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How I did it: I am from Mexico. I married a U.S. citizen and we lived in Mexico for about 6 years. I initially had no intentions of moving to the U.S. so I did not file immigration paperwork right after the marriage. My dream then was to practice corporate law in Mexico.
I petitioned for legal residence probably after 3 or 4 years in the marriage. Shortly after I became a legal permanent resident and I graduated law school we moved to his hometown in the U.S. because he wanted to be close to his family.
When we moved to the U.S. he did not want to work and after a while, I divorced him. In our last year together, he did not disclose earnings from his gamblings (without my knowledge) and since we filed taxes jointly it ended up affecting me when I was interviewed for citizenship. Honest as I am, I explained the issue with the IRS at the citizenship interview and the fact that I was submitting an IRS relief. The INS gave me a month to pay the taxes, which I did and they made me wait one an additional year for the oath ceremony.
Lessons & tips: Here are my two cents for those who marry U.S. citizens:
1) Even if you are not planning to move to the U.S. right away, have your spouse file for legal status for you.
2) If somehow you end up having any unpaid taxes (even if it was not your fault and your spouse is the one owing them, pay them right away, no questions asked before you go to the citizenship interview). I filed for a relief petition for innocent spouse with the IRS and submitted all documentation but they denied it. I should have PAID first and then look for relief.)
Sometimes shit happens and even if you are innocent, don't be righteous and make sure you are clear before the INS eyes.
Remember that no matter how legal you are, anybody can get deported except for citizens.
Best luck to all those looking for citizenship.
Resources: Having a friend who is an immigration attorney who went with me to check the status of my case. Had I not done this, he said I would have been waiting longer.
BrittaP03 It is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
I am just scared I flunk the test, even though my dad says its not difficult at all. He says that since I have a college degree I shouldn’t be worrying about not passing at all. So, I am determined to have this accomplished by this time next year!
BrittaP03 It is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
I was born there 30 years ago, and Germany is a pretty cool country. Fits into the state of Montana, and is yet the most highly developed industrial nation in Europe. Germany is the country of Mercedes Benz, Dirk Novitzki, Heidi Klum, BMW, and gummi bears. Land of tradition, rules, and red tape. Land of stuffy Germans, and no air to breathe. At least not for a sensitive soul and a creative spirit. The first time I came to the US I learned that this was a country in which everyone is entitled to their own good fortune, as long as it’s within the limits of the law and nobody gets hurt. Everybody is ok. It’s all cool. The German way would be finding your happiness between the lines of the rules that were made, and nothing goes unless a majority of people said it was alright. I don’t want anybody to quote me on this now, but this is how it felt to a vulnerable teenager. I like living in this country for it really is the land of the free and the home of the brave. When they play the national anthem and it gets to this part I get goosebumps, and I know that this is me. I feel at home.
I’ve been living in the U.S. for 25 years and I finally just became a citizen last month. Now that’s procrastination for you! I’ve never felt more proud to be a part of this great country. I’m looking forward to voting and believe it or not, jury duty.
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I just need to fill it out and get it over with.
For me, the toughest thing about this goal is “getting started”. I’m really good about delaying and finding excuses for not beginning the process, but what I really need to do is just get the ball rolling.
It’s amazing that I actually got this taken care of… thanks to my girlfriend who kept pushing me! Love her!
It would make getting in and out of the country a LOT easier (no more terrorist lounge)
It takes alot of time to do but it so worth it. I can not wait to vote in 2008.
peachfc wants to wake up when my alarm clock goes off
become a spy
write a comic book
have kids someday
do my taxes
Lose five pounds, and keep it off.
Read more books
stop being late
never have to worry about money
overcome my fears
own a tail and "kitty ears"
do more yoga
Learn to fly
get a college degree
write a screenplay
the oc season 3
MMiller0601 wants to find a church
locks of love
be a missionary
start writing again
RoxySoftball06 wants to lose 20 lbs
love myself more
Take pictures with someone in a photobooth
have an art show
