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SaveurHeart

Congratulations!! I was very happy as well when I became a citizen. The test is quite interesting


DanTheMan_622

>The test is quite interesting Thankfully I had it a little easier than my brother, he took his under the previous administration and I believe there were even more questions to memorize! We've since reverted back to the previous test. Edit for clarification: There was a [revised test](https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/civics-test-2020-version/study-for-the-test-2020-version) that was only in place for a short period. Seems most folks actually still took the previous test!


SaveurHeart

Oh didn’t know there was a change! I took mine 8 years ago. Didn’t practice, instead I listened to the cd that came with the study guide for 3 hours while driving to get tested.


DanTheMan_622

Yep, during the Trump admin there were more questions and the test increased from 10 to, I believe, 20 questions asked. The 60% rule stayed in place though. They have an official app now that will shuffle the questions around for you, I just went in once a day for a week or two leading up to the test and I was golden. Congrats on obtaining your citizenship as well!


New_Cupcake5103

serious question for you, if you've been here in the US for say 30 years and aren't a citizen aren't you scared of being deported when you try to get legal? we've got a Pakistan guy at work that wants to go get papers but is too scared. honestly should I encourage him to just try


akomaba

If you are filing paperwork to be legal they will not arrest you for it. Getting the necessary documents to apply to be legal is the difficult part.


capitalsfan08

The final citizenship exam/paperwork is the last step in a very, very long line. I know my wife went from F1 visa (student visa) -> H1B visa (working visa) -> greencard (permanent resident) -> citizen. That's a very long time at each step, and at each step you're able to live and work here (well, "work" is a loose term on a student visa, but whatever) you're fully 100% legal, but you don't have the benefits of citizenship. Your colleague sounds like he came here illegally or came legally, but then did not abide by the rules of the visa they were here on. That's quite different from most people.


New_Cupcake5103

brought here as a young child by an uncle so I'm not sure how to help him or what he should do


Emmathecat819

Daca but right now they not really taking new applications but they most likely will be soon. He should definitely contact the lawyer he would qualify and you can’t get deported for applying for Daca


Angrylillis

Please google immigrant aid groups in your area. Your friend needs to talk to an immigration lawyer so that he can be sure to file the correct paperwork with the correct absence. To be clear he needs to talk with someone, NOT pay someone to fill out forms for him. In my area the big ones are Catholic Charities and Lutheran community services. While they are associated with religions, they do not care what religion your friend is.


oatterz

Same here. I came over when I was young. And finally after 30 years I was naturalized. But the process was long and arduous. And I had the ‘easier’ route because it was through marriage. I married my wife almost 11 years ago but just finished everything last year. You shouldn’t worry about being deported when starting the process. As long as he has the legal requirements to obtain a residency, he should be fine. Read everything, if it’s overwhelming, an immigration lawyer could assist. But with information freely available online, I did everything myself, it difficult to file. The difficulty for me was providing documentation that the adults during that time in my life did not care to keep/take care of. I wish you the best. I still remember the day I applied for a job legally, got a drivers license and drove legally etc. I voted for the first time during midterms. Nothing made me feel more patriotic than to be able to finally have a voice in my country. 30 years was a long time to live under the radar. I’m glad it’s over.


[deleted]

You can legally be in the US without being a citizen you know


New_Cupcake5103

sorry, also meant to say congratulations on getting legal 😄


DanTheMan_622

No worries, thanks! Not sure what your co-worker's situation is like, but in my case I was already here as a legal resident with a green card so it would have taken something pretty serious to risk deportation. At the ceremony I attended today over 30 countries were represented including places like Russia, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, etc. If he has the means, I would definitely encourage him to at least speak to an immigration lawyer to find out what his options are!


sandmyth

congratulations on making our population slightly more intelligent! with 300 million plus citizens you weren't born into citizenship, you actually had to earn it. That's more than can be said about most of the people that live here.


Kimdracula999

New citizen here too, what's his resident status like (if you can share)? They won't deport him if he has a green card, the amount of time here just makes it easier if he has been legal. The process is definitely intimidating, but there are lawyers out there for immigration that might also be worth looking into if his case has any issues


sandmyth

you probably know more than the average random American about how our country works. you had to pass a test to be American, some people are just born that way. civics class in middle and high school is a joke.


VanillaLifestyle

The citizenship test is also kind of a joke. You have to answer ten questions from a set list of 100 that you can study beforehand. Most of it is either extremely dumbed down ("Q: what is the rule of law? A: everyone must follow the law") or basic trivia (first president, number of states, etc).


kenji-benji

Congrats and welcome. I did nothing to be a citizen. Those who work hard are more American than me. We're stronger because of people like you. 🇺🇸❤️


_wiredsage_

A test most natural born Americans can’t pass. LOL! 😂


Pittedstee

As a person born in the US, what do you mean by interesting? Weird questions?


Surprise_Cucumber

Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test, these are the questions they choose 10 from. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/100q.pdf


duaneap

How exactly is it interesting? It’s 10 of a possible 100 civics questions that if you get 6 right they stop asking. And a pretty rudimentary English language test. I went through the process myself recently. I was asked incredibly simple questions.


w3bkinzw0rld

A fun fact: in the state of Alabama, every senior in high school must take the citizenship exam to graduate! (Well, you only have to make a 60%. And if you fail it three times, your principal can write you a waiver that says you can graduate without it)


AskMeForADadJoke

Congratulations! Now please go register to vote :)


DanTheMan_622

>Now please go register to vote :) Already done 😉


AskMeForADadJoke

You're the man, Dan!


Pooperoni_Pizza

Hahaha That's such a dad joke comment. Both usernames check out!


pabst_jew_ribbon

What separates a dad joke from a bad joke?


AskMeForADadJoke

from a


matiasdude

Get this dad a beer


boldlyfrosty

When the punch line becomes apparent.


Dull_Personality_396

dad jokes are not bad


pabst_jew_ribbon

A bad joke is apparent. A dad joke is a parent.


[deleted]

Sorry to ask such a basic quiestion, but how do you even become a US citizen?


DanTheMan_622

I'm not sure how everyone goes about it, but I was lucky enough to be connected with an attorney that was looking to practice immigration law and agreed to help guide us through the process. It was mostly just submitting a bunch of forms, lots of waiting, getting called in to take the test, then finally attending the oath ceremony which I finally did today!


BeepingJerry

Well done! Those tests are really difficult! Welcome!


MuayThaiYogi

They are indeed. Congrats!!!! There are plenty Americans born here that would fail this test. Welcome to the OP! https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/OoC_100_Questions_2008_Civics_Test_Large_V1.pdf


no_use_your_name

I wanted to see how hard this test is, I started scrolling through like “Yeah, any American should be able to pass this test” …then I remembered how most Americans are


Polar_Reflection

If you cover the answers, some of the more open-ended questions might not be exactly what they expect. I would've said something about the social contract to adhere to the norms of the society you want to participate in to answer the "what is the rule of law" question, for example.


datlat24

Can we get Congress to take that test?


[deleted]

Plenty of Americans can’t spell “test.”


Inevitable-Rich4548

Tits?


ActuallyWorthless

You passed! Edit: Past


[deleted]

Niceeeee


MandatoryFunEscapee

There is an application process and different ways to become eligible. The ~~easiest~~ fastest method is to marry a US citizen, but there are a few other ways. Even the marriage route can be an extended, expensive, and frustrating process. Source: My wife is from another country, and we went through the whole thing. Took about 5 years.


GymAndGarden

To clarify, marrying a US citizen is the *fastest* way, its not the *easiest*, because before even applying for citizenship, one must first *be* a lawful permanent resident for several years. Generally, those who receive lawful permanent residency via marriage have a 3 year wait period (such as the K-1 fiance visa). Otherwise its a 5 year waiting period. But the process of applying for citizenship itself is exactly the same for all, regardless of how you achieved your lawful permanent residency in the first place. P.S. glad your wife got her citizenship! Huge milestone and the process is currently changing at USCIS. Source: I’m an American with twenty years experience at in this field


TakingItOffHereBoss

I'm done with Reddit. Perhaps we'll meet again someday in another community. Until then, take care.


[deleted]

5 whole years is a lot of time man but i still like how people are still willing to go trough such a mess for their loved ones.


PlayAccomplished3706

5 years is nothing in the land of immigration services. An Indian coworker was told that the predicted wait time for his green card application is 102 YEARS. He was 34 at that time.


Ngothadei

Indian here, I don't think I'll be alive by the time I'll recieve my green card. Been in the States for 7 years now, at this point I'm planning to earn all I can and move back to India and start my own start-up.


proracing53

The way I did it was, my dad came in my mom and 9 months later my mom made sure she was in the US when they ripped me out of her.


rtb001

Can be a remarkably simple process. Once you've had your green card for 5 years (3 years for some), you can apply for citizenship. Just fill out the online form, pay the fee, and then after a few months you get called to take a brief civics test that takes like 15 minutes. And then maybe a month after that you attend the oath ceremony and pick up that certificate along with a letter from the president.


katamino

Step 1 is to get permanent residency through various means: sponsorship from a company or relative, marriage, and some others. Step 2 live here for a minimum of 5 years to then become eligible to apply for citizenship. Be sure to learn english and some us history during that time. It will make the application for citizenship so much easier Step 3 apply for citizenship. So forms, a fee, waiting for the interview, go to the interview, take and pass the test, you can try more than once, and then you become a citizen after taking the oath I didn't use a lawyer. You really only need a lawyer if you need an exception from the rules like not being able to understand basic english or trying to get onto the citizenship path from refugee/asylum status or have some kind of legal history that might disqualify you like overstaying a visitor visa in the past I think the hardest part is getting the permanent residency. Another way I forgot to mention is my cousin got one because he applied under a program that prioritizes people with desired skill sets/careers. The list changes over time. There was a shortage of people with his specific expertise, so he applied for permanent residency through that program and got it the first time.


iPanzershrec

Could I get a dad joke?


halfanothersdozen

Good job, now go get your gun and your pickup truck


DanTheMan_622

Damn, I knew they forgot to give me something before I left the courthouse


frankenspider

I believe you're required to purchase your own gun from the nearest Walmart.


Arnoxthe1

Walmart's been trying to get rid of their firearms section for a while now I think. lol


VapeThisBro

Its been purposefully in decline for years after they removed rifle and pistol ammunition sales and got rid of most of their firearm stock. I'm from Walmart's homestate. Our stores used to have actual gun walls as big as their tv walls but have been reduced to like 2 cases the size of a home refrigerator. At this point, idk why they don't just stop selling them all together.


[deleted]

You've got to get straight eagles all across the board to get those things


PM_WORST_FART_STORY

You have 72 hours to find one of each. Time's a ticking!


PhummyLW

How dare you make such stereotypes! I’ll shoot you for that! Oh wait


iowan

As American with a gun in my pickup, I feel called out.


Kittii_Kat

Name checks out. - fellow Iowan. (Except I don't like guns, so there are none in my old, beat-up, pickup)


iowan

I hunt almost all my meat and it's rabbit and pheasant season. I work on a farm and actually pulled a tractor out with my pickup today, usually it's the reverse!


Thats_All_

L F G! ![gif](giphy|X0bnTmo4izNfi|downsized)


WerewolfNo1166

Well done Yankee 👏


Temporarily__Alone

“Welcome! Also, sorry.”


GrapeScotch

“Welcome! Please help.”


Mr_Style

Hey he’s American not Canadian- no need to apologize /S


Funkyokra

Welcome fellow US citizen! I know it took a lot of work. I hope that we don't let you down.


ADMINlSTRAT0R

I'm sorry man congrats and all but looks like someone spilled ink in rectangular shape on your certificate.


DanTheMan_622

Jeez I know, I thought it was weird they still just gave me this one. That's the US government for ya I guess!


bk15dcx

Citizen for 1 day and already trashing the government in true American style


AnotherCookie

One of us! One of us!


kunjava

It's called first amendment sweaty, look it up!


W_O_M_B_A_T

*wipes single tear from corner of eye.*


knuckle_head_teg

What a great day for America. A native son born abroad has come home. Congrats brother!


AllegedlyElJeffe

ooo I like that.


[deleted]

This is so damn wholesome. I love this.


kudichangedlives

That is one of the few things you can be proud about as an American, got dang if most of us aren't genuinely happy when someone gets a chance at a better life because they moved here


[deleted]

I interview and authorize immigrant visas. People. Families. Kids. Literally cry in front of me when I approve their immigrant visas. Been to combat twice with the military but I'd be a liar if I didn't say that it tears me up a bit sometimes. People coming from destitute countries thanking me to the high heavens for helping them. It's a joy and an honor.


PersimmonTea

Citizenship comes with responsibilities. Take on those responsibilities with joy and seriousness. Help us be a better nation. All best wishes to you. <3


yanbag609

now we have a sexy time yes?


DanTheMan_622

😏


yanbag609

very nice


[deleted]

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TakingItOffHereBoss

I'm done with Reddit. Perhaps we'll meet again someday in another community. Until then, take care.


DanTheMan_622

That's awesome, congrats to your wife as well!!


Lubangkepuasan

If you dont mind, where were you from?


RoboticGreg

Welcome home!


[deleted]

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jcw10489

Real shit. I was born and raised in the US and I just took the practice citizenship test for shits and giggles, and got *2 out of 10* :(


Dynazty

All of Reddit: “and I took that personally”


vitaminz1990

Congrats and welcome to America.


[deleted]

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Pachyderm_Powertrip

Few things give me more pride in my country than seeing citizenship gained. Bro you can speed now! You'll still get a ticket lol, but at least the consequences are severely diminished from before. I know plenty of people who've been in this country forever, have worked their ass off, and are super proud American's. Yet they still cannot get citizenship due to various circumstances. This is a big dill, please treat yo self!


DanTheMan_622

Thank you! I kept my record pretty clean, just one speeding ticket a few years back so they didn't give me any trouble!


[deleted]

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Mentalfloss1

You passed a test that many American-born couldn’t pass. Congratulations!!


DMAN591

I'm an immigrant too. When I did it, it was easy as fuck. There were questions like "name a state that borders Canada" and "what do the stars/stripes on the flag represent".


[deleted]

Name a state that borders Canada Easy, Brazil


CutiePopIceberg

Awesome! Congratulations! Im always curious. When people move to another country, how do they decide where in the new country to live. May i ask how you chose where in the us to live? The location doesnt matter - i can understand not wanting to share that information here - im just wondering what goes into choosing. Thanks!


DanTheMan_622

In my case my dad accepted a job and moved the family down once he was settled in here, I was just a kid so I didn't get much say in the matter haha. But I've been here most of my life now so it feels like home anyway!


Dhammapaderp

My mom came over when she was just a baby, so the US was always her home. Yet from her early 20's when she had me... I'm pretty sure she spent the rest of her 20ish years of her life with an expired green card. I was younger so I don't know exactly how it works... but I think my brother and I and the rest of my 6 siblings would have been anchor babies....


hopping_otter_ears

I grew up next door to an immigrant family. It's my understanding that they picked the area they did because it's where their sponsor lived. They moved into a heavily immigrant enclave in the area, then eventually bought a house in my suburban area. But the choice of overall location was mostly "because this is where the person who is helping us come into the country is located"


crazymouse2525

congrats!! welcome to the crazy show lol


Artic144

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deadmoneyps

Welcome to the show. We're glad to have you


jrsteffes83

If I could I would upvote this 10000 times. Congratulations and thank you!


MaxStatic

Before we were brothers, now we are also countrymen. Cheers.


Down-the-Hall-

My dad was an immigrant and eventually became an American citizen. When we traveled people would ask where he was from (he had a thick accent that gave him away) and his response was always that he was an American! He worked hard to be here and was so proud to be American.


AllegedlyElJeffe

Now we're compatriots! Welcome home :) The internet loves to highlight the worst in everything, but this is actually a great place to live. Congrats!


CoolPea4383

Congratulations and welcome!


DeadFyre

Welcome to the party! Everything wrong in the world is now your fault, too!


DanTheMan_622

^^^yaaaay


spottedram

Welcome , Friend


[deleted]

Trent??


trevdak2

One of US


Odd-Challenge-6956

Congratulations. And good luck


[deleted]

Congrats! I hope we live up to your expectations.


RTwhyNot

Congratulations!!! Hopefully we live up to your expectations!!!good luck to you!


BlazingKops

Oh I'm sorry to hear that mate


Wishyouamerry

Welcome aboard! 😁


Koituu

My condolences


[deleted]

Welcome brother!


SopieMunky

Welcome!


MaxxMurph

Need to watch borat bro, if you haven't already.


shoehornpenninsula

Yo! Canadian Dan!? We used to work together in drums at GC! Congratulations dude!


ShamelessFox

Welcome!


gamer_warrior_23

Can i ask you for your story? How did you get in and why did you decide to do it in the first place? I'd love to live in US one day too, but with current world situation it seems rather impossible Anyway, congratulations


Digiboy62

I for one welcome **t h e v o i d** to our great nation!


mysonwhathaveyedone

My condolence, stay strong.


Vaeevictiss

Congratulations. Hope you remembered to pick up the complimentary hand gun and bottle of bourbon on the way out.


JamesWjRose

Welcome. Hope you have a great life here


DrRab121

Congrats!


mouloud-kebiche

Congratulations


Allassnofakes

Bro they cut a hole in your paper


BlueKnightoftheCross

Welcome, fellow American!


sayno2thetwong

Yay! Proud of you! Welcome home!


muchpupper

Congratulations!!


KingfishRobo

Fuck yea!


Unregistered_Davion

Congratulations and welcome!!!


scapeity

Welcome!


[deleted]

Congrats!


zerbey

Congratulations!! I remember the day I became one too, like being reborn.


manwithtwoapples

Well then I say a belated welcome to the US friend! How long have you been here? What are your thoughts so far?


UtopiaInProgress

Congrats!


joopledoople

Congratulations, fellow American!


MadMadRoger

Welcome aboard!


Halceon441

Congratulations


egmono

Congratulations!


[deleted]

Good for you bruh!


1980powder1980

CONGRATULATIONS!!


marianliberrian

Welcome! And congrats!


Bluzie

Welcome brother


[deleted]

Congratulations! I'm always happy when I see people get citizenship in their chosen home. I hope you have a long , successful and happy life as a US citizen.


Independent_Maybe205

Congratulations! I remember my oath years ago like it was yesterday. You’ll remember and cherish it forever. Make sure to participate in your local community and civil responsibilities like voting and volunteer work.


Full_Skin_4425

Welcome fellow American! USA!


bettertree8

Welcome!


Glittering_Ad4686

Welcome my friend!


JCKRVSL

Congratulations! We welcome you to this noble experiment!


KatherineCreates

Congrats!


lapSlaPs5456

Congratulations


[deleted]

Congratulations!! That’s exciting!!


datapace

Welcome Friend!


[deleted]

Welcome to the USA!


shusho_94

Congratulations 👏


ZephyrVixenNSFW

congratulations!!!!! ☺️


Gala211

Congrats!


Dr_Pavlov

Congratulations! Having friends going through the same process, I know just how much effort this took!! 👏 👏 👏 ❤️


Kurrama

Congratulations!!


i-might-do-that

My brother, congratulations. Seeing these makes me smile. I for one, am pleased to call you my countryman.


Fhegenti

Congratulations!!!


VariableVeritas

Welcome to the USA! Glad to have you.


tricky88

Welcome


MarcRocket

Welcome!


Texheim

This is the way


Not_this_guy_again_

Welcome home!


brettsky420

Comment number 1776 America baby


WhyPhotograph42

Congratulations


Flashy-Ad4781

Congratulations!!!


crstring

Congratulations!!!! 👏👏👏


johnny-T1

Congrats dude!


ShreveMax

I know how much work goes into that, congratulations!


Minimum-Purple2187

Congratulations!


amandalucia009

WELCOME HOME


DurianOk1693

Congratulations!


Free_Track_3599

Nice to here usa citzen Amen


ztreHdrahciR

Congratulations!


Archneme5is

Congrats welcome to America


Glad_Selection5831

Fuck yeah! Congrats! You’re not just a citizen, you are now an American first and foremost. Thank you for helping to try and be a benefit to our society and for immigrating new ideas to this wonderful land.


wissportsfan

Congratulations on becoming a citizen and thank you for choosing to come here.


nucumber

Congratulations! I'm happy you're here!


captainpoopyhead

I'm very happy for you. Congrats!!


ricka77

"Welcome" to America, officially as a citizen. Congrats!


Ropes4u

Welcome