momentum Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hey guys, Just wanted to share that I took part in the ceremony today to become a US citizen, (from Sweden originally). It was a beautiful ceremony and everyone was just really nice and warm and welcoming. Ever since I came here almost 20 years ago I have been greeted with nothing but open arms by Americans, I'm now proud to count myself as one of them and I would gladly take a bullet to protect this great nation. Cheers! GO USA and GO RANGERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Congrats, welcome to the best country in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Congrats! :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Did you shoot your guns in the air to celebrate? :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Clutch Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Gratz! Welcome to the club :D You'll get your bald eagle in 5-6 business days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Did you shoot your guns in the air to celebrate? :thumbs:No Emperor Cuomo wouldn't allow that, but I filled in the voting registration form right after the ceremony, at least there will be one more pro gun vote in New York state now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Gratz! Welcome to the club :D You'll get your bald eagle in 5-6 business daysHey we have bald eagles nesting 5 mins from my house by the Basha Kill wetlands. Amazing birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerms Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hey guys, Just wanted to share that I took part in the ceremony today to become a US citizen, (from Sweden originally). It was a beautiful ceremony and everyone was just really nice and warm and welcoming. Ever since I came here almost 20 years ago I have been greeted with nothing but open arms by Americans, I'm now proud to count myself as one of them and I would gladly take a bullet to protect this great nation. Cheers! GO USA and GO RANGERS! Congrats man. Nice to have you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respecttheblue Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hey guys, Just wanted to share that I took part in the ceremony today to become a US citizen, (from Sweden originally). It was a beautiful ceremony and everyone was just really nice and warm and welcoming. Ever since I came here almost 20 years ago I have been greeted with nothing but open arms by Americans, I'm now proud to count myself as one of them and I would gladly take a bullet to protect this great nation. Cheers! GO USA and GO RANGERS! Awesome Mo. just awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Congrats man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 HOW DID I MISS THIS THREAD?! Shame on me. Anyway, awesome man. It's a couple years away for me, but was the ceremony any fun? Any history test or anthem singing still involved nowadays? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 HOW DID I MISS THIS THREAD?! Shame on me. Anyway, awesome man. It's a couple years away for me, but was the ceremony any fun? Any history test or anthem singing still involved nowadays? :D The ceremony was fantastic, much nicer than I would have thought, the people there made us feel super comfortable and relaxed, the judge had a fanastic speech about the nation and immigration and all that goes with it, they had a lady explaining the back story of the song God bless america even singing an older verse of it usually not performed and then singing the classic version solo acapella right there in the court room, they had even set up a whole spread of refreshments and snacks for after ceremony where everyone could gather and talk, one of the ladies who worked at the court had baked home made cookies and many other things. You could tell the effort that had gone into the whole thing and it was very touching. You say the pledge of allegiance at he ceremony and you also take the OATH of allegiance. I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God." There is no history test part of the ceremony, but you have to take the civics test in a interview earlier at the USCIS to get approval for the ceremony in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluephoria Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Congrats! As someone who's done this in a different country I can say your story is a shitload better than mine. hah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Ok so since you're an American now, can you get Arch Enemy to bring back the guy singer they had? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Congrats! As someone who's done this in a different country I can say your story is a shitload better than mine. hahLol yeah, I don't know about Sweden for example where I come from but If I'd wager a guess you'd probably get a letter in the in mail there stating you're a citizen or something similarly impersonal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersRule2 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 As we Italians say.....MAZEL TOV !!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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