I think I must be slightly odd, I have been here 9 years and have absolutely no desire whatsoever to become a citizen and never expect to do so. If I said I was an American citizen I would be so embarrassed...makes me shudder at the thought.
I dont think its odd just a matter of choice my best friends have been here since the early 70s and are still not citizens .
Dont know about Kieth he has been here since the *war of independence *and i dont know if he has taken up canadian citizenship ( JUST JOKING KIETH )
Itook out citizenship at the earliest opportunity. Two reasons 1. we planned to stay. 2. It was easier to get US security clearance for my job in Canada
I think I must be slightly odd, I have been here 9 years and have absolutely no desire whatsoever to become a citizen and never expect to do so. If I said I was an American citizen I would be so embarrassed...makes me shudder at the thought.
I think that is fine and not necessarily odd.
I doubt I will feel any embarrassment - it just opens up a few small doors and smooths out a few perceived wrinkles - not least that I wanted to vote. As said already, I'd still consider myself English-American but I don't join in with the wholesale "rubbishing" of the US any more because a) I have experienced plenty of good things here, b) I am under no illusions that the England I knew has changed to the point I would not integrate easily if I returned and c) I'm very happy living here and doubt I will ever return to live in England.
I think I'd feel worse to be a citizen without a country so instead, I've opted to be a citizen with TWO countries - for twice the fun (get to vote in two countries but only pay taxes in one!)
I must admit that the primary reason for me obtaining citizenship was to get rid of the hassle I had with the INS year after year. Its also pretty nice being able to be able to vote. My inlaw relatives don't understand why everyone wouldn't want to be an American.
I must admit that the primary reason for me obtaining citizenship was to get rid of the hassle I had with the INS year after year. Its also pretty nice being able to be able to vote. My inlaw relatives don't understand why everyone wouldn't want to be an American.
Most Americans atre of the same opinion as well they should be, I just cannot understand why anyone would want to be one.
I must admit that the primary reason for me obtaining citizenship was to get rid of the hassle I had with the INS year after year. Its also pretty nice being able to be able to vote. My inlaw relatives don't understand why everyone wouldn't want to be an American.
Most Americans atre of the same opinion as well they should be, I just cannot understand why anyone would want to be one.
You are well on your way to becoming an American. Your only escape is to return to the old sod and live the rest of your life with all your buddies, before it's too late.
I think I have all of you beat..
I've been here in America since 1966..and I go November 25th to take the Oath, and FINALLY become an American.
I never really considered becoming a citizen, however, as my parents get older, it's the smart thing to do.
This way, if I am needed in England to care for them for an extended period..I don't have to worry about getting green card's extended etc,
I can come and go as I please.
I think I have all of you beat..
I've been here in America since 1966..and I go November 25th to take the Oath, and FINALLY become an American.
I never really considered becoming a citizen, however, as my parents get older, it's the smart thing to do.
This way, if I am needed in England to care for them for an extended period..I don't have to worry about getting green card's extended etc,
I can come and go as I please.
Having two citizenships has some advantages. I became a Canadian citizen ASAP. In my job it also helped getting Can/UK/US security clearance.
Been a dual citizen for 40 years.