View Full Version : She finally did it.......I can't believe it!
Blueface
10-07-2009, 05:59 PM
That "other" Cuban in my house finally did it.
After nearly 40 years.
After lots of nudging from me that ultimately turned into outright harassment (27 years of it to be exact).
After having to download the application for her.
After giving her the funds for the cost which has gone up to nearly $700 from the $300 long ago when I started on her case over it.
After typing and mailing the application for her, tracking her dates/notices received, organizing and collecting all the documents she would ultimately need, SHE DID IT.
She just passed her citizenship test today and will be sworn in within the month as an official citizen of our great land, that welcomed her and so many Cubans with open arms and we have all since joyously called home.
I can't believe I finally pulled it off.
Why did she wait that long? Did she not want to do it? Only one word, with an added adjective can explain it.
PURE LAZINESS
She was actually in tears over it today.
The worker who interviewed her showed her a litany of documents her mother had filed for her years ago, with photos, mom's signature and other things that brought her now deceased mom's memory to bring her to tears.
Congrats to my better half!!!
Smokin Gator
10-07-2009, 06:01 PM
That is absolutely AWESOME!!! Please tell her how proud of her I am and that I am proud that she is a sister in the USA!!!
pnoon
10-07-2009, 06:01 PM
Please pass along my sincere congratulations to her, Carlos.
markem
10-07-2009, 06:01 PM
http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs47/f/2009/212/7/5/Party_in_the_usa_by_livetopaarty.gif
Congratulations to the other Cuban American in the house!!
longknocker
10-07-2009, 06:03 PM
Awesome, Carlos! Give Her My Congrats, Bro!:tu
Riff Raff
10-07-2009, 06:03 PM
That is outstanding news! Tell her congrats! My wife will be doing the same thing here in a few months, hopefully! That is great news! And cause for celebration!
MedicCook
10-07-2009, 06:04 PM
Congrats to your better half. :tu
elderboy02
10-07-2009, 06:05 PM
Awesome! Tell her Congrats! :banger
Old Sailor
10-07-2009, 06:06 PM
AWESOME:tu:tu
ahc4353
10-07-2009, 06:07 PM
I know exactly how you feel today!
Congratulations to your lovely wife and to you as well for all of your help Carlos!
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy178/timothyjok/1254616470399.jpg
md4958
10-07-2009, 06:18 PM
Wonderful news Carlos! Please convey our congratulations!
68TriShield
10-07-2009, 06:25 PM
Tell her Celeste and I said "congrats!"
We both have big smiles on our faces :D
Mugen910
10-07-2009, 06:25 PM
That "other" Cuban in my house finally did it.
After nearly 40 years.
After lots of nudging from me that ultimately turned into outright harassment (27 years of it to be exact).
After having to download the application for her.
After giving her the funds for the cost which has gone up to nearly $700 from the $300 long ago when I started on her case over it.
After typing and mailing the application for her, tracking her dates/notices received, organizing and collecting all the documents she would ultimately need, SHE DID IT.
She just passed her citizenship test today and will be sworn in within the month as an official citizen of our great land, that welcomed her and so many Cubans with open arms and we have all since joyously called home.
I can't believe I finally pulled it off.
Why did she wait that long? Did she not want to do it? Only one word, with an added adjective can explain it.
PURE LAZINESS
She was actually in tears over it today.
The worker who interviewed her showed her a litany of documents her mother had filed for her years ago, with photos, mom's signature and other things that brought her now deceased mom's memory to bring her to tears.
Congrats to my better half!!!
I know this one well..it took me a long time to finally move forward to get mine also...Congrats to her Carlos..:tu
qwerty1500
10-07-2009, 06:34 PM
We're proud to call her an American citizen. Congratulations!
icehog3
10-07-2009, 06:40 PM
Give her my congratulations please, Carlos! :D
Starscream
10-07-2009, 06:41 PM
Congrats!
Woohoo, that is awesome news.
boonedoggle
10-07-2009, 06:45 PM
That is awesome! Congrats!
Coach Deg
10-07-2009, 06:49 PM
Awesome!!! Great story!!!!:D Congratulations!!!!!
SmokeyJoe
10-07-2009, 06:50 PM
I know you are bursting with pride... an awesome accomplishment! :tu
:usa
hotreds
10-07-2009, 06:52 PM
Bravo! And she knows more about the USA than 90% of other Americans!
Blueface
10-07-2009, 07:03 PM
Bravo! And she knows more about the USA than 90% of other Americans!
Sad thing is I read some articles on how many really truly can't answer those questions.
Frankly, helping her study was a refresher for me.
Thanks to all for the well wishes.
Truly a day to be proud.
Something so many throughout the world would risk their lives to get.
Resipsa
10-07-2009, 07:30 PM
Congrats to her Carlos!
replicant_argent
10-07-2009, 07:33 PM
Give Clara a big smooch for me, bud.
Starchild
10-07-2009, 07:39 PM
That's got to feel good! Congratulations to both of you!
smokeyandthebandit05
10-07-2009, 07:53 PM
Give her some congratulations from here in NJ :tu:banger:ss:D
DPD6030
10-08-2009, 03:16 AM
Congrats are in order! :wo
Veritas
10-08-2009, 04:06 AM
Congratulations to her on this significant accomplishment.
dogface_313
10-08-2009, 04:52 AM
Congrats to her! I am willing to bet that she has a far greater appreciation for what being a citizen means then the majority of Americans.
kelmac07
10-08-2009, 05:18 AM
Congrats!!! Nice story!! :tu
Mr.Maduro
10-08-2009, 06:23 AM
Congrats Clara!! I hope this doesn't mean we get hot dogs and hamburgers next time? :confused:
:D
TripleF
10-08-2009, 06:29 AM
We like new Americans!!! Tell her congrats!! :tu
Skywalker
10-08-2009, 07:08 AM
Very nice!!! Giver her our best!!!:tu
DoctorBJ
10-08-2009, 07:58 AM
From a group who appreciates cubans. Big congrats. Hope you have a hell of a celebration.
croatan
10-08-2009, 08:02 AM
That's fantastic, Carlos! Congrats to you both.
Da Klugs
10-08-2009, 08:19 AM
Congrats Carlos. :tu
Sauer Grapes
10-08-2009, 10:16 AM
Congrats to her Carlos!
King James
10-08-2009, 10:28 AM
Awesome, Carlos! Congrats to her!
VTDragon
10-08-2009, 10:37 AM
Fantastic! Congratulations to both of you :D
Blindjimme
10-08-2009, 10:42 AM
That is cool! Congratulations to you both :tu
galaga
10-08-2009, 10:54 AM
Congrats on a job well done!
Jbailey
10-08-2009, 10:58 AM
Tell her congratulations Carlos!
Blueface
10-21-2009, 04:33 PM
Just got the notice today.
She will be sworn in next Wednesday.
Going to pick up a bunch of American flags and have dad put them all around the front of the house so she finds them when we return.
Truly exciting to finally see this day arrive.
replicant_argent
10-21-2009, 04:36 PM
Woooo hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
nozero
10-21-2009, 04:38 PM
http://nozero.org/images/congrats.gif
To you both!:tu
Blindjimme
10-21-2009, 04:39 PM
:wo :wo :wo
bobarian
10-21-2009, 04:47 PM
Congratulations Carlos, You both must be very proud.
troy d.
10-21-2009, 07:42 PM
Carlos, that is awesome! Just simply awesome!
CBI_2
10-21-2009, 08:19 PM
Sorry I just got to see this. Congrats.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ETrr-XHBjE
bvilchez
10-21-2009, 08:44 PM
Sorry I just got to see this.
Me too. Congrats to her and to you on this joyous occasion
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