Yesterday, was a big day. We celebrated hubby’s 35th birthday and my swearing-in as an American citizen. I still can’t believe it. I am an American citizen. Little Susi G., as the old gossips in my hometown, would say. All the way from middle-of-nowhere Germany to Boca Raton, Florida… U.S.A.!!!
91 people from 35 different countries, like Albania, Argentina, Chile, Columbia, France, Iran, Bangladesh to name just a few, were sworn in at the USCIS center in Royal Palm Beach with me. I was the only German.
After living here for 16 years and being very happy in my adopted home country, I finally took the last step. I passed the citizenship test back in December and was eagerly awaiting the letter telling me the day when I would swear the Oath of Allegiance.
After saying these words, I officially became a naturalized American citizen.
I was finally able to pledge my allegiance to the flag. (As a legal alien resident, but non-citizen, you are not supposed to pledge to the flag.)
It was a short, but for me, emotional ceremony. I had to hold back tears many times. But in the end I had a huge smile on my face. I did it. It’s official.
I am an American citizen!!! 
I’m excited I get to vote now and to carry a blue (my favorite color), not red passport. I will apply for that as soon as possible.
Twitter: NerakG1974
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Congratulations to you! As a U.S. History teacher I love to hear about people who CHOSE to become part of our country. Your pride really shows in this post. Congratulations again!
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Thank you so much. It was an amazing thing. I still can’t quite believe that it’s true.
This is soooooooo awesome!
Congratulations!!!!!
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Thanks, Brenda. It’s pretty amazing…
Congratulations!
Thank you.
Might sound tad strange coming from a Canuck, but what the heck: Congratulations neighbour!
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I’ll take the congrats no matter where they come from…Thanks!!!:)
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! On your American Citizenship! : )
Thanks.
Twitter: RebeMecomber
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WOW WOW WOW!!!! I am so very happy for you! (((HUGS))) Welcome to the melting pot, my wonderful friend!!!!! I wish you many, many happy years here. May the United States of America continue to be a blessing to you, Susi!
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Thank you so much Rebecca. That was very sweet of you. I’m sure I will continue to embrace my life here…
Congratulations Susi on becoming a citizen. I hope it brings you continued joy
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Thank you, Paul. I think, it will… for me the next part of the journey is just beginning!!!
How cool!
Congratulations!
Thank you very much.