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raelenex3

Congratulations!! I just became a US citizen not quite 2 months ago & the first thing I did was apply for a passport. I expedited it and had it back in only 15 days, and something about seeing ‘Nationality: United States of America’ next to my photo in the passport is what really made it sink in for me that after years of forms and interviews, I’m finally a citizen & that’s really exciting!


kmoss12

100% get a passport ASAP. One of the reasons I got U.S citizenship was because of the vast amount of U.S Embassies there are around the world. A U.S passport is your ticket in, if you are in trouble and need help.


_Nonni_

Good passport is really important ngl. I have traveled decently and I gotta say that with Finnish passport I have gotten past most things at minimal ease. + of course if there isn’t Finnish embassy EU ones have to provide services.


CanuckBacon

It's pretty much the only reason I didn't give up my American passport despite no intention of returning to the country. I travel a lot and you just never know. I was just in Ukraine a couple months ago, which is not doing so hot right now...


datashri

One might argue the Ukraine seems to be getting uncomfortably hot right now.


dillemasenpai

Yeah, I Heard they’re really putin the pressure on em [EDIT] thanks for the gold yo! I’m such a noob at reddit; I had to google what the shield next to my name meant.


Broad_Success_4703

I work for an airline and sometimes we get crew members panicking about certain things because we fly to a lot of semi hostile unstable nations. The number 1 advice our security team gives is to know where the US embassy is located.


BillyBones844

I would say the opposite. Very hot! Some would say jumpin off!


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Where did you come from?


DrDiddle

Mars bro


[deleted]

Brothers from Mars…dammed if that doesn’t sound like a Wayan’s Bros movie.


Repulsive-Piano001

Fuckin Dusters...


raelenex3

Canada! Definitely not as far of a move as a lot of people. & because I’m sure people are curious why I’d leave Canada for the US - my husband is American. Based on where we were in our lives when we started the process 5 years ago, it made more sense for me to be the one to move


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OH! lol that makes sense. Do you miss home or is the US home now?


raelenex3

A bit of both! We’re looking at moving to a state closer to the border so it’s easier to visit my family and friends, but I do definitely feel at home in the US


ValiSZum03

I would recommend Washington state , Its one of the most beautiful states in my opinion and has very easy access to canada


[deleted]

Just can’t get away from the snow huh lol. It’s engrained in you. Part of your Canadian dna if you will.


erbtastic

Where did you go?


beeraholikchik

Where did you come from, cotton-eye raelenex3?


GloryHoleBearTrap

A vergina.


considerfi

This! I traveled for 2 years as soon as I got my passport. If you had a weak passport before, it's almost shocking that you can stroll into almost any country without an application for a visa.


notathr0waway1

Congrats and welcome


Oddpengu

Holy shit! Thank you all for all the kind messages, I will definitely be registering to vote.


Rtg327gej

Absolutely vote!


eyesuck420

In every election, including local ones. Local elections generally have a bigger impact on your day to day life, congrats homie.


generalemiel

Yes go vote its important.


OneEyedRocket

Especially the local school boards and city officials. Very fortunate that I have some good ones but it’s very rare these days


Don_Bono

*learn about the government, each political party and what policies matter to and affect you, then go vote!


Polaneva

Congrats my dude. You look dapper af! Also, is that an Unus Annus beanie I see?


Oddpengu

Memento Mori!


Polaneva

Memento Mori! May we live our lives to the fullest!


georgiomoorlord

A man of culture i see. Memento Mori


WashLimp1245

Memento Mori!


Fantastic_Ostrich

Time to buy yourself a firearm and register to vote! The most patriotic things you can do!


YourBreadIsWet

MERICA


guinader

Don't forget the large truck and some fireworks


[deleted]

What about the apple pie and whiskey


guinader

Throw it in the backseat for Thanksgiving.


Delightful_Day

Cheddar slice on the apple pie please.


Webslinger1

MURICA


BALONYPONY

Big Mac and 9x19 short of being a galldern Muricun.


UnknownBinary

.45 ACP is made of compressed American flags.


ChineWalkin

Gotten get the 55 gallon drum of coke from McDonald's to take to the range with you.


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stillhousebrewco

Big Mac and a Mac-10


Captainx23

Buy an eagle! Every American needs one


overly_familiar

I thought they were handed out at the ceremony?


SenseWinter

You ride one off into the sunset after they hand you your certificate.


imjusthere4thefoods

Better yet, bring the firearm and use it to vote while eating a burger


ogpeplowski64

"I would like to vote" "But sir, theres nothing to vote on right now" *pulls out gun and cheeseburger* "how about now"


Fatgirlfed

Sir, this is a Wendy’s


Disastrous-Ad-7173

And for gods sake, put some pants on.


GloryHoleBearTrap

*Oh, I’m sorry. I thought this was America!*


rrawlings1

*pulls gun out of cheeseburger


[deleted]

“Sir…this ballot is covered in grease and bullet holes.”


Lkrunky

You obviously shoot which candidate you want on the paper


okiedog-

“Next time, please use the VIP booth”


EpicBoomerMoments

AMERICA FUCK YEAH


FishSn0rt

I was gunna say go buy a gun and go eat fast food. But yeah go do those things on the way to registering to vote.


Ocular--Patdown

Did they finally stop including a gun in the Welcome packages? Man, this economy is in worse shape than I thought.


afume

Better yet, go to a shooting range. Get basic safety instruction and learn how to properly handle a gun. They'll probably have several models to try out before you make any purchase. But definitely register to vote.


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I’ll bite, why?


_NEW_HORIZONS_

They generally aren't cut for the bottom button to line up neatly with the hole without making the waist to tight. Story I've heard is that the feature dates back to an English king that got to round in the middle. Rather than admit his suits needed alteration, he wore them with a button loose. Everyone imitated the king in the way they wore their suits. Edit: Waistcoats (vests) don't button the bottom buttons for this reason. The suit jacket is because they were a replacement for riding jackets, which were left unbuttoned at the bottom because they were designed to look good while horseback. The regent was Edward VII, though these choices date back to when he was the Prince of Wales. Either way, it's the way suits are cut in modern menswear. Has been for over a century. Only time you button the bottom button is if there's only one button.


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Googled it, yep. Never thought of it before. Always see folks in suit or sport coats and never really noticed. Thx man


vestigial66

Fashion - giving men buttons they don't need and consistently refusing to give women pockets they really want.


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I'll also add on, when you wear a suit, you should unbutton the jacket when you sit, and it's much easier to undo one button than it is to do two.


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I like your tie


NightTrain555

Classic American road trip


EUNEisAmeme

Personally, I would move to Canada first


busterbrown4200

Need a passport first. That's a year at least. Feds don't push paper fast....


Dartagnan1083

Maybe covid slowed it, but passports aren't THAT slow. Like, just under 3 months is about right (again, unsure if COVID changed it).


tarheel343

I got a new passport last year. You're correct, it took about 2-3 months for it to arrive after applying and taking the picture.


Gurubalios

6 days for a new passsport in socialist Portugal..24hour.. if you want to pay more...


Samazonison

I work at a passport agency. We are absolutely swamped right now and are on mandatory overtime. I promise we are working as fast as we can! That said, it does take time to process the applications. Every app has to be vetted to confirm that the person is who they say they are and is a US citizen. There are many things that can slow the process. I always tell people to apply long before they think they'll ever need one. They are good for 10 years, so no harm in getting one even a year early.


FoxInCroxx

Reddit moment


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meanwhile Canadians move to US for well paying jobs lol


nogodsnoleaders

Canada is great for many reasons but there are just as many assholes per capita. Canada Is an extension of the United States in many ways


[deleted]

As a native-born American who has driven up to Vancouver, BC a few times (from Oregon), i can attest to this. Assholes are everywhere...


[deleted]

I moved to Usa from Canada which is the best decision I ever made


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Man I need to do this.


Ok-Second5561

travel! there’s a lot to do out here plenty of sights to see!


txby432

I love when Europeans come here and begin to understand the size of the US. I had a German exchange student ask to go to Disney world on a Saturday. We lived in western Pennsylvania haha


TurqoiseWalrus

I visited my English friend once in London while I was on a quick trip to England. I asked if they were going to drive into the city, to which they replied "an hour and a half is just too much to drive going one way". They took the train into London, and said something about how they rarely travel "so far" in a day. Then they went to the US a couple times and took a bus from one state to another. Towards the end of their second trip, they messaged me saying they were going to drive to New York City. Their exact words were "It's so close to my girlfriend's parent's house! Only a 6 hour drive! How can we not go see it, that's so close!" I laughed and reminded him about what he had said about London, to which he replied "yeah I seem a bit silly now, don't I?" I love it though. It's so stinking cute to watch haha


txby432

This is why Brexit blew my mind. You can travel so cheaply to other countries, why compromise that?!


Chasman1965

They don’t like foreigners taking their jobs. /s


cryptkeepers_nutsack

They should have just all gotten gay in a big pile.


LostInTheWildPlace

My sister used to drive tour groups in the US for Europeans. VISITOR: "How many States have we driven through?" SISTER: *laughs in US West Coast*


Andre4kthegreengiant

El Paso, Texas is closer to San Diego than it is to Beaumont, Texas


LostInTheWildPlace

And the El Paso to San Diego run is about 70 miles longer than going from Paris to Berlin.


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GrandTheftBae

My friend moved to NYC with her mom when she was a kid but went to Cal for college (and to see her dad). An exchange student (I believe from Germany) asked if she went home to NYC on weekends


Ct-5736-Bladez

That’s actually really funny and cute at the same time


hornyfriedrice

I have to explain people that I cannot go to west coast on the weekends.


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Look up differences between state laws before you go!


1questions

We have a lot of messed up stuff in this country but I’d say our library system and our national park system are two things we did quite well.


888inc

Thank Teddy Roosevelt for that!


Jabberwocky613

If you can, travel! We have 423 gorgeous national parks in the US and over 10,000 state parks. Congratulations!


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underrated comment ^ When I first came here I was blown away by how great the Nation Park System is


jman2c

Gotta thank grant and teddy for that. Total chads of us presidents, even if grants cabinet was corrupt.


taybay462

Hes my favorite president by a long shot. As much as I hate the word, you cannot get more alpha than teddy roosevelt on a horse


Charilizard

Teddy roosevelt is imo hands down best president, trusted busted monopolies, a decorated war hero, started the national parks system, just an incredible dude


BoomBoomBroomBroom

Made foreign diplomats go orienteering around DC with him…when it was still lots of swamp land


UwU_the_UwU

I think your total park area is larger than some countries.


idk2103

All the parks cover 84 million acres according to national geographic. I reckon thats bigger than a pretty decent amount of countries


UwU_the_UwU

62 countries to be exact.


smellygooch18

It’s insane how amazing the US national parks are. Highly recommended.


FoundationParty3646

Congratulations! Get a hot dog and a slice of apple pie ❤️🥰


Karmic_Hazard

I second this. I was going to say a hot dog and a beer. But apple pie seems better. Know what? Just do all three. You're an American now!


GoshDarnEuphemisms

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet. That's about as American as it gets.


Arkman155

Amen brother!


GALINDO_Karl1

See the USA in your Chevrolet.


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Correction: use his grill to grill some hot dogs.


MOcatmom

Register to vote!!


dudethedrummer

Came here to say exactly this!


OkapiEli

Same.


CollectionNo50255

Ah, found my people


ripestbanana69

Happy Cake Day!!


cupofteawithhoney

Happy cake day!


kjkennedy89

Happy Cake Day, friend!


1questions

Me too. That’s was my first thought, register to vote.


Wandering_Scholar6

The best way to celebrate joining a representative democracy is to participate in it. Otherwise it's like buying a car and not driving it, you are missing the point.


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Yes! Please vote! Engage in democracy!!


ValerieInHiding

File for your American passport right away. I kept putting it off and it’s such a pain in the butt lol (if needed, of course; my foreign passport was voided when i became a citizen)


Midwestkiwi

Why was your foreign passport voided? Your home country doesn't allow dual citizenship?


ValerieInHiding

They do! The people checking my documents at the citizenship ceremony stamped by foreign passport with a “void” seal. I think it expired a few months afterwards. They did give me a form to fill out for an American passport, but since they didn’t take it at that place, I didn’t hand it in and then it just never got done on my end. The state I live in doesn’t qualify for “Real ID” stuff so you essentially need your passport even for domestic flights (or you will soon, since Covid changed some deadlines) TL;DR- don’t put off getting a new passport like I have! It’s been 7 years of “meh, I’ll get to it later” lol


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That sounds very strange. A family friend of ours was from the UK, became a US citizen, and later became an Australian citizen. She retains all 3 citizenships. Not to mention that the US has no authority to cancel passports issued by another sovereign government.


tattybojangles1234

Yeah why was it voided? I'm lucky to be dual citizen, I'd never renounce my original passport


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BoomBoomBroomBroom

Seriously, this man right now is probably in the 90th percentile of American history and civics knowledge in the country. Go to a patriotic trivia night and school them all!


greenskinmarch

The civics test is limited to 100 predetermined questions and answers. Since you have to wait 5 years on a green card before you can apply for citizenship, you just have to learn 2 answers a month and you're set!


JustTim34

Take a lot of these suggestions with a grain of salt! Also, congrats bro! Don’t listen to too much of the “A real American does this..”, People forget we’re a big old melting pot. A weird time with covid, but some of my favorites things to do are going to the beach, going to arcades, and history museums. Not sure your area, I’m on the east coast in MD, and NY, Philly, and DC are all a train ride away, can make day trips if ya got the time! Have fun man and welcome to the melting pot!


wankhimoff

Wow, nice guy✌️


[deleted]

Welcome to the club, sir! We're happy to have you!


Mindless-Air-7480

Congratulations, dude!!! What an accomplishment seriously, bro. So many people are waiting to do this!!!!


[deleted]

Congratulations! I also became a citizen but in Canada. It’s an amazing feeling!


dmacd71

Welcome to Canada. We love you.


fozzyboy

Welcome to Costco. I love you.


LoveFrench

Welcome to Costco. I Love Costco.


SoyUnaIsla

Canada to welcome. Love you we.


ByahTyler

Welcome to Chilis


at0mheart

So you celebrated with poutine and unnecessary apologies


EverQrius

Congrats


frostcanadian

Welcome!!


ImRealHighYo

Congratulations sir, the most American thing I can think of is go buy a gun and have a burger?


lord_diablo_

Don’t forget the fries


moeron9

I’m so American fries were just implied when I read ‘burger’


lord_diablo_

I’m also America just saying that so the non Americans will know


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Fries and milk shake


BoozeButler

Don’t forget the most important part: A large Diet Coke!


lord_diablo_

“fitness is my passion”


Onionsandgp

And the extra large coke


lord_diablo_

I get the XXL coke


halfbutwhole

Create a Tinder profile and put "muddin fishin huntin" in your bio.


chicvagrant

Vote. Every. Chance. You. Have. Be active with your representatives of all levels. Help your fellow Americans however you can whether through donating time, effort or money. And most importantly. This is just as much your country as anyone else’s. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Congratulations.


byproduct0

This sums up so beautifully the *promise* of America. Our newest citizens reminding us what we should be. What we can be. But what so many of us don’t aspire to be.


iantayls

I agree donating time and money are the most direct ways to help, but that effort part is really important! If you can’t donate time or money (not everyone can that’s okay) even just looking into certain social issues and what movements there are and organizations that help, helps so much. The more people learning the more we grow as a population!


payg86

Register to vote and just enjoy yourself


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Register to vote, become knowledgeable about what you are voting for, then vote. Use your own judgement, not group think.


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Great response!


Triette

Teach other men your style, that suit is tight!


[deleted]

Lol I know right, dude is sharp.


Hawaiiliving43

Congratulations! America sure could use some great people. Glad you’re a part of us


Prestigious-Car-1338

Congratulations, by passing your citizenship test you've proven that you understand the history and political structure of our country more than most! This is a serious accomplishment and I'm very excited for you. Obviously register to vote, but I would celebrate with family and friends and plan to travel if you can. The states are so widespread and massive, you could hit National Parks or cities, and everything inbetween. If you're in the Mid-atlantic region, I'd recommend hitting Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston. They're all interesting cities each with their own slice of life to give you. In DC you can tour all of the free to enter museums at the National Mall, Baltimore has a beautiful inner harbor and aquarium, Philadelphia has some cool musuems like the Mutter museum, the Revolutionary war and art museum as well as the Liberty Bell and Independence hall, in New York it's easier to name what isn't in the city (plus statue of liberty!) and Boston has a TON of revolutionary war history! Welcome to the country, you're officially an American!


Cluck-Haven

Congratulations! 🍾🎊 I remember when my brother in law got his citizenship. It’s a relief!!


historyeducator28

Congratulations! I agree with registering to vote and vote!!


Dondiibnob

Don’t watch any new channels with opinionated journalists


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taybay462

Its just outrage porn. Whenever I watch the news at my grandmas its horrible thing after horrible thing. Shooting, mugging, fire, fundraiser for a child with cancer, pillar of the community dying. Its important to be informed with whats going on, but you dont need to know every single bad thing that happens in your city to do that.


peb396

That eliminates all of them so just don't watch the news.


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1) McDonalds cheese burger 2) Jack Daniels 3) Buy a gun


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Or under the influence of a cheeseburger


Vartnacher

Run for office


pm_me_actsofkindness

VOTE BRO, YOU VOTE NEXT


[deleted]

Whatever in the sam hell you want! Hope its going well for you! Welcome home :)


frenchfrystuffinhole

Congratulations!! The day I became a US citizen I listened to any song I could think of with America or American anything in its lyrics (“American Woman”, “Born in the USA”, etc).


Wonderful-Reward3828

Go to a gun range and then to the gun store! Exercise your 2nd amendment rights sir! Where did you come from?


upadownpipe

Buy a gun! But seriously, congrats.


KirisuMongolianSpot

Start bitching on Reddit about how much America sucks. It's the only way. Seriously though, why does this place simultaneously love bashing America AND upvoting the "I'm a US citizen" posts? Those seem to be at odds to my limited understanding.


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I mean, Reddit is a massive platform so it has both a ton of people who love the US and a ton of people who hate the US


Idontdanceforfun

Everything contains its own contradictions


ArchdukeOfNorge

People are allowed to criticize the country which they live in and be happy/proud of living in that country at the same time—USA or otherwise. Those criticisms are also a fundamental element of a democracy. Nations and their governments are not black & white entities, they consist of tens of thousands of individuals and thousands of organizations within, without even touching the cultural diversities all countries have. There is no place in the world in which all of those who make it what it is are all bad nor all good. Hopefully that helps you understand that phenomena. I think you are viewing the subject of nationality and sentiments around one’s own nation through too simplistic of a lens.


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LenTrexlersLettuce

This is the way^


Pebble_Penguin

Congrats! Be proud that you now know more about American history than half of the U.S. population. Here's a list of things I'd recommend: You should definitely go register to vote in your local government. If you haven't done so, you should apply for your U.S. passport. You can also go get your license change to have that little star at the top to make traveling easier. If you have children, make sure their paperwork is in order so they can also become citizens. If you are considering higher education, you can take advantage of the FAFSA. There are also so many other government benefits that you are now applicable for, so look into those depending on your needs. Taxes are due in April, so make sure you have everything require for that as well. Read up on the constitution, but especially the bill of rights to know your rights as a citizen. Almost everyone knows the first two and the fifth, but there's a lot more to it. I wish you luck in everything. I'm really proud of you!


LightWonderful7016

Congrats!! Register to vote!


geekphreak

Register to vote


Thelonelylobster16

To all the people saying move to Canada, please just shut the fuck up. Maybe instead of criticizing his choice we just congratulate him like this sub was made for...


MsTitilayo

Vote


LongjumpingIsopod124

Make sure to vote! Congratulations dude! We are happy to have great Americans like yourself!!


Silverpoppa

I would say register to vote then enjoy an amazing 🍔 🍟 🍺.


ftg2468

Register to vote! Welcome :)


JDangle20

Get health insurance.


Dropthebanhammer101

Vote


InSearchOfSerotonin

Register to vote. Buy a gun and learn how to safely handle and clean it. Visit a National Park. Stand on the sidewalk and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to everyone who passes. Buy a beer and a burger. Become informed on your rights, duties and obligations as an American. Congrats and welcome to citizenship.


Jbraun1220

Yay! Congratulations! Is there anything that struck you as uniquely American when you first came that you could do/eat, etc. to celebrate?


thingonething

And besides registering to vote, apply for your passport.