Sworn in in Hialeah, Florida

[Roosterwife 0]

Seven years and 15 days after I first got my H1-B work visa, my immigration journey ended on Friday, April 23 at the oath ceremony in Hialeah Florida. 183 people from 22 countries took the oath, including 83 Cubans and just one person from the UK: me!

I feel so incredibly relieved to have this all behind me. To me, the difference between being a green card holder and being a citizen feels a bit like the difference between living with someone long-term and getting married. On the surface the differences are so subtle as to be almost imperceptible, but internally the change is significant. I feel as if no one has an excuse to treat me in any way "less than" - although, the world being what it is, of course some people will. But that's their problem!

So now all that's left to be done is to get my passport (I have an appointment in Miami in early May and am hoping to get it back the same day, since I travel frequently and internationally for business) and tomorrow, I'll be Fedexing off the I-130s for my parents!

VisaJourney has been a great resource for me over the years, so thanks, everyone. Good luck to all.

[aleful 1,905]

Seven years and 15 days after I first got my H1-B work visa, my immigration journey ended on Friday, April 23 at the oath ceremony in Hialeah Florida. 183 people from 22 countries took the oath, including 83 Cubans and just one person from the UK: me!

I feel so incredibly relieved to have this all behind me. To me, the difference between being a green card holder and being a citizen feels a bit like the difference between living with someone long-term and getting married. On the surface the differences are so subtle as to be almost imperceptible, but internally the change is significant. I feel as if no one has an excuse to treat me in any way "less than" - although, the world being what it is, of course some people will. But that's their problem!

So now all that's left to be done is to get my passport (I have an appointment in Miami in early May and am hoping to get it back the same day, since I travel frequently and internationally for business) and tomorrow, I'll be Fedexing off the I-130s for my parents!

VisaJourney has been a great resource for me over the years, so thanks, everyone. Good luck to all.

congrats!!!

I'm waiting for my interview letter. Was the office on 88th and 7th ave? That's were I had my fingerprints taken on April 2nd. I'm from Argentina.

Edited April 25, 2010 by aleful

[Roosterwife 0]

congrats!!!

I'm waiting for my interview letter. Was the office on 88th and 7th ave? That's were I had my fingerprints taken on April 2nd. I'm from Argentina.

Hi Aleful

My interview was at 5880 NW 183rd St (Miami Gardens Drive)

[aleful 1,905]

Hi Aleful

My interview was at 5880 NW 183rd St (Miami Gardens Drive)

that's farther north. I live in Coral Gables, so the office that I belong to is the one I mentioned.

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Congratulations!

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Congratulations!