Oath Ceremony Done and Journey finally completed

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That is terrific. Cannot wait till we are there too!

Congrats!

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Thanks everybody!

Ear_xplain: Here is a little story about my afternoon trying to update my status, docs, etc.

Well, in the afternoon I went to the DMV to renew my driver license and get a name change. That was the first obstacle I had to jump to accomplish my goal. When I told them I wanted to renew my driver's license (which was expiring in a week) and change my name they ask for my Green Card or I551. I told them that I was a citizen and that all I had was the CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP. You know what was the answer? I am sorry but I don't think we can use that to renew and /or change your driver's license. I told them I no longer have a green card because I am now a citizen and that the certificate is like a Birth Certificate and that this is what I use to obtain a passport. Her answer was to come back when I have a passport. I asked to talk to a manager and she said that the Certificate of Citizenship is all I needed. Talk about innept people working at this offices. Next stop was the Social Security office. I needed to inform them of my new status and request a new card because the one I have has a restriction on it. I was waiting to be called for like 40 minutes and there were still 4 people in front of me. It was 3:30 at the time so I thought it was going to be better to come back on Monday first thing in the morning.

Wow, what an experience with the DMV you had! I hope your experience with the SSA will be a lot better!

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Thanks everybody!

Ear_xplain: Here is a little story about my afternoon trying to update my status, docs, etc.

Well, in the afternoon I went to the DMV to renew my driver license and get a name change. That was the first obstacle I had to jump to accomplish my goal. When I told them I wanted to renew my driver's license (which was expiring in a week) and change my name they ask for my Green Card or I551. I told them that I was a citizen and that all I had was the CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP. You know what was the answer? I am sorry but I don't think we can use that to renew and /or change your driver's license. I told them I no longer have a green card because I am now a citizen and that the certificate is like a Birth Certificate and that this is what I use to obtain a passport. Her answer was to come back when I have a passport. I asked to talk to a manager and she said that the Certificate of Citizenship is all I needed. Talk about innept people working at this offices. Next stop was the Social Security office. I needed to inform them of my new status and request a new card because the one I have has a restriction on it. I was waiting to be called for like 40 minutes and there were still 4 people in front of me. It was 3:30 at the time so I thought it was going to be better to come back on Monday first thing in the morning.

Wow, what an experience with the DMV you had! I hope your experience with the SSA will be a lot better!

I know, it was an experience but I think it is just the way things are in OH. When I was in IL, things were a little easier. Maybe gov entities in OH are notas used to dealing with foreigners as they are in bigger cities. It is just the last little stones in my journey.

Congratulations...your journey is finally done.....but I'm right behind you LOL....I got my oath ceremony letter today for May 30

Congrats Lexa! I know you had your interview a while ago. It was about time to get the Oath Ceremony letter. You will be happy to be finally over with USCIS.

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Congratulations!!!

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Congratulations

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congratulations!!! so happy for you and thanks for posting your experience. btw, did you wear formal clothes or will slacks and a nice blouse do??

thanks and congrats again!!