N400 interview scheduled!

[SalishSea 17,503]

12 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Thank you!

what region/s is he visiting?

He’s in Buenos Aires right now.   I’m not sure exactly where they’re going (other than ferry to Uruguay), but he was walking through a park and saw some wild maras, and sent me a pic.   They are so cute!   I also love capybaras.

 

Any recommendations?

[Rocio0010 5,579]

2 hours ago, SalishSea said:

He’s in Buenos Aires right now.   I’m not sure exactly where they’re going (other than ferry to Uruguay), but he was walking through a park and saw some wild maras, and sent me a pic.   They are so cute!   I also love capybaras.

 

Any recommendations?

Ha! Yes, they are very cute and friendly. Unfortunately in the last few years you see them more and more in the city because of deforestation and destruction of their habitats.

 

Argentina has all kinds of weather, and weather- related activities. There is literally something to see in every region of the country. I love Buenos Aires itself -a mix of Europe. It’s cosmopolitan, yet hippie at the same time. Definitely the best (and most expensive !) restaurants in the country. 
If he likes mountains and dry weather, try the north. The State of Jujuy limits with Bolivia, the land is full of minerals and this renders hills that have literally fourteen soil colors in them. 
 

If he likes snow, Patagonia (South) is the place to visit. The glaciers are there, and they are astounding. Lots of ski- related activities. 
 

On the west side you have the beautiful State of Mendoza, with the Andes mountains and he could actually visit Mount Aconcagua. The Aconcagua is the second tallest mountain in the world -second only to Mount Everest. The Andes mountains and the weather make Mendoza a leader wine producer -he could take a wine tour! 
 

Having been to all these places, I have to say that my number one recommendation is to visit the Iguazu Falls, which are on the East of the country limiting with Brazil. They are the tallest natural waterfalls of the world -and if I’m not mistaken, they are one of the World’s Seven Wonders. I know for sure they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I can guarantee you he’s never seen anything like it! 
 

 

[SalishSea 17,503]

3 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Ha! Yes, they are very cute and friendly. Unfortunately in the last few years you see them more and more in the city because of deforestation and destruction of their habitats.

 

Argentina has all kinds of weather, and weather- related activities. There is literally something to see in every region of the country. I love Buenos Aires itself -a mix of Europe. It’s cosmopolitan, yet hippie at the same time. Definitely the best (and most expensive !) restaurants in the country. 
If he likes mountains and dry weather, try the north. The State of Jujuy limits with Bolivia, the land is full of minerals and this renders hills that have literally fourteen soil colors in them. 
 

If he likes snow, Patagonia (South) is the place to visit. The glaciers are there, and they are astounding. Lots of ski- related activities. 
 

On the west side you have the beautiful State of Mendoza, with the Andes mountains and he could actually visit Mount Aconcagua. The Aconcagua is the second tallest mountain in the world -second only to Mount Everest. The Andes mountains and the weather make Mendoza a leader wine producer -he could take a wine tour! 
 

Having been to all these places, I have to say that my number one recommendation is to visit the Iguazu Falls, which are on the East of the country limiting with Brazil. They are the tallest natural waterfalls of the world -and if I’m not mistaken, they are one of the World’s Seven Wonders. I know for sure they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I can guarantee you he’s never seen anything like it! 
 

 

Wow, thanks so much, Ro!   I’ll send these ideas to him!

 

The deforestation thing is very disturbing.   I live in a suburb at sea level, and we now have bobcats, coyotes, black bears and cougars, where even a few years ago, we did not.  Every square inch is being developed into housing, and there’s not even enough of that, either.   

[Crazy Cat 41,288]

On 9/19/2023 at 8:05 AM, Rocio0010 said:

As of today at 9:04 am I’m officially a citizen of the United States. 
It hasn’t been always easy, but for me, it was pretty fast. If you’re still waiting, stay strong, your time shall come!

 

Many blessings to you all. 

Congratulations!!!!  

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Y'all, this morning I received a notification... Eight days after I received my certificate!!! Saying "certificate was issued". Before opening the notification I thought "wait, what? Did they regret their decision? So soon?" lol

[Boiler 44,943]

I did not see all of Jim yesterday, but I saw the beginning and that you got a mention!

Edited September 27, 2023 by Boiler

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

I did not see all of Jim yesterday, but I saw the beginning and that you got a mention!

You missed ol’e Shabbaz 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Just got my passport today. End of journey!

[Crazy Cat 41,288]

10 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Just got my passport today. End of journey!

Congratulations, US Citizen!!  Did you expedite?  How long did it take for the passport?

Edited November 11, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Rocio0010 5,579]

9 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Congratulations, US Citizen!!  Did you expedite?  How long did it take for the passport?

Thank you! No, I didn’t expedite since I have no plans to travel soon. It took me 5 weeks through the post office.

 

I’ll be a little bit antsy until I get my certificate back safe and sound tho.

[Crazy Cat 41,288]

38 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Thank you! No, I didn’t expedite since I have no plans to travel soon. It took me 5 weeks through the post office.

 

I’ll be a little bit antsy until I get my certificate back safe and sound tho.

5 weeks is good, imo.  We expedited wife's passport (including 1 day delivery).  Took 6 weeks for passport, then 7 additional weeks for NC return.  

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

5 weeks is good, imo.  We expedited wife's passport (including 1 day delivery).  Took 6 weeks for passport, then 7 additional weeks for NC return.  

7 weeks from application, or 7 weeks after you received the passport?

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Good morning y’all,

my certificate made it back yesterday, exactly one week after I got my passport in the mail.

 

All done. End of journey for me.