Officially a US Resident!

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   thisisoliposted 14 years ago

   I now have my first green card giving me conditional perment residency!
   
   One more step down on the list of getting my permenant US residency!

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      ssaulposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      great news, enjoy it! congrats!

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      olusammyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      well done

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      oceansnsunsetsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Yay, and congratulations, and Welcome!

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   habeeposted 14 years ago

   Yay! Congrats!

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   rebekahELLEposted 14 years ago

   nice. congrats!

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   Mikeydoesposted 14 years ago

   Congrats on huge step in your life.

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   thisisoliposted 14 years ago

   Thanks!

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   rebekahELLEposted 14 years ago

   does it feel different? just curious.

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      thisisoliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Not realy, it is a bit of a relief to see the process moving forward though!

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         rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         good to hear. you know, we love those charming British accents.
         where I live, there are a fair amount of 'across the big pond' accents.  enjoy your new home.

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         Kangaroo_Jaseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         So when are you opening a fish and chip shop as a side concern in TX Oli???

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   Stacie Lposted 14 years ago

   great...and you didn't climb over a fence to get here?...

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   Michael Willisposted 14 years ago

   Congratulations!!!!!

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   Rafiniposted 14 years ago

   Congrats!  Glad to hear your good news

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    Shadesbreathposted 14 years ago

    Congrats and welcome.

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    CMHypnoposted 14 years ago

    Traitor! - no, seiously that is great news thisisoli and long may you prosper in your new country!

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    Awesome news, Oli!  Now, the 2 yr wait.  We had the conditions removed on hubby's this past June.  This upcoming June he can apply for citizenship.  You can only appreciate the complex series of hoops, forms and fees if you've gone through it.

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       thisisoliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Ahh so I can apply for citizenship a year after I get full residency? I was pretty sure that was correct, there are so many ifs and buts involved though it can get surprisingly difficult to figure out the process!

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          KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Yes, you can apply for citizenship with 3 yrs of permanent residency and being married to the US citizen for the same 3 years.

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    Gypsy48posted 14 years ago

    Congrats! Hope you are enjoying Austin.

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    lrohnerposted 14 years ago

    Congratulations, Oli!

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    Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years ago

    That's wonderful! What's the biggest surprise you've had about the US?

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       thisisoliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Fire Hydrants, I thought they only existed in movies.

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          KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          LOL.....
          
          Do you find the Texas small towns to be similar to what you see in the movies too?  My husband does.  He thought they only existed in the movies too.

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             HRogerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             TExas.. hehe nice place... I've been there and love it!  really a great place! Long HORNS! 

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          Rochelle Frankposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          UK doesn't have fire hydrants?

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             ryankettposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Ours are underground, you lift up a small drain and attach a hose to the mains that way, rather than to a 'hydrant'.
             
             

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    wordscribe43posted 14 years ago

    Congratulations, Oli!  That must feel great.

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    thisisoli,
    Nicely done!
    Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness -- may you enjoy them all in your new home!
    MM

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    Peter211posted 14 years ago

    Congratulations! I have a friend who's mom is also waiting for hers!

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    Kangaroo_Jaseposted 14 years ago

    Congrats Oli,
    
    Your now becoming an American who speaks and writes in English english, lol.

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    viryaboposted 14 years ago

    Congratulations Oli. Wish you the best in your new country.
    
    The US is a wonderful place.

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    GmaGoldieposted 14 years ago

    Congratulations!  I am so happy for you and for the US - I enjoy your Hubs.  And Austin is one of the best places in the world - watch your waistline - the food is amazing!

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    thisisoliposted 14 years ago

    Thanks for all the congratulations.
    
    Small Texas towns can indeed be a little creepy!
    
    My interest in Fish and Chips extends only to eating them. I remember seeing the blistered scarred hands of the people who worked in our local chippys, would not want that to happen to me!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       
       Ok...."creepy" wasn't what I was going for....lol

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    Home Girlposted 14 years ago

    Do you feel at home here?

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       thisisoliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       yeah it is a friendly country!

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    Smart Rookieposted 14 years ago

    Congrats, Oli. Make yourself at home.

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    ryankettposted 14 years ago

    Out of interest Oli, how did you get one? Is your partner American? You are marrying her right?
    
    A friend of mine has a green card as a result of marrying an American lady and having a child with that lady, is your situation similar?

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       thisisoliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, but without the child!

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    MonaVieAileenposted 14 years ago

    This is great news. Very happy for you. Congratulations to you.

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       thisisoliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       thanks!

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    Rochelle Frankposted 14 years ago

    That does sound like a better idea. What do the dogs use?

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       ryankettposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Street lights mostly:
       
       

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