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Title: Citizenship test - she passed! Post by: Jimbo on January 09, 2005, 05:00:00 AM Sally is to be sworn in at Faneuil Hall in Boston on January 26. That should be a fun day. It all started when she arrived in the US in May of 1999 and we were married two months later.
She said there were ten oral questions on civics and history, two English writing exercises, and a number of questions on the present state of her marriage. They also looked over the materials in the N-400 package and the documents that they asked us to carry in: marriage certificate, birth certificates, my divorce decree, latest tax returns. One more time, prove to us you have a legitimate marriage. Then they asked where I was. Sally told them I was walking around somewhere (but I was actually upstairs in the cafe having lunch). That was ok, they didn't hunt me down. For all the Asian ladies out there, here is a portion of what they asked Sally: -Who was President during the Civil War? -Write this sentence: "Today I came to Boston." No so bad, huh? Jim Title: Re: congratulation Post by: Febtember on January 13, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
Everything is your fault now!remember everything goes wrong the whole world love to blame it to america.Anyway congratulation. I will apply for my american cetizenship sooner.I too love being blame I mean love to say I'm american now.Raquel Title: Hey Febtember... Post by: Stephen on January 16, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: congratulation, posted by Febtember on Jan 13, 2005
Good to hear from you again. I'm sure you're busy now with 2 kids on your hands. But don't forget about us. We always enjoy hearing from you. Stephen Title: Tractors and kids Post by: Jimbo on January 15, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: congratulation, posted by Febtember on Jan 13, 2005
Hi Feb, How's the new addition? Keeping you very busy I bet. I hope you don't drive the tractor with the little one on your lap :-) Did you get your license yet? Jim Title: Re: Re: congratulation Post by: gregory03 on January 14, 2005, 05:00:00 AM Title: Congratulation! Post by: Howard on January 12, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
Sally, Welcome to the club! Hheheehehehehe Gerlie and I have talked about her becoming a citizen, but that's so far off right now. We're still working on our AOS :-O Keep the Faith! H Title: Re: Thank You and .........Sally Post by: Jimbo on January 12, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Congratulation!, posted by Howard on Jan 12, 2005
congratulation to you Howard and Gerlie, finally she's here with you.:-) Time flies so fast look at me I never thought am now a US citizen. Tell Gerlie if she really wants to become a US citizen someday, she must have to learn and study about the US history and US government. The US citizenship test it was really easy if you know the answer. :-)) So goodluck to you Gerlie and Howard. I wish you both a long day of happiness. Also goodluck with the AOS. Best wishes! Sally Title: Re: Citizenship test - she passed! Post by: gennye406 on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
Hi Jim and Sally!!! Congratulations Sally & Jim!!! Guenter and I are thinking of what to give you na merong stars & stripes (hmmm oops baka sabunutan mo ko.. haha) kudos! Title: Gene , I forgot something..............Sally Post by: Jimbo on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by gennye406 on Jan 11, 2005
to introduce you to Tess, she is also from Butuan City. She's a regular poster here. She lives in California. So don't be shy to post here if you have a chance, because this is not only for men forum. There are plenty of Filipina also posting here like: Peaches, Honey, sorry i forget some of them I am not good in names. Also the gentlemens here are all very nice and friendly. Welcome to the board again Gene. Sally Title: Stars and Stripes :-).............Sally Post by: Jimbo on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by gennye406 on Jan 11, 2005
Thank You Gene that's sweet. Okay tuloy sa Sunday. American time ha!:-)) Huwag kang mag alala hindi kita sabunutan, kukurutin lang kita.LOL See Ya! Say hi to Guenter. Thanks! Take care Sally Title: Re: Citizenship test - she passed! Post by: Bear on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
I wonder how many Filipina wifes actually want to be American citizens? I have heard in the past that there are a lot who don't? Can you tell us some of the benefits you now expect because of this change? I know that taxes are a great deal higher for non-citizens should the spouse die but I only know this from hearsay - I have no record of it. Congradualations Sally - Welcome to the new American! The Bear Family Title: Re: Citizenship Post by: Jimbo on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Bear on Jan 11, 2005
Hi Bear, You're right, not all want to become citizens. The decision was hers and that's what she decided. She'll be able to vote and travel with fewer visa retrictions, I guess. Actually it makes for more work for us because we plan to semi-retire in the Phils in a year or two. My company may move this year and I've already decided not to follow them - or the business in general. I'm going to switch careers and work for myself. So now, Sally will have to apply for dual citizenship so we can live over there and own property. We will start the process with the NYC consulate soon. Thanks and Best Wishes for your happy and growing family! Jim Title: Re: Re: Citizenship test - she passed! Post by: Jeff S on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Bear on Jan 11, 2005
Not higher taxes, it's just that the inheritance taxes have lower minimum before the taxes kick in and they're assessed upon your death. They're concerned that the non-citizen will return to their home country with the inheritance before the US gets their mordida. If your wife is a US citizen, they wait for her to kick off before assessing the inheritance taxes. It's not much to worry about unless your assets are will into the 7 figures - not so hard these days, though, with what's happening with real estate prices. There are also ways around the problems, with special family trusts. Consult your CPA. - Jeff Title: Re: Citizenship test - she passed! Post by: Jay on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
[This message has been edited by Jay] Hi Jim and Sally, Guess I better get into this publicly, rather than just by e-mail. LOL! Hail to the NEW Americans!! Hail to our soon to be, newest Patriot! Are you a New England Patriots fan by any chance??? Conratulations Sally!!!!!! I don't even know all those answers off the top of my head. If you haven't already, check your mail! You Go Girl, Title: Re: Re: Citizenship test - she passed! Post by: Jimbo on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jay on Jan 11, 2005
Thank you Jay, I am proud to be a new american and I am a patriotic too. When I first arrived here in USA I heard this patriot song "God Bless The USA" since then I fell in love with that song. I even bought a Karaoke system so I could sing it, but still struggling though.:-)) When Jim heard me singing he was laughing at me because I was not an american at the time. But now I can sing it out loud. Oh no, don't run awaaaay.:-)) Yes,yes I am a big patriots fan. Go Pats! Say Hi to Criselda. Sally
Title: Re: Citizenship test - she passed! Post by: Keith NC on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
Congratulations I wish you guys the best. Title: Thanks Keith Post by: Jimbo on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Keith NC on Jan 11, 2005
I hope you still get to the Phils no matter how it works out with your sweetie. Jay's advice was great: you can't go wrong by just going there - so many opportunities in such a wonderful place. Good luck! Jim Title: CONGRATULATIONS SALLY! Post by: Dave H on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
Hi Sally and Jim, That is GREAT news! We need more Republicans up there in Kerry and Kennedy Kountry! Dave H. Title: That's right Post by: Jimbo on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to CONGRATULATIONS SALLY!, posted by Dave H on Jan 10, 2005
Hi Dave, Hey, you know you've been working waaaay too hard. We're overdue for a song parody on some timely topic. Hmmm... the tsunami? No, that would be too insensitive, even for you :o))) Maybe something about CBS news or cave divers??? Jim Title: Congrats Jim and Sally, But... Post by: Surigao Ken on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
Jim and Sally, Forgive us down here in the South, but can you give us the answers to the questions? And do they have a buffet at Faneuil during the test? Surigao Ken Title: Ok Ken, Post by: Jimbo on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Congrats Jim and Sally, But..., posted by Surigao Ken on Jan 10, 2005
-The President during the Civil War was Jefferson Davis. -The Constitution is the supreme law of the Yankees. -The way to change the Constitution is to secede from the Union. ...........You're killing me, I can't go on.... ROFL!! Jim Title: Re: Citizenship test - she passed! Post by: jon on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
Easy test for Sally. Jon Title: Thanks Jon... Post by: Jimbo on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by jon on Jan 10, 2005
..for that beautifully concise post - Tneal would be proud :-))) Jim Title: Union Oyster house Celebration time or Legal Seafood ? Post by: Windmill Boy on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
Congratulations Jimbo and Sally Now you have a good excuse to pick out a nice place to celebrate. I'm toying with the idea of driving down to the Big Dig for a day or two for the honeymoon in the end of June. I remember driving up to Denver when I was in Colorado Springs to see my Hungarian friend swear in as a citizen it was quite intersting. Now he and his family are in Provincetown so we might swinng out to visit him sooner or later. Honeymoon --- a good excuse to go to the cape and bean town ! All the best to both of you !!! ERIC Title: Thank You Eric............Sally Post by: Jimbo on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Union Oyster house Celebration time or L..., posted by Windmill Boy on Jan 10, 2005
Jim and I are going to celebrate on 52th floor in Prudential Building the Top Of The Hub. That's my favorite restaurant in Boston. I do like the foods there and the view .:o) Hey, congatulation to you too. How's newly wed life? Take care! Sally Title: Re: Thank You Eric............Sally Post by: jon on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Thank You Eric............Sally, posted by Jimbo on Jan 10, 2005
Ahem, Jim is the view...just joking. jon Title: Re: Thank You Eric............Sally Post by: Windmill Boy on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Thank You Eric............Sally, posted by Jimbo on Jan 10, 2005
Sally Ive never eaten there but I knew a guy who worked at top of the hub it sounds like you made the good choice -- enjoy. Our interview is coming up next week. I will fly to china in the end march and help her move here. First a justice of the peace wedding within a week or 2 of her coming here and the real wedding is June 25 th. ERIC Title: Re: Union Oyster house Celebration time or Legal Seafood ? Post by: Stephen on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Union Oyster house Celebration time or L..., posted by Windmill Boy on Jan 10, 2005
Hey Windy...if you drove through the Colorado Springs area you saw lots of beautiful scenery. I think the most beautiful part of Colorado is around Durango and about 100 miles north to Ouray, Colorado. Did you drive through that area also? Stephen Title: Wow the weather !!!! Post by: Windmill Boy on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Union Oyster house Celebration time ..., posted by Stephen on Jan 10, 2005
Stephen I was Just watching ABC World News tonight, They just reported on the wet weather you are getting right now. I think that the good man upstairs is looking out for me -- I just saw that there was a huge mudslide in La Conchita California and many houses were demolished. I was living there for the last 3 1/2 years until I moved back East to Rochester NY last april. The chances are extremely good that the house where I was living in is not there anymore since it was on the top street with the hill rising straight upwards behind the house. About 15 houses were damaged they reported. How are you So Cal guys doing with all the rains ?
I think I made it through Durango with my Brother just before I left Colorado. We came north from Taos NM and we stopped at Durango for an hour before we went to vist Mesa Verde NP. What I remember is a monument in memory of the sister cities also named Durango in Mexico, Spain and another one somewhere in South America. We hung out by a river where there were Kayakers Shooting the rapids only to learn that Durango is the white water Olympic training grounds. After Mesa Verde NP we drove up to Telluride and then to Montrose CO -- What can I say but in America this truely is Gods country this part of colorado and the USA is unbelievable. Keep DRY Windy Title: Re: Wow the weather !!!! Post by: Jeff S on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Wow the weather !!!!, posted by Windmill Boy on Jan 10, 2005
Yes, Eric - I was wondering if your house was still there. So far I heard nearly two dozen houses are under the mud. http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,6119,2-10-1462_1645562,00.html Myself, I've cleaned Home Depot out of monkeywood and frantically started on my ark. Only 29 days and nights left to finish it. I'm counting on Stephen, Ray and Bob S to start collecting animals two by two. - Jeff Title: Re: Re: Wow the weather !!!! Post by: Ray on January 11, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Wow the weather !!!!, posted by Jeff S on Jan 11, 2005
O.K. Jeff, I’ve got 2 each of flies, mosquitoes, crabs (crotch type), termites, and ants so far. Do you think anyone would really mind if we skip the cockroaches this time? And how do you determine if those crabs are male or female…Jay? Do you really think you have room for Shamu??? I don’t know…the weather report calls for sunshine tomorrow, but I’ll believe it when I see it. Ray :-) Title: Re: Re: Re: Wow the weather !!!! Post by: Jeff S on January 12, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Wow the weather !!!!, posted by Ray on Jan 11, 2005
No, I guess Shamu will just have to fend for himself. Good, idea, skip the cucarachas. There's a simple test to see if crab lice are make or female: just lift their tails and count the holes. Finally got a little sunshine, but the pineapple express may back again before we know it. - Jeff Title: Congrats Sally! Post by: Jeff S on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
Happy to have you among our ranks! - Jeff Title: Thank You Jeff.....I made it.........Sally Post by: Jimbo on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Congrats Sally!, posted by Jeff S on Jan 10, 2005
Now my next plan is to apply a dual citizenship in New York. There is no Philippines consulate up here in Boston so I have to go to New York City. Sally Title: Congratulations Sally! Post by: Ray on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
O.K. Jimbo, no more badmouthing American women now that you’ll officially be married to one. We’re still waiting for an interview date. I think they lost her application somewhere, but they never seem to lose the check. And that refund they promised for the fingerprint fee: I guess they forgot that too :-) It looks like all of Sally’s questions were right out of the 96-question study guide, except for “Where is Jimbo?” LOL! It’s a good thing they didn’t ask her if her husband was a kapre! See that Luther? Another Republican voter! It’s pretty depressing, isn’t it? LOL! Ray Title: you can't get my goat today Post by: Luther on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Congratulations Sally!, posted by Ray on Jan 10, 2005
It's not possible. I'm leaving in less than a week to meet my honey ko Jovie and nothing can ruin my coma today. Not lack of sleep, overwork, underpay, trashmouth teenagers at work, blahblahblahblah, it all just goes in one ear and out the other. I can hear those wedding bells already. Title: I remember that feeling Post by: Jimbo on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to you can't get my goat today, posted by Luther on Jan 10, 2005
Best of luck Luther! Please give us a long trip report when you get back. Jim Title: Good for you! Post by: Ray on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to you can't get my goat today, posted by Luther on Jan 10, 2005
That's the spirit Luther. Have a safe trip and keep us posted... Ray Title: Re: Thanks Ray................SALLY Post by: Jimbo on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Congratulations Sally!, posted by Ray on Jan 10, 2005
Yes Ray,the officer asked me a trick question if my husband was a Filipino. Here was the question: "Your husband was a Filipino,that's what he got his citizenship because he was married before an american woman"? I said no, my husband was kapre I mean a born US citizen.:-))) Now that I am an american citizen no one can kick me out of here in the United States of America. :-))! I'm just afraid they gonna send me to Iraqi. LOL! BTW Ray, I just wanted to say Thank You for introducing us to Gene on this board. That was very kind of you. Gene and I always talking on the phone, and we're gonna meet this coming Sunday. I am excited to meet her in person. So long! Sally Title: That's great! Post by: Ray on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Thanks Ray................SALLY, posted by Jimbo on Jan 10, 2005
Sally, Gene seems like really nice people. When you see her, tell her I said hi! Ray Title: congratulation Sally....Tess Post by: Stephen on January 09, 2005, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Citizenship test - she passed!, posted by Jimbo on Jan 9, 2005
next thing you do is register republican :) Title: Thank You both of you.........nt..........SALLY Post by: Jimbo on January 10, 2005, 05:00:00 AM |