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DH, actually, it takes longer usually. The Green Card process took me almost 5 years (and is likely longer now) and then you have a wait period of another 5 years less 90 days from getting the Green Card until citizenship. But I must say that, as painful and prolonged as the Green Card process was, the citizenship process went incredibly smooth. I would say it’s around 10 years for the whole process these days.
Unlike etson, I grew up here and wasn’t born here but came to US (Brooklyn NY) when I was 11 and consider myself a die hard Brooklynite. I don’t associate myself with the country that I was born and we left there as refugees anyways so my only citizenship is US of A. I would serve in the army in this country anyday and wouldn’t do it for any other country (well maybe Israel if I lived there but that’s a whole different story). I also don’t see myself living anywhere else in the world other than New York. If I ever end up moving, I think I’ll consider myself a Brooklynite at heart forever.
I have lived in NYC for 10+ years & love it and hope to stay here (now a dual citizen). Even if I live here the rest of my life I don’t think I would ever say I am from NYC.
Meanwhile I still describe myself as being from the city where I was born and grew up, even though I haven’t lived there since I moved away to college and only go back 1-2 weeks per year typically.
What, a question I’ve pondered (and have no answer to) is how long must someone live somewhere before they can say they are from that place? In other words, if someone is born in Brooklyn and his family moves away when he’s 2, is he a Brooklynite for life? What if he moves away at 10 or 20?
On the other hand, what if someone moves to Brooklyn when they are 2 or 10 or 20? Can they every consider themselves Brooklynites and, if so, after how many years of being there?
I’ve been in New York for over a decade but don’t know if I feel like I’m a New Yorker. And I really am not sure I could say I’m a Brooklynite. Maybe I’m just an Asshat?
WHAT, feel free to type but dont pretend to be tough guy/gal/etc. Typing speed, things to say, people to insult, you’re good at that. “Being tough” is something you can type but not be. Prove me wrong and show up to the gathering and say that to my face.
“You do know the difference between “astronomy” and “astrology”?”
They are intertwined…
” Or that Copernicus had a completely different concept of the universe, which takes away nothing from the vast contributions of the Egyptians. ”
I know the “Con” in Concept.
“Maybe you should stop looking at everything in life through the lens of racism- the only one trying to rewrite the world according to an agenda is you.”
THL, thanks! For some reason I love looking at that pic. I got it from Google images when I was looking up something. I can stare at it for hours. Looks like it was scanned from a yearbook based on the crease in the middle. I love the expression on the woman’s face (even though it’s mostly blocked by her hair…which makes it even more interesting).
DH, actually, it takes longer usually. The Green Card process took me almost 5 years (and is likely longer now) and then you have a wait period of another 5 years less 90 days from getting the Green Card until citizenship. But I must say that, as painful and prolonged as the Green Card process was, the citizenship process went incredibly smooth. I would say it’s around 10 years for the whole process these days.
Biff….Everyone has a different definition.
Unlike etson, I grew up here and wasn’t born here but came to US (Brooklyn NY) when I was 11 and consider myself a die hard Brooklynite. I don’t associate myself with the country that I was born and we left there as refugees anyways so my only citizenship is US of A. I would serve in the army in this country anyday and wouldn’t do it for any other country (well maybe Israel if I lived there but that’s a whole different story). I also don’t see myself living anywhere else in the world other than New York. If I ever end up moving, I think I’ll consider myself a Brooklynite at heart forever.
I have lived in NYC for 10+ years & love it and hope to stay here (now a dual citizen). Even if I live here the rest of my life I don’t think I would ever say I am from NYC.
Meanwhile I still describe myself as being from the city where I was born and grew up, even though I haven’t lived there since I moved away to college and only go back 1-2 weeks per year typically.
Biff, don’t ask that guy…do you really think he has some sort of golden metric? You’re great. Call yourself whatever you want — I’m a believer.
my opinion Biff – 7 years.
if i’m not mistaken that’s how long it takes to live in the US states and become a citizen.
So if the united states is willing to welcome an outsider after 7 years – then so should NYC!
What, a question I’ve pondered (and have no answer to) is how long must someone live somewhere before they can say they are from that place? In other words, if someone is born in Brooklyn and his family moves away when he’s 2, is he a Brooklynite for life? What if he moves away at 10 or 20?
On the other hand, what if someone moves to Brooklyn when they are 2 or 10 or 20? Can they every consider themselves Brooklynites and, if so, after how many years of being there?
I’ve been in New York for over a decade but don’t know if I feel like I’m a New Yorker. And I really am not sure I could say I’m a Brooklynite. Maybe I’m just an Asshat?
WHAT, feel free to type but dont pretend to be tough guy/gal/etc. Typing speed, things to say, people to insult, you’re good at that. “Being tough” is something you can type but not be. Prove me wrong and show up to the gathering and say that to my face.
“You do know the difference between “astronomy” and “astrology”?”
They are intertwined…
” Or that Copernicus had a completely different concept of the universe, which takes away nothing from the vast contributions of the Egyptians. ”
I know the “Con” in Concept.
“Maybe you should stop looking at everything in life through the lens of racism- the only one trying to rewrite the world according to an agenda is you.”
This only person is you Bxgrl..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end…
Does WD-40 smell like napalm?
THL, thanks! For some reason I love looking at that pic. I got it from Google images when I was looking up something. I can stare at it for hours. Looks like it was scanned from a yearbook based on the crease in the middle. I love the expression on the woman’s face (even though it’s mostly blocked by her hair…which makes it even more interesting).