After many years, lot's of paperwork and a significant amount of fees. I had my Naturalization Ceremony late last week. Now I am part of this “experiment".😅#NewUSCitizen (I know the timing is a little bit 😬, wish us all good luck…)

@esden
Congratulations—I'm sorry that *this* is the welcome you get, you deserve better. (We all do.)

That aside, I have an enormous amount of respect for people who undergo naturalization—you are emblematic of the best of what this country can be; if we're born to it, that's all well and good, but you chose to join us. 😊

@ben_zen Thank you, and I appreciate the sentiment. Let's work towards a better future and a better union together. :)
@esden Congrats ! And Good luck !
@tnt Thanks and good luck to all of us! 😅
@esden I wish it gives you what you wish for ❤️
@esden Congratulations, and all the best, I'm sure you'll do fine!
@vogelchr Thank you. I hope you are right. No way but forward! :)
@esden Welcome and congratulations.

@esden Timing wise you lucked out getting Biden's signature on your certificate instead of the alternative.

Mine had Obama's signature on it.

Congrats and welcome! - we're trying to make it a better and more loving place, but there are a lot of missteps along the way.

@InstantArcade Indeed! I was very much aware that during the ceremony the address by the president was Biden. I am glad it was him… Congrats to you too! :)
@esden Alles Gute und herzlichen Glückwunsch!
@esden Congratulations! It's good to have you here.
@esden congratulations, my friend! I just wish the “experiment” was going better at this point.
@scott_dixon Thank you! I keep telling myself that we “just" need to keep our friends and family close, build communities and stay positive. We have no choice but to get through this. Let's make the best out of it. :)
@esden Congratulations, and welcome to the extended family! The US is lucky to have you.
@kbob Thank you, I appreciate it. I hope I won't disappoint you all. :)
@esden congratulations and thanks for enrolling in the experiment... hopefully we can get it working properly again

@esden Congratz!

Don't forget to celebrate with the most american movies possible
- Blazing Saddles
- City Slickers

@discatte Thanks! Great recommendations. I will make sure to watch them! :)
@esden Congratulations!! Looking sharp, too. Sucks about the timing, otherwise I'm very happy for you!
@zka Thanks! We will get through this! :)