Wifey is becoming a citizen!

[gmichael]

Congratulations to the three of ya's, I wish for the best.My wife just received her permanent resident card she is from Belarus we have been married for five awesome years.

Thank you, and congratulations right back. I know it's not easy to get to where you and she are now. The rest is just a lot of waiting. Only 3 or 4 more forms to fill out. One more interview. As I'm sure you know very well, that's nothing compared to what it took to get that green card.

 

[gmichael]

Congrats!

So when do they let you get yours?

They told us that they are out of money now.

 

[Davemcc]

Congrats to your wife, on both becoming a citizen and being chosen to give the speech.

In my experience, the secret to public speaking is to say what you have to say and not be concerned with the audience reaction. Communicating your message is the purpose. How it's received by the audience is out of your control so there's no point in worrying about it. Some will love the speech, others hate it, others won't even listen. The point is that at the end, you've said your piece and shared your ideas with those who really do care to listen.

I've had to do some public speaking and it's really easy when you just don't care how the audience reacts.

 

[agarwalro]

Spectacular! Being a resident alien who has to do the whole paperwork thing, I can appreciate the effort this takes and while others can appreciate the milestone, I can also appreciate the relief and closure this news brings. Congrats all around.

 

[gmichael]

Congrats to your wife, on both becoming a citizen and being chosen to give the speech.

In my experience, the secret to public speaking is to say what you have to say and not be concerned with the audience reaction. Communicating your message is the purpose. How it's received by the audience is out of your control so there's no point in worrying about it. Some will love the speech, others hate it, others won't even listen. The point is that at the end, you've said your piece and shared your ideas with those who really do care to listen.

I've had to do some public speaking and it's really easy when you just don't care how the audience reacts.

Thanks. All advise is welcome and passed on to the wife.