Odd one out.

I am now the only non US citizen in this house.

Hubby was sworn in today.  Came home with his certificate and a little flag etc.

He called me in the car to tell me he couldn't actually get sworn in (he is the worst for winding up.....) as there had been an issue with an old speeding ticket of mine which had hindered his case.

Of course I fell for it...started going into how I HAD sorted the mix up out - they had actually assigned it to him by mistake....anyhow - he was describing the ceremony whilst I was still plotting evil ways to make him pay for having me going. 

Today he said there were 68 new citizens sworn in during his 'session' - from 30 different countries.

Apparently, this INS procedure, compared to Green Card/Legal Alien application, is 'a piece of piss.'

Still need to get a new appointment for mine.  Still worrying about 'the test.'  Oh and I also fell for him telling me that Jan 1st 2010 would bring in a new test with double the question..... Yes, I am truly that gullible.

New US citizen

 Now comes his job of getting a US passport.

He was planning to do it expedited - as he has a trip out of the country in less than 2 weeks.  So he phoned for an 'emergency appointment' and they gave him a day he can't possibly do (can't remember why) - and the only other day is the day he flies and it may not process in time.

So he has had to cancel his flight, lose his $600 and wait a few days....because then he flies to UK within the 2 week time frame so can hopefully get one before then,

Whilst he can keep his UK passport and could, in theory travel on that, he has had to give up his Green Card already....so getting back into US could prove tricky.

It is all very complicated. Very.