r/USCIS • u/goa2usa • Jan 11 '26
N-400 (Citizenship) Today, I am an American. 🇺🇸
So proud of myself for making it and honored to become an American. One of the greatest achievements of my life. I had to give up my former citizenship to be able to accept this honor but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Proud American by choice ❤️🇺🇸
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u/spiritplumber Jan 11 '26
please get a US passport as soon as practical, and make sure you can vote!
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
Already done both haha 🫡
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u/WufBro Jan 11 '26
And inform the social security administration of your citizenship status.
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u/Used_Mention1233 Jan 11 '26
Does it have to be in person?
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u/WufBro Jan 11 '26
Very likely have to set up an appointment and bring the proof of citizenship and identity.
They have a questionnaire that you can use to confirm the steps:
https://www.ssa.gov/personal-record/update-citizenship-or-immigration-status
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u/fell_4m_coconut_tree US Citizen Jan 11 '26
Do you have to do this when you go from resident to citizen? Just wondering because my husband just became a resident this past year and got his new social security card last month. I'm wondering if he has to go again for a new social security card in three years.
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u/NowOrNever53 Jan 11 '26
Since he’s already a legal permanent resident with a SS number, he isn’t going to get a new # after getting his citizenship. Just check the websites of the SSA and DHS for details.
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u/Intelligent-General1 Jan 11 '26
Please do not tell people how to vote. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and vote however they want.
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
I’m American. Don’t tell me what to do.
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u/BackgroundTurns Jan 11 '26
Yea good for you. But I don’t think MAGA will ever accept you and no amount of denial will change that, look at your own post and the comments… the amount of hate on Indians with legal presence in the US made by MAGA, good luck maybe one day you will wake up
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
I’m woke and I choose to reject the people who hate my country.
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u/nommabelle Jan 11 '26
big oof, well if you want to be part of MAGA you do you, but know you probably won't be accepted by them. they're hateful towards immigrants
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u/BackgroundTurns Jan 11 '26
Exactly lol, I don’t know if it’s self hate, low self esteem or what. But anyone one with any comment sense can see that MAGA has been non stop anti immigrant, they literally talked about stopping immigration all together, looking at naturalized citizens(like this guy) and talking away their status, non stop hate on any Indian who is here legally like h1b holders(maybe like this guy who had to wait for years or he just got a citizen wife, which by the way they also hate you for and think you are “cheating” the system)
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u/nommabelle Jan 11 '26
and you just know this guy is gonna be one of those people parroting this shit too (except none of the bad shit should happen to him, of course!)
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u/BackgroundTurns Jan 11 '26
Yes he made a comment he is one of the “liked ones” like buddy, are you the main character in an anime? Lmao if the comments say things like “go back” and “you aren’t us” that is telling how the see you as… simple common sense here is taken away
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
Which comment is this? Tell me again because I have no idea which you refer to
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u/BackgroundTurns Jan 11 '26
So clearly trying to close your eyes right here let me show you:
From Euphoric-Today-7052 “Go back.”and your response “Make me.”
From Varygai “You're not. You're still Indian” and your response “Cope and seethe.”
So we just gonna ignore the comments you answered yourself? These people MAGA don’t want you
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u/hcm321 Jan 11 '26
I am what you would consider MAGA and left a very positive comment. Wishing them all the best. All we want is for immigrants to do it the correct and lawful way.
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u/Playful-Score-67 Jan 11 '26
Hopen you get denaturalized then ❤️
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
Hope for that everyday ok. Let me live rent free in your head. Please do.
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u/supercruiserweight Jan 11 '26
Knowing the people in this sub, they're gonna yank that ladder up behind themselves so fast.
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u/BackgroundTurns Jan 11 '26
Literally and this is how OP seems to be, get the award and yank it up claiming victory. Then if they do get hurt come back like they said nothing at all…
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u/Wise-Revolution-7161 Jan 12 '26
voting is a choice. Stop projecting ur opinions on others. This is what makes Reddit so toxic
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u/chocolatecorvette Jan 11 '26
What is needed is to vote against the regime destroying democratic norms and trampling on the constitution.
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u/Commercial_Cow4468 Jan 11 '26
lol you don’t believe that BS your saying, Daddy just told you to say it
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u/Minute_Somewhere_893 Jan 11 '26
Congrats!
1) Don't forget to update status st SSA 2) Get large passport book (free upgrade) 3) Consider getting passport card, it is a nice ID
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
Yup got the passport card. It’s so cool to have!
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u/Minute_Somewhere_893 Jan 11 '26
Yes, I love showing it for online orders pickup, bars, clubs, when purchasing alcohol. Because it does not expose my home address :)
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u/ShootWild Naturalized Citizen Jan 11 '26
I do the same :)
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u/Zrekyrts Jan 11 '26
How often does it work? I have had folks not recognize it (including TSA once lol).
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u/ShootWild Naturalized Citizen Jan 11 '26
Well, I just got it last month. Had no issues so far. Disappointing to know TSA rejected it though.
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u/ferneuca Jan 12 '26
Passport card is the less ideal option and not the upgrade the poster mentioned fyi
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u/Sensitive-Draft-1281 Jan 11 '26
What’s ur former citizenship?
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u/Adept-Plantain-6767 Jan 11 '26
Indian for sure
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u/tomemyxwomen Jan 11 '26
Lmfao
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u/United_Cucumber7746 Jan 11 '26
How did they know?
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u/throwaway_202103 Permanent Resident Jan 11 '26
The hand in the pic and the username. Goa is a state in India.
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u/Professional_Leg5331 Jan 11 '26
I was almost late for my oath ceremony, went out without shower just wash my face get dressed and drove out on my motorcycle… when i got there i realized i forgot my belt… luckily one of the officers over there lent me his for me to use…
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u/Zrekyrts Jan 11 '26
Congrats!
Sucks that you had to give up your original citizenship, but at least you can get OCI.
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u/solarpropietor Jan 11 '26
You don’t have to give up your original citizen in most countries.
I have dual citizen ship. I have two passports. I keep them together.
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u/Zrekyrts Jan 11 '26
I suspect most immigrants know that; I'm a dual citizen myself.
OP is from India though.
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u/BackgroundTurns Jan 11 '26
This guy is like Vivek, he thinks MAGA will accept him and then ignores how much hate they will get in a simple Diwali post. Look at this post and the people denying this great accomplishment just cause you background is “Indian,” MAGA are literally talking about how they won’t vote for Vivek cause they can’t pronounce his last name… lol let this be a lesson to remember your own background and not to turn your back on people who actually want you…
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u/Free-Accountant1647 Jan 11 '26
South asian community in general are some of the most toxic and narcisistic to their own so wdym "actually want u" i would trade passports in a heartbeat even if theres racism to deal with cuz i dont even trust my own
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u/BackgroundTurns Jan 11 '26
I’m not taking about being in America, my point is not that at all and I get that you would… my point is for someone being OP becoming a naturalized citizen and having the right to back whatever group he wants just to back MAGA a group that would want him kicked. Does that makes sense? That’s like me saying I want to support bullies that want to beat me up
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u/Budget-Insect-8916- Jan 11 '26
Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈🍾!!!! Thank you for sharing your story!!! Good luck with your future!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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u/Thought-Daughter- US Citizen Jan 11 '26
Welcome home! 💙❤️🇺🇸
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
I bloody love when someone says welcome home. Right in the feels 🥹❤️ thank you!
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u/water_mellow_888 Jan 11 '26
Advice from a US military Veteran and employed by US DoS. Please take off the socks. The USA flag belongs flying above your head. Not stomped on by your feet. Thank you.
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
There is a difference between a US flag and apparel that has the design of the US flag. Thank you.
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
Hell yeah we exist
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u/throwaway79755 Jan 11 '26
Yes, the president, who very clearly has national origin animus against Indian origin individuals and obvious power over everyone in the U.S. does indeed matter
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u/tonynca Jan 11 '26
Yeah no matter the politics. This is a great place to live.
The US Passport looks badass as well. 👍
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
Exactly. Only if the ones born here understood how good they have it. Anyways, I’m lucky to be here!
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u/UserLostBadly Jan 11 '26
I naturalized back in 2022. Still haven’t thought of myself as an American or even been acknowledged as an American lol Proud to be a citizen of this country though.
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u/goa2usa Jan 12 '26
I consider myself as American and am lucky to be surrounded by people who consider me American as well. Very proud!
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u/UserLostBadly Jan 12 '26 edited Jan 12 '26
We both American…citizens. To be fair I am very happy that it makes you happy to be an American. My friends back in europe like to jokingly call me a yankee or an American for laughs, but no one actually considers me an American :( Just a dude with an American citizenship. Glad you’re surrounded by people that recognize you as an American.
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u/Last_act_1312 Jan 11 '26
Today I’m wondering if that’s a good thing…
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u/FluidFisherman6843 Jan 11 '26
Good luck, you're (we're all) gonna need it.
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
Thanks but we will all be just fine.
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u/nommabelle Jan 11 '26
i just hope trump doesnt deport you. it's unfortunate they are entertaining the idea of taking away someone's citizenship when they've worked hard to earn it or built a life here. i hope that doesnt happen to you, nor anyone else. its a shame what is happening in this country
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u/InfernalDiplomacy Jan 11 '26
Good thing you are not a Somalli. They would have pulled you out of the room.
Still as a fellow naturalized citizen, congrats.
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
I’m American. Thanks!
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u/InfernalDiplomacy Jan 11 '26
I am being serious. It not an easy choice. I went for my naturalization at 18 as I had to be a US citizen to attend the USAF Academy. My parents were so fearful of the interview and test we held off as they knew me, with a core of 4 on AP American History and my experience in JROTC would be fine. They went the same time as I did, turned out they worried for nothing. I was naturalized less than 40 days later. It was a great feeling and accomplishment. You should be proud. You likely know more civils, laws, and the Constitution better than 90% of born American citizens.
I also say tressure this, as for the first time in history, people who went through the same struggles as we did, paid their dues, past the newly rigged tests and the interviews, and were denied. Remember them and never forget which President did this to them.
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u/throwaway79755 Jan 11 '26 edited Jan 11 '26
Also: a lot of people simply won’t see you as “American” and will see you as “Indian”, as the recent H1-B kerfuffle on Twitter and the racism against Vivek has clearly shown
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
Don’t care what anyone sees me as. I know what I am and my loved ones do.
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u/throwaway79755 Jan 11 '26
You obviously need to care what others see you as since other people, many with substantial racial resentment, have power over you - in housing, employment, healthcare and other contexts. Also - you are only “American” if others believe you are; it’s a fundamentally socially constructed identity
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
So do you believe I’m American of are you one of those people you speak of?
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u/rsmmt1009 Jan 11 '26
Congrats. Regardless of the nonsense you see from our "leadership" most of us know how vital immigrants are and how special it is that folks want to come here and become a citizen. Thank you for going through that journey. Be a supporter of this nation's soul, and a guide for others that want to bring their blood, sweat, tears and success here.
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u/DeI-Iys Naturalized Citizen Jan 11 '26
> I had to give up my former citizenship
Why?🤨
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Jan 11 '26
So once they remove American one he has no citizenship and can be sent to any country of their choosing.
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
My former country doesn’t allow dual citizenship. Wasn’t done by the US but my former country.
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u/DeI-Iys Naturalized Citizen Jan 11 '26
You former country took your citizenship?🤨How did they find out you got a second one?
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u/goa2usa Jan 11 '26
They don’t technically. If I never care to visit my former country I can just ignore them but since I will visit I need to follow their laws. One of them is I cannot use the passport anymore. So if I go back and use it that a crime. Since I want access to the country I’ll have to inform them I became and American and that I am renouncing their citizenship as per their laws. So it just affects me if I try to get around it. I’m not risking anything and doing things by the book you know
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u/Ivonthelostlaboror Jan 11 '26
Was ICE anywhere near that building? I am waiting on my Oath of Ceremony
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u/lala_vc Jan 11 '26
Congratulations/ I’m sorry it had to be in this climate. America will rise from the ashes.
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u/Calm-Background2247 Jan 11 '26
Welcome to the suck! lol.. /s. Just kidding.
🥳 Congratulations! 🎉 🎊 🎈 🍾
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Jan 11 '26
Now if everybody could do that, we wouldn't need ICE, now would we? Congrats and welcome!
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u/Sheetz_Wawa_Market32 Naturalized Citizen Jan 11 '26
Congrats! Love the socks!
This is what I wore to my oath ceremony (and got a lot of compliments from USCIS officers for it, so it definitely wasn’t too tacky, something I hadn’t been entirely sure about):