Citizenship Interview
The interview was a success. Praise The Lord! It was scheduled for 11:30am and although my attorney told me they usually run late, they called me in right on time. The interview was the shortest in history, I was in and out in 10 minutes. I was asked to lift my right hand and swear to tell the truth, it was very exciting!
The officer who interviewed me Fred Mapanao was very kind and quite funny. He was very impressed to see that I was carrying a U.S.A flag in my hand and when he told me, I smiled and showed him my other flag on my lapel, then he was REALLY impressed 
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He asked me the basic NO questions, “Are you a habitual drunkard?” etc. And then the YES questions “Do you agree with the laws and regulations of the United States?” For my history test, he asked me only 6 questions and I got them right. Colors of the flag, three branches of the government, when was the independence declaration signed, who was the first President of the United States etc, I was hoping he would ask me all 100 questions that I know by heart, but he only asked me 6. I signed a bunch of papers and pictures and before I knew it, he stood up and congratulated me.
One thing I noticed was that I was the only one with an attorney. I told Mr Linkon I was lucky to have him. He has been a real champ through this process and we thank God for His life. After the interview, my baby-love took me out to lunch to my favorite restaurant in Del Mar “En Fuego”.
Here’s a few pics of my big day.
God Is Good….All The Time!
20 Comments Add your own
1. Steven | April 26th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
Wooohoooooooo!!! Good job!
You are American as apple pie!
2. Sudi | April 26th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
You are my life and I love you!
3. Dan | April 26th, 2007 at 8:15 pm
Congratulations!
4. Mom | April 27th, 2007 at 12:29 am
I am very proud of you. Your patients and attention to details made your citizenship possible. Grandma amd Gramdpa would be very happy for you too. I love you very much.
5. Denise | April 27th, 2007 at 8:33 am
The United States is lucky to have you!! I can’t wait until you take your oath and everything is official, but this is such a beautiful milestone!
Your patience and determination have served you well, and I am SOOO proud that you’re my friend. Lots of love, Nise
6. Jules | April 27th, 2007 at 8:45 am
Congratulations, Kate! The USA is blessed to have you
. I am so happy for you!
7. Frank | April 27th, 2007 at 9:09 am
Congratulations, Sudi!! …or should I say, “My fellow American?”
8. Sudi | April 27th, 2007 at 9:12 am
YESSSSSS! Music to my ears!
9. Dad (Mike) | April 27th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Congratulations ALL AMERICAN GIRL! You are probably the only one in our family that knows all 100 questions. God bless you.
10. Mr Linkon | July 21st, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Great pictures, but who is the “old guy” on one of the photos?
Thanks for the generous compliments on your card and on the website.
11. MikeE | July 21st, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Congratulations Sudi on the interview! That’s great news.
12. Pastor Steve | July 21st, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Praise God, how exciting! It has been interesting to see how God has been in this process from the beginning. Let me know when you will be sworn in.
13. Jeannie | July 21st, 2009 at 3:08 pm
CONGRATULATIONS! I looked at the pictures! You look gorgeous! I am thrilled for you, Sudi! Love you bunches!
14. DianeP | July 21st, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Congratulations, Sudi! What a wonderful website, too! Thanks for updating us on all that’s going on in your lives! You sound eccstaticly happy! And that makes me happy! Keep up the good work.
15. Penny | July 21st, 2009 at 3:09 pm
PTL!!!!!!!!!! He is faithfull!!!! Even when it takes 11 years. Let me know when all is complete. Love you. We do need to keep in touch more. I miss you and think about you often.
16. Dad | July 21st, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I’m sooooo happy for you Sudi! As far as I’mconcerned you are a real American girl right now!
17. JimL | July 21st, 2009 at 3:10 pm
That is so AWESOME! What a blessing. Love you- Daddy Jim
18. DanG | July 21st, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Yo Sudi and Steven! Fantastic news Sudi! You deserve it sister! Doesn’t marrying a u.s. citizen make you one? I need to brush up on my immigration knowledge. You will do just fine Sudi. May God grant you favor in the eyes of the officer and will be done according to the will of Jesus Christ for your life.
19. JimR | July 21st, 2009 at 3:12 pm
My dearest Sudi, I am so glad for you!!!! Just turn on your wonderful charm and you are a shoe in with the officer.
20. Mom | July 21st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
WOW, HAPPY DAY, CONGRADULATIONS. I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. You have been an all american girl all your life. We will have to have a party for you. Think about what you want (go out for dinner, picnic at the beach or both) it’s a big event. Love You
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