Well, guess what, people? I'm still a dyed-in-the-wool, star spangled banner shouting, 100% American.
NO CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP FOR YOU!
It was ridiculous. "Young man," says the portly, chatty judge,"I see maybe ten people a week. And nine out of ten of them are trying to con me."
Encouraging, isn't it?
He wants PROOF that I was here from 2000 to 2004 . . . bank statements from closed bank accounts, affidavits from everyone from Abe to Zeke . . . I don't know. Is this worth it?
I just don't know.
Sorry to hear that Nicky. But you need to focus on the positives. The judge called you "young man". It's maybe the last time you'll ever hear that term applied to yourself unless you bribe someone. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, if adopting Canadian citizenship was important enough for you to have begun the process in the first place then you need to see it through. You'll hate yourself if you don't. Yes the cynicism of the judge is distasteful (nine out of ten???) but possibly everyone has to undergo this ritual humiliation. Maybe it's part of a little naturalisation algorithm built into the system to ensure applicants display the necessary fortitude to become citizens.
So keep going. Get yourself round to those former banks and hammer on the doors until they either give you what you need or have you arrested for breach of the peace. It'll be worth it in the long run.
Well, after a bit of agonizing I am agreeing with you. It's just that extra step. I've just got to do it, because who wants to get all the way to the Hilary Step and then not get to the top?
ReplyDeleteJust have to get a bit of oxygen and I'll be on my way. He was a nice guy and he obviously has no interest in seeing anyone fail, but it reminds me of the principal and the strap, in a way. Bad boy! Bring me your perfect grades and you will be forgiven.
But I'll do it. I only have three weeks.
Yowzer. Sum up four years in three weeks.
Thanks for the comment, assisi
Nicky