Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Born in the USA

Factoring in the costs of the 4 applications, biometrics fees, and the physical exam, it costs a non-resident family member of a US citizen about $1800 to request residency in the United States for 2 years. After that, you pay several hundred more to become a permanent resident, and finally a citizen. So, if you were born in the US, you are fortunate, literally! You just saved yourself a lot of money, not to mention hassle and scrutiny, in becoming a citizen of the most prospered, comfortable, powerful country in the world.

3 comments:

Angie said...

That's a lotta money. It'll all be worth it in the end! Or... you could just move to Mexico.

Miriam said...

My history teacher had us all take the citizenship test thing today. I would've been granted citizenship =D

Ben said...

That's wild and crazy. I wonder how much it would cost me to become a Mexican citizen.