Nigerian Man Celebrates as He Finally Gets US Citizenship after Years of Living in America
- A Nigerian man identified as Benedict Nwachukwu has shared his joy after passing his naturalization test to become a US citizen
- Benedict said he has been living in America since 2001 and has remained on visa status till he finally applied for a green card
- Six years after applying for a green card, he has now been approved to become a citizen of the United States of America
Benedict Nwachukwu, a Nigerian man who relocated to America 21 years ago, has passed his test to become a citizen of the country.
Benedict said he left Nigeria at the age of six with his mother to seek greener pastures.
In 2001, he arrived America for studies at a medical school and remained on a student visa status for years.
Source: UGC
He subsequently applied for a green card, and years later, he was granted citizenship by the American government.
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The process was tough
Benedict revealed that it was difficult for him to get people who would help him write to Government to consider his request for citizenship.
According to him, some people bluntly turned him down but luckily, he found 10 people who agreed to look at his CV and attest for him.
Sharing his full story on LinkedIn, he said:
"Today I took and passed my naturalization test to become a U.S. citizen. It's been a long journey. I came to America in 2001 on a student visa. I stayed on that visa status for 12 years through the end of medical school. If you know anyone on a student visa you know that it requires yearly renewals, constant proof of education and is quite a burden for a teenager/young adult."
Benedict disclosed that he has been an immigrant all his life and chose America as the place where he wants to settle, build a career and eventually raise a family.
He added:
"Ultimately I CHOSE I believe in the American dream. I am the American Dream. I hope that my fellow Americans never take for granted all of the rights and opportunities that you are given and that others work so hard to attain."
Netizens congratulate Benedict
Reacting to his story, Ify Osunkwo said:
"Congratulations! Now you must join ANPA and share your experience w the younger generation www.ANPA.org the association of Nigerian physicians in the Americas New president Chinyere Anyaogu md mph."
Richard Nelson stated:
"Congratulations. It always amazes me how immigrants cherish their citizenship while those of us who were born here take it for granted. Very happy for you and welcome."
Oluwaseun reacted:
"Some were born, some were made!! Congrats."
Emem Washington added:
"Congratulations to you on every part of your testimony! Wishing you continued success!"
Anderson DaSilva added:
"What an inspiring story. After so many years trying to proof that he didn’t come to America to take but to give, he was finally recognized as part of this great nation."
Nigerian man celebrates getting US citizenship after 13 years
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man, Wilfred Asuquo, celebrated his win on social media after becoming a citizen of the United States.
Wilfred said it took him 13 years to get his US citizenship, adding that he has lived in the North American country without committing any crime or breaking any law.
Social media users have celebrated Wilfred who shared an adorable photo of himself holding his citizenship certificate.
Source: Legit.ng
