Finally sharing THIS with you... | Feli from Germany

[@FelifromGermany]

learn.lingopie.com/felidecember 👉 Try Lingopie for FREE (7-day trial) and get an exclusive discount! 🤓 Would YOU have been able to pass the Civics Test? 😅You can actually do a multiple choice practice test right here: www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/naturalization-test-and-study-resources/study-for-the-test/2008-civics-practice-test

[@haileeraestout5567]

Congrats @FeliFromGermany Welcome To The US

[@mattmackmack9173]

Congratulations Feli! 🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@JasonVu-h7t]

What state/city does this woman live in? How long has she been in USA? Why did she come here and not stay in Germany? Does she know Arnold Schwarzenegger?

[@1dkappe]

Oddly, I am in the process of getting my German citizenship through an attorney in München. 😁

[@williamgosvener47]

Congratulations, and thank you for going through the process to become a citizen.

[@rexxengineering8333]

Both Germany and the U.S. are very lucky to have Feli as a citizen!

[@VladislavBabbitt]

I agree.

[@michaelanders6161]

YES! A goodwill embassador for both!

[@VladislavBabbitt]

@@michaelanders6161 Amen!

[@barnabasjames]

@@michaelanders6161Goodwill? After the US has turned Germany into a US client state and reduced 1/3 of its economy for US benefit and interests I’m sure there is goodwill. Any German who philanders with America and it’s decadent culture is a traitor.

[@barnabasjames]

@ Said so what?

[@tecateconquest]

@7:02 "it's only a 10-15 minute drive". 1. Measure traveling in time instead of distance? Check 2. Driving instead of walking or public transportation? Check 3. Mace (a weapon) on you? Check 4. McDonald's breakfast in the drive thru? Check You were American before you even got naturalized :D

[@JeffreyLWhitledge]

You forgot: perfect pronunciation of “Louisville Kentucky”.

[@Stefan556]

At least 2 is forced on you

[@joeg8269]

More American than some Americans! 😂

[@GlueGunsRoses]

​@@JeffreyLWhitledgeI love that, too! But a lot of people in the US say Louisville different from the locals

[@Cellogrinder1]

Congratulations Feli! Thank you for bringing us along on this journey. It’s really fascinating to watch. Joy to you and your family.

[@maryjennings4913]

Lawrence Brown of Lost in the Pond got his U.S. citizenship two years ago. Now Feli has it!! Congratulations, and welcome to the U.S.A., as a citizen!!!

[@tedwalford7615]

I watch him too! A great way to not only learn about other places and cultures but a way to better understand our own!

[@ChristopherStandardTime]

Oooooph, Feli!

[@chancellorjake]

​@@JosephRochefort-g1l KZbin pays their top content creators well.

[@RudeDogRanch]

@@JosephRochefort-g1l Jealous much?

[@kgspollux6998]

@@JosephRochefort-g1l Let's keep in mind intercontinental flights being really cheap under certain conditions . . .

[@Lov17213]

The US needs more good sane and kind people like you. Glad to have you as a citizen!

[@jtoney2054]

Congratulations and welcome! You are a blessing to our country!

[@richardgraham9805]

Blessing? Exactly how?..what's so special and unique

[@wanderlusttravelandphotos1821]

@@richardgraham9805She is

[@wanderlusttravelandphotos1821]

⁠@@richardgraham9805 She is.

[@mracer8]

@@richardgraham9805 for one, she manage to have over 500k sub to her channel at KZbin which take a lot of talent and hardwork! how many subscribe did you say you have?

[@user-qq73hxryby]

@@richardgraham9805geez, what’s your problem? I would think that even the immigrant haters would be ok with someone who’s educated, speaks perfect American, and created her own job.

[@runawaytechgal1467]

You stated that you didn't get emotional. Your ear to ear smile is indeed an emotion. You were experiencing a level of joy/happiness that isn't reflected in your other videos. So, I do believe you were emotional, even though we always think of tears as emotions, and your smile showed your heart. Congratulations!

[@lifth13]

Das habe ich auch gedacht. Feli, du strahlst so dermaßen - das wirkt schon sehr emotional. Und auch ansteckend... Herzlichen Glückwunsch! 🎉

[@NormanF62]

We Germans are not much on showing emotion in public. A rare feeling for us but then underneath the reserved exterior, people can see our warmth, friendliness and how we really relate to others. Americans are a kind and welcoming people by nature. Took me a long time to become one of them and I’ve not regretted it over the passing years.

[@hayleyam28]

And the fact that she didn't sleep much the night before. Anxiety, nervousness, and excitement are also emotions.

[@dougmyers8767]

Congratulations, Feli! Happy to count you as one of us!

[@CURTIS-W5CER]

@dougmyers8767 she didn't say she would be one of us. She NEVER give up her German citizenship.

[@txjeb]

​​@@CURTIS-W5CERShe did join us. It doesn't have to be mutually exclusive. She is a citizen of two countries with diverse and long histories. Germany of course being much much older.

[@CURTIS-W5CER]

@txjeb No. It does have to be. Or she's not an American at all.

[@ChrissyCoole]

Feli is now not only a U.S. citizen but she also got to keep her German citizenship which is awesome!

[@SynthMan65]

Feli will be one of us once she is officially sworn in at, most likely, in Louisville, KY.

[@jerbear54521]

CONGRATULATIONS, CITIZEN! We are happy and proud to have you join us as citizens. May God bless you always, and may God bless America!

[@zulickj]

Congratulations Feli!! I truly wish we had more citizens in our country like you. I'm proud to call you my fellow American. Well done!!

[@recoveryguru]

She is more educated on the US government than many born in the US.

[@1972Ray]

@@recoveryguru You'd be surprised, and why the jab? I'm a random US guy with a picture of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the bill of rights, and my wife is involved in local politics. I don't know why people feel this unstoppable urge to rag on the US and the people here.

[@homemini9254]

Her German beginning was far more important then becoming a gringo

[@MichaelBrehmer]

Feli, you truly are among the best of us. So proud of you.🎉

[@tedwalford7615]

Wow! What a nice welcome!

[@joeblog2672]

@@tedwalford7615 That is awesome! She has to get plastered on alcohol with that though!

[@hidajetsejdic4270]

Off course is she the best, she’s actually from Europe…

[@wietholdtbuhl6168]

Wow Die Brehmer😊

[@FelifromGermany]

Thank you Mike! :)

[@joeg8269]

Congrats Feli! When people ask, "...what makes America great?..." I'm never at a loss for an answer. THIS is what makes America great! 🇺🇸

[@AlexanderWinterborn-r6p]

What makes us great is "out of many - one." When we live up to it.

[@inotoni6148]

I don't have an answer to that question. Perhaps one answer could be that the USA has a lot of space.

[@gregory596]

This was the answer in the HBO series _Newsroom_ Q - What makes America the greatest country on earth? A - You do.

[@joeg8269]

@gregory596 amen!

[@desperadox7565]

Sure. And mass deportation starts in 3 weeks.

[@earlmcclung9573]

Congratulations! You are exactly the type of person that the United States needs. Your civics knowledge would put most native born citizens to shame. Your command of the English language is also impressive. I have to admit, I had a little tear in my eye when you took your oath. So great to have you as an American citizen.

[@Skilletfan]

@@earlmcclung9573 I did, too. That was a beautiful thing to watch.

[@virginiav.1172]

Congratulations Feli! I also am a nauturalized US citizen originally from Germany (Nuremberg). Sharing your process will be helpful to so many other people. We are so happy to have you here!

[@Alex_Gordon]

Nürnberg*

[@worstgamer1162]

Burger*​@@Alex_Gordon

[@VulcanOnWheels]

@@Alex_Gordon I suppose one is the English version and the other one is the German one.

[@erroneus00]

Do you also claim to be a dual citizen? I have it on good authority, US authorities are already looking into this matter.

[@gregorygant4242]

You are like Sandra Bullock the actress,well sort of , she grew up in Nuremberg I think but I don't know if she has dual citizenship. I love Nuremberg Wursts and Lebkuchen .

[@rn1005018]

FELI! So proud of you! Congratulations! We are honored to have you join us!

[@drewk3402]

Congratulations, Feli! You are a wonderful addition to our country.

[@suzkstein]

I am so happy for you. I have followed you for years and feel very proud for you. I actually got all teary-eyed when I watched your ceremony. It means a lot to me to be an American and I am truly happy to have you join our ranks as a citizen!!

[@rexmyers991]

Yes - my wife asked me why I had tears in your eyes. So proud of you.

[@joevano]

I’m so happy for you! My wife did this in Oct 2003. Our 3 kids still remember and talk about the naturalization ceremony and they were only in kindergarten to 4th grade. I’m not sitting here tearing up, if you were wondering.

[@josephroman8568]

Congratulations Feli! We are blessed to have you!

[@DiacriticalOne]

Congratulations!I have attended and helped out with hundreds of naturalization ceremonies as a federal court official in Brooklyn, NY. It is always inspiring and a joy to welcome new citizens. We welcomed about 65,000 each year, 280 at a time (in two court houses). It never got old. I am so happy for you. We are lucky to count you among us.

[@davidbrimble5759]

My wife and I have always enjoyed your channel. We are happy for you. Congratulations!

[@philipgarison8158]

Feli, congratulations on gaining your US citizenship! I had the biggest, dumbest grin on my face while watching you take your oath, lol. I am so proud of this accomplishment you have achieved!

[@warp00009]

Heartfelt congratulations! We welcome you and are glad you are here, all our immigrants make the U.S. great!

Legal immigrants do, illegal ones don't. Let's not lump them all together.

[@katieyoung7271]

Congratulations Feli! We're very fortunate to call you a fellow citizen.

[@kevinm.8682]

Congratulations Feli! Welcome my fellow citizen. Thank you for making the effort, going through the process, and achieving your goal. We welcome you with open arms.

[@gridlockjoe]

Congratulations, Feli! We are happy to have you as a citizen!

[@lucasrem]

As a citizen, The German American president over Joe !

[@aniwaya12]

Congratulations!!!!! I am a natural born citizen originally from West Virginia. My dad’s family is from and still have relatives in Hinterweidenthal, Germany. I served in the military for 20 years but never got to visit the area of my dad’s side of the family. It is good to see you document the process and will say most people couldn’t answer the civics questions you were asked.

[@derMikester]

Yes indeed. Nice post.

[@gregorygant4242]

Where is that place exactly in Germany never heard of it.? Is it a village a small town ?

[@haileeraestout5567]

My Grandma's Dad Is German And My Last Name "Stout" Is An Actual Beer Brand 😂

[@aniwaya12]

It is a municipality in western Germany.

[@gregorygant4242]

@@aniwaya12 Which state in Germany do you know ?

[@mhw745]

I have actual tears in my eyes. I stumbled across your channel a few years ago so I have been watching your journey since then. Congratulations and welcome as a new citizen.

[@christopherfegley421]

I'm choking up too

[@sirjohnbrian]

Same.

[@Wyomingchief]

I literally just posted the same thing. I'm an American born citizen but it really does my heart good to see the dream is still alive. And yeah my damn allergies acting up this morning😂😂

[@kgoodrick]

I am a US NBC. I grew up all over the world, so I know how lucky we are to get a delightful human such as you as a fellow citizen. Happy New Year!!

[@DB-zp9un]

Hello, fellow American!!! You are just as much a citizen as all of us that were born here!!! That's one of the great things about being an American!!! I'm sure many of us were emotional for you!

[@Mike-h8m]

I agree! 🔥❤🔥

Not quite. Naturalized citizens can have their citizenship taken away, US born citizens cannot. Big difference.

[@Ina-g2v5j]

@David M Yes I am sure Europeans or Australians would be sad to give up a lot of paid vacations, a better effective healthcare, free university education and better education overall. They want to live in fear of being killed by mass shooters. They want their children to pledge allegiance to a flag like na*is did. They want obesity added to their food supply. They want to work at multiple jobs to make ends meet and where the employer can pretty much fire you for calling in sick. They want to side step over the rampant homelessness and drug abuse. Why would anyone from Europe or Australia want that garbage lifestyle? Lmao 😂

[@bobbybarnes408]

CONGRATULATIONS! This country needs MORE citizens of your caliber.

[@jps0117]

Calibre? We left Britain to spell it caliber, buddy.

[@bobbybarnes408]

@@jps0117 there I fixed it. Are you happy now KEN?

[@georgemartin1436]

I remember when my GF was going through all this. Though I felt tortured asking her all those same questions day after day after day, she (and Feli) know more than most Americans and I am proud they are both citizens.

[@celticviking4562]

Congratulations Feli. Happy for you. Blessings to you. You are a true example like of all of our European ancestors that came before you.

[@almightytherabite915]

Very nice! Honestly, you probably know more regarding US civics than half of the rest of our population does! I'm glad you happened to upload this today, the smile it prompted was much needed.

[@Subgunman]

Thank goodness today youth who will be coming of age in a few years to vote know very little to no knowledge of Civics since it is not taught in many schools today.

[@irisclaudia3670]

That's awesome Feli. Congratulations. I am a German girl living in Ohio since 2021 . I can relate to everthing since I went nearly through the same process , Green Card and all. I was also at the consulate in Frankfurt. I am married here in the US, but soon I want to apply for the US citizenship ( I want to keep as well my German citizenship ) . This video helped a lot, and good luck to you and Ben for your future. I know what it means to go from one country to another and being a " kid " of 2 different cultures. Alles Liebe und Gute.

[@inotoni6148]

Und was magst du an der USA? Ich lebte auch in einem anderem Land 5 Jahre, bin aber trotzdem zurückgekehrt.

[@irisclaudia3670]

@@inotoni6148 Ich habe die USA schon immer geliebt, habe mich immer hier wohlgefühlt, auch bei vorherigen Besuchen , ich war das erste Mal 1997 hier, und ich schätze die Menschen die Kultur, die Möglichkeit die sich mir bietet meinen Horizont zu erweitern und Neues zu lernen. Ich bin von klein auf mit meinen Eltern um die Welt gereist so für mich ist das jetzt nicht eine schwere Entscheidung gewesen. Ausserdem bin ich hier verheiratet , aber wie Feli möchte ich meine Deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft behalten, aus verschiedenen Gründen, und bin deshalb über das neue Deutsche Gesetz erleichtert, das macht vieles einfacher.

[@Optix-Code]

Congratulations! My mother is from Germany and just became an American citizen about 10 years ago.

[@stuffnva]

Welcome to my country Felicia. You will definitely add to our greatness. I am proud to welcome you as a citizen.

[@FunPHYSICZ]

You answered more questions about the U.S. than 90% of Americans can answer. America is lucky to have you. Congratulations.

[@ACWhoCares2]

@@Raven-l8w That's because we never needed too..I fail my German version of that test constantly too because I was born, raised and still live here 😂 😂

[@anyabar31987]

In my senior year American history class we had a girl who was going through the process to be a citizen. Our teacher pit all of us against her on a citizenship test and of course she won.

[@JimmyMon666]

I learned all this in Government class in high school, and still remember most of it. Of course I also follow the news (which is mostly politics), so anyone who follows the news should know most of this.

[@CallSignWeasel-zk2nr]

Only 90% of democrats. 90% of Republicans can.

[@alias9025]

Congratulations. My wife became a naturalized citizen in 1982 as did her brother and sister at different times. There are 4 kids among us, 3 of whom are doctors. We have also helped a few friends work through the process. You have learned more civics in the process than most folks your age have learned.

[@elr.4780]

Congratulations Feli, you are a welcomed new citizen to the U.S.! We are happy to have you!

[@nickhydier1201]

Wow, herzlichen gluckwunsch, Feli! Du bist jetzt offiziell Deutschamerikaner!!😀🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@desperadox7565]

Amerikadeutsche!😎

[@nickhydier1201]

@@desperadox7565 Ja, das auch.

[@clymerwright8591]

Congrats you beat my wife! She has lived in the US 50 years and been married to me an American for 30 and she still hasn't done this. I'm going to make her watch this and finaly decide to do it. She like you can anwser all those founding & history questions better than I!

[@BryTee]

I'm a UK citizen. Lived in the US for 30 years, greencard for 21. Paid all my taxes, no criminal anything (not even a speeding ticket). Married to an American for 15 years. I was married before (in the UK), divorced. Of my 5 children, 3 were born in the USA. 1 has an American mom. Of my 2 UK citizen children, 1 has a greencard (even served in the US military, but still not a citizen), the other child moved permanently back to the UK. Early December was my 50-50 point for living UK vs US. So now I've lived in the US more than I ever lived in the UK. My question is why should I (or your wife) go the next step? I will never be outside the US for more than 6 months. Voting is pretty much pointless (I'm in California - it's very Democrat, so my 1 vote is a drop to the 17 million votes), and having the ability to not be on a jury seems like a win according to every American I speak to. Also if I did become a citizen, the idea that if I then leave (which if I did it'd be that I'd do that forever) that I'd be stuck paying US taxes - seems crazy.

[@seattlegirl2077]

I think it is wonderful that 80 years ago we were at war with your country of origin and now you are a citizen here. Welcome!

[@5roundsrapid263]

It seems the Japanese and Germans are closest to us now! They went through the same postwar realignment.

[@seattlegirl2077]

@@5roundsrapid263 My father, who was a Japanese POW, would have been trilled. He always said to his grandchildren that they needed to be friends with those of Japanese decent so that nothing that awful would happen between our two countries again. He was so pleased my daughter was randomly assigned a girl as a roommate who had a grandfather that was a Japanese WWII vet just as he was.

[@Roger-rx8xm]

Congrats, Feli. I am happy for you.

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

Congratulations! Proud to have you as a fellow citizen, youtuber, and Ohioan! Thank you for documenting the journey for us.

[@bgroovin1343]

What? You follow her as well?! Dang, small YT world. You need to do a collaboration with her and do a history trip together to Germany.

[@nickmcconnell1291]

We are so lucky to have someone so intelligent and wonderful as you.

[@tomg6214]

Congratulations! 🎉 Awesome! 🎉 We are lucky to share you with Germany! German-American Girl in America & Germany. My German naturalized US citizen grandparents (all 4) and great grandparents (2) would be so proud of you!!! Thank you for bringing my German roots to me through your videos!!!

[@Locke99GS]

I was smiling throughout this whole video. I love when new people choose to be here and become citizens. Congratulations!

[@ken-uq7vr]

Feli, Congrats and thanks for coming here legally. On behalf of many of us, WE"RE PROUD TO HAVE YOU!!!

[@michaelmorgan9824]

Why am I crying? So proud of you and happy for Ben also. I have been following you since the beginning of your German Girl videos and also a proud Patreon of you. Anyway CONGRATULATIONS Servus und Tschüss!

[@marcpaloma2262]

Heartfelt congratulations to you, Feli! Such wonderful news! Wishing you and Ben many years of happiness in Germany and the US!

[@ArekuMizuhara]

Hallo Feli! Meinen herzlichen Glückwünsch, dass deine Reise dich am Ende zu diesem Punkt gebracht hat und du deinen Traum verwirklichen konntest. Ich wünsche dir und Ben alles Gute für eure Zukunft! Grüße aus Essen!

[@TheSpatulaCity]

Congratulations Feli! You're definitely a welcome addition to this great nation.

[@anakreyszig303]

Congratulations, Feli! We are so glad you are here to stay.

[@pranshukrishna5105]

why does she need to file a return when she is not obliged to pay taxes to US, when living in germany

[@alisonflaxman1566]

She's moving back to Germany.

[@pranshukrishna5105]

@@alisonflaxman1566 temporarily

[@josephesquivel4066]

​@@pranshukrishna5105 Who knows with US tax law. None of it is supposed to make sense.

[@TRUTHisTRUTH70]

Yay!! Congratulations, Feli!! We're so happy you're "official"!! ❤

[@timsongster]

Congratulations..... We welcome you with open arms. Make us proud .... I worked for New York State and one of the best days on the job was witnessing the swearing in ceremony ... SO HAPPY FOR YOU

[@heathermackey5714]

Congratulations Feli.....this was joyous news to end the year with! I'm so happy that you have chosen to be member of our tribe...we are better because of it!

[@Calaf59]

Ich gratuliere dich und möchte dich als amerikanischen Staatsbürgerin begrüßen, Ich danke dir dass du deinen Weg zur Staatsbürgerschaft mit uns gelteilt hast. Ich danke auch Ben für seine Hilfe dabei. Ich bin sehr stolz auf dich als wärest du meine eigene Tochter. Alles gute!

[@bjski48]

Congratulations , Feli ! My family can here from Poland in 1880 and 1990 and I still am grateful to be here in America.

[@maikotter9945]

in a 110 years span? Or is there a typing error, at the years?

[@ZebZanko]

Congratulations and Welcome! Well done! God bless! 👍👍👊

[@mrmadmaxalot]

My Russian friend just became a US citizen back in September. It was such a happy moment for her and all of her friends. I hope you had a lot of people to celebrate with! 😊

[@Pawel33007]

Happy for you, glad to have you around. Congratulations

[@charlesclark4177]

Happy to call you my fellow American! Congratulations

[@enfuegobuddha]

Glad to have you as a fellow citizen, Feli.

[@ChrissyCoole]

Congratulations Feli!!! This is such wonderful news and not only are you such an honest, sweet girl and you really deserve it to become a U.S. citizen and the states are lucky to have you as one of it's citizens!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!! Congratulations again sweetie!!!! 👏👏🙏🙏🎉🎊🫶🫶👍👍

[@JamieRoberts77]

Congratulations, Feli! It’s a pleasure to have you here! Germany and America are lucky to have you! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jamesklutho6051]

You have made the US a better place. Congrats.

[@jameshall2999]

Congratulations Feli! I'm viewing this on December 31, 2024. Ive been following you for about two years on and off.

[@JKVisFX]

Feli, here is one giant CONGRATULATIONS to you! This really brought a few tears to my eyes seeing you take the oath. I am really proud of you, from one American to another. So cool.

[@blue92blue92]

Congratulations! Welcome officially to the U.S. as a citizen. I have to admit that as a Cincy native and still living in the Cincinnati area I got a little choked up watching this. I know you will be moving back to Germany for a while but I really hope you will come back to Who Dey nation at some point. It is nice to have someone to watch who is local, intelligent, entertaining and educational all in one.

[@TsunamiBeefPies]

❤ Congratulations!! From a fellow Cincinnatian, I'm proud and happy to know that you've accomplished this! Our country--and our city!--are fortunate to have you. I hope you do videos about your first voting experiences (primary and Election Day), because I was born here, and it still thrills me every time I vote. Congratulations, Feli!

[@robinbirdj743]

So excited for you, Feli! Of course, you couldn’t renounce your homeland but now you have TWO!!❤

[@blondejohn25]

Wooo! Congratulations and welcome! We are so happy to have you!

[@donaldharkins9616]

Congratulations to you. How fitting it is that you have chosen to become U.S. citizen given your great accomplishments here over the 8 years you’ve been in our country. YOU are a great addition to our citizenry! Well done video here BTW!

[@williamhamilton6643]

Congratulations Feli! So happy to welcome you to this country as an official citizen. People like you make America what it is today and elevate our country. You join millions of your fellow countrymen in coming to this country and contributing immeasurably to our success. You become a US citizen under better circumstances than many, which is probably why it wasn't as emotional as you might have anticipated. One of my ancestors came to America from Germany when his farm became a battleground in the 1800s! My grandmother always told the story of how she and others on her ship burst into tears when they saw the Stature of Liberty on their way to Ellis Island after being trapped in Europe during WWI. There are millions of Americans with similar stories and it made becoming a US citizen something for which they were eternally grateful. You took every part of the process seriously and as a result will probably value your citizenship more than many people who did nothing to earn it. Your knowledge of our history was impressive, and your English skills are incredible. I grew up in northern Ohio and am really amazed you don't have any hint of an accent, unlike many in southern Ohio. Just remember that soccer isn't football and you'll be fine!

Her English skills far surpass most Americans.

[@chrisbirch4161]

Congratulations....we Americans are so fortunate to have you such a talented communicator as a citizen.

[@ambient_odysseyTOAO]

Congratulations Feli, so glad and happy to see you excited through the whole process! Such an amazing accomplishment 🫶🏼.

[@MichaelG5500]

Congratulations Feli! America is proud to have you as a citizen!

[@claudiomartinez5645]

Congratulations Feli. I became a citizen long ago. Don’t loose your Certificate of Citizenship you will need it if your passport expires. If you need to make a copy it has to be an authorized copy.

[@gregorymauldin5988]

It would probably be a good idea to get an official copy and store the original in a bank's safe deposit box in case anything were to happen to the copy.

[@Tyrael112]

I suppose that's the equivalent of a birth certificate or social security card for naturalized citizens.

[@barbaraives4962]

Congratulations, Feli🎉🎉 and may both countries always feel like home to you!

[@andrewmacias]

Congratulations Feli 🍾 🎊 🎉

[@mattmackmack9173]

Congratulations Feli! 🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@susieqmartin2746]

Congratulations welcome to the American family we are blessed to have you!

[@jonteske4267]

Happy you are one of us! I'm also an ethic German (technically Prussian). I found a record of one of my ancestor's naturalization (in 1865) The family went to the local courthouse, the German-speaking judge swore the head of the house hold. The language was fairly similar, though it mentioned "The King of Prussia" (In German.) It was less than a year after they arrived. I guess sailing over on a three masted sailing ship was something they didn't wish to repeat. This Eastern Wisconsin area was rather totally German at the time.

[@stravs8097]

German speaking judges/communities in the US are disappearing fast as is German history and even German people (through intermarriages and race mixing). The long war didn't end with the short few years of military conflict, the long war is psychological. When Theodore Kaufman penned "Germany must Perish!" he wasn't alone in the sentiment, nor in the praise it received at the time, nor in the longer aim to destroy not only Germany the country, but Germans - the people - their long long history that predates even the English and the English language. It had to be for a world - wide nationless world order to eventuate. That is how a 3000+ year conflict is dealt with.

[@deannawesenberg4211]

I too have Prussian ancestors. My 2nd great grandfather is the one who immigrated, although we have not been able to find any evidence of when or where in Prussia he came from. Even his sons knew nothing of it as on his death certificate everything is unknown. I did find his naturalization paper along with my great grandfather and his 3 brothers which is interesting as they all were born here in Wisconsin.

[@jonteske4267]

@@deannawesenberg4211 I'm also from Wisconsin (originally) from Manitowoc. My Prussian immigrants (I think they were all Prussian except for the 1/16th of me that is Czech from a paternal grandmother.) I live in Maryland now as I came here for work after college. I was somewhat lucky as between family letters and LDS record which an unrelated fellow with my surname found. He got it down to a small village in North Poznan Province in present day Poland. As WW II ended, former Posen [Poznan], Pomerania [Pomorza] and parts of Silesia provinces were ceded to Poland as war reparations. The Poles then expelled all the ethnic Germans. This other John (I'm Jon) Teske hired a Polish genealogist to go to our respective villages and photograph them as they are now. So I have an actual place I can point to. In the Czech case we can go to a street address. My Teske ancestors settle in and around Antigo, WI. My grandparents came to Manitowoc when my grandfather was transferred there by J. C. Penneys. His wife's family were from Manitowoc but ended up in Antigo, probably for work.

[@JackieOdonnel]

Germany/USA are so lucky! Congrats, Feli! And I’m already rooting for Ben!

[@P51Dfan]

Congrats Feli and welcome to the US! Thank you for sharing the journey with us.

[@buyerclub2]

Congratulations. People who like you, that choose to become citizens make me proud to be an American and live in a country that welcomes people and share our diversity.

[@kmclane12]

A very big congratulations 🎈! 🇺🇸 !! 🇩🇪 !! Blessings and Peace ✝️❤️

[@richardboll8763]

Congratulations, Feli! You have taken the same steps that my mother and two aunts did when they moved from Germany to the US in the 1950's.

[@melissacarney4645]

Yay!!!!! Congratulations!!! We are so blessed to have you here!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@callmebigpapa]

Congratulations and thanks for making America a better place by being here!

[@alisonflaxman1566]

But she became a citizen so she could move back to Germany so she won't be here.

[@CallSignWeasel-zk2nr]

​@@alisonflaxman1566she should've just moved back. She clearly hates American values.

[@CallSignWeasel-zk2nr]

@callmebigpapa and how, exactly, does an immigrant who knowingly and willingly violates the oath of allegiance, add the the fabric of this country and make it a better place? Especially when she intends to move back to her country of origin.

[@callmebigpapa]

@@CallSignWeasel-zk2nr She is going to move back here.....havent you see her videos she has been Americanized. I have friends from all over the world (because of my job)who lived here for a while and moved back to their native country only to return to the USA. Despite some faults and having a lot of self hating cry babies I think the US is the best country in the world at this time.

[@CallSignWeasel-zk2nr]

@callmebigpapa it absolutely is the best country in the world. But with things like the state department refusing to enforce the renunciation clause and permit dual citizenship under color of law, we're quickly diluting that greatness.

[@terryc7142]

Congratulations, and WELCOME! 🥰🎉

[@dianeangelo2227]

I cried during the ceremony 😢 My Mom was born and raised in Germany. My Dad was stationed in Germany in the late 1940's they met, fell in love, and she immigrated to the U.S. I remember when she became a citizen of the U.S. She was very proud and we were too. Congratulations! 🎉

[@wolftitan]

Happy New Year, Happy New American, CHEERS!!!🎆

[@williamtayloe3624]

Welcome aboard! I'm proud of you becoming a citizen of this great country.

[@donalddurham3006]

Congratulations Feli! This is fantastic! Willkommen! 🎉🇺🇸

[@robertgirau7339]

Thanks!

[@tommcdonald1873]

I have my mother's certificate of naturalization displayed in my hutch above my desk. Congratulations on your citizenship.

[@stevenrothwell2008]

Congratulations Feli. As a Brit/American I'm so happy for you.

[@ewittkofs]

Congratulations, Feli. Welcome to America! You are a truly great example of an immigrant citizen, well done.