If Roshee Panique relocated in America, United States, she set her goal of getting an American citizen. She saw her dream come true after she was able to pass her citizenship exam.


Born in Bacolod located in the Philippines her family relocated into the United States in May 2016. Bacolod is considered to be the capital city of the state of Negros Occidental in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. She was in the second year of her sophomore year when she arrived in the Philippines and was graduated from Andalusia High School on the 1st of the year 2019.


“Being the United States citizen means I have the right to vote and participate within the process of democracy. I have the rights and privileges that come with U.S. citizens. I am able to stay and work in the United States as long as I would like to chase my goals and desires. I decided to become an U.S. citizen because I believed in liberty and freedom,” Panique said.


The woman said that her journey to American nationality was straightforward procedure. “When I made my application online, I was able to get an appointment to take your biometrics at Montgomery within a matter of minutes. After about a week I was scheduled to meet with an interviewer. The interview wasn’t very long. The most difficult thing was the waiting time of 5 years to apply for citizenship, however for me, the rest was easy. .”


Based on Panique There are many distinctions between living in America in comparison to in the Philippines.


“The United States has the most diverse economy in world, which means that it offers people a wider array of employment opportunities. It is also a place where you can find jobs. United States also has advanced technology and education, as well as efficient transportation and healthcare. There aren’t many opportunities for employment in the Philippines and this means it is more difficult for the Filipino to get an income source that is reliable. The Philippines has also been struggling with poverty and corruption. The people don’t receive the highest quality treatment they can get,” she said.


Although her homeland remains a close place to her heart, she is supportive of the decision of her family to move into America. United States.


“America is an amazing location to live in because you are able to enjoy the life you deserve and for which you’ve worked hard to obtain. I’m very thankful to live in America because I can access things I wouldn’t enjoy in the Philippines like a well-paying job, an education that is high quality and lots of possibilities,” she said.


Panique is at this moment in her life because of the Lord along with her father and mother.


“I must owe everything to God and He’s always in my corner and has granted me everything I’ve ever wanted to pray for. I’m extremely thankful of my parents being a great supporter towards me. In addition, I am grateful to my family members in the Philippines for their unconditional love and support they’ve shown me over a .”


She provided some valuable suggestions to anyone seeking to become an American citizen. United States of America.


“Becoming the U.S. citizen is a major commitment that needs careful planning. Be perseverant and patient. Sometimes, it takes some time to complete the citizenship take place. Don’t be discouraged and stay resilient,” Panique said.

The article worth the wait: Panique celebrates becoming U.S. citizen was first published in The Andalusia Star-News.