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Posted by Lena on June 14, 2001 at 09:23:37:
In Reply to: Re: Applying for US Citizenship posted by Ukrainian on June 13, 2001 at 21:07:17:
: Why do you need US sitizenship???? Only change you get is abble to vote. Is it so important for you?
Dear Ukrainian,
The main reason for me to get US citizenship is to avoid the possibility of being detained in Ukraine because I do not hold a so-called PMZh stamp (which I think is unconstitutional and is an old Soviet law which should have been abolished some time ago). I heard too many contradictory stories about people leaving without it and do not want to be taking any chances or being asked for bribes. The whole idea of putting a closure to the immigration process would greatly relieve me. Ukraine is not a democratic society and does not have a solid legal base which would provide security and trust in its systems and its processes. And, unfortunately, I do not see any opportunity for improvement in the near future.
Tell me if I am missing something or overreacting.
P.S. And yes, voting would be important to me since I live in this country.