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Liam Neeson becomes US citizen
delalluvia:
His reason was very sweet
http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/08/27/2009-08-27_liam_neeson_becomes_us_citizen_after_goodwill_received_in_america_since_natasha_.html
Nice to see that her organs were donated
David In Indy:
I couldn't read the article. There's an advertisement that is blocking the left hand side of the screen and the text is obstructed. Anyway, this is good news! I've always liked Liam Neeson. He is a brilliant actor.
Ellemeno:
I didn't know he was Natasha Richardson's husband.
It's only been 7 months since she died. I didn't know people could become U.S. citizens so quickly.
delalluvia:
--- Quote from: David In Indy on October 19, 2009, 08:53:19 pm ---I couldn't read the article. There's an advertisement that is blocking the left hand side of the screen and the text is obstructed. Anyway, this is good news! I've always liked Liam Neeson. He is a brilliant actor.
--- End quote ---
Here you go.
Irish actor Liam Neeson has become a U.S. citizen, inspired by the outpouring of good will he received in America after the death of his wife, Natasha Richardson.
The actress died in March, following a ski accident in Quebec, Canada.
In the wake of that horrific event, the 57-year-old actor says he received a steady, extraordinary and continuing, stream of condolence letters from Americans.
"That is partly the reason why I've recently become an American citizen," Neeson said. "I'm still a proud Irishman, of course," he added, "but I've become an American citizen - I'm very proud of that."
Appearing yesterday to promote his latest film, "Five Minutes of Heaven," Neeson also paid tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy, who died of brain cancer Tuesday night at the age of 77.
He recalled how the "Lion of the Senate" comforted him in the wake of his own family's tragedy.
"I met him a couple of times over the years, and he wrote my family a very, very beautiful, touching condolence letter when Natasha died earlier this year," Neeson said. "He was a special man. It's the end of an era."
delalluvia:
--- Quote from: Ellemeno on October 20, 2009, 12:55:26 am ---I didn't know he was Natasha Richardson's husband.
It's only been 7 months since she died. I didn't know people could become U.S. citizens so quickly.
--- End quote ---
It's apparently possible according to this site:
How Long Does the Process Take?
Depending on where and when you choose to file your application, the period of time between sending in the completed application and the interview to become a U.S. Citizen can vary from five months to more than two years.
http://www.uscitizenship.info/ins-citizenship-process.htm
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