I’m closer to making my decision to apply for a change of status from resident alien (hate that term), commonly known as green card holder, even though it isn’t green, to American citizen. The decision is not as straightforward as you may think because it is wrapped up in my identity.
Part One:
My parents emigrated from Hong Kong to England in the early 1960s. I spent the best part of my childhood and young adult years getting to grips with being British-born Chinese. With age and maturity, I had resolved many of my identity issues and was comfortable integrating my Chinese heritage with my British nationality...

