Dolph Lundgren of Rocky fame and his new wife Emma Krokdal were ecstatic to announce on Tuesday that they are officially legal American citizens.

“Finally did it!” Londgren, 66, wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of himself holding his papers and waving an American flag.

“I’ve been in this country on and off for 40 years now,” he continued. “First as a student then as a fighter and an actor. America has given me some wonderful opportunities and an amazing life. I’m proud to become a U.S. citizen and officially make this my home.”

“I love America and the wonderful opportunities this country has given me,” he later added to People Magazine. “I’m proud to finally become a U.S. citizen and officially make this my home. It’s about time.”

Krokdal, 27, also shared a photo of herself waving the American flag as she held her official citizenship papers.