Washington County, Utah - (10/18/2022). For the first time ever, Zion National Park was the setting for 34 new citizens to take oath and become naturalized.
The National Park Service and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Series have a partnership that encourages both agencies to co-host naturalization ceremonies in these special places set aside for public enjoyment and historical commemoration.
The ceremony amongst the red rocks in Zion added natural beauty to the transition to U.S. citizenship in a publicly owned national park.
Counting down to the November 8th deadline to vote in the U.S. midterm elections. Go deep into the issues that make this election one of the most closely watched in American history on The Inside Story-Midterm Elections 2022.
An 89-year-old woman from Jamaica was among the more than 2,100 people sworn in as U.S. citizens at Dodger Stadium. She tells Jonathan Vigliotti her story.
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POP QUIZ:
USCIS 100:45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
USCIS 100:46. What is the political party of the President now?
USCIS 100:28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
USCIS 100:29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
USCIS 100:20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*
USCIS 100:23. Name your U.S. Representative.
USCIS 100:47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
USCIS 100:43. Who is the Governor of your state now?
USCIS 100:48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
USCIS 100:50. Name one right only for United States citizens.
It was a big day for 149 people from more than 30 countries as they were sworn in as U.S. citizens at the Citizenship and Immigration Office in Hialeah.
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, our Administration reaffirms that diversity is one of our country’s greatest strengths and gives thanks to the many generations of Hispanic leaders who have helped build this country and continue to fight for equity and justice.