Immigration reform merits what seems like obsessive and excessive attention because of its vast and critical implications to millions of people – currently and in the future. However, it is important to look away sometimes and celebrate our immigration process and those who have navigated it to take their final step into citizenship.
Naturalization Celebrated
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September 17 is Constitution Day, with 2014 being the 227th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. Authored mostly by founding father and later fourth President James Madison, the document has guided our nation’s laws and been amended accordingly (27 amendments including the Bill of Rights). September 17 is also Citizenship Day, and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service celebrates the occasion by inaugurating thousands of citizens in naturalization ceremonies throughout the country.
This year, USCIS naturalization ceremony will include 27,000 new citizens in 160 different ceremonies over the course of a week throughout the country. For Americans who are not born with US citizenship, naturalization can be one of the most special days of their lives. USCIS is encouraging new citizens to share their experiences with the hashtag #newUScitizen. The Law Offices of Andrew Wood, LLC are proud to have been able to contribute this years new naturalized citizens.
Eric Matthews teaches a citizenship class: