The citizenship candidates originated from 21 countries, including Afghanistan, Brazil and China.
in Camden during a special naturalization ceremony on Independence Day, federal immigration officials said Tuesday.
“Promoting citizenship and making the naturalization process accessible to all who are eligible are a beautiful extension of many ideals that birthed our nation 247 years ago,” USCIS director Ur Jaddou said. Sal Sosa, receives his citizenship certificate and American flag during the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony, aboard the Battleship New Jersey, in Camden, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.More than 5,500 new citizens are being welcomed in more than 180 naturalization ceremonies nationwide between June 30 and July 7, immigration officials said.
The ceremony at Battleship New Jersey, a living museum and memorial, is part of the federal immigration office’s annual July 4th celebration. Independence Day-themed naturalization ceremonies were held across the country.
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