Thread: 6,300 immigrants become U.S. citizens in Los Angeles

6,300 immigrants -- including some from Orange County -- become U.S. citizens in Los Angeles

March 16, 2017
Updated 1:06 p.m.VIEW SLIDESHOW

Alex Ho, 32-years-old, Santa Ana, via Vietnam, has his photo taken by his wife Kathy after he became a U.S. citizen during naturalization ceremonies for 3,160 people at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalized 6,300 new U.S. citizens during two ceremonies at the Los Angeles convention center Wednesday.

The candidates met all the requirements for citizenship and represented more than 130 countries.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/c...ip-center.html

And I'm sure without back ground checks.

You know what's been going on in the past 30 years is so awful and so sad, because for the legal immigrants who come here and do their work to become citizens should be a happy time for them and for US. We used to feel good about immigrants who came and chose to become citizens of our country, I know I always was. That's when numbers were controlled, that's when people came legally. abide the rules and were excited to become part of our country, or so we thought. But, this massive insane flood of illegal aliens worsened by the massive increases in legal immigration has taken what should have been a nice, good and happy thing and turned it into a nightmare that is destroying our nation. It's not the fault of the new citizen, I realize that, they had an opening created by our idiot Congress, and they simply took advantage of it. But that said, the resentment falls on them, nonetheless, right or wrong, fair or not, that's just the way it is.

Congress has let our country down in so many ways, it's too many to count, especially on immigration, trade and the income tax. The three issues together have bankrupted our nation, destroyed our domestic tranquility and ruined the lives of millions and millions of Americans.

I hope Republicans in Congress now understand that, unite behind Donald Trump's plans to fix our country, and reverse these policies that have hurt our nation and people so much.

Naturalization Information

Naturalization is the manner in which a person not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen. In this section, you will find information on eligibility requirements, the naturalization process and test, how to help your students get information about naturalization by attending an information session, and how to contact USCIS.

Naturalization Eligibility Requirements
Naturalization Process
Naturalization Test
Naturalization Information Sessions
Contact USCIS

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Naturalization Eligibility Requirements

Before an individual applies for naturalization, he or she must meet a few requirements. Depending on the individual’s situation, there are different requirements that may apply. General requirements for naturalization are below.

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
• Be a permanent resident (have a “Green Card”) for at least 5 years.
• Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you apply.
• Demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400.
• Show that you have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400.
• Be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
• Be a person of good moral character.
• Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution.

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Naturalization Process

In general, the naturalization process includes the following steps:

1. Determine if you are already a U.S. citizen.
2. Determine your eligibility to become a U.S. citizen.
3. Prepare Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
4. Submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
5. Go to the biometrics (fingerprinting) appointment, if applicable.
6. Complete the interview.
7. Receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
8. Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance.
9. Take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.
10. Understand your rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen.

Please review the USCIS brochure 10 Steps to Naturalization: Understanding the Process of Becoming a U.S. Citizen (PDF, 582 KB). For more detailed information on the naturalization process, please visit Citizenship Through Naturalization and Path to U.S. Citizenship or read A Guide to Naturalization.

To learn about incorporating the naturalization process into classroom instruction, please see EL/Civics Online, the free training module for teachers and volunteers.

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Naturalization Test

During the naturalization interview, a USCIS Officer will ask questions about an applicant's Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and background. An applicant will also take an English and civics test unless he or she qualifies for an exemption or waiver. The English test has three components: reading, writing, and speaking. The civics test covers important U.S. history and government topics. See below to learn more about the test and the free study tools available to help your students prepare.

Speaking Test
An applicant's ability to speak English will be determined by a USCIS Officer during the eligibility interview on Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

Reading Test
An applicant must read aloud one out of three sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to read in English. The Reading Test Vocabulary List (PDF, 165 KB) will help your students study for the English reading portion of the naturalization test. The content focuses on civics and history topics.

Writing Test
An applicant must write one out of three sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to write in English. The Writing Test Vocabulary List (PDF, 161 KB) will help your students study for the English writing portion of the naturalization test. The content focuses on civics and history topics.

Civics Test
There are 100 civics questions on the naturalization test (PDF, 295 KB). During an applicant's naturalization interview, he or she will be asked up to 10 questions from the list of 100 questions. An applicant must answer correctly six of the 10 questions to pass the civics test.

Your students have two opportunities to take the English and civics tests per application. If they fail any portion of the test during their first interview, they will be retested on the portion of the test that they failed between 60 and 90 days from the date of their initial interview.

For more information on the naturalization test, please visit:

• Study for the Naturalization Test
• Naturalization Test Components (PDF, 1.21 MB)
• Scoring Guidelines for the U.S. Naturalization Test (PDF, 343 KB)
• Applicant Performance on the Naturalization Test
  

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Naturalization Information Sessions

USCIS regularly holds information sessions for the public. These sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Attendees will learn about:

• naturalization eligibility requirements
• the naturalization process
• the naturalization test
• rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship
  

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Contact USCIS

See the Contact USCIS page to help your students:

• find a USCIS office
• schedule an appointment with USCIS
• call the National Customer Service Center
• check case status
• check processing times
• sign up for case updates
• send an inquiry to USCIS
  
  https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/te...on-information

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