Over 700 immigrants sworn in as new U.S. citizens at El Paso Coliseum
Over 700 immigrants sworn in as new U.S. citizens at El Paso Coliseum
by Staff
Thursday, April 18th 2019
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More than 700 immigrants from 51 different countries were sworn in as new U.S. citizens at the El Paso County Coliseum Thursday.
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — More than 700 immigrants from 51 different countries were sworn in as new U.S. citizens at the El Paso County Coliseum Thursday.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, with U.S. District Judge David Guaderrama presiding, welcomed 740 of the United States' newest citizens at a special ceremony.
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon foreign citizens or nationals after fulfilling the requirements established by Congress. After naturalization, foreign-born citizens enjoy nearly all the same benefits, rights and responsibilities that the Constitution gives to native-born U.S. citizens, including the right to vote.
During fiscal year 2018, more than 750,000 immigrants were naturalized nationwide, with approximately 5,300 individuals naturalized through the El Paso Field Office, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The youngest immigrant, Miguel Angel Aldana Perez, 18, and the oldest immigrant, Ramon Colom, 83, to be naturalized are both from Mexico. The 1st Armored Division Band from Fort Bliss performed the national anthem.
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