The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California will welcome 76 new U.S. citizens during a special Independence Day naturalization ceremony on Friday, June 30, at 10 a.m., aboard the USS Hornet.
Judge James Donato will administer the Oath of Allegiance. USS Hornet COO Laura Fies will deliver the opening remarks, and USCIS San Francisco Acting Deputy District Director Joseph J. Hamilton will offer congratulatory remarks to the new citizens.
The 76 citizenship candidates originate from 32 countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, South Korea, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Yemen.
This ceremony is part of USCIS’ annual Independence Day celebration of our nation’s 247th birthday and the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. USCIS will welcome new U.S. citizens at Independence Day-themed naturalization ceremonies across the country.
Ceremonies at American landmarks celebrate the conclusion of an immigrant’s journey to citizenship and honor the commitment they’ve shown along the way. Historic venues not only make these events meaningful for those who have voluntarily chosen to participate in American democracy and dedicated themselves to the country’s future, but they also reflect the strength and spirit of the United States. USCIS encourages new U.S. citizens and guests to share their naturalization photos on social media using the hashtag #NewUSCitizen.
Russell Moore is the Director of Events & Outreach at the USS Hornet. Reach him at [email protected].
