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Welcome New Citizens!
Posted on Jul 27 2022
Yesterday we were thrilled to congratulate 12 ILCM clients on becoming U.S. citizens! Our clients were among approximately 900 other individuals taking the oath ceremony at the Saint Paul River Centre yesterday. Spending the morning surrounded by the hundreds of celebratory new citizens and their families was a great start to our day and a joyful reminder why we do what we do.
One of our clients taking the oath yesterday was Alba. Alba arrived in the United States when she was 17 years old and now, 31 years later, she’s finally a U.S. citizen! She registered to vote directly after the ceremony and this fall she’ll be voting for the very first time. Congratulations Alba!
Another one of our clients taking the oath yesterday was Ariana*. Ariana has been a longtime client of ILCM. With her ILCM attorney, Ariana applied for asylum and special immigrant juvenile status and was eventually given asylum. Seven years later she is finally a U.S. citizen. Ariana is looking forward to going to college and becoming a CNA. Congratulations Ariana!
*The client chose to use a pseudonym to protect their identity.
Another of our clients taking the oath yesterday was Maria. Maria was so happy to finally become a U.S. citizen. She has been a client of ILCM for over a decade and we’re thrilled to see her to this part of her journey. Maria and her sons were planning on a celebratory meal to celebrate. Congratulations Maria!