To commemorate flag day, the USCIS is holding naturalization ceremonies in Buffalo, New York, Baltimore & Washington, DC, among other places. The USCIS director will personally attend ceremonies at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC and at Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
The naturalization ceremony is the end of a long process that immigrants must pass through before becoming citizens. Before becoming citizens, immigrants must gain permanent residency in the United States, often through either family-based immigration or employment-based immigration. Then, the immigrants must maintain that status for three to five years. During that time, the immigrants must pay taxes and demonstrate good moral character. After the required waiting time, the immigrants must then apply for naturalization, complete an English speaking and writing test and complete a civics test.
If you are seeking to naturalize in New York, please contact a New York naturalization lawyer to ensure your eligibility and to assist you in correctly completing the process.
Congratulations to all new citizens.