New Americans Campaign Celebrates Citizenship Day
In September, hundreds of lawful permanent residents throughout the country will take the first step towards becoming United States citizens by attending free or low-cost events as part of the New Americans Campaign. This month, New Americans Campaign partners in 17 cities will hold citizenship workshops, information sessions, classes and phone banks to help citizenship-eligible lawful permanent residents take the critical next step to become U.S. citizens.
“There are many reasons to become a citizen – from petitioning for your family to come to the U.S. to being protected from deportation,” says Eric Cohen, Executive Director of Immigrant Legal Resource Center, the lead organization for the New Americans Campaign. “But it also goes beyond that – this is a critical time for immigrants to have a voice and become civically engaged in our communities. This Citizenship Day, we’re helping hundreds achieve this opportunity.”
Please visit the New Americans Campaign calendar of events for a full list of activities, like those below, taking place on Citizenship Day, Sept. 17, and all month long.
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