First Lady of the United States Jill Biden; USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou Welcome 31 New U.S. Citizens in Ceremony Honoring César Chávez

The following U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services press release reports on a special naturalization ceremony:

First Lady of the United States Jill Biden; USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou Welcome 31 New U.S. Citizens in Ceremony Honoring César Chávez

 United Farm Workers of America President Teresa Romero Recognized as Outstanding American by Choice

FRESNO, Calif. — First Lady of the United States Jill Biden and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ur M. Jaddou welcomed 31 U.S. citizenship candidates today during a naturalization ceremony held in observance of César Chávez Day at Villa La Paz in Keene, California. First Lady of the United States Jill Biden delivered remarks and USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou administered the Oath of Allegiance and recognized United Farm Workers of America (UFW) President Teresa Romero as an Outstanding American by Choice. 

First Lady of the United States Jill Biden and USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou stand for the National Anthem before formally welcoming the country’s newest U.S. citizens. The ceremony was held in observance of César Chávez Day, a federal commemorative holiday first proclaimed by President Barack Obama in 2014, which honors the man who dedicated his life to the service and justice of essential American farmworkers. 

First Lady of the United States Jill Biden presents a citizenship certificate and greets one of the nation’s newest U.S. citizens. The First Lady welcomed 31 citizenship candidates today from nine different countries, including Egypt, El Salvador, India, Mexico, the Philippines, Yemen, Peru, Russia and Israel. USCIS naturalized approximately 808,000 people in fiscal year 2021.  

USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou presents an Outstanding American by Choice recognition to Teresa Romero, the president of United Farm Workers of America and the first immigrant woman to lead a national union. The Outstanding Americans by Choice recognition is bestowed upon naturalized citizens who have made significant contributions to their community and their adopted country through civic participation, professional achievement, and responsible citizenship.

KJ