ORLANDO, Fla. — Thousands of legal residents plan to continue their paths to citizenship as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services resumes in-person services at its field offices June 4.
What You Need To Know
- Citizenship and Immigration Services offices closed for in-person services in mid-March
- Naturalization can only be done in-person
- Learn more at https://www.uscis.gov/
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The coronavirus pandemic temporarily shutdown in-person services in Mid-March.
Anthony Asenjo said he can finally learn when he can take his Oath of Allegiance during his naturalization ceremony after a year of waiting.
“It’s going to be awesome," Asenjo said. "I’m trying to get that date before the election. I’ve been looking forward to voting — that’s what I’ve been waiting for.”
The naturalization can only be done in person not virtually or over the phone.
To see more of Anthony's story, watch the video above.
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