Criticism erupts over canceling of U.S. naturalization ceremonies in New York

Criticism erupts over canceling of U.S. naturalization ceremonies in New York

Federal officials have canceled upcoming ceremonies, according to elected officials.

Rockland County Legislators Urge USCIS to Reinstate Naturalization Ceremonies After Sudden Cancellations

Rockland County lawmakers are calling on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediately reinstate local naturalization ceremonies following the abrupt cancellation of scheduled events, including a Dec. 5 ceremony that was set to welcome approximately 100 new citizens. In a letter sent to USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow, twelve Rockland County legislators — Jay Hood Jr., Aney Paul, Alden Wolfe, Phil Soskin, Paul Cleary, Itama…

Beloved American Tradition Canceled Until Further Notice

It has been announced that, effective immediately, Rockland and several other Hudson Valley offices are being forced to cancel their naturalization ceremonies. This order has come from the NYC Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, and is a federal order from the Trump administration.  A naturalization ceremony is the final step in the arduous journey towards becoming a citizen. The day  is marked by taking the Oath o…