New Americans Welcomed at Yellowstone

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming is set to  welcome 38 new Americans during a naturalization ceremony  Thursday at Yellowstone National Park.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick will administer the Oath of Allegiance

The 38 citizenship candidates originate from 22 countries including:

  • Australia
  • Belarus
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • China
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Honduras
  • India
  • Italy
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • New Zealand
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Russia
  • South Korea
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • Vietnam

The new citizens are residents of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana communities surrounding Yellowstone National Park.

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North Entrance to Yellowstone in Gardiner, Montana. Photo Scott Anderson

A Partnership For New Citizens

The USCIS, in collaboration with the National Park Service, celebrates the dedication and commitment shown by these new citizens. A partnership since 2006, USCIS and NPS aim to deepen the connection between new Americans and the National parks.

Date and Time: Thursday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m.
Location: Arch Park, Gardiner, Montana, within Yellowstone National Park.

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Gardiner, Montana entrance to Yellowstone. NPS Photo

New Americans and attendees are encouraged to share their experiences on social media using #NewUSCitizen, #FindYourPark, and #MyParkStory.

For further details about USCIS and its initiatives, explore their official website or engage with them on popular social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.