ASTORIA, OR. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will welcome 30 new U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Columbia River Maritime Museum. USCIS Portland Field Office Director Margaret Rosenast will administer the Oath of Allegiance, and Columbia River Maritime Museum Executive Director Bruce Jones will offer welcoming remarks to the new citizens.
 
The citizenship candidates originate from 20 countries: Brazil, Canada, China, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Iran, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Togo, Taiwan, United Kingdom and Vietnam.
 
USCIS  often participates in naturalization ceremonies at museums – like Columbia River Maritime Museum – schools, libraries and other notable locations to celebrate the conclusion of an immigrant’s journey to citizenship and honor the commitment they’ve shown along the way. Special venues not only make these events meaningful for those who have voluntarily chosen to participate in American democracy and dedicated themselves to the country’s future, but they also reflect the strength and spirit of the United States.
 
USCIS encourages new citizens and guests to share their naturalization ceremony experiences and photos through social media, using the hashtag #NewUSCitizen.

When: Thursday, March 7, 11 a.m.

Where: Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103

Contact: USCIS Public Affairs Officer Claire Nicholson, email: [email protected].
 
Columbia River Maritime Museum Media Relations Caroline Wuebben, email: [email protected].

Notes: The new citizens’ naturalization certificates contain personally identifiable information. We request that media outlets not publish/share photos of new citizens holding their certificates unless that information is blurred.

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