In celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) held naturalization ceremonies throughout the greater Chicago area in September and October that welcomed immigrants as #NewUSCitizens:
After the naturalization ceremonies, the #NewUSCitizens were offered the opportunity to register to vote in the upcoming November elections. Becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen is a key step in gaining the right to vote in U.S. elections. Until a person becomes a citizen, they are generally not eligible to vote in federal, state or most local elections. Once naturalized, a person has full voting rights, which allows them to participate in choosing leaders and shaping policies that impact their community and the country. After the naturalization ceremony, new US citizens can register to vote, often with support from volunteers or organizations present at the event, helping them quickly and easily complete this essential civic responsibility. Registering to vote formalizes this new right, enabling participation in upcoming elections.
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Naturalization to become a U.S. Citizen can bring many rights and privileges, such as voting in elections and becoming eligible for certain government jobs. United States citizenship also has financial benefits and protections. Understanding all the rights and responsibilities associated with becoming a United States citizen is important before applying for naturalization. Add your name to the list of #NewUSCitizens.
Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen? The immigration attorneys at Godoy Law Office work with you to evaluate your immigration status and guide you in your journey to becoming a U.S. citizen. If you need help with an immigration issue, please contact our office at 630-630-345-4164.
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Immigration Attorney Mario Godoy has years of experience guiding clients with immigration issues through the immigration process along with guiding clients through the criminal case. Godoy focuses on family-based immigration law, business immigration law, removal defense, and criminal defense representation of immigrants. A criminal charge or conviction can be devastating to your immigration case. With over a decade of immigration law experience and memories of family members who were deported due to bad legal advice, Godoy is committed to helping other immigrant families receive the legal justice they deserve. As a legal entrepreneur who practices immigration law, criminal law, estate and probate law, and running two successful law firms, Mario Godoy understands the importance of keeping families together and making a home and future in America.
