New York Mets baseball player Jose Quintana became a #NewUSCitizen on March 19! José Guillermo Quintana is a professional baseball player from Columbia and the starting pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. Quintana left training camp to take his naturalization test in Miami. For the past 6 years, Quintana has been living in the Miami area on a green card. His wife, Michell, received her citizenship three weeks ago. Their youngest daughter, Alana, was born in the States and is automatically an American citizen, and their oldest daughter, 8-year-old Ariana, is studying to receive her citizenship as well.
In announcing becoming a U.S. citizen on Instagram, Jose said:
Sin olvidar mis raíces🇨🇴🇺🇸
Today I’m Became an American Citizen. ( me convertí en un Ciudadano Americano.)
Hoy fué un día muy especial, Gracias Dios por esta bendición 🙌
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 #NewUSCitizen.
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