Almost 70 immigrants become U.S. citizens in UNI naturalization ceremony
- Nearly 70 immigrants became U.S. Citizens at a naturalization ceremony, reflecting ongoing efforts to address citizenship issues among adoptees and immigrants.
- A, a woman adopted from South Korea, discovered she lacked citizenship after attempting to secure a passport, putting her at risk of deportation.
- Advocates urge Congress to eliminate age cutoffs in citizenship laws, emphasizing that thousands of adoptees could benefit from this change.
- Organizations emphasize the need for better access to adoption records to help adoptees obtain citizenship and avoid risks stemming from citizenship gaps.
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She grew up believing she was a U.S. citizen. Then she applied for a passport
Among those fearful of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are adoptees who grew up thinking they were U.S. citizens — only to find out years later, in adulthood, they're not.
Almost 70 immigrants become U.S. citizens in UNI naturalization ceremony
University of Northern Iowa hosts naturalization ceremony for new citizens • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Judge Mark Roberts (left) hands Chance Amani (right) her certificate of naturalization on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Brazil. Iran. Sudan. Tanzania. As United States immigration officers called out countries, more and more of the crowd gathered in the University of Northern Iowa Mauker Union ballroom stood up. There were 25 countries represented among the almost 70 immigrants attending their naturalization ce…

University of Northern Iowa hosts naturalization ceremony for new citizens
Brazil. Iran. Sudan. Tanzania. As United States immigration officers called out countries, more and more of the crowd gathered in the University of Northern Iowa Mauker Union ballroom stood up. There were 25 countries represented among the almost 70 immigrants…
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Among those fearful of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown are adoptees who grew up thinking they were U.S. citizens — only to find out years later, in adulthood, they’re not. (Image credit: Family photo)
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