121 Immigrants Become American Citizens in North Dakota

FARGO — On the campus of North Dakota State College, Wednesday, June 9, the Nationwide Anthem rang as 121 immigrants took the oath to serve and turn into official members of The US.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Discipline Workplace director Trina Swanson is among the many individuals serving to newcomers by the lengthy means of turning into a citizen.

“Each immigrant has a special course of and a special path they take, however it’s secure to say it’s lengthy for all of them to undergo, many steps to undergo the ultimate stage of turning into People. They usually make the selection to turn into Americans, and we’re very completely satisfied they selected to do this immediately,” Swanson stated.

121 new faces with 121 completely different tales. Many got here in search of refuge, like Bederaj Basnet. Initially from Bhutan, a small nation north of Bangladesh, he moved to the U.S. 5 years in the past along with his household, fleeing for a greater life.

“To depart (…) to exist over there — there isn’t any human rights in Bhutan. For that, it led us to be right here immediately. A spot for the liberty, the place completely different international locations come right here for (…) freedom and rights” he stated.

Others seeking to make an affect on the nation, like former U.S. fight interpreter in Afghanistan, Mohammad Omid.

“I’m making an attempt to show myself and be an excellent citizen, and be useful for the group, for the society,” Omid stated. “Attempt to be at all times there for america authorities as I used to be earlier than. So, I’m right here anytime that the individuals, the federal government, that the group want. I’m prepared.”

Individuals from 40 completely different international locations, now residing in 26 completely different communities in North Dakota, are actually U.S. residents.