Success Stories
Across the country the New Americans Campaign and its network of partners are helping citizenship-eligible lawful permanent residents achieve their dreams of becoming American citizens.
2017
My Citizenship is Forever: Feeling Fully American After 44 Years
By Eduardo Bejarano, Houston
Applying for Citizenship: I Should Have Done It Sooner
Giannina Diaz Coello, Maryland
Why I Became a Citizen at 79
Florencio Sunga Mallari Sr., Los Angeles
2016
Have a Voice Through Citizenship
Maria Rendon, San Francisco
Celebrating Citizenship After 36 Years
Josefina Anguiano, Orange County
An Inspiring Spirit: A New Citizen, A Century Old
Chun Oi Chung, San Francisco
“Don’t Fear, Apply for Citizenship”
Adiela Vargas, Orange County
Persistence to Naturalize Pays Off
Celia and Alfredo Ramirez, San Francisco
Citizenship: “There is no better way to call a country home”
Oscar Acevedo, New York
Citizen After 60 Years: “It was all worth it”
Gabriele Wallace
2015
Giving the Gift of Citizenship
Saul Montoya, Los Angeles
From Foster Care to Citizenship: Two Young New Americans Forge a New Path
Monyfa Alexander and Daniel Marshall, New York
English, Civics Classes Help Aspiring Americans Achieve Citizenship
Thanh Do, Houston
Helping Others Achieve Their Citizenship Dreams
Hoang Truong, San Jose
After 35 Years, ‘I’m a Citizen!’
Raquel Vergara, Detroit
From a Life of Fear to a Dream of Citizenship Fulfilled
Rigo Aguilar, Dallas
Volunteer Views: Supporting Aspiring New Americans in San Jose
Victor Sin, San Jose
2014
From LPR to First Time Voter: The Benefits of Citizenship During an Election Year
Ruby Romero and Teresa Pedrizco, San Jose
“I’m Becoming a Citizen Because…”
New York
Aspiring Citizens in Houston Helped by Bonding Against Adversity
Houston
Rosario’s Bethlehem Project Story: “I am now an American citizen”
Rosario Becerra, San Jose
Ms. E – Citizenship Brings Hope to Life
Houston
Sarah – Persevering for Citizenship
Sarah, Dallas
2013
A Brave Woman Finds Freedom in Citizenship
Kim, Houston