It was an important day for several hundred aspiring citizens to be, as they attended Congressman Gene Green’s 18th Annual Citizenship Day last Saturday, June 23. The event was held at the Houston Community College Northline Campus, on Fulton Street.
Almost 300 persons came to receive help with paperwork and directions to file for their permanent status as a U.S. Citizen. On hand to assist were about 60 volunteers, many of whom come every year. They represent HCC-Northline staff, LULAC Council 4957, LULAC Council 18, and H.O.P.E. (Hispanic Organization of Postal Employees).
Congressman Green told the Northeast News that “We’re glad to have been able to ehlp People realize their dream to become a citizen of the United States.”
Applicants had to be legal residents for over 5 years, or married to a US citizen for 3 years, able to speak and read English, and pay the processing fee of $680.