Naturalization Ceremonies
Deciding to become a United States citizen is an important decision in a person's life. When someone voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen it is known as the Naturalization process. Once they apply and successfully pass the required exams, a Naturalization ceremony is held.
The Elections Division attends Naturalization ceremonies on a monthly basis at the Federal Courthouse in Yakima and at the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office. In the past year, we have attended over 50 ceremonies! New citizens understand the importance of civic engagement and are eager to register to vote!