April 20, 2007

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks to Host
Citizenship Swearing-in Ceremony

(JAMAICA, NY)Congressman Gregory W. Meeks announced today, that he will host a Sixth Congressional United States Citizenship Swearing-in Ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 2007, 11:00AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, located at 89-60 164 th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432. The press is invited to cover the event.

Judge Sterling Johnson JR., United States District Court Eastern District of New York and Congressman Meeks will preside over the naturalization ceremony. After the ceremony the new citizens and guests will be invited to a cake cutting celebration. The swearing-in ceremony kicks off the Sixth Congressional Citizenship Day where eligible legal permanent residents will be able to receive comprehensive help from City University of New York (CUNY) staff members and Congressman Meeks' office in completing their naturalization application. Information and advice on the naturalization process, how to interview with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and taking the English proficiency and civics exams, will be provided. Individuals wishing to apply for U.S. citizenship will be assisted in filling out citizenship applications. Applicants also will be able to have their application photos taken. For more information or to register for this workshop contact the office of Congressman Gregory W. Meeks at (718) 725-6000.

Who: Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY)
What: Southeast Queens residents take the oath of Citizenship at Swearing-in Ceremony
When: Saturday, May 12, 2007, 11:00 AM (Doors will be open at 10:00 AM)
Where: 89-60 164 th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

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