Center for New Americans

Education and Resources for Immigrants and Refugees in Western Massachusetts

July 4th Naturalization Ceremony

Our 17th Annual July 4th Naturalization Ceremony in Northampton was a moving event for all who attended.

Thank you to our caring community for showing up, to our generous supporters for sustaining our effort, and congratulations to the new U.S. citizens!

Press Coverage

Daily Hampshire Gazette
‘You belong here’: 53 people from 27 countries become U.S. citizens at naturalization ceremony in Northampton

Connecticut Public Radio/WNPR
In Northampton, dozens take ‘Oath of Allegiance’ to become U.S. citizens

MassLive
‘Just to be safe;’ New Americans say uncertainty as immigrants spurred quest for citizenship

Western Mass News
50 applicants become U.S. citizens at Northampton naturalization ceremony

WWLP
Northampton celebrates 53 new U.S. citizens on 4th of July

Radio Interviews

The Fabulous 413
Naturalization ceremony, author David Daley, Mr. Universe

Laurie and Harleen with Monte and Kaliis from the Fabulous 413.

2025 Naturalization Ceremony

Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey
Photo Credit: Robert Tobey

Naturalization Ceremony Program

Thank You to our Event Sponsors!

Citizenship and Naturalization Archives

Celebrating Successes: Former Students and Clients Becoming New Americans
We extend warm congratulations to our former students and current clients who have recently taken their oath of allegiance to…
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Congratulations to Our New Citizens!
Center for New Americans (CNA) would like to welcome Hamid Bouelmirate, Oscar Gamboa, Basilwango Kibakuli, Katia Larissa Cardoso Ferraz-Wilchek, and…
Read More Congratulations to Our New Citizens!
49 new citizens from 25 countries sworn in July 4th!
Center for New Americans held our 15th annual naturalization ceremony on July 4th. This year’s ceremony was smaller than usual…
Read More 49 new citizens from 25 countries sworn in July 4th!
Volunteer-supported clinics support new citizens
Enthusiastic volunteers sign up to assist citizenship applicants at our monthly citizenship clinics. Several months later, we celebrate the client’s…
Read More Volunteer-supported clinics support new citizens
Western Mass celebrates our new U.S. citizens!
Federal Magistrate Judge Katherine Robertson warmly welcomed 54 new citizens in front of a joyous crowd on the grounds of…
Read More Western Mass celebrates our new U.S. citizens!
February Naturalization Ceremony
On February 18, 2022, four Center for New Americans clients were naturalized in Springfield. Tabitha Muriithi, who is a citizenship…
Read More February Naturalization Ceremony
New Citizens!
Every month, people apply to become U.S. citizens with legal and/or preparation assistance from Center for New Americans. Congratulations to…
Read More New Citizens!
Our 13th naturalization ceremony!
On July 2nd, Center for New Americans hosted our 13th annual ceremony. This ceremony is traditionally held on the lawn…
Read More Our 13th naturalization ceremony!
Our citizenship client, Nestor, discusses his first U.S. Vote.
Our citizenship client, Nestor, newly naturalized, discusses his first vote in the U.S. Thank you to New England Public Media/Connecting…
Read More Our citizenship client, Nestor, discusses his first U.S. Vote.

PROGRAM SITES (please send all mail to the Northampton address):

Northampton

Phone: (413) 587-0084

James House

42 Gothic Street

Northampton, MA 01060

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Amherst

Phone: (413) 239-9550

150 Fearing Street

Amherst, MA 01002

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Greenfield

Phone: (413) 772-0055

278 Main Street

Suite 311

Greenfield, MA 01301

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Springfield

Phone: (413) 587-0084

Central Branch of the Springfield Public Library

Springfield, MA 01105

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Our vision: Immigrants will acquire the tools to integrate economically and culturally into the community, and become self-sufficient.

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