U.S. Representative Gregory W. Meeks Announces Naturalization Ceremony and Citizenship Day in the Sixth Congressional District

(Jamaica, NY)– Chairman Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, a member of the House Foreign Services Committee, utilized today, National Constitution Day to announce his 3rd Annual Sixth Congressional Citizenship Swearing-in Ceremony set to take place on Saturday, October 3, 2009, 11:00AM at the York College Performing Arts Center, which is located at 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. (Between Liberty and Archer Avenues) Jamaica, New York. The press is invited to cover the event.



The swearing-in ceremony kicks off a day long event at which eligible legal permanent residents will be able to receive comprehensive help from staff members from Congressman Meeks' office and City University of New York (CUNY) 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, also will be provided. Individuals wishing to apply for U.S. citizenship will be assisted in filling out citizenship applications.

For more information contact Marilyn Barnes at the office of Congressman Meeks at 718.725.6000.

WHO: Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY)

EVENT: Southeast Queens residents take the oath of citizenship at a swearing-in ceremony Health Care

DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 11:00 AM (Doors will be open at 10:00 AM)

LOCATION: York College Performing Arts Center
94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. (Between Liberty and Archer Avenues)
Jamaica, Queens, New York 11451