Welcome.US was honored to kick off uscis and uschamber’s administrative naturalization ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Washington, D.C. This ceremony is part of a special program designated as #ConstitutionDay and #CitizenshipDay during Citizenship Week. As part of our partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, serving as a member of the Welcome.US CEO Council, we support their focus on civics and engagement. This work—the work of welcoming—is a long and proud tradition in the United States. From faith communities to civic organizations to small businesses and major corporations, Americans are deeply involved in welcoming newcomers because we are a nation of contributors, of people who take action and help others. Led by Welcome.US’s Monna Kashfi—with her own compelling newcomer story—we hosted inspirational leaders based in the D.C. region to hear about their personal and family experiences as newcomers, the contributions of newcomers in the Greater Washington Region and nati...