Indian software engineer becomes US citizen in a rare ceremony at White House
Trump recently hosted a rare naturalization ceremony at the White House where five immigrants, including a software developer from India swore in as American citizens. The other countries included Bolivia, Lebanon, Sudan, and Ghana.
From India, Sudha Sundari Narayanan, a software developer got the American citizenship.
With their right hand raised and a US flag in their left hand, they took the Oath of Allegiance by Acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf.
“Today America rejoices as we welcome five absolutely incredible new members into our great American family. You are now fellow citizens of the greatest nation on the face of God’s Earth. Congratulations,” Trump said.
He also said that the newly sworn-in American citizens followed the rules, obeyed the laws, learned the nation’s history, embraced American values and proved themselves to be men and women of the highest integrity.
“It’s not so easy. You went through a lot and we appreciate you being here with us today. You’ve earned the most prized treasured, cherished and priceless possession anywhere in the world. It’s called American citizenship. There is no higher honor and no greater privilege,” he added.
Then Trump read out the names and a few details of the five new citizens.
Trump said Narayanan is a “phenomenal success”, born in India, who came to the United States 13 years ago.
“Sudha is a talented software developer and she and her husband are raising two beautiful, wonderful children “the apples of your life’. Thank you very much and congratulations. Fantastic job.” He handed the certificate of citizenship to Narayanan, who was wearing a bright coral pink saree.
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Trump said, “Today you have also accepted the profound duties and responsibilities that come with American citizenship. By swearing the Oath of Allegiance, each of you has entered a sacred and unbreakable covenant with our nation.”
He added that the US Bill of Rights is “now yours to support, protect, and defend. As citizens, you’re now stewards of this magnificent nation, a family comprised of every race, color, religion, creed, united by the bonds of love.”
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The United States Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
Trump ordered some stringent immigration restrictions, including suspending the H1B visas, which is popular among Indian IT professionals, along with other foreign work visas for the rest of the year.
Trump has said the step was essential to help millions of Americans who have lost their jobs due to the current economic crisis. Indian IT workers form the majority of H1B visa holders in the US and have to wait decades for Green Cards due to a huge backlog.
-PTC News
