Dozens from around the world take U.S. citizenship oath at Southport Fourth of July festival

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) – Forty-seven people from countries around the world became U.S. citizens Friday at a naturalization ceremony on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn in Southport, held as part of the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival.

Among them was Joby John, who came to the United States from India nine years ago for work. Her company relocated her to Raleigh, North Carolina.

She said delays from the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in administration added time to the process, but that her path was less difficult than many others…

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