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She Waited 17 Years, But Now This Emotional Nigerian Woman Has Finally Got Her Citizenship!

by Christine Haveford 39.8k Views

People from all over the world strive for the American Dream.

The opportunity for every citizen to attain their highest aspirations and goals.

Now a lady from Nigeria who waited seventeen years to live out her American Dream has finally seen her wish fulfilled.

She Waited 17 Years, But Now This Emotional Nigerian Woman Has Finally Got Her Citizenship! — Facebook

Juliet Chinwe Caren-Oriaku was officially made a US citizen on Tuesday, July 4 which of course doubles as Independence Day.

Juliet had always dreamed of becoming an American citizen and was over the moon when her citizenship was finally confirmed.

The Nigerian beauty had her naturalization ceremony at George Washington’s Mount Vernon home in Virginia.

Juliet was amongst a hundred foreign nationals from over forty countries confirmed in Virginia on Tuesday.

Around fifteen thousand foreign nationals got their American citizenship in ceremonies held all over the country on July 4th.

Congratulations Juliet!

Written by Christine Haveford

Christine loves all things cinema, and she's been that way ever since she was a little girl. In fact, she is so passionate about cinema that she decided to pursue cinematography as a full-time career, and is now pursuing film studies at the New York Film School. Originally from Florida, she is still exploring the new city, people, places, and the culture, loves the new weather, going ice skating during winters, and spending time with her fellow classmates and friends from college.