Mayor Sayegh to welcome 40 new Citizens at Great Falls Naturalization Ceremony

Paterson, NJ - Thursday, October 10, 2024, Mayor Andre Sayegh will join Great Falls National Historical Park Superintendent Darren Boch and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) representatives to welcome 40 candidates for citizenship during a Naturalization Ceremony at the Great Falls National Historical Park. Of the 40 candidates, 21 are residents of Paterson, representing a rich diversity of backgrounds.
Candidates for citizenship hail from 16 countries, including:
1. Algeria (1)
2. Bangladesh (2)
3. Colombia (1)
4. Costa Rica (1)
5. Dominican Republic (19)
6. Ecuador (3)
7. India (1)
8. Jordan (1)
9. Kazakhstan (1)
10. Mexico (1)
11. North Macedonia (1)
12. Peru (4)
13. Philippines (1)
14. Poland (1)
15. Syria (1)
16. Ukraine (1)
This momentous event will take place against the backdrop of the Great Falls, a symbol of natural beauty and the industrial history that attracted many immigrants to Paterson. The ceremony underscores Paterson’s legacy as a city built by immigrants and continues its tradition of welcoming new Americans.