Immigrants in HI receive help with naturalization
April 22, 2009
Honolulu -- Many times filling out mounds of paperwork can turn into a nightmare. But for dozens, putting ink to the paper is an important first step toward fulfilling a dream.
At Honolulu Community College, dozens of eager faces await help in the first step to become a US citizen.
'I want greatly to become a US citizen, because back in the Philippines lots of people would love to become a US citizen,' said Ida Tacadena.
KHNL (Honolulu, HI)
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