Jun
12
A new United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) press release has outlined four new projects to help immigrants assimilate in the US as part of the Task Force on New Americans initiative.
As well as launching a website called WelcometoUSA.gov - a website created specifically to assist immigrants and new US citizens - three other projects have been announced to help immigrants understand the meaning of being an American.
Another major initiative is the New Americans Project, which strives to encourage a sense of civic duty and responsibility in new immigrants through volunteerism and integration into their communities.
USCIS Director and Task Force Executive Secretary Emilio Gonzalez says, “When President Bush formed the Task Force, he did so with a charge to work together to find ways to increase opportunities for new immigrants to learn as much as they can about our Nation’s civic values and its rich history. We have accomplished a great deal in just one year, but we’re not done, our plans include even more opportunities for American citizens and community groups to help newcomers integrate into American society.”
For more information about the Task Force, including information about the remaining initiatives, go to www.WelcometoUSA.gov.