September 17 is Citizenship Day as well as Constitution Day.
Naturalization has become increasingly difficult to obtain because of policy changes and exorbitant fee increases.
Thanks to our legislators, the governor, and efforts of advocates, NM established an Office of New Americans in 2026.
Bravo!
The Office of New Americans (ONA) was created in the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) to help immigrants and refugees in the state achieve their full workforce potential. The ONA also works to support employers with training and resources on employing the state’s new Americans.
New Americans refers to anyone who was born abroad and now makes their home in the U.S., including individuals who have since become naturalized U.S. citizens