[LWVNM Action] OfficeOfNewAmericans

[Meredith Machen]

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!


[image: Office_of_Housing_Logo]

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

https://www.dws.nm.gov/en-us/Job-Seekers/Resources/Office-of-New-Americans


Meredith Ross Machen
505-577-6337
Meredith.machen at gmail.com
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