The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has canceled its contract for citizenship ceremonies at Campbell's Heritage Theater, effective immediately. This sudden decision came just before a ceremony scheduled for March 26, 2021. Mayor Sergio Lopez expressed deep disappointment, reminiscing about the theater's significance, as both he and his immigrant parents became citizens there. The federal agency cited a need to streamline services and manage taxpayer dollars effectively, moving ceremonies to the San Jose field office parking lot. The theater had been a cherished site for these events since 2004.
Effective immediately, citizenship ceremonies will no longer be held at the Heritage Theater in Campbell, following the cancellation of USCIS's contract.
The cancellation was extremely abrupt,
Lopez lamented the loss of a historic venue where both he and his parents became naturalized citizens, highlighting its significance to the community.
The USCIS stated the decision was made to eliminate wasteful services and be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
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