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What goes into preparing for U.S. citizenship?

Studying. Practicing. Commitment.

Inspired by real Citizen Guide connections, Ashwin and Michael’s story shows how a neighbor’s support can grow into friendship.

Proud to see this work earn four Anthem Awards, including three Golds!

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This Veterans Day, we honor those who served—including veterans supporting others as Citizen Guides and those pursuing citizenship themselves.

Their contributions are already part of America’s story.

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

Nearly 50,000 noncitizens serve across all branches of the U.S. military (Feb. 2026). About 115,000 noncitizen veterans lived in the U.S. (2024 estimate).

Welcoming means honoring service and sharing citizenship resources. Learn how to get started today, or support someone from the military on the path to citizenship:
get.welcome.us/veteran-citize…

Source: CRS, May 2026 (DOD: Feb. 2026; Census: 2024).

Retired U.S. Army officer Jack Hagopian experienced welcome overseas. Now he pays it forward as a Citizen Guide volunteer.

Ahead of Veterans Day, we’re celebrating the ways veterans continue serving their communities.

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Welcome is a word. And it’s something we do.

Save a seat. Make an introduction. Listen. Say, “We’re glad you’re here.”

We’re grateful for neighbors who make others feel at home every day.

Your turn: “Welcome means…”