The Outstanding American by Choice initiative highlights the importance of citizenship rights and responsibilities through recognition of the outstanding achievements of naturalized U.S. citizens.
The following are photos from events in 2013 in which USCIS presented the Outstanding American by Choice recognition.
February 22, 2013 - Alexandria, VA
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USCIS Director Alejandro N. Mayorkas presents Dr. Tsehaye Teferra, Founder and President of the Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc., with the “Outstanding American by Choice” recognition at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Museum, & Gardens in Alexandria, VA, Feb. 22, 2013
April 9, 2013 - Washington, DC
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USCIS Director Alejandro N. Mayoraks with “Outstanding American by Choice” honoree Ferozan Alamshahi Akbari of USCIS in Washington, DC, April 9, 2013
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USCIS Director Alejandro N. Mayoraks with “Outstanding American by Choice” honoree Pearl B. Chang of USCIS in Washington, DC, April 9, 2013
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USCIS Director Alejandro N. Mayoraks with “Outstanding American by Choice” honoree Ramon Melocarela of USCIS in Washington, DC, April 9, 2013