The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has scheduled two naturalization ceremonies to take place in Fargo on March 25, 2025. These events will be held at the Sanctuary Events Center located at 670 4th Avenue North, with sessions planned for 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Alice R. Senechal will preside over the morning ceremony, where former North Dakota U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider is set to deliver remarks. The Oak Grove Fifth Grade students are slated to perform during this session.
In the afternoon, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Chief Judge Shon Hastings will lead the proceedings, with Dr. Anastassiya Andrianova, a professor from North Dakota State University and native of Ukraine, addressing attendees. The Oak Grove High School Choir is scheduled to sing at this ceremony.
More than 190 individuals from 56 different countries are expected to become new citizens through these ceremonies. The public is invited to attend.