Green Bay Reporter

Lambeau Field hosted a naturalization ceremony, welcoming 99 new U.S. citizens in its Atrium. The event was organized in collaboration with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Candidates from 32 countries including Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, and the United Kingdom participated.

Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy expressed pride in hosting the event: "The Packers were proud to host such a significant event at Lambeau Field as 99 new U.S. citizens affirm their commitment to our country." He emphasized the importance of civic engagement and congratulated the new citizens.

U.S. Magistrate Judge James R. Sickel presided over the ceremony and administered the Oath of Allegiance. He remarked on his honor in participating: "I was immensely proud and honored to administer the oath to immigrants who became new citizens of the United States at Lambeau Field." He noted it was the first time such a ceremony took place there.

This event marked Lambeau Field's inaugural naturalization ceremony. Such ceremonies are often held at notable locations like museums and stadiums to celebrate an immigrant's journey to citizenship and their commitment to American democracy.

Applicants for naturalization must be permanent residents for five years (or three if married to a U.S. citizen), continuously reside in the U.S., pass a naturalization exam, show attachment to the Constitution, and possess good moral character. The Milwaukee Field Office currently processes applications within five months after background checks and interviews.