Husband and Wife Obtain U.S. Citizenship

Azmy and Liqaa Bashe celebrating their citizenship.

Upon arrival in the United States, Azmy Bashe and his family discovered an urgent need for transportation. Learning about the Chaldean Community Foundation’s Michael J. George Chaldean Loan Fund (MJG CLF), Azmy and his wife Liqaa met with the MJG CLF committee and were approved for a loan to purchase a vehicle, which they have since paid off.

The CCF was not done helping the Bashes. After residing in the United States for one year, the CCF’s Immigration team assisted Azmy in applying for lawful permanent resident status to obtain his Green Card. Then Azmy and Liqaa attended the CCF’s 10-week Citizenship Preparation Course, which provided instruction and preparation for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization interview. With the help of the course, Azmy and Liqaa recently passed their naturalization interviews and have obtained U.S. Citizenship.

“My family and I cannot express our sincere thanks and gratitude for the support this great institution provided,” says Azmy, “and I call on all my colleagues and friends facing obstacles to go to the Foundation and seek assistance.”