June 29, 2000

Hmong veterans turn in paperwork as they begin process to become U.S. citizens

Lynette Nyman - Reporter, Cherzong Vang - Interviewee, Chong Neng Her - Interviewee

LISTEN:Hmong veterans turn in paperwork as they begin process to become U.S. citizens
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MPR’s Lynette Nyman details the experience of Hmong veterans and widows of veterans as they start their path to citizenship. The veterans are using a new law which exempts them from the English language requirement for naturalization. Still, it's not a free pass to become an American; rather one with other obstacles.

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Hmong veterans turn in paperwork as they begin process to become U.S. citizens