A naturalization ceremony was held June 13 at the Lehigh County Courthouse with 51 candidates. Sofia Garcia, from the Dominican Republic, became a U.S. citizen With her is daughter, Ariana, and her mother and father, Aris Coruch and Keo Exposito.

PRESS PHOTOS BY SHARON SCHRANTZTatiana Cangua from Ecuador, became a U.S. citizen. With her is husband, Xavier, daughter Camilla, and son Sebastian.

Patty Hernandez, and her husband Henry, become citizens of the United States June 13. They are from Puerto Rico.

Fermina Fernandes, from the Dominican Republic, is declared a citizen June 13.PRESS PHOTOS BY SHARON SCHRANTZ

Elena De La Cruz, from the Dominican Republic, becomes a U.S. citizen at the Lehigh County Courthouse.