Naturalization ceremonies have been held at the White House under previous presidents and Mr. Trump himself, but this appears to be the first time one has been broadcast during a political convention. But Mr. Trump has been more complimentary this year after Mexico directed security forces to halt migration from Central America. Ms. Narayanan, from India, had traveled to the United States with her husband, who came on a student visa. Ms. Narayanan, who has two children born in the United States, obtained lawful permanent residency in 2013. She arrived in the United States permanently in 2000, and eventually got a green card through sponsorship by her brother, who had already become a citizen.

Source: New York Times August 26, 2020 23:41 UTC