Thousands Become Citizens At Naturalization Ceremony

POMONA, CA - JULY 26: Immigrants wave flags after being sworn in as U.S. citizens in naturalization ceremonies on July 26, 2007 in Pomona, California. Some of the 6,000 people taking their citizenship oath are part of a flood of immigrants trying to beat a July 30 deadline when the cost of becoming a citizen goes up. First-time green card will go from $325 to $1,010, temporary resident status will increase from $255 to $710, and naturalization will cost $300 more. To meet the flood of immigrant applications, immigration offices had to extend their office hours. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)