Colorado nonprofit to host Citizenship and DACA renewal workshop in honor of Citizenship day [Video]

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – In honor of Citizenship Day on Saturday, Sept. 17, the Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado and the nonprofit, CIRC, Colorado Immigration Rights Coalition are hosting a Citizenship and DACA renewal workshop.

According to the American Immigration Council, one out of every ten Colorado residents is undocumented or knows a family member who is.

The organization’s goal is to get residents on the path to citizenship.

Fikile Ryder, a DOJ-accredited immigration counselor at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo, Colorado came to the U.S. Looking for a better life.

“It’s better here- job opportunities than in my country,” added Ryder.

Nearly 19 years ago, she immigrated to Colorado. She’s now a U.S. citizen and paying it forward helping people become citizens.

“When I got married, Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado actually did my immigration process, I was also able to get my green card through them and also be able to …