More immigrants opt to learn English in El Paso, Texas

“Applications for citizenship increased 42 percent in El Paso — 18 percent nationwide — in the first three months of the year compared with the same period last year, according to figures from Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Observers said the increase is partly motivated by a perception of growing anti-immigrant sentiment and the desire of green-card holders to secure their stay in the United States.

Along with the increase in citizenship applications, there has been an increase in attendance at ESL classes, educators and advocates reported.”

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