The Filipino presence in Hawai‘i has deep roots, dating back to 1906, when Filipino farm laborers were recruited by the Hawaiian Sugar Planters’ Association (HSPA) to work on sugar plantations. Today, according to the 2020 U.S. Census, over 383,000 Filipinos call Hawai‘i home — about 26% of the state’s population — shaping the islands’ culture, communities, and shared experiences.
Denzel is one of our newest U.S. citizens. Originally from the Philippines, Denzel worked as a cashier at Seven-Eleven and City Mill, then as a resident aide at St. Francis Nursing Facility, before joining Queen’s Medical Center three years ago as a Nursing Assistant.
With the support of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Immigration Services, Denzel successfully completed her naturalization process and proudly became a U.S. citizen.
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i helps immigrants like Denzel transition to life in the U.S. by offering:
- Citizenship and naturalization services
- Family reunification and relative petitions
- Change of status to permanent resident
- Employment authorization
- Removal of conditional status
- Certificate of citizenship replacement
- Affidavit of support
- Assistance with online USCIS filing and form completion
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice, our staff holds Partial Accreditation, enabling them to provide professional services and represent clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Through these programs, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i is honored to walk alongside immigrants like Denzel, helping them achieve stability, hope, and a sense of belonging in their new home.
