Australia: On 26 January 2011, thirteen thousand newly minted Australians from one hundred and forty three countries who took the oath of citizenship in different locations were welcomed by Immigration Minister Chris Bowen.

Brits marked the highest number of community amongst these oath takers, followed by Indians and China in that manner. Three thousand two hundred and fifty Brits took oath, making their way in Australia, with one thousand five hundred and ninety eight Indians and nine hundred and twenty six Chinese taking the pledge while celebrating “Australia Day.”

Mr. Bowen went on to say that the day marks a special place for these people as they go on to become the citizens of Australia. Further, he stressed that a proper immigration process should be taken into consideration every time a new immigrants goes on to become the citizen of the country. He also added that plenty of people all over the globe are in difficulties and their government is in process of dealing with these prospective applicants to ease out their dilemmas.

Mwangi Wangethi, aged 32, and Lilian Chemng Eno, aged 31 marked their presence in the land of Kangaroos eight years back. They are from Kenya and came to Australia for better study prospects. After getting three masters amongst them, they have not looked back. They said that they are lucky to take citizenship of Australia. They are intending to tie knots next year and are presently in applauded government jobs in Australia. Mr. Wangethi says that chances of getting good job opportunities have hiked here and the country has become safer than ever before.

Same is the story of most migrants who took oath to become an Australian citizen here.