Fifty-one different people from 20 different countries became U.S. citizens at a ceremony in Lee County on Friday at the Lakes Regional Library.

Roman Kabus from the Ukraine and Sadeda Kahn from Bangladesh aren’t exactly fluent in English yet—but they know enough to describe how they feel about finally becoming U.S. citizens.

"Oh, I feel very good. Very nice. I am happy," Kabus said.

Kahn said she feels the same way. "I am feeling very good," she said. "I am feeling this is my home."

For most people the citizenship process takes several years. That’s why the day they finally get to pledge allegiance to their new country comes with a sigh of relief.

Ernst Damessous—a resident of Lehigh Acres—immigrated from Haiti years ago. He says he feels really lucky to now be a US citizen.

"Haiti is one of poorest countries in the western hemisphere," he said. "So, it was a privilege for my dad to apply for us to come here at first. Now I have become a U.S. Citizen. It feels like a milestone."

Lee County Elections Supervisor Sharon Harrington stood right outside the ceremony and registered the area’s new voters. She says she’s happy to see the county host a naturalization ceremony for the first time in many years.

"I am just excited to be here," she said. "I hope this is going to be a trend."

Tampa has hosted these ceremonies in recent years. Harrington also says she’s pleased to register 51 new voters