(mellow cheerful music) - [Narrator] The ability to affect change reinforced Bhuwan's desire to become a citizen of the United States.

(speaking foreign language) Bhuwan and Dil moved to Ohio to be closer to family, and began the process of applying for citizenship.

- [Bhuwan] Being a citizen is the highest honor that anybody has.

- That's a lot, thank you.

- [Bhuwan] There's nothing which is more important than being a citizen of this country.

- [Narrator] At a ceremony in September of 2015, Bhuwan became a United States citizen.

- She's my neighbor, she's my grand niece.

For me, the moment I entered in that courtroom, I do remember, I was, because that's the beginning of my life.

I was born that day.

(birds chirping) We were told that as a citizen of this newest country, you have two important duties and responsibilities.

I told myself that, yes, I will do these two things.

One is to vote and one was to run for office.

(cheerful music) Four years later, Bhuwan ran for city council in Reynoldsburg.

- I became the first Bhutanese immigrant to be elected to public office in the United States.

And today I'm serving this country as a council member in the city of Reynoldsburg.

- Wow, this is an achievement.

This is beautiful.

From a young immigrant, from a country that ousted you, and now you are member of.

- The city council.

- The city council.

And this is the chambers of the city council.

How impressive is that?

How does that make you feel?

- I'm thankful for this nation.

(cheerful music continues) Whenever I think this, I become so emotional.

But at the same time, I'm grateful, thankful for this country for giving me a second chance.

I was a refugee, considered as a worthless person.

And this country chose me to give me a place in this nation.

Not only physical place, but also the right, what I can exercise and make this country better every day.

That's an opportunity given to me by this nation.

- All right, turn a little bit towards me.

I want this one.

Let's see, let me get your name, there we are.

Oh, how handsome we look.

All right.