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In honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month, we are featuring a N-400 practice interview wth Alecia from Colombia.
U.S. Citizenship Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month page | video playlist U.S. Citizenship Resources for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day page -
Practice Citizenship interview with Sofia from Morocco.
A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages)
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/uscitizenpod/n-400r-typical.pdf
USCIS 100 Remix Quizzes
"Ones" 01, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91
http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/q01s.pdf
"Twos" 02, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72, 82, 92
http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/q02s.pdf
"Threes" 03, 13, 23, 33, 43, 53, 63, 73, 83, 93
http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/q03s.pdf
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In late September, DHS and USCIS released new resources about the Naturalization Test Redesign. This prompted updated commentary from VOA News, ILRC, Bill Bliss, and other stakeholders. In order to address and clarify to redesign process, USCIS will be hosting NIICE: National Immigrant Integration & Citizenship Education Conference, October 18-19, in Washington D.C. Plus resources to contact CONGRESS about the potential Government shutdown. And a QUICK CITIZENSHIP QUIZ that connects the Constitution, the Fed Code, and Adult Education.
7/19/2023 Naturalization Test Redesign Resources (DHS, USCIS)
DHS Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman webpage July 19, 2023 Engagement with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Naturalization Test Redesign Initiative July 19, 2023 Naturalization Test Redesign Updates Power Point Presentation PDF648.78 KB0 July 19, 2023 Naturalization Test Redesign Initiative Readout PDF230.72 KB07/19/2023 July, 19, 2023 USCIS and Office of CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: Naturalization Test Redesign Updates VIDEO! USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign Development 2022 webpage See also LINCS and Lynne Weintraub’s Citizenship News posts for further comments.9/19/2023: Citizenship Test Changes Might Require Better English Skills, VOA
“Possible changes to the naturalization interview would make civics questions multiple choice to “reflect current best practices in test design,” USCIS said in a document explaining the update to the test. Schmelzer said that would make the test harder for immigrants who may not have a great understanding of American history or English.” Article includes audio and quiz. You can watch a sub-titled video of VOA Learning English Podcast for Wednesday September 20, 2023. The Citizenship story starts at 11:08. Appropriate for intermediate ESL adult learners.
09/20/2023 USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign – Flaws in Design and Transparency, ILRC
ILRC attorneys and guest speaker Bill Bliss gave an overview of the USCIS naturalization test redesign announced in December 2022. Educators of low-literacy adults believe that these changes would make the test significantly more difficult for applicants. This is a free webinar. Click 9/20 USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign; create account; checkout; go to your account to view the recording. Note: webinar resources include slides (note: slide 31 “Register comments” for email addresses), “English and US History & Government Tests” (from ILRC Naturalization & US Citizenship, and recent articles by Bill Bliss. A transcript of Bill Bliss’s interview was posted as Medium: 9/22 USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign — Flaws in Design and Transparency.10/17/2023 to 10/18/2023 NIICE: National Immigrant Integration & Citizenship Education Conference: THE ROAD TO ACCESS AND INCLUSION, USCIS Headquarters, Camp Springs, MD
USCIS, in partnership with the White House Task Force on New Americans (TFNA) and the Interagency Naturalization Working Group (NWG), is bringing together professionals with equities in immigrant integration and citizenship education from both the public and private sectors. The conference is free; however, participants are responsible for transportation and lodging. The conference will take place October 17-18 with optional pre-conference activities on October 16. Virtual and in-person attendance options are available. Please CAREULLY review the registration info under the NIICE website information and registration tabs. Please refer questions to: [email protected].Resources to Contact CONGRESS about the Potential Government Shutdown
Voice of America (VOA) US News VOA US Immigration News VOA Learrning English House.gov Senate.gov uscitizenpod: Who are my U.S. Senators and U.S. Representative?uscitizenpod: National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week Civics Quiz
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Happy Constitution and Civics Week! Ten civics questions that follow the structure of the US Constitution.
PDF: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/uscitizenpod/const-2023.pdf
Video: https://youtu.be/41-1oMXHIvI
Learn more at
LINCS: Civics Resources for Constitution and Citizenship Week https://bit.ly/lincs-const
uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Constitution and Citizenship Week https://bit.ly/uscit-const
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All Saints and Day of the Dead are part of a 3-day festival that remembers the lives of those who passed before us in 2022.
quiz pdf
mp3 audio
mp4 video
More U.S. Citizenship Resources for Halloween, All Saints, and Day of the Dead
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Ten questions for Constitution and Citizenship Week 2022
Download a pdf of this quiz:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/uscitizenpod/const-2022.pdfPair this 10 Question civics quiz with one of the Mix-and-Match Citizenship Interviews (https://bit.ly/mm-uscitizen) for a quick mock naturalization interview.
Find more Constitution and Citizenship Week 2022 resources at https://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/us-citizenship-resources-for.html
Find more Citizenship Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
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Happy Pascha! A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Eastern Orthodox Christian Americans
pdf: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/uscitizenpod/pascha-quiz.pdfI wrote this quiz for several reasons. First, to honor Central/Eastern European-American Heritage. Second, to showcase the diversity in the American Christian community. Third, to celebrate Easter.
In the past, Western Christians and the Eastern Orthodox have been divided by religion, history, and politics, but as Americans, we are united as one people, and this year, we are celebrating Easter on the same day.
This is recording is an update of a 2017 podcast featuring Branka and her husband Tony, both of whom were from the former Yugoslavia by way of Canada. Branka was a longtime colleague who at the time worked as a Projects Coordinator for OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK (otan.us) and had recently became a new US citizen. She then moved on to lead the Capital Adult Education Consortium. In late 2021, she and her family returned to Serbia where she continues to consult on Adult Education and digital literacy matters.
Quiz answers:
Colonists came to America for freedom. Freedom of religion is that you can practice any religion or not practice a religion. America bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803. The two parts of the US Congress are the Senate and the House of Representatives Dianne Feinstein is one of the two US senators from the state of California. Joe Biden is the current President of the United States. Kamala Harris is the current Vice-President of the United States. Gavin Newsom is the current Governor of California. The two major political parties are Democratic and Republican parties. The President's Cabinet advises the President. Ro Khanna is the US Representative of San Jose/Milpitas, California. Two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy are join a civic group and join a community group.EXTRA CREDIT: Listen to a great interview with Vlade Divac!
StoryCorps: Vivek and Vlade: From New Arrivals To Kings
http://www.capradio.org/articles/2015/12/08/vivek-and-vlade-from-new-arrivals-to-kings/
Former Sacramento Kings center and current general manager Vlade Divac is interviewed by his boss, majority owner Vivek Ranadive, in this StoryCorps segment. They talk a little basketball but mostly focus on their shared experience as immigrants. -
Happy Presidents' Week! Happy George Washington's Birthday! Happy 2-22-2022! Today we have two quick practice quizzes. Check back with uscitizenpod.com for new Presidents' Week quizzes and resources. You can also see a video version of this interview with closed captions on the uscitizenpod YouTube channel.
Download the PDFs for this episode
Citizenship Interview Quiz for Presidents’ Week 2022: Washington's Birthday
Citizenship Interview: Series E / Practice 1 (voting/taxes)
Mix-and-Match Citizenship Quiz: Name Two (or More)
You can pre-order my new book, U.S. Citizenship for Dummies, by Jennifer Gagliardi at amazon.com and other fine booksellers.
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Happy New Year from US Citizenship Podcast
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Christmas is a federal U.S. holiday. Christians celebrate #Christmas as the birth of Jesus Christ. All Americans look forward to a long holiday of family, food, and fun. Here is a #Citizenship Quiz based on historical events which occurred on Christmas Eve (Dec 24) or Christmas Day Dec (25). Download the pdf and follow along: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/christmas-quiz.pdf
Video: https://youtu.be/oNIPSrSlKfk
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All Saints and Day of the Dead are part of a 3-day festival that remembers the lives of those who passed before us. Twelve civics questions paired with the following Americans.
Download the pdf at https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/uscitizenpod/citz-day-of-the-dead-2021.pdf
Nov 23, 2020: Bruce Boynton, African-American civil rights activist Dec 6, 2020: Paul Spyros Sarbanes, US Congressman Dec 10, 2020: Juan Pérez-Giménez, U.S. District Court for Puerto Rico judge Feb 6, 2021: George Shultz, three-time Cabinet Secretary Apr 4, 2021: LaDonna Brave Bull Allard, Native American activist Apr 19, 2021: Walter Mondale, Vice-President Aug 5, 2021 Richard Trumka, labor union leader Oct 16, 2021: Colin Powell, Secretary of StateCheck out all our new videos on the uscitizenpod YouTube channel
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Pair this 10 Question civics quiz with one of the Mix-and-Match Citizenship Interviews (https://bit.ly/mm-uscitizen) for a quick mock naturalization interview.
Find more Constitution and Citizenship Week 2021 resources at https://www.uscitizenpod.com/2020/09/citizenship-resources-for-constitution.html.
Find more Citizenship Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month 2021
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On July 2, 2021, USCIS released a new report: A Quick Review of the USCIS Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization. Dr. Patricia Hernandez and Teacher Jennifer Gagliardi do a quick review of the plan and look forward to it's implementation.
USCIS Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization
https://www.uscis.gov/promotingnaturalizationExecutive Order on Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/02/02/executive-order-restoring-faith-in-our-legal-immigration-systems-and-strengthening-integration-and-inclusion-efforts-for-new-americans/Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization pdf
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/reports/Interagency_Strategy_for_Promoting_Naturalization_Final.pdfNaturalization Policies Fact Sheet
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/fact-sheets/EXA_NatzPoliciesFactSheet_06292021_SP_V2.pdfLIST OF PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
https://bit.ly/cit-lawyer or
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Release Date 04/12/2021
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online if they are filing under one of these categories:
(c)(3)(A) – Pre-Completion OPT; (c)(3)(B) – Post-Completion OPT; and (c)(3)(C) – 24-Month Extension of OPT for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students.OPT is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion). Eligible F-1 students who receive STEM degrees may apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT.
“USCIS remains committed to maximizing our online filing capabilities,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of USCIS Director Tracy Renaud. “The I-765 online filing option allows eligible students to file forms online in a more user-friendly fashion and increases efficiencies for adjudicators.”
The option to file Form I-765 online is only available to F-1 students filing Form I-765 for OPT. If an applicant submits Form I-765 online to request employment authorization on or after April 15, but is eligible for a different employment authorization category, USCIS will deny the application and retain the fee. As USCIS continues to transition to paperless operations, the agency will work to expand online filing for Form I-765 to additional categories.
Online filing allows applicants to submit forms electronically, check the status of their case anytime from anywhere, and receive notices from USCIS online instead of waiting for them in the mail. USCIS is using innovation and technology to meet the needs of applicants, petitioners and employees. Regardless of the paper or electronic format of an application or petition, USCIS is committed to ensuring a secure and efficient process for all.
Individuals can file 11 USCIS forms online, which can all be found on the Forms Available to File Online page. To file these forms online, individuals must first create a USCIS online account at myaccount.uscis.gov. This free account allows them to:
Submit their forms; Pay their fees; Track the status of their case; Communicate with USCIS through a secure inbox; and Respond to Requests for Evidence.USCIS continues to accept the latest paper version of these forms by mail.
For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit uscis.gov or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.
https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/f-1-students-seeking-optional-practical-training-can-now-file-form-i-765-online
video: https://youtu.be/g0KlqlgS2Oc
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Delia, a student of Dr. Patricia Hernandez, talks about her recent "virtual" citizenship interview
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Dr Hernandez and Teacher Jennifer give tips about The Stressed-out USCIS Officer and More Tips for Your Citizenship Interview (in English)
https://youtu.be/HnpGEtdmUhIEl estrés de los oficiales de USCIS, y sugerencias que pueden facilitar su entrevista de ciudadanía
https://youtu.be/5dqymNu9u1sUS Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month https://www.uscitizenpod.com/
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You will hear the announcement in English, Español, 廣東話,普通話, Tiếng việt
2021-02-22 USCIS Reverts to the 2008 Version of the Naturalization Civics Test
https://youtu.be/BbgG43pEpnw
https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-reverts-to-the-2008-version-of-the-naturalization-civics-testUSCIS Vuelve a la Versión del 2008 del Examen de Educación Cívica para Naturalización
https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/comunicados-de-prensa/uscis-vuelve-a-la-version-del-2008-del-examen-de-educacion-civica-para-naturalizacion美國公民及移民服務局恢復為2008年版本的入籍公民測試
您只學習100個公民問題。
新的128個問題太難了！ 我們真高興！ 謝謝美國移民局！USCIS Hoàn nguyên về Phiên bản 2008 của Bài kiểm tra Công dân Nhập tịch
Bạn chỉ học 100 câu hỏi môn công dân.
128 câu hỏi mới quá khó! Chúng tôi rất vui! Xin cảm ơn USCIS!Thank you USCIS for listening to the people!
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Before we start the interview, I share some news about the 128 civics questions (check with USCIS.gov for confirmation). Then Thao answers N-400 and 10 civics questions, plus 1 reading and dictation question. Happy New Year, Happy New U.S. Citizen Thao Nguyen!
Citizenship Resources for February http://www.uscitizenpod.com/2021/02/us-citizenship-resources-for-february.html
Biden Is Planning To Scrap Trump's Version Of The Citizenship Test That Critics Said Was More Confusing
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/hamedaleaziz/biden-us-citizenship-test-changeBiden Is Planning To Scrap Trump's Version Of The Citizenship Test!
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This is an extended N-400 Part 12 vocabulary review with Quynh. When she doesn't understand a questions, she asks for clarification.
This interview is based on
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Nga Trans answers questions from the Basic Citizenship Interview, plus 10 Civics Questions, and then talks about her Citizenship interview.
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