N-400 Part 12 Review

uscitizenpod: N-400 Part 12 Review

It's Spring Break--no class tonight.  Here is a new video about the N-400 Part 12!

N-400 Part 12 Resources:

• Overview of N-400 Part 12
• Intro Quiz (20 questions) 
• Overview Quiz (27 questions)
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Notes
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz (20 words)
• N-400 Part 12 videos 
• Playlist (20+ videos)

U.S. Citizenship Resources for Ramadan

A Citizenship Quiz for the Month of Ramadan

• podcast: https://goo.gl/d7vzdM
• pdf: https://goo.gl/lUkA0A (corrected)
• video: https://youtu.be/6sGTCGxyohY (with subtitles)

Videos

• NEW: 2020 Muslim American Citizenship Interviews and more! playlist (50+ videos)
• 2019 Citizenship Interview with Nahil Ireiqat (Jerusalem) and Juana Garcia  (Mexico) video
• 2018 Citizenship Interview with Nahil Ireiqat (Jerusalem) and Josefina Rios (Mexico) mp3  video
• 2018 Spring U.S. Citizenship Interview with Pari Akbari, Iran mp3 / video
• Blessed Eid al-Adha! (video)
• Interview with Samia Amed (Yemen) video / mp3
• Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 1 (Teacher Nahil / Palestine) (video)
• Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 2 (Kasim / Bangladesh) (video)
• MST Saleha Khatun’s First Practice Citizenship Interview video
• New US Citizen Minire Karamanaga (Bosnia/Yugoslavia) (2010) video
• New US Citizen Sardar Habibi (Afghanistan) (English) (video)
• New US Citizen Sardar Habibi (Afghanistan) (Farsi) (video)
• Practice! Practice! Practice! (video)
• Tasleem's First Practice Interview (Pakistan) video
• Tasleem's Second Practice Interview (Pakistan) video
• 2015 USCIS 100 Remix Round 1 Twos with Tasleem (Pakistan)  video
• Tasleem Khaldoon talks about her Citizenship Interview (Pakistan) video

Interview Podcasts 

• 2018 Citizenship Interview with Nahil Ireiqat (Jerusalem) and Josefina Rios (Mexico) mp3  video
• 2018 Spring U.S. Citizenship Interview with Pari Akbari, Iran mp3 / video
• 2016 Spring Citizenship Interview with Ali Akbari (Malyasia/Iran) (2016) mp3
• An "Everyday" Citizenship Interview with Munni Thakkar (Mumbai, India) (2016) mp3
• A Basic Citizenship Interview with Pari Akibari (Esfahan, Iran) (2007) (mp3)
• Interview with Samia Amed (Yemen) video / mp3

Quizzes (pdf)

• A Citizenship Quiz for the Month of Ramadan pdf  mp3  video
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Esam Omeish (Liberia) pdf
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Hushang Ansary (Iran) pdf
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Louay Safi pdf
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Mohamed Awad Elhassan pdf
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Nimco Ahmed (Libya) pdf
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Rend al-Rahim (Iraq) pdf
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Safa Aldabyani (Yemen) pdf

VOA News (There are so many videos and articles--please search for more)

• 2019 Challenges of Observing Ramadan in Non-Muslim Countries (article and videos)
• 2018 Muslim Americans Mark Start of Ramadan (article / video)
• America's Muslims Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan
• Colorado Muslims Build a Mosque Inside a Community Center to Attract Their Children (2018)
• DC United’s Star Goalie a Muslim Who Balances Faith with Football
• Explainer: What is Ramadan (2019)
• Faith in Freedom: The Journey of Muslim American Candidates (2016)
• Food Packages Help Families in Need During Ramadan (2018)
• Girl Scouts Troop Gets Overwhelming Response to Eid Holiday Project (2018)
• Hijab Wearing TV Reporter Charts New Path for Muslim Americans
• Huge Crowds Fill the Streets for Eid al-Fitr Prayer in Moscow, Russia (2019)
• Islamic Store Making a Difference in Philadelphia
• Latinas Converting to Islam for Identity, Structure (2014)
• Learning Tolerance and Respect at a Ramadan Boarding School (2018)
• Muhammad Ali, a Beacon and Ambassador for Islam
• Muslim and Christian Volunteers Help to Educate South Philadelphia Rohingya Children (2018)
• Muslim Charity Clinic Helps Needy People of All Faiths in California
• Muslim American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Rebukes Attacks on Her Loyalty to America (2019)
• Muslim-Americans Say Ramadan Experience Differs in US
• Muslims Derive Spiritual Benefit From Ramadan Fasting
• Muslim Americans Run for Charity During Ramadan Fast (2019)
• Muslims Aspire to Senior Posts in Diverse Biden Cabinet (2021)
• New Convert to Islam Experiences His First Ramadan (2018)
• Nineteen Hours of Ramadan Sunlight for Muslims in Alaska (2019)
• Non-Muslim Teacher Fasts During Ramadan to Support Muslim Student (2019)
• People of Different Faiths Unite for Muslim Ramadan Meal (2018)
• Ramadan Energy Bar Eases Fast
• Ramadan in the United States
• Ramadan Renews Muslim Focus on Charity
• Ramadan Tradition in Washington: Young Muslim Volunteers Feed Local Homeless (2019)
• Sharia Financing Allows US Muslims to Achieve Home Ownership Dream
• Silicon Valley Non-profit Helps Muslim Entrepreneurs
• Time Lapse of 2019 Hajj Pilgrimage in Mecca (2019)
• Unconventional All-Women’s Mosque Opens in Los Angeles (2015)
• US Muslims Celebrate Ramadan in Different Ways (2018)
• Washington Restaurants Encouraged to Cater to Muslims During Ramadan (2019)
• Woman Converts to Islam After Relatives Are Killed on 9/11 (2011)

Arabic

• USCIS Arabic Resources Page
• USCIS: 100 Civics Questions in Arabic
• USCIS: Civics Questions for the 65/20 Exemption
• USCIS Arabic Language Engagement (video)
• ACLU: What to do if you are an immigrant stopped by law enforcement agents in Arabic
• Ameera Math Is Fun: Yes/No Questions Form N400 (Arabic and English) playlist (added 4/26/2020)
• Ameera Math Is Fun: U.S. Citizenship Test Parts (Arabic and English) playlist (added 4/26/2020)
• CA.gov: Arabic / English Legal Glosaary
• Justice.gov: Know Your Rights in Arabic
• VOA Arabic

Farsi

• CLINIC: 100 Civics Questions in Farsi
• ACLU: Immigrants' Rights: What To Do If Stopped (IN FARSI) (video)
• ACLU: What To Do When Faced With Anti-Muslim Discrimination (in Farsi) (video)
• CA DMV: California Driver Handbook (pdf)
• John Q. Khosravi Law Firm (JQK Law Firm): Naturalization for Iranians (Farsi/Persian) سیتیزنشیپ وتابعیت امریکا برای ایرانیان (video)
• MedicinePlus: Health Information in Farsi (فارسی) (web page)
• SSA: Social Security Resources in Farsi (web page)
• uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Nowruz 2018 (blog post)
• VOA Farsi

Urdu

• USCIS Urdu Resources Page
• ACLU: What to do if you are an immigrant stopped by law enforcement agents
• CLINIC: 100 Questions in Urdu
• CA.gov: Urdu / English Legal Glossary 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
• Penguin House Radio: Citizenship Test Prep in Urdu: Part 1-5 [اردو میں امریکی شہریت کے امتحان کی آسان تیاری: پہلا حصہ]
• VOA  Urdu

For more resources, go to

• Citizenship by Language for Citizenship Resources organized by language.
• Citizenship by Country for Citizenship Resources organized by country of origin.

Check back for more resources!

President Biden USCIS Naturalization Ceremony Video

 

 

USCIS: President Biden USCIS Naturalization Ceremony Video

The American Jobs Plan

 

uscitizenpod: A Weekly Conversation On The American Jobs Plan

uscitizenpod: N-400 Section Interviews 

• n-400r-8       Work and School

USCIS 100:35. What does the President’s Cabinet do?

▪ advises the President

USCIS 100:36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?

▪ Secretary of Agriculture

▪ Secretary of Commerce

▪ Secretary of Defense

▪ Secretary of Education

▪ Secretary of Energy

▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services

▪ Secretary of Homeland Security

▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

▪ Secretary of the Interior

▪ Secretary of Labor

▪ Secretary of State

▪ Secretary of Transportation

▪ Secretary of the Treasury

▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs

▪ Attorney General

▪ Vice President

Crossing the U.S. Border (UPDATED)

 

 

VOANews: Crossing the U.S. Border | Plugged In with Greta Van Susteren

This week on “Plugged In with Greta Van Susteren" for April 7, 2021: Crossing the U.S. Border. In this episode, we examine the challenges facing the Biden administration and a surge of migrants and asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales joins Greta to explain how the U.S. implements immigration policies. Plus, VOA Latin America Correspondent Celia Mendoza reports from the border on the diverse group of asylum-seekers, while VOA correspondents share their coverage on this topic

VOANews: Migrants Detained at US Border Say Desperation Drives Them Surge in unaccompanied minors and family units trying to cross southern border with Mexico poses challenges for Biden administration

VOA Learning English: News Words: SURGE

Citizenship Spring Class 06

 

uscitizenpod: Vandana Yadav’s "Common" Citizenship Interview

Spring Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:30 pm PDT

For one-on-one interviews 6:00-7:00 pm--email Teacher Jennifer jgagliar@musd.org

Zoom: ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 

Direct Link to the Winter Citizenship Zoom Class 

https://bit.ly/maecit

REVIEW NIGHT!

N-400

• Overview of N-400 Part 12
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz (20 words)

Civics

• Geography Quiz
• USCIS 100: California
• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part A: Washington and Lincoln
• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part B: Executive Branch & Federalist Period
• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part C: The 1800s
• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part D: Recent History

Integration

• Maria Teresa Garcia: 27 N-400 and 27 USCIS 100 Qs for US Constitution & Citizenship Day (2011) pdf
• Part 12 Intro Quiz (20 questions) 

Extra

• VOA Learning English: The U.S. Constitution
   (Links to an external site.)An outstanding collection of articles, videos, and audio files, including the standard and simplified version of the constitution and the amendments. 

Small US Border Town Attracting Attention in Immigration Debate

VOANews: Small US Border Town Attracting Attention in Immigration Debate

The small town of Donna, near the Texas-Mexico border, is receiving media attention in the recent immigration debate because it’s also where many migrant children and families are being processed. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee shows how the attention has affected the town’s residents. 

Citizenship Spring Class 05

 

uscitizenpod: Vandana Yadav’s "Common" Citizenship Interview

Spring Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:30 pm PDT

For one-on-one interviews 6:00-7:00 pm--email Teacher Jennifer jgagliar@musd.org

Zoom: ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 

Direct Link to the Winter Citizenship Zoom Class 

https://bit.ly/maecit

N-400

• A "Common" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (53qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script

Civics

• Preparing the Oath
• Writing the Constitution videos
• USCIS
• Bill of Rights BL
• US Constitution IL
• Constitution Intro (new)
• uscitizenpod
• Bill of Rights pptx https://goo.gl/o4Y2g4
• Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 05
• Bill of Rights Citizenship Quiz

Integration

• A Quick Review of the Bill of Rights and the N-400 Part 12 plus Civics Questions (2017)  pdf and mp3

Extra

• VOA Learning English: The U.S. Constitution
   (Links to an external site.)An outstanding collection of articles, videos, and audio files, including the standard and simplified version of the constitution and the amendments.