NEW Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level D Practice 1 and "Sevens" Civics Questions

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level D Practice 1 and "Sevens" Civics Questions with Nguyen Thinam

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview 

• Level D Practice 1 script
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 5 and "Fives & Sixes" Civics Questions

uscitizenpod: NEW Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview:  Level C Practice 5 and "Fives & Sixes" Civics Questions with Yen Huong Le

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview 

• Level C Practice 5 script
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 4 and "Four" Civics Questions

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 4 and "Four" Civics Questions with Ramasamy Venugopal

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview 

• Level C Practice 4 and "Fours" Civics Questions script
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 3 and "Threes" Civics Questions

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 3 and "Threes" Civics Questions

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview 

• Level C Practice 3 and "Threes" Civics Questions script
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 2 and "Twos" Civics Questions

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 2 and "Twos" Civics Questions

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview 

• Level C Practice 2 and "Twos" Civics Questions script
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 1 and "Ones" Civics Questions

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 1 and "Ones" Civics Questions

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview 

• Level C Practice 1 and "Ones" Civics Questions script
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts

Tricky vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 application

 

AWESOME New resource from New Readers Press:

• Tricky vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 application
• More Citizenship resources from New Readers Press

Printing the USCIS Writing Vocabulary--8 NEW Videos!

uscitizenpod: 

• Writing Vocabulary for the U.S. Naturalization Test: People
• Writing Vocabulary for the U.S. Naturalization Test: Civics
• Writing Vocabulary for the U.S. Naturalization Test: Places
• Writing Vocabulary for the U.S. Naturalization Test: Months
• Writing Vocabulary for the U.S. Naturalization Test: Holidays
• Writing Vocabulary for the U.S. Naturalization Test: Verbs
• Writing Vocabulary for the U.S. Naturalization Test: Other Content
• Writing Vocabulary for the U.S. Naturalization Test: Other Function
• U.S. Citizenship Reading and Writing (40+ videos)

Summer Citizenship Lesson 16

Wednesday July 28, 2021 LAST ZOOM CLASS

Tuesday August 17 6:00 pm -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

ONLINE REGISTRATION for ESL/Citizenship and HSE programs for the 2021-22 school is now open!
Click here for ESL Registration

 

uscitizenpod: N-400 Part 12:34-50 and the Oath of Allegiance

Topic: US Citizenship Class with Teacher Jennifer, US Citizenship Podcast

• Time: Monday and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 pm PDT (San Jose CA)
• Join Zoom Meeting
• short link: http://bit.ly/uscitizenpod-zoom
• long link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8092207850?pwd=K1VHZDhQd1czNndKcnRCZldKUU5Sdz09 
• Meeting ID: 809 220 7850
• Passcode: uscitizen
• uscitizenpod@gmail.com 

• Wednesday, July 28, 2021 LAST ZOOM CLASS

• Tuesday, August 17 6:00 pm -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

N-400

• A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) 
• Presentation
• Script
• n-400r-12k  Attachment to the US Constitution
• n-400r-18    Oath of Allegiance

Civics

• si.edu: Preparing the Oath: The Court videos
• USCIS: Judicial Branch beginning | intermediate

Integration

• A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs about the Branches of Gov’t Part 3 pdf
• Part 12 Overview Quiz (27 questions)
• Civics Questions (USCIS 100:01-57) for the Naturalization Test
• American History and Integrated Civics Questions (USCIS 100:58-100) for the Naturalization Test 

Success: A Mock U.S. Citizenship Interview and Report-Back with Jason

 

 

uscitizenpod: Success: A Mock U.S. Citizenship Interview and Report-Back with Jason 

 

Jason participates in a "regular" mock U.S. Citizenship and then shares good tips about how to prepare for naturalization interview (or any job, school, or personal interview.

Jason's interview is based on: 

• A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Civics Quiz: "Ones" 01, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91

Summer Citizenship Lesson 15

Wednesday July 28, 2021 LAST ZOOM CLASS

Tuesday August 17 6:00 pm -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

ONLINE REGISTRATION for ESL/Citizenship and HSE programs for the 2021-22 school is now open!
Click here for ESL Registration

 

uscitizenpod: N-400 Part 12 Review

Topic: US Citizenship Class with Teacher Jennifer, US Citizenship Podcast

• Time: Monday and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 pm PDT (San Jose CA)
• Join Zoom Meeting
• short link: http://bit.ly/uscitizenpod-zoom
• long link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8092207850?pwd=K1VHZDhQd1czNndKcnRCZldKUU5Sdz09 
• Meeting ID: 809 220 7850
• Passcode: uscitizen
• uscitizenpod@gmail.com 

• Wednesday, July 28, 2021 LAST ZOOM CLASS

• Tuesday, August 17 6:00 pm -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

N-400

• Overview of N-400 Part 12
• Presentation
• Google slides
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz (20 words)
• N-400 Part 12 videos 
• Playlist (20+ videos)

Civics

• USCIS: the Legislative Branch beginning | intermediate
• si.edu: the Legislative Branch videos
  

Integration

• A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs about the Branches of Gov’t Part 2 pdf
• N-400 Part 12 Quiz 3 pdf (corrected)
• Women in the Legislative Branch Quiz podcast / pdf 
• Intro to Part 12 Quiz (20 questions)

City of Tulsa's First Child Citizenship Ceremony

 

 

City of Tulsa: City of Tulsa's First Child Citizenship Ceremony 

The City of Tulsa hosted its first children's citizenship ceremony on July 8, 2021 at Gathering Place. During the ceremony, 25 children and youth representing 11 countries took their oath of allegiance.

Everyday Grammar: Making Sense of Demonyms - Country Nouns

 

 

VOA Learning English: Everyday Grammar: Making Sense of Demonyms - Country Nouns

N-400:

• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You

Civics:

• USCIS 100:8. What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• USCIS 100:59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

• USCIS 100:60. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

• USCIS 100:61. Why did the colonists fight the British?

• USCIS 100:72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

• USCIS 100:78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*

• USCIS 100:81. Who did the United States fight in World War II?

• USCIS 100:87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

• USCIS 100:91. Name one U.S. territory.

• USCIS 100:92. Name one state that borders Canada.

• 93. USCIS 100:Name one state that borders Mexico.

Celebrating the Tokyo Olympics

 

 

state.gov: Celebrating the Tokyo Olympics 

The Olympic and Paralympic Games bring the world together in sport and remind us of our shared humanity. We join our nation in wishing #TeamUSA the best of luck as they compete in the #TokyoOlympics. #SportsDiplomacy

Promoting Naturalization

 

  

uscitizenod: Promoting Naturalization 

 

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.

Summer Citizenship Lesson 14

 

uscitizenpod: A "Typical" Interview

Topic: US Citizenship Class with Teacher Jennifer, US Citizenship Podcast

• Time: Monday and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 pm PDT (San Jose CA)
• Join Zoom Meeting
• short link: http://bit.ly/uscitizenpod-zoom
• long link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8092207850?pwd=K1VHZDhQd1czNndKcnRCZldKUU5Sdz09 
• Meeting ID: 809 220 7850
• Passcode: uscitizen
• uscitizenpod@gmail.com 

N-400

• A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages)
• google slides
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

Civics

• US Constitution Quick Quiz (picture vocabulary) pdf
• USCIS: The Executive Branch beginning
• USCIS: The Executive Branch intermediate
• si.edu: The Presidency videos

Integration

• Claudia Rios Castro: A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs about the Branches of Gov’t Part 1 pdf
• 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

Establishing Independence and Writing the Constitution on U.S. Dollar Bills

 

New Quiz: Establishing Independence and Writing the Constitution on U.S. Dollar Bills

• Dollar Quiz 1 (2021)

See also:

• The Founders Quiz
• Coin Quiz

Summer Citizenship Lesson 13

 

uscitizenpod: Lan Do's Citizenship Interview

Topic: US Citizenship Class with Teacher Jennifer, US Citizenship Podcast

• Time: Monday and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 pm PDT (San Jose CA)
• Join Zoom Meeting
• short link: http://bit.ly/uscitizenpod-zoom
• long link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8092207850?pwd=K1VHZDhQd1czNndKcnRCZldKUU5Sdz09 
• Meeting ID: 809 220 7850
• Passcode: uscitizen
• uscitizenpod@gmail.com 

N-400

• A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages)
• google slides
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

Civics

• USCIS: Your Government and You beginning 
• si.edu: Government Basics videos

Integration

• Typical Interview Quiz
California State pdf
Citizenship Interview Quiz for Tasanee Rungteranoon pdf 

2021 Naturalization Ceremony at the Seattle Center

 

 

Seattle Center: 2021 Naturalization Ceremony 

Seattle Center hosts the 36th Annual Naturalization Ceremony, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, July 2nd, and invites the public to observe livestream as The Honorable Ricardo S. Martinez, Chief U.S. District Judge, swears in 60 candidates as new citizens of the United States of America. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services District 41 Director Anne Corsano will present the candidates at this event which reaffirms the meaning of United States citizenship. It is an important day for the new citizens, who come from diverse cultures across the globe, to make the United States–and Seattle–their new home. Seattle Center will also be re-broadcasting the livestream on July 4th at 12 p.m.

U.S. Citizenship Practice Interview with Fabricia Maria, Brazil

 

uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Practice Interview with Fabricia Maria, Brazil

 

 

uscitizenpod: Fabricia Maria talks about her U.S. Citizenship Interview

 

 

uscitizenpod: Fabricia Maria fala sobre sua entrevista de cidadania dos EUA

Little Sister of Statue of Liberty Makes Way to US From Paris

 

VOANews: Little Sister of Statue of Liberty Makes Way to US From Paris

The miniature copy of the Statue of Liberty has reached its destination in Washington, DC.

The statue commemorates the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. It was given to the United States by the people of France in 1886, to represent the friendship between the two countries established during the American Revolution.

Also watch:

• state.gov: Secretary Blinken Commemorates Bastille Day

N-400

• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You

Civics

• 8. What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• 9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• 61. Why did the colonists fight the British?

• 62. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• 63. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 94. What is the capital of the United States?*

• 95. Where is the Statue of Liberty?*

• 99. When do we celebrate Independence Day?*

Biden Urges Passing of Voting Rights Law but Offers No Strategy

 

 

VOANews: Biden Urges Passing of Voting Rights Law but Offers No Strategy

N-400

• Interview E-1 (N-400 Part 12 focus on voting and paying taxes)

Civics

• American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote pdf

Integration

• Yésica Sánchez: A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs about Voting and Elections pdf

Summer Citizenship Lesson 12

 

uscitizenpod: Vandana Yadav’s "Common" Practice Citizenship Interview

Topic: US Citizenship Class with Teacher Jennifer, US Citizenship Podcast

• Time: Monday and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 pm PDT (San Jose CA)
• Join Zoom Meeting
• short link: http://bit.ly/uscitizenpod-zoom
• long link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8092207850?pwd=K1VHZDhQd1czNndKcnRCZldKUU5Sdz09 
• Meeting ID: 809 220 7850
• Passcode: uscitizen
• uscitizenpod@gmail.com 

N-400

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

Civics

• USCIS: The 1900s intermediate
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom beginning / intermediate
• si.edu: The 1900s videos
• si.edu: Famous Citizens videos 

Integration

• I-6 Interview Quiz
• American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote pdf
Citizenship Interview with Krestos Negasi pdf 

Extra Credit

• US Citizenship Resources for Black History Month 2021 post
• US Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month 2021 post
• What is 'Critical Race Theory'? post

A Pakistani American Becomes the First Muslim Federal Judge in the US

 

VOA News: A Pakistani American Becomes the First Muslim Federal Judge in the US

Senate confirmation of Zahid Quraishi as America’s first Muslim federal judge was celebrated by many Pakistani Americans

N-400

• n-400r-12j   Military Service

Civics

• Mix-and-Match: USCIS 100:37-47 System of Gov’t: Judicial Branch, State Gov’t, Political Parties quiz
• Mix-and-Match: Law, Government, and the Economy quiz
• Women in the Judicial Branch pdf
• Citizenship Quiz in Honor of India and Pakistan Independence Day pdf

Extra

• si.edu: Preparing the Oath: The Court videos

• US Courts; Pathways to the Bench Play list videos
• USCIS: Judicial Branch beginning | intermediate
• VOA Learning English: The Supreme Court series (EXCELLENT!)

Summer Citizenship Lesson 11

 

uscitizenpod: Everyday Citizenship Interview with Kulwinder Singh

Topic: US Citizenship Class with Teacher Jennifer, US Citizenship Podcast

• Time: Monday and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 pm PDT (San Jose CA)
• Join Zoom Meeting
• short link: http://bit.ly/uscitizenpod-zoom
• long link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8092207850?pwd=K1VHZDhQd1czNndKcnRCZldKUU5Sdz09 
• Meeting ID: 809 220 7850
• Passcode: uscitizen
• uscitizenpod@gmail.com 

N-400

• An “Everyday” Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (51qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

Civics

• USCIS: The 1900s intermediate
• si.edu: The 1900s videos

Integration

• B-6 Interview Quiz
• Mix-and-Match Numbers Quiz
• Citizenship Interview Quiz with Lê Thi Hiep pdf 

Extra Credit

• The History Channel: After 9/11: Fifteen Septembers Later
• VOA Learning English: Americans Remember September 11, 2001 (2017)
• uscitizenpod: n-400r-12b   Affiliations (terrorist)
• TSA: 9/11: As Events Unfold (tragic)
• TSA: They Brought What?!?  (serious, but funny)
• TSA: Top 10 Catches 2019 and 2020

10 Things You Should Do after Your Oath Ceremony

 

Abletuan 84: 10 Things You Should Do after Your Oath Ceremony 

So I just got out of my oath ceremony today! And here is the citizenship certificate! So I am officially a US citizen starting now! A little bit about the ceremony. It was unfortunate that due to Covid, the ceremony has to be concise - no speech, no special guest speakers - it has to be kept pretty simple. There were only 16 people in the room with me and we did the oath and they started passing out the citizenship certificates. Fast, simple and here I am! The whole process only took 15 minutes.  (read more in the video comments on YouTube)

Also watch these AbelTuan 84 videos:

• Abletuan 84: My U.S. Citizenship Interview Experience & Advices during Covid 
• Abletuan 84: What Can You Do Between Your Interview & Oath Ceremony
• Abletuan 84: 100 Questions for U.S. Citizenship | Random Order + Easy Answer

A Weekly Conversation: Susan Rice and Cecilia Rouse on the American Families Plan

 

wh.gov: A Weekly Conversation: Susan Rice and Cecilia Rouse on the American Families Plan

Susan Rice, the President’s Domestic Policy Advisor, and Cecilia Rouse, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, took some time out of their days to break down the American Families Plan – a key piece of the Build Back Better Agenda.

N-400

1. n-400r-8       Work and School
2. n-400r-11     Children

Civics

• USCIS 100:11. What is the economic system in the United States?*

• USCIS 100:13. Name one branch or part of the government.*

• USCIS 100:15. Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• USCIS 100:16. Who makes federal laws?

• USCIS 100:28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?*

• USCIS 100:33. Who signs bills to become laws?

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

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

• USCIS 100:41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

• USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization

USCIS: Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization July 2, 2021

Throughout our history, the United States has welcomed immigrants from all over the world who have helped shape and define our country. Granting citizenship to eligible lawful permanent residents is vital to our nation’s security, economic prosperity, and a future built on the principles of the U.S. Constitution.

In keeping with Executive Order on Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans (E.O. 14012), USCIS is chairing a Naturalization Working Group that includes the:

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security;
• U.S. Department of Agriculture;
• U.S. Department of Defense;
• U.S. Department of Education;
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services;
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development;
• U.S. Department of Justice;
• U.S. Department of Labor;
• U.S. Department of State;
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; and
• U.S. Social Security Administration.

The Naturalization Working Group plans to implement a national strategy to promote naturalization. Read the full report (PDF, 3.77 MB). USCIS is committed to empowering immigrants to pursue citizenship and the rights and opportunities available to them as they embark on their journey.

USCIS has taken a number of steps to reduce barriers to naturalization in our nation's legal immigration system. Read the USCIS Naturalization Policies Fact Sheet (PDF, 972.45 KB) for more information.

What is 'Critical Race Theory'?

 

 

VOA News: What is 'Critical Race Theory'?

African American legal scholars developed critical race theory, expressing the belief that racism is not simply individual acts of prejudice. They say it’s bigger than that; it’s embedded into the United States’ legal and social systems.  Read the full article. Learn more: VOA News: Race in America

N-400

• n-400r-7       Biographic Info

Civics

• Mix-and-Match: Civil Rights Quiz

Integration

• Citizenship Interview with Krestos Negasi pdf 

Learn More

• TED-Ed: Hidden Figures: Black History playlist
• TED-ED: Government: Declassified playlist
• uscitizenpod: The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro by Fredrick Douglass post
• uscitizenpod: US Citizenship Resources for Black History Month 2021 post
• uscitizenpod: Resources by country page
• VOA News: Race in America

Summer Citizenship Lesson 10

 

uscitizenpod: Thi Nhung Phan's "Casual" Practice U.S. Citizenship Interview

Topic: US Citizenship Class with Teacher Jennifer, US Citizenship Podcast

• Time: Monday and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 pm PDT (San Jose CA)
• Join Zoom Meeting
• short link: http://bit.ly/uscitizenpod-zoom
• long link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8092207850?pwd=K1VHZDhQd1czNndKcnRCZldKUU5Sdz09 
• Meeting ID: 809 220 7850
• Passcode: uscitizen
• uscitizenpod@gmail.com 
• 2021-06-23 slides

N-400

• A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes
• ppt

Civics

• si.edu: Preparing the Oath
• The 1800s videos
• USCIS: Lesson Plans
• The 1800s - Intermediate Level

Integration

• N400 Casual Interview quiz
• Mix-and-Match Quiz: Dates
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Louay Safi pdf

Extra Credit

• Monticello.org: Louisiana and Lewis and Clark
• NPS.gov: Lewis and Clark National Trail
• VOA Learning English Special Project: The U.S. Expands West
• VOA Learning English: History: Includes, articles, video, audio, quizzes, presidential profiles, and the 2015 "The Making of the Nation" archive
• ListenAndReadalong: The Making of America Playlist: large closed caption which highlights word-by-word radio broadcast of the 2010 "The Making of the Nation" series
• VOANews: From Africa to America (Special Report--multiple articles and videos) (2019)  In 1619, the first Africans were brought to colonial Virginia – in bondage – beginning more than two centuries of slavery in America
• VOANews: US Preps for 'Forgotten War' Bicentennial Many Americans are unfamiliar with the War of 1812 and the Battle of Baltimore. But some historians would like to change that.
• VOANews: Texas Celebrates Battle that Led to Independence from Mexico One of the most consequential battles in North American history occurred 175 years ago on a field just east of current-day Houston, Texas.
• VOANews: 150 Years Later, US Civil War Still Resonates The 150th anniversary of the beginning of the U.S. Civil War - a conflict that nearly tore the United States apart.
• VOA Learning English: A Dispute Over Cuba Leads to the Spanish American War (Part 1) The Spanish-American War took place in the late eighteen hundreds during the administration of President William McKinley. (read the Part 2)