U.S. Citizenship Resources for Memorial Day

Updated 05-28-2023; Check back for updates

Memorial Day Resources from uscitizenpod

• Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Current and Former Armed Forces Members (8 pgs) 
• Script
• N-400 Section videos
• n-400r-12c   Acts of Violence
• n-400r-12d   Group Violence
• n-400r-12e   Work in a Prison
• n-400r-12f   Gangs, Weapons, Child Soldiers
• n-400r-12j   Military Service
• n-400r-12k  Attachment to the US Constitution

• A 21-Question “Salute” for Memorial Day Quiz based on the USCIS 100qs
  • podcast  
  • pdf  
  • blog post with links to the memorials

• Memorial Day Twitter Moment Twenty-One @USCIS #Citizenship questions paired with U.S. memorials.

• Memorial Day: Vietnam Time Line (video)
  Ngo Huu Phuc reads "The Vietnam Time Line" essay in honor of Memorial Day. Mr Ngo was a mechanic in the South Vietnam Air Force and studied for US Citizenship at Milpitas Adult School. He became a US Citizen in 2009.  You can find a copy of "The Vietnam Time Line" in HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL DAYS IN THE USA by Mary Glasgow, Scholastic Inc., 2001, ISBN 1-900702-59-2.
  
• The Vietnam War Memorial, Washington DC (photos)
  The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, The Three Soldiers, and The Vietnam Women's Memorial, april 2013.  I took this picture in 2010 near the Vietnam Heritage Garden, San Jose.  May the American and Vietnamese peoples always stand together!
• uscitizenpod (gagliajn): Sons of San Jose Vietnam War Memorial
  These photos were taken on Memorial Day 2013 at Sons of San Jose Vietnam War Memorial, Guadalupe Park, by Paula Harbor and were uploaded to Facebook. I asked Paula if I could share them. Her comments:
  
  I hate war. I hate violence. I hate greed. I look at this name etched into granite and wonder ... what if?
  
  Over the course of the couple hours I was at this memorial today people came and went. Parents, siblings, friends, vets, Vietnamese with bouquets of thanks. Everyone had a story. "Do you have someone on the wall?" The answer was always yes and the story told. A man came and put his hand on my shoulder. After several moments we spoke. He helped with find raising the memorial and talked about his buddies who are on the wall. I shared about Gus.

More Memorial Day Resources

• American English at State: Memorial Day (pdf)
• EL Civics: Memorial Day
• ESOL Courses: Memorial Day
• Jennifer ESL: #6 English Mini Lesson - Memorial Day (video)
• Learn English with EnglishClass101.com : Learn American Holidays - Memorial Day Learn All The Words In This Video! Get the FREE Word List 
• Randall's ESL Lab: Memorial Day (video snapshot)
• Thing Link: Memorial Day by Susan Gaer
• VOA News: 
• Former POW: 'Forget, Forgive and Love Our Enemies' (2017 video)
• On Memorial Day, Military Monuments Have Special Meaning (2017 video)
• US Military's Fallen Honored With Flags (2016 video)
• US Soldiers Place Flags at Arlington National Cemetery Ahead of Memorial Day (2021)
• VOA Learning English: (read and listen) 
• Arlington National Cemetery 
• Women Pilots Allowed Back Into Arlington for Burial 
• A Visit with History: Gettysburg National Military Park

Check back later for more resources

An American Pentecost

American Pentecost: A Citizenship Quiz about Languages in America
Podcast | Video | PDF

An American Pentecost:

We are American Indians, Native Alaskans, Europeans, Latinos, Africans, Arabs, Asians, Pacific Islanders-- yet all of us hear America speaking in our own languages about FREEDOM!

For more info about languages spoken in America:

• Slate: Tagalog in California, Cherokee in Arkansas: What language does your state speak? By Ben Blatt (great graphics)
• http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2014/05/language_map_what_s_the_most_popular_language_in_your_state.html

• Wikipedia: Languages of the United States
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_the_United_States

Voting Rights Act Sect 203

Section 203 targets those language minorities that have suffered a history of exclusion from the political process: Spanish, Asian, Native American, and Alaskan Native. The Census Bureau identifies specific language groups for specific jurisdictions.

Section 203 says that jurisdictions (cities, counties, states) shall provide election materials in the language of the applicable minority group as well as in the English language.

Sources:

• DOJ: MINORITY LANGUAGE CITIZENS: Section 203 of the voting Rights Act
• https://www.justice.gov/crt/language-minority-citizens 
• US Census: Voting Rights Determination File
• https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/about/voting-rights/voting-rights-determination-file.html  
• GPO: Federal Registrar: Voting Rights Act Amendments of 2006, Determinations Under Section 203
• https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/08/2021-26547/voting-rights-act-amendments-of-2006-determinations-under-section-203#:~:text=Section%20203%20mandates%20that%20a,process%2C%E2%80%9D%20and%20if%20the%20rate 

Celebrating Asian and Pacific American Communities

 VOA News: Celebrating Asian and Pacific American Communities 

In the United States, May is a month to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage. Genia Dulot takes us to a celebration in California.

Learn more: 

U.S. Citizenship Resources for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

What’s Next for Migrants Seeking Asylum After Title 42

NY Times: What’s Next for Migrants Seeking Asylum After Title 42 

Antonio and his family have been living in a Tijuana shelter for months after fleeing violence in the Mexican state of Michoacan in 2020. After months of trying, they secured an appointment to seek asylum in the United States and will be some of the first to be processed after the lifting of Title 42, a pandemic-era policy.

Why Chinese Migrants Are Making Risky Journey From South America to US

VOA News: Why Chinese Migrants Are Making Risky Journey From South America to US 

 

VOA Mandarin's Hai Lun, Mo Yu and Ning Lu and VOA Spanish's Victor Hugo Castillo traveled to Mexican and Texas border cities to talk to Chinese migrants who had come from South America. VOA's Elizabeth Lee tells the story. Cameras: Hai Lun, Ning Lu, Victor Hugo Castillo, Oscar Cavadia.

Migrant Surge Overwhelms Chicago

VOA News: Migrant Surge Overwhelms Chicago 

 

The midwestern city of Chicago is struggling to accommodate a wave of migrants, many from Central and South America, transported to the city after entering the U.S. at America’s southern border. VOA's Kane Farabaugh reports on how the city and aid agencies are mobilizing to tend to asylum-seekers’ critical needs

Diversity of Nationalities, Professions Among Migrants at US Mexico Border

VOA News: Diversity of Nationalities, Professions Among Migrants at US Mexico Border 

The nationalities of the migrants seeking to enter the United States at the U.S.-Mexico border have shifted over the past few months. From the Rio Grande Valley area in Texas, VOA's immigration correspondent Aline Barros reports.

Title 42 Ends, Posing New Challenges to Migrants, Authorities

VOA News: Title 42 Ends, Posing New Challenges to Migrants, Authorities 

 Since the COVID-era immigration policy known as Title 42 ended last week, the U.S. says it has sent thousands of people who have crossed into the U.S. irregularly back to Mexico or back home. But many immigrants who want to follow the rules say it is very difficult to apply for asylum. VOA's Celia Mendoza reports. #mexico #usa #immigration #voanews

The Inside Story | Immigration Dilemma

VOA News: The Inside Story | Immigration DilemmaThe Inside Story | Immigration Dilemma 

We're diving into the U.S. immigration dilemma and exploring the growing surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Find out what Washington is doing to address this long-troubled immigration policy and how it's impacting the safety and management of people in this humanitarian crisis.

Title 42 Ends, Posing New Challenges to Migrants, Authorities

VOA News: Title 42 Ends, Posing New Challenges to Migrants, Authorities 

Since the COVID-era immigration policy known as Title 42 ended last week, the U.S. says it has sent thousands of people who have crossed into the U.S. irregularly back to Mexico or back home. But many immigrants who want to follow the rules say it is very difficult to apply for asylum. VOA's Celia Mendoza reports.

U.S. Citizenship Act Press Conference

House Democrat: U.S. Citizenship Act Press Conference 

US Rep Linda Sanchez: US Citizenship Act

White House Defends Border Policy Amid Criticism From Opponents, Advocates |

VOA News: White House Defends Border Policy Amid Criticism From Opponents, Advocates

The United States is bracing for a surge of migrants attempting to cross its southern border following Thursday’s expiration of Title 42, a pandemic-related policy that allowed the U.S. to expel migrants more than 2.8 million times, according to oversight groups. The White House, which is being blamed for chaotic scenes at the border, is defending itself against criticism and saying Congress needs to act. VOA’s Anita Powell reports from Washington. 

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VOA News: Chinese Migrant Woman Swims Across Rio Grande to Texas 

On May 10, the day before Title 42 ends, VOA China Branch team witnessed a large group of migrants in Mexican border city Matamoros. One Chinese female migrant was among them. She pulled out her waterproof bag from a blue suitcase and jumped into Rio Grande and started swimming across the river. She briefly answered our reporter's question and said that she had left China a month ago but refused to give further information. With a local person's help, the Chinese woman arrived on the U.S. side safely. Drone footage showed her walking on the U.S. side of the shore.

See more stories about US Immigration from VOA News.

Dinh Le’s Practice U.S. Citizenship Interview

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The U.S. Immigration System

US CBP: The U.S. Immigration System 

When the Title 42 public health Order lifts on May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will revert to fully utilizing Title 8 immigration enforcement processes. 

Under Title 8, those who unlawfully cross the border are subject to criminal consequences, including possible deportation, prosecution, and a five-year bar on reentry. 

Our message remains clear to those seeking to come to the United States: Do not believe smugglers. Do not put your life at risk by taking the dangerous journey only to be sent back. Use lawful pathways to come to the United States. The United States will continue to remove noncitizens who arrive without authorization.

See more stories about US Immigration from VOA News.

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) just announced their Post-Title 42 Resource Hub.  This is a page of resources for legal practitioners, advocates, and others helping immigrant clients navigate the immigration system post-Title 42.

Ngan Thi Le’s Practice U.S. Citizenship Interview

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N-400 Part 18 Detailed Review: Oath of Allegiance

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All Thirty N-400 Section Practice Interviews Based on the USCIS Application for Naturalization

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N-400 Part 12k Detailed Review: Question 45-50

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A Free Press Matters

 

VOANews: The Inside Story | A Free Press Matters

This week, we're at the United Nations for the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. Where is a free and independent media in the greatest danger? And who is fighting to ensure the rights of journalists? Join us on The Inside Story: A Free Press Matters.

Learn More:

VOA News: Press Freedom (web page)

VOA Learning English: News Literacy (web page)

 American English at  State: English for Media Literacy (playlist)

 American English at  State: English for Journalism (playlist)

 

Quiz:

USCIS 100:06. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*

USCIS 100:51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

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

USCIS 100:67. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

USCIS 100:68. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

US Names Somali American National Small Business Person of Year

VOA News: US Names Somali American National Small Business Person of Year 

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Abdirahman Kahin, a Somali American restaurant chain owner in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the National Small Business Person of the Year for 2023. Mohamud Mascadde in Minneapolis and Abdulaziz Osman Washington have more in this report, narrated by Salem Solomon. Videographers: Abdulaziz Osman and Mohamud Mascadde.

POP QUIZ:

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

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

USCIS 100:29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

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

USCIS 100:58. What is one reason colonists came to America?

BONUS 1: Abdirahman Kahin's home state borders Canada.  Name this state.

BONUS 2: One of the two longest rivers in the United States starts in Abdirahman Kahin's home state.  Name this river.

N-400 Part 12j Detailed Review: Question 37-44

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N-400 Part 12i Detailed Review: Question 31-36

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N-400 Part 12h Detailed Review: Question 30

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N-400 Part 12g Detailed Review: Question 22-29

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N-400 Part 12f Detailed Review: Question 17-21

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U.S. Citizenship Resources for Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Foundation: Arab American Heritage Month, 2023 page

Arab American institute: Arab American Heritage Month is official! page

Arab American National Museum: Core Galleries page

History: Arab American Heritage Month, 2023 page

News Center Maine: The history behind April becoming National Arab American Heritage Month video

Now This News: Why We Need Arab American Heritage Month video

NYC Public School: Arab American Heritage Month page

Share America: (search for more!)

• April is National Arab American Heritage Month 2022 article
• Americans’ desire to learn Arabic continues 2022 article
• 4 Arab Americans share their insights on the United States 2021 article
• Get to know 5 notable Arab Americans 2021 article
• Arab-American women: Making their mark and sharing their stories 2017 article

NYC Public School: Arab American Heritage Month page

Thirteen: Arab American Heritage Month page

US State: Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month statement | shorts

White House: A Proclamation on Arab American Heritage Month, 2023 statement

uscitizenpod:

• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Esam Omeish (Libya) pdf 
• Easy Practice U.S. Citizenship Interview with Hafida Elidrissi video
• Basic U.S. Citizenship Interview with Hafida and Teacher Jennifer video
• A Typical U.S. Citizenship Interview with Hafida and Teacher Jennifer video
• A Quick U.S. Citizenship Interview featuring Voting and Taxes video
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Louay Safi (Syria) pdf
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Mohamed Awad Elhassan (Sudan) pdf
• Citizenship Interview with Nahil Ireiqat (Jerusalem) and Josefina Rios (Mexico) video
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Nimco Ahmed (Somalia) pdf
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Rend al-Rahim (Iraq) pdf
• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Safa Aldabyani (Yemen) pdf
• Citizenship Interview with Samia Amed (Yemen) mp3

USCIS:

Arabic Naturalization Process Presentation (video)

10 Steps to Naturalization (Arabic) (PDF, 808.47 KB)

يمكنك أن تصبح مواطناً أمريكياً بالولادة أو عبر التجنّس. يولد الأفراد مواطنين أمريكيين بصفة عامة إذا ولدوا في الولايات المتحدة أو إذا ولدوا في الخارج لأبوين أمريكيين. يمكنك أيضاً الحصول على الجنسية الأمريكية إذا كنت بعمر يقل عن الثامنة عشر وكنت مقيماً بصفة قانونية دائمة عندما تم تجنيس أحد والديك أو كليهما، أو بعد تبنيك من قبل والد أمريكي.

USCIS Welcomes Refugees and Asylees Brochure (Arabic) (PDF, 1.38 MB)

ترحب USCIS بالالجئين وطالبي اللجوء

100 Civics Questions and Answers (Arabic) (PDF, 195.18 KB)

أسئلة حول التربية المدنية (التأريخ والحكومة) لاختبار التجن  

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Arabic) (PDF, 155.59 KB)

 أسئلة التربية المدنية للمتمتعين بالإعفاء 20/65 

Chinese Migrants Use Social Media Tips on Trek to US-Mexico Border

Reuters Video

VOA News: Chinese Migrants Use Social Media Tips on Trek to US-Mexico Border

Some of those arrivals have learned from social media websites and applications about how to make the long and dangerous journey, migrants, immigration experts, attorneys and current and former U.S. officials, told Reuters. (read more)

More new at VOA News: Immigration

N-400 Part 12e Detailed Review: Question 16

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All Thirty N-400 Section Practice Interviews Based on the USCIS Application for Naturalization

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N-400 Part 12d Detailed Review: Question 15

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N-400 Part 12c Detailed Review: Question 14

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N-400 Part 12b Detailed Review: Questions 9 to 13

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N-400 Part 12a Detailed Review: Questions 1 to 8

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U.S. Citizenship Resources for National Library Week

See the original NLW 1958 poster

In honor of Thomas Jefferson's Birthday (April 13, 1743), US Citizenship Podcast celebrates National Library Week 2023. Libraries help transform immigrants into newUScitizens-to-be by providing including study guides, cds/dvds, online courses, and ESL/Citizenship classes.  Learn more about US Citizenship at your local library!

POP QUIZ Background:

After the British burned U.S. capital to the ground (1814), Jefferson donated his personal library to the US government.  Jefferson's library became the core of the Library of Congress, the national library of the United States.

POP QUIZ Civics Questions

1. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
2. Name one branch or part of the government.*
3. Who makes federal laws?
4. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
5. What is the capital of the United States?*

USCIS.gov: Libraries
Libraries play a critical role in serving immigrant communities. Through our joint effort with IMLS, we plan to educate librarians, and in turn their immigrant customers, on topics ranging from naturalization, the unauthorized practice of immigration law, and the importance of digital literacy.

• Library and Adult Education Citizenship Activities (PDF, 410 KB)
  Citizenship-related activities for libraries, such as welcoming and encouragement activities, community-outreach activities, and education-oriented activities.
• Assisting English Language Learners in Your Library (PDF, 139 KB)
  Suggestions for helping your English language learning patrons.
• Library Tours with ESL Classes (PDF, 190 KB)
  Tips for working with English as a second language (ESL) teachers and inviting new patrons to your library to help them explore the vast range of services and resources you provide.
• Creating a Citizenship Review Class in a Public Library (PDF, 499 KB)
  This tip sheet will give an overview of citizenship review classes and provide a sample model.

American Library Association: 

• 2020 Census Resources (note "Citizenship Question) 
• Libraries and the 2020 Census (ALA "brief")
• #LibrariesRespond: Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers Resources
• The Dollar Tree American Dream Literacy Initiative (great examples about grants funding Citizenship classes in public libraries)

Arlington TV: U.S. Naturalization Ceremony at Arlington VA Central Library (video)
U. S. General Naturalization Ceremony held April 12, 2018 at the Arlington Central Library, Arlington, VA.

Arlington County Library: Special US Naturalization - Arlington VA 
with Deaf Performance of the Star Spangled Banner by Mayari Loza

Burton Barr Library Youth Naturalization Ceremony 2012
Phoenix area residents take the Oath of Allegiance and become U.S. citizens during a special ceremony at Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix. Members of the Library Teen Council facilitate the event.

Hartford Public Library: The American Place (TAP) 
HPL/TAP is a free program of Hartford Public Library designed to welcome immigrants and ease their transition into their new home city. TAP promotes Hartford’s shared civic values and its vibrant cultural multiplicity.  Check out HPL/TAP course: Citizenship on the Go.

• Naturalization Ceremony playlist
• AMERICAN PLACE at HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY playlist
• Voices from Newly Naturalized Citizens playlist
• Immigrant Civic Engagement playlist

Folsom Library Helps Welcome New US Citizens
The Folsom Library hosts the swearing in of 25 new US Citizens. This is the ninth year that the US Citizenship Immigration Services has partnered with the library to present this ceremony.

200 New Citizens Take Oath At JFK Library
Two hundred immigrants became American citizens at JFK Library in Boston. WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports. Published on Feb 9, 2017.

The Jones Library Study Guides for The Citizenship Test
The Jones Library E.S.L. Center is an award winning program providing volunteer tutors, tutoring space, study materials, computer-assisted instruction, citizenship classes, English classes and referrals to adult immigrants in the Amherst area. Check out their pdf/audio study guides.

US Naturalization Oath Ceremony, Jones Library, September 4, 2019
The recording of a naturalization and citizenship ceremony at the Jones Library in Amherst, Massachusetts.

The Kansas City Public Library: Naturalization Ceremony at Central Library
On Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 about 110 applicants from 45 countries were sworn in as citizens of the United States.

KMBC: KC library hosts naturalization ceremony (2019)
Sixty immigrants from 32 different countries took the oath of citizenship Tuesday at the Kansas City Library downtown.

King County Library: Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Learn how to become a U.S. Citizen and study for the naturalization test.

Los Angeles Public Library - Community Member Testimonial by Sergio Sanchez
I have always had a dream to one day become a citizen of the United States because this country opens doors for everyone who wants to be successful and build a family.  I am so grateful to the Los Angeles Public Library for helping me and my family reach our dreams.  The library helped me—and my wife—become citizens, it helped me improve my English, and it helped my son with his education so he could go to college to become a chemical engineer.

Louisville Free Public Library (FaceBook post)

On March 1, 2019, we welcomed 99 new American citizens from 35 home countries today at the Naturalization Ceremony!

New York Public Library

• Alien Nation: True Tales of Immigration: Sofija Stefanovic and friends celebrate immigrant lives in America, inspired by the long-running Joe’s Pub series.
• Becoming Americans; Immigrant New Yorkers from across the globe come to the Library to learn English and prepare for U.S. Citizenship.
• Civic Education and Democracy in Crisis: A Conversation in Memory of Judge Robert A. Katzmann; Experts in policy, law, and education discuss how restoring widespread civic education and action can provide a lifeline to our imperiled democracy. 
• Ep. 71 "I Can Vote, I Can Participate": Zahra and Hassan are grateful to The New York Public Library for the citizenship classes they took before they faced their naturalization exam — and passed. Libraries play a critical role in welcoming and educating new citizens. 
• Immigration History, Politics, and Prejudices: Jia Lynn Yang with Caitlin Dickerson: The New York Times national editor surveys the 40 years between 1924 and 1965 and the battle to "codify the idea that a person could become wholly American, no matter where she had been born."  Jia Lynn Yang speaks with The Atlantic's Caitlin Dickerson about the paradoxes and the promises of the American idea of itself as a nation of immigrants.
• Library Stories playlist; Stories of so many who use our spaces to write, read, think and learn. 

Pima Library: Welcome to America 
Pima County Public Library recognizes, welcomes, and celebrates immigrants for their contributions to our shared success.   

Otis Library: Naturalization Ceremony at Otis Library on April 13, 2018
Otis Library leads in our community by hosting a Naturalization Ceremony for 19 New US Citizens from 13 different countries during National Library Week

Salt Lake City Public Library's President's Day Naturalization Ceremony
Salt Lake City welcomed 29 new citizens to the United States at the Downtown library, with remarks from President Obama and Mayor Biskupski.

San Francisco Public Libraries Citizenship Resources
Prepare for the USCIS naturalization interview with the helpful resources available in several languages at sfpl.org, including a guide to naturalization, detailed practice materials for the citizenship exam, and a list of local organizations that can help you with the naturalization process. Check out their SFPL multilingual citizenship videos.

Schaumburg Library Citizenship Oath Ceremony
See footage from a Citizenship Ceremony at the Schaumburg Library. Approximately 70 immigrants became new US citizens.

West Irving Library Citizenship Classes (video)
In a special class offered at the West Irving Library, some people are getting help in their quest to become U.S. citizens.

Santa Clara County Library Citizenship Resources
Prepare for U.S. citizenship with these helpful resources, including a guide to naturalization, detailed practice materials for the citizenship exam, and a list of web resources that can help you with the naturalization process.

• All of the lessons and resources used in the SCCL Citizenship Classes
• Campbell Library Citizenship Classes 
• Cupertino Library Citizenship Classes 
• Milpitas Library Citizenship Classes 
• Morgan Hill Library Citizenship Classes 
• Gilroy Library Citizenship Classes
• Saratoga Library Citizenship Classes
• Playlist of mock interviews videos recorded at the Milpitas Library
• SCCL Citizenship @ Your Library 

South Carolina Stare Library: The Path to U. Citizenship Can Start at Libraries 

Does your library provide information on U.S. citizenship? Are you looking for ways to improve your services to your immigrant communities?  Join a representative from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to learn about the citizenship process and what free resources are available.  The presentation will give a background on USCIS, the mission, the local field offices, IMLS Partnership, why libraries should be involved, setting up Citizenship Corners, and resources available online and in print to better assist patrons inquiring about the naturalization process.

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• more U.S. Citizenship Resources for April

updated 2023-04-01

U.S. Citizenship Resources for Earth Day

uscitizenpod: Three quick Citizenship Questions in Honor of Earth Day

uscitizenpod: 10 Citizenship Questions in Honor of Earth Day (pdf)

More Earth Day, Arbor Day, and National Parks Weeks Resources

• The Atlantic: Apollo 8 Earthrise photo and video
• American English at State: Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day
• American English at State: Spotlight: Earth Day
• ELCivics.com: Arbor Day
• ELCivics.com: Earth Day
• ESL Holiday lessons: Earth Day
• ESLlibrary: Earth Lessons, ED (BL), ED (IL), ED (IH),   Earth Day Idioms Poster (more)
• EPA.gov: Earth Day
• Google Applied Skills: Earth Day Collection
• LOC.gov: Earth Day
• PBS: Ken Burns' National Parks: America's Best Idea
• Share America: Earth Day
• UW: US Senator Gaylord Nelson and Earth Day
• VOANews: Earth Day 2019 Looks at Human Effect on Planet
• VOANews: Thai Monks Adopt Earth Day Practices to Eliminate Plastic Waste

uscitizenpod: GO GREEN with USPS Stamps

In honor of Earth Day 2011 and in celebration of the new USPS GO GREEN Forever stamp series, US Citizenship Podcast presents a collection of stamps reflecting America's ongoing commitment to make EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY!

Family Fun

• BlueBonkers: Earth Day Coloring Pages
• DLTK: Earth Day Coloring Pages
• Sierra Club: Earth Day (John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club, was a naturalized US Citizen)
• Starfall: Earth Day
• TweetTweetParakeet: John James Audubon (naturalized citizen)  Bird Paintings on Stamps (video)

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updated 2023-04-02

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 75| 2023

Kulwinder Singh PASSED his interview, but there were some tense moments: the USCIS officer said there was another person with the same name and case details who had been deported!  Mr. Singh kept his cool and answered all of the officer's questions about deportation.  Most interviews go smoothly, but you still need to prepare how to answer awkward questions.  Good job, Mr. Singh!

Here are his practice interviews:

Kulwinder Singh’s 1st Practice Citizenship Interview

Kulwinder Singh’s 2nd Practice Citizenship Interview

Kulwinder Singh’s 3rd Practice Citizenship Interview

Kulwinder Singh’s 4th Practice Citizenship Interview

Kulwinder Singh’s 5th Practice Citizenship Interview

Kulwinder Singh’s 6th Practice Citizenship Interview

Kulwinder Singh Talks about his Citizenship Interview

N-400

• n-400r-12k  Attachment to the US Constitution
• n-400r-13    Applicant's Signature
• n-400r-14    Interpreter's Signature
• n-400r-15    Preparer's Signature
• n-400r-16-17 Signature at Interview / Renunciation
• n-400r-18    Oath of Allegiance
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.10 Loyalty and the Oath
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.16 Symbols and Holidays

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for the April page
• April 18: Income Tax Day page (postponed because of Passover, Easter, and DC Emancipation Day)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 74 | 2023

Yingyu's Practice Citizenship Interview (easiest)

Yanli's Practice Citizenship Interview

Teresa's Practice Citizenship Interview

Annie's Practice Citizenship Interview

Mindy's Practice Citizenship Interview (most difficult)

N-400

• n-400r-12k  Attachment to the US Constitution
• n-400r-13    Applicant's Signature
• n-400r-14    Interpreter's Signature
• n-400r-15    Preparer's Signature
• n-400r-16-17 Signature at Interview / Renunciation
• n-400r-18    Oath of Allegiance
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.10 Loyalty and the Oath
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.16 Symbols and Holidays
• Unit 4: Your Interview and New Citizenship 

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for the April page
• April 18: Income Tax Day page (postponed because of Passover, Easter, and DC Emancipation Day)