Citizenship ceremony held today

WGRZ-TV: Citizenship ceremony held today

USCIS: N-400 Topic Exercises: The Oath of Allegiance

This educational handout describes the key principles found in the Oath of Allegiance that applicants take at their naturalization ceremonies.

USCIS 100:53.  What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?  

• give up loyalty to other countries   
• defend the Constitution and laws of the United States  
• obey the laws of the United States  
• serve in the U.S. military (if needed)  
• serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)  
• be loyal to the United States

Benjamin Franklin, America's postmaster

 

NationalMallNPS: Benjamin Franklin, America's postmaster Standing along Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site is Benjamin Franklin, the United States' first postmaster.

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

• U.S. diplomat
• oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
• first Postmaster General of the United States
• writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
• started the first free libraries

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 35 | July 2023

uscitizenpod: Dinh Le's Citizenship Interview

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

N-400

• n-400r-12a   General Info
• n-400r-12b   Affiliations

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• Preparing the Oath: Rights
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom | Intermediate
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• uscitizenpod: Civil Rights quiz
• uscitizenpod: Halloween Citizenship Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.8 Memberships and Associations — Groups
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 34 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Tuyetson's Interview

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

N-400

• n-400r-12a   General Info
• n-400r-12b   Affiliations

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• Preparing the Oath: Rights
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom | Intermediate
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• uscitizenpod: Civil Rights quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.8 Memberships and Associations — Groups
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 33 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Kulwinder Singh's Interview

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

N-400

• n-400r-12a   General Info
• n-400r-12b   Affiliations

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• Preparing the Oath: Rights
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom | Intermediate
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• uscitizenpod: Civil Rights quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.8 Memberships and Associations — Groups
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 32 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Huong's Interview

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

N-400

• n-400r-12a   General Info
• n-400r-12b   Affiliations

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• Preparing the Oath: Rights
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• uscitizenpod: Civil Rights quiz
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom | Intermediate
• USCIS: Your Government and You

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.8 Memberships and Associations — Groups
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 31 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Everyday Interview

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

N-400

• n-400r-12a   General Info 
• n-400r-12b   Affiliations

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens | Rights | Government Basics
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom | Intermediate
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• uscitizenpod: Civil Rights quiz
• uscitizenpod:  American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote pdf 

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.8 Memberships and Associations — Groups
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!) 

73 sworn in as new U.S citizens in New Hampshire

NBC News: 73 sworn in as new U.S citizens at July 4th ceremony in New Hampshire 

America celebrated its Independence Day with 73 new citizens. The New Hampshire event welcomed people from 38 different countries as they waited to be sworn in to the country they can now call home.

Symbolism of the Great Seal of the United States

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Symbolism of the Great Seal of the United States 

The Great Seal of the United States is rich in history.  Each element of the seal was carefully designed and carries with it a symbolic meaning.  Watch our video for a quick overview of the imagery on the seal and what it means.

POP QUIZ:

USCIS 100:03.  The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution.  What are these words?

USCIS 100:09.  What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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

USCIS 100:64.  There were 13 original states.  Name three.

USCIS 100:96.  Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 30 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Officer David's Casual Citizenship Interview

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

N-400

• n-400r-12     Additional Info Overview
• n-400r-12a   General Info

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1900s
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: 1900s beginning; intermediate
• USCIS 100:78-87 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.7 Civic Responsibility
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights

Learn More:

• uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
• USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
• USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
• USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
• New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
• si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
• USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
• VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 29 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Phuong Thi Le's Casual Citizenship Interview

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

N-400

• n-400r-12     Additional Info Overview
• n-400r-12a   General Info

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1900s
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: 1900s beginning; intermediate
• USCIS 100:78-87 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.7 Civic Responsibility
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900

Learn More:

1. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
2. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
3. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
4. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
5. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
6. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
7. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
8. VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 28 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Thi Nhung Phan's Casual Citizenship Interview

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

N-400

• n-400r-12     Additional Info Overview
• n-400r-12a   General Info

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1900s
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: 1900s beginning; intermediate
• USCIS 100:78-87 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.7 Civic Responsibility
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights

Learn More:

• uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
• USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
• USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
• USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
• New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
• si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
• USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
• VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 27 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Hang's Casual Interview

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

N-400

• n-400r-12     Additional Info Overview
• n-400r-12a   General Info

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1900s
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: 1900s beginning; intermediate
• USCIS 100:78-87 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.7 Civic Responsibility
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights

Learn More:

• uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
• USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
• USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
• USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
• New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
• si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
• USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
• VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 26 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Casual Interview

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

N-400

• n-400r-12     Additional Info Overview
• n-400r-12a   General Info

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1900s
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: 1900s beginning; intermediate
• USCIS 100:78-87 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.7 Civic Responsibility
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!) 
• uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
• USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
• USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
• USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
• New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
• si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
• USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
• VOA Learning English: US History

Naturalization ceremony sees hundreds of people become U.S. citizens

FOX40 News: Naturalization ceremony sees hundreds of people become U.S. citizens

In the seats of the Roebbelen Center, hundreds of people from 57 different counties became American citizens just days before Independence Day.

National Ocean Month: 10 Ocean Field Sites You’ve Got to “Sea” to Believe

USGS: National Ocean Month: 10 Ocean Field Sites You’ve Got to “Sea” to Believe

The ocean is a beautiful, dynamic, and sometimes dangerous place. Unsurprisingly, this is probably why a lot of USGS researchers spend their entire careers studying it. In celebration of National Ocean Month (June), we thought it would be a good time to dive in and feature ten ocean field sites you’ve got to “sea” to believe.

USCIS 100:92.  Name one state that borders Canada.
0:34 Juan de Fuca Canyon, Washington State

USCIS 100:91.  Name one U.S. territory. 
1:19 Vailulu'u seamount, American Samoa

USCIS 100:90.  What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
2:03 Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina

USCIS 100:91.  Name (another) U.S. territory. 
2:41 Buck Island Reef National Monument, U.S. Virgin Islands

USCIS 100:89.  What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
3:20 Escanaba Trough, California

USCIS 100:64.  There were 13 original states.  Name three.

4:01 Chesapeake Bay Crater

4:42 Nantucket Sound, Massachusetts

5:19 Norfolk Canyon, Virginia

USCIS N-400 Part 12:50.  If the law requires it, are you willing to perform work of national importance under civilian direction (Give an example of a national emergency.)
5:56 Dangerous Passage, Alaska

USCIS 100:88.  Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States. 6:38 Continental Slope, Northern Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 25 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Lan's Basic Citizenship Interview

• A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 01 to Part 11 
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 12

N-400

• USCIS: Marital Status
• USCIS: Children
• n-400r-10     Marital History
• n-400r-11     Children

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1800s
• PDFs
• USCIS: Abraham Lincoln
• USCIS: Civil War
• USCIS: U.S. Wars in the 1800s
• USCIS 100:70-77 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.6 Family Relationships
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.7 The 1800s and Civil War
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
2. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
3. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
4. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
5. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
6. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
7. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
8. VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 24 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Basic Citizenship Interview with Chris Norwood

• A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 01 to Part 11 
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 12

N-400

• USCIS: Marital Status
• USCIS: Children
• n-400r-10     Marital History
• n-400r-11     Children

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1800s
• PDFs
• USCIS: Abraham Lincoln
• USCIS: Civil War
• USCIS: U.S. Wars in the 1800s
• USCIS 100:70-77 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.6 Family Relationships
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.7 The 1800s and Civil War
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
2. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
3. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
4. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
5. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
6. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
7. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
8. VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 23 | July 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Do Van Nguyen's Basic Citizenship Interview

• A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 01 to Part 11 
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 12

N-400

• USCIS: Marital Status
• USCIS: Children
• n-400r-10     Marital History
• n-400r-11     Children

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1800s
• PDFs
• USCIS: Abraham Lincoln
• USCIS: Civil War
• USCIS: U.S. Wars in the 1800s
• USCIS 100:70-77 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.6 Family Relationships
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.7 The 1800s and Civil War
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
2. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
3. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
4. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
5. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
6. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
7. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
8. VOA Learning English: US History