Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Check before you go: USCIS Office Closings

So far, all field office are opened and interviews are being conducted.

#USCIS #naturalization #citizenship #GovernmentShutdown

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-office-closings

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Monday, September 29, 2025

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 16 Detailed Review: Oath of Allegiance

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 22 (fill-in fixed)





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Sunday, September 28, 2025

The Cabrini Pledge

 

USCCB: The Cabrini Pledge

Mother Cabrini was the first American saint. She came from Italy to the U.S. She helped immigrants and poor people, even when life was very hard.

The Cabrini Pledge asks us to remember that everyone has the same dignity. The Church teaches us to welcome strangers, feed the hungry, and care for the sick.

Today, many immigrants still face problems. The Cabrini Pledge reminds us to give hope, show mercy, and work for the good of all people.

I PLEDGE:

  • To affirm, in word and deed, the inherent dignity of every person, regardless of immigration status or country of origin, seeing each as a child of God before all else.
     

  • To engage with Scripture and the Church’s social teaching, reflecting on the role of migration in salvation history, the history of the United States, and the history of my own family. 
     

  • To listen and learn about the circumstances facing migrants and refugees, including those in my community, with an open heart and mind. 
     

  • To seek opportunities for encounter, so as to grow in deeper understanding and communion that leads to an authentic solidarity with those in need. 
     

  • To consider what it means to be a good neighbor and how I am called to reflect the love and hope of Christ to others. 
     

  • To encourage civic dialogue that places the human person and the sanctity of families at the center of policymaking, especially toward the end of meaningful immigration reform. 
     

  • To join with Pope Leo in praying for all migrants and refugees as fellow travelers on the journey to our true homeland. 


Find more resources to inform your pledge and take action at USCCB: The Cabrini Pledge.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

How America Became a Two-Party Nation

PBS: How America Became a Two-Party Nation | Civics Made Easy

In this episode of "Civics Made Easy," Ben Sheehan unpacks America's complex relationship with political parties, from George Washington's wariness to today's two-party dominance. Through a conversation with Independent Senator Angus King and an exploration of various state’s voting systems, Ben explains how our current system evolved, why third parties struggle to compete, and what reforms could change the political landscape.

See the full Civics Made Easy playlist or check you local PBS station.

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Friday, September 26, 2025

2025 Civics Test Curriculum Themes

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2025 Civics Test Curriculum Themes

Shawn Chakrabarti, formerly with USCIS, has just released a new resource to help teachers adapt the new USCIS 128 questions to their Citizenship Prep classes.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dpv4tw5iy3HyPLMpTtMVkpMRMXcxHvOm/view

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Liberty Lab: 2025 USCIS Civics Test Study Tool

Olga Thurst and Liberty Lab just posted a new Civics 128 question online quiz. Check it out! 

https://datawife.github.io/civics2025/

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

2025-2026 MAE Citizenship Class 04

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

Sept 25, 1789 – The United States Congress passes twelve constitutional amendments: the ten known as the Bill of Rights, the (unratified) Congressional Apportionment Amendment, and the Congressional Compensation Amendment.  The Bill of Rights was ratified December 15, 1791.

04 Practice Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Form N-400 (2024)

A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs about the Branches of Gov’t Part 3 pdf

Voices of Freedom: Ch 5: Type of Gov't, Rule of Law, Fed & State Gov't, Public Officials, US Const, Bill of Rights

Preparing the Oath: Government Basics

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Questions 31 to 37

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 22 (fill-in fixed)





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Monday, September 22, 2025

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 30

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 22




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Sunday, September 21, 2025

The NEW 2025 Naturalization Civics Test!

 updated 2025-09-28

One Nation, One People (2025 Version)

After a long wait, the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test has arrived!  Here is a summary of Federal Register Notice: Implementation of the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test (9/18/2025 source) plus more resources for the new civics test.

  • USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) will start using the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test.

  • This test is based on the 2020 version of the civics test, but with one small change.

  • The English test (reading, writing, speaking) does not change.

Key Points about the Civics Test:

  • Applicants must show knowledge of U.S. history and government.

  • The 2020 test had:

    • 128 questions in the study bank (instead of 100 in 2008).

    • Applicants were asked 20 questions in the interview.

    • Applicants needed 12 correct answers to pass.

  • The 2025 test will keep this format.

Small Change in 2025 Test:

  • In 2020, officers had to ask all 20 questions even if the applicant already passed.

  • In 2025, officers will stop once:

    • The applicant answers 12 questions correctly (pass), OR

    • The applicant answers 9 questions incorrectly (fail).

Who takes which test?

  • If you applied before or within 30 days of this notice → You take the 2008 test.

  • If you apply 30 days or more after this notice → You take the 2025 test.

  • Special rule for people 65 or older with 20+ years as permanent residents:

    • They take only 10 questions from a smaller set of 20.

    • They need 6 correct answers to pass.

Other USCIS Information:

Other Resources

 updated 2025-09-28

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

2025-2026 MAE Citizenship Class 03

 



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Friday, September 19, 2025

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Questions 26 to 29

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Questions 26 to 29

Between Labor Day (Sept. 1) and Constitution/Citizenship Day (Sept. 17), I will be posting practice interview scripts based on the N-400 Part 9 which include questions from the N-400 Application for Naturalization, rephrased questions, vocabulary, and simple graphics plus associated with USCIS Civic/History questions and government websites. 
N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 22


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Thursday, September 18, 2025

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Questions 23 to 25

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Questions 23 to 25

Between Labor Day (Sept. 1) and Constitution/Citizenship Day (Sept. 17), I will be posting practice interview scripts based on the N-400 Part 9 which include questions from the N-400 Application for Naturalization, rephrased questions, vocabulary, and simple graphics plus associated with USCIS Civic/History questions and government websites. 
N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 22

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 22


N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 22

Between Labor Day (Sept. 1) and Constitution/Citizenship Day (Sept. 17), I will be posting practice interview scripts based on the N-400 Part 9 which include questions from the N-400 Application for Naturalization, rephrased questions, vocabulary, and simple graphics plus associated with USCIS Civic/History questions and government websites. 
N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 22

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Questions 18 to 21


Between Labor Day (Sept. 1) and Constitution/Citizenship Day (Sept. 17), I will be posting practice interview scripts based on the N-400 Part 9 which include questions from the N-400 Application for Naturalization, rephrased questions, vocabulary, and simple graphics plus associated with USCIS Civic/History questions and government websites. 


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Monday, September 15, 2025

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 17


N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 17


Between Labor Day (Sept. 1) and Constitution/Citizenship Day (Sept. 17), I will be posting practice interview scripts based on the N-400 Part 9 which include questions from the N-400 Application for Naturalization, rephrased questions, vocabulary, and simple graphics plus associated with USCIS Civic/History questions and government websites. 
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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Practice Interviews for Constitution & Citizenship Week AND Adult Education & Family Literacy Week


Here are six interviews organized by ESL levels.  There are ten questions in each interviews.  As the levels progress, an "N-400" question is replaced by one more civics question about the Constitution.  These interviews are appropriate for mixed-status class rooms.

Family Literacy Practice Interview for Constitution & Citizenship Week AND Adult Education & Family Literacy Week (fixed!)

ESL 1 Practice Interview for Constitution & Citizenship Week AND Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

ESL 2 Practice Interview for Constitution & Citizenship Week AND Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

ESL 3 Practice Interview for Constitution & Citizenship Week AND Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

ESL 4 Practice Interview for Constitution & Citizenship Week AND Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

ESL 5 Practice Interview for Constitution & Citizenship Week AND Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

2025-2026 MAE Citizenship Class 02

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 1 + Historical Names and Symbols Questions

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Friday, September 12, 2025

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 15 and 16

N-400 2024 Practice Interview: Part 9 Detailed Review: Question 15 and 16

Between Labor Day (Sept. 1) and Constitution/Citizenship Day (Sept. 17), I will be posting practice interview scripts based on the N-400 Part 9 which include questions from the N-400 Application for Naturalization, rephrased questions, vocabulary, and simple graphics plus associated with USCIS Civic/History questions and government websites. 
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