Sunday, March 13, 2016

Some Republican Vietnamese-Americans Say They Will Not Vote for Trump



VOANews: Some Republican Vietnamese-Americans Say They Will Not Vote for Trump

California is home to the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam, and many Vietnamese-Americans there are politically active. They say real estate mogul Donald Trump’s success does not reflect well on the global stage, and if he becomes the Republican party nominee, they will not vote for him. Elizabeth Lee reports from Orange County, California.
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Saturday, March 12, 2016

Tech Up Your Citizenship Class!



Tech Up Your Citizenship Class!
presenter: Jennifer Gagliardi jgagliar@musd.org
Technology and Distance Learning Symposium 2016
March 11–12, 2016, Fresno Adult School


Also see:


Also take a look at two more detailed pptx presented at the 2015 CASAS Summer Institute:

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Friday, March 11, 2016

Saratoga Library and Cupertino Library Citizenship: Winter Class 6

Saratoga Library
Friday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 pm
Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25

 Cupertino Library
Friday afternoons, 4 - 5:30 pm
Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25

N-400
A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions)

Civics:

Extra:
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Thursday, March 10, 2016

thinglink: Preparing for Naturalization


thinglink: Preparing for Naturalization
Touch this picture and learn more about Naturalization Process
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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Campbell Library Citizenship: Winter Class 2




Campbell Library Citizenship Classes
Time: Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-3:00 pm 
Date: March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 20
Address: Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell, CA 95008, 408-866-1991
Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)

N-400
Easy Interview based on the Revised N-400 (15qs)

The 100 Questions

 USCIS: Reading and Writing Vocabulary
Although there is no official list of the reading and writing question and answers, there is an official USCIS reading and writing vocabulary list:

 Homework and Family Fun

 This week's SCCL Citizenship Classes!
  • Saratoga Library 
    • Friday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 pm
    • Dates: March 11, 18, 25
  • Cupertino Library 
    • Friday afternoons, 4 - 5:30 pm
    • Dates: March 11, 18, 25
  • Gilroy Library (Class 4 on Feb 13)
    • Saturday mornings at 10:30 am - 12 noon
    • Dates: No class March 12; classes begin again March 19
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Eight for March 8th: a Quick Citizenship Quiz for International Women's Day


Today we pair eight Citizenship questions with eight female recipients of the USCIS Outstanding Americans by Choice award. This award recognizes naturalized citizens who have made significant contributions to both their community and their adopted country.

For more info about International Women's Day, see



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Monday, March 7, 2016

Milpitas Library Citizenship: Winter Class 4



Milpitas Library Citizenship Classes
Time: Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm 
Date: Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, March (another series will start late April)
Address: Milipitas Library, 160 North Main Street Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-1171
Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)

Check back for updates to tonight's agenda


N-400
    Civics

     Family Fun/Homework
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    Sunday, March 6, 2016

    Explainer U.S. Refugee Process



    VOANews: Explainer U.S. Refugee Process

    A refugee, according to U.S. law, is a vulnerable person living outside the United States who seeks resettlement and who deserves America's support on humanitarian grounds. This animation describes the process of becoming a refugee in the U.S.
    Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/explainer-us-refugee-process/3219661.html
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    Americans Vote in Country with No Elections



    VOANews: Americans Vote in Country with No Elections

    Americans living outside the United States do not have to be mere spectators of the electoral process at home. Some Democratic Party members have been voting in Thailand to coincide with the State's "Super Tuesday" balloting. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from Bangkok.
    Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/americans-vote-in-country-with-no-elections/3216430.html

    Learn more at VOA News 2016 US Votes
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    Saturday, March 5, 2016

    DACA, Citizenship, and more at the Gilroy Library

    Jobs! Money! DACA! Citizenship!  
    It's all happening this spring at the Gilroy Library!



     Sat March 5  10:00am to 3:00pm Job Readiness Fair

     Sat March 5  10:30am to 12:00pm Citizenship Winter Class 7. Guest: SIREN

     Sat March 5  12:00pm to 3:00pm IRC Rescue.org and MissionAssetFund.org DACA info and finance session

     Mon March 8  6:00pm to 8:00pm Film Showing: Suffragette at Gilroy Library in honor of Women's History Month

     Sat March 12 10:30am to 12:00pm No Citizenship Class!  New Citizenship class series begins March 19!

     Wed March 16 6:30pm to 7:30pm SIREN DACA and DAPA forum

     Sat March 19 10:30am to 12:00pm  New Citizenship class series begins at the Gilroy Library: Mar 19, Mar 26, Apr 2**, Apr 9, Apr 16, Apr 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 (end) (no class Apr 23)

     Mon March 21 5:00pm to 7:00pm Virtual Lawyers in the Gilroy Library--free 20 minute legal consultation with an attorney--appointment required!

     Thu March 24 1:00pm to 5:00pm SIREN Free Legal Consultations: Citizenship, DACA, Work Permits, and more (schedule an appt with the Library)

     Wed April 20 6:00pm to 7:00pm SIREN Immigration forum

    Sat May 7     10:00am to 2:00pm SIREN Citizenship workshop--Lawyers and volunteers will help people complete their N-400 Application for Naturalization!

     

    OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

    Sat April 2  9:00am to 2:00pm Citizenship Day 2016 at San Jose City College

    Tue April 5  2:00pm to 3:30pm Morgan Hill Library Citizenship Classes begin: April 5 to May 31

    FOR FURTHER INFO, PLEASE CONTACT:

    Gilroy Library
    (408) 842-8207
    IRC: International Rescue Committee
    (408) 277-0255
    Mission Asset Fund / Lending Circles
    Morgan Hill Library 
    (408) 779-3196

    SIREN: Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network
    Morgan Hill Library
    Span/Eng: (408) 453-3017 Viet/Eng: (408) 453-3013
    Jennifer Gagliardi
    SCCLD Citizenship Action Project Coordinator
    Phone: 408-293-2326, ext. 3071 | Email: jgagliardi@sccl.org 
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    Gilroy Library Citizenship: Winter Class 7

    Next Class: Saturday, March 19, 10:30-12:00 noon (no class March 12)
    Big thanks to SIREN for the Citizenship presentation 
    and IRC Rescue.org and Mission Asset Fund for their DACA workshop!



    N-400
    A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions)

    Civics:

    Extra:
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    Thursday, March 3, 2016

    Saratoga Library and Cupertino Library Citizenship: Winter Class 5

    Saratoga Library
    Friday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 pm
    Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25

     Cupertino Library
    Friday afternoons, 4 - 5:30 pm
    Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25





    N-400 Practice Part 11
    Civics
    Check back for updates!
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    Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month

    Happy Women's History Month! 

     During the month of March, US Citizenship Podcast will explore the connection between the USCIS History and Government questions and the history of American Women. Check back for updates!
    • Women in the Legislative Branch 2016 pdf
    • Eight for March 8th: a Quick Citizenship Quiz for International Women's Day 2016 pdf
    • Women and USCIS 100 Questions: Civics pdf (2011) and mp3 (2016)
    • American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote pdf
    • Four American Women in Honor of Women's History Month pdf
    • Happy International Women's Day (Beginning ESL) pdf
    • Women's History Month Podcast Series
    Other Resources:
    Family Fun!
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    Wednesday, March 2, 2016

    Welcome to US Citizenship Class at the Campbell Library

    More SCCL Citizenship Classes are happening this week! See below.



    Campbel Library Citizenship Classes
    Time: Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-3:00 pm
    Date: March 1 to March 28
    Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)

     Our Citizenship classes will help you prepare by discussing civics and government questions, reading and writing English, and practicing your interview skills. Free!

    Handouts and more:

    On the Road to US Citizenship

    N-400

    Civics
    The USCIS 100 Questions handouts




     Homework:


    Preparing for Naturalization
    Beginning Interview (10 questions) http://goo.gl/kxzSuT
    Geography
    • Review USCIS 100:88-95 questions, then find the 39 keywords in our Geography Puzzle.

    Extra Fun
    Next Week
    More SCCL Citizenship Classes!
    • Saratoga Library
      • Friday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 pm
      • Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25
    • Cupertino Library
      • Friday afternoons, 4 - 5:30 pm
      • Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25
    • Gilroy Library 
      • Saturday mornings at 10:30 am - 12 noon
      • Dates: March 5 and new series begins March 19!
    • Milpitas Library
      • Monday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
      • Dates: March 7, 14, 21, and 28
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    Tuesday, March 1, 2016

    Growing Minorities Shake Up Presidential Race



    VOANews: Growing Minorities Shake Up Presidential Race

    America is in the middle of a major demographic shift. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, minority groups combined will be the majority by 2044. As the population changes, politics must change with it. VOA’s Steve Baragona takes a look at how minority voters are transforming Prince William County, a growing suburb of Washington that used to be reliably Republican.
    Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/growing-minorities-shake-up-presidential-race/3214236.html

    Also watch: VOANews: US Voters on Super Tuesday

    Learn more at VOA News 2016 US Votes
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    Monday, February 29, 2016

    Milpitas Library Citizenship: Winter Class 3


    uscitizenpod: Basic Citizenship Interview Vocabulary https://goo.gl/uiOJJc

     Milpitas Library Citizenship Classes
    Time: Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm 
    Date: Feb 29, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, March (another series will start late April)
    Address: Milipitas Library, 160 North Main Street Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-1171
    Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)
    Website for previous Citizenship classes at the Milpitas Library

     Check back for updates to tonight's agenda
      N-400
      A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (38, 2pgs) 

      A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (recorded before 2014)
      Civics
      Homework

      Upcoming Events
      • 3/2 1:30-3:00 pm Campbell Library: Citizenship classes begin!
      • 3/2 7:00-8:30 pm Milpitas Library: Stop Human Trafficking Program
      • 3/5 12:00-1:00 pm Gilroy Library: DACA Workshop with IRC and MissionAssetFund.org
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      Sunday, February 28, 2016

      NorCal EL Civics Conference



      Citizenship Preparation Resources for Adult Education
      via Google Slides https://goo.gl/hpMqDa plus pdf of Links https://goo.gl/wIdsCS

      5th Annual English Literacy and Civics Education and Citizenship Conference
      February 26, 2016
      Mt. Diablo Adult Education Center
      Loma Vista Adult Center
      1266 San Carlos Ave.
      Concord, 94518

      Also take a look at two more detailed pptx presented at the 2015 CASAS Summer Institute:
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      Saturday, February 27, 2016

      Gilroy Library Citizenship: Winter Class 6

      Gilroy Library Citizenship Classes
      Address: 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 408-842-8207
      Time: Saturday mornings, 10:30 am - 12 noon
      Dates: February 27, March 5, 12, 19 
      NO CLASS MARCH 12!


       N-400 Practice Part 11
      Civics: 

      Homework:
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      Friday, February 26, 2016

      USCIS Naturalization Information Session at the Saratoga Library

       


       USCIS Naturalization Information Session at the Saratoga Library
      For Legal Permanent Residents and Interested Naturalization Applicants
      • Date: Friday, February 26, 2016
      • Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
      • Location: Saratoga Library
      • Address: 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070
      Topics covered at this FREE session will include:
      • The Naturalization Process
      • The Naturalization Test
      • Rights and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship
      Program Highlights
      • Step-by-step description of the naturalization process
      • Mock naturalization interview featuring USCIS officers
      • Limited seating available
      • FREE DVD with all the current naturalization test preparation materials
      If you enjoyed this USCIS info session, please join out Citizenship Classes at the Saratoga Library, Fridays 1:00 to 2:30 Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25

       Our Citizenship classes will help you prepare by discussing civics and government questions, reading and writing English, and practicing your interview skills. The classes are free, but space is limited. Register now at the Information Desk.

       Upcoming Events

      • 2/26 4:00-4:30 pm Cupertino Library: IRC.org info session about applying for citizenship
      • 2/28 9:00-1:00 pm Mayfair Community Center: FREE Citizenship Workshop with SIREN and IRC
      • 3/2 1:30-3:00 pm Campbell Library: Citizenship classes begin
      • 3/2 7:00-8:30 pm Milpitas Library: Stop Human Trafficking Program
      • 3/5 12:00-1:00 pm Gilroy Library: DACA Workshop with IRC and MissionAssetFund.org


       For more information about Citizenship Classes, visit www.sccl.org/Services/Citizenship-Resources
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