SD Citizenship Interview 1: Eligibility and Clarification Questions

SD Citizenship Interview 1: Eligibility and Clarification Questions  (improved sound 5/19/2018)

Mechelle Perrott, ESL/Citizenship Coordinator for San Diego Continuing Education (www.sdce.edu) demonstrates how to ask clarification questions during a Citizenship interview. This video is a first in the series of Citizenship interviews recorded at the San Diego Regional CATESOL Conference, April 22, 2018.

The examiner doesn't think that Mechelle is ready for the interview because Mechelle doesn't understand one of the first interview questions.

Mechelle insists (politely) that she has studied for the English and Civics test and asks the examiner to rephrase the question which has the key word "eligible."

Note: If you do not understand an examiner's question, DO NOT SAY YES OR NO. Request that the examiner to use different words to ask the question.

If you need more help studying N-400, look at

• N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 01 to Part 11 http://goo.gl/z6qFnr
• N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 12 http://goo.gl/U0aGKQ
• N-400r Part 12 Overview Quiz (27 questions) http://goo.gl/3m3t7K
• A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r pdf: http://goo.gl/Q5BhXk
• Thirty N-400 Section Practice Interviews Based on the USCIS Application for Naturalization (plus more scipts) http://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/n-400-practice_27.html

U.S. Citizenship Class 28, Spring 2018, Milpitas Adult School

VOA Learning English: PRESIDENT FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT


N-400

• Citizenship: Ready for the Interview: Contact Info and Residence by Lynn Weintraub (publisher's website)
• n-400r-10    Marital History
• n-400r-11    Children

Civics

• Citizenship: Passing the Test: CH6 Later History 84-98  by Lynn Weintraub (publisher's website)
• si.edu: Preparing the The 1900s

U.S. History Since 1900 - Intermediate Level

The U.S. History Since 1900 lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 11, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, and 86.

Download lesson plan (PDF, 797 KB)

Download handouts (PDF, 267 KB)

Download answer key (PDF, 51 KB)

Integration

• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Hushang Ansary (Ahvaz, Iran) pdf

US, Mexico to Cooperate in Fighting Cross-border Crime

VOANews: US, Mexico to Cooperate in Fighting Cross-border Crime

The United States and Mexico have agreed to cooperate in fighting criminal gangs trafficking drugs, weapons and human beings across the shared border. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed bilateral and regional issues with his Mexican counterpart Luis Videgaray Monday in Washington. Earlier, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions stressed "the U.S. border is not open" to anyone coming unlawfully. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
Originally published at - https://www.voanews.com/a/4384213.html

USCIS and the Legacy of Ellis Island

uscitizenpod: USCIS and the Legacy of Ellis Island Trailer (2:08)

“USCIS and the Legacy of Ellis Island” tells the story of Ellis Island through the perspective of those who worked there and highlights the historical connections between our mission and this iconic historic site.

uscitizenpod: USCIS and the Legacy of Ellis Island (28:56)

“USCIS and the Legacy of Ellis Island” tells the story of Ellis Island through the perspective of those who worked there and highlights the historical connections between our mission and this iconic historic site.

The video tells the story of Ellis Island in three chronological, thematic chapters:

• Creating Ellis Island: the first chapter of the film introduces the audience to Ellis Island and its early history.
• Working on the Island: Chapter two explores the often overlooked roles of Ellis Island’s employees and their importance to operation of the immigration station.
• Remembering Ellis Island: The concluding chapter examines Ellis Island’s closure, discusses its historical legacy, and emphasizes its lasting connection to our agency.

For more information about USCIS, visit us at https://www.uscis.gov and check us out on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/uscis), Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/uscis), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uscis).

If you need captions, please click the “CC” button just beneath the video to turn them on.

Tech Up Your Citizenship Class

May 5 9:45 a.m.—10:45 a.m.
Tech Up Your Citizenship Class
Empower students to use technology to prepare for their citizenship interview. Use mobile and online tools to encourage frequent practice, greater fluency, and success!
Presenter: Jennifer Gagliardi
For: Immigrant Integration/Citizenship, Technology/Digital Literacy, Teachers
Location: Convention Center 2005

Google slides: http://bit.ly/tech-up-citz-2a
Notes pdf: http://bit.ly/tech-up-citz-2b
Blog post: http://bit.ly/tech-up-citz-2c

Extra credit 

• Five for Cinco de Mayo http://goo.gl/k9SZ1N

Teaching Citizenship Prep 101

May 4 3:45 p.m.—4:30 p.m
Teaching Citizenship Prep 101
Participants will identify the critical resources in the form of websites, textbooks, legal services, and more to meet (and exceed) suggested USCIS-recommended citizenship course content standards.

Presenter: Jennifer Gagliardi
For: Immigrant Integration/Citizenship, Teachers
Location: Convention Center 2010

Teaching Citizenship Prep 101

• Google slides: http://bit.ly/citz-101a
• Notes pdf: http://bit.ly/citz-101b
• Blog post: http://bit.ly/citz-101c

CASAS Assessments for Citizenship Preparation

May 4 2:45 p.m.—3:30 p.m
CASAS Assessments for Citizenship Preparation
Leverage the CASAS Life/Work, CIT, or EL Civics COAAPS to help students successfully prepare for the USCIS naturalization interview.
Presenter: Jennifer Gagliardi
For: Immigrant Integration/Citizenship, Administrators, Teachers
Location: Convention Center 2012

CASAS Assessments for Citizenship Preparation
This presentation and the notes pdf are available on
Google slides: http://bit.ly/ccae-cita
Blog post: http://bit.ly/ccae-citb

Teaching with YouTube

May 4 11:00 a.m.—11:45 a.m.
Teaching with YouTube
Go where your students are. Learn how to set up your YouTube channel to deliver quality content to your students inside and outside of the classroom.
Presenter: Jennifer Gagliardi
For: Technology/Digital Literacy, Teachers
Location: Convention Center 2007

Teaching with YouTube
This presentation and the notes pdf are available on

Google slides: http://bit.ly/ccae-youtubea
Notes pdf: http://bit.ly/ccae-youtubeb
Padlet: http://bit.ly/ccae-youtubec
Blog post: http://bit.ly/ccae-youtubed

http://bit.ly/ccae-youtubec

USA Learns Citizenship

May 4 10:00 a.m.—10:45 a.m.
USALearns Citizenship

NEW USALearns Citizenship: Students complete speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises to acquire the language skills needed to be fully prepared for citizenship interview.
Presenter: Jennifer Gagliardi
For: Immigrant Integration/Citizenship, Technology/Digital Literacy, Teachers
Location: Convention Center 2009]

USA Learns Citizenship
This presentation and the notes pdf are available on

Google slides: http://bit.ly/ccae-usalearnsa
Blog post: http://bit.ly/ccae-usalearnsb 

Learn more about US Citizenship at www.usalearns.org Thanks!

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 8

uscitizenpod: Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 8

Van Lan Truong, Commissioner for the City of Milpitas Community Advisory Commission, kindly accepted our invitation and joined us at the Milpitas Adult School Open House. Here is the first mock interview with student Van Thach. Stay tuned for Commissioner Truong's second interview.

This interview is based on:

Easy Interview based on the Revised N-400 (1 pg, 15 qs) (updated 04/18/2016)

• pdf http://goo.gl/4FVFO4
• mp3: http://goo.gl/BUpwPZ
• pptx: https://goo.gl/b2BMT1
• vocab pdf: http://goo.gl/50NyZu

For more info, see

Milpitas Adult School

• https://adulted.musd.org/

Milpitas Community Advisory Commission

• http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/our-government/commission/community-advisory/

Watch all of the MAE Open House Citizenship Interviews

• Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtyN34w6H7y71_wBr3lo7Du-OMbJ5_KF-

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 7

uscitizenpod: Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 7

Van Lan Truong, Commissioner for the City of Milpitas Community Advisory Commission, kindly accepted our invitation and joined us at the Milpitas Adult School Open House. Here is the first mock interview with student Van Thach. Stay tuned for Commissioner Truong's second interview.

This interview is based on:

Easy Interview based on the Revised N-400 (1 pg, 15 qs) (updated 04/18/2016)

• pdf http://goo.gl/4FVFO4
• mp3: http://goo.gl/BUpwPZ
• pptx: https://goo.gl/b2BMT1
• vocab pdf: http://goo.gl/50NyZu

For more info, see

Milpitas Adult School

• https://adulted.musd.org/

Milpitas Community Advisory Commission

• http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/our-government/commission/community-advisory/

Watch all of the MAE Open House Citizenship Interviews

• Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtyN34w6H7y71_wBr3lo7Du-OMbJ5_KF-

U.S. Citizenship Class 27, Spring 2018, Milpitas Adult School

Abraham Lincoln Quiz

Watch VOA Learning English: Abraham Lincoln and all of VOA America's Presidents videos

N-400

• Citizenship: Ready for the Interview: Contact Info and Residence by Lynn Weintraub (publisher's website)
• n-400r-9     Travel outside the US 

Civics

• Citizenship: Passing the Test: CH 5 The Civil War  by Lynn Weintraub (publisher's website)
• si.edu: Preparing the Oath: A Growing Nation  and The 1800s

Integration

• Krestos Negasi's Citizenship interview (multiple-choice test based on the N-400 and 10 USCIS questions). (download pdf) (listen to mp3--new for 2016!)

Homework

Abraham Lincoln - Beginning Level

Abraham Lincoln lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 60, 72, 74, 75, and 100.

Download lesson plan (PDF, 594 KB)

Download handouts (PDF, 713 KB)

Download answer key (PDF, 384 KB)

Civil War - Beginning Level

The Civil War lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 48, 60, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, and 76.

Download lesson plan (PDF, 389 KB)

Download handouts (PDF, 877 KB)

Download answer key (PDF, 548 KB)

U.S. Wars in the 1800s - Beginning Level

The U.S. Wars in the 1800s lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 72, 73, 91, 98, and 100.

Download lesson plan (PDF, 926 KB)

Download handouts (PDF, 1.35 MB)

Download answer key (PDF, 200 KB)

U.S. History in the 1800s - Intermediate Level

The U.S. History in the 1800s lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 60, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, and 76.

Download lesson plan (PDF, 1.37 MB)

Download handouts (PDF, 872 KB)

Download answer key (PDF, 1.06 MB)

Citizenship Resources for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

http://bit.ly/aphm-citz

AsianPacificHeritage.gov: May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian-Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

American English @ State: Asian Pacific Heritage Month  (pdf)

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Vote 
APIAVote is a national nonpartisan organization that works with partners to mobilize Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in electoral and civic participation.resources and voting rights videos

DOD: Steven Calvery - National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Steven Calvery, Director of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, reflects on his career, family and culture.  For more on the Department of Defense, visit: defense.gov

CCSF: Best, OK, and Worst Citizenship Interview Strategies
50+ videos of mock interviews and interview strategies.

janmdotorg: I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story (video)
Video produced by JANM's 2013 Getty Multicultural Undergraduate Interns, and the Watase Media Arts Center, to promote the Smithsonian's traveling exhibition, "I Want The Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story," currently on display at the Japanese American National Museum. 

LessonPages: Asian Pacific Heritage Month (K-12 oriented--can be adapted for adults)

LOC: Samoan Culture (video)
Rep. Aumua Amata, American Samoa's third Member of Congress and the first woman elected to the House American Samoa, discussed Samoan culture and history. Also generations of Samoan culture were illustrated by items found in a variety of Library

VOANews: Growing Asian-American Community Could Influence US Elections (video)
The growing number of Asian-American voters in the United States doesn’t necessarily translate into political clout in U.S. elections. Many who are eligible to vote sit on the sidelines. One organization wants to remove some barriers it says are in the way of getting Asian-Americans to vote. VOA’s Kane Farabaugh reports.

USCIS

• USCIS The Beacon: 
• Outreach to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI): My Trip to Chicago
• Public Service Recognition Week, Part I: For This Political Refugee, U.S. Was Land of the Free, Home of the Berries
• Public Service Recognition Week, Part IV: How ‘I Will Be Right Behind You’ Means Reuniting 12 Years Later for This Budget Analyst
• There are so many more posts--please check USCIS The Beacon by month
• USCIS Chinese Resources Page 
• Cantonese Public Engagement Event 2015(video) 
• 关于入籍常见的问题—美国公民及移民服务局制作 (video)
• 如何成为美国公民—美国公民及移民服务局制作 (video) 
• 童年入境暂缓遣返手续常见的问题—美国公民及移民服务局制作 (video) 
• 童年入境暂缓遣返手续—美国公民及移民服务局制作 (video)
• Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants in Chinese-traditional
• Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants in Chinese-simplified
• USCIS Korean Resources Page
• Korean Engagement in Queens, New York (video) 
• Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants in Korean
• USCIS Vietnamese Resources Page
• Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants in Vietnamese

NPS.gov

A Brief Glimpse: Asian American Pacific Islander National Historic Landmarks Theme Study [PDF 2.6 MB]

A Brief Glimpse: Asian American Pacific Islander National Historic Landmark Theme Study -  This is the introductory essay of Finding a Path Forward: Asian American/Pacific Islander National Historic Landmarks Theme Study, which will be published in its entirety later in 2016.  

Asian Reflections on the American Landscape: Identifying and Interpreting Asian Heritage [PDF 196 KB] examines Asian cultural heritage found in the American built environment and its interpretation within NPS cultural resources programs.

Find Your Place: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders [PDF 2.1 MB]
This 18-page booklet examines the enduring and influential presence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders—from the earliest settlement of the country to the economic development of the West to the desegregation of public schools in the 20th century and political influence in the 21st. A core essay traces their impact on the American landscape, followed by the stories of seven signature places commemorating the legacy. A concluding section illustrates how this heritage is preserved today, transcending “bricks and mortar” preservation to include a celebration of collective experience.

Historic Preservation from the Ground Up: The Harada House [PDF 3.9 MB] uses a house in Riverside, California as a case study in how a community can participate in local preservation. The Harada House has become a landmark in the fight for Asian American civil rights. Despite its significance, the road to its preservation was a long and contentious one.

uscitizenpod:

• N-400 Quizzes (pdfs)
• Quick Interview plus 10Qs about the Constitution http://goo.gl/D6FaZ6
• Tasanee Rungteranoon (Bangkok, Thailand) (12/02/2012) http://goo.gl/1xY2qh
• Mok Kit-Ching (Hong Kong) (12/12/2012) http://goo.gl/a3N2Fy
• Lê Thi Hiep (Ðà Lat, Vietnam) (12/14/2012) http://goo.gl/y190FE
• Vu Xuân Tran (Nha Trang, Vietnam) (01/25/2013) http://goo.gl/4x6uoA
• Florence Li Tim-Oi (Hong Kong and Toronto, Canada) (02/27/13) http://goo.gl/H37T6Q
• A Quick Interview for US Constitution and Citizenship Day 2014 based on the new N-400r http://goo.gl/JBCkGV
• Anh Thi Vu (Vietnam) (Presidents' Day Quiz 2015) pdf and  mp3
• Mei-Lin Chen (Guangduong, China) (Lunar New Year 2015) http://goo.gl/BapIOf
• Constitution and Citizenship Week Interview Quiz 2015 http://goo.gl/hYaYg7
• Civics Quizzes (pdfs, etc)
• Citizenship Resources for Lunar New Year
• New Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Lunar New Year (pdf) http://goo.gl/BBNUhW
• Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Lunar New Year (video) https://youtu.be/s31n-OaRCBo
• A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Lunar New Year Part 2--Q and A LISTEN / READ
• A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of India and Pakistan Independence Dayhttp://goo.gl/oyjjNz
• Podcasts (mp3s)
• Interview-01:Intro to the N400 and a Simple Citizenship Interview--Mae Chen (GaoShung, Taiwan)
• Interview-02: Advanced Citizenship Interview--Nam Van Nguyen (Saigon, Viet Nam)
• Interview-09: Advanced Citizenship Interview--David Bian (Tianjin, China)
• Interview-10: Simple Citizenship Interview--Xuan Do (Hanoi, Vietnam)
• Interview 11: Simple Citizenship Interview: Jong-Yi Wang (Country of Birth: Korea; Country of Nationality: Taiwan)
• Interview 12: Election Day Interview--Chau Hoanh Chieu (Saigon, Vietnam)
• Interview 13: Easy Citizenship Intervew: Ngoc Tram My Nguyen (Hue, Vietnam)
• Interview 17: Lisa Lau (Hong Kong)
• Interview 18: Do Van Nguyen (Saigon, Vietnam)
• Interview-19: Hao Thi Vu (Saigon, Vietnam)
• Lunar New Year Citizenship Interview 2016
• Citizenship Interview with Senior Citizen Gabriela DeLeon (Philippines) LISTEN
• Carol Lin's Interview (Taipei, Taiwan) LISTEN
• A Casual Citizenship Interview with Mrs Chen (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) mp3 / post
• A "Common" Citizenship Interview with Hoa Minh Quan mp3 / post
• Election Eve 2016 Interview with #newUScitizen and #newUSvoter Thu Thi Nguyen LISTEN / READ / POST
• Videos
• Assembly Member Kansen Chu visits Milpitas Adult School
• Mayor Esteves visits Milpitas Adult Education's Open House
• Do Van Nguyen citizenship Interview
• A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Lunar New Year Part 2 WATCH / READ
• Lan's Basic Citizenship Interview WATCH / READ / LISTEN / POST
• uscitizenpod's Citizenship Interviews playlist
• more coming soon!

Check back for updates!

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 6

On Thursday, April 12, Milpitas Adult School hosted an Open House in honor of Adult Education Week. During the Open House, community members and students dropped by our Citizenship class to participate in mock Citizenship interviews.

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 6
https://youtu.be/RiSQWdsoEiA

Part 2: Chris Norwood, Vice-President of the MUSD School Board of Trustees, talks about the Milpitas Unified School District (www.musd.org). He describes our Parent University and an upcoming bond measure that will support the growth of the Ayer Adult Education Center (amongst other MUSD projects). Furthermore, he encourages adult students and citizens to make their voices heard by participating in campaigning and voting in support of schools.


Also watch:

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 5
https://youtu.be/66olSQErDZI

Part 1: Chris Norwood, Vice-President of the MUSD School Board of Trustees, conducts a mock Citizenship Interviews with Teacher Jennifer

MAE Open House Citizenship Interviews Playlist

 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtyN34w6H7y71_wBr3lo7Du-OMbJ5_KF-

All of the interviews plus an quick outtake or two.

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 5

uscitizenpod: Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 5

On Thursday, April 12, Milpitas Adult School hosted an Open House in honor of Adult Education Week. During the Open House, community members and students dropped by our Citizenship class to participate in mock Citizenship interviews.

Part 1: Chris Norwood, Vice-President of the MUSD School Board of Trustees, conducts a mock Citizenship Interviews with Teacher Jennifer.

The N-400 questions are based the following script:

A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) (updated 06/12/2016)

• pdf: http://goo.gl/cFLBsA
• pptx https://goo.gl/eh19Gh

Stay tuned for Part 2: Chris Norwood talks about the Milpitas Unified School District (www.musd.org)

MAE Open House Citizenship Interviews Playlist

 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtyN34w6H7y71_wBr3lo7Du-OMbJ5_KF-

All of the interviews plus an quick outtake or two.

US Lawyer Convoy Meets Up with Migrant Caravan on US-Mexico Border

uscitizenpod: US Lawyer Convoy Meets Up with Migrant Caravan on US-Mexico Border

The migrant caravan that angered U.S. President Donald Trump has reached the US/Mexico border. Many are planning to request asylum. To help with their legal issues, another caravan has been heading south to the border to meet them a group of American lawyers and human rights activists. Angelina Bagdasaryan, with VOA's Russian Service, reports.
Originally published at - https://www.voanews.com/a/us-lawyer-convoy-meets-up-with-migrant-caravan-on-us-mexico-border/4367495.html

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 4

uscitizenpod: Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 4

On Thursday, April 12, Milpitas Adult School hosted an Open House in honor of Adult Education Week. During the Open House, community members and students dropped by our Citizenship class to participate in mock Citizenship interviews.

(The sound quality is not great because people are coming in and out of the classroom).

In this video, we demonstrate a Citizenship interview for Open House visitors. I ask Jothy the N-400 questions and Citizenship students ask her civics questions. The N-400 questions are based the following script:

A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) (updated 06/12/2016)

• pdf: http://goo.gl/cFLBsA
• pptx https://goo.gl/eh19Gh
• video: https://youtu.be/DnD5GRf1oDI
• vocab ppt: https://goo.gl/uiOJJc
• pdf: N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 01 to Part 11 http://goo.gl/e9NnSR (new url)
• pdf: N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 12 http://goo.gl/U4cjDA (new url)

U.S. Citizenship Class 26, Spring 2018, Milpitas Adult School

VOA Learning News: America's Presidents - George Washington

• All of VOA's America's President Lessons
• Edpuzzle: George Washington Quiz
• Edpuzzle: John Adams Quiz
• Edpuzzle: Thomas Jefferson Quiz
• Edpuzzle: James Madison Quiz

N-400

• Citizenship: Ready for the Interview: Contact Info and Residence by Lynn Weintraub (publisher's website)
• n-400r-8     Work and School

Civics

• Citizenship: Passing the Test: CH4 The New United States   by Lynn Weintraub (publisher's website)
• si.edu: Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution 
• Summary of the US Constitution http://goo.gl/CVxDwZ 
• US Constitution Quick Quiz http://goo.gl/fAj2wt

Integration

• The Founders Quiz
• Twenty-seven N-400 and twenty-seven USCIS 100Qs http://goo.gl/YtJ2VV

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 3

uscitizenpod: Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 3

On Thursday, April 12, Milpitas Adult School hosted an Open House in honor of Adult Education Week.  During the Open House, community members and students dropped by our Citizenship class to participate in mock Citizenship interviews.

(The sound quality is not great because people are coming in and out of the classroom).

In this video, we demonstrate a Citizenship interview for ESL 1 and ESL 2 students.  I ask Duyen the N-400 questions and Citizenship students ask her civics questions.  The N-400 questions are based the following script:

A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) (updated 06/12/2016)

pdf: http://goo.gl/cFLBsA
pptx https://goo.gl/eh19Gh
video: https://youtu.be/DnD5GRf1oDI
vocab ppt: https://goo.gl/uiOJJc
pdf: N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 01 to Part 11 http://goo.gl/e9NnSR (new url)
pdf: N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 12 http://goo.gl/U4cjDA (new url)

MAE Open House Citizenship Interviews Playlist

All of the interviews plus an quick outtake or two.

U.S. Citizenship Class 25, Spring 2018, Milpitas Adult School

uscitizenpod: US Citizenship Podcast Independence Day Quiz Video 

N-400

• Citizenship: Ready for the Interview: Contact Info and Residence by Lynn Weintraub (publisher's website)
• n-400r-4     Contact Info
• n-400r-5     Residence

Civics

• Citizenship: Passing the Test: CH4 The New United States pg 50-55  by Lynn Weintraub (publisher's website)
• si.edu: Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence 

Integration

• A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs for Independence Day (2016) http://goo.gl/PsUU16