Friday, August 7, 2020

Thuan nói về cuộc phỏng vấn thi công dân Hoa Kỳ của cô

uscitizenpod: Thuan nói về cuộc phỏng vấn thi công dân Hoa Kỳ của cô Thuan talks about her U.S. Citizenship Interview in English and Vietnamese
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Thursday, August 6, 2020

Summer Citizenship Zoom Class 12



uscitizenpod: Thi Nhung Phan's Practice US Citizenship Interview

Summer Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:00 pm PDT
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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Can Anybody Be President of the United States?

 



According to the U.S. Constitution, the job is only open to those who meet the following requirements: be at least 35 years old, have lived within the U.S. for 14 years and be a natural-born citizen.
The founders hoped age might bring with it wisdom and maturity. The average lifespan was less than 40 years at the time the Constitution was adopted.
Most legal experts believe natural-born citizen applies to a person born in the U.S. or born to parents who are U.S. citizens.

These requirements were intended to discourage foreign influence.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Travel Questions during the USCIS Interview

There is no zoom class tonight because I am traveling. Enjoy this video with Dr Patricia Hernandez about questions asked during the USCIS Citizenship Interview about traveling.   See you on Thursday!
 
 


This is the first part of a two part interview with Dr Patricia Hernandez. She talks about one of her students who was extensively questioned during her USCIS naturalization interview about her travel outside of the United States to Mexico. The key to the student's success was to maintain eye contact with the USCIS officer as the student responded directly to each question. Watch the second part of this interview, Preguntas de Viaje durante la Entrevista de USCIS con Dr Patricia Hernandez at https://youtu.be/p4Ninazqln0
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Monday, August 3, 2020

How US Companies Are Helping Americans Get Out the Vote

 


Many are giving their workers paid time off on Election Day
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Sunday, August 2, 2020

Drive-thru naturalization ceremony held at Cabrillo National Monument

 


A life changing day for America’s newest citizens. More than 100 people from 41 countries were naturalized Wednesday in a drive-thru ceremony.
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Friday, July 31, 2020

USCIS Announces Fee Increase!



The new fee structure, unveiled by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is expected to take effect October 2. The cost of online naturalization applications is increasing from $640 to $1,160. There will also be a $50 fee for asylum-seekers.  


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Thursday, July 30, 2020

What Does It Mean to Vote by Mail?

 
 
VOANews:

Many U.S. states expect high demand for mail-in absentee ballots in 2020 because voters are concerned about the risk of COVID transmission at crowded polling stations. 

Election officials have security protocols to make sure the ballots are authentic, including special envelopes and signature checks.   

Five U.S. states vote entirely by mail.  

Nearly two-thirds allow citizens to request an absentee ballot for any reason.  

Others require an excuse: active military duty, disability, travel.  

Some worry voting by mail is subject to fraud and error.  

Republicans have traditionally opposed all-mail elections, while Democrats have backed them. 
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Summer Citizenship Zoom Class 11

    

uscitizenpod:

Summer Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:00 pm PDT
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'Good Trouble' Chronicles Civil Right Icon John Lewis' Life



VOANews: 'Good Trouble' Chronicles Civil Right Icon John Lewis' Life

 Georgia Democratic congressman, who died July 17th, made history fighting for desegregation and the right to vote

POP QUIZ:


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

 54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*

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

84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

23. Name your U.S. Representative.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Summer Citizenship Zoom Class 10



uscitizenpod: Citizenship Interview 15--Angelica Mendoza

Summer Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:00 pm PDT
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  • Citizenship Interview Quiz with Angelica Mendoza pdf mp3 video
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Monday, July 27, 2020

What's happening with the USCIS Openings? Week 7



Dr. Patricia Hernandez and Jennifer Gagliardi discuss 20 basic USCIS N-400 Part 12 vocabulary terms. Includes a quiz, an exploration of the new USCIS.gov website, new about the Furlough, and so much more!

What's happening with the USCIS Openings? Week 7

Video with audio (1 hour!)
https://bit.ly/uscis-week-7
Video with slides only, no audio (9 min) (Posted 7/26/2020)
https://bit.ly/uscis-week-07-no

2020-07-25 Agenda

1. N-400 Part 12 Picture Vocabulary and Definition Quiz
a. Overview of the Revised N-400 Part 12 bit.ly/n400-p12-interview-intro
b. Intro to the N-400 Part 12 Quiz Picture Vocabulary https://bit.ly/n400-p12-quiz-pix
c. Intro to the N-400 Part 12 Quiz https://bit.ly/n400-p12-quiz-intro

2. USCIS website update
a. https://www.uscis.gov/
b. uscitizenpod video about update: https://bit.ly/new-uscis-gov

3. TEACHER ALERT: USCIS Citizenship Resource Center
a. https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship
b. USCIS Lesson plans have moved! https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/resources-for-educational-programs/educational-products-for-educators-and-program-administrators
c. Teachers: update your links to USCIS lesson plans!

4. USCIS ASC Re-openings and Furlough
a. ASC re-openings: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-office-closings
b. 7/23 USCIS Furlough Update from Rep. Peter Welch https://bit.ly/rep-welch-uscis
c. 7/24 Senator Leahy announce that USCIS is postponing USCIS furloughs of 13,00 civil servants
d. Call Congress & the White House to fully fund USCIS!
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Sunday, July 26, 2020

Citizenship ceremonies come with social distancing during pandemic



WPLG Local 10: Citizenship ceremonies come with social distancing during pandemic
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Saturday, July 25, 2020

US Election Will Likely See Boost in Mail Voting



VOANews: US Election Will Likely See Boost in Mail Voting

 While convenient for many, what are the safeguards and risks with voting by mail?

 POP QUIZ

 USCIS 100:27. In what month do we vote for President?*

 USCIS 100:48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

 USCIS 100:49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*

 USCIS 100:50. Name one right only for United States citizens.

 USCIS 100:54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*

 USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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Friday, July 24, 2020

USCIS Furlough Update from Rep. Peter Welch

GOOD NEWS!  
The de facto head of USCIS, Joseph Edlow, told Senator Leahy that mass furloughs at the agency—which oversees the nation's legal immigration system—will be postponed from August 3 to August 31.



Northwest Access TV: USCIS Furlough Update from Rep. Peter Welch

Peter Welch speaks at Houghton Park in St. Albans to give an update on the impending furlough of USCIS employees. Recorded on July 22, 2020.
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Thursday, July 23, 2020

Summer Citizenship Zoom Class 9



VOANews: Reenactments Mark 150th Anniversary of US Civil War’s End

Summer Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:00 pm PDT
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    • Citizenship Interview Quiz: América Griselda Ayes (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) pdf
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    Wednesday, July 22, 2020

    Oral Reading Fluency 28: "Your Vote and Mine" - Build Vocabulary & Fluency



    Jennifer ESL: Oral Reading Fluency 28: "Your Vote and Mine" - Build Vocabulary and Fluency

    Oral Reading Fluency in English with Jennifer playlist
    Develop your fluency by reading aloud. Regular practice will help build your confidence in English. The readings become faster and more challenging.
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    Tuesday, July 21, 2020

    Summer Citizenship Zoom Class 8



    VOANews: African Americans Reflect on US Civil War


    Summer Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:00 pm PDT
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      Monday, July 20, 2020

      What's happening with the USCIS Openings? Week 6



      uscitizenpod: What's happening with the USCIS Openings? Week 6

      • Practice Interview
        • Don’t just say NO!
        • 7 simple definitions  for some new Vocabulary
      • New Citizenship Resource: Voices of Freedom ebook
      • USCIS San Jose Webinar (and more info about USCIS outreach)
      • More info about immigration scams
      • Migration Policy Institute Webinar 
      • Good News!  DACA and ICE Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announcement


       What's happening with the USCIS Openings? Week 6

       Video with audio (40 min +)
      https://bit.ly/uscis-week-06

       Video with slides only, no audio (4 min)
      https://bit.ly/uscis-week-06-no

       Podcast 
      https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/uscitizenpod/2020-07-18.mp3

       Seven Part 12 simple definitions
      https://bit.ly/uscis-week-06-x

       Watch video: 
      https://bit.ly/uscis-week-04 

       worksheet:  
      https://bit.ly/ez-n400-part12

       N-400 Part 12 playlist (16 videos) 
      https://bit.ly/n400-part12 

       Voices of Freedom Digital Book and Audio 
      http://buymylab.com/accesscode/?page_id=1806 

       Upcoming Local Engagements
      https://www.uscis.gov/outreach/upcoming-local-engagements 

       Good Info about Scams: FTC.gov Fotonovelos

       ftc.gov: Notario scams (English)
      https://bit.ly/ftc-notario-scams

       ftc.gov: Estafas de Notario (Spanish)
      https://bit.ly/ftc-notario-estafa 

       More Info: uscitizenpod’s US scams playlist 
      https://bit.ly/USscams

       07/16 Migration Policy Institute Webinar

       A Rockier Road to U.S. Citizenship? Findings of a Survey on Changing Naturalization Procedures
      https://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/changing-uscis-naturalization-procedures

       A Bumpy Path to U.S. Citizenship: A Survey of Changing USCIS Practices (video)
      https://www.migrationpolicy.org/events/bumpy-path-us-citizenship-survey-changing-uscis-practices 
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      Sunday, July 19, 2020

      Candidates Both Aim to Win US Electoral College



      VOANews: Trump, Biden Both Aim to Win US Electoral College

      American institution effectively narrows campaign to just a few battleground states
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