U.S. Citizenship Lesson 63

 

uscitizenpod: La Entrevista de Ciudadanía en Español con audio mejorado

uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Interview with Elvia Velázquez (cc--updated!)

• Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Senior Citizens or Those Who Request Accommodations/Exemptions plus the USCIS 100qs for 65/20 Applicants (8 pgs) Script
• Before the Interview: 7 Questions about Exemptions and Accommodations PLUS 65/20 Civics Questions video

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Arabic) (PDF, 135.05 KB)

 أسئلة التربية المدنية للمتمتعين بالإعفاء 20/65 

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Chinese) (PDF, 276.56 KB)

65/20豁免之公民問題

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Korean) (PDF, 240.21 KB)

65/20 면제에 해당되는 공민/역사 시험 문제

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Spanish) (PDF, 171.73 KB)

Educación Cívica: Preguntas para la Exención 65/20

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Tagalog) (PDF, 201.56 KB)

Mga Tanong Pangmamamayan para sa 65/20 Exemption

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Vietnamese) (PDF, 232.9 KB)

Các câu Hỏi của Công Dân về Miễn Trừ 65/20

N-400

• n-400r-12h   Crime
• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for for the Winter Holidays post

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 62

 

uscitizenpod: Tasleem's Interview

• Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Senior Citizens or Those Who Request Accommodations/Exemptions plus the USCIS 100qs for 65/20 Applicants (8 pgs) Script
• Before the Interview: 7 Questions about Exemptions and Accommodations PLUS 65/20 Civics Questions video

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Arabic) (PDF, 135.05 KB)

 أسئلة التربية المدنية للمتمتعين بالإعفاء 20/65 

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Chinese) (PDF, 276.56 KB)

65/20豁免之公民問題

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Korean) (PDF, 240.21 KB)

65/20 면제에 해당되는 공민/역사 시험 문제

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Spanish) (PDF, 171.73 KB)

Educación Cívica: Preguntas para la Exención 65/20

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Tagalog) (PDF, 201.56 KB)

Mga Tanong Pangmamamayan para sa 65/20 Exemption

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Vietnamese) (PDF, 232.9 KB)

Các câu Hỏi của Công Dân về Miễn Trừ 65/20

N-400

• n-400r-12h   Crime
• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for for the Winter Holidays post

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 61

 

uscitizenpod: USCIS 65/20 Special Consideration Civics Questions

• Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Senior Citizens or Those Who Request Accommodations/Exemptions plus the USCIS 100qs for 65/20 Applicants (8 pgs) Script
• Before the Interview: 7 Questions about Exemptions and Accommodations PLUS 65/20 Civics Questions video

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Arabic) (PDF, 135.05 KB)

 أسئلة التربية المدنية للمتمتعين بالإعفاء 20/65 

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Chinese) (PDF, 276.56 KB)

65/20豁免之公民問題

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Korean) (PDF, 240.21 KB)

65/20 면제에 해당되는 공민/역사 시험 문제

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Spanish) (PDF, 171.73 KB)

Educación Cívica: Preguntas para la Exención 65/20

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Tagalog) (PDF, 201.56 KB)

Mga Tanong Pangmamamayan para sa 65/20 Exemption

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Vietnamese) (PDF, 232.9 KB)

Các câu Hỏi của Công Dân về Miễn Trừ 65/20

N-400

• n-400r-12h   Crime
• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for for the Winter Holidays post

Naturalization Ceremony Highlights

 

 

Rowan College at Burlington County: Naturalization Ceremony Highlights

Citizenship Resources for the Winter Holidays

VOANews: White House Sparkles with Cheer for the Holidays

US Citizenship Podcast

• Nov 28 to Dec 6 (2021) Hanukkah
• Two Citizenship Questions for Hanukkah video blogpost
• Nov 25 to Dec 10: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
• Resources for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence: Resources for Immigrants links
• What is a U Visa? podcast / video / blog post
• What is a T Visa? podcast / video / blog post
• Deborah Parker (Tulalip) and the Violence Against Women Act (2013)  video / blog post
• Dec 10: Human Rights Day
• Resources for Human Rights Day links
• A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the UDHR and Human Rights Day mp3 and pdf 
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) Word Search Puzzle pdf 
• VOANews: Europe Targets Human Rights Abusers With ‘Magnitsky’ Laws 2020 video
• Dec 15: Bill of Rights Day
• Citizenship Resources for Bill of Rights Day links
• Bill of Rights pptx via Google Slides
• Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 01  pdf
• Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 02  pdf
• Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 03  pdf
• Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 04  pdf
• Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 05  pdf
• Bill of Rights Citizenship Quiz  pdf
• A Quick Review of the Bill of Rights and the N-400 Part 12 plus Civics Questions mp3 and pdf and video (2017)
• The Bill of Rights and the N-400 Part 12 plus Civics Questions mp3 and pdf (2016)
• A Citizenship Quiz about the Bill of Rights pdf (2015)
• Dec 25: Christmas
• USCIS 100: 10. What is freedom of religion? (2011) mp3 / pdf
• Washington Crossing the Delaware, Christmas Night 1776 (2012) pdf
• A Citizenship Quiz for Christmas  (2021) mp3 / pdf / video
• Two Citizenship Questions for Christmas (2017) video
• O. Henry, author of "Gift of the Magi," Bio, Practice N-400, and Civics Quiz(2017) pdf (fixed!)
• Dec 26: Boxing Day
• Boxing Day post / video
• More Resources for Boxing Day links
• Dec 26-Dec 31 Kwanzaa
• A Citizenship Quiz for Kwanzaa (2016) mp3 / pdf / video / post
• More Resources for Kwanzaa links
• New Year's Day
• A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (2015/2016) mp3 / pdf

More Resources for the Winter Holidays

• American English: Chanukkah, Christmas, New Year's Eve
• Chabad: National Menorah Lighting Ceremony 2021
• ESL Library: Christmas, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa, New Year's
• NPM: The Art of Christmas Stamps
• NPS.gov: History of the National Christmas Tree
• The Hill: 'Ignite Hope Throughout The World': Kamala Harris Celebrates Hanukkah At White House
• USPS: 2021 Celebrate the Season Stamp Series 
• White House History: Christmas Traditions at the White House Fact Sheet
• wh.gov: White House Time-Lapse: Raising the Commemorative HIV/AIDS Red Ribbon (2012)

VOANews

• A Crystal Ball of Serenity for the New Year
• A Winter Wonderland Made of 2 Million Pounds of Ice
• African Americans Celebrate Kwanzaa
• Americans Get Creative With Holiday Decoration
• Christmas Lights Illuminate the Heart of Washington, D.C. (2019)
• Everyday Grammar: Grammar and Christmas (2020)
• Holiday Displays in Washington, DC
• Holiday Exhibit Showcases America’s Spectacular Gardens (2019)
• Holiday Road in Leesburg, VA, Marks Start of Christmas Season (2021)
• How a Ukrainian Folk Chant Became the Theme of American Christmas
• Home of First US President Hosts Historic Christmas
• Let's Learn English Holiday Greeting
• National History Museum Highlights Role of Religion in Early America
• Obama Plays Santa at Children’s Hospital in Washington
• Orthodox Christians Celebrate Epiphany
• Scenic Wonderland Cheers Holiday Spirit at Botanic Garden
• The Gift of the Magi by O.Henry (and quiz)
• The History of Christmas in America  
• US Buddhists Join In Christmas Celebration
• US Ethnic Communities Celebrate Christmas
• VOA Learning English Presents 'A Visit From St. Nicholas'
• Words and Their Stories: What Does 'Auld Lang Syne' Mean? (New Year's Eve song) (2019)

Updated 12/04/2021!

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 60

 

uscitizenpod: Officer David’s "Regular" Practice Citizenship Interview

• A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) 
• Presentation
• Script
• uscitizenpod: N-400 Part 12 playlist

N-400

• n-400r-12g   Criminal Records
• n-400r-12h   Crime

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for for the Winter Holidays post

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 59

 

uscitizenpod: Peter Yuan’s "Regular" Practice Citizenship Interview

• A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) 
• Presentation
• Script
• uscitizenpod: N-400 Part 12 playlist

N-400

• n-400r-12g   Criminal Records
• n-400r-12h   Crime

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for for the Winter Holidays post

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 58

 

uscitizenpod: Thu Thi Nguyen’s "Regular" Practice Citizenship Interview

• A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) 
• Presentation
• Script
• uscitizenpod: N-400 Part 12 playlist

N-400

• n-400r-12g   Criminal Records
• n-400r-12h   Crime

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for for the Winter Holidays post

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 57

 

uscitizenpod: Hieu Thanh Nguyen’s "Regular" Practice Citizenship Interview

• A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) 
• Presentation
• Script
• uscitizenpod: N-400 Part 12 playlist

N-400

• n-400r-12g   Criminal Records
• n-400r-12h   Crime

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• Citizenship Resources for Native American Heritage Month post
• U.S. Citizenship Resources for November post

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 56

 

uscitizenpod: A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400 PLUS Interview Tips

• A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) 
• Presentation
• Script
• uscitizenpod: N-400 Part 12 playlist

N-400

• n-400r-12g   Criminal Records
• n-400r-12h   Crime
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• Citizenship Resources for Native American Heritage Month post
• U.S. Citizenship Resources for November post
• 10 USCIS Questions in honor of President John F. Kennedy mp3 and pdf    
• A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Double Birthday of San Jose, CA mp3 and  pdf

Ernesto's Naturalization Ceremony in Memphis

Ernesto Explores: THINGS TO DO ON NATURALIZATION CEREMONY 2021; ACTUAL OATH OF ALLEGIANCE IN MEMPHIS TENNESSEE

The Muwkekma Ohlone: We are still here!

Teacher Jennifer's note: I live in San Jose, home of the Tamian Muwkekma Ohlone. I encourage you to learn more about the Native Americans in your community!

 

 

Worldwide Walls: POW! WOW! San Jose 2021 AIR: We Are Muwekma Ohlone

"We Are Muwekma Ohlone" is the title of the mural.

They were once recognized but it got taken away back in the late 1920s.

Charlene Nijmeh, the current chairperson, 

she represents the present, 

and she's doing what she can to help get the tribe 

federally reinstated as a sovereign nation as a Muwekma Ohlone, 

an American Indian tribe recognized by the United States.

Ask the question.

Find out why you didn't know anything about the Ohlone people before.

Just learn.

I'm glad I painted this just to be like a talking point, 

like a starting point to to talk about that.

--Alfonso Salazar 

Learn more the Muwkekma Ohlone of San Jose / Oakland / San Francisco:

• Muwekma Ohlone | Facebook
• ABC7: Ohlone women fighting to get back their land, cultural heritage in Bay Area
• Brian Fanger: We Are Still Here: Ohlone Mural San Jose
• Brian Fanger: Chictactac-Adams Ohlone site in Gilroy, CA
• Brian Fanger: Exploring the Ohlone Territory of the South Bay
• India Country Today: Preserving Ohlone cosmology and teachings
• KQED: How This Native American Elder Reclaimed Sacred Land in the Bay Area
• Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority: Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the SF Bay Area | The Past, Present, and Future Stewards of Coyote Valley
• Sacred Land Film Project: Unearthing Ancestors at the West Berkeley Shellmound
• SJ Walls: We Are Still Here

Learn more other Native Americans:

• Citizenship Resources for Native American Heritage Month post
• NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.gov
• Preparing the Oath: 100:59, 100:87

POP QUIZ:

1. USCIS 100:59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
2. USCIS 100:87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

See also: 

• A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Double Birthday of San Jose, CA mp3 and  pdf

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 55

 

uscitizenpod: N-400 Part 12 Vocabulary Review PLUS Clarification Questions

• Overview of N-400 Part 12
• Intro Quiz (20 questions) 
• Overview Quiz (27 questions)
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz (20 words)
• uscitizenpod: N-400 Part 12 playlist

N-400

• n-400r-12e   Work in a Prison
• n-400r-12f   Gangs, Weapons, Child Soldiers

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.14 Participating in Your Government — Civics

Learn More:

• Citizenship Resources for Native American Heritage Month post
• U.S. Citizenship Resources for Thanksgiving post