Monday, January 15, 2018

Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr Day



uscitizenpod: Three Questions for MLK Day
Three Citizenship Questions for MLK Day focused on the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.  Read/listen to the whole quiz below.

14 USCIS Questions in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This quiz matches 14 USCIS civics questions with speeches and events from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who worked for equality for all Americans and for all those who thirst for peace and justice throughout the world mp3 and pdf




Interview with Krestos Negasi (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) on MLK Day mp3 and pdf



A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r of Juah Sarwee from Fish Town, Liberia plus 10qs about US Geography and Symbols (2017) pdf  

 A Citizenship Interview Quiz for Paulette Poujol-Oriol (Port-au-Prince, Haiti) (2018) pdf

Kahoot: Citizenship Questions in Honor of Martin Luther King, Dr Day! 

 Learning Chocolate: Martin Luther King Jr Day

MLK Day Special mp3

 uscitizenpod: US Citizenship Resources for African-American History Month
During the month of February, we explore the connection between the USCIS History and Civics questions and African American History. We also include Citizenship, Immigration, and Gov't Resources in African Languages! 





VOA Learning English: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial


VOA The King Legacy Marching Forward series:


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    Sunday, January 14, 2018

    January Town Hall with US Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17)


    from town hall at

    January Town Hall with US Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17)
    Jan 14, 2018 2:00 to 3:30 PM · Milpitas High School, Milpitas, CA
    annotated Tweets posted by @uscitizenpod

    Teacher Jennifer says: Here are my annotated tweets from today's town hall meeting with our US Rep Ro Khanna (CA-17).  If you have the opportunity, please attend a Congressional Town Hall.  AWESOME!

    opens with comments about : there is a reason why is so strong and innovative

     Are we willing to the government over ? YES!



     Tax Break? Who benefits? The investor class, NOT the working class. Trickle down doesn't work. Raise wages!

    Q1: Pls comment work limitations. A1 says we must reform and H4visa and allows spouses to work

     Q2: Green Card backlog bill; A2 says he supports the bill

     Q3 share resources with school districts with less; A3 we must invest in ed. We have money--we must make the priority

     Q4 Thx supporting legal rights for Palestinian minors. Q4 says this is an issue of . Protect youth, stop

    Q5 what happens when you go against party leadership; A5 gives ex of voting against #FISA  I my conscience

    Q6 arctic methane release leading to A6 says he supports and invites qr to see him/staff to learn more

     Q7 do we have a legitimate government / representation? A7 heartened by independent actions such as the judge who cont'd

    Q8 father separated from child; Q8 staff will check if we can give asst about this matter

    Q9 denounce A9 will introduce bill "Democracy Dollars" to counteract PAC money

    Q10 status of ; A10 we just got new sniffers so we can get the correct agency for code enforcement

    Q11 thx for support for and ; A11 invest funding in and solve and reform

    Q12 tech training; Q12 for all: and for the "forgotten America"

    Q12 tax credits; A12 link tax credits to local economic incentives to grow the economy

    Q13 charitable deductions to offset taxes? A13 we need to pay more taxes to create opportunity, not to reward investors

    Q14 Iran nuclear deal; A14 supports and with and the

    Q15 concern about expiration; Q15 absolutely believes that every child must have .

    for all!

    Q16 is there a strategic effort NOT to ; GOP is willing to legislate, but there are problems (Leadership? Factions?)

    Q17 concern about A17 will follow up with further research and possible legislation

    The same party that elected Trump, elected the most diverse

    More than 90% of the attendees at the town hall stood up to show that they're directly impacted by



    Great town hall. Thank you and your staff for your service. Your grandfather (friend of ) would be proud. Happy



    Also see my annotated notes from previous Ro Khanna Town Meetings
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    Atlanta holds naturalization ceremony for new citizens



    FOX 5 Atlanta: Atlanta holds naturalization ceremony for new citizens

    More than 50 people living here in Atlanta are now officially American citizens.

    A naturalization ceremony was held this morning at Atlanta City Hall.

    Families and friends of the candidates, citizenship and immigration officials and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed celebrated America’s newest citizens.

    Mayor Reed said this event is special because it reminds us what a great and welcoming nation the United States is.

    Reed continued saying he's happy that out of all the places in America these new citizens could call home they chose Atlanta.
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    Saturday, January 13, 2018

    The USCIS N-400 and Fee Waivers



    The USCIS N-400 and Fee Waivers



    Recently I have received several questions about the new N-400 Online application and fee waivers.

    Question: Can I apply for citizenship online (N-400) with fee waiver (I-912) or fee reduction (I-942)?

     Answer: At this time, you cannot apply for citizenship online if you are using with fee waiver (I-912) or fee reduction (I-942) form.

     If you want to apply for citizenship (N-400) with fee waiver (I-912) or fee reduction (I-942) form, you must download these forms from USCIS.gov and mail these forms together to USCIS.
    USCIS has advice about how to find low-cost legal services. Check the show notes for links for the forms and legal services.

    However, the question about fee waivers reminded me about an interview that I did last year with Citizenship Teacher, Kathy Martin from Beaumont Adult School. She gave a very clear explanation about the difference between fee waivers and fee reduction. In honor of the resolution: NEW YEAR, NEW CITIZEN, I would like to play a short clip from that interview.

    USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization
    https://www.uscis.gov/n-400

    USCIS I-912 Fee Waiver
    https://www.uscis.gov/i-912

    USCIS I-942 Fee Reduction
    https://www.uscis.gov/i-942

    USCIS Find Legal Services
    https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/find-legal-services

    USCIS Online Account
    https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

    DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review: RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS AND ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES ROSTER BY STATE AND CITY
    https://www.justice.gov/eoir/recognized-organizations-and-accredited-representatives-roster-state-and-city

    Please visit us on the web at uscitizenpod.com where you can find our new Citizenship Interview Quiz for Paulette Poujol-Oriol (Port-au-Prince, Haiti) and MLK Day citizenship resources.
    Also go to our YouTube channel and watch our screencast series about using the new N-400 online application. I will be posting a series shorter screencasts about the N-400 online application soon.

    uscitizenpod: CCAE 2017 Citizenship Interview (Kathy Martin talks about Fee waivers)
    http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/ccae-2017-interview.mp3

    uscitizenpod: Intro to the USCIS Online N-400 Application for Naturalization podcast
    http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/n-400-online.mp3

    uscitizenpod: US Citizenship--Apply Online! Playlist
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtyN34w6H7y46j_oXYuMJ6TgzB-XvGi40

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    Friday, January 12, 2018

    A Citizenship Interview Quiz for Paulette Poujol-Oriol (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)

    A Citizenship Interview Quiz for Paulette Poujol-Oriol (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
    http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/2018-haiti.pdf

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    Thursday, January 11, 2018

    U.S. Citizenship Class 02, Spring 2018, Milpitas Adult School



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

    Susan B. Anthony
    Equality and Freedom - Intermediate Level
    The Equality and Freedom lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 6, 48, 60, 74, 77, 84, and 85.
    View Equality and Freedom - Intermediate Level
    Download lesson plan (PDF, 797 KB)
    Download handouts (PDF, 426 KB)
    Download answer key (PDF, 89 KB)










     si.edu: Preparing the Oath: Video 84 and Video 85 plus dictation

     14 USCIS Questions in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    This quiz matches 14 USCIS civics questions with speeches and events from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who worked for equality for all Americans and for all those who thirst for peace and justice throughout the world mp3 and pdf

     Interview with Krestos Negasi (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) on MLK Day mp3 and pdf
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    Wednesday, January 10, 2018

    Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Decision To End DACA Program | Los Angeles Times



    LA Times: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Decision To End DACA Program

    Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions said in September that the administration would begin winding down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals on March 5. (Jan. 10, 2018)
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    Tuesday, January 9, 2018

    Trump Signals Willingness to Compromise on Immigration Reform



    VOANews: Trump Signals Willingness to Compromise on Immigration Reform (01/09/2018)

    U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled willingness to compromise on some immigration issues so he can finalize a permanent immigration bill. He met with lawmakers from both parties on Tuesday to address border security, protection of young immigrants without legal status in the United States, chain migration and the visa lottery program. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports after the first in a series of meetings on immigration, both parties expressed hope that they can reach a deal.
    Originally published at - https://www.voanews.com/a/4201238.html




    nytimes: Nearly 200,000 Salvadorans Lose Temporary Protected Status. We Met One Family. | Times Documentary

    Jose Salinas has Temporary Protected Status, which is granted to immigrants who came to the U.S. from countries crippled by disaster or war. The Trump administration has announced that it will end the program — we met with the Salinas family before the decision.
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    U.S. Citizenship Class 01, Spring 2018, Milpitas Adult School

    I am sick with the cold/flu. Class is cancelled. I will see you on Thursday.
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      Sunday, January 7, 2018

      USALearns Citizenship



      NEW COURSE: USALearns Citizenship


      I am very excited to announce a new online citizenship prep  course: USALearns Citizenship which was developed by the Sacramento Office of Education in conjuncture with USCIS and the California State Library.

       This course is FREE and is available at www.USALearns.org

       The course is divided into four parts:

       Part 1 reviews eligibility requirements.

       Part 2 reviews the vocabulary and grammar structures associated with the N-400 Application for Naturalization.

       Part 3 reviews the history, government, and geography material plus the terms and grammar associated with the USCIS Civics test, known as "The 100 Questions."  Plus it reviews the vocabulary for the Reading and Spelling test.

       Part 4 reviews the interview skils, such as small talk and clarification questions.  It also gives you a preview of your new life as an American citizen when you apply for your passport or sponsor family members to immigrate to the United States.

       USALearns Citizenship is perfect for the classroom or directed-self study. Also check out their English courses and download their English language learning apps.

       Join USALearns Citzenship at usalearns.org and get ready for US Citizenship.  I know that you will be a great American citizen!
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      Saturday, January 6, 2018

      Nearly 200,000 Salvadorans Anxiously Await Decision on TPS Future



      VOANews: Nearly 200,000 Salvadorans Anxiously Await Decision on TPS Future

      Nearly 200,000 Salvadoran beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, anxiously wait as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security weighs a decision whether to end the designated security program. Given precedent with beneficiaries from Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan, TPS holders from El Salvador worry they may be next on Trump's chopping block, despite a 16-year history of integration across multigeneration households. VOA spoke with one mixed-status family at their home in Virginia.
      Originally published at - https://www.voanews.com/a/thousands-of-salvadorans-await-tps-decision/4194945.html
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      Friday, January 5, 2018

      Preparing for the Oath


      SI.edu: Preparing for the Oath

       A joint resource of the Smithsonian National American History Museum and the USCIS.  A collection of mini-videos, activities, and quizzes for each of the 100 question.  BEST! RESOURCE! EVER!
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      Thursday, January 4, 2018

      Mix and Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Edwin Cornejo (El Salvador)



      uscitizenpod: Mix and Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Edwin Cornejo (El Salvador)

      This interview is based on:
      • Citizenship Interview: Series C / Practice 5
      • USCIS 100:58-70 American History: Colonial Period and Independence
      from uscitzenpod's Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interviews and Quizzes.

      This video was Edwin's first interview that he did several month's ago. You can listen to Edwin's "Regular"Citizenship Interview, which contains 75 questions based on the N-400. After the interview, Edwin talks about his hopes to continue his biological studies and perhaps go on to law school. Edwin also talks the importance of protecting the environment and what we can from countries such as Costa Rica and Panama.



      Follow along by downloading:

      A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) (updated 10/01/2016)
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      Wednesday, January 3, 2018

      USCIS N-400 Online Quickcast! 2-Part Login to your MyUSCIS account



      uscitizenpod: USCIS N-400 Online Quickcast! 2-Part Login to your MyUSCIS account

       Learn about process to sign into your MyUSCIS account.

      You need to remember your email address and password which you used to create your MyUSCIS account. USCIS will then send you a one-time password to complete your login.

      USCIS has implemented this two-part sign in process to protect your personal data.

       Another cybersafety tip: use a secure browser such as Google Incognito mode when working on your online N-400.

       After logging back into your MyUSCIS account, you can continue to update your online N-400 Application for Naturalization.

       To learn how to create your MyUSCIS, watch:

       USCIS N-400 Online Screencast 1 of 4: Create Your Account
      https://youtu.be/ptxwRRJhzdM

       You can watch the whole playlist below. More Quickcasts (short screencasts) will be posted during the upcoming weeks.

       US Citizenship--Apply Online Playlist
      https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtyN34w6H7y46j_oXYuMJ6TgzB-XvGi40

       MyUSCIS Account
      https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
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      Tuesday, January 2, 2018

      Deadlines Loom as US Lawmakers Return to Washington



      VOANews: Deadlines Loom as US Lawmakers Return to Washington

      After a two-week holiday recess, U.S. lawmakers get back to work this week with a long to-do list and deadlines looming at the start of 2018. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from Washington.
      Originally published at - https://www.voanews.com/a/deadlines-loom-as-lawmakers-return-to-washington/4186681.html
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      Monday, January 1, 2018

      New Year, New Citizen 2018



      New Year’s Day is a federal holiday. Many people make New Year resolutions on the first day of the year. These January 1 events will help you achieve your goal: New Year, #newUScitizen!

       1892 – Ellis Island opens. It was the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States from 1892 until 1954. It is now part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.

       1. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? 

       2. Where is the Statue of Liberty (and Ellis Island)?*

       Listen and read the full New Year's Day Quiz:


      More New Year's Resources:


      Study Up During the Holidays!
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