- Travel and Illegal Entry / Deportation plus Quiz 14: History Groups
- Voices of Freedom: pg 156-164
- Preparing for the Oath: USCIS 100:48 Voting Amendments, USCIS 100:77 Susan B Anthony
- A US Citizenship Quiz about the History of Thanksgiving (2018) video / mp3 / pdf
- Thanksgiving Citizenship Interview 2017 mp3 and video and pdf
US Citizenship Podcast
Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Interview
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 11
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Indianapolis airport hosts first naturalization ceremony
WTHR: Indianapolis airport hosts first naturalization ceremony
The Indianapolis International Airport hosted its first naturalization ceremony.
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, 47 people were sworn-in at the airport, where they raised their right hands and took the Oath of Citizenship, all becoming U.S. citizens.
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, 47 people were sworn-in at the airport, where they raised their right hands and took the Oath of Citizenship, all becoming U.S. citizens.
The new citizens immigrated from 24 countries across the world, IND officials said.
“The Indy airport welcomes millions of people through its doors each year, and today, we were truly moved in welcoming 47 individuals who have proudly walked the road to citizenship,” said Mario Rodriguez, Indianapolis Airport Authority executive director.
The ceremony was presided over by Jane E. Magnus-Stinson. Newly naturalized citizen Abdullah Zedan, the youngest of the candidates, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Gadi Rwenyaguza, the oldest of the newly naturalized citizens, was presented with an American flag from The International Center.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
US prepares for presidential transition, a process that dates to 1797
VOA News: US prepares for presidential transition, a process that dates to 1797
Experts share their perspectives on the critical process of peaceful transfer of power and what’s involved in the US presidential transition
Friday, November 15, 2024
Spotlight on Teaching the NEW USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization
CATESOL 2024-11-15
Jennifer Gagliardi
OTAN SME
Teaching U.S. Citizenship Prep 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Transition period for US president-elect takes weeks
VOA News: Transition period for US president-elect takes weeks
Although Trump has won the presidential election, nearly 11 weeks will pass before he can assume office, giving him 76 days to prepare a new government.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 10
uscitizenpod: New York Historical Society: The Emancipation Proclam!ation
(printer failure! had to use backup lessons)
uscitizenpod: A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages)
Voices of Freedom: Ch 8: 1800s
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Mohammad’s Practice U.S. Citizenship Interview
uscitizenpod: Mohammad’s Practice U.S. Citizenship Interview (premiere 11/12 6:00 am PT)
Mohammad is preparing for his Naturalization Interview based on the new N-400. He is a mechanic from Afghanistan where he worked for Doctors Without Borders. He is a husband and a proud father of four children. Veysel, who is a new father, recorded this practice interview. Before he came to California, he served in Turkey’s Navy. I know that they will be great American citizens!
Monday, November 11, 2024
U.S. Citizenship Resources for Veterans Day
- More Veterans Day Resources from uscitizenpod:
- Veterans Day for Beginning Level ESL/Citizenship Students video
- LearningChocolate.com U.S. Citizenship 12: Veterans Day activity
- Veterans Day Quiz 2014 pdf
- Veterans Day 2014 pptx google slides
- Kahoot.it: A Veterans Day Kahoot! link
- Veterans Day Salute 2012 video
- Thank You Women Vets! 2012 video
- N-400r-12j Military Service pdf
- Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Current and Former Armed Forces Members (8 pgs) pdf
- Anh Thi Vu Interview's for Presidents' Day 2016
- Twenty-seven questions based on the N-400r plus ten USCIS Questions in Honor of President's Day. Note Anh's military service in the ROTC and Army Reserves. mp3 (2016) and pdf (2015)
ESL Resources
- Boundless Immigration: U.S. to Naturalize Thousands of Military Members in Honor of Veterans Day
- CBS: Biden honors service members on Veterans Day
- ESL sites: ESLPod.com Blog: When They Moved Veterans Day (Then Moved It Back Again)
- Navajo Nation TV and Film: 2021 | Veterans Day Tribute
- Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall
- StoryCorps: #VeteransVoices: Stories of Service Members and Military Families playlist
Government Resources
- LINCS: Civics Resources for Veterans Day
- US Dept of Veteran Affairs: Women Veterans: Tradition, Service, Pride
- USAG Humphreys: Naturalization Ceremony at Camp Humphreys
- USCIS: Naturalization at Basic Training: Fort Sill, Oklahoma
- USCIS: Chicago Naval Naturalization
- USCIS: 7th Annual All-Military Veterans Day ceremony - USS Midway Museum
- USCIS: Military Naturalization at the Pentagon
- USCIS: USCIS Commemorates Veterans Day with Special Naturalization Ceremonies
Google Doodle
- Veterans Day 2020
- Behind the Doodle: Veterans Day 2018 #VeteransVoices
- #VeteransVoices - Marines
- #VeteransVoices - Navy
- #VeteransVoices - Coast Guard
- #VeteransVoices - Air Force
- #VeteransVoices - Army
VOA
- VOANews Blog: Native Americans Fight to Save Language That Helped Win WWII
- VOA Connect: Diversity in the Military
- VOA Learning English: America Celebrates Veterans Day (2017)
- VOA Learning English: Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan Become a Force in Politics
- VOANews: 100 Years Since End of World War I, Fears That US Sacrifices In Europe Are Forgotten
- VOANews: Buffalo Soldiers Celebrate 150th Anniversary
- VOANews: Commemorations Muted as Germany Reflects on World War Lessons
- VOANews: For Chinese American WWII Veterans, Recognition Was Also a Battle (2022)
- VOANews: France's Macron attends ceremony honoring WWI soldiers
- VOANews: Khizir and Ghazala Khan Talk to VOA
- VOANews: Military Brides Get Free Wedding Gowns on Veterans Day
- VOANews: American Mother Reflects on Son's Sacrifice in Afghanistan
- VOANews: Muslim Army Chaplain Seeks to Bridge Gaps Between Cultures
- VOANews: Lance P. Sijan Award Recalls Bravery of Vietnam War Air Force Pilot (2017)
- VOANews: Last-Known American World War One Veteran
- VOANews: Learning Foreign Language Helps US Soldiers Bridge Culture Gap
- VOANews: N.Y. Veterans Day Parade to Honor Two WWII Heroes
- VOANews: Remains of Utah Mayor Killed in Afghanistan Arrive in U.S.
- VOANews: Sikh US Soldier Wins Right to Keep Turban, Beard
- VOANews: US Army Recruits Immigrants, Rewards Them With Citizenship (2009)
- VOANews: US Military's Fallen Honored With Flags
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