Women's Stamp on History

Must See: Women's Stamp on History,

a special 4-part online exhibit from Arago,

the Smithsonian Postal Museum--AMAZING!

New Beginnings: Immigrant Women and the American Experience

nwhm.org: New Beginnings: Immigrant Women and the American Experience http://goo.gl/aYj9Ma

Tasleem's Practice Citizenship Interview

Tasleem's Practice Citizenship Interview https://youtu.be/oe9m5oZoMzw

• pdf available at http://goo.gl/HbT6Oi
• More N-400r practice at http://goo.gl/2aOS5m
• More citizenship resources at http://www.uscitizenpod.com

Citizenship Day 2015, San Jose, CA!

For more info, see SIREN

A “Typical” Citizenship Interview

A “Typical” Citizenship Interview https://youtu.be/7eAq635zyJw
A “Typical” Citizenship Interview pdf: http://goo.gl/9Z97UK
More N-400r practice at http://goo.gl/2aOS5m
More citizenship resources at http://www.uscitizenpod.com

VOA interviews Congresswoman Alma Adams!

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  Whats behind the delays regarding the nomination of Loretta Lynch for US Attorney General

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  What is the status of the race relations in America today?

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  How widespread are discriminatory practices of Ferguson MO police department

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  On the 50th anniversary of Selma and the 1965 voting rights act are gains under threat

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  What are your legislative priorities?

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Host Carol Castiel and VOA Congressional Correspondent, Cindy Saine, talk with first - term Congresswoman Alma Adams, a Democrat, from the state of North Carolina, about her legislative priorities (education and jobs), thoughts about the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, her reaction to the Justice Department’s investigation into the Ferguson, MO police department and the state of race relations in America.

NEW Intermediate Citizenship Interview--Khone (Vientiane, Laos)

uscitizenpod: Intermediate Citizenship Interview https://youtu.be/n7WUmIE61a4

Teacher Jennifer interviews Khone (Vientiane, Laos)
Intermediate Citizenship Interview pdf at http://goo gl RGm3Ve.
More Citizenship interview available at uscitizenpod's N-400 practice page http://goo.gl/2aOS5m.

150-Year-Old US Capitol Dome Being Restored

VOANews: 150-Year-Old US Capitol Dome Being Restored

The U.S. Capitol Dome in Washington, DC, is recognized world-wide as one of the most enduring symbols of the U.S. government and American democracy. Since last November, the dome has been wrapped in metal scaffolding and fabric as part of a long-overdue renovation project. VOA’s Jeff Custer reports.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/us-capitol-dome-being-restored/2675849.html

Diálogo con León Rodríguez, Director de USCIS

USCIS: Diálogo con León Rodríguez, Director de USCIS

TDLS 2015: Citizenship Preparation Resources for Adult Education

Citizenship Preparation Resources for Adult Education
http://goo.gl/igfLwY
Technology and Distance Learning Symposium 2015
http://www.otan.us/tdlsymposium/
March 13–14, 2015
San Leandro Adult School

Also check out: Citizenship To Go! Citizenship Resources for the TDLS 2015 Tech Slam
tdls-2015-slam http://goo.gl/1LAknM

and . . .
Citizenship Prep: Resources and Strategies for the USCIS Citizenship Interview
Presented at the 4th Annual CASAS English Literacy Civics Education and Citizenship Conference http://goo.gl/BVfvXK

Elementary Interview based on the Revised N-400

Elementary Interview based on the Revised N-400 (21qs) http://goo.gl/ZfO3W9

Also check out uscitizenpod's updated N-400 practice page http://goo.gl/2aOS5m

U.S. Citizenship 28: Vocabulary Part 04

LearningChocolate: U.S. Citizenship 28: Vocabulary Part 04 http://goo.gl/H7TC3d

Elementary Interview based on the Revised N-400

uscitizenpod: *NEW* Elementary Interview based on the Revised N-400 http://goo.gl/ZfO3W9.

Also check out uscitizenpod's updated N-400 practice page http://goo.gl/2aOS5m

Selma 50th Anniversary

wh.gov: President Obama and the First Family Visit Selma

The First Family traveled to Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the marches from Selma to Montgomery, and to celebrate the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Also watch:

VOAVideo: Highlights From President Obama's Speech in Selma

Here are highlights from President Obama’s March 7 speech in Selma, Alabama, marking the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” - a peaceful voting rights march that ended with police beating and tear-gassing marchers. Watch the full speech http://youtu.be/gvAIvauhQGQ

VOAVideo: US Reflects on Civil Rights

U.S. President Barack Obama and former president George W. Bush participated Saturday in the 50th anniversary observance of the beating of peaceful civil rights demonstrators by police in Selma, Alabama. The incident came to be known as "Bloody Sunday." The anniversary served as an opportunity to reflect on a half-century of civil rights progress. As VOA's Marcus Harton reports, it was also an occasion to take stock of inequality that continues to exist.

American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote

Happy International Women's Day!

American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote http://goo.gl/wIwY62

Also check out:

• Women and USCIS 100 Questions: Civics pdf
• Four American Women in Honor of Women's History Month pdf
• Happy International Women's Day (Beginning ESL) pdf

U.S. Citizenship 27: Vocabulary Part 03

U.S. Citizenship 27: Vocabulary Part 03 http://goo.gl/AtvC5y

wh.gov: President Obama Meets With DREAMers

DREAMers share with President Obama their stories about the programs Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA).

50 Years Later African Americans See New Voting Rights Battles Ahead

VOAVideo: 50 Years Later African Americans See New Voting Rights Battles Ahead

Thousands of people will gather to mark the 50th anniversary of a historic civil rights march on March 7th in the small southern U.S. city of Selma, Alabama. In 1965, dozens of people were seriously injured during the event known as “Bloody Sunday,” after police attacked African-American demonstrators demanding voting rights. VOA’s Chris Simkins introduces us to some civil rights pioneers who are still fighting for voting rights in Alabama more than 50 years later.

Three New Podcasts about the USCIS 100 Questions from uscitizenpod

US Citizenship Podcast: 100 Questions plus Remix 2015 mp3 http://goo.gl/UJ3sPX
USCIS 100:01-100 questions with all the answers plus Remix 2015 (questions and the most popular answers)

US Citizenship Podcast: 2015 USCIS 100 Questions mp3 http://goo.gl/hOq5Pv
2015 USCIS 100:01-100 questions with all the answers

US Citizenship Podcast: 2015 USCIS 100 Questions Remix 
mp3 http://goo.gl/Dn8htD
First you will hear first set of ten questions only (1, 11, 21 ...91); next, you will hear the set of questions with the most popular answer. Then you will hear the next set of ten questions.

Will Citizenship Test Make Better Citizens?

VOA Learning English: Will Citizenship Test Make Better Citizens?

A new Arizona state law requires high school students to pass the same exam new citizens take. Virginia debated but did not pass a similar bill. Supporters want Americans to become more involved in civic life. But some question whether civic education and tests will have that effect. read more; download mp3 

Happy Women's History Month!

Happy Women's History Month! During the month of March, US Citizenship Podcast will explore the connection between the USCIS History and Government questions and the history of American Women. Let's get started!

• Women and USCIS 100 Questions: Civics pdf
• Four American Women in Honor of Women's History Month pdf
• Happy International Women's Day (Beginning ESL) pdf
• USCIS 98:90 Eleanor Roosevelt and the United Nations mp3
• USCIS 100:09 Women's Rights ARE Human Rights! mp3
• USCIS 100:77 National Women's History Month and Susan B. Anthony mp3
• USCIS 100:21 US Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and Minimum Wage mp3
• USCIS 100:22 US Congresswoman Patsy Matsu Takemoto Mink and Title IX mp3
• USCIS 100:23 US Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin and Finding Your US Rep with ZIP+4 mp3
• USCIS 100:36 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Passports mp3

U.S. Citizenship 26: Vocabulary Part 02

uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship 26: Vocabulary Part 02 http://goo.gl/ccPGCy

There are three parts of the USCIS Citizenship interview:

1) English Speaking/Listening: the applicant must orally answer question based on the N-400r Application for Naturalization.

2) Civics Test: the applicant must answer 6 out 10 questions correctly based on the USCIS 100 Civics/History questions.

3) Reading/Writing test: the USCIS officer will give the applicant 1 sentence to read, then will dictate an answer. The applicant must read and write 1 out 3 sentences correctly.

There is no official USCIS list of the reading/writing sentences BUT there is a official vocabulary list.

For more information about the Reading and Writing Vocabulary list for the U.S. Citizenship Test, go to http://goo.gl/9EMKTe

For more information about naturalization, go to the USCIS Citizenship Resource Center http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship

Study a little bit every day--I know you will be a great American citizen!