Monday, November 30, 2015

Citizenship Class at the West Irving Library



The City of Irving: Citizenship Class at the West Irving Library

In a special class offered at the West Irving Library, some people are getting help in their quest to become U.S. citizens.
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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Happy Birthday San Jose, California



A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Double Birthday of San Jose, CA

Happy Birthday San Jose! Today we are going to celebrate the Double Birthday of San Jose, California.

 Today we are going to listen to eight questions from the USCIS 100 questions plus 2 extra credit questions. There is so much to say about San Jose, that I could have asked many more questions, but ten questions in total is just enough. Remember you only have to get 6 out of 10 questions correct to pass the citizenship exam along with the questions from you N-400 plus reading and writing one sentence.

 Today when I ask the questions, there will be no answers--you will have to answer the questions yourself. Check your copy of the USCIS questions to make sure that you are correct. Let's get get stated.

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Saturday, November 28, 2015

Shenandoah and Its Native American Roots

USCIS 100:87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

VOA Learning English: Shenandoah and Its Native American Roots

The word "Shenandoah" is beautiful and mysterious. It almost sounds like a secret. Shenandoah was the name of a Native American chief. Today it is the name of a national park and river in the U.S. Learn the story behind this word. Also, learn some great adjectives to describe the beauty of nature.

 USCIS 100:87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
[USCIS Officers will be supplied with a list of federally recognized American Indian tribes.]
▪ Cherokee
▪ Navajo
▪ Sioux
▪ Chippewa
▪ Choctaw
▪ Pueblo
▪ Apache
▪ Iroquois  (Chief Shenandoah was a member of the Iroquois).
▪ Creek
▪ Blackfeet
▪ Seminole
▪ Cheyenne
▪ Arawak
▪ Shawnee
▪ Mohegan
▪ Huron
▪ Oneida
▪ Lakota
▪ Crow
▪ Teton
▪ Hopi
▪ Inuit
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Friday, November 27, 2015

US Retailers Gear Up for Holiday Shopping Season

USCIS 100:11. What is the economic system in the United States?*



VOANews: US Retailers Gear Up for Holiday Shopping Season

The holiday season is once again upon us. That means retailers and shopping malls around the world are busy with the final decorating touches for the start of the all-important holiday shopping season. In the United States, that's usually the Friday after Thanksgiving. Retailers call the start of the holiday shopping season "Black Friday". That's because, for many retailers, it marks the day they finally move from the red (as in losses) and into the black as in profits. Mil Arcega has more.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/retailers-us-holiday-shopping-season/3073902.html

USCIS 100:11. What is the economic system in the United States?*
  • capitalist economy
  • market economy
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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Two New Citizenship Podcasts for Thanksgiving

Citizenship Quiz for Thanksgiving
10 USCIS questions in honor of Thanksgiving
mp3: http://goo.gl/pCG5et
pdf: http://goo.gl/wBgb4Z

 Also check out the companion interview: 
A Quick Citizenship Interview in honor of Thanksgiving
mp3: http://goo.gl/ZbV4KX
pdf: http://goo.gl/tKvtaW
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Happy Thanksgiving from the White House!



wh.gov: Weekly Address: This Thanksgiving, Recognizing the Greatness of American Generosity

wh.gov: In this week's address, the President wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and reflected on America’s history of welcoming men and women seeking a safer, better future for themselves and their families.
ListenAndReadalong: WITH CAPTIONS! President Obama - video caption - Nov 28th, 2015 -This Thanksgiving, American Generosity



wh.gov: The First Family Serves Thanksgiving Dinner 2015




wh.gov: The President Pardons the ‎National Thanksgiving Turkey 2015

President Obama pardons Abe and its alternate Honest, the National Thanksgiving Turkeys, in a Rose Garden ceremony. November 25, 2015.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Thanksgiving Citizenship Resouces

uscitizenpod: Thanksgiving Video
http://youtu.be/_6n3tH9rlvk




 uscitizenpod: Thanksgiving pptx  http://goo.gl/Ds42G6

Older resources, but still useful:

Thanksgiving! (posted Nov 2007)

Today we will review the 96Qs (50, 53, 68, 69, 70) and the new 100Q (10, 58, 59, 87, 100) related to Thanksgiving.  Note the difference between the old and new sets of USCIS questions.

Handouts:
  1. Thanksgiving mp3
  2. Q50 and 53 Class Handout
  3. Q68-70 Class Handout
  4. Thanksgiving Quiz: USCIS 96Qs and new 100Qs
  5. Thanksgiving Quiz Answers (Qs with answers--perfect for practice)
  6. Thanksgiving Cloze Essay
Dictation:
  1. All people want to be free.
  2. Many people come to America for freedom.
WH.gov and VOANews videos:
More Thanksgiving Resources
No handouts, but still good practice:
  1. Thanksgiving Quiz 1 - Thanksgiving in the USA (Charles Kelly) 35 medium to difficult multiple-choice questions
  2. Thanksgiving Quiz 2 - The First Thanksgiving in America (Charles Kelly) 30 medium to difficult multiple-choice questions
  3. Thanksgiving Quiz 3 - How Thanksgiving Becomes a National Holiday in the USA (Charles Kelly) 10 medium to difficult multiple-choice questions
  4. salierteacher: Thanksgiving video: Thanksgiving history, customs, and vocabulary for beginning level ESL students.
More Thanksgiving Kahoots for ESL Students (secret Verb Tense Review--shhh!)

 Thanksgiving Activities 1 of 4: Getting Ready for Thanksgiving (Past Tense)
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/9de45947-e37f-40c7-8370-b950d6d37632
8 questions about preparing for Thanksgiving using the Past Tense.

Thanksgiving Activities 2 of 4: Preparing the Meal 
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/a7cccfaa-2ead-4688-9e54-ea734f473f29
8 questions about preparing the Thanksgiving meal using the Present Tense.

Thanksgiving Activities 3 of 4 Eating the Meal
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/d7c181ac-fea7-46ca-b6b3-9f2014db0707
8 questions about eating the Thanksgiving meal using the Present Continuous Tense and 1 Gerund.

Thanksgiving Activities 4 of 4 Relaxing after the Meal
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/60619b9d-e5e9-4cd8-8d09-1a4489a6e12e
8 questions about activities after Thanksgiving dinner using the Past Tense.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

NEW PODCAST: A Quick Citizenship Interview in honor of Thanksgiving

NEW PODCAST: A Quick Citizenship Interview in honor of Thanksgiving

 mp3: http://goo.gl/ZbV4KX

pdf: http://goo.gl/tKvtaW

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Americans, Tourists, Reflect on Meaning of Thanksgiving



VOANews: Americans, Tourists, Reflect on Meaning of Thanksgiving

Every November, on the fourth Thursday of the month, Americans gather together for a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends to give thanks for the blessings in their lives. This year, in the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the mood of people in Washington was predominantly one of reflection and appreciation.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/americans-reflect-on-meaning-of-thanksgiving/3067354.html
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Sunday, November 22, 2015

President John F. Kennedy Podcast


uscitzenpod: 10 USCIS Questions in honor of President John F. Kennedy
President Kennedy was assassinated Nov 22, 1963.  Here are a new podcast and quiz in his honor.
mp3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/jfk-quiz.mp3
pdf: http://goo.gl/edy9cX

Want to hear more?  Subscribe to US Citizenshp Podcast in iTunes.
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Saturday, November 21, 2015

The 152nd Anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address



USCIS: The 152nd Anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

On Thursday, Nov. 19, USCIS will naturalize 16 new citizens during a special ceremony commemorating the 152nd anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Garrison Keillor, host and creator of A Prairie Home Companion, a weekly radio program heard nation-wide on over 600 Public Radio stations, will present the Dedication Day keynote address during the ceremony at Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pa. Lincoln portrayer George Buss will recite the Gettysburg Address.

USCIS will live stream the ceremony starting at 10a.m. EST on Nov. 19.

USCIS wishes to thank Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg Foundation and Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania for making this naturalization ceremony possible. USCIS has a long standing partnership with the National Park Service that encourages both agencies to co-host naturalization ceremonies in historically significant locations like Gettysburg set aside for public enjoyment and historical commemoration. You can find more information on the National Park Service’s website.

Additional information about the naturalization process, including eligibility information, study materials, and service providers, is available on the Citizenship Resource Center website.
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Friday, November 20, 2015

A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs in honor of Thanksgiving


A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs in honor of Thanksgiving

 Thirty multiple choice questions based on the N-400r about Suzan Yousef Habibi (formerly from Kirkuk, Iraq) and ten USCIS 100qs in honor of Thanksgiving. pdf

 We honor Chief Massasoit and the Wampanoag for giving refuge to the Pilgrims who were escaping from religious persecution.

We give thanks for America: may we always be the land of those who yearn to breathe free!
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Thursday, November 19, 2015

American Philanthropist Donates Millions to Restore US Landmarks



VOANews: American Philanthropist Donates Millions to Restore US Landmarks

Self-made billionaire David Rubenstein is helping to preserve American history by funding restoration projects for some of the country's most historic landmarks. VOA’s Julie Taboh sat down with the patriotic philanthropist to find out why it's so important to him.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/american-philanthropist-donates-millions-restore-landmarks/3044387.html
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

SCCL Training




Preparing for Naturalization (via Google slides)
USCIS material
Demo of Wallet Quiz
Citizenship Resources for Libraries
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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

US Civil Rights Heritage Aimed as Tourist Draw



uscitizenpod: US Civil Rights Heritage Aimed as Tourist Draw

In the U.S. South, some communities are trying to capitalize on histories linked to the civil rights movement. They’re embracing sometimes-painful memories to educate visitors and lure tourist dollars. VOA’s Chris Simkins reports. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/us-civil-rights-heritage-aimed-as-tourist-draw/3050313.html
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Monday, November 16, 2015

Milpitas Library Citizenship: Fall 2015 Class 9


Representatives from Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network: SIREN will visit the Milpitas Library citizenship class Monday, Nov 16 7:00-8:30. 

 SIREN will talk (approx. 7:30-8:30) about the naturalization process. Join us!

11/16/2015 Class Handouts

American History and Integrated Civics Questions (USCIS 100:58-100) for the Naturalization Test
Multiple-choice quiz for USCIS 100:58-100 

 Thanksgiving Citizenship Interview 2013 
This interview uses the N-400 pattern while prompting the student to reflect on those who supported them during the immigration and citizenship process.

Citizenship Resources Fall 2015
https://goo.gl/vv3dDV
This is a summary of uscitizenpod's Citizenship Resources page plus local immigrant organizations in the San Jose/Milpitas areaa.
The links in the pdf are "live"--please click the links--they will take you directly to the resource.  Please consider publishing a similar list for your local area. To see the full list of resources, go to uscitizenpod's new Citizenship Resources page, This page is still in process and will be updated continually.  If you have any questions or comments, please email uscitizenpod@gmail.com

 Milpitas Library Last Class Survey:



 For earlier classes, please see our new page: Citizenship @ Your Library and look for Milpitas Library (classes listed according to date).
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Sunday, November 15, 2015

From Ireland to Mexico, Maps Show Changing Face of US Immigrants

VOA Learning English: From Ireland to Mexico, Maps Show Changing Face of US Immigrants

 From Ireland and Germany to Italy and Mexico, a new series of maps illustrates changing trends in immigration to the United States from 1850 until 2013.  The Pew Research Center graphics show the dominant immigrant groups in each state for every decade during that period.
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Saturday, November 14, 2015

US Political Parties Register New Voters Ahead of 2016 Election



VOANews: US Political Parties Register New Voters Ahead of 2016 Election

U.S. political parties have begun to try to mobilize voters ahead of the presidential election in November 2016. The two major parties are competing to register new voters at naturalization ceremonies, where many new citizens are eager to participate in the political system of their adopted country. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports.
Originally published at -http://www.voanews.com/media/video/united-states-political-parties-register-new-voters/3052309.html
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Friday, November 13, 2015

Two Multiple-Choice Civics and History Tests for Naturalization

Civics Questions (USCIS 100:01-57) for the Naturalization Test
Multiple-choice quiz for USCIS 100:01-57

 American History and Integrated Civics Questions (USCIS 100:58-100) for the Naturalization Test
Multiple-choice quiz for USCIS 100:58-100

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

Cantonese Public Engagement Event 2015



USCIS: Cantonese Public Engagement Event 2015 8/19/2015

USCIS SF community Relations Officer Lucee Fan and associates explain the Naturalization process in English and Cantonese. Make sure you click the "CC" button got the Cantonese closed captions
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

The President Extends His Warmest Wishes on Diwali



wh.gov: The President Extends His Warmest Wishes on Diwali

President Obama wishes all those celebrating here and abroad a Happy Diwali, also known as the festival of lights. November 11, 2015

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Citizenship Resources for Veterans Day

NEW PODCAST: A 21-
Question "Salute" for Veterans Day based on the USCIS 100qs
http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/vet-day-quiz.mp3

This quiz is based on :
  • Veterans Day Quiz 2013: A 21-Question “Salute” for Veterans Day Quiz based on the USCIS 100qs (PDF) http://goo.gl/26JpWO

More Veterans Day Resources from uscitizenpod:


Also check one of the best ESL sites on the web: ELCivics.com: Veterans Day http://goo.gl/mcIm2y

 One of my favorite ESL sites: ESLPod.com Blog: When They Moved Veterans Day (Then Moved It Back Again)


USCIS Resources for Veterans Day

 USCIS: Are you a veteran? Help us celebrate with our Veterans Day photo project

 USCIS: The Beacon: Honoring Service: Veterans Who Became USCIS Employees - Ely Borjal
The following is an interview with Ely Borjal, a veteran and employee at USCIS. Borjal spent 21 years in the United States Navy and attained the rank of chief warrant officer. On May 21, 1996, Borjal joined the legacy Immigration Naturalization Service as an immigration inspector. Over the past 19 years, he has served in numerous capacities, and is currently an adjudications officer in the Citizenship Branch of Field Operations Directorate at USCIS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. 

 USCIS: The Beacon: Honoring Service: Veterans Who Became USCIS Employees - Ivan Gutierrez
Ivan Gutierrez is a management and program analyst in the Los Angeles Field Office and a Marine Corps veteran. He is also a naturalized U.S. citizen.

USCIS: The Beacon: Honoring Service: Veterans Who Became USCIS Employees - Vanessa Hansen
If you ask Vanessa Hansen why she joined the Air Force, she'd tell you she felt a need to give back to the country that provided her family with asylum from Nicaragua...Hansen is currently an immigration services officer. When asked what citizenship means to her, she said “honor and family.” Vanessa Hansen is yet another example of a naturalized citizen who chose to sacrifice and serve her new country, both as a solider and a USCIS employee.

 USCIS: The Beacon: We Asked Immigrant Veterans: What Did Becoming a U.S. Citizen Mean to You?
This Veterans Day, we asked our colleagues who are both immigrants and veterans what becoming a U.S. citizen meant to them. We received a different answer from each person, but a common theme was service and pride in becoming an American. Check out their responses and photos from past and present.

 Thank you #immigrantvet Happy #VeteransDay 

 VOANews: Obama Salutes US Veterans on National Holiday
It is Veterans Day in the United States, with President Barack Obama saluting the men and women who have served in the country's armed forces and are serving now.


VOANews Blog: Native Americans Fight to Save Language That Helped Win WWII
During World War II, the U.S. military recruited Native American Navajo speakers and, together, they developed a code to send secret information past Japanese and German code-breakers. The code was never broken.

 VOANews: N.Y. Veterans Day Parade to Honor Two WWII Heroes
Two distinguished Americans who made their mark both during and after World War II will be honored at Wednesday's Veterans Day parade in New York. This was the first time acclaimed TV writer Norman Lear, who was B-17 gunner during the war, and educator Roscoe Brown, a fighter pilot who was one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, had met, but not the first time their lives had crossed. VOA’s Bernard Shusman reports.
Originally published at -http://www.voanews.com/media/video/new-york-veterans-day-parate-honor-two-world-war-two-heroes/3052053.html

 VOANews: Military Brides Get Free Wedding Gowns on Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, the United States recognizes its military service members for the personal sacrifices they make to protect the country. And for several years now, some bridal salons have been thanking them in a tangible way -- by giving military brides free wedding gowns. On this Veterans Day, VOA's Adrianna Zhang went to one such salon in Virginia and came back with this report.
Originally published at -http://www.voanews.com/media/video/3054450.html

 VOA Learning English: Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan Become a Force in Politics
Soldiers returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are increasingly running for office and winning seats. They include four female veterans. Among them is Tammy Duckworth of Illinois.

 And I stand here before you today because my buddies didn’t leave me behind. They literally lifted me up and carried me off the battlefield and saved my life. After everything they did to save me, I really feel that I owe them.”

 Happy #VeteransDay from US Citizenship Podcast! 

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Check back for updates!
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Bhavna talks about her Citizenship Interview at the Milpitas Library



Bhavna talks about her Citizenship Interview at the Milpitas Library
Bhavna returns to the Milpitas Library Citizenship class to describe her interview process. Congratulations to Bhavna! We know that you will be a great American citizen!

N-400r Part 11 Overview Quiz Number 2 (mp3-corrected)
USCIS N-400r Part 11 questions and explanations with Bhavna based on theN-400r Part 11 Overview Quiz 

A “Quick” Citizenship Interview with Bhavna (mp3)
Bhavna's responds to 10 questions from the “Quick” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r plus 10 Civics questions about the Branches of Government. This mp3 was recorded at the Milpitas Library.

Bhavna's “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N 400r (video)
Bhavna's responds to 65 questions from the “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N 400r plus 10 Civics questions about the Legislative Branch. This video was made at the Milpitas Library.

 For more info, please see:

SCCL Citizenship @ Your Library
Playlist of mock interviews videos recorded at the Milpitas Library.  

 Citizenship @ Your Library 
A list of citizenship resources from the USCIS, ALA, SCCL, and other libraries for libraries and their patrons.
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Monday, November 9, 2015

Milpitas Library Citizenship: Fall 2015 Class 8


Milpitas Library Citizenship Class: Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm Join us!

N-400r Practice
Civics Lesson:
More Practice:
USCIS Resources:

Nov 16: Last Fall Citizenship class @ the Milpitas Library; Regular Interview; USCIS 58-100
Check back for updates!

For earlier classes, please see our new page: Citizenship @ Your Library and look for Milpitas Library (classes listed according to date).
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Sunday, November 8, 2015

Dialogue: Tales from the Lewis and Clark Expedition

USCIS 100:71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

VOA Learning English News: Dialogue: Tales from the Lewis and Clark Expedition

VOA's Anna Matteo interviews colleague Kelly Jean Kelly on her recent expedition. This month Kelly followed the footsteps of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Hear some stories she brought back with her. And learn the difference among road trip, business trip and expedition, as well as other words! (read) (listen) (download mp3)

USCIS 100: 71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
▪ the Louisiana Territory    ▪ Louisiana
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Saturday, November 7, 2015

Perspectives from Generation Indigenous

November is Native American Heritage Month



wh.gov: Perspectives from Generation Indigenous

Hear the stories of Native American youth from across the country, and find out more about Generation Indigenous: http://go.wh.gov/generation-indigenous


USCIS 100:87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
[USCIS Officers will be supplied with a list of federally recognized American Indian tribes.]
▪ Cherokee
▪ Navajo
▪ Sioux
▪ Chippewa
▪ Choctaw
▪ Pueblo
▪ Apache
▪ Iroquois
▪ Creek
▪ Blackfeet
▪ Seminole
▪ Cheyenne
▪ Arawak
▪ Shawnee
▪ Mohegan
▪ Huron
▪ Oneida
▪ Lakota
▪ Crow
▪ Teton
▪ Hopi
▪ Inuit

Learn more at Native American Heritage Month http://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
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Friday, November 6, 2015

USCIS Updates Welcome Guide for New Immigrants

USCIS Updates Welcome Guide for New Immigrants

USCIS has published an updated Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants. The guide contains practical information to help new immigrants settle into everyday life in the United States, including how to find a place to live, how to get a Social Security number and how the U.S. system of government works.                                                                                            
Available in 14 languages, this publication has recently been updated to include:
  • Revised and updated general information on policies, programs and resources;
  • A refreshed layout and design;
  • A new chapter called “Taking Care of Your Money” on personal finance, taxes and financial scams; and
  • A new chapter called “Understanding Education and Health Care” on the education system, adult education programs and the health insurance marketplace.
Available languages:
  • Arabic
  • Chinese (traditional)
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • English
  • French
  • Haitian Creole
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
  • Urdu
  • Vietnamese
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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Some Suggest Need to Change US 'Birthright Citizenship'



VOANews: Some Suggest Need to Change US 'Birthright Citizenship'

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. That fact has led to a practice commonly known as “birth tourism,” in which pregnant women from many countries come to the United States to give birth, so their children will be U.S. citizens. The issue has come up in this year’s presidential campaign, and some are suggesting the U.S. needs to change the 14th Amendment. Yang Chen has more from Washington. Originally published at http://www.voanews.com/media/video/some-suggest-the-need-to-change-us-birthright-citizenship/3033002.html
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

N-400r Part 11 Overview Quiz Number 2 Podcast

N-400r Part 11 Overview Quiz Number 2 (mp3-corrected)
USCIS N-400r Part 11 questions and explanations with Bhavna based on the N-400r Part 11 Overview Quiz 

Check out these N-400r Part 11 Resources from uscitizenpod.com:


Also check out these mp3s/video recorded at the Milpitas Library

USCIS N-400r Part 11 Questions and Explanations with Maria Isabel Covarrubias (mp3)
Basic questions and vocabulary explanations from the N-400r Part 11

A “Quick” Citizenship Interview with Bhavna (mp3)
Bhavna's responds to 10 questions from the “Quick” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r plus 10 Civics questions about the Branches of Government. This mp3 was recorded at the Milpitas Library.

Bhavna's “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N 400r (video)
Bhavna's responds to 65 questions from the “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on theUSCIS N 400r plus 10 Civics questions about the Legislative Branch. This video was made at the Milpitas Library.

Suwarna's Citizenship Interview at the Milpitas Library (video)
Suwarna answers questions from uscitizenpod's Intermediate Citizenship Interview Script based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs) http://goo.gl/RGm3Ve. When we get to Part 11 of the interview, we switch over to the questions and explanations from the N-400r Part 11 Overview Quiz http://goo.gl/6bnwtS.

Bhasker Banjara's Constitution Week Interview at the Milpitas Library (video)
Bhasker Banjara's Interview is based on the new US Constitution and Citizenship Week Interview Quiz 2015. He answers 27 questions from the N-400 and 10 of 27 questions from the USCIS civics test. At the end of the interview, Mr.Banjara, who was born in India and is currently citizen of Kenya, offers a few words of advice in Gujarati, Swahili, and Hindi about studying for citizenship.

Suwarna and Bhasker Banjara talk about their Citizenship Interviews at the Milpitas Library (video)
Suwarna and Bhasker Banjara (formerly of India and Kenya) passed their citizenship interview with flying colors! They returned to Milpitas Library Citizenship class to encourage their fellow citizenship students in English, Gujarati, and Swahili.

CS Chokshi's Citizenship Interview at the Milpitas Library (video)
C S Chokshi answers questions from uscitizenpod's “Everyday” Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (51qs, 2pgs) http://goo.gl/Nt0bOf

CS Chokshi talks about preparing for Citizenship at the Milpitas Library (video)
Studying citizenship at the library gave Mrs Chokshi confidence!

Mrs Wen's First Practice Citizenship Interview based on her N 400r (video)
Mrw Wen brought a copy of her N-400r to class and we used it for a mock interview.

Mrs Wen's Second Practice Citizenship Interview at the Milpitas Library (video)
Mrs Wen responds to 65 questions from the “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N 400r plus 10 Civics questions about the Legislative Branch. This video was made at the Milpitas Library.



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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

A “Quick” Citizenship Interview with Bhavna

A “Quick” Citizenship Interview with Bhavna

Bhavna's responds to 10 questions from the “Quick” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r plus 10 Civics questions about the Branches of Government. This mp3 was recorded at the Milpitas Library. (mp3)

Also see:
A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs about the Branches of Gov’t Part 1  (pdf)

Check back later for an extended N-400 Par 11 interview
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Monday, November 2, 2015

Milpitas Library Citizenship: Fall 2015 Class 7


Milpitas Library Citizenship Class: Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm Join us!

N-400 Practice Part 11

Civics Lesson:
More Practice:
USCIS Resources:

 Nov 9: Intermediate Citizenship Interview; Veterans Day; Civics Review USCIS 100:01-57
Nov 16: Last Fall Citizenship class @ the Milpitas Library; Regular Interview; USCIS 58-100
Check back for updates

For earlier classes, please see our new page: Citizenship at the Library and look for Milpitas Library (classes listed according to date).
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Citizenship Quiz for the Day of the Dead

A Citizenship Quiz for the Day of the Dead


The Day of the Dead (Nov 2) is part of a 3-day festival that remembers the lives of those who passed before us. Today we will listen to 10 questions from the USCIS Civics and History questions matched with public servants who passed away this year.
mp3 / pdf
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Sunday, November 1, 2015

A Citizenship Quiz for All Saints Day

A Citizenship Quiz for All Saints Day

All Saints Day (Nov 1) celebrates the holy men and women of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and other Protestant Christian churches. It is part of a 3-day festival that remembers those who have died. This quiz pairs American Catholic saints with USCIS Civics and History questions. mp3 / pdf
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