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)
I'm happy to share that finally my husband and I are newly sworn in US citizens and we're here to share how it's like to have your oath taking ceremony here in NYC amid Covid-19 pandemic.
uscitizenpod: #AdultEducationMatters YouTube Playlist This video is a introduction to the playlist: Adult Education Matters, a series of videos that explores WHY Adult Education is important to individual students and the society at large. The next four videos in this series pair CA Legislative Day activities with USCIS questions. Download the quiz pdf: bit.ly/CCAE-citz(updated 2021). Subsequent videos include interview clips from administrators, teachers, and students. Adult Education Week is usually celebrated in the second week of April. On Monday and Tuesday, representatives from Adult Schools all over California will go to Sacramento to speak to their state legislators about funding for adult education. This includes money for ESL, Civics, Citizenship, GED, Corrections programs, plus Career Technical Education--all of which are very, very important in the state of California and the other states as well. Students and staff, friends and family can participate by writing letters of support to their state legislators or contact them via the CCAE mobile app. Simply tell them about WHY you love your school and how your school has CHANGED your life. If you want to learn more facts about Adult Education, go to Educate and Educate (educateandelevate.org), a collaboration between the Coalition on Adult Basic Education and National Council of State Directors of Adult Education. Use hashtags #AdultEducationMatters #AdultEd #MoveAheadWithAdultEd #SupportK12AdultEd in your social media posts. Tell the world why you LOVE your school. #AdultEducationMatters: Investing in Adult students is investing America's future!
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!
List of Pro Bono (free or low cost) Immigration Legal Service Providers (click your state)
ESL, CITIZENSHIP, CIVICS, and HISTORY RESOURCES
American English at State: Celebrate! Holidays in the USA
This book discusses the ten federally-recognized holidays in the United States, as well as many celebratory days and heritage months. Download as an e-book or as individual PDF chapters.
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
Ben's Guide is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government. Check out the Master level Learning Adventures.
Cambridge Ventures Arcade: Citizenship
Prepare for the citizenship. Includes not only 100qs and spelling, but good N-400 vocabulary practice. Great N-400 vocabulary and 100 Civics/History questions practice! For ESL, focus on the PERSONAL INFORMATION section for each level.
CLINIC: "Miguel's Naturalization Interview"
Free downloadable graphic novel about a citizenship interview. CLINIC: Citizenship for Refugee Elders
This handbook contains information on how to create and maintain a citizenship program for older refugee immigrants. Included in the book are issues of teaching this population and teaching ideas and materials.
Great lessons for multiple literacy levels. Besides their Section on the American Presidents, there are lessons about activists and events. Subscription required!
ESSA Group Great series of online Citizenship Prep videos.
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
GCIR has assembled collections of immigrant- and refugee-related resources on the following subtopics: Children, Youth, and Families, Demographic Data, Economy, Education, Enforcement & Detention, Health, LGBT, Refugees, and Women.
HIAS: Citizenship Prep Materials
Study guides for the U.S. citizenship test are available in six languages: Arabic, Nepali, Serbo-Croatian/Bosnian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese
iAmerica iAmerica's Citizenship guide to make sure you qualify for U.S. citizenship, help you fill out your application properly, and include the right documentation in your packet to USCIS. Sign in to download the guide in English or Spanish
I Am An Immigrant
June 1st begins Immigrant Heritage Month 2017 and the ‘I Am An Immigrant’ campaign is launching ‘I Stand With Immigrants’, a brand new year-long initiative that provides new avenues to take in support of immigrants.
ILRC: RED CARDS: Know Your Rights
The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their Constitutional rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. Includes SP / CH / HM / AR / KR
ImmigrantInfo.org
ImmigrantInfo.org has maintains an in-depth, searchable database of current ESL and citizenship classes in Santa Clara County, CA.
The Citizenship Kit provides teachers and volunteer tutors with all of the materials that necessary to help learners prepare for all portions of the citizenship interview, as well as activity ideas to challenge learners and keep them engaged as they study one-on-one with a tutor. Sign in to get the Citizenship Kit, (a 70 page+ pdf).
New Americans Campaign
The New Americans Campaign is a diverse nonpartisan national network of respected immigration organizations that assists aspiring citizens navigate the path to becoming new Americans.
A non-profit organization that uses the power of the internet to help immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees and the communities that welcome them build brighter futures for themselves and their families. See their N-400 vocabulary list or join the online class.
USA Learns
USA Learns is a free website that helps adults learn English online. Check out their Mobile Apps.
US Citizenship Podcast
A daily blog of Citizenship resources and news with a special emphasis on N-400 practice.
uscitizenpod on YouTube
100+ videos from US Citizenship Podcast. Students practice citizenship interviews and the 100 questions.
History Channel: Ellis Island
For over 60 years, Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of Americans to the United States. Explore the legacy of this symbol of American immigration.
iCivics
The iCivics games place students in different civic roles and give them agency to address real-world problems and issues.
This conversation between President Biden and Caretaker Susie brings up so cares and concerns of the American people. Through the California In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program, younger relatives receive medical training and a small wage to take care of their elders--work which normally be unpaid--thereby supporting family dignity.
Practice talking about your job with this N-400 section script:
Washington D.C. will mark Emancipation Day on Friday, April 16, commemorating an 1862 act signed by Abraham Lincoln which abolished slavery in the District, freeing over 3,000 people eight months before the Emancipation Proclamation.
Learn more about Emancipation Day
USCIS 100:73. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
the War between the States
USCIS 100:73. 74. Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery
economic reasons
states’ rights
USCIS 100:73. 75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?*
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
saved (or preserved) the Union
led the United States during the Civil War
USCIS 100:73. 76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Note: This year, Income Taxes are due April 18, 2023
Income Tax Day Here are fifteen citizenship questions from the N-400 and the USCIS Civics Test about taxes and our economic system. Happy Income Tax Day! video | mp3 | pdf | Kahoot
USCIS 100:56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?* * April 15
Learn more:
IRS: Tax Information and Responsibilities for New Immigrants to the United States