From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Date: May 16, 2017 USCIS Message: New Phone Scam Targets U.S. Immigrants If you receive a phone call that appears to come from the Canadian government’s Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre (1-888-242-2100 ), hang up! Scammers are altering their caller IDs to appear as if they are calling from the IRCC Call Centre. The scammers tell people that their names and identities are under federal investigation. Sometimes they tel...
May 16, 2017•3 min•Season 1Ep. 679
What's up? I am furiously correcting the proof for the paperback edition of US Citizenship Bootcamp, so here are 3 quick news items. USCIS Will begin issuing Redesigned Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents on May 1, 2017. The new Green Cards and EADs will: Display the individual’s photos on both sides; Green Cards will have an image of the Statue of Liberty and a predominately green palette; EAD cards will have an image of a bald eagle and a predominately red palette; Have embedded...
May 16, 2017•7 min•Season 1Ep. 678
This week, we are LIVE from Long Beach at the 2017 CCAE Conference. CCAE is the California Council for Adult Education ( https://www.ccaestate.org/ ), a professional organization which advocates for the needs of Adult Learners so that they may acquire the necessary English language, civics, and vocational skills to full integrate in California and beyond. At the conference, I was honored to present a workshop entitled, "Tech Up Your Citizenship Class" (https://goo.gl/SMrwdC ) which includes ten ...
May 08, 2017•8 min•Season 1Ep. 677
This week, we have an extra podcast in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration held on May 5. The date commemorates the Mexican Army's surprise victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the late 1980's, California schoola and cities in California started to celebrate Cinco de Mayo as an expression of our state's Mexican-American heritage. However, some people confuse Cinco de Mayo with Mexico's Independence Day. Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated o...
May 03, 2017•11 min•Season 1Ep. 676
We are kicking Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a practice interview with Lisha Gong from China. Follow along with the resources below: A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) (updated 10/01/2016) pdf: http://goo.gl/Q5BhXk ppt: https://goo.gl/GUfiKY vocab pdf: https://goo.gl/PsDrG9 Download a copy of the script and follow along. Then download another copy of the pdf and practice your own interview with a study buddy. While you are on our websit...
May 02, 2017•12 min•Season 1Ep. 675
Lino's Citizenship interview was last week (he passed!), so plug in your head phones, turn up the volume, and follow along with the pdf . You can also watch Lino's interview and report-back(in Spanish) on YouTube. Lino's Interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/GrwVBoS_r7U Lino's Report-back on YouTube https://youtu.be/WgHFDE62IwA more US Citizenship Podcast videos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/uscitizenpod Lino's interview is based on: US Citizenship Podcast: A “Regular” Citizenship Inte...
Apr 25, 2017•9 min•Season 1Ep. 674
Happy Pascha! A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Eastern Orthodox Christian Americans pdf: http://goo.gl/YE8yR8 I wrote this quiz for several reasons. First, to honor Central/Eastern European-American Heritage. Second, to showcase the diversity in the American christian community. Third, to celebrate Easter. In the past, Western Christians and the Eastern Orthodox have been divided by religion, history, and politics, but as Americans, we are united as one people, and this year, we are celebrating Ea...
Apr 16, 2017•6 min•Season 1Ep. 673
Su Lan Li's Citizenship interview is based on: US Citizenship Podcast: A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) (updated 10/01/2016) pdf: http://goo.gl/Q5BhXk ppt: https://goo.gl/GUfiKY vocab pdf: https://goo.gl/PsDrG9 Find more resources at US Citizenship Podcast http://www.uscitizenpod.com/...
Apr 11, 2017•12 min•Season 1Ep. 672
10 questions that celebrate Adult Education Week and the California State Government. pdf: https://goo.gl/kAT29o California Adult Education Administrators Association http://www.caeaa.org/ California Council for Adult Education http://www.ccaestate.org/ Adult Education Week http://www.ccaestate.org/adult-education-week/ Legislative Day http://www.ccaestate.org/legislative-day/ CCAE Mobile App http://www.ccaestate.org/ccae-app/ CCAE Mobile App for Leg Day (how to video) https://youtu.be/1i1POR610...
Apr 04, 2017•10 min•Season 1Ep. 671
Women in the Judicial BranchEight questions about women serving in the federal, state, and local levels of the Judicial Branch. pdf: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/women-judicial.pdf Also checkout: Women in the Executive Branch mp3 and pdf Women in the Legislative Branch 2016 mp3 and pdf Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month https://goo.gl/t4wjDI Eight for March 8th: a Quick Citizenship Quiz for International Women's Day 2016 pdf and mp3 Women and USCIS 100 Questions: Civics pd...
Mar 31, 2017•6 min•Season 1Ep. 669
Women in the Executive Branch Eight questions about women serving in the federal, state, and local levels of the Executve Branch pdf: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/women-executive.pdf Also see: Ten Citizenship questions about Women in the Legislative Branch Women in the Legislative Branch 2016 mp3 and pdf Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month https://goo.gl/t4wjDI Eight for March 8th: a Quick Citizenship Quiz for International Women's Day 2016 pdf and mp3 Women and USCIS 100 Q...
Mar 28, 2017•7 min•Season 1Ep. 667
American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote (Plus 10 Civics Questions) pdf: http://goo.gl/wIwY62 Lydia Chapin Taft was the first woman known to legally vote (1756) in colonial America. During the early 1800s, states passed laws to stop women from voting. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton based the Seneca Falls Declaration on the Declaration of Independence. They wrote: “all men and women are created equal [and] are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights” (1848). T...
Mar 21, 2017•6 min•Season 1Ep. 665
A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of St Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month pdf: http://goo.gl/l9aCOV Question 4: The "Know-Nothings" (1850s) was a group of native-born Americans which tried to stop Irish immigration. The "Know-Nothings" thought that the Irish were “alien” and would not support US democracy because of their Catholic religion. The "Know-Nothings" became too violent and failed. The Irish persevered and overcame discrimination and exploitation. One hundred years later, what m...
Mar 17, 2017•6 min•Season 1Ep. 664
Ten Citizenship questions about Women in the Legislative Branch Women in the Legislative Branch 2016 pdf Also see: Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month https://goo.gl/t4wjDI Eight for March 8th: a Quick Citizenship Quiz for International Women's Day 2016 pdf and mp3 Women and USCIS 100 Questions: Civics pdf (2011) and mp3 (2016) And so much more!...
Mar 14, 2017•5 min•Season 1Ep. 663
We pair eight Citizenship questions with eight female recipients of the USCIS Outstanding Americans by Choice award. This award recognizes naturalized citizens who have made significant contributions to both their community and their adopted country. Download the (updated) pdf at http://goo.gl/NYyKXa Also check out our March 6, 2017 blog post: Travel Ban News and Citizenship Interviews For the very latest news about the Travel Ban, go to VOA Special Project: US Travel Ban Among the most notable ...
Mar 07, 2017•5 min•Season 1Ep. 662
Citizenship Interview with Senior Citizen Gabriela DeLeon (Philippines) This script was based on uscitizenpod: 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) pdf: http://goo.gl/xzSwJv USCIS to Implement Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program Release Date: May 09, 2016 https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-implement-filipino-world-war-ii-veterans-parole-program “The Filipino W...
Feb 28, 2017•15 min•Season 1Ep. 661
During Presidents' Week, US Citizenship Podcast will post a NEW Citizenship multiple-choice quiz PDFs based on the N-400 Application for Naturalization plus 10 civics questions. Feb 20: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Hushang Ansary (Ahvaz, Iran) Feb 21: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Rend al-Rahim (Baghdad, Iraq) Feb 22: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Esam Omeish (Tripoli, Libya) Feb 23: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Nimco Ahmed (Mogadishu, Somalia) Feb 24: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Mohame...
Feb 27, 20170•Season 1Ep. 660
During Presidents' Week, US Citizenship Podcast will post a NEW Citizenship multiple-choice quiz PDFs based on the N-400 Application for Naturalization plus 10 civics questions. Feb 20: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Hushang Ansary (Ahvaz, Iran) Feb 21: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Rend al-Rahim (Baghdad, Iraq) Feb 22: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Esam Omeish (Tripoli, Libya) Feb 23: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Nimco Ahmed (Mogadishu, Somalia) Feb 24: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Mohame...
Feb 26, 20170•Season 1Ep. 659
During Presidents' Week, US Citizenship Podcast will post a NEW Citizenship multiple-choice quiz PDFs based on the N-400 Application for Naturalization plus 10 civics questions. Feb 20: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Hushang Ansary (Ahvaz, Iran) Feb 21: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Rend al-Rahim (Baghdad, Iraq) Feb 22: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Esam Omeish (Tripoli, Libya) Feb 23: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Nimco Ahmed (Mogadishu, Somalia) Feb 24: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Mohame...
Feb 25, 20170•Season 1Ep. 658
During Presidents' Week, US Citizenship Podcast will post a NEW Citizenship multiple-choice quiz PDFs based on the N-400 Application for Naturalization plus 10 civics questions. Feb 20: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Hushang Ansary (Iran) Feb 21: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Rend al-Rahim (Baghdad, Iraq) Feb 22: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Esam Omeish (Tripoli, Libya) Feb 23: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Nimco Ahmed (Mogadishu, Somalia) You can find more Citizenship Resources for Presiden...
Feb 24, 20170•Season 1Ep. 657
During Presidents' Week, check out uscitizenpod.com every day for NEW Citizenship multiple-choice quiz PDFs based on the N-400 Application for Naturalization plus 10 civics questions. Feb 20: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Hushang Ansary (Iran) Feb 21: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Rend al-Rahim (Baghdad, Iraq) Feb 22: Esam Omeish (Tripoli, Libya) You can find more Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day at https://goo.gl/lRbi4Z including our NEWEST PODCAST: Carol Lin (Taipei, Taiwan) (Presid...
Feb 23, 20170•Season 1Ep. 656
During Presidents' Week, check out uscitizenpod.com every day for NEW Citizenship multiple-choice quiz PDFs based on the N-400 Application for Naturalization plus 10 civics questions. Feb 20: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Hushang Ansary (Iran) Feb 21: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Rend al-Rahim (Baghdad, Iraq) You can find more Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day at https://goo.gl/lRbi4Z including our NEWEST PODCAST: Carol Lin (Taipei, Taiwan) (Presidents' Day 2017) mp3: https://goo.gl/a...
Feb 21, 20170•Season 1Ep. 655
During Presidents' Week, check out check www.uscitizenpod.com every day for NEW Citizenship multiple choice quiz PDFs based on the N-400 application for Naturalization plus 10 civics questions. Feb 20: Citizenship Interview Quiz for Presidents’ Week 2017: Hushang Ansary (Iran) You can find more Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day at https://goo.gl/lRbi4Z including our NEWEST PODCAST: Carol Lin (Taipei, Taiwan) (Presidents' Day 2017) mp3: https://goo.gl/aZtRK8...
Feb 21, 20170•Season 1Ep. 654
Carol's interview is based on A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages) pdf http://goo.gl/9Z97UK ppt https://goo.gl/2hwOsc vocab pdf: https://goo.gl/AMNMqy You can find more scripts, vocabulary, and pptx at the US Citizenship Podcast N-400 Pdfs Page http://goo.gl/2aOS5m Also check www.uscitizenpod.com every day during Presidents' Week for NEW Citizenship multiple choice quizzes based on the N-400 application for Naturalization plus 10 civics questions....
Feb 20, 2017•11 min•Season 1Ep. 653
New Citizenship and Civil Rights Resources uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for African-American History Month and in African Languages uscitizenspod: Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day uscitizenpod: A Presidential Valentine's Day Citizenship Quiz Ten questions about the Presidents and their First Ladies pdf http://goo.gl/nj60ar video: https://youtu.be/CbNV_eRFQ9M Google form: https://goo.gl/forms/Hjung72cP0 ACLU: What to do if you are an immigrant stopped by law enforcement agents No ...
Feb 14, 2017•4 min•Season 1Ep. 652
Happy New Year! Happy New US Citizen! Here Is our second citizenship quiz in honor of the Lunar New Year. pdf: A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Lunar New Year Part 2 https://goo.gl/qZ84CK Video: A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Lunar New Year Part 2 https://youtu.be/ttx2XhoMLHE Citizenship Resources for Lunar New Year https://goo.gl/lhq7j3 Questions and Answers 1. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? (22) two (2) 2. Name your U.S. Representative. (23) Answers will vary. Go to w...
Feb 07, 2017•7 min•Season 1Ep. 651
Happy New Year! Happy New US Citizen! Here Is our second citizenship quiz in honor of the Lunar New Year. pdf: A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Lunar New Year Part 2 https://goo.gl/qZ84CK Citizenship Resources for Lunar New Year https://goo.gl/lhq7j3 Questions and Answers 1. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? (22) two (2) 2. Name your U.S. Representative. (23) Answers will vary. Go to www.house.gov 3. What does the judicial branch do? (37) reviews laws explains laws resolves di...
Jan 31, 2017•8 min•Season 1Ep. 649
Beginning Citizenship Interview Quiz based on the N-400 Plus Updates to the USCIS Civics Questions: 20, 23, 28, 29, 43, 46 and more! Quiz pdf: https://goo.gl/985Th9 Based on uscitizenpod’s N-400 Beginning Interview (1 pg, 10qs) (updated 04/18/2016) pdf http://goo.gl/kxzSuT LearningChocolate.com http://goo.gl/pSIIZF Picture Vocabulary Quiz http://goo.gl/TXQhuX PPTX http://goo.gl/BeFXUD Video http://goo.gl/OzkLxC Kahoot.it http://goo.gl/N7FHco Quiz answers 1 b. Van Nam Nguyen 2 b. January 28, 1961...
Jan 24, 2017•10 min•Season 1Ep. 647
14 USCIS Questions in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pdf: https://goo.gl/hjCZFE 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. Check out our Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr Day https://goo.gl/cAH6mS
Jan 16, 2017•13 min•Season 1Ep. 645
A Casual Citizenship Interview with Mrs Chen (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) After the interview, Mrs Chen and I talk about the Taiwanese language and the importance of passing on our language and heritage to our children. You can dowload pdfs of the interview and quiz at uscitizenpod.com A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) (updated 06/12/2016) pdf: http://goo.gl/3tQWXw ppt: https://goo.gl/pctBRb (corrected!) vocab pdf: https://goo.gl/kaekRV USCIS 100 Remix Quiz: Twos" 02...
Jan 09, 2017•12 min•Season 1Ep. 643
