US Citizenship Podcast

US Citizenship Podcast
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Prepare for the USCIS Citizenship Interview. Includes practice interviews based on the USCIS N-400, recordings of the USCIS 100 History & Politics Questions, and basic tips for interviewees. This podcast is appropriate for ESL students and Citizenship students. For more info, go to uscitizenship.com. This podcast may be used for educational and private practice only, and cannot be used for any commercial purposes.

  1. 12/24/2024

    Winter Holidays Citizenship Quiz

    Celebrate the Winter Holidays with 15 Civics Questions.  I ask, you answer. Download a PDF of this quiz, click https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/uscitizenpod/winter-holidays.pdf For more Citizenship Resources for the Winter Holidays, visit https://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/us-citizenship-resources-for-winter.html. For more info on Inauguration Day, including the Oath of Office, visit https://www.usa.gov/inauguration Even during the holidays, study a little bit every day.  I know that you will be a GREAT American citizen! All rights reserved.  Do not remix!

    7 min

  2. 12/17/2024

    A Quick Review of the Bill of Rights and the N-400 (2024) Part 9 plus Civics Questions

    After a long hiatus, we are back with regular podcasts that feature questions from the new USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization.  In honor of the Bill of Rights Day, December 15, we are pairing the first ten amendments with some questions from the new N-400 Part 9 and some Civics questions.  Here is a pdf of the A Quick Review of the Bill of Rights and the N-400 (2024) Part 9 plus Civics Questions.   Image: Bill of Rights depicted in cartoon format from 1971 Young Citizen teacher's guide transparency. Courtesy: Syracuse University. CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE and for teacher printable version. Before we begin, there are four news items: 1)     On September 20, USCIS released their new "One Nation, One People: Civics Test Textbook" for adults preparing to naturalize.  In support of their commitment 2gen civic literacy, USCIS also released "Color Me Civics: U.S. Landmarks and Symbols Coloring Book" in English and Spanish.  You can download these free resources from USCIS. 2) Two new N-400 (2024) Part 9 resources: ·        Pearson ELT USA Team just release a free pdf of the UPDATED Naturalization Speaking Test from Voices of Freedom by Bill Bliss.  Download the test practice.  ·        New Readers Press has just posted a new "Tricky Vocabulary" handout (for explaining vocabulary in the new N-400 part 9):  .  This resource complements Citizenship: Passing the Test Ready for the Interview Student Book 4th Edition by Lynn Weintraub 3)     On December 13, LINCS.ed.gov The 2024 Naturalization Fee Reduction Webinar with Shawn Chakrabarti, a former Education Specialist with the office of Citizenship, USCIS.  Mr. Chakrabarti explained the USCIS naturalization fee structure, highlighting that 9.2 million people are eligible for citizenship, with 4 million likely having limited English proficiency. He detailed the new fee waiver and reduction rules, noting that 80% of LPRs may qualify for fee reductions. Mr. Chakrabarti emphasized the importance of detailed student intakes, partnering with legal service providers, and leveraging digital literacy to navigate the new fee rules. He also encouraged commenting on Federal Register notices to influence future policies.  Although this webinar was not recorded, detailed notes and resources are available on LINCS.ed.gov Civics Education and Citizenship Group under the "FOLLOW UP: 12/13 The 2024 Naturalization Fee Reduction Webinar." 4)     Finally, a petition titled, Call to Codify Improvements to U.S. Naturalization Test, hosted on the TESOL Advocacy Action Center.  The petition asks USCIS to codify two items in the Federal Register: ·        Intermediate low level of English is the fair and appropriate level for the civics and speaking test. ·        The speaking test which is based on eligibility interview with an USCIS officer should be limited to basic questions. For complex questions, applicants may use interpreters. With just one click, you can virtually sign the petition, which is immediately sent to your US representative and both senators.  Please sign this petition immediately to protect the fairness of the Naturalization interview. Thank you!  I know that you will be a GREAT American Citizen! This podcast is copy righted by Jennifer Gagliardi and US Citizenship Podcast and may not be remixed or re-used.

    10 min
  3. Alecia's Practice Citizenship Interview

    10/08/2023

    Alecia's Practice Citizenship Interview

    In honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month, we are featuring a N-400 practice interview wth Alecia from Colombia.   U.S. Citizenship Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month page | video playlist U.S. Citizenship Resources for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day page

    11 min
  4. Happy Autumn! Happy U.S. Citizen!

    10/02/2023

    Happy Autumn! Happy U.S. Citizen!

    Practice Citizenship interview with Sofia from Morocco. A "Typical" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/uscitizenpod/n-400r-typical.pdf USCIS 100 Remix Quizzes "Ones" 01, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91 http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/q01s.pdf  "Twos" 02, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72, 82, 92 http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/q02s.pdf  "Threes" 03, 13, 23, 33, 43, 53, 63, 73, 83, 93 http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/q03s.pdf

    10 min
  5. What's up with the Proposed USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign?

    09/25/2023

    What's up with the Proposed USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign?

    In late September, DHS and USCIS released new resources about the Naturalization Test Redesign.  This prompted updated commentary from VOA News, ILRC, Bill Bliss, and other stakeholders.  In order to address and clarify to redesign process, USCIS will be hosting NIICE: National Immigrant Integration & Citizenship Education Conference, October 18-19, in Washington D.C. Plus resources to contact CONGRESS about the potential Government shutdown.  And a QUICK CITIZENSHIP QUIZ that connects the Constitution, the Fed Code, and Adult Education. 7/19/2023 Naturalization Test Redesign Resources (DHS, USCIS)  DHS Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman webpage July 19, 2023 Engagement with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Naturalization Test Redesign Initiative July 19, 2023 Naturalization Test Redesign Updates Power Point Presentation PDF648.78 KB0 July 19, 2023 Naturalization Test Redesign Initiative Readout PDF230.72 KB07/19/2023 July, 19, 2023 USCIS and Office of CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: Naturalization Test Redesign Updates VIDEO!  USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign Development 2022 webpage See also LINCS and Lynne Weintraub's Citizenship News posts for further comments. 9/19/2023: Citizenship Test Changes Might Require Better English Skills, VOA "Possible changes to the naturalization interview would make civics questions multiple choice to "reflect current best practices in test design," USCIS said in a document explaining the update to the test. Schmelzer said that would make the test harder for immigrants who may not have a great understanding of American history or English." Article includes audio and quiz.  You can watch a sub-titled video of VOA Learning English Podcast for Wednesday September 20, 2023. The Citizenship story starts at 11:08.  Appropriate for intermediate ESL adult learners.  09/20/2023 USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign – Flaws in Design and Transparency, ILRC ILRC attorneys and guest speaker Bill Bliss gave an overview of the USCIS naturalization test redesign announced in December 2022. Educators of low-literacy adults believe that these changes would make the test significantly more difficult for applicants. This is a free webinar. Click 9/20 USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign; create account; checkout; go to your account to view the recording.      Note: webinar resources include slides (note: slide 31 "Register comments" for email addresses), "English and US History & Government Tests" (from ILRC Naturalization & US Citizenship, and recent articles by Bill Bliss. A transcript of Bill Bliss's interview was posted as Medium: 9/22 USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign — Flaws in Design and Transparency. 10/17/2023 to 10/18/2023 NIICE: National Immigrant Integration & Citizenship Education Conference: THE ROAD TO ACCESS AND INCLUSION, USCIS Headquarters, Camp Springs, MD USCIS, in partnership with the White House Task Force on New Americans (TFNA) and the Interagency Naturalization Working Group (NWG), is bringing together professionals with equities in immigrant integration and citizenship education from both the public and private sectors. The conference is free; however, participants are responsible for transportation and lodging. The conference will take place October 17-18 with optional pre-conference activities on October 16. Virtual and in-person attendance options are available.  Please CAREULLY review the registration info under the NIICE website information and registration tabs. Please refer questions to: NIICEConference@uscis.dhs.gov. Resources to Contact CONGRESS about the Potential Government Shutdown Voice of America (VOA) US News VOA US Immigration News VOA Learrning English House.gov Senate.gov uscitizenpod: Who are my U.S. Senators and U.S. Representative? uscitizenpod: National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week Civics Quiz

    28 min

  6. 09/17/2023

    2023 Constitution and Citizenship Week Quiz

    Happy Constitution and Civics Week!  Ten civics questions that follow the structure of the US Constitution.  PDF: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/uscitizenpod/const-2023.pdf Video: https://youtu.be/41-1oMXHIvI Learn more at LINCS: Civics Resources for Constitution and Citizenship Week https://bit.ly/lincs-const uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Constitution and Citizenship Week https://bit.ly/uscit-const

    11 min

  7. 11/03/2022

    Citizenship Quiz for All Saints and Day of the Dead 2022

    All Saints and Day of the Dead are part of a 3-day festival that remembers the lives of those who passed before us in 2022.   quiz pdf mp3 audio mp4 video More U.S. Citizenship Resources for Halloween, All Saints, and Day of the Dead

    7 min

  8. 09/24/2022

    Constitution and Citizenship Week 2022 Quiz

    Ten questions for Constitution and Citizenship Week 2022 Download a pdf of this quiz: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/uscitizenpod/const-2022.pdf  Pair this 10 Question civics quiz with one of the Mix-and-Match Citizenship Interviews (https://bit.ly/mm-uscitizen) for a quick mock naturalization interview. Find more Constitution and Citizenship Week 2022 resources at https://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/us-citizenship-resources-for.html  Find more Citizenship Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 https://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/us-citizenship-resources-for-hispanic.html

    6 min
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Prepare for the USCIS Citizenship Interview. Includes practice interviews based on the USCIS N-400, recordings of the USCIS 100 History & Politics Questions, and basic tips for interviewees. This podcast is appropriate for ESL students and Citizenship students. For more info, go to uscitizenship.com. This podcast may be used for educational and private practice only, and cannot be used for any commercial purposes.

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    US Citizenship Podcast
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    2007 - 2024
  • Episodes
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    © Jennifer Gagliardi and Milpitas Adult Education School
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