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To find your SENATORS, please go here and choose your state. Every state has two, you only need to remember ONE - https://www.senate.gov/senators/states.htm
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STUDY Materials for Civics Test from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test
STUDY Materials for English Language, Reading and Writing Test from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-english-test
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS WEBSITE - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS FORM N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
Resources in Other Languages -
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
Free and low cost LEGAL HELP - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost LEGAL HELP - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
National Immigration Legal Services Directory (List of free and low-cost immigration providers) - https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application! -
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Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
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and here - https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
**AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 1 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class
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Join us for Lesson 1 of the U.S Citizenship Preparation Class! This class covers the class introduction and overview, exemptions to the English language test, a civics lesson including ...four test questions, and two reading and writing sentences.
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS Website - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS Form N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
General Eligibility Requirements - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/learn-about-naturalization
Resources in Other Languages - http://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/blog-page_17.html
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
and here - https://www.hias.org/citizenship-prep-materials
Early Filing Calculator - https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator
USCIS FEE CALCULATOR - https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator
Fee Waiver Request - https://www.uscis.gov/i-912
Reduced Fee Request - https://www.uscis.gov/i-942
Current Processing Time for Your Field Office - https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
ESSA GROUP - That's us! - www.essagroup.org
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Find a local Citizenship or English class - https://my.uscis.gov/findaclass
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application -
Citizenship Works - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ -
will help you fill out your application and connect you with free legal help if necessary. Please watch their one minute video here - https://vimeo.com/100939749
Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
100 CIVICS QUESTIONS .PDF - https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Office%20of%20Citizenship/Citizenship%20Resource%20Center%20Site/Publications/100q.pdf
Civics Test Study Guide from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test
English Test (READING and WRITING) Study Guide from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-english-test
Study Booklets from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/see-all-section-items-title/Study%20Booklets/55259?destination=node/41142
Practice Interviews to Print Out - http://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/n-400-practice_27.html
Have friends or family members give you a practice interview!!
10 Steps to Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/apply-citizenship
Exceptions and Accommodations - https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/exceptions-and-accommodations
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/becoming-us-citizen-overview-naturalization-process
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test Video - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/teachers/educational-products/uscis-naturalization-interview-and-test-video
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/promise-freedom-introduction-us-history-and-civics-immigrants
FREE Online English Lessons and Citizenship Class - https://www.usalearns.org/
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is not legal advice, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney or law firm. Please see important links below:
For legal help or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 2 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class
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Join us for Lesson 2 of the U.S Citizenship Preparation Class! This class covers an overview of the Naturalization Interview and the four parts of the Naturalization Test, a ...civics lesson including 11 test questions, and five reading and writing sentences. Come study with us!!
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS Website - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS Form N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
General Eligibility Requirements - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/learn-about-naturalization
Resources in Other Languages - http://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/blog-page_17.html
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
and here - https://www.hias.org/citizenship-prep-materials
Early Filing Calculator - https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator
USCIS FEE CALCULATOR - https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator
Fee Waiver Request - https://www.uscis.gov/i-912
Reduced Fee Request - https://www.uscis.gov/i-942
Current Processing Time for Your Field Office - https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
ESSA GROUP - That's us! - www.essagroup.org
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Find a local Citizenship or English class - https://my.uscis.gov/findaclass
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application -
Citizenship Works - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ -
will help you fill out your application and connect you with free legal help if necessary. Please watch their one minute video here - https://vimeo.com/100939749
Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
100 CIVICS QUESTIONS .PDF - https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Office%20of%20Citizenship/Citizenship%20Resource%20Center%20Site/Publications/100q.pdf
Civics Test Study Guide from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test
English Test (READING and WRITING) Study Guide from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-english-test
Study Booklets from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/see-all-section-items-title/Study%20Booklets/55259?destination=node/41142
Practice Interviews to Print Out - http://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/n-400-practice_27.html
Have friends or family members give you a practice interview!!
10 Steps to Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/apply-citizenship
Exceptions and Accommodations - https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/exceptions-and-accommodations
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/becoming-us-citizen-overview-naturalization-process
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test Video - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/teachers/educational-products/uscis-naturalization-interview-and-test-video
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/promise-freedom-introduction-us-history-and-civics-immigrants
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK - No More Kings - Independence video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT7dMHAiCfs
FREE Online English Lessons and Citizenship Class - https://www.usalearns.org/
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is not legal advice, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney or law firm. Please see important links below:
For legal help or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 3 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class
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Join us for Lesson 3 of the U.S Citizenship Preparation Class! This class covers an overview of Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization), fees, Fee Waiver and Reduced Fee guidelines, ...and a civics lesson on the Constitution - including 12 test questions, and four reading and writing sentences. Come study with us!!
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS Website - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS Form N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
General Eligibility Requirements - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/learn-about-naturalization
Resources in Other Languages - http://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/blog-page_17.html
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
and here - https://www.hias.org/citizenship-prep-materials
Early Filing Calculator - https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator
USCIS FEE CALCULATOR - https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator
Fee Waiver Request - https://www.uscis.gov/i-912
Reduced Fee Request - https://www.uscis.gov/i-942
Current Processing Time for Your Field Office - https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
ESSA GROUP - That's us! - www.essagroup.org
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Find a local Citizenship or English class - https://my.uscis.gov/findaclass
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application -
Citizenship Works - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ -
will help you fill out your application and connect you with free legal help if necessary. Please watch their one minute video here - https://vimeo.com/100939749
Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
100 CIVICS QUESTIONS .PDF - https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Office%20of%20Citizenship/Citizenship%20Resource%20Center%20Site/Publications/100q.pdf
Civics Test Study Guide from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test
English Test (READING and WRITING) Study Guide from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-english-test
Study Booklets from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/see-all-section-items-title/Study%20Booklets/55259?destination=node/41142
Practice Interviews to Print Out - http://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/n-400-practice_27.html
Have friends or family members give you a practice interview!!
10 Steps to Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/apply-citizenship
Exceptions and Accommodations - https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/exceptions-and-accommodations
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/becoming-us-citizen-overview-naturalization-process
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test Video - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/teachers/educational-products/uscis-naturalization-interview-and-test-video
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/promise-freedom-introduction-us-history-and-civics-immigrants
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK - The Constitution ("We The People" preamble) video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EfnNUt_nwY
FREE Online English Lessons and Citizenship Class - https://www.usalearns.org/
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is not legal advice, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney or law firm. Please see important links below:
For legal help or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 5 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class
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Join us for Lesson 5 of the U.S Citizenship Preparation Class! This class covers an overview of PARTS 7-11 of Form N-400 and a civics lesson about the Legislative ...Branch of Government - including 12 test questions, and four reading and writing sentences. Come study with us!!
Find your U.S. Representative - https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
Find your Senators - https://www.senate.gov/
Find your Governor - https://www.usa.gov/state-governor
Current Speaker of the House - https://www.speaker.gov/
VOCABULARY for Parts 7-11
PART 7
biographic: facts related to a person’s life
ethnicity: part of a cultural group, in this case Hispanic or Latino (from a Spanish-speaking country)
PART 8
employment: job
recent: the last one
employer: person, company, or organization that you work for
unemployment/unemployed: not working
PART 10
marital status: if you are single, married, divorced, or widowed
widowed: your marital status if your husband or wife has died
separated: your marital status if you are legally separated, not just living apart
annulled: something officially and legally ended as if it had never happened
spouse: your husband or wife
alias(es): another name that someone uses or used
present: what is true now (current)
immigration status: a person’s situation with the U.S. government
prior: earlier
previous: happening before now
deceased: not living, dead
PART 11
stepchildren: your spouse’s children with someone else
relationship: how someone is related or connected to you
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS Website - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS Form N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
General Eligibility Requirements - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/learn-about-naturalization
Resources in Other Languages -
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application -
Citizenship Works - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ -
will help you fill out your application and connect you with free legal help if necessary. Please watch their one minute video here - https://vimeo.com/100939749
Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
100 CIVICS QUESTIONS .PDF - https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Office%20of%20Citizenship/Citizenship%20Resource%20Center%20Site/Publications/100q.pdf
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/becoming-us-citizen-overview-naturalization-process
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test Video - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/teachers/educational-products/uscis-naturalization-interview-and-test-video
OFFICIAL USCIS VIDEO - A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/promise-freedom-introduction-us-history-and-civics-immigrants
FREE Online English Lessons and Citizenship Class - https://www.usalearns.org/
ESSA GROUP - That's us! - www.essagroup.org
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is not legal advice, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney or law firm. Please see important links below:
FOR LEGAL HELP or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 6 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class
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Join us for Lesson 6 of the U.S Citizenship Preparation Class! This class covers Questions 1-21 of PART 12 of Form N-400 and a civics lesson about the Judicial ...Branch of Government - including 7 civics test questions, and two reading and writing sentences. Come study with us!!
Supreme Court Justices - https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx
Find your Governor - https://www.usa.gov/state-governor
Part 12 Vocabulary #1, Questions 1-21 VIDEO - https://youtu.be/k-MvfB5Q3xk
VOCABULARY for Part 12, Qs 1-21:
good moral character: having good behavior
claimed: lied and said or wrote that you were a US citizen
registered: filled in a form to put your name on the official list of voters
voted: submitted a ballot to state your choice of a leader or law
hereditary: something you got from one or both of your parents
title: King, Queen, Prince, Princess, etc.
order of nobility: a member of a noble or royal family (for example, a King, Queen, Prince, or Princess)
inherited titles: a royal position you got because you were born into a royal family
declared legally incompetent: when a court says that you are unable to understand because of mental illness or impairment
mental institution: a place where people with serious mental illnesses live and receive treatment
overdue: late in being done
non-U.S. resident: someone who does not live permanently in the U.S.
organization, association, fund, foundation, party, club, society: an organization of people who do the same type of work or are similar in another way (for example a church, temple, senior group, book club, girl scouts, etc.)
Communism: a political/economic system where the government owns all property (for example, the Soviet Union, Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, China, Vietnam, others).
totalitarian: a political system in which the people have no power and are controlled by the government
terrorist: a person or organization that uses violent means against ordinary people or a government
advocated: suggested, convinced others
overthrow: to remove a leader or government from power by using force
persecuted: treated someone badly and unfairly because of his or her ideas or ethnicity
Nazi: a German political group led by Adolf Hitler in the 1930’s-1940’s
allied with: joined with a group or government
paramilitary unit: a group of people who act like a military group, but who are not part of the official military
vigilante unit: a group of people who act like the police, but are not part of the official police
labor camp: a place where people are forced to work (for example, a concentration camp)
genocide: when many people are killed because of their race, religion, national origin, membership in a group, or political opinion
torture: to cause a great amount of pain in another person without killing them
rebel group: a group of people who are against something, usually a government
guerrilla group: a group of people who use weapons against or otherwise physically attack the military, police, government, or other people
militia: an army of people, not part of the official military
insurgent organization:a group that uses weapons and fights against a government
detention facility: a place where people are forced to stay, a jail or a prison
weapon: a thing that causes bodily harm or damage (for example, a gun, knife, bomb, or rocket)
recruit: to ask someone to join a group or organization
enlist: to sign someone up into a group or organization
conscript: to require/force someone to join a group or organization
combat: active fighting between people and/or groups or armies
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS Website - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS Form N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is not legal advice, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney or law firm. Please see important links below:
**FOR LEGAL HELP or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
**AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 7 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class
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Join us for Lesson 7 of the U.S Citizenship Class! This class covers the topic of Good Moral Character and Questions 22-29 of PART 12 of Form N-400 and ...a review quiz with 27 civics questions and 5 reading and writing practice sentences. Come study with us!!
Part 12 Vocabulary #2, Questions 22-29 VIDEO - https://youtu.be/FcczfagJONQ
VOCABULARY for Part 12, Questions 22-29:
good moral character - having good behavior
sealed - closed
expunged - erased or removed
disclose - make secret information known
committed a crime or offense - did something illegal, against the law
offense - a minor crime
arrested - taken in handcuffs by the police in the back of a police car to the police station for fingerprinting and having your photo taken
cited - ordered to appear in court or pay a fine for doing something illegal, received a traffic ticket
detained - stopped by a police officer or other government official
charged - the police gave you a formal statement that you did something illegal
convicted - found guilty of a crime in a court of law
alternative sentencing - a different way to punish someone (for example, community service or a work program)
rehabilitative program - a program that restores someone to health
deferred - delayed until a later date
adjudication - a final decision on a legal matter or a court case
probation - a system that allows a criminal to leave prison early or not to go to prison at all, if the person promises to behave well and keeps in contact with a probation officer
paroled - let out of prison early by agreeing to obey set conditions
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS Website - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS Form N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
Resources in Other Languages -
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application -
Citizenship Works - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ -
will help you fill out your application and connect you with free legal help if necessary.
Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is not legal advice, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney or law firm. Please see important links below:
**FOR LEGAL HELP or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
**AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 8 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class
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Join us for Lesson 8 of the U.S Citizenship Class! This class covers Questions 30-44 of PART 12 of the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, as well as a ...civics lesson on the Rights and Responsibilities of Americans covering 13 civics questions and 4 reading and writing practice sentences. Come study with us!!
Part 12 Vocabulary #3, Questions 30-44 VIDEO - https://youtu.be/E53ggyggC6M
VOCABULARY for Part 12, Questions 30-44:
drunkard: someone who frequently drinks too much alcohol and cannot think or act normally
prostitute: someone who has sex with people to earn money
smuggled: took something illegal (e.g., drugs) across an international border
narcotics: any illegal or unlawfully possessed drug (e.g., heroin)
benefit: something good that you get (a green card, social security benefits, food stamps, welfare, etc)
gambled: tried to win money by playing cards, guessing the result of a race or game, etc. To gamble illegally means to win money and not pay taxes on it.
alimony: money that you have to pay regularly to your former husband or wife after a divorce
misrepresentation: an account of something that is not true, a lie
fraudulent: dishonest behavior to get something, usually money
removed, excluded, or deported: when a non-citizen is forced to leave the U.S. because he or she is in the country illegally or has violated immigration laws
rescission: when the government cancels someone’s Lawful Permanent Resident status
court-martialed: tried in a courtroom for a military crime
disciplined: punished
honorable discharge: left the military with a good record
alien: not a citizen, a person from another country
drafted: forced by the government to join the military for a period of time
exemption: special permission not to do something
deserted: left the army without permission
Selective Service: an agency of the government that requires that all male U.S. citizens register with the government within 30 days of their 18th birthday in the event of a national emergency; foreign males between the ages of 18 and 26 living in the U.S. must also register
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS Website - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS Form N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
Resources in Other Languages -
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application -
Citizenship Works - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ -
will help you fill out your application and connect you with free legal help if necessary.
Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is not legal advice, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney or law firm. Please see important links below:
**FOR LEGAL HELP or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
**AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 9 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class
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Join us for Lesson 9 of the U.S Citizenship Class! This class covers Questions 45-50 of PART 12 of the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, as well as a ...civics lesson on the U.S. Wars of the 1800s covering 6 civics questions and 2 reading and writing practice sentences. Come study with us!!
Oath of Allegiance Modifications and Waivers information - https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-3
Part 12 Vocabulary #4, Questions 45-50 VIDEO - https://youtu.be/3XJJqIHAj20
VOCABULARY for Part 12, Questions 45-50:
Constitution - the supreme law of the land
form of government of the United States - democracy
oath - promise
allegiance - loyalty
Oath of Allegiance - a promise to be loyal to the United States
bear arms - use a gun
noncombatant - not involved in fighting
civilian - not in the military
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS Website - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS Form N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
Resources in Other Languages -
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application -
Citizenship Works - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ -
will help you fill out your application and connect you with free legal help if necessary.
Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is not legal advice, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney or law firm. Please see important links below:
**FOR LEGAL HELP or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
**AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 10 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class
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Join us for Lesson 10 of the U.S Citizenship Class! This class covers Parts 13-18 of the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, the document checklist, and a civics lesson ...on the U.S. Wars of the 1900s covering 7 civics questions and 2 reading and writing practice sentences. Come study with us!!
Oath of Allegiance Modifications and Waivers information - https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-3
Oath of Allegiance Vocabulary Terms:
1. Oath: Promise
2. Absolutely : Positively, certainly, very sure
3. Entirely : Completely
4. Renounce : Give up voluntarily
5. Abjure : Renounce or give up under oath
6. Allegiance : Loyalty of a citizen to his/her government
7. Fidelity : Strict observance of promises, loyalty
8. Foreign prince : King, queen, prince, or princess in another country
9. Potentate : A person who has great power
10. Sovereignty : Country, nation, state
11. Bear true faith : Be loyal to
12. Bear arms : Carry guns
13. Noncombatant service : Work for the military in a non-gun carrying job (e.g., medic, cook, administrator)
14. Work of national importance : Very important work for the U.S.
15. Civilian direction : Directed by people not in the military
16. Mental reservation : Doubt
17. Purpose of evasion : Bad intention
18. So help me God : I promise to God
VOCABULARY for Part 12, Questions 45-50:
Constitution - the supreme law of the land
form of government of the United States - democracy
oath - promise
allegiance - loyalty
Oath of Allegiance - a promise to be loyal to the United States
bear arms - use a gun
noncombatant - not involved in fighting
civilian - not in the military
Part 12 Vocabulary Videos - https://youtu.be/k-MvfB5Q3xk
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS WEBSITE - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS FORM N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
Resources in Other Languages -
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
National Immigration Legal Services Directory (List of free and low-cost immigration providers) - https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application -
Citizenship Works - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ -
will help you fill out your application and connect you with free legal help if necessary.
Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
**DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is NOT LEGAL ADVICE, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is NOT A LAW FIRM and is NOT a substitute for an attorney or law firm. It is a good idea to have an immigration lawyer or an accredited BIA representative check your application BEFORE applying. When applying for any immigration benefit, non-citizens identify themselves to the government and invite scrutiny.
Please see important links below:
**FOR LEGAL HELP** or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
and here - https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
**AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 11 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class
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Join us for Lesson 11 of the U.S Citizenship Class! This class covers information about your biometrics appointment and your naturalization interview. We also have our last civics lesson ...covering U.S. Geography and Holidays with 12 civics questions and 4 reading and writing practice sentences. Come study with us!!
Preparing for your Biometrics Appointment Information - https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/preparing-your-biometric-services-appointment
Results of the Naturalization Interview information - https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-b-chapter-4
What Happens AFTER You File Form N-400 video - https://youtu.be/f2cF7M1XYrA
Speaking Practice Video - Different Ways USCIS Officers Ask Questions - https://youtu.be/HYDIVVmRUy8
Oath of Allegiance Modifications and Waivers information - https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-3
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS WEBSITE - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS FORM N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
Resources in Other Languages -
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost legal help - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
National Immigration Legal Services Directory (List of free and low-cost immigration providers) - https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application! -
Citizenship Works - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ -
will help you fill out your application and connect you with free legal help if necessary.
Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
**DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is NOT LEGAL ADVICE, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is NOT A LAW FIRM and is NOT a substitute for an attorney or law firm. It is a good idea to have an immigration lawyer or an accredited BIA representative check your application BEFORE applying. When applying for any immigration benefit, non-citizens identify themselves to the government and invite scrutiny.
Please see important links below:
**FOR LEGAL HELP** or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
and here - https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
**AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
2022 - 100 Civics Questions (2008 version) for the U.S. Citizenship Test (1)
NEW SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE - KEVIN McCARTHY https://www.speaker.gov/
NEW UPDATED 2023 VIDEO HERE - https://youtu.be/DADGBD_uspo
Practice your civics questions with EASY answers! ALL 100 Official USCIS Questions and Answers (2008 ...Version).
*Please be sure you are studying the correct questions.* *Questions depend on your N-400 filing (Received) date. The "Received Date" can be found on your I-797C receipt letter.* Please see our new video about which questions to study - https://youtu.be/TUwPFy0alFk
Congress members and governors differ by state. To learn how to find your current reps, please see this very short video - https://youtu.be/PPfzHGj1mhc
For your U.S. HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE, please go here and type in your zip code and possibly your street address - https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
To find your SENATORS, please go here and choose your state. Every state has two, you only need to remember ONE - https://www.senate.gov/senators/states.htm
For your state GOVERNOR, go here - https://www.usa.gov/state-governor
More info:
Current SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE - https://www.speaker.gov/
CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT and Supreme Court Justices - https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx
STUDY Materials for Civics Test from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test
STUDY Materials for English Language, Reading and Writing Test from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-english-test
IMPORTANT LINKS AND HELPFUL WEBSITES:
OFFICIAL USCIS WEBSITE - https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS FORM N-400, Application for Naturalization - https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
Resources in Other Languages -
and here - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/other-languages
and here - https://www.ilrc.org/n-400-translations-spanish-other-languages
Free and low cost LEGAL HELP - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
Free and low cost LEGAL HELP - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
National Immigration Legal Services Directory (List of free and low-cost immigration providers) - https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Help in Your Community - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
FREE Help Filling Out the Form N-400 Application! -
Citizenship Works - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ -
will help you fill out your application and connect you with free legal help if necessary.
Free Study Guides from USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test
**DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is NOT LEGAL ADVICE, but general information on issues commonly encountered in immigration. Essa Group is NOT A LAW FIRM and is NOT a substitute for an attorney or law firm. It is a good idea to have an immigration lawyer or an accredited BIA representative check your application BEFORE applying. When applying for any immigration benefit, non-citizens identify themselves to the government and invite scrutiny.
Please see important links below:
**FOR LEGAL HELP** or representation, please see here to check in with a free or low cost local immigration representative - https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers
and here - https://www.citizenshipworks.org/findlegalhelp
and here - https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Many community organizations and social service providers offer citizenship classes and assistance with the naturalization process. Please see here for more information - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/find-help-your-community
**AVOID SCAMS - The wrong help can hurt! - Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice - https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/avoid-scams-resource-center
