• LISTEN: USCIS 100:07 mp3
• READ: USCIS 100:07 document
• READ: USCitizenPod's Easy Interview pdf
• Direct download: m638-07.mp3

• LISTEN: USCIS 100:07 mp3
• READ: USCIS 100:07 document
• READ: USCitizenPod's Easy Interview pdf
• Direct download: m638-07.mp3

• LISTEN: USCIS 100:05-06 mp3
• READ: USCIS 100:05 document
• READ: USCIS 100:06 document
• Direct download: m638-05-06.mp3

• LISTEN: USCIS 100:05-06 mp3
• READ: USCIS 100:05 document
• READ: USCIS 100:06 document
• Direct download: m638-05-06.mp3

• LISTEN: USCIS 100:05-06 mp3
• READ: USCIS 100:05 document
• READ: USCIS 100:06 document
• Direct download: m638-05-06.mp3

• LISTEN: USCIS 100:03-04 mp3
• READ: USCIS 100:03 document
• READ: USCIS 100:04 document
• Direct download: m638-03-04.mp3

• LISTEN: USCIS 100:03-04 mp3
• READ: USCIS 100:03 document
• READ: USCIS 100:04 document
• Direct download: m638-03-04.mp3

• LISTEN: USCIS 100:03-04 mp3
• READ: USCIS 100:03 document
• READ: USCIS 100:04 document
• Direct download: m638-03-04.mp3

• LISTEN: USCIS 100:01-02 mp3
• READ: USCIS 100:01 document
• READ: USCIS 100:02 document
• Direct download: m638-01-02.mp3

Today we start a new series based on the USCIS Quick Civics Lessons (M638).  Each episode, we will review two questions plus practices a section from the N-400 related to the USCIS questions.  Lets begin!

LISTEN: USCIS 100:01-02 mp3

READ: USCIS 100:01 document

READ: USCIS 100:02 document

LISTEN: USCIS 100:01-02 mp3

READ: USCIS 100:01 document

READ: USCIS 100:02 document

N-400 Part 4 & 5 Interview: Address and Criminal Record Info mp3


READ:

N-400 Part 4 & 5 Interview: Address and Criminal Record Info pdf

N-400 Part 4 Address & Phone Number
1 What is your current home address?
2 Which county do you live in?
3 Do you have a separate mailing address?
4 What is your home telephone number?
5 What is your work telephone number?
6 Do you have an email address?

N-400 Part 5 Info for Criminal Records
7 What is your gender?
8 What is your race?
9 What is your hair color?
10 What is your eye color?

1. What is your full name?
2. What is your last name? Spell it.
3. What is your first name?
4. Do you have a middle name?
5. Do you have a maiden name?
6. Is the name on your Green Card the same as your current legal name?
7. Do you use any other names?

USCIS 100 Multiple-Choice Test B is the second of a three multiple-choice tests based on the USCIS 100 Questions.  This test has 30 questions.

Also checkout:

Citzenship 2009 Test (multiple choice test based on the N-400)

USCIS 100 Multiple-Choice Test A

Today we will listen to the USCIS 100 remixed plus two dictation sentences.

USCIS 100-6s "Sixes": 06, 16, 26, 36, 46, 56, 66, 76, 86, 96 plus two dictation sentences.

USCIS 100-5s "Fives": 05, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95 plus two dictation sentences.

USCIS 100-4s "Fours": 04, 14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64, 74, 84, 94 plus two dictation sentences.

100-3s "Threes": USCIS 03, 13, 23, 33, 43, 53, 63, 73, 83, 93

USCIS 100-2s "Twos": USCIS 02, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72, 82, 92

USCIS 100-1s "Ones": USCIS 01, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91

Today we will listen to the new 100 Questions 96-100. It is the tenth of ten podcasts for the new 100 questions. 

You can also listen to the new

1. 100 Questions 1-12
2. 100 Questions 13-25
3. 100 Questions 26-36
4. 100 Questions 37-47
5. 100 Questions 48-57
6. 100 Questions 58-70
7. 100 Questions 71-77
8. 100 Questions 78-87
9. 100 Questions 88-95

Please check US Citizenship Podcast Blog for daily updates.

You can also listen to the new

1. 100 Questions 1-12
2. 100 Questions 13-25
3. 100 Questions 26-36
4. 100 Questions 37-47
5. 100 Questions 48-57
6. 100 Questions 58-70
7. 100 Questions 71-77
8. 100 Questions 78-87

Please check US Citizenship Podcast Blog for daily updates.

You can also listen to the new

1. Presidents Day Special
2. 100 Questions 1-12
3. 100 Questions 13-25
4. 100 Questions 26-36
5. 100 Questions 37-47
6. 100 Questions 48-57
7. 100 Questions 58-70
8. 100 Questions 71-77

Please check US Citizenship Podcast Blog for daily updates.

You can also listen to the new

1. Presidents Day Special
2. 100 Questions 1-12
3. 100 Questions 13-25
4. 100 Questions 26-36
5. 100 Questions 37-47
6. 100 Questions 48-57
7. 100 Questions 58-70

Please check US Citizenship Podcast Blog for daily updates.

You can also listen to the new

1. Presidents Day Special
2. 100 Questions 1-12
3. 100 Questions 13-25
4. 100 Questions 26-36
5. 100 Questions 37-47
6. 100 Questions 48-57

Please check US Citizenship Podcast Blog for daily updates.

You can also listen to the new

1. Presidents Day Special
2. 100 Questions 1-12
3. 100 Questions 13-25
4. 100 Questions 26-36
5. 100 Questions 37-47

Please check US Citizenship Podcast Blog for daily updates.

You can also listen to the new

1. Presidents Day Special
2. 100 Questions 1-12
3. 100 Questions 13-25
4. 100 Questions 26-36

Please check US Citizenship Podcast Blog for daily updates.

You can also listen to the new

1. Presidents Day Special
2. 100 Questions 1-12
3. 100 Questions 13-25

Please check US Citizenship Podcast Blog for daily updates.

Thanks!

You can also listen to the new 100 Questions 1-12 and the Presidents Day Special.

Please check US Citizenship Podcast Blog for daily updates. Thanks!

We have almost completed the recording of the new 100 questions.  The audio recordings of the new 100 questions will begin to post during Presidents Week.  There will be ten to fifteen questions per podcast.

Please check US Citizenship Podcast Blog for daily updates. Thanks!

81. The President is Commander-in-Chief of the United States military.
82. We vote for the President in November.
83. The new President is inaugurated in January.
84. There is no limit to the number of times (terms) a Senator or Congressman may be
re-elected.
85. The Democratic and Republican parties are the two major political parties.
86. The executive branch of our government is the President, the Cabinet, and departments under the cabinet members.
87. The freedom of speech comes from the Bill of Rights.
88. The N-400 is used to apply for naturalization.
89. The United States is a republic (and a democracy).
90. The purposes of the United Nations are for countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems or to provide economic aid to many countries.

• 96-10s "Tens": USCIS 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 plus two dictation sentences and handout.

• 96-9s "Nines": USCIS 09, 19, 29, 39, 49, 59, 69, 79, 89, 3x
  plus two dictation sentences and handout.

• 96-8s "Eights": USCIS 08, 18, 28, 38, 48, 58, 68, 78, 88, 2x
  plus two dictation sentences and handout.

• 96-7s "Sevens": USCIS 07, 17, 27, 37, 47, 57, 67, 77, 87, 1x
  plus two dictation sentences and handout.

• 96-6s "Sixes": USCIS 06, 16, 26, 36, 46, 56, 66, 76, 86, 96
  plus two dictation sentences and handout.

• 96-4s "Fours": USCIS 04, 14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64, 74, 84, 94
  plus two dictation sentences and handout.

• 96-3s "Threes": USCIS 03, 13, 23, 33, 43, 53, 63, 73, 83, 93
  plus two dictation sentences and handout.

• 96-2s "Twos": USCIS 02, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72, 82, 92, etc

Today we begin a new series: the USCIS 96 remixed plus two dictation sentences and handout:

96 "Ones": USCIS 01, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91

96 "Twos": USCIS 02, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72, 82, 92, etc

We will take a short break to prepare for the election, then we will present the N-400 section by section.  Next, we wil post the new USCIS 100 in ten question sets, followed by a "re-mixed" 100 Question series.  Finally we will present a dual question series: five questions from both the 96 and 100 questions.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

At the end of the series, we will present a series of of interviews based on parts of the N-400.

After the N-400 series, we will re-present the USCIS 96 in a "mixed" series, example:

96 "Ones": USCIS 01, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91

96 "Twos": USCIS 02, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72, 82, 9, etc

We will take a short break to prepare for the electgion, then we will present the new USCIS 100 in ten question sets, followed by a "mixed" 100 Question series.  Finally we will present a dual question series: five questions from both the 96 and 100 questions.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: uscitizenpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog at www.uscitizenpod.com.  Thanks!

September 17th is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.  In preparation, here are some practice interviews for each section of the N-400. 

N400 Intro

N400 Part 1: Name

N400 Part 2 & 3: Eligibility and Personal Info

N400 Part 4 & 5: Address and Criminal Record Info

N400 Part 6: Residence and Employment History

N400 Part 6: Employment History (only)

N400 Part 7: Travel

N400 Part 8: Marital History

N400 Part 9: Children

N400 Part 10A: General Questions

N400 Part 10BC: Affiliations

N400 Part 10D: Moral Character

N400 Part 10EFG: Deportation and Military Service

N400 Part 10H: Oath Requirements

Check out the National Constitution Center for more ideas about how to celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.

For more infomation about the 13th Amendment and our series: Countdown to the Constitution, visit us at 15: Countdown to Constitution Day .

 As you can see, Mr. Nakrani, who wrote the account, can communicate in English quite well and he daily coached Mrs Nakrani in English and Civics.  Their diligence and patience paid off and they both easily passed the test.  More importantly, their intense preparation provided an excellent study model for their young grandson.  Congratulations!

Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. 
These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:11-20 Questions. 
Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

11. We fought England during the Revolutionary War.
12. George Washington was the first president of the United States.
13. George W. Bush is the President of the United States today.
14. Dick Cheney is the Vice President of the United States today.
15. The Electoral College elects the President of the United States.
16. The Vice-President becomes President if the President dies.
17. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
18. Changes to the Constitution are called Amendments.
19. There are 27 Amendments to the Constitution.
20. The 3 branches of our government are the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.

41. Patrick Henry said, âGive me liberty or give me deathâ.
42. Germany, Italy, and Japan were some countries that were our enemies during World War II.
43. Alaska was the 49th state added to our Union.
44. A President can serve 2 full terms.
45. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights leader.
46. A candidate for President must be a native-born, not naturalized, citizen; at least 35 years old; and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
47. There are 100 Senators in the U.S. Senate because each state elects 2 Senators.
48. The President nominates judges for the Supreme Court.
49. There are 9 Supreme Court Justices.
50. The Pilgrims came to America to gain religious freedom.

Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation.  These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:31-40 Questions.  Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

31. The President is elected for a 4-year term.
32. The Supreme Court is the highest part of the Judiciary Branch.
33. The duties of the Supreme Court are to interpret and explain the laws.
34. The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.
35. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
36. The capital of the state of California is Sacramento.
37. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the current Governor of California.
38. The Speaker of the House becomes President if both the President and Vice-President die.
39. John G. Roberts, Jr. is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
40. The original 13 states were Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Georgia.

21. The Legislative Branch of our Government is the Congress.
22. The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the Congress.
23. Congress makes the Federal laws in the United States.
24. The citizens of the United States elect Congress.
25. There are 100 Senators in Congress.
26. We elect each Senator for a 6-year term.
27. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein are the Senators from California.
28. There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.
29. We elect members of the House of Representatives for a 2-year term.
30. The President is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government.

11. We fought England during the Revolutionary War.
12. George Washington was the first president of the United States.
13. George W. Bush is the President of the United States today.
14. Dick Cheney is the Vice President of the United States today.
15. The Electoral College elects the President of the United States.
16. The Vice-President becomes President if the President dies.
17. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
18. Changes to the Constitution are called Amendments.
19. There are 27 Amendments to the Constitution.
20. The 3 branches of our government are the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the
Judicial Branch.

Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation.  These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:01-10 Questions.  You can use the S01-10 Dictation Handout when you listen to the S01-10 mp3.

1. The colors of our flag are red, white, and blue.
2. There is one star for each state.
3. There are 50 stars on our flag.
4. The stars on our flag are white.
5. There are 13 stripes on our flag.
6. The stripes on the flag represent the first 13 states.
7. The stripes on the flag are red and white.
8. There are 50 states in the Union (the United States).
9. We celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July.
10. Independence Day celebrates independence from England.

Get the complete set of the sentences here.

1. The colors of our flag are red, white, and blue.
2. There is one star for each state.
3. There are 50 stars on our flag.
4. The stars on our flag are white.
5. There are 13 stripes on our flag.
6. The stripes on the flag represent the first 13 states.
7. The stripes on the flag are red and white.
8. There are 50 states in the Union (the United States).
9. We celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July.
10. Independence Day celebrates independence from England.

You can use the S01-10 Dictation Handout when you listen to the S01-10 mp3.

Practice reading the sentences aloud, then ask a friend to dictate the senteces to you. For fun, read the answer first, then try to remember the questions.  Asking questions is an important skill for Citizenship.

Get the complete set of the sentences here.

There are two sources for these sentences: the first set is based on routine responses to common N-400 questions; the second set is based on answers to the USCIS 96 Questions.  Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

Practice reading the sentences aloud, then ask a friend to dictate the senteces to you. For fun, read the answer first, then try to remember the questions.  Asking questions is an important skill for Citizenship.

I will post an audio version of these sentences next week.  Thanks for your patience.

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 46-47:

1. Supreme Court
2. Justices

Dictation Sentences

Today we will listen to Questions 46-47 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 46-47  to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms. 

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 46-47:

1. President
2. Eligibility
3. Requirements
4. Senator

Dictation Sentences

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 44-45:

1. President
2. Term
3. Martin Luther King Jr.
4. Civil Rights

Dictation Sentences

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 42-43:

1. Germany 
2. Italy
3. Japan
4. Alaska

Dictation Sentences

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 40-41:

1. Original 13 Colonies
2. Patrick Henry

Dictation Sentences

Today we will listen to our tenth practice interview from Xuan Do (Hanoi, Vietnam).  These are simple questions are based on the N-400.  You can get a pdf. of the Simple Citizenship Interview here.  Visit us at uscitizenpod.blogspot.com for the show notes.  Thanks! 

Handouts:

1. Thanksgiving mp3
2. Q50 and 53 Class Handout
3. Q68-70 Class Handout
4. Thanksgiving Quiz: USCIS 96Qs & 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.

There are many links listed on the handouts.  Of special interest are:

1. ELCivics: Thanksgiving                  
2. ELCivics.com: The 13 Original Colonies
3. ESLPodcast 91 â Thanksgiving 
4. HeadsUp English: Thanksgiving
5. TimePage: 13 Original Colonies Time Line 
6. VOANews: Thanksgiving Day: Filled With Family Traditions and, Oh Yes, Food
7. VOANews: American History Series: A Clash of Cultures in the New World

    

    

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 36-39:

1. Speaker of the House
2. Chief Justice

Dictation Sentences

You can get more info about the Speaker of the House and the Chief Justice from

1. ELCivics: The Capitol Building
2. EL Civics: The Supreme Court
3. Simple Wiki: Speaker of the House 
4. Simple Wiki: Supreme Court

Today we will listen to Questions 36-37 plus M-638 comments.  You can download individual State Handouts 36-37 (see below) to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms. 

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for Q36-37:

1. Capitol
2. Governor

Dictation Sentences

1. The United States of America has fifty states.
2. There are fifty states in the Union.

You can get more info about State Capitals and Governors from

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 34-35:

Constitution

Bill of Rights

Dictation Sentences

The Constitution is the supreme law of our land.

He knows how to a ride a bike.

You can get more info about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights from

EL Civics: The US Constitution

NCC: Explore the Constitution

Simple Wiki: The US Constitution

Dictation Sentences

1. There are three branches of government.
2. He has a very big dog.

You can get more info about the Executive Branch from

1. EL Civics: The Supreme Court
2. Simple Wiki: The Supreme Court
3. VOA The Supreme Court

Dictation Sentences

1. The President is elected every four years.
2. He came to live with his brother.

1. EL Civics: The White House
2. VOA: The Road to the 2008 US Elections
3. The White House: Presidents
4. Simple Wiki: US Executive Branch
5. Wikipedia: US Presidential Elections

Here's a Class Handout: Summary of the New Fees.

Here is another Class Handout: "Sending Your N-400 to USCIS".

Please note that there are four pages: one page for each USCIS Service Center in California, Texas, Nebraska, and Vermont.

Please confirm that you are using the correct page for your state.

Originally, I put the information for all four USCIS Service Centers and their assigned states on a single sheet of paper.

When I gave the single sheet of paper to my students, they became confused.

The print was too tiny and there was too much information.

I re-formatted the information and printed the Summary of the New Fees on the first side and Sending Your N-400 to USCIS on the second side.

I printed the information on color paper so they can find this paper quickly and easily.  Many students took extra copies home for their family and friends.

Also, please check out the new online video from USCIS "Promise of Freedom"--a twelve minute video presentation on American civics and history. Watch the video online or get the direct download of Promise of Freedom.

Finally, The Pilot Questions have been revised!  There are now 142 questions.  Questions have been marked for Senior Citizens older that 65 and have been legal permanent residents for more than 20 years.

You can get the reformated USCIS 142 here.

You can get the reformated USCIS 142 for Senior Citizens here.

1. ***A Promise of Freedom***
   A twelve minute video presentation on American civics and history.  You can get the direct download of the video here.
2. USCIS Questions and Answers for New Pilot Naturalization Test
3. USCIS Pilot Naturalization Test: Vocabulary List for the Reading Test
4. Pilot Naturalization Test: Vocabulary List for the Writing Test

See Online Resources for ESL/Citizenship Students for further information.

Today we will listen to our seventh practice interview from Juana Ortega(Las Margaritas, Jalisco, Mexico).  These are simple questions are based on the N-400.  You can get a pdf. of the Simple Citizenship Interview here.  Visit us at uscitizenpod.blogspot.com for the show notes.  Thanks! 

The Pilot Questions have been revised

1. There are now 142 questions. 
2. Two questions were removed related to the minimum wage and battles of the American Revolution. 
3. Topics were added to organize the questions and some of the questions have been rearranged. 
4. Questions have been marked for Senior Citizens older that 65 and have been legal permanent residents for more than 20 years.

You can get the reformated USCIS 142 here.

You can get the reformated USCIS 142Qs for Senior Citizens here.

You can get the M-638 Quick Civics Lessons in English here.

You can get the M-638 Quick Civics Lessons in Spanish here.

1. Legislative Branch
2. Congress
3. House of Representatives
   

You can get more info about the House of Representatives from

1. Simple Wikipedia: House of Representatives
2. Wikipedia: 110^th Congress
3. National Atlas: Congressional Districts
4. House of Representatives: Find Your Representative
5. USPS Zip Code + 4 Lookup (to help you find your US Rep)
6. VOA THIS IS AMERICA #1061 Census of 2000

1. Legislative Branch
2. Congress
3. Senate

You can get more info about the US Senate from

1. Simple Wikipedia: US Senate
2. Wikipedia: US Senate
3. US Senate: Historical Minutes (excellent short stories)

Here is the reformatted document of the USCIS Pilot Questions in English from US Citzenship Podcast

Here is the USCIS Pilot Questions in Spanish from Univison.

Here is the USCIS Pilot Questions in Chinese from World Journal (Taiwan).

Today we will listen to Questions 21-24 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 21-24 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.   

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 21-24:  

1. Legislative Branch
2. Congress
3. Senate
4. House of Representatives

You can get more info about the Congress and Legislative Branch from

1. Simple Wikipedia: Congress
2. Wikipedia: Congress
3. Government Guide: Elected Officials
4. Government Guide: Summary of Current Bills
5. EL/Civics: Capitol Hill  

You can listen to all the 96 Questions at uscitizenpod.blogspot.com.

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for Q20:

1. Branches of Government
2. Executive
3. Legislative 
4. Judicial

   You can get more info about the Branches of Government from

   1. Simple English Wiki: Branches of Government
   2. Wikitext: The Three Branches: Checks and Balances
   3. USA.gov The Executive Branch
   4. USA.gov The Legislative Branch
   5. USA.gov The Judicial Branch

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for Q17-19:

1. Constitution
2. Amendments

You can get more info about the Constitution and Amendments from

1. El/Civics: The Constitution
2. Simple English Wikipedia: The Constitution
3. Wikipedia: The Constitution
4. Audio version of US Constitution: free mp3 download
5. DoD Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Website (online course)

Teacher Judy is our special guest.  She will read the M-638 explanations.  After the questions and explanations, I will interview her about Constitution Day.  We hope that you celebrate Constitution Day in your school or home.  Constitution Day is also called Citizenship Day.

The Constitution Center (NCC in Philadelphia, PA)

1. NCC Main Page
2. NCC Podcasts & mp3s
3. NCC Constitution Day 

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for Q14-16:

1. Vice-President
2. Electoral College 

You can get more info about Vice-Presidents or the Electoral College from

1. Wikipedia: Vice-President
2. US National Archives: Electoral College  
3. VOA: How the Electoral College Works (2nd Segment)

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for Q12-13:

1. President
2. George Washington
3. George W. Bush

You can get more info about Presidents from

1. EL/Civics: George Washington
2. Wikipedia: President
3. The White House: Presidents

Today we will listen to a quick update about the new USCIS fees starting July 30, 2007.

Here's a Class Handout: Summary of the New Fees.

Here is another Class Handout: "Sending Your N-400 to USCIS".

Please note that there are four pages: one page for each USCIS Service Center in California, Texas, Nebraska, and Vermont.

Please confirm that you are using the correct page for your state.

Originally, I put the information for all four USCIS Service Centers and their assigned states on a single sheet of paper.

When I gave the single sheet of paper to my students, they became confused.

The print was too tiny and there was too much information.

I re-formatted the information and printed the Summary of the New Fees on the first side and Sending Your N-400 to USCIS on the second side.

I printed the information on color paper so they can find this paper quickly and easily.  Many students took extra copies home for their family and friends.

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for Q09-11:

1. 4th of July
2. Independence
3. England
4. Revolutionary War  

You can get more info about Independence Day and the Revolutionary War from

1. ElCivics.com: Fourth of July
2. Wikipedia: Independence Day

3. US State Department: July 4 (Check out Additional Resources on the sidebar--Wow!)

Note the key words--these words will help you remember Q08Ã??s questions and answers.  The key word for Q08 is:

1.     States

You can get more info about the US States from

1.     Wikipedia: List of US States by Date of Statehood

2.     US Mint State Quarters Program

3.     50states.com

Note the key words--these words will help you remember Q01-04's questions and answers.  The key words for Q01-04 are:

1. Flag
2. Stripes
3. States

You can get more info about the US Flag and the First 13 States from

1. Enchanted Learning's US Flag (Appropriate for children & adults!)
2. USFlag.org (Historic flags & websites of the first 13 states)
3. Boston1775 (A fascinating blog of the American Revolution)

Today we will listen to Questions 01 to 04 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout Q01-04 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idoms. 

Note the key words--these words will help you remember Q01-04's questions and answers.  The key words for Q01-04 are:

1. Flag
2. Red
3. White
4. Blue
5. Stars

You can get more info about the US Flag from

1. Ben's Guide to the Flag (good for ESL Students)
2. US Senate's Guide to the Flag (official US gov't document)
3. Wikipedia's article on the US Flag (includes images of the US Flag as each new state's star is added.

Today we will listen to our fourth practice interview from Raji Krishna (Chennai, India).  Raji answers the interview questions in detail, and defines the terms in Section 10 of the N-400.  Click here for a pdf of the Advanced Citizenship Interview.  The interview questions are based on the USCIS N-400 form, which you can download from www.uscis.gov.  Visit us at uscitizenpod.blogspot.com for the show notes.  Thanks! 

For more info, go to uscitizenpod.blogspot.com.  Thanks!

Click here for Advanced Citizenship Interview .pdf.

For more information, visit the US Citizenship Podcast blog.

For more information, visit the US Citizenship Podcast blog.