US Citizenship Bootcamp


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Prepare for the US Citizenship interview by completing a series of ten interviews based on the USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization (released 03/26/16 and expires 03/31/19). The first interview includes ten basic questions in Simple English that represents the N-400 sections 1 through 12; the subsequent interviews expand on these questions and gradually introduce new vocabulary and grammar patterns. Paired with each interview are ten questions from the USCIS Civics and History questions plus reading and dictation sentences. Also included are a ESL/Citizenship resource list, links to Citizenship mp3s and videos, a special chapter entitled "How to Study for Your Citizenship Interview," and more!




US Citizenship Bootcamp


Book Description

Prepare for the US Citizenship interview by completing a series of ten interviews based on the USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization (released 03/26/16 and expires 03/31/19). The first interview includes five basic questions in Simple English that represents the N-400 sections 1 through 12 matched with five USCIS Civics questions; the subsequent interviews expand on these questions and gradually introduce new vocabulary and grammar patterns. Also included are a ESL/Citizenship resource list, a special chapter entitled "How to Study for Your Citizenship Interview." Updated January 20, 2017 with two new glossaries and civics information.CONTENTS:IntroductionA Quick Overview of the Naturalization ProcessFive Steps; Prepare and submit the N-400; What happens after I submit the N-400? The Naturalization Interview; The Oath of Allegiance CeremonyHow to Study for Your Citizenship Interview12 Tips about how to study for your Citizenship InterviewBefore You Begin: Seven Questions about Exemptions and AccommodationsKeywords: Exemption, Accommodations, Physical DisabilityInterview 1 Five N-400 Questions and Five Civics QuestionsKeywords: Name, Permanent Resident, Married to a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Constitution.Interview 2 Ten N-400 Questions and Five Civics QuestionsKeywords: Full Name, Date and Country of Birth, Home Address, Work, Travel, Marital Status, Children, Part 12--Additional InformationInterview 3 Fifteen N-400 Questions and Six Civics QuestionsKeywords: Immigration Status, Home Address, Work, Travel, Marital Status, Claim, Taxes, ArrestedInterview 4 Twenty N-400 Questions and Six Civics QuestionsKeywords: Eligibility, Current and Previous Home Address, Claimed and Vote, Taxes, Crime, Attachment to the ConstitutionInterview 5 Twenty-five N-400 Questions and Six Civics QuestionsKeywords: Eligibility, Legal Name, Origins, Travel, Claim, Vote, Taxes, Crime, Deported, Attachment to the ConstitutionInterview 6 Thirty Questions and Seven Civics QuestionsKeywords: Claim, Vote, Taxes, Terrorism, Crime, Deported, Bear Arms, Non-combatant, National EmergencyInterview 7 Thirty-five Questions and Eight Civics QuestionsKeywords: Country and Port of Entry, Work, Trips outside of the U.S., Nobility, Legally Incompetent, Terrorism, Habitual Drunkard and Illegal Drugs, Illegal GamblingInterview 8 Forty Questions and Eight Civics QuestionsKeywords: Financial Support, Marital Status, Spouse, and Ex-Spouse, Children, The Constitution and the U.S. Form of Government, Oath of Allegiance, Bear Arms, Non-combatant, Work of National ImportanceInterview 9 Forty-five Questions and Nine Civics QuestionsKeywords: Hurt or Kill on Purpose, Military Service, Work in a Prison, Gang, Weapons, Military or Weapons Training, Child Soldiers, Selective Service, U.S. Armed ForcesInterview 10 Fifty Questions and Ten Civics QuestionsKeywords: Introduction and "Small Talk", Oath to Tell the Truth, Eligibility, Name, Origin, Request for Accommodation or Exemption, Home Address, Job, Travel, Marital Status and Children, Intro to Part 12, Membership, Crime, Attachment to the ConstitutionReview of the New USCIS N-400 Application for NaturalizationN-400 section and question topics.Interview Clarification QuestionsAnna must ask many clarification questions in a noisy USCIS office.The Reading and Writing Tests50 reading and writing sentences based on the USCIS Reading and Writing Vocabulary lists.Ten Multiple-Choice Civics QuizzesQuiz Answer KeyAppendix 1: N-400 Vocabulary ReviewAn alphabetical glossary of the N-400 vocabulary reviewed in this book.Appendix 2: N-400 Part 12 Vocabulary ReviewVocabulary from the N-400 Part 12--including vocabulary not included in this book's ten interviews.Appendix 3: The Oath of AllegianceThe...




U.S. Citizenship For Dummies


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Become a U.S. immigration wiz with this hands-on and practical guide to U.S. citizenship In U.S. Citizenship For Dummies, expert citizenship and ESL instructor Jennifer Gagliardi walks you through the ins and outs of the complicated process of obtaining citizenship in the United States. From preparing for test day to understanding the interview process and learning about recent changes to immigration laws, this book demystifies the legal process of transforming a foreign national into a citizen of the U.S. In this book, you’ll get: Up-to-date info on the various application and immigration forms you’ll need to complete to become a citizen Needed preparation for the all-important interview Complete coverage of the different visas and green cards available to foreign nationals and how you can qualify for them Whether you’re an immigrant-to-be who’s interested in becoming an American citizen, or you’re already a citizen but you want to bone up on U.S. history, government, and civics knowledge, U.S. Citizenship For Dummies is the perfect guide to the procedural and substantive knowledge you need to understand the American immigration system.




Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test


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USCIS Civics flash cards: These Civics flash card will help immigrants learn about US history and government while preparing for naturalization test. These flash cards can also be used in the classroom as an instruction tool for citizenship preparation. Important note: on the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Applicants must be aware of the most current answers to these questions. Applicants must answer these questions with the name of the official who is serving at the time of his or her eligibility interview with the USCIS. The USCIS officer will not accept an incorrect answer.




Amending Nationality Act of 1940


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Committee Serial No. 8. Considers legislation to require that candidates for naturalization be required to speak and read the English language and to take an oath regarding obligation to bear arms in support and defense of U.S.




A Guide to Naturalization


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Simple Sabotage Field Manual


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This Simple Sabotage Field Manual, a genuine guide from the Second World War, states that its purpose is to "characterize simple sabotage, to outline its possible effects, and to present suggestions for inciting and executing it." Among the other fine pieces of advice in this handy volume, one is encouraged to "switch address labels on enemy baggage", "let cutting tools grow dull", "forget to provide paper in toilets", and "change sign posts at intersections and forks; the enemy will go the wrong way and it may be miles before he discovers his mistakes."




The Best Grammar Workbook Ever!


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The Best Grammar Workbook Ever! is a comprehensive instructional guide for ages 10-110. It covers grammar basics, common grammar problems, punctuation, capitalization, and word usage. In addition to a Pretest and Final Test, there are more than 100 practice exercises and tests at the end of each chapter. A complete list of answers is included in one of the appendixes. Other appendixes include commonly misspelled words, commonly mispronounced words, Greek and Latin word roots, and writing tips. The book is written in a friendly and easy-to-use tone. There are helpful hints throughout and a complete index.




Design, User Experience, and Usability: User Experience Design for Everyday Life Applications and Services


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The four-volume set LNCS 8517, 8518, 8519 and 8520 constitutes the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2014, held as part of the 16th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2014, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece in June 2014, jointly with 13 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1476 papers and 220 posters presented at the HCII 2014 conferences were carefully reviewed and selected from 4766 submissions. These papers address the latest research and development efforts and highlight the human aspects of design and use of computing systems. The papers accepted for presentation thoroughly cover the entire field of Human-Computer Interaction, addressing major advances in knowledge and effective use of computers in a variety of application areas. The total of 256 contributions included in the DUXU proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this four-volume set. The 69 papers included in this volume are organized in topical sections on design for health; design for reading and learning; design for mobility, transport and safety; design for rural, low literacy and developing communities; design for environment and sustainability; design for human-computer symbiosis.




Rip Van Winkle, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow


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A man who sleeps for twenty years in the Catskill Mountains wakes to a much-changed world.