x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

US Citizenship Podcast

US Citizenship Podcast

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.

All Episodes

09:02

N-400 Part 12 Vocabulary Review

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2019/02/14

Before the March 2019 revision of the N-400 application for Naturalization, we would like to review some vocabulary for Additional Information in the N-400 Part 12 (which will become Part 11 in the revised N-400). This review is based on: N-400r Part 12 Overview Quiz (27 questions) http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/n-400r-12-overview-quiz.pdf Also watch/listen to: uscitizenpod: Preview of the Revised USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization (March 2019) A quick preview of the revised USCIS

en

05:49

Preview of the Revised USCIS N-400 Application for...

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2019/02/08

A quick preview of the revised USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization (March 2019). Some of the vocabulary has been simplified, but the scope of the question has been broadened to reflect changes to US immigration policy and laws. A closed caption video of this podcast is available at https://youtu.be/jMWCwr4EIc4 Info source: Form N-400, Application for Naturalization OMB No. 1615-0052 Expires 03/31/2019 https://www.regulations.gov/contentStreamer?documentId=USCIS-2008-0025-0138

en

07:37

U.S. Citizenship N-400 Part 12 Quiz (20 Questions)

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2019/01/30

Milpitas Adult Students Guangfang Tao (Shenzhen, China) and Van Thi Bach Thach (Saigon, Vietnam) prepare to become #new US citizens in the Lunar New Year by practicing N-400 Part 12 vocabulary. Download the pdf and take the quiz: Introduction to the N-400r Part 12 Quiz (20 questions) http://goo.gl/0HdOVp Watch Van and her sister's videos: Van Thi Bach Thach Practices for her U.S. Citizenship Interview https://youtu.be/t3DpLTnbw8A Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 7

en

11:38

U.S. Citizenship Interview with Officer David Part 6

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2019/01/22

Today we will listen to our sixth interview with Officer David. You can download the Regular Citizenship Interview at uscitizenpod.com and practice with a classmate, friend, or family member. A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions) (updated 10/01/2016) pdf: http://goo.gl/Q5BhXk ppt: https://goo.gl/GUfiKY vocab pdf: https://goo.gl/PsDrG9 USCIS 100 Remix Quiz "Sixes" 06, 16, 26, 36, 46, 56, 66, 76, 86, 96 http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/q06s.pdf U.S

en

17:51

USCIS and Immigration Scams with Officer Arwen...

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2019/01/16

Listen to an in-depth discussion about USCIS and Immigration Scams with USCIS Public Affairs Officer Arwen FitzGerald Intro Recent Phone and Email Scams USCIS never requests payment or info via phone/phone! Good and Bad Smart Phone Apps USCIS.gov Common Scams Webpage TPS Re-registration Scams Immigration Scam in India Tip about INS and DHS/USCIS logo I-9 and Email Scams targeting Employers “Notarios Públicos” Visa Lottery Scams Job Offer Scams Scams targeting Students Good and Bad Immigration

en

03:04

USCIS is OPEN for Business!

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2019/01/09

This podcast is a super-quick reminder from USCIS Public Affairs Officer Arwen FitzGerald that USCIS is OPEN for Business during the partial Government Shutdown. See the show notes for links to the new Civics Questions update and USCIS Fees Tool. The government shutdown does not affect the fee-for-service activities performed by USCIS. All USCIS offices remain open and all applicants should attend interviews and appointments as scheduled. E-Verify is not fee-funded; E-Verify Customer Support and

en

09:51

U.S. Citizenship Interview with Officer David Part 5

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2019/01/02

Today we will listen to our fifth interview with Officer David. You can download the Typical Citizenship Interview at uscitizenpod.com and practice with a classmate, friend, or family member. A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages) pdf http://goo.gl/9Z97UK ppt https://goo.gl/2hwOsc vocab pdf https://goo.gl/AMNMqy "Fives" 05, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95 http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/q05s.pdf U.S. Citizenship Interview with Officer David Part 1 podcast:

en

07:11

US Immigration and Travel Services during the...

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/12/25

Lets begin with USCIS.gov The Government Shutdown does not affect Citizenship services. https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/lapse-federal-funding-does-not-impact-most-uscis-operations 12/22/2018 USCIS will continue to process USCIS Form N-400 Applications for Naturalization and interview applicants for U.S. Citizenship. ded activities. USCIS offices will remain open, and all individuals should attend interviews and appointments as scheduled. USCIS will continue to accept petitions and applications

en

07:57

U.S. Citizenship Interview with Officer David Part 4

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/12/18

Today we will listen to our fourth interview with Officer David. You can download the Common Citizenship Interview at uscitizenpod.com and practice with a classmate, friend, or family member. A "Common" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (53qs, 2pgs) (updated 06/12/2016) pdf: http://goo.gl/cPTyRL USCIS 100 Remix Quizzes: "Fours" 04, 14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64, 74, 84, 94 pdf: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/q04s.pdf Listen/Watch all of the Officer David Interviews U.S. Citizenship

en

07:45

Travel Questions during the USCIS Interview with Dr...

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/12/12

This is the first part of a two part interview with Dr Patricia Hernandez. She talks about one of her students who was extensively questioned during her USCIS naturalization interview about her travel outside of the United States to Mexico. The key to the student's success was to maintain eye contact with the USCIS officer as the student responded directly to each question. Travel Questions during the USCIS Interview with Dr Patricia Hernandez (Part 1) podcast:

en

06:42

U.S. Citizenship Interview with Officer David Part 3

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/12/04

Today we will listen to our third interview with Officer David. You can download the Casual Citizenship Interview at uscitizenpod.com and practice with a classmate, friend, or family member. U.S. Citizenship Interview with Officer David Part 3 podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/david-3.mp3 video with subtitles: https://youtu.be/EyaDt7KUQF0 A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) (updated 06/12/2016) pdf: http://goo.gl/3tQWXw ppt: https://goo.gl/pctBRb

en

05:18

Third Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Native American...

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/11/28

The get out the #NativeVote initiative swept in more Native Americans into local, state, and national offices. Practice for your Citizenship interview by learning more about these new Native American office holders and Native American Heritage Month. Third Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Native American Heritage Month Focus: Midterm Elections 2018 Video with cc: https://youtu.be/5RBcZwlYpxI podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/native-american-quiz-3.mp3 pdf:

en

09:37

A US Citizenship Quiz about the History of Thanksgiving

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/11/22

15 Civics Questions about the history of Thanksgiving. Includes bonus pdf! See: Thanksgiving N-400 Interview (2016/2017) pdf: https://goo.gl/x8hNUG mp3 v1: https://goo.gl/d4ZuK4 mp3 v2: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/thanksgiving-interview-2017.mp3 video: https://youtu.be/7apjThq6yLw A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs in honor of Thanksgiving (2015) pdf: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/citz-test-2015-thanksgiving.pdf mp3:

en

12:02

What's New with USCIS? An Interview with USCIS Public...

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/11/17

We are back from our hiatus with an interview with USCIS Public Affairs Arwen FitzGerald. She talks about the latest developments from USCIS, particularly the MyUSCIS account which you can use to apply for citizenship online. Download and listen: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/arwen.mp3 Read the transcript: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/arwen.pdf Video with subtitles: https://youtu.be/yr6ZY09iD0Y For more information, see USCIS Home Page https://www.uscis.gov/ Look for Emma, the

en

05:56

Citizenship Quiz for All Saints and Day of the Dead 2018

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/10/31

All Saints and Day of the Dead are part of a 3-day festival that remembers the lives of those who passed before us. Here are some great Americans who passed away this year. Citizenship Quiz for All Saints and Day of the Dead 2018 listen: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/citz-day-of-the-dead-2018.mp3 read: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/citz-day-of-the-dead-2018.pdf watch: coming soon! Many children like to dress up as superheroes for Halloween. Their favorite, Superman, was a refugee

en

10:49

Min Hui Liu Talks about her U.S. Citizenship Interview

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/09/13

Next week is Constitution and Citizenship Week during which students young and old study and sign the Constitution, affirming their commitment to uphold the principles and laws of the United States. USCIS and federal judges co-host special Oath Ceremonies in honor of the signing of Constitution on Sept 17, 1787. Today we will listen to our second interview with Min Hui Liu, who passed her citizenship interview on Sept 11, and has been invited to take her Oath of Naturalization during one of these

en

07:32

U.S. Citizenship Interview with Officer David Part 2

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/09/05

Every week, we bring you practice interviews, quizzes, resources, and the latest news that help you get ready for your US citizenship interview. Before we begin, we would like to note that the Senatei s discussing the nomination for the next Supreme Court justice. Please follow the debate and vote on VOANews.com. You can also use the Countable app to contact your Senators and make your opinion known about this issue and other upcoming legislation. Today we will listen to our second interview with

en

05:35

U.S. Citizenship Interview with Officer David

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/08/28

Before we begin, we would like to mark the passing of Senator John McCain. in the democratic strongholds of San Jose and Milpitas, this republican senator is held in high esteem as a warrior who pursued peace out of his deep respect for the Vietnamese people. His wisdom will be deeply missed. Because it is the beginning of the school, we will listen to an easy Citizenship Interview of 15 questions based on the N- 400 Application for Naturalization plus geography and civics questions ending with the

en

04:26

US Citizenship Interview with Felipe Toledo

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/08/20

Today we celebrate Back to School Week with an quick interview with Felipe Toledo. Felipe is a proud father of five children, whose daughter is currently serving in a non-combatant position in the US Army Reserves. Let's get started! LISTEN to US Citizenship Podcast US Citizenship Podcast Show website https://uscitizenpod.libsyn.com/ US Citizenship Podcast Daily blog: https://www.uscitizenpod.com/ Our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/uscitizenpod Order "US Citizenship Bootcamp:

en

09:17

Min Hui's Citizenship Interview

US Citizenship Podcast ·

2018/08/13

Applicants who used to wait about four months for a Citizenship Interview appointment are now waiting eight months or more. This weekend I received a joyful text from my long-time student, Min Hui, that she finally received her citizenship appointment letter. (She applied in Sept 2107). Here is her practice interview from June plus a round-robin civics quiz from her fellow citizenship students. After her interview, I will talk a bit more about how to check USCIS Processing times. How to check

en

627 results