7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? *

• Twenty-seven (27) – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two components: • English • Civics The English portion

Read More

6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?

• (The basic) rights of Americans • (The basic) rights of people living in the United States – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics

Read More

5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

• Amendments • The amendment process – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test –  USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two components: • English • Civics

Read More

4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?

• Self-government • Popular sovereignty • Consent of the governed • People should govern themselves • (Example of) social contract – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version

Read More

3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

• Forms the government • Defines powers of government • Defines the parts of government • Protects the rights of the people – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the

Read More

2. What is the supreme law of the land?*

(U.S.) Constitution – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two components: • English • Civics The English portion has

Read More

1. What is the form of government of the United States?

• Republic • Constitution-based federal republic • Representative democracy – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test –  USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two components: •

Read More

100. Name two national U.S. holidays.

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas Many Americans celebrate national or federal holidays. These holidays often honor people or events in our American heritage. These holidays are “national” in a legal sense only for federal institutions and in the District of Columbia. Typically, federal offices are

Read More

The Naturalization Process: Becoming a United States Citizen (ASL)

This video from USCIS provides a description of the naturalization process, in American Sign Language. Included is a description of the general eligibility requirements, filing an application, the interview and the oath ceremony. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG0HTjg_2TE Date Updated: 11/23/2020

DHS Proposes to Limit Work Permits for Aliens with Final Orders of Removal

Rule will encourage these aliens to depart the country WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a proposed rule that would limit discretionary work authorization for aliens who have final orders of removal and who have been temporarily released from DHS custody on an order of supervision (OSUP). The rule would align the issuance of discretionary employment authorization with

Read More