100 CIVICS QS. (2008 VERSION) - Lesson 4 U.S Citizenship Preparation Class

Join us for Lesson 4 of the U.S Citizenship Preparation Class! This class covers an overview of the first 6 parts of Form N-400 and a civics lesson about the 3 Branches of Government - including 17 test questions, and four reading and writing sentences. Come study with us!!

Vocabulary for Parts 1-6:
INTRODUCTION:
applicable: applies to you
failure: when you do not do something properly
delay: make something (your application) happen more slowly
biological: related by birth
adoptive: related by a legal adoption
biographic: facts related to a person’s life
PART 1
eligibility: the right to apply for something
lawful permanent resident: a person who is living legally in the U.S.; also known as a permanent resident or a green card holder
spouse: your husband or wife
PART 2
current: what is true now
exactly: the same in every way
aliases: other names that someone uses or used
maiden name: surname used by a woman before marriage
legally: allowed by law
gender: male or female, man or woman
developmental disability: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for you to do things
impairment: a physical or mental condition that limits your abilities
exemption: special permission not to do something
PART 3
accommodation: a change in the way something is done for you
disabilities: physical or mental conditions that make it difficult for you to do things
impairments: physical or mental limitations
deaf: unable to hear
hard of hearing: unable to hear well
sign-language interpreter: a person who uses hand signs to translate for hearing impaired applicants
blind: unable to see
PART 5
residence: where you live; your home
location: a place
county: a region or province in the state

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

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

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/

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

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