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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 19h

NEW! Citizenship Quiz for All Saints and Day of the Dead 2025 plus more resources for Halloween

#citizenship #naturalization #Halloween #dayofhedead #DiasDeLosMuertos #AllSaints

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U.S. Citizenship Resources for Halloween, All Saints, and Day of the Dead

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 1d

On October 28, 1936, FDR presided at the Statue's 50th anniversary and repeated President Cleveland's speech in part:

"We will not forget that Liberty has here made her home; nor shall her chosen altar be neglected."

#StatueofLiberty #citizenship #immigrants

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Anniversary of the Dedication of the Statue of Liberty

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 2d

WaPo: Our readers tried the new U.S. civics test. They have some objections. Quiz-takers questioned the government’s takes on women’s suffrage, the Persian Gulf War and American innovation, among others.

#citizenship #naturalization #2025CivicsTest

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Our readers tried the new U.S. civics test. They have some objections.

The government rolled out a longer, harder exam this month for aspiring Americans. More than 350,000 Washington Post readers took our quiz. They gave it mixed marks.

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Birthday Federalist Papers!

USCIS 128:84. Why were the Federalist Papers important?

Check our easy / intermediate summaries of the topics explored by the #FederalistPapers

#civicliteracy #USConstitution #ESL #adulteducation #citizenship #naturalization

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Happy Birthday Federalist Papers!

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 5d

Two new resources for our senior LPRs for the 2025 Civics Test.

2025 Civics Test 65 and Older plus 20 Years LPR (EN)
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Patricia Hernandez: El Examen de Ciudadanía 2025 para 65 años o es mayor y 20 años LPR
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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 6d

Shawn Chakrabarti formerly with USCIS, has just released a new resource to help teachers adapt the new USCIS 128 questions to their Citizenship Prep classes.

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#naturalization #citizenship #adulteducation #EduSky #USCIS

2025 Civics Test Curriculum Themes PDF.pdf

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 6d

The Can you pass the new U.S. citizenship test?

The federal government rolled out a longer, harder exam Oct 20, 2025 for aspiring Americans. Test your knowledge with our quiz.

#USCIS #2025CivicsTest #citizenship #naturalization

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Can you pass the new U.S. citizenship test?

The federal government rolled out a longer, harder exam this month for aspiring Americans. Test your knowledge with our quiz.

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 8d

A #Citizenship Question in Honor of #Diwali

While visiting schools during her congressional campaign, Reshma Saujani noticed the lack of girls in the computer classes, so she started #GirlsWhoCode.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their #democracy? (55)
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A Citizenship Question in Honor of Diwali

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 21d

@savevoa.bsky.social Voice of America is not only important for news outside the U.S., it is a lifeline for immigrants to stay connected to their home country. When I shared this video with my class, a student from #Myanmar said that she said she felt "seen". #SAVEVOA

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When VOA Falls Silent, America Loses Ground

YouTube video by SaveVOA

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 23d

I am worried that the current administration will try to put a #citizenship / legal status on the #2030Census .

HLW's reporting on the #Census and #USPS is absolutely essential to inform and protect our communities. Follow him at @hansilowang.bsky.social or www.npr.org/people/17749...

#EduSky

Hansi Lo Wang

Hansi Lo Wang (he/him), a correspondent who joined NPR in 2010, reports on how elections, the census, the Postal Service and other parts of the U.S. government work.

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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 23d

BREAKING: The Census Bureau’s website says applications are now open for temporary “2026 Census Test” jobs in six states as some of the national head count’s advocates warn about delays in preparing for next year’s major field test of the #2030Census

A major census test begins recruiting workers as some warn about delays

The Census Bureau is looking for temporary workers to carry out next year's major field test of the 2030 census in six states, as the national head count's advocates raise concerns about preparations.

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 27d

The Shutdown’s impact on USCIS

#uscis #immigration #naturalization #citizenship

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Trump admin warns of shutdown impacts on legal immigration process

USCIS Director Joseph Edlow warned immigration interviews and naturalization ceremonies could be delayed.

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 28d

Bill Bliss just posted "Considering the New 2025 U.S. Civics Exam" bill-bliss.medium.com/considering-...

#uscis #uscitizenship #2025test #citizenship #naturalization

Considering the New 2025 U.S. Civics Exam

The revised U.S. Civics exam announced on September 18, 2025 arguably isn’t ready yet, and neither are citizenship applicants or service…

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · 28d

Check before you go: USCIS Office Closings
So far, all field office are opened and interviews are being conducted.
#USCIS #naturalization #citizenship #GovernmentShutdown
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USCIS Office Closings

This page contains a list of offices that are closed or have temporarily changed hours. Please check this page on the day of your appointment for any office closures or other important information.

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 30

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday next year, the National Archives has mounted its first display of the entire Constitution. Outstanding!
#USConstitution #nationalarchives

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A Timely Look at the Constitution in the Trump Era (Gift Article)

Many provisions of the nation’s founding charter have taken on new significance as the president tests the limits of his power.

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 29

Olga Thurst of Liberty Lab just released a new 128 question Civics online quiz. Check it out!
datawife.github.io/civics2025/

And join the discussion about new resources on TESOL.org new PLN: ESL Civics and Naturalization Education

#USCIS #2025test #civics

#citizenship #adulteducation #EduSky

Liberty Lab - USCIS Civics Test Study Tool

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 29

Mother Cabrini, the first U.S. saint, was an immigrant who gave hope to newcomers and the poor. The Cabrini Pledge reminds us today to welcome migrants, honor human dignity, and keep hope alive. #CabriniPledge #ImmigrantHeritage #immigrants

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The Cabrini Pledge

Resources to inform your pledge and further action:Catholic Social Teaching

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 24

Join the discussion about teaching the language and civics tasks associated with the citizenship interview at TESOL International Association's new Professional Learning Network:

ESL Civics and Naturalization Education.

More at TESOL.org

#naturalization #citizenship #EduSky #ELL #adulteducation

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Explore our Resources for Professionals in English Language Teaching

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 18

Facts and Resources about the NEW USCIS 2025 Civics Test

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#citizenship #naturalization #2025test #USCIS

The NEW 2025 Naturalization Civics Test!

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 17

USCIS has just released the 2025 Civics Test (128 questions) with no details yet abut it's implementation.

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#onstitutionDay #CitizenshipDay #citizenship #USCIS #naturalization #128questions

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 15

Supporting Adult English Learners: From Advocacy to Resources

September 17, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Presenters: Jeff Hutcheson and Domminick Mcparland.

Register: my.tesol.org/networks/eve...

#AdultEducation #ESL #TESOL #citizenship #civics #ELCivics #literacy #AEFLWeek #FamilyLiteracy

Supporting Adult English Learners: From Advocacy to Resources

Gain an understanding of the landscape and importance of adult education for millions of English learners in the US, along with classroom ready resources, including California's Sacramento County Offi...

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 13

It would be bad enough to require everyone, equally, to show their papers. But it’s even more pernicious, and there’s a separate constitutional harm, when the gov't singles out one race or ethnicity and requires them to prove their status.--Celia Wang, @aclu.org
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How Do You Prove Your Citizenship?

ICE won’t say.

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 10

Practice Interviews for #Constitution & #Citizenship Week AND Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

6ix interviews organized by #ESL levels. There are ten questions in each interviews, appropriate for mixed-status class rooms.

#adulteducation #EduSky

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 6

"By shutting out the League (lwv.org) and other civic partners, #USCIS is making it harder for new citizens to register to #vote, which is yet another intimidation tactic and attack on the immigrant community. Our #democracy is stronger with the voices of #newUScitizens."
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Trump administration blocks groups from voter registration at naturalization events

Nongovernmental groups like the League of Women Voters are now barred from registering new voters at naturalization ceremonies, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced.

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US Citizenship Podcast @uscitizenpod.bsky.social · Sep 2

Between #LaborDay (Sept. 1) and #ConstitutionDay / #CitizenshipDay (Sept. 17), I will post a series of practice interview scripts based on #USCIS #N400 Part 9 which include rephrased questions, vocab, and graphics plus related USCIS 100 qs & gov't websites.

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