...September 26, 2015 What Is A Citizen? Assessment I created a fictional interview. The woman I am interviewing is a 30 year old Jamaican, her name is Lorrain Miller. What inspired you to become a U.S Citizen? Family and I were living in Jamaica; where we were struggling to pay our bills, keep our jobs and our house. I wanted my children to have a chance to have a good life that they can benefit from. After living in America for more than five years I decided I wanted to be a part of this country and to receive the values of freedom, education and pursuit so I decided to become a citizen in 2011. What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? To Start of the naturalization process to you first have to be at least 18 years old. You must have lived in America for at least five years as a permanent resident; you should not have any criminal records here or in your home country and you should be able to speak Basic English, read and write. After waiting at least 5 years I applied for citizenship. During this time I took classes to learn about the American History and Government. I had to take an INS exam to show proof of our background and also a basic exam to show I could read and write properly. Shortly after taking the exam I recited the Loyalty Oath. How would you describe how you felt about the process? The process was very long in my opinion but in the end it was all worth it. How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is...
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...01.02 What Is Citizenship? Use this document to complete assignment 1.02 Once you are finished answering the questions, save the file (to flash drive) There are two parts (Scroll to page 2) Open assessments and open 1.02 Attach this file and check submit for grading Click Submit! Answer the following questions in a minimum of 2 sentences each. Be sure to proofread and submit only your BEST WORK. You may also choose to interview someone who has gone through the process. 1. Why do you think someone would want to become a U.S. citizen? There are many reasons why someone would like to become a citizen of the United States, the main reason its because most of the people want to have a better lifestyle. Which most of the immigrants don't have on their country of origin. 2. What steps are required as part of the naturalization process? 1) Determine if you're already a U.S citizen. (if not proceed to step 2) 2) Determine if you are eligible to be a U.S citizen. 3) Prepare form N-400. Application for naturalization. 4) Submit form N-400. Application for naturalization. 5) Go to the biometrics appointment, if applicable. 6) Complete the interview. 6A)Application continued. 7)Receive a decision from USCIS on your form N-400. Application for naturalization. 7A)Application denied. 8)Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance. 9)Take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. 10)Understanding U.S. citizenship. 3. How...
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...What is Citizenship? Interviewer: Gloria Santiago Age: 51 Born: Mexico 1. What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? “I wanted to become a U.S. citizen because, of the freedom options the United States offers. I also, would like to have my children born here, and be legit citizens of America.” 2. What steps did you take as part pf the naturalization process? “I first had to fill out an application, to even be considered. I had to learn to speak English. I had be able to write, speak and read English for the naturalization test. I also had to learn the history and government aspects of the U.S. I was also expected to know all rights and responsibilities of citizens.” 3. How would you describe how you felt about the process? “The process overall was long and tedious. I wanted to be U.S. citizen more than anything, but it was taking a very long time. It even takes five years before it was official.” 4. How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is your daily life different because of gaining citizenship? “It has changed my perspective on things. I am grateful for the freedom and opportunities I have. I’ve learned to appreciate everything I have because you don’t know what could happen. I also feel safe. 5. Do you feel the process was worthwhile? “Yes, because of this process I am able to do a lot of things I do before. I enjoy, and don’t regret it in any way.” 6. If you had too, would...
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...1.02 What is citizenship Interview with Rahim Aldemir What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? I became a U.S. citizen to create a new life in America. My home country was stricken with poverty, I wanted to go to America so I could have a chance at life. What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? I had to maintain a residence for 5 years before I could apply to be a citizen. I was then scheduled fingerprinting and an interview. During my interview I had to take exams on writing and reading English as well as the United States government and history. After passing my exams I was scheduled for a swearing in ceremony, at the ceremony I took an oath of allegiance and was a certified U.S. citizen. How would you describe how you felt about the process? The process was easy enough for me, I began learning English as a second language in my home country. I only had to study for a week because I had already known all the material for the exams and interview. My only complaint is that 5 years is a long time to wait to become a citizen, I wish I could have applied earlier. How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is your daily life different because of gaining citizenship? There is little noticeable difference in my daily life. I still continue to go through my daily routine. The United States gives anyone who is not a citizen a good life because there is no noticeable difference. Do you feel the process was worthwhile? Yes, I enjoy having...
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...01.02 What Is Citizenship?: Assessment My name is Stephanie Santamaria-Molina and today I will be interviewing my mother, Debora Molina, who came to the United States of America back in 1993 from her country called Honduras. Let’s begin: What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? I came to this country many years ago in hopes to become more successful and give a better life to the child I was pregnant with, your older brother. I wanted to become a citizen to have the same rights and freedom that you have now. What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? There was many steps involved to become a U.S citizen. I learned english in Honduras, my country but I took classes about American history and government here in America. After many classes and studying I took the INS exam. I remember them questioning me about my background and several questions over U.S. History and Government. After I answered everything correctly, they took m into a different room to recited the Oath of Loyalty. How would you describe how you felt about the process? I remember being stressed, and very impatient, I just wanted everything to go right and gain citizenship already. How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is your daily life different because of gaining citizenship? Gaining citizenship made many changes in my life. I have all the rights every other American has, I get treated like any other hispanic American would. My daily life isn’t...
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...Fictional interview, interviewee's name is Camilla Fernandez. 1.) What inspired you to become a U.S. Citizen? Imagining having the right to vote. 2.) What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? It was a very long process, I had to do an interview, application, know some history of the U.S. and I had to know my basic English. 3.) How would you describe how you felt about the process? Some days felt hopeless, as the days went on I became discouraged. However nothing felt better then day I was finally a citizen. 4.) How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is your daily life different because of gaining citizenship? My daily life is different in many ways, I now have freedom and I do not have to be afraid of being harassed by the government. 5.) Do you feel the process was worthwhile? The process is worthwhile because I get to exercise my 6.) If you had to, would you do it again? Please explain. Yes, even though America has flaws it is much better than my home country. You get more freedoms such as the right to vote. Response The American naturalization process is very worthwhile for it's people. It can offer a new world of opportunity, and happiness for many people. Many people who seek the naturalization process do so because of the freedoms you can acquire after this process. The purpose of the naturalization process is to see if someone meets the criteria to become a citizen or not. It's to test how well the person applying...
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...1.02 What Is Citizenship? Use this document to complete assignment 1.02 Once you are finished answering the questions, save the file (to flash drive) There are two parts (Scroll to page 2) Open assessments and open 1.02 Attach this file and check submit for grading Click Submit! Answer the following questions in a minimum of 2 sentences each. Be sure to proofread and submit only your BEST WORK. You may also choose to interview someone who has gone through the process. 1. Why do you think someone would want to become a U.S. citizen? Someone would want to become a citizen because the United States offers individuals freedom of speech, freedom of religion and diversity unlike other countries who wouldn’t all things like the U.S. such as gay marriage. The United States also offers a decent Education to both genders without any hassle. 2. What steps are required as part of the naturalization process? 1. Have to determine whether you are or aren’t a citizen already 2. Have to determine if you’re eligible to become a United Sates citizen 3. Have to prepare naturalization application 4. Get Photographed 5. Get Fingerprinted 6. Be Interviewed 7. Get decision 8. Take oath and become an United States Citizen 3. How do you think people feel about the process? I have a feeling some people think it’s such a long process and is very tedious. It happened to be aggravating sometimes. 4. How will gaining citizenship changed someone’s...
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...Interviewee Response | What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? | What inspired me to become a U.S citizen is to receive freedom. | What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? | Fingerprinted, Questioned about personal background and U.S government, Proved I know basic English, and take an Oath of Loyalty. | How would you describe how you felt about the process? | I would say it was very understandable and needed in order to keep the country in order. | How has citizenship changed your life? | I am not quite a citizen yet… I am in the process of obtaining my residence. But when I do I plan to attend school to better my education. | Is your daily life different because of citizenship? | Like I said I’m not quite a citizen yet but it will help me further my education. | Do you feel the process was worthwhile? | Yes, I feel it was well worth the benefits that will come from it. | If you had to, would you do it again? Please explain. | If I had to, yes. There is so much here that I love. I can be free here, I can get educated, I can be accepted. | (Create an additional question.) Do you like the idea of being a citizen? | Yes, it would give me great opportunities and not even to mention the freedom and rights I’ll have. | The purpose of the naturalization process is to test the person trying to become a U.S citizen to check and make sure they are qualified to become one. I believe the process works quite well. They ask what is necessary to...
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...01.02 What Is Citizenship?: Assessment Student Name: Michelle Noel Interviewee Name: Ketia Pierre How do you know the interviewee? My mother friend Question | Notes on Interviewee Response | What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? | Being in Haiti for so many years, was hard especially seeing how difficult it is to prosper with some of the violence was getting out of hand. I would hear people who already had their citizenship that came visit their family talking about the “American Dream” and decided that I wanted that. | What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? | First I had to become a permanent resident. By the time I was able to go through it and answered all the questions I was asked, to filled out everything i needed. I had to wait for time to pass by so I can apply for my citizenship which later i did by having an interview, taking a citizenship test and pledging my loyalty to the United States . | How would you describe how you felt about the process? | Well the process was awfully long but I knew it would be worth it when I get to pledge my loyalty to the United States. | How has citizenship changed your life? | It did change my life, in the way that I have a great job and home and still be able to have free time with my family. | Is your daily life different because of citizenship? | Yeah my daily life is different but in a good way. I feel safe knowing that my kids can also...
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...and has been living in America for 15 years. Q. What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? A. In Mexico, my life was not very great. I was struggling with jobs and money. I was intrigued with the many opportunities for jobs and the freedom in America and I wanted a better future for my future children. Q. What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process A. First I met with a counselor and he explained to me more of what the naturalization process was and how tough and long it would be. First, I had to take a class to earn English and to learn about American history and government. Then after countless classes and long nights studying I went to take my INS exam. I studied a lot so I wasn’t too nervous. During they asked me questions about my background and many questions about the U.S history and government. I answered all the questions correctly passed! Shortly after I went into a different room and recited the Oath of Loyalty. I was finally a citizen of the United States. Q. How would you describe how you felt about the process? A. The process was very long and I tried my best to be patient but it was hard at some points. I spent so much time studying and practicing, but the whole time I just thought of all the original reason I came here—for a better future for me and my children. Q. How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is your daily life different because of gaining citizenship? A. I am now a legal citizen of the United States...
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...Interviewee Name: Martin Velasquez Relationship with Interviewee: Father of a friend Interview Q: What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? A: I used to watch American movies in Guatemala and everybody just looked so much happier with things. Growing up poor had a big deal to do with it to because in the American movies everything was so developed and even the struggling were doing better than me. Q: What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? A: I learned English from watching a lot of TV and music videos, and then my cousin taught me everything I needed to know for the test because he took it before. I passed my U.S. History and English then answered some questions about my history. Once that was done I pledged my loyalty and became a citizen. Q: How would you describe how you felt about the process? A: The process felt so long because I wanted to be a citizen as soon as I got to America. Also, waiting to have the same rights as other citizens was frustrating. But, after I was done I was so happy. Q: How has citizenship changed your life? A: Gaining the rights of a citizen definitely changed my life. It’s made me feel more involved with what happens in the country. Q: Is your daily life different because of citizenship? A: I believe so because I don’t think I would have a great job if I wasn't a citizen. Q: Do you feel the process was worthwhile? A: Definitely, I’m so happy I stuck through the process. Q: If you had to, would you do...
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...What is citizenship assessment? I decided to create a fictional interview. My interviewee is Andrea Gaviria. She is originally from Brazil and has been a United States citizen for 3 years. 1. What inspired you to become a U.S citizen? Back in Brazil life was really hard and dangerous. I had a very low paying job and I had to support my baby and my mom since she had recently been fired and her retirement didn’t give her the adequate amount of money to survive with. I wanted a better life not only for myself but also for my family. My best friend had recently moved to the U.S and she was doing great so I decided to follow in her foot steps and become a U.S citizen. 2. What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? I decided to take the test at the G.H. Fallon Federal Building. I had to study a lot of USA history, which was very confusing, as well as English since it was going to become a part of my life. The test consisted of ten questions but you only need to get six of them right. When you get six of the questions right you pass and continue with the process. The second test was an English skills test. At first my mind went blank but then I relaxed and passed the test with flying colors. 3. How would you describe how you felt about the process? I was very nervous. I thought I was going to fail and get rejected but I was wrong. All the hard work and dedication paid off. The process was also stressful since the future of my family depended...
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...Name: Alyssia Interviewee: Jonathon Stiles How do you know the interviewee? Family Friend Jon and his wife Laura met in the United States, but Jon had yet to go through the naturalization process to become a permanent resident in the U.S. Although, going through this process took a few years, in the end his family was glad to hear it was over. Work was tiring and his family was there for him through it all. Hi my name is, Jon, Jonathon Stiles. I am 29 years old. I have a wife, Laura, and two kids, Riley and Kaelynn. My wife and I met here in the United States soon after I moved away from Jamaica. We got married as soon as I got through my Naturalization Process to become a permanent citizen of the United States. I knew the second that I met her my plans on going back to Jamaica were completely different. Once I started my journey to becoming a permanent resident of the United States, I filled out the application and it took about 7 months between the application and interview. It felt like 7 years waiting for just that! I didn't live in an area with heavy immigrant populations so I got my results back in about a year. A couple months later I got a notification about an appointment to get my finger prints taken in person by the Immigration Services. Since I am between the ages 14 and 75 I had to get them taken. After a while I get a letter in the mail saying I needed to make an appointment for my interview. I thought my process was complete until I realized that I still...
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...Jocelyn Montero 1.02 What is Citizenship: Honors Extension Bill title: Border security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S.744) Description- “House of Representatives proposed an immigration reform bill addressing border security. Legalization of the undocumented, interior enforcement of immigration laws, and fixes for our dysfunctional legal immigration programs” Where was the bill introduced- “homeland Security Committee” Who proposed the bill and why- chuck Schumer proposed it because it is impossible for undocumented immigrants to gain legal status, and to make the border more secure. What would the bill do if passed, where the people that it would affect- Improve the border and adding more bored patrol agents. People who live in Texas would be most affected by this bill. How does it am to affect illegal immigrants- it makes it harder for them to enter into the United States. How might it affect the government- they may have to create a higher tax dollar for US citizens and hire people to help secure the boarder. How might it affect the citizens- there will be less people to worry about who enters the United States that could be a threat to citizens or cause them to pay higher tax dollars. What are the arguments for the bill- the arguments are that we need to allow people such as families searching for freedom and job to cross the border to for them to have opportunity in the US. Speech This bill addresses immigration and laws to protect...
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...relating to illegal immigration. It must be current or have been considered within the past year. 2.Research the bill. You may find this Activity helpful in conducting research. Find answers to the following questions: What is the bill's title and description? Where was the bill introduced? Who proposed the bill and why? What would the bill do if passed? Where are the people that it would affect? How does it aim to affect illegal immigrants? How might it affect the government? How might it affect other citizens? What are the arguments for the bill? What are the arguments against it? 3.Imagine you will be giving a speech to Congress or to the state government considering the bill. Write a speech where you explain the background of the bill (answers to the research questions in Step 2), and then take a position on whether the bill should pass or not. Be sure to give facts to back up your opinion. This is a formal, informative, and persuasive speech, so be sure to write in the third person (do not use "I think" or "I believe" or similar phrases with "I"). 4.Cite the sources of your information in MLA Format. Include this bibliography with your speech when you submit it to your instructor. 01.02 What Is Citizenship? (Honors Extension) The bill, titled to provide discretionary authority to an immigration judge to determine that an alien parent of a United States citizen child should not be ordered removed, deported, or excluded from the...
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