...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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...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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...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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...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 the bill's title and description? 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; make it impossible for undocumented immigrants to gain legal status, and to make the border more secure. What would the bill do if passed? Where are the people that it would affect? - improve the border and adding more border patrol agents. People who live in Texas would impact from this bill. How does it aim to affect illegal immigrants? It makes hard for them to come to the United State How might it affect the government? It will affect the government in a good way, but then a bad way because it is going to cost them money for them to do so, but on the bright side if they passed this bill, it will diminish crime rates throughout the United States. Some usually bring illegal substances with them. How might it affect other citizens? – It will keep other citizens safe, because some of these illegal immigrants can be violent. What are the arguments for the bill? What are the arguments against it? This bill should be passed for a better enlargement of the U.S economy. For example...
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...1.02 What Is Citizenship?: Assessment Assessment You should now understand the requirements and duties of citizenship. Use this information to conduct an interview to evaluate the naturalization process. Consider this guiding question as you prepare, conduct, and reflect on the interview– Does the naturalization process create good U.S. citizens? Steps © 2012 Brand X Pictures/Thinkstock 1. Identify a person to interview. Ask family members and friends to help you locate someone who completed the naturalization process. As an alternative, you could write a Fictional Interview with a naturalized citizen. 2. View this Presentation on conducting an interview. You will gain tips and good practices to help you be successful. 3. Introduce yourself before the interview. During the interview, be sure to ask the questions below. Use this Template to take notes or record the interview. If you create a fictional interview, you will have to answer these questions as well on behalf of your imagined interviewee. Be sure to research actual interviews and profiles of naturalized citizens in order to create realistic responses. o What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? o What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? o How would you describe how you felt about the process? o How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is your daily life different because of gaining citizenship? o Do you feel the process was worthwhile? o If you had to, would you do it...
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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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