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USCIS Launches Citizenship Public Education and Awareness Initiative

13 years ago By Editor

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced the launch of a federal initiative to raise awareness about the rights, responsibilities and importance of U.S. citizenship. The Citizenship Public Education and Awareness Initiative will provide new opportunities for immigrants to learn about USCIS’s free citizenship education resources available to eligible lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and immigrant-serving organizations.

USCIS Releases Expanded Civics and Citizenship Toolkit

13 years ago By Editor

A revised edition of the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit is now available. The Toolkit contains a selection of civics and naturalization-focused educational materials to help organizations begin or enhance a collection of resources for immigrants.

In its second edition, the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit now offers updated information and expanded content including:

CRS Report On Expedited Citizenship Through Military Service: Current Law, Policy and Issues

13 years ago By Editor

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USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunities

13 years ago By Editor

USCIS is offering three competitive grant funding opportunities designed to help prepare permanent residents for citizenship and promote immigrant integration in the United States.

USCIS Publishes Important Information For New Citizens

13 years ago By Editor

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Important Notice for Naturalization Applicants

13 years ago By Editor

Some civics test answers will change due to recent elections.

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20: Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

The answer to this question may change as of January 5, 2011, depending on where you live.

Answers will vary. Give the name of one of your state’s U.S. Senators serving in the 112th Congress, which begins on January 5, 2011.

USCIS Updates Naturalization Fact Sheet

14 years ago By Editor

The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. During the last decade, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) welcomed more than 6.8 million naturalized citizens into the fabric of our nation. Thus far in fiscal year 2010, approximately 495,232 individuals have been naturalized.

USCIS Immigrant Integration Initiatives Fact Sheet

14 years ago By Editor

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As part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (Public Law 111-83), Congress provided $11 million to enhance U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS’s) immigrant integration initiatives. This funding will bolster the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program and support additional initiatives for aspiring citizens, immigrant-serving organizations and citizenship instructors. These initiatives include:

USCIS Launches the Citizenship Resource Center

14 years ago By Editor

New educational tools on Citizenship available for learners, teachers and organizations.

USCIS and NPS Renew Partnership to Enhance Meaning and Stature of Citizenship Ceremonies

14 years ago By Editor

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) renewed its official partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior¿s National Park Service (NPS) to enhance the meaning and stature of citizenship ceremonies. USCIS and NPS first signed the agreement in September 2006 to connect America¿s newest citizens to national parks throughout the country. These historic and often picturesque sites provide an ideal backdrop for citizenship ceremonies.

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