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2022 – 100 Civics Questions (2008 VERSION) for the U.S. Citizenship Test [Video]

2022 – 100 Civics Questions (2008 VERSION) for the U.S. Citizenship Test

Practice your civics questions with EASY answers! ALL 100 Official USCIS Questions and Answers (2008 VERSION).

Congress members and governors differ by state.
For your U.S. HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE, please go here and type in your zip code and possibly your street address – https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

To find your SENATORS, please go here and choose your state. Every state has two, you only need to remember ONE – https://www.senate.gov/senators/states.htm

For your state GOVERNOR, go here – https://www.usa.gov/state-governor

More info:
Current SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE – https://www.speaker.gov/

CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT and Supreme Court Justices – https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx

STUDY Materials for Civics Test from USCIS – https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test

STUDY Materials for English Language, Reading and Writing Test from USCIS – https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-english-test

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

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

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

National Immigration Legal Services Directory (List of free and low-cost immigration providers) – https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/

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.

Free Study Guides from USCIS – https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test

**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. It is a good idea to have an immigration lawyer or an accredited BIA representative check your application BEFORE applying. When applying for any immigration benefit, non-citizens identify themselves to the government and invite scrutiny.
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
and here – https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/

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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Chicago HOPES For Kids: Empowering Lives Through Education [Video]

Today's 5-Star Guest is Rita Kahn, Executive Director of Chicago HOPES for Kids.Rita Kahn came to the organization five years ago as Development Manager. She brings a variety of skills and experiences to her position including a teaching background, human resources and marketing leadership. Rita LOVES going to school. She received her Master’s in Education from Dominican University in 2010 and her Master’s in Labor Industrial Relations from Michigan State University in 1996. Before joining HOPES, Rita served as the Development Manager for Oak Park River Food Pantry where she increased community awareness of childhood food insecurity and raised funds to launch the community’s first summer meals program for at-risk youth. More About Chicago HOPES for Kids: https://www.chicagohopesforkids.org/Donate To Chicago HOPES for Kids: https://www.chicagohopesforkids.org/donate.htmlSupport This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here:https://www.patreon.com/dogoodbetterSpecial THANK YOU to our sponsors:Donor Dock - The best CRM system for your small to medium sized nonprofit, hands down! Visit www.DonorDock.com and use the Promo Code DOGOODBETTER for a FREE month!Brady Martz - The Nonprofit Audit Specialists! Visit www.BradyMartz.com to connect with folks to make your fiscal life a heckuvalot easier!About The Official Do Good Better Podcast:Each episode features (fundraising expert, speaker, event creator and author) Patrick Kirby interviewing leaders and champions of small & medium nonprofits to share their successes, their impact, and what makes them a unicorn in a field of horses. Patrick answers fundraising questions and (most importantly) showcases how you can support these small nonprofits doing great big things!iTunes: https://apple.co/3a3XenfSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2PlqRXsYouTube: https://bit.ly/3kaWYanTunein: http://tun.in/pjIVtStitcher: https://bit.ly/3i8jfDRFollow On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodBetterPodcast/Follow On Twitter: @consulting_do #fundraising #fundraiser #charity #nonprofit #donate#dogood #dogoodBETTER #fargo #fundraisingdadAbout Host Patrick Kirby:Email: Patrick@dogoodbetterconsulting.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fundraisingdad/Want more great advice? Buy Patrick's book! Now also available as an e-book!Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing GoodAvailable through Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072070359

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Friends of Wissahickon marks 100 years of conservation [Video]

Nonprofit conservation organization Friends of the Wissahickon is celebrating a century of service at Wissahickon Valley Park with a series of special events throughout the year, including a party with a purpose on Friday night.