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Tel: (800) 321-0627
Fax: (240) 282-7231
Mailing Address:
8201 Peters Road, Suite 1000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 USA |
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| Welcome
to the Office of Citizenship! |
The Office of Citizenship is mandated by the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 to promote instruction and training on citizenship rights
and responsibilities and to provide immigrants with information and tools necessary
to successfully integrate into American civic culture.
Our primary focus will be on providing information and resources to immigrants
at two key points in their journey towards civic integration: when they first
become permanent residents and when they are ready and eligible to begin the
formal naturalization process.
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| Products and Publications |
Related Links
Resources for Educators
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Center for Civic Education
A non-profit organization specializing
in civics/citizenship education. |
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National Institute for Literacy
An independent federal organization
focused on improving literacy programs nationwide. |
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We the People
An initiative of the National Endowment
for the Humanities that supports strengthening the teaching, study,
and understanding of American history and culture. |
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Our Documents
A national initiative on American history,
civics, and service featuring the 100 milestone documents in American
history. |
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Bill of Rights Institute
A non-profit organization offering
American history and civics resources for students and teachers. |
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National Constitution Center
An independent organization
dedicated to increasing public understanding of the U.S.
Constitution. Includes resources for students and teachers. |
To Find English or Adult
Education Classes
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ProLiteracy Worldwide
A program of volunteers that works with
adults to help them learn to read and write and improve their English
skills. |
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America's Literacy
A national listing of literacy programs. |
To Learn More About U.S.
History and Government
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Ben's Guide
An online civic learning tool for
students, parents, and teachers. |
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National Archives
A site housing America's most
important historical documents. |
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Project Constitution
A dramatic reading of the
Constitution along with historical side notes for purchase on
CD. |
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Welcome to the United States:
A Guide for New Immigrants
An important resource for all new permanent residents. |
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Learn About the United States:
Quick Civics Lessons
UPDATED!
(PDF, 19 pages,
1.38 MB)
Short lessons based on the U.S. history and government questions found on the naturalization test. |
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Civics Flash Cards
UPDATED!
A useful study tool for students and teachers. |
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Sample U.S. History and Government
Questions
English Version
(PDF, 8 pages, 172
KB)
NEW!
Spanish
Version
(PDF, 8 pages, 200 KB)
NEW!
Study questions for
naturalization test preparation. |
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Products and Publications Brochure
NEW!
(PDF, 276 KB)
A brochure describing Office
of Citizenship products and initiatives. |
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"Celebrate Citizenship, Celebrate America"
Brochure
NEW!
(PDF, 232
KB)
A brochure highlighting
citizenship in America. |
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Faces of America: A Tribute to Citizenship
This video highlights
the 230 years of America's history as a nation of immigrants.
To view this video you must save the file directly to
your computer using "right-click" and "Save As" on Windows systems
(Warning: MPG, 35MB) |
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Helping Immigrants Become New
Americans: Communities Discuss
the Issues
(PDF, 26 pages,
643 KB)
A report on community efforts to promote immigrant integration. |
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Office of Citizenship Brochure
(PDF,
172 KB)
A brochure outlining the mission of the Office of Citizenship. |
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| Strategic Goals
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Goal 1. Enhance information and
educational opportunities provided to permanent residents to support
their integration and participation in American civic culture by: |
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Establishing New Immigrant
Orientation Initiative |
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Raising awareness of
English language instruction opportunities for immigrants |
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Publicizing available
programs and resources to immigrants |
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Goal 2. Promote education and training
on citizenship rights, privileges and responsibilities for immigrants
interested in becoming citizens by:
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Updating and standardizing
materials used for citizenship instruction |
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Improving access to
materials and instructional opportunities for immigrants interested
in becoming citizens |
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Publicizing available
programs and resources to immigrants |
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Goal 3. Infuse citizenship-related
ceremonies and events with greater meaning and stature by:
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Standardizing and enhancing
the meaning of naturalization ceremonies |
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Promoting celebration
of the meaning of citizenship |
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| Citizenship Outreach |
| The Office of Citizenship
has Community Liaison Officers reaching out to communities across the
country.
These Community Liaison Officers establish
relationships with key community stakeholders, including community-
and faith-based organizations, adult educators, and local and state
officials to promote the objectives of the Office of Citizenship.
Office of Citizenship Community Liaison Officers are
located in the following cities:
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Atlanta,
GA
Burlington, VT
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Laguna Niguel, CA
Miami, FL
New Orleans, LA
New York, NY
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
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| About the
Chief of the Office of Citizenship |
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Appointed by President George W.
Bush in 2003, Alfonso Aguilar is the first Chief of the U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services' Office of Citizenship. As Chief of the
Office of Citizenship, Mr. Aguilar is charged with leading efforts
to promote an understanding of the civic principles on which this
nation was founded and increase public awareness of the benefits
and responsibilities associated with U.S. citizenship.
Mr. Aguilar has served in the Bush administration since 2001. He
has experience within both the U.S. government and the government
of Puerto Rico serving as Press Secretary for Latin America and
the Caribbean at the U.S. Agency for International Development,
as Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of
Energy, as the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs
Administration, and as Press Secretary for the Puerto Rico Governor's
executive team. Mr. Aguilar is a graduate of the University of Notre
Dame and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto
Rico.
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