Week 2, Thursday – Fall 2020

Civics Review: Oregon Leaders

Reading+Civics: Places

The Statue of Liberty is a famous place in New York.

Have you ever visited the Statue of Liberty?

Where is the Statue of Liberty? –> New York

The United States has many long rivers.

The number one longest river in the United States is the Mississippi.

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States. –> Mississippi

Oregon, Washington, and California are states. They are part of the 50 United States.

Citizens in states can vote for president. But they also have to pay federal taxes.

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The United States also has territories. Territories are not the same as states. For example, Puerto Rico is a territory with more than 3 million people.

They are part of the US, but the citizens there do not vote for president. But, they do not have to pay the same taxes.

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Another US territory is Guam. It is an island in the Pacific Ocean with about 165,000 people.

Name one US Territory. –> Puerto Rico

The United States flag has 50 stars. Each star represents one state.

The flag has 50 stars because we have 50 states. Why does the flag have 50 stars? –> Because we have 50 states

The Day of the Interview

Watch this video from USCIS with important information about the day of your interview.

You know that you should come _____________ minutes early, and the address of USCIS in Portland is _________ ________ Overton St.

But when you come to USCIS for the interview, what should you bring?

Choose 2 out of 3 (2 are correct, 1 is not necessary). For example:

Your notice of interview appointment.

Permanent Resident Card.

A toothbrush and toothpaste.

Passports and ID           

Your passport and Oregon ID (or drivers license)

A library card with your name on it.

All your expired (old) passports.

More helpful documents

Your marriage certificate (if you’re married)

Your divorce papers (if you’re divorced).

Flowers (if you meet someone cute at the interview)

Other legal papers

Official papers for your dog or cat (if you have one)

Name change papers (if you changed your name before)

Court papers (if you had a criminal problem before)

Selective Service

For men between 18-31, you should bring proof of Selective Service Registration. Please call Selective Service at 1-847-688-6888 or visit https://www.sss.gov/Registration/Check-a-Registration/Verification-Form

2020 Updates

A face mask to help prevent COVID-19

A stick that is 6 feet long so you will stay physically distant.

A black pen