These people are studying to pass the citizenship test. All have different stories but one common goal. DP
By Rona Marech, Sun reporter
Baltimoresun.com: SILVER SPRING // What is the national anthem of the United States? the teacher asked. A chorus of voices responded in unison, "The Star-Spangled Banner!" Then an echo rolled through the classroom, "spangled banner ... spangled banner ... spangled banner," as immigrants, whose native tongues range from Vietnamese to Spanish, practiced saying the words.
The questions kept coming: "Who are your senators? What is the introduction to the Constitution called?" Each time, the answers bounced back quickly, "Mikulski ... Mikulski ... preamble ... preamble."
They have their green cards. They have the will. But these students have one last hurdle to cross before they reach their goal of becoming Americans: They must pass the citizenship test.
They have to prove they can read, write and speak English, show they have basic knowledge of U.S. government and history, and demonstrate what the government describes as an attachment to the Constitution and good moral character.
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The new pilot test for citizenship is a lot more difficult now. It is questionable whether US citizens would even pass the test. It is still a pilot test however, which means that applicants have the discretion to opt out of taking it. They can choose to take the previous exam. Go to www.immigrationtest.org for sample questions of the new pilot immigration test and the previous citizenship test. On that site you will also find free information about visas, how to obtain a US Green Card through a family petition or employment, among other important matters.
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