Subscription Databases and E-books

• LearningExpress Library
  Online practice exams: U.S. Citizenship, GED, and more. Many online courses. Some courses, such as Reading Comprehension, Grammar Skills, Math, have instructions in English or Spanish. Learning Express also includes a section called Job & Career Accelerator. Over 1,000 occupations can be explored in detail. Users can search job postings from a database of more than 5 million up-to-date listings; then they can create resumes and cover letters, and practice interviewing skills. The Accelerator also helps people improve work-related skills and prepare for licensing or certification tests.
• Little Pim (ESL)
  Little Pim is a language-learning software program designed especially for children ages 0-6. Its "Entertainment Immersion Method" combines animation and real kids to teach simple words and phrases for everyday activities. Little Pim offers language learning for Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English (ESL), German, Arabic, and Russian. Little Pim is powered by Mango Languages, an online language learning program for grown-ups.
  
• Mango Languages (ESL)
  Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Choose from 37 languages, 16 English as a second language experiences, and different levels of fluency. Every lesson incorporates four conversational components (Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar and Culture), each of which is critical to one’s ability to communicate in a foreign language. In addition there are critical thinking and memory exercises. As you listen to and repeat after native speakers, you’ll learn how those pieces can be rearranged and combined to make new thoughts, new conversations, and even more practical communication. Minimum Requirements: Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Firefox, Safari or Opera; Adobe Flash Player 9. Also available as a mobile app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch from the iTunes App Store. To use the app users must create a free profile.

Websites Selected by Librarians

• U. S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)
  This official website of the federal government agency USCIS (formerly known as the INS) contains office locations, hours, forms, laws, Civics and Citizenship Study Materials , a Welcome to the United States guide, and more about Citizenship and Green Cards.
• Information by Phone
  National Customer Service Center - 1 (800) 375-5283
• USCIS District Office
  1887 Monterey Road
  San Jose, CA 95112
  In order to visit this office or to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS, or you must schedule an InfoPass appointment, on the USCIS website. Information about using InfoPass.
• Application Support Center
  122 Charcot Avenue
  San Jose, CA 95131-1101.
  The only filing service that is provided by an ASC is fingerprinting that are by appointment only and are related to an application for an immigration benefit.
• Case Status Online
  If you have an application receipt number, you can check the status of your case online. Also available in Spanish.
• Forms and Fees
• File My Application Online (E-Filing)
• Photographs and Fingerprints
  
• ImmigrantInfo.org
  Information on citizenship and immigrant programs in Santa Clara County.
• Immigration and Citizenship
  U.S. government information about visas, immigration, citizenship, naturalization, adoption, and more. Includes a welcome letter with useful information.
• Citizenship Study Guide
  Prepare for the citizenship test by using quizzes, flashcards, and practice exercises.
  
• Visas
  An official source of information about U.S. visa policy and procedures.
  
• Social Security Numbers for Noncitizens
  Offers specific information for getting a Social Security Number.
  
• ESL Class Search
  Check here for English as a Second Language Classes in your city.
  
• TOEFL
  This official site of the Test of English as a Foreign Language includes tutorials, practice questions, and information.