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New Americans E-Resources

Subscription Databases and E-books
database LearningExpress
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.


Websites Selected by Librarians
web ImmigrantInfo.org
Information on citizenship and immigrant programs in Santa Clara County.
web Immigration and Citizenship
U.S. government information about visas, immigration, citizenship, naturalization, adoption, and more.
web Welcome to the United States
A 100-page guide for new immigrants in more than 10 languages.
web U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
This official website of the federal government agency USCIS (formerly known as the INS) contains office locations and hours, forms, laws, service information and more.
web Infopass
Schedule appointments with immigration information officers at USCIS offices.
web
Civics and Citizenship Study Materials
Study guides for the naturalization test.
web
Visas
An official source of information about U.S. visa policy and procedures.
web
Social Security Numbers for Noncitizens
Offers specific information for getting a Social Security Number.
web
ESL Class Search
Check here for English as a Second Language Classes in your city.
web TOEFL
This official site of the Test of English as a Foreign Language includes tutorials, practice questions, and information.

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