Objective #19 Access local and state agencies that specialize in
immigrant rights and orientation to the new culture.
immigrant rights and orientation to the new culture.
| Lesson 1 |
Key Vocabulary Words
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A: Johnson and Curtis law firm, can I have your name please?
B: Yes, my name is Chris Thompson
A: Hello Mr. Thompson, what can I help you with today?
B: I would like to see a lawyer to discuss my immigration
status. I would also like to apply for my citizenship.
A: Could you tell me how long you have been in this country?
B: I have been here for five years.
A: I think that we can help you with that.
B: Great, how much would it cost for a one hour
appointment.
A: Yes, it would cost about $100 per hour. When could you
come in?
B: Tomorrow morning would work. How about 10:00am?
A: O.k. we'll see you tomorrow then.
B: Yes, my name is Chris Thompson
A: Hello Mr. Thompson, what can I help you with today?
B: I would like to see a lawyer to discuss my immigration
status. I would also like to apply for my citizenship.
A: Could you tell me how long you have been in this country?
B: I have been here for five years.
A: I think that we can help you with that.
B: Great, how much would it cost for a one hour
appointment.
A: Yes, it would cost about $100 per hour. When could you
come in?
B: Tomorrow morning would work. How about 10:00am?
A: O.k. we'll see you tomorrow then.
A: Hi welcome to Johnson and Curtis law firm, have a seat
please.
B: Thank you, my name is Chris Thompson
A: Nice to meet you Mr. Thompson. What can I help you with
today?
B: I would like to discuss my immigration status. I would
also like to apply for my citizenship.
A: Could you tell me your immigrant status?
B: I am a resident.
A: O.k. I am now going to ask you some questions to see what
you know. Do you know how long someone needs to be a
permanent resident until he or she can become a citizen?
B: 3- 5 years. I believe it will take 5 years for me because
I am not married to a citizen.
please.
B: Thank you, my name is Chris Thompson
A: Nice to meet you Mr. Thompson. What can I help you with
today?
B: I would like to discuss my immigration status. I would
also like to apply for my citizenship.
A: Could you tell me your immigrant status?
B: I am a resident.
A: O.k. I am now going to ask you some questions to see what
you know. Do you know how long someone needs to be a
permanent resident until he or she can become a citizen?
B: 3- 5 years. I believe it will take 5 years for me because
I am not married to a citizen.
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A: What is one right that a legal resident has?
B: Well, I can't vote, but I can get a driver's licence.
A: That is correct, now tell me, what is one right a citizen has.
B: A citizen can vote, and also can get a passport.
A: That is also correct, one final question, can you tell me one
right that is on the bill of rights.
B: I know a few of the rights on the bill of rights, there's
speech, religion, and freedom of the press.
A: Good, now, can you tell me who can help you with immigration
problems, besides myself?
B: ACLU, a lawyer's office, legal aid society, or Catholic
Charities...
A: How could you find the phone number of those agencies?
B: I could use the yellow pages, websites, or information
411
B: Well, I can't vote, but I can get a driver's licence.
A: That is correct, now tell me, what is one right a citizen has.
B: A citizen can vote, and also can get a passport.
A: That is also correct, one final question, can you tell me one
right that is on the bill of rights.
B: I know a few of the rights on the bill of rights, there's
speech, religion, and freedom of the press.
A: Good, now, can you tell me who can help you with immigration
problems, besides myself?
B: ACLU, a lawyer's office, legal aid society, or Catholic
Charities...
A: How could you find the phone number of those agencies?
B: I could use the yellow pages, websites, or information
411
| Lesson 3 |
| Lesson 5 |
| Worksheets |
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| Lesson 6 |
| Telephone Call to a Lawyer's Office |
Answer the following comprehension questions:
1. Why does Chris Thompson need a Lawyer?
1. Why does Chris Thompson need a Lawyer?
2. What is one right that a resident has?
3. What is a right that a citizen has?
4. Please check each right on the bill of rights.
| Lesson 4 |
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