April 2013 Volume 6, Issue 4

Tom's Notes

The Road to Citizenship is Opening Up ...Will You Be Ready?

After many years of discussion the have ended in nothing but frustration for many immigrants, Congress is finally beginning to consider some pathway to citizenship, especially for students and their parents who have lived here for many years. So, how do you prepare?

Here are my suggestions:

1. Learn English! You may think your English is Okay, but can you read and write in English? This will, no doubt, be on the list of requirements. These skills are on the citizenship test now.

1. Learn something about American culture. Although there are similarities, American culture is unique. You need to know about ways of living and doing business, as well as social interaction.

1. Volunteer for something. By volunteering you show that you are interested in your community and that you are trying to relate to Americans.

1. Learn some business skills. America is all about doing business. The more you know, the more valuable you are to your employers.

1. File taxes. Even if you do not have a social security number, you can still file. The government will be glad to take your money, and you can prove that you have been doing your part to support the country.

Eventually, you will probably need to take a test. Begin studying now! Be so familiar with these requirements that they simply come to you, without a great deal of thought.

Need help? As always, we are there to help you in these areas.

Tom

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Savings Bank of Danbury Grant

Pictured below is LVA Board president, Gregg Brauneisen (of Collins, Hannafin Law firm,) Kathleen Romagnano, the new CEO of the  Savings Bank of Danbury.

New Semester

The LVA School Summer Session begins May 6th.

Students should register now for the new semester.

New students may be required to take a placement test.

For more information call David or Lynn at 203-792-8260, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM- 2 PM

Today is the last day of class for me because the next Saturday I'll go back to Brazil, I'm taking in my bag more knowledge and an unforgettable experience that I had in the USA... Not just about English, but also about the culture, I met nice people here and many things... Thanks my friends Who cheer for me... I know that it was a good step, but there are many other challenges wait for me in Brazil yet... Tks AMERICA, I enjoyed it's a beautiful country... Sorry for the mistakes ....LOL Byeeeeeeee

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Alessandro Amorim

(Alessandro was a special, International Student who was studying for advanced standing as a pilot. English has become a requirement for advancement in the field of aviation.)

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