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- Published
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Berkeley, CA :
Nolo
- Language
- English
- Item Description
- Earlier editions, 1-4, cataloged as monographs in LC.
- Physical Description
- volumes : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm
- Publication Frequency
- Every one to three years
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
- ISBN
- 9781413331172
- ISSN
- 21633673
- Your Companion on the Path to U.S. Citizenship
- 1. Deciding Whether to Apply for Citizenship
- A. Disadvantages of Applying for Citizenship
- B. Advantages of U.S. Citizenship
- 2. Are You Eligible for U.S. Citizenship?
- A. Confirming Your Permanent Resident Status
- B. Your Physical Location During Permanent Residency
- C. The Age Requirement
- D. Demonstrating Good Moral Character
- E. English Language Skills
- F. The U.S. History and Government Exam
- G. Loyalty to the U.S
- H. Overview: Are You Ready to Apply?
- 3. Preparing and Submitting Your Application
- A. What You'll Put in Your Application Packet
- B. Preparing Your Cover Letter to USCIS
- C. Filling Out USCIS Form N-400
- D. Submitting the Application
- 4. Between Filing and Interview: Dealing With the Wait
- A. Improving Your Eligibility for U.S. Citizenship
- B. Tracking Your Application and Dealing With Delays
- C. If You Move or Travel
- D. Requesting Emergency Attention
- E. When All Else Fails, Call Your U.S. Congressperson
- 5. Preparing for the English Exam
- A. How Much English You'll Need to Know
- B. How USCIS Tests Your English
- C. Study Resources
- 6. Preparing for the U.S. History and Government Exam
- A. Your Exam Preparation Strategy
- B. Learning the Answers to the 100 Questions
- C. The 20 Questions for Applicants Age 65 and Older
- 7. Overcoming Disability When Applying for Citizenship
- A. How to Become the Applicant's Designated Representative
- B. How USCIS Can Accommodate a Disability
- C. Obtaining a Disability-Based Waiver of the Exam Requirements
- D. Requesting a Waiver of the Oath of Allegiance Requirement
- 8. The Interview
- A. Final Preparation for Interview
- B. The Naturalization Interview
- C. If the Interview Goes Badly
- D. Approval or Denial: What's Next?
- 9. Denials, Appeals, and Repeat Interviews
- A. Retaking the Citizenship Exams
- B. Providing More Documents
- C. Choosing to Appeal or Reapply
- D. How to Appeal Denial of Naturalization
- E. What to Do If You Lose the Appeal
- F. Reapplying for Citizenship
- 10. Legal Help Beyond This Book
- A. When Do You Need a Lawyer?
- B. Gather Names of Prospective Attorneys
- C. Avoid Sleazy Lawyers
- D. Choosing Among Lawyers
- E. Signing Up Your Lawyer
- F. Firing Your Lawyer
- G. Do-It-Yourself Legal Research
- 11. After You Are Approved
- A. The Swearing-in Ceremony
- B. How to Prove Your U.S. Citizenship
- C. Registering to Vote in U.S. Elections
- D. U.S. Citizenship for Your Children
- E. Helping Other Family Members Immigrate
- Glossary: Words You Need to Know
- Index