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Becoming a U.S. citizen : a guide to the law, exam & interview / Ilona M. Bray, J.D.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: [Berkeley, California] : Nolo, 2023Copyright date: ©2023Edition: 11th editionDescription: 355 pages : illustrations, forms, samples ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781413331172
  • 1413331173
Other title:
  • Becoming a United States citizen
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Contents:
Deciding whether to apply for citizenship -- Are you eligible for U.S. citizenship? -- Preparing and submitting your application -- Between filing and interview : dealing with the wait -- Preparing for the English exam -- Preparing for the U.S. history and government exam -- Overcoming disability when applying for citizenship -- The interview -- Denials, appeals, and repeat interviews -- Legal help beyond this book -- After you are approved.
Summary: Everything you need to become a naturalized U.S. citizen ... The 11th edition is updated with the latest laws, procedures, and government policies. It includes sample forms, handy checklists, and a study guide to the citizenship exam.
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Everythingyou need to become a naturalized U.S. citizen

Green card holders who take the next step and become U.S.citizens gain a host of benefits: the right to vote and apply for certainfederal jobs, faster immigration for family, protection against deportation ornew anti-immigration legislation, and more.

But the application process itself can be long andconfusing--and at worst, create a risk of deportation. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen , you can save months, oreven years, and avoid complications.

Learn how to:

* make sure youare eligible for citizenship

* understand therisks and rewards of applying

* fill outapplication forms

* study for thecitizenship exam

* interviewsuccessfully, and

* deal withdelays and setbacks.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen also shows you how to ask for a reduced fee or take advantage of specialexceptions if you have a disability, are in the military, or are the spouse ofa U.S. citizen.

Includes index.

Deciding whether to apply for citizenship -- Are you eligible for U.S. citizenship? -- Preparing and submitting your application -- Between filing and interview : dealing with the wait -- Preparing for the English exam -- Preparing for the U.S. history and government exam -- Overcoming disability when applying for citizenship -- The interview -- Denials, appeals, and repeat interviews -- Legal help beyond this book -- After you are approved.

Everything you need to become a naturalized U.S. citizen ... The 11th edition is updated with the latest laws, procedures, and government policies. It includes sample forms, handy checklists, and a study guide to the citizenship exam.

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