Becoming a U.S. citizen
Subtitle: a guide to the law, exam & interview
By: IIona M. Bray, J.D.
Edition: 7th edition.
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9781413320633
Subjects: Examinations, questions; Naturalization; Popular works; Citizenship
Other titles: Becoming a United States citizen :
Notes: "September 2014"--Title-page verso.

Includes index.

Previous edition: 2012.
Table of contents: title: Your companion on the path to U.S. citizenship; title: Deciding whether to apply for citizenship. The disadvantages of applying for citizenship ; The advantages of U.S. citizenship; title: Are you eligible for U.S. citizenship? Confirming your permanent resident status ; Your physical location during permanent residency ; The age requirement ; Demonstrating good moral character ; English language skills ; The U.S. history and government exam ; Loyalty to the U.S. ; Overview: Are you ready to apply?; title: Preparing and submitting your application. What you'll put in your application packet ; Preparing your cover letter ; Filling out USCIS Form N-400 ; Submitting the application; title: Between filing and interview : dealing with the wait. Improving your eligibility for citizenship ; Tracking your application and dealing with delays ; If you move or go on vacation ; Requesting emergency attention ; When all else fails, call your U.S. Congressperson; title: Preparing for the English exam. How much English you'll need to know ; How USCIS tests your English ; Study resources; title: Preparing for the U.S. history and government exam. Your exam preparation strategy ; Learning the answers to 100 questions ; The 20 questions for applicants age 65 and older; title: Overcoming disability when applying for citizenship. How to become the applicant's designated representative ; Accommodating your disability ; Obtaining a disability-based waiver of the exam requirements ; Requesting a waiver of the oath of allegiance requirement; title: The interview. Final preparation ; The interview ; If the interview goes badly ; Approval or denial: what's next?; title: Denials, appeals, and repeat interviews. Retaking the exams ; Providing more documents ; Choosing to appeal or reapply ; How to appeal ; What to do if you lose the appeal ; Reapplying for citizenship; title: Legal help beyond this book. When do you need a lawyer? ; Gather names of prospective attorneys ; Avoid sleazy lawyers ; Choosing among lawyers ; Signing up your lawyer ; Firing your lawyer ; Do-it-yourself legal research; title: After you are approved. The swearing-in ceremony ; How to prove your citizenship ; Registering to vote ; Citizenship for your children ; Helping other family members immigrate.