Ilona Bray 
Becoming a U.S. Citizen [EPUB ebook] 
A Guide to the Law, Exam & Interview

Everything you need to become a naturalized U.S. citizen




For a green card holder, taking the next step to U.S. citizenship offers a host of benefits. But the application process itself can be long and confusing. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen, you can save months, or even years. Best of all, you’ll know that you are taking each needed step in the most efficient way.




Learn how to:

• make sure you are eligible for citizenship
  
  
• understand the risks and rewards of applying
  
  
• fill out application forms
  
  
• study for the citizenship exam
  
  
• interview successfully
  
  
• deal with any setbacks
  
  
• help family members immigrate
  
  
• enjoy your status as a U.S. citizen
  
  
  

Becoming a U.S. Citizen also shows how you may be able to take advantage of special benefits and procedures if you have a disability, are in the military, or are the spouse of a U.S. citizen.




This new edition reflects current and proposed laws, as well as new fees and procedures.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Deciding Whether to Apply for Citizenship

2. Are You Eligible for U.S. Citizenship?

3. Preparing and Submitting Your Application

4. Between Filing and Interview: Dealing With the Wait

5. Preparing for the English Exam

6. Preparing for the U.S. History and Government Exam

7. Overcoming Disability When Applying for Citizenship

8. The Interview

9. Denials, Appeals, and Repeat Interviews

10. Legal Help Beyond This Book

11. After You Are Approved

Glossary



Index

Om författaren

Ilona Bray, J.D. is an award-winning author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in immigration law, real estate, and nonprofit fundraising. She has been quoted as a real estate expert in publications across the country, including Money Magazine, Kiplinger, the New York Times, the Boston Herald, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Many of her books are consistent Nolo bestsellers, among them Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits, U.S. Immigration Made Easy, and Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. She particularly enjoys interviewing people and weaving their stories into her books.



Bray’s working background includes solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints, as well as long periods of volunteering, including an internship at Amnesty International’s main legal office in London. She received her law degree and a Master’s degree in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the University of Washington. In her spare time she enjoys writing children’s books, going to open houses, and gardening.