TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bray,Ilona M.
TI  - Becoming a U.S. citizen: a guide to the law, exam & interview 
SN  - 9781413332889
AV  - KF4710.Z9 B73 2025
U1  - 342.73083 23
PY  - 2025///
CY  - [Berkeley, California]
PB  - Nolo
KW  - Naturalization
KW  - United States
KW  - Popular works
KW  - Citizenship
KW  - Examinations, questions, etc
KW  - Examinations
KW  - lcgft
KW  - Law for laypersons
KW  - Study guides
N1  - Includes index; Your companion on the path to U.S. citizenship --; Deciding whether to apply for U.S. citizenship; Disadvantages of applying for citizenship --; Advantages of U.S. citizenship --; 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? --; Preparing and submitting your application; What you'll put in your application packet --; Preparing your cover letter to USCIS --; Filling out USCIS Form N-400 --; Submitting the application --; Between filing and interview: Dealing with the wait; Improving your eligibility for U.S. Citizenship --; Tracking your application and dealing with delays --; If you move or travel --; Requesting emergency attention --; When all else fails, call your U.S. Congressperson --; Preparing for the English exam; How much English you'll need to know --; How USCIS tests your English --; Study resources --; Preparing for the U.S. History and Government exam; Your exam preparation strategy --; Learning the answers to the 100 questions --; The 20 questions for applicants age 65 and older --; Overcoming disability when applying for citizenship; How to become the applicant's designated representative --; How USCIS can accommodate a disability --; Obtaining a disability-based waiver of the exam requirements --; Requesting a waiver of the oath of allegiance requirement --; The interview; Final preparation for interview --; The naturalization interview --; If the interview goes badly --; Approval or denial: What's next? --; Denials, appeals, and repeat interviews; Retaking the citizenship exams --; Providing more documentation --; Choosing to appeal or reapply --; How to appeal denial of naturalization --; What to do if you lose the appeal --; Reapplying for citizenship --; 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 --; After you are approved; The swearing-in ceremony --; How to prove your U.S. Citizenship --; Registering to vote in U.S. elections --; U.S. citizenship for your children --; Helping other family members immigrate --; Words you need to know
N2  - "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 certain federal jobs, faster immigration for family, protection against deportation or new anti-immigration legislation, and more. But the application process itself can be long and confusing -- and at worst, create a risk of deportation. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen, you can save months, or even years, and avoid complications. [...] Becoming a U.S. Citizen also shows you how to ask for a reduced fee or take advantage of special exceptions if you have a disability, are in the military, or are the spouse of a U.S. citizen."--Back cover
ER  -