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005			20260219210825.0
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020			_a9781413332889 _q(paperback)
020			_a1413332889 _q(paperback)
035			_a.b72513548
035			_a(OCoLC)1536997448
037			_bTwo Rivers Distribution, C/O Ips Jackson 210 American Dr, Jackson, TN, USA, 38301-5070 _nSAN 631-8630
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100	1		_aBray, Ilona M., _d1962- _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aBecoming a U.S. citizen : _ba guide to the law, exam & interview / _cIlona M. Bray, J.D.
246	3		_aBecoming a United States citizen.
246	3	0	_aGuide to the law, exam & interview.
246	3		_aGuide to the law, exam and interview.
250			_a12th edition.
264		1	_a[Berkeley, California] : _bNolo, _c2025.
264		4	_c©2025
300			_a339 pages : _billustrations, map, forms ; _c23 cm.
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent.
336			_astill image _bsti _2rdacontent.
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia.
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier.
500			_aIncludes index.
505	0	0	_gYour companion on the path to U.S. citizenship -- _gDeciding whether to apply for U.S. citizenship. _tDisadvantages of applying for citizenship -- _tAdvantages of U.S. citizenship -- _gAre you eligible for U.S. citizenship. _tConfirming your permanent resident status -- _tYour physical location during permanent residency -- _tThe age requirement -- _tDemonstrating good moral character -- _tEnglish language skills -- _tThe U.S. history and government exam -- _tLoyalty to the U.S. -- _tOverview: Are you ready to apply? -- _gPreparing and submitting your application. _tWhat you'll put in your application packet -- _tPreparing your cover letter to USCIS -- _tFilling out USCIS Form N-400 -- _tSubmitting the application -- _gBetween filing and interview: Dealing with the wait. _tImproving your eligibility for U.S. Citizenship -- _tTracking your application and dealing with delays -- _tIf you move or travel -- _tRequesting emergency attention -- _tWhen all else fails, call your U.S. Congressperson -- _gPreparing for the English exam. _tHow much English you'll need to know -- _tHow USCIS tests your English -- _tStudy resources -- _gPreparing for the U.S. History and Government exam. _tYour exam preparation strategy -- _tLearning the answers to the 100 questions -- _tThe 20 questions for applicants age 65 and older -- _gOvercoming disability when applying for citizenship. _tHow to become the applicant's designated representative -- _tHow USCIS can accommodate a disability -- _tObtaining a disability-based waiver of the exam requirements -- _tRequesting a waiver of the oath of allegiance requirement -- _gThe interview. _tFinal preparation for interview -- _tThe naturalization interview -- _tIf the interview goes badly -- _tApproval or denial: What's next? -- _gDenials, appeals, and repeat interviews. _tRetaking the citizenship exams -- _tProviding more documentation -- _tChoosing to appeal or reapply -- _tHow to appeal denial of naturalization -- _tWhat to do if you lose the appeal -- _tReapplying for citizenship -- _gLegal help beyond this book. _tWhen do you need a lawyer? -- _tGather names of prospective attorneys -- _tAvoid sleazy lawyers -- _tChoosing among lawyers -- _tSigning up your lawyer -- _tFiring your lawyer -- _tDo-it-yourself legal research -- _gAfter you are approved. _tThe swearing-in ceremony -- _tHow to prove your U.S. Citizenship -- _tRegistering to vote in U.S. elections -- _tU.S. citizenship for your children -- _tHelping other family members immigrate -- _tWords you need to know.
520			_a"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.
650		0	_aNaturalization _zUnited States _vPopular works.
650		0	_aCitizenship _zUnited States _vExaminations, questions, etc.
655		7	_aExaminations. _2lcgft.
655		7	_aLaw for laypersons. _2lcgft.
655		7	_aStudy guides. _2lcgft.
907			_a.b72513548 _b12-10-25 _c07-30-25
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