Becoming a U.S. Citizen (Nolo) (2021 Ed.)

Front Matter

• Front Matter
• Your Companion on the Path to U.s. Citizenship
• Glossary: Words You Need to Know
• Index

Your Companion on the Path to U.s. Citizenship

• Front Matter
• Your Companion on the Path to U.s. Citizenship
• Glossary: Words You Need to Know
• Index

Chapter 1 Deciding Whether to Apply for Citizenship

• Chapter 1 Deciding Whether to Apply for Citizenship
• A. The Disadvantages of Applying for Citizenship
• B. The Advantages of U.s. Citizenship

Chapter 2 Are You Eligible for U.s. Citizenship?

• Chapter 2 Are You Eligible for U.s. Citizenship?
• A. Confirming Your Permanent Resident Status
• B. Your Physical Location During Permanent Residency
• C. The Age Requirement
• D. Demonstrating Good Moral Character
• E. English Language Skills
• F. The U.s. History and Government Exam
• G. Loyalty to the U.s.
• H. Overview: Are You Ready to Apply?

Chapter 3 Preparing and Submitting Your Application

• Chapter 3 Preparing and Submitting Your Application
• A. What You'll Put in Your Application Packet
• B. Preparing Your Cover Letter
• C. Filling Out Uscis Form N-400
• D. Submitting the Application

Chapter 4 Between Filing and Interview: Dealing with the Wait

• Chapter 4 Between Filing and Interview: Dealing with the Wait
• A. Improving Your Eligibility for Citizenship
• B. Tracking Your Application and Dealing with Delays
• C. If You Move or Travel
• D. Requesting Emergency Attention
• E. When All Else Fails, Call Your U.s. Congressperson

Chapter 5 Preparing for the English Exam

• Chapter 5 Preparing for the English Exam
• A. How Much English You'll Need to Know
• B. How Uscis Tests Your English
• C. Study Resources

Chapter 6 Preparing for the U.s. History and Government Exam

• Chapter 6 Preparing for the U.s. History and Government Exam
• A. Your Exam Preparation Strategy
• B. Learning the Answers to the 100 Questions
• C. The 20 Questions for Applicants Age 65 and Older

Chapter 7 Overcoming Disability when Applying for Citizenship

• Chapter 7 Overcoming Disability when Applying for Citizenship
• A. How to Become the Applicant's Designated Representative
• B. Accommodating a Disability
• C. Obtaining a Disability-based Waiver of the Exam Requirements
• D. Requesting a Waiver of the Oath of Allegiance Requirement

Chapter 8 The Interview

• Chapter 8 The Interview
• A. Final Preparation
• B. The Naturalization Interview
• C. If the Interview Goes Badly
• D. Approval or Denial: What's Next?

Chapter 9 Denials, Appeals, and Repeat Interviews

• Chapter 9 Denials, Appeals, and Repeat Interviews
• A. Retaking the Exams
• B. Providing More Documents
• C. Choosing to Appeal or Reapply
• D. How to Appeal
• E. What to Do if You Lose the Appeal
• F. Reapplying for Citizenship

Chapter 10 Legal Help Beyond This Book

• Chapter 10 Legal Help Beyond This Book
• A. When Do You Need a Lawyer?
• B. Gather Names of Prospective Attorneys
• C. Avoid Sleazy Lawyers
• D. Choosing Among Lawyers
• E. Signing Up Your Lawyer
• F. Firing Your Lawyer
• G. Do-it-yourself Legal Research

Chapter 11 After You Are Approved

• Chapter 11 After You Are Approved
• A. The Swearing-in Ceremony
• B. How to Prove Your U.s. Citizenship
• C. Registering to Vote in U.s. Elections
• D. Citizenship for Your Children
• E. Helping Other Family Members Immigrate

Glossary: Words You Need to Know

• Front Matter
• Your Companion on the Path to U.s. Citizenship
• Glossary: Words You Need to Know
• Index

Index

• Front Matter
• Your Companion on the Path to U.s. Citizenship
• Glossary: Words You Need to Know
• Index