Becoming a U.S. Citizen - Gde. to the Law, Exam and Intvw.

Table of Contents......Page 9
Your Companion on the Path to U.S. Citizenship......Page 13
1. Deciding Whether to Apply for Citizenship......Page 17
A. The Disadvantages of Applying for Citizenship......Page 18
B. The Advantages of U.S. Citizenship......Page 30
2. Are You Eligible for U.S. Citizenship?......Page 37
A. Confirming Your Permanent Resident Status......Page 40
B. Your Physical Location During Permanent Residency......Page 54
D. Demonstrating Good Moral Character......Page 70
E. English Language Skills......Page 92
F. The U.S. History and Government Exam......Page 93
G. Loyalty to the U.S.......Page 96
H. Overview: Are You Ready to Apply?......Page 99
3. Preparing and Submitting Your Application......Page 101
A. What You’ll Put in Your Application Packet......Page 103
C. Filling Out USCIS Form N-400......Page 106
D. Submitting the Application......Page 119
4. Between Filing and Interview: Dealing With the Wait......Page 143
A. Improving Your Eligibility for Citizenship......Page 144
B. Tracking Your Application and Dealing With Delays......Page 145
C. If You Move or Go on Vacation......Page 156
D. Requesting Emergency Attention......Page 158
E.  When All Else Fails, Call Your U.S. Congressperson......Page 159
5. Preparing for the English Exam......Page 161
A. How Much English You’ll Need to Know......Page 162
B. How USCIS Tests Your English......Page 163
C. Study Resources......Page 169
6. Preparing for the U.S. History and Government Exam......Page 171
A. Your Exam Preparation Strategy......Page 172
B. Learning the Answers to the 100 Questions......Page 174
C. The 20 Questions for Applicants Age 65 and Older......Page 193
7. Overcoming Disability When Applying for Citizenship......Page 207
A. How to Become the Applicant’s Designated Representative......Page 209
B. Accommodating Your Disability......Page 212
C. Obtaining a Disability-Based Waiver of the Exam Requirements......Page 216
D. Requesting a Waiver of the Oath of Allegiance Requirement......Page 226
8. The Interview......Page 229
A. Final Preparation......Page 233
B. The Interview......Page 239
C. If the Interview Goes Badly......Page 246
D. Approval or Denial: What’s Next?......Page 247
9. Denials, Appeals, and Repeat Interviews......Page 251
A. Retaking the Exams......Page 252
B. Providing More Documents......Page 253
C. Choosing to Appeal or Reapply......Page 258
D. How to Appeal......Page 261
F. Reapplying for Citizenship......Page 270
10. Legal Help Beyond This Book......Page 273
A. When Do You Need a Lawyer?......Page 274
B. Gather Names of Prospective Attorneys......Page 276
C. Avoid Sleazy Lawyers......Page 277
D. Choosing Among Lawyers......Page 279
E. Signing Up Your Lawyer......Page 284
F. Firing Your Lawyer......Page 286
G. Do-It-Yourself Legal Research......Page 287
11. After You Are Approved......Page 293
A. The Swearing-In Ceremony......Page 294
B. How to Prove Your Citizenship......Page 300
D. Citizenship for Your Children......Page 301
E. Helping Other Family Members Immigrate......Page 306
Glossary. Words You Need to Know......Page 311
Index......Page 319
Related Products......Page 335
Web Resources......Page 0