Becoming a U. S. Citizen: A Guide to the Law, Exam and Interview »

Bray is an author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in real estate, immigration law, and nonprofit fundraising. She is co-author of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home and also edits a number of Nolo's small business 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 Masters degree in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the University of Washington.

The path from green card to U.S. citizenship can be a winding one-and running into bureaucratic hassles is inevitable. But with Becoming a U.S.  Citizen, you can shave years off the time it takes to become a citizen.
This all-in-one book will take you through the application process from beginning to end, helping you to:

*make sure you are eligible (and won't risk getting deported if you apply)
*use special exceptions for disabled persons, military personnel, spouses
of citizens and others
*prepare the application forms and documents
*study for the citizenship exam
*have a successful interview
*deal with delays, lost applications or other complications
*enjoy your new status as a U.S. citizen
*help family members immigrate

The revised 2nd edition details the INS reorganization under the Department of Homeland Security, new government guidelines on requesting fee and exam waivers, the new right to posthumous citizenship for U.S.  soldiers killed in action and much more. Becoming a U.S. Citizen provides the most current forms, with line-by-line instructions to fill them out, plus handy checklists that help you organize the application and interview materials.

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Covers topics that most other guides don't, helping you to avoid troublespots.

I. Introduction
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 Appendices
A. USCIS District Office and Sub-Office Addresses
B. 100 Sample U.S. History and Government Questions With Answers
C. Tear-Out Immigration Forms