Previous edition: by Steven D. Heller and Cheri Sicard. New York: Wiley, 2003

Includes index

Introduction
Part 1: Pursuing immigration and citizenship. The joys of becoming a U.S. citizen ; Meeting the officials who can help you on your quest ; Finding out about immigrant and nonimmigrant visas ; Filling out the forms
Part 2: Doing the interview, getting help, and following the rules. Acing your naturalization interview ; Keeping on top of changes in immigration law ; Getting help when you need it ; Troubleshooting immigration glitches
Part 3: Exploring U.S. history, government, and culture. U.S. history in a nutshell, Part I: Pre-U.S. to World War I ; U.S. history in a nutshell, Part II: World War I to the present ; The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution ; Understanding the United States federal government ; Looking at state and local governments ; Celebrating U.S. holidays and observances ; Emblems of America ; Civic life
Part 4: Practicing for the citizenship tests. Preparing for the English test ; Preparing for the civics, reading, and writing tests
Part 5: The part of tens. Ten tips to help you pass your naturalization interview ; Ten things that can hurt your naturalization case ; Ten important American heroes
Part 6: Appendixes. The Declaration of Independence ; The United States Constitution
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In this book, expert citizenship and ESL instructor Jennifer Gagliardi walks you through the ins and outs of the complicated process of obtaining citizenship in the United States. From preparing for test day to understanding the interview process and learning about recent changes to immigration laws, this book demystifies the legal process of transforming a foreign national into a citizen of the U.S. You will get up-to-date information on the various application and immigration forms you will need to complete to become a citizen, needed preparation for the all-important interview, and complete coverage of the different visas and green cards available to foreign nationals and how you can qualify for them. Whether you are an immigrant-to-be who is interested in becoming an American citizen, or you are already a citizen but you want to bone up on U.S. history, government, and civics knowledge, this is the perfect guide to the procedural and substantive knowledge you need to understand the American immigration system