Learn how to qualify for residency, gain a green card, and achieve citizenship U.S. Citizenship For Dummies is your guide to all the steps of the immigration and naturalization process. Aligned with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations, this book helps you study for the Civics test, understand the interview process, and prepare for the English language test. Plus, you’ll find clear information on immigration laws and policies, so you can be sure you’re following the needed steps during your entire citizenship journey. Inside: Get clear, reliable information on the immigration and naturalization processFind instructions for filling out applications and forms, including Form N-400Know your rights—update yourself on recent changes to immigration laws and the latest test contentUnderstand the different types of visas and green cards, and get answers to your questionsU.S. Citizenship for Dummies is a great place to start for those hoping to apply for permanent U.S. citizenship.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-04-08
Mått:183 x 229 x 28 mm
Vikt:522 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:400
Upplaga:3
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781394420995

Utforska kategorier

Centralt styre och förvaltning inom Samhälle och politik
Politiskt förtryck inom Samhälle och politik
Vardagsjuridik inom Juridik

Mer om författaren

Jennifer Gagliardi has taught ESL/Citizenship since 2002 and hosts the US Citizenship Podcast. She has helped naturalize more than 200 new citizens through community outreach projects and presents workshops on citizenship at adult education conferences around the country. She’s the author of previous editions of U.S. Citizenship For Dummies.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction 1Part 1: Pursuing Immigration and Citizenship 5Chapter 1: The Joys of Becoming a U.S Citizen 7Chapter 2: Meeting the Officials Who Can Help You on Your Quest 37Chapter 3: Finding Out about Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas 51Chapter 4: Filling Out the Forms 77Part 2: Doing the Interview, Getting Help, and Following the Rules 105Chapter 5: Acing Your Naturalization Interview 107Chapter 6: Keeping on Top of Changes in Immigration Law. 125Chapter 7: Getting Help When You Need It 135Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Immigration Glitches 145Part 3: Exploring U.S History, Government, and Culture 157Chapter 9: U.S History in a Nutshell, Part I: The Colonial Period and Independence 159Chapter 10: U.S History in a Nutshell, Part II: Expansion to the Industrial Revolution 175Chapter 11: U.S History in a Nutshell, Part III: World War I to the Present 189Chapter 12: The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution 211Chapter 13: Understanding the United States Federal Government 227Chapter 14: Looking at State, Tribal, and Local Governments 241Chapter 15: Recognizing the Emblems of America 255Chapter 16: Celebrating U.S Holidays and Observances 269Chapter 17: Understanding Civic Life 283Part 4: Practicing for the Citizenship Tests 297Chapter 18: Preparing for the Civics, Reading, and Writing Tests 299Chapter 19: Preparing for the Speaking Test 313Part 5: The Part of Tens 329Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Help You Pass Your Naturalization Interview 331Chapter 21: Ten Things That Can Hurt Your Naturalization Case 337Chapter 22: Ten Important American Heroes 345Chapter 23: Ten Important American Inventions 357Index 371