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Everything you need to become a naturalized U.S. citizenFor a green card holder, taking the next step to U.S. citizenship offers a host of benefits. But the application process itself can be long and confusing. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen, you can save months, or even years. Best of all, you’ll know that you are taking each needed step in the most efficient way.Learn how to:make sure you are eligible for citizenshipunderstand the risks and rewards of applyingfill out application formsstudy for the citizenship examinterview successfullydeal with any setbackshelp family members immigrateenjoy your status as a U.S. citizenBecoming a U.S. Citizen also shows how you may be able to take advantage of special benefits and procedures if you have a disability, are in the military, or are the spouse of a U.S. citizen.This new edition reflects current and proposed laws, as well as new fees and procedures.

Strategies that work in California''s unique market.Looking for a house in the Golden State? How to Buy a House in California will show you how to get a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years.With this bestseller in hand, you''ll learn how to:choose a house and neighborhood you''ll loveselect and manage a knowledgeable, hard-working agentqualify for the best mortgagefigure out how much down payment you can affordmake an offer and negotiate a good deal<compete in multiple-bid situationsinspect a house for problems and hazardsbuy and sell houses simultaneously, andget through escrow successfully.Packed with checklists and financial information, How to Buy a House in California will guide you step-by-step through the process of buying a home.Not a California resident? Check out Nolo''s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home for information on buying a home in your state.

What’s the best way to get the highest return if you want to sell your home now? With pent-up demand for homes, you hope yours will inspire multiple offers; but want to make sure to choose a solid one that will proceed successfully to closing. Selling Your House: Nolo''s Essential Guide provides the practical and legal steps you''ll need to take to reach your goal. Written with the current market and national economy in mind, this book goes over the specifics that homeowners need to know in order to make the sale. Whether you''re selling your property because of a job change, growing family, or financial troubles, you''ll get the information and guidance you need, including how to: check out your local market decide on the right price hire the best real estate professionals to help you dress up, market, and otherwise set your house apart from the pack make required disclosures, and negotiate and successfully close the sale.Selling Your House: Nolo''s Essential Guide draws on input from a wide range of experts, helping you conclude a sale you’ll be satisfied with, no matter the state of your local housing market.

Many people have misconceptions about the complex tangle that is U.S. immigration law. Even a prospective immigrant with simple questions about who is eligible to come to the U.S. on a permanent or temporary basis will find the rules hard to interpret, and even harder to act upon. U.S. Immigration Made Easy demystifies the system, discussing almost every possible way to legally enter, live in, or stay in the United States. Learn how the immigration system really works and find out whether you qualify for: a work visa a student visa asylum or refugee status a green card through family, employment, or in some other category Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) a U visa, and more.Get tips on dealing with paperwork, government officials, delays and denials. Plus, you''ll get step-by-step instructions on filling out and filing application forms, and learn the best way to approach the enormous U.S. government bureaucracy.Thoroughly updated and revised, this edition covers the latest changes in immigration law, including expansion of the new “provisional waiver of unlawful presence” to family members of lawful permanent residents living in the U.S.), the latest average processing times, and much more.

Whether you''re ready for a new entrepreneurial opportunity or considering renting out a home instead of selling, you''ll need to learn the basics of being a landlord. Let First-Time Landlord show you how to start your landlording business and maintain it in your spare time. Get the concise information you need to start making money with a single-family home, written for property owners with little business savvy -- and even less time and patience. Learn how to rent out your property lawfully and safely with valuable information on: how to determine whether the property will turn a profit landlord business basics finding the right tenants preparing and signing the lease handling repairs complying with your state''s rental laws dealing with problem tenants, and preparing for sale of the property. From timely tips to true stories from successful landlords, First-Time Landlord is an indispensable book for property owners who want to rent out a single-family home without the hassle -- quickly, efficiently and legally.

Buyers can’t wait to get a look at your home—but what’s the best way to earn the highest return? You may hope to inspire multiple offers, but also want to make sure to choose a buyer who will close the deal without last-minute issues or drama. Selling Your House: Nolo''s Essential Guide provides the practical and legal guidance you''ll need to make the deal happen. Whether you''re moving up or downsizing, or selling because of a job change, growing family, or financial troubles, you''ll get useful information that will help you: figure out how much comparable homes are selling for decide on the right price hire real estate professionals to help you dress up, market, and otherwise set your house apart from the pack make required disclosures, and negotiate and successfully close the sale.Selling Your House: Nolo’s Essential Guide draws on input from a wide range of experts, helping you conclude a sale you’ll be satisfied with, no matter the state of your local housing market.