How to Become a U.S. Citizen

by Shpigler, Debra R.; Arco Publishing

• ISBN13: 9780768909005
• ISBN10: 0768909007
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-27
• Publisher: Arco (Peterson's)

Summary

Describes the advantages of citizenship, tells how to apply for naturalization, and reviews information covered on the examination.

Table of Contents

PART I: GETTING STARTED	3	(4)
Why Become a Citizen?	5	(2)
PART II: THE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM	7	(50)
Overview of the Immigration System	9	(2)
Purposes and Goals of the Immigration System	9	(1)
Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas	9	(2)
Nonimmigrant Visas	11	(14)
B-1 and B-2 Visitors	11	(1)
The Visa Waiver Program	12	(1)
F-1 Students	12	(1)
J-1 Exchange Visitors	12	(1)
H-1B Specialty Occupation Workers	13	(1)
The H-1B Cap	13	(1)
H-2B Temporary Workers	13	(1)
L-1 Intracompany Transferees	13	(1)
E-1 and E-2 Treaty Traders and Investors	14	(1)
TN Visas for Canadian and Mexican Professionals	14	(1)
K-1 Fiance(e)s	14	(1)
K-3 and K-4 Spouses and Children of U.S. Citizens Who Are Abroad	15	(1)
V Visas for Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents	15	(1)
Other Nonimmigrant Visas	15	(1)
What to Do if You Are Currently a Nonimmigrant	15	(10)
Stay Legal	15	(1)
Watch Dates	16	(1)
Do Not Violate the Terms of Your Visa	16	(1)
Try Not to Make Changes before the First Three Months	16	(9)
Immigrant Visas: Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident	25	(28)
What Is an Immigrant Visa?	25	(1)
Why Obtain a Green Card?	25	(1)
How Do I Obtain a Green Card?	25	(4)
Family-Based Immigration	25	(2)
Employment-Based Immigration	27	(1)
Refugees and People Seeking Asylum	27	(1)
The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery	28	(1)
Adjustment of Status	29	(24)
When You Adjust Your Status	29	(1)
How You Adjust Your Status	30	(1)
What You Should Do while Your Application Is Pending	30	(1)
The Final Interview	31	(22)
The 1996 Immigration Laws	53	(4)
Introduction to the 1996 Immigration Laws	53	(1)
Summary of Key Provisions	53	(2)
Aggravated Felony Provisions	53	(1)
New Public Charge Provisions	54	(1)
Unlawful Presence and Bars to Admissibility	55	(1)
The Effect of the 19% Immigration Laws	55	(2)
PART III: NATURALIZATION	57	(60)
Applying For Naturalization	59	(18)
Requirements For Naturalization	59	(1)
Prepare Yourself By Going To School	60	(1)
Prepare Yourself By Individual Study	61	(1)
Put It All Together	62	(1)
The Naturalization Interview	62	(15)
The English Test	63	(1)
The Civics Test	63	(1)
The Oath of Allegiance	63	(14)
Preparing For The English And Civics Tests	77	(28)
The English Test	77	(1)
Understanding and Speaking English	77	(1)
Writing a Sentence in English	77	(1)
The Civics Test	77	(28)
A Short History of the United States	78	(1)
The Revolutionary War	79	(3)
The Constitution	82	(19)
Years Of Expansion	101	(1)
The Civil War	102	(1)
Modern History	102	(2)
State and Local Governments	104	(1)
Other Important Facts	104	(1)
Practice Tests	105	(12)
Practice Test One	105	(2)
Answer Key-Practice Test One	107	(1)
Practice Test Two	107	(2)
Answer Key-Practice Test Two	109	(1)
Practice Test Three	109	(2)
Answer Key-Practice Test Three	111	(1)
The Official INS Interview Questions	111	(4)
Answers	113	(2)
Questions For Applicants Meeting The 65/20 Exception	115	(2)
Answers	116	(1)
PART IV: APPENDIX OF INS FORMS	117