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| Your Companion on the Path to U.S. Citizenship | |
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| Deciding Whether to Apply for Citizenship | |
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| The Disadvantages of Applying for Citizenship | |
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| The Advantages of U.S. Citizenship | |
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| Are You Eligible for U.S. Citizenship? | |
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| Confirming Your Permanent Resident Status | |
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| Your Physical Location During Permanent Residency | |
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| The Age Requirement | |
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| Demonstrating Good Moral Character | |
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| English Language Skills | |
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| The U.S. History and Government Exam | |
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| Loyalty to the U.S | |
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| Overview: Are You Ready to Apply? | |
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| Preparing and Submitting Your Application | |
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| What You'll Put in Your Application Packet | |
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| Preparing Your Cover Letter | |
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| Filling Out USCIS Form N-400 | |
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| Submitting the Application | |
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| Between Filing and Interview: Dealing With the Wait | |
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| Improving Your Eligibility for Citizenship | |
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| Tracking Your Application and Dealing With Delays | |
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| If You Move or Go on Vacation | |
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| Requesting Emergency Attention | |
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| When All Else Fails, Call Your U.S. Congressperson | |
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| Preparing for the English Exam | |
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| How Much English You'll Need to Know | |
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| How USCIS Tests Your English | |
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| Study Resources | |
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| Preparing for the U.S. History and Government Exam | |
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| Your Exam Preparation Strategy | |
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| Learning the Answers to the 100 Questions | |
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| The 20 Questions for Applicants Age 65 and Older | |
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| Overcoming Disability When Applying for Citizenship | |
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| How to Become the Applicant's Designated Representative | |
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| Accommodating Your Disability. | |
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| Obtaining a Disability-Based Waiver of the Exam Requirements | |
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| Requesting a Waiver of the Oath of Allegiance Requirement | |
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| The Interview | |
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| Final Preparation | |
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| The Interview | |
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| If the Interview Goes Badly | |
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| Approval or Denial: What's Next? | |
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| Denials, Appeals, and Repeat Interviews | |
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| Retaking the Exams | |
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| Providing More Documents | |
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| Choosing to Appeal or Reapply | |
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| How to Appeal | |
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| What to Do If You Lose the Appeal | |
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| Reapplying for Citizenship | |
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| Legal Help Beyond This Book | |
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| When Do You Need a Lawyer? | |
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| Gather Names of Prospective Attorneys | |
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| Avoid Sleazy Lawyers | |
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| Choosing Among Lawyers | |
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| Signing Up Your Lawyer | |
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| Firing Your Lawyer | |
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| Do-It-Yourself Legal Research | |
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| After You Are Approved | |
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| The Swearing-in Ceremony | |
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| How to Prove Your Citizenship | |
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| Registering to Vote | |
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| Citizenship for Your Children | |
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| Helping Other Family Members Immigrate | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Index | |