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4th edition Becoming a U.S. Citizen A Guide to the Law, Exam & Interview By Ilona M. Bray, J.D. The N O L O Story Dear friends, Since 1971, Nolo has worked hard to help Americans get a fair shake from the legal system. How? By producing books, software, forms and a website that translate legal jargon into plain English, offer clear instructions for routine tasks and break down complex systems into easy-to-understand components. All of our publications are relentlessly researched and tested by a dedicated group of in-house legal editors. And when we come out with a new edition, you’ll know that it’s been thoroughly updated. There’s a reason why Nolo is not only the nation’s oldest, but also the most respected provider of legal information. Our mission, reflected in everything we publish, is to give consumers and small businesses the best information available. We’re proud that tens of millions of Americans have looked to Nolo to help them solve their problems and achieve their goals. Ralph Warner, Nolo co-founder N O L O Your Legal Companion “In Nolo you can trust.” —THE NEW YORK TIMES OUR MISSION Make the law as simple as possible, saving you time, money and headaches. Whether you have a simple question or a complex problem, turn to us at: NOLO.COM Your all-in-one legal resource Need quick information about wills, patents, adoptions, starting a business—or anything else that’s affected by the law? Nolo.com is packed with free articles, legal updates, resources and a complete catalog of our books and software. NOLO NOW Make your legal documents online Creating a legal document has never been easier or more cost-effective! Featuring Nolo’s Online Will, as well as online forms for LLC formation, incorporation, divorce, name change—and many more! Check it out at http://nolonow.nolo.com. NOLO’S LAWYER DIRECTORY Meet your new attorney If you want advice from a qualified attorney, turn to Nolo’s Lawyer Directory—the only directory that lets you see hundreds of in-depth attorney profiles so you can pick the one that’s right for you. Find it at http://lawyers.nolo.com. ALWAYS UP TO DATE Sign up for NOLO’S LEGAL UPDATER Old law is bad law. We’ll email you when we publish an updated edition of this book—sign up for this free service at nolo.com/ legalupdater. Find the latest updates at NOLO.COM Recognizing that the law can change even before you use this book, we post legal updates during the life of this edition at nolo.com/updates. Is this edition the newest? ASK US! To make sure that this is the most recent available, just give us a call at 800-728-3555. (Please note that we cannot offer legal advice.) Please note We believe accurate, plain-English legal information should help you solve many of your own legal problems. But this text is not a substitute for personalized advice from a knowledgeable lawyer. If you want the help of a trained professional—and we’ll always point out situations in which we think that’s a good idea— consult an attorney licensed to practice in your state. 4th edition Becoming a U.S. Citizen A Guide to the Law, Exam & Interview By Ilona M. Bray, J.D. Fourth Edition SEPTEMBER 2008 Cover Design susan putney Production margaret livingston Proofreading ANI DIMUSHEVA Index MEDEA MINNICH Printing DELTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS, INC. Bray, Ilona M., 1962Becoming a U.S. citizen : a guide to the law, exam, & interview / by Ilona M. Bray. -- 4th ed. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN-13: 978-1-4133-0896-9 (pbk.) ISBN-10: 1-4133-0896-1 (pbk.) 1. Naturalization--United States--Popular works. 2. Citizenship--United States-Examinations, questions, etc. I. Title. II. Title: Becoming a US citizen