Passing the U.S. citizenship examination is no easy task. However, the actual test is just one aspect of the entire process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Understanding the complete process, from start to finish, is the true key of achieving your dream. Become a U.S. Citizen can help turn that dream into a reality. Focusing on the many paths to citizenship, it guides you through the entire process and helps cut the time it takes to become a citizen. This important resource gives you everything you need to successfully understand each of the steps toward achieving citizenship. • The required forms with instructions for completing them correctly • The back-up documentation required to support your application • The examination for citizenship with tips for scoring higher • The English language requirement--what you really need to know • The interview--how to say what you want to say, and not what you don't • Plus, common problems and how to avoid them

Introduction – Overview of U.S. Citizenship & the Naturalization Process Chapter 1: Why Become a U.S. Citizen? Advantages of Becoming a U.S. Citizen Disadvantages of Applying for Citizenship Summary Checklist Chapter 2: Who Qualifies for U.S. Citizenship Permanent Resident Status Residency Requirements Physical Presence Requirement Age Requirement Good Moral Character Loyalty to U.S. Constitution English Language Requirement Knowledge of Civics and U.S. History Summary Checklist Chapter 3: How Do I Apply for Citizenship? Timing of Application Checklist The Necessary Application Documents and Fees Where to File Your Application Checklist Chapter 4: What Happens Once My Application Has Been Filed? Receipt of Your Application Fingerprinting Process Applicant Interview Chapter 5: When Do I Find Out Whether I Am a U.S. Citizen? Approval of the Application Denial of the Application Appendix: Blank Forms Index

Kurt A. Wagner, MBA, JD (Magna Cum Laude) is an attorney, author, university lecturer, and founder of the Law & Consulting Offices of Kurt A. Wagner, comprising Wagner & Schell, L.L.P. and the Law Offices of Kurt A. Wagner, P.C., with offices in Illinois and Austria.
He is a member of the Immigration and International Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Washington, D.C. Bar Association. He formerly served as a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Political Officer and Consular Officer with experience in visa processing at U.S. embassies abroad. He teaches classes on legal topics at the University of Klagenfurt and the Carinthia Technical Institute in Austria.

He recieved his Juris Doctor and MBA degrees from Southern Illinois Univeristy where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Southern Illinois University Law Journal. Mr. Wagner currently lives in the EU Member State of Austria.

 

Become a U.S. Citizen by Kurt A. Wagner Attorney at Law
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