No Bull Guide to Citizenship [Paperback]

Achal Mehra (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2000 | ISBN-10: 1893333043 | ISBN-13: 978-1893333048

The No Bull Guide to Citizenship demystifies the naturalization process for the general public. It explains naturalization law in simple, understandable language and systematically outlines the steps involved in filing naturalization applications.

Even though nine in 10 applications are approved by the INS, the citizenship application process is cause for needless anxiety among the hundreds of thousands of immigrants who apply for it annually. The No Bull Guide to Citizenship is the one-stop resource for answers to all your questions on U.S. citizenship, including the application process.

Nearly six million alien permanent residents, almost half of all "green card" holders living in the United States, are eligible for U.S. citizenship. Prompted by changes in welfare laws and concerns over the country's tightening immigration policies, the number of citizenship applications in recent years have almost quadrupled to over 1.5 million annually.

This no bull, comprehensive guide examines the advantages and disadvantages of U.S. citizenship; requirements for eligibility; naturalization forms; language and civics requirements; INS interview; oath ceremony and dual citizenship.

The No Bull Guide to Citizenship is edited by Achal Mehra, Ph.D., associate professor of communications at Albright College and editor of Little India, a monthly feature magazine targeted at the Asian Indian community in the United States. Dr. Mehra has authored or edited four previous books, including Free Flow Information, Press Systems in Asean, Newspaper Management in the New Multimedia Age and Communication Development and Human Rights.

Separate sections in the book provide detailed and wide-ranging information on such areas as:

The advantages and disadvantages of U.S. citizenship. Requirements for eligibility. Reasons for disqualification. Step-by-step completion of naturalization forms. Red flags: The areas you need to be cautious about. The INS Citizenship Test: Complete list of 100 questions with answers. The simpler 65/20 Citizenship Test for people over 65. The language requirements. The INS interview. The citizenship oath and ceremony. Dual citizenship: Can you retain your current citizenship after taking U.S. citizenship? List of countries that allow dual nationality. The application checklist. Citizenship for children and veterans.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Concise guide for prospective citizens explains the naturalization process and answers common questions. -- Multicultural Review

Demystifies the naturalization process. -- India Post

This no frills guide sifts through the labyrinth of acquiring U.S. citizenship. -- Filipinas Magazine

Useful for those who want to become citizens, as well as for those still wondering if citizenship is for them. -- India West

From the Back Cover

The No Bull, comprehensive, do-it-yourself guide to acquiring U.S. citizenship. The No Bull Guide sifts through the bull to help immigrants process their own citizenship applications with the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Hard nosed information on: The advantages and disadvantages of U.S. citizenship. Requirements for eligibility. Reasons for disqualification. Step-by-step completion of naturalization forms. Red flags: The areas you need to be cautious about. The INS Citizenship Test: Complete list of 100 questions with answers. The simpler 65/20 Citizenship Test for people over 65. The language requirements. The INS interview. The citizenship oath and ceremony. Dual citizenship: Can you retain your current citizenship after taking U.S. citizenship? List of countries that allow dual nationality. The application checklist. Citizenship for children and veterans.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Nobel Pub (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893333043
• ISBN-13: 978-1893333048
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,012,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Emigration & Immigration

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars [...], August 3, 2001

By 

"raedrenn" (MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Bull Guide to Citizenship (Paperback)

It is only about 80 (small) pages long and tells you nothing you can't find out for yourself on the INS website (www.ins.gov) In fact, it IS the INS website verbatim. Loads of forms and the usual 100 questions you see every where else. The only useful bit was the list of countries allowing Dual Citizenship.

5.0 out of 5 stars Straightforward and succinct guide, March 20, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: No Bull Guide to Citizenship (Paperback)

If you are planning to take out US citizenship, this is the guide for you. It is simple and straightforward. A lot of the other guides I looked at danced around the subject and never provided the information I really needed. You will it here in direct and straightforward language. I recommend it very highly as you consider citizenship.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent do it yourself guide, March 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: No Bull Guide to Citizenship (Paperback)

This is an excellent guide for those contemplating citizenship. Succinctly evaluates the merits/demerits of taking out U.S. citizenship and then carefully walks reader through the process and forms. Also carries the list of 100 citizenship questions and has a useful list of countries offering dual citizenship.