U.S. Immigration & Citizenship [Paperback]

Allan Wernick (Author)

Book Description

Series: U.S. Immigration & Citizenship | Publication Date: May 28, 2002

It's harder than ever to get into the United States. It's even harder to stay. This book helps you do both.
Want to become a temporary or permanent resident of the United States? A citizen? You (and your loved ones) can. And the more you know, the better your chances.
Inside is the invaluable information you must have to legally immigrate to the United States. Written by a top immigration lawyer, you'll discover how to avoid the traps that delay entry and how to use shortcuts that speed up the process, as well as:
·The easiest way to obtain and extend your visa
·Things that help—and hurt—your application
·An extensive guide to Internet resources on immigration law
·When you need a lawyer (and when you don't)
·A comprehensive nationwide listing of immigration assistance agencies
·Rules and rights for workers and employers
·Interview questions and answers used by INS examiners
·How much English you need to know to become a citizen
·Sample forms and step-by-step directions for filling them out
·And much more!
This is the ultimate immigration resource for you, your family, and your loved ones. You won't just learn the rules of the immigration "game," you'll learn how to win with this invaluable, easy-to-follow reference guide.

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From the Inside Flap

It's harder than ever to get into the United States. It's even harder to stay. This book helps you do both.
Want to become a temporary or permanent resident of the United States? A citizen? You (and your loved ones) can. And the more you know, the better your chances.
Inside is the invaluable information you must have to legally immigrate to the United States. Written by a top immigration lawyer, you'll discover how to avoid the traps that delay entry and how to use shortcuts that speed up the process, as well as:
·The easiest way to obtain and extend your visa
·Things that help—and hurt—your application
·An extensive guide to Internet resources on immigration law
·When you need a lawyer (and when you don't)
·A comprehensive nationwide listing of immigration assistance agencies
·Rules and rights for workers and employers
·Interview questions and answers used by INS examiners
·How much English you need to know to become a citizen
·Sample forms and step-by-step directions for filling them out
·And much more!
This is the ultimate immigration resource for you, your family, and your loved ones. You won't just learn the rules of the immigration "game," you'll learn how to win with this invaluable, easy-to-follow reference guide.

About the Author

Allan Wernick is the director of the Citizen and Naturalization Project of the City University of New York and a nationally recognized attorney and expert on immigration law and procedure. One of his weekly columns on immigration law appears in the New York Daily News, and the other column, "Immigration and Citizens," is syndicated nationwide by King Features Syndicate.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles; 3 Rev Sub edition (May 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761536280
• ISBN-13: 978-0761536284
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #693,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Understand U.S. Immigration Law through examples., April 5, 2003

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Harinath Thummalapalli (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: U.S. Immigration & Citizenship (Paperback)

The most striking thing about this book is the extensive use of examples throughout the book. One of the main problems in understanding the law is trying to figure out how it applies to your particular situation. The use of examples is one of the best ways for an author to explain the various aspects of any law. In this book, the author did such a fantastic job that I have picked up the book at various times in the last decade to figure out how I can solve my own particular immigration problem and I was able to fix it very fast. He does such a great job that I got carried away by the confidence the book inspires and decided to handle one of the more difficult immigration situations myself. It worked out alright but in hindsight, I should have taken the assistance of a lawyer to make things easier for myself.

Another tremendous advantage in using this book is the latest updates available through the author's website (you will have to find this yourself using Google since Amazon reviews are not allowed to have web addresses in them - any addresses will be removed automatically). Immigration law is constantly changing and it is risky to follow the advice of any book since it would be outdated the day it was printed. The author is a well known authority on the subject and in the past, I have seen that he has always been very prompt in posting updates to the book between editions and also giving his interpretations of the latest changes to the U.S. Immigration law.

One thing I was told by several immigration lawyers in 1997 is that you don't need to find a local lawyer for immigration related issues. I am not sure if this is still true but what it means is that you don't have to despair if you live in an area that doesn't have a great immigration lawyer. You can always find someone with a good reputation that may be in another state. Based on the number of immigration issues I have gone through, I would strongly recommend anyone in similar shoes to be armed with the knowledge gained through books like this one, but still consult a good lawyer (especially if you are in a complicated situation).

The final step that I have pending is becoming a U.S. citizen (I am a permanent resident right now) and I am using this book to take care of this by myself. I wish you all the best of luck and I hope you find this book as valuable as I did.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't need a lawyer after reading this book, August 16, 2002

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m. (New York , NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: U.S. Immigration & Citizenship (Paperback)

I just read the 3rd edition of professor Wernick's "U.S. Immigration and Citizenship" book and never felt more confident filing papers with the INS. Moreover, in his currently updated edition Allan Wernick explains the intricacies of the immigration law so clearly that even a layman can grasp its basic concepts. The procedures are illustrated by real stories, each one a distinct immigration problem, which translate the dry and complicated legal lingo into plain English that may be eastily understood in the immigrant communities. This very carefully designed book touches on all important aspects of the immigration procedures and explaines recent changes in the law.
Considering that every Thursday the author answers immigration questions in his Daily News column (I am an avid reader), I must say that Allan Wernick's book is the only up-to-date book on the market. Before you spend your money on a lawyer, I strongly recommend to check out Allan Wernick's "US Immigration and Citizenship."

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very usefull and well written, August 16, 2002

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D. Kaufman "Connoisseur" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: U.S. Immigration & Citizenship (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for anyone going through the hurdles of US Immigration. The author covers all bases and still keeps the text easy to read and easy to reference. I have seen Mr. Wernick speak and have read his authoritative newspaper column and this book lives up to his usual high standards. It is the only book of its kind you will need and with the high cost of legal advice, you will save time and money.