U.S. Immigration Made Easy [Paperback]

Laurence A. Canter (Author), Martha S. Siegel (Author), Ilona M. Bray (Editor)

Book Description

Series: U S Immigration Made Easy | Publication Date: May 2004

U.S. Immigration Made Easy covers every possible way to legally enter and live in the United States. The authors explain how the immigration system really works, and show you & how to qualify for:

*work visas *student visas *refugee status *green cards *citizenship *and more

Step-by-step instructions show how to fill out and file forms and how to approach the enormous INS bureaucracy.

The 11th edition is completely updated to provide the latest information available, covering how post-9/11 security measures affect immigration procedures.

Editorial Reviews

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Highly recommended.... Instructive and explanatory. -- United States Information Agency

It is user-friendly [and] doesn’t intimidate like some lawyers. -- India Worldwide

Well worth the investment -- considerably less than what one would pay for an hour’s consultation with a lawyer. -- Irish Echo

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Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Nolo (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413300367
• ISBN-13: 978-1413300369
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,191,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Citizenship

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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Seems great but be careful, September 1, 2001

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"hungrylava" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: U.S. Immigration Made Easy (8th Edition) (Paperback)

If you just read this book, it seems very helpful. The language is simpel, and the authors know what they are talking about. But the information regarding some forms is insufficient. An example: about form G325A the book says: "The questions are self-explanatory." But I have no idea what to fill in at "File number A-". File number? Same form says "Submit all four pages of this form." But the form in the book contains only one page. If you visit the INS website, you'll find four pages. But the INS nor this book explain what to do with two of the four pages after you filled in one for yourself and one for you relative. It would be nice if people who bought this book, got an opportunity to ask these simple questions on Nolo's website, but that doesn't seem possible. I'm afraid I need an immigration lawyer after all.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My reference book!, July 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: U.S. Immigration Made Easy (9th National Edition) (Paperback)

Well organized and written, with just enough information to bring all options to the attention of the reader. Easily read and referenced, and quite comprehensive in coverage. Rare will still be the cases in which one can really do away with counsel, but it will make one a better informed client. I particularily liked inserts on new legislation and policies (helped me guide my own process), explanations on rights and obligations associated with each status, and the exhaustively explained steps and paperwork associated with the process. All editions so far have had upgrades to stay current with the ever changing policies and INS quirk "du jour". Although I do own several older editions, I typically make a point of getting a new edition every couple of years, in order to stay current on my rights as a foreigner in the US.

48 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Immigration Book, November 27, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: U.S. Immigration Made Easy (6th ed) (Paperback)

This is the best book ever that deals with US immigration. It is like a cookbook very easy to use step by step. The book classify all immigration cases. For a particular case, the book provides a summary of the case, solution, approach, how to file, and the time-frame to complete the case. I have read the 5th edition. It is great. I can not wait till the next edition (6th) comes to buy it for myself as a valuable reference.