Just Released! Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship: The Essential Legal Guide

Just Released!
Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship: The Essential Legal Guide

Highlights

Detailed explanations of the grounds of good moral character, possible defenses, and strategy considerations
A separate 40-page chapter devoted to the consequences of criminal convictions and conduct on naturalization cases
A clear and complete description of the myriad of ways in which an absence could affect one’s naturalization application
Explanation of what to do if a naturalization application is denied
How to determine if a client may already be a U.S. citizen through either acquisition or derivation of citizenship
A separate chapter of more than 50 pages on working with clients with disabilities
Dozens of examples demonstrating the legal concepts and thousands of citations to the law, regulations, and court cases

New in this Edition

Updated discussions of good moral character incorporating new policy guidance and case law
Comprehensive explanation of the newest N-400 form and how to best complete it
Completely updated, user-friendly charts on how to determine if someone gained U.S. citizenship through acquisition or derivation of citizenship
Updated section on how to help applicants with disabilities apply for naturalization

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Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship: The Essential Legal Guide- Just Released!
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A Guide for Immigration Advocates- NEW!
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T Visas: A Critical Immigration Option for Survivors of Human Trafficking
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and Other Immigration Options for Children & Youth
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Essentials of Asylum Law
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Motions to Suppress: Protecting the Constitutional Rights of Immigrants in Removal Proceedings
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Families & Immigration: A Practical Guide
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The VAWA Manual
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Hardship in Immigration Law: How to Prepare Winning Applications for Hardship Waivers and Cancellation of Removal
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Remedies and Strategies for Permanent Resident Clients
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Parole in Immigration Law
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DACA: The Essential Legal Guide
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