6 Part 2: Doing the Interview, Getting Help, and Following the Rules Chapter 5: Acing Your Naturalization Interview Who Needs to Interview with the USCIS? Passing Your Naturalization Interview Communicating with the USCIS Following Up: What Happens After the Interview Chapter 6: Keeping on Top of Changes in Immigration Law Understanding the Post-9/11 Changes to the Immigration System Overhauling Immigration Laws in 1990 Understanding the Significance of the 1996 Immigration Law Changes Recognizing Helpful Immigration Law Changes Staying Abreast of Changes in Immigration Law Chapter 7: Getting Help When You Need It Recognizing When You Need Professional Help Seeking Professional Help Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Immigration Glitches Communicating with the USCIS Dealing with Rejection and Appealing USCIS Decisions Demonstrating Good Moral Character Avoiding Removal
7 Part 3: Exploring U.S. History, Government, and Culture Chapter 9: U.S. History in a Nutshell, Part I: Pre-U.S. to World War I Before We Were the United States Forming a New Country Expanding the Country’s Borders Engaging in Civil War Entering the Industrial Revolution Chapter 10: U.S. History in a Nutshell, Part II: World War I to the Present The World War I Years Surviving the Great Depression The World War II Years The Cold War Years The Vietnam War The Civil Rights Movement Understanding the U.S. Today Chapter 11: The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution Announcing the Birth of a New Nation: The Declaration of Independence The Supreme Law of the Land: The Constitution Chapter 12: Understanding the United States Federal Government How the U.S. Government Works The Duties and Functions of the Executive Branch The Duties and Functions of the Legislative Branch The Duties of the Judicial Branch Chapter 13: Looking at State and Local Governments Capitals and Capitols State Governments Local Governments Chapter 14: Celebrating U.S. Holidays and Observances Federal Holidays Ten More Important Civic Holidays Heritage Months Chapter 15: Emblems of America The Flag: Old Glory The Pledge of Allegiance The National Anthem Other American Anthems Investigating American Icons American Monuments Chapter 16: Civic Life The Rights and Duties of Everyone Living in the United States The Rights and Duties of U.S. Citizens
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Part 4: Practicing for the Citizenship Tests
Chapter 17: Preparing for the English Test
Building Your Vocabulary
Brushing Up on Your Reading and Writing
Working through USCIS Form N-400
Understanding Key Words in the Oath of Allegiance
Chapter 18: Preparing for the Civics, Reading, and Writing Tests
Keeping Current
Quizzing Yourself on Civics
Preparing