Introduction 1 Part 1: Pursuing Immigration and Citizenship 5 Chapter 1: The Joys of Becoming a U.S Citizen 7 Chapter 2: Meeting the Officials Who Can Help You on Your Quest 37 Chapter 3: Finding Out about Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas 51 Chapter 4: Filling Out the Forms 77 Part 2: Doing the Interview, Getting Help, and Following the Rules 105 Chapter 5: Acing Your Naturalization Interview 107 Chapter 6: Keeping on Top of Changes in Immigration Law. 125 Chapter 7: Getting Help When You Need It 135 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Immigration Glitches 145 Part 3: Exploring U.S History, Government, and Culture 157 Chapter 9: U.S History in a Nutshell, Part I: The Colonial Period and Independence 159 Chapter 10: U.S History in a Nutshell, Part II: Expansion to the Industrial Revolution 175 Chapter 11: U.S History in a Nutshell, Part III: World War I to the Present 189 Chapter 12: The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution 211 Chapter 13: Understanding the United States Federal Government 227 Chapter 14: Looking at State, Tribal, and Local Governments 241 Chapter 15: Recognizing the Emblems of America 255 Chapter 16: Celebrating U.S Holidays and Observances 269 Chapter 17: Understanding Civic Life 283 Part 4: Practicing for the Citizenship Tests 297 Chapter 18: Preparing for the Civics, Reading, and Writing Tests 299 Chapter 19: Preparing for the Speaking Test 313 Part 5: The Part of Tens 329 Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Help You Pass Your Naturalization Interview 331 Chapter 21: Ten Things That Can Hurt Your Naturalization Case 337 Chapter 22: Ten Important American Heroes 345 Chapter 23: Ten Important American Inventions 357 Index 371.