The Immigrant Legal Resource Center continues to write and publish the most accessible and comprehensive guide on citizenship and naturalization in the country. This indispensable guide addresses the entire process of representing a naturalization applicant from the initial client meeting through the oath of allegiance. Included in this guide are sample forms, practice guides and tips, and many other critical tools for private attorneys, nonprofit practitioners, pro bono law firms, and other providers working with community-based organizations. One of the strengths of this resource is that it is very easy to read and understand for lawyers, community advocates, paralegals, community and labor organizers, and teachers.
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
