Citizenship Materials

Alesi, Gladys. U.S. Citizenship Test. Hauppauge, NY: Barron’s, 2005. Print.

Updated manual with resources on passing the United States citizenship test. Includes exercises, explanations, and review of U.S. history, government and geography.

Bray, Illona. Becoming a U.S. Citizen: A Guide to the Law, Exam, and Interview. Berkley: Nolo, 2004. Print.

Extensive guide on the laws around U.S. citizenship, passing the exam, and acing the interview. Clear explanations of complex laws.

Cortés Jr, Luis. A Simple Guide to U.S. Immigration and Citizenship. Atria, 2008. Print.

Guide designed to answer common questions about U.S. citizenship.

Hilgeman, Karen. McGraw-Hill’s U.S. Citizenship Test with DVD. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2009. Print.

Essential study guide to the United States Citizenship Test with sample questions, current exam facts, and a step-by-step preparation program.

Learning Express. Pass the U.S. Citizenship Exam. LearningExpress, 2008. Print.

Comprehensive guide to the recently updated U.S. citizenship exam. Written in easy-to-read English for students of all levels.

New Reader’s Press. Citizenship Passing the Test Series. New Reader’s Press, 2008. Print.

Detailed series of books and audio CDs designed to present visuals, text and audio to cater towards all types of learners seeking help with the U.S. citizenship test.

Schell, Debbie M., Richard E. Schell and Kurt A. Wagner. Become a U.S. Citizen. Sphinx, 2007. Print.

Start to finish guide to completing the entire process of becoming a U.S. citizen.

Vasic, Ivan. The Immigration Handbook: A Practical Guide to United States Visas, Permanent Residency and Citizenship. McFarland, 2008. Print.

Handbook written in a readable form details every step to gaining citizenship, from obtaining a visa, to residency, to full citizenship. Includes list of important websites.

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