Updates
Here are summaries of important legal or procedural changes that affect the latest edition of this product.
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What's New in the 4th Edition of Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Overview of What's New
The citizenship exam -- including the list of 100 study questions and the English reading and writing exam -- has been redesigned. The new edition covers the new exam. Also, fees for applying have gone up.
Who Needs the New Edition?
You Don't Need the New Edition If:
you don’t plan to apply for citizenship, but are only interested in background laws and eligibility requirements.
You Need the New Edition If:
you’re planning on applying for U.S. citizenship.
Chapters Most Affected
Chapter 5 - Preparing for the English Exam. Covers the new vocabulary for the English reading and speaking portions of the exam.
Chapter 6 - Preparing for the U.S. History and Government Exam. Covers USCIS rewrite of the history and government exam questions.
Chapter 7 - Overcoming Disability When Applying for Citizenship. Added information on possible disability accommodations, and added instructions to doctors based on latest USCIS fraud concerns.
Forms That Have Changed
Form N-336 - Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings
Form N-400 - Application for Naturalization
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