The new eighth edition of this manual has been updated to account for recently instituted government procedures and regulations that pertain to eligibility and application for United States citizenship. Progressive exercises provide a review of information needed for the test and offer practice in using spoken and written English. Topics include:

* Reviews of U.S. history, geography, and government
* Explanation of application procedures
* Up-to-date information on eligibility for naturalization

The book also includes sample citizenship application forms and advice on filling them out.

Introduction
A Letter from the Author
Acknowledgments
How to Use This Book
Read About Tests

PART ONE—BECOMING A U.S. CITIZEN
Looking Ahead
Reading Practice Exercises

PART TWO—APPLYING FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP
An Introduction
STEP 1—How to Begin
STEP 2—Filing Your Form N-400
STEP 3—Getting Fingerprinted
STEP 4—Going to Your Naturalization Interview
STEP 5—Taking the Oath

PART THREE—PREPARING FOR THE TEST
STEP 1—More Practice in Reading and Writing
STEP 2—Civics, History, and Geography

APPENDIX—For Ready Reference

INDEX

LIST OF CHARTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS

MAPS

ILLUSTRATIONS