Find out how to:

- make sure that you are eligible (and not risking deportation)
- use special exceptions for disabled persons, military personnel, spouses of citizens and others
- prepare the application forms and documents
- study for the citizenship exam
- have a successful interview with an INS official
- deal with delays, lost applications or other complications
- enjoy your new status as a U.S. citizen
- help family members immigrate

Becoming a U.S. Citizen covers topics that most other guides don’t, helping you avoid trouble spots. You may even be able to take advantage of special rules that allow some applicants to apply early, take the exam in their own language and more.