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"Thoughtfully organized a vast amount of useful information." Library Journal

"The clearest, most accurate explanations of immigration laws for nonlawyers thus far." Immigration Today

"Well worth the investment--considerably less than what one would pay for an hour's consultation with a lawyer." Irish Echo

"Highly recommended...instructive and explanatory." United States Information Agency

"Now in a newly updated and expanded 18th edition, "U.S. Immigration Made Easy" is an indispensable instructional reference that will prove to be an invaluable and reliable source of practical information for anyone seeking to qualify themselves and their your family qualify for a short-term visa, permanent U.S. residence, or protection from deportation. Also covered is how to obtain, fill out, and submit the necessary forms and documents. Of special note are the insider tips on dealing with bureaucratic officials, delays, and denials; strategies for overcoming low income and other immigration barriers, and the information on where to find the latest immigration forms online. "U.S. Immigration Made Easy" provides detailed descriptions of application processes. There's also an immigration eligibility self-quiz, which helps to match background and skills to a likely category of visa or green card, while avoiding traps that might destroy chances for success. The newly published 18th edition is completely updated to cover recent legal and fee changes including an expanded provisional waiver of unlawful presence. In view of today's national social issue over immigration, "U.S. Immigration Made Easy" should be a part of every community, academic, immigration NGO group, and community center library collection in general, and every undocumented or documented immigrant's personal reading and instructional guide list." Midwest Book Review, Library Bookwatch, James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief

“Easy” is not a word anyone would normally use about U.S. immigration law, but U.S. Immigration Made Easy is the best available resource for helping laypeople (and even lawyers) understand who is eligible to come to the U.S. on a permanent or temporary basis. The book demystifies the law, government policies, and application procedures, discussing almost every possible way to legally enter, live in, or stay in the United States, including through:

• a work visa
• a student visa
• asylum or refugee status
• a green card through family, employment, or in some other category
• a U visa
• and more

Get tips on dealing with paperwork, government officials, delays and denials. Plus, you'll get step-by-step instructions on filling out and filing application forms, and learn the best way to approach the enormous U.S. government bureaucracy.

Thoroughly updated and revised, this edition covers the latest changes in immigration law, including restrictions on entry for citizens of certain countries, the phaseout of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of many countries, the latest average processing times, and much more.