{"id":58303,"date":"2025-09-05T06:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=58303"},"modified":"2025-08-27T11:53:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:53:50","slug":"citizenship-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/citizenship-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizenship Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

September 17th is Citizenship Day, recognizing everyone who is working to become a U.S. citizen. To help them prepare, USCIS provides free, online study resources for the Naturalization Test<\/a> in multiple languages. The path to citizenship can be long and complicated, but local organizations like Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR)<\/a>, World Relief Quad Cities<\/a>, and Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice<\/a> are here to help. You can also find the following resources on immigration and citizenship at Davenport Public Library. \u00a0(Descriptions below provided by publisher.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Becoming a U.S. Citizen, 10th Edition<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>by Ilona Bray<\/p>\n

Everything you need to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. The sooner a green card holder becomes a U.S. citizen, the sooner he or she gains a host of benefits: the right to vote and apply for certain federal jobs, faster immigration for family, protection against deportation or new anti-immigration legislation, and more. But the application process itself can be long and confusing\u2014and at worst, create a risk of deportation. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen<\/a><\/em>, you can save months, or even years, and avoid complications. Becoming a U.S. Citizen<\/a><\/em> also shows you how to ask for a reduced fee or take advantage of special exceptions if you have a disability, are in the military, or are the spouse of a U.S. citizen.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>How to Get a Green Card, 16th Edition<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Ilona Bray<\/p>\n

The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy, so it\u2019s vital that you understand it before attempting to apply for a green card. Making a mistake can lead to delays and hassles or even ruin your chances for success. How to Get a Green Card<\/a><\/em> provides everything you need to know about qualifying for permanent U.S. residence if you don\u2019t have an employer sponsoring you. Find out how to work with U.S. officials and prepare and present the right documents at the right time to get a green card through: parents, siblings, or adult children, a U.S. spouse or fianc\u00e9, green card lotteries (diversity visa), political asylum or refugee status, a U visa for crime victims, or another category you might qualify for. The 16th edition covers the latest income requirements for family-based green card applicants, additions to the list of countries whose citizens may obtain Temporary Protected Status, and more.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Fianc\u00e9 and Marriage Visas: A Couple’s Guide to U.S. Immigration, 12th Edition<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Ilona Bray<\/p>\n

The book that’s helped thousands of couples live in the U.S. together. You’re engaged or married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and all you want is the right to be together in the United States. Should be simple, right? It’s not. The pile of application forms can be overwhelming, the bureaucracy isn’t helpful, and delays are inevitable. This book will help you succeed. Discover the fastest and best application strategy. Avoid common–and serious–mistakes. Prepare for meetings with officials. Prove your marriage is real–not a fraud. Deal with the two-year testing period for new marriages. The 12th edition covers the latest, higher fees and income requirements as well as new policies under the Trump administration, and provides handy checklists and illustrative sample forms.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Residencia Americana: Gui\u0301a para Obtener tu Residencia Legal en Estados Unidos<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Ingl\u00e9s en 100 d\u00edas<\/p>\n

Residencia americana te ofrece una visio\u0301n detallada y completa del proceso de solicitud de la residencia legal en los Estados Unidos. Desde los criterios de elegibilidad hasta la documentacio\u0301n necesaria, te gui\u0301a paso a paso en cada etapa del camino. Y con acceso a recursos online, \u00a1siempre esta\u0301 actualizada! Adema\u0301s, explora las diferentes opciones para obtener la residencia, desde aquellas patrocinadas por familia o empleo, hasta la loteri\u0301a de visas de diversidad y categori\u0301as especiales. Tambie\u0301n aborda aspectos importantes como las entrevistas, co\u0301mo mantener tu estatus legal, co\u0301mo enfrentar posibles retrasos o negaciones, y co\u0301mo buscar apoyo legal cuando lo necesites. Tanto si eres un inmigrante en busca de una nueva vida en este pai\u0301s, como si eres un familiar o un consultor de inmigracio\u0301n, este libro se convertira\u0301 en tu recurso indispensable. No importa cua\u0301l sea tu situacio\u0301n, esta gui\u0301a te brinda una visio\u0301n clara, concisa y organizada para alcanzar tu suen\u0303o de establecerte legalmente en los Estados Unidos. \u00a1Prepa\u0301rate para dar el primer paso hacia tu futuro lleno de oportunidades!<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Learn about the United States: Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services<\/p>\n

American Government: In the United States, the government gets its power to govern from the people. We have a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Citizens in the United States shape their government and its policies, so they must learn about important public issues and get involved in their communities. Learning about American government helps you understand your rights and responsibilities and allows you to fully participate in the American political process. The Founders of this country decided that the United States should be a representative democracy. They wanted a nation ruled by laws, not by men. In a representative democracy, the people choose officials to make laws and represent their views and concerns in government. This book will help you understand the principles of American democracy, the U.S. system of government, and the important rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.<\/p>\n

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During the month of September, look for the \u201cConstitution and Citizenship Day\u201d displays at all three branches for more recommendations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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