U.S. Immigration Made Easy

“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

“Comprehensive, authoritative, thoroughly ‘user friendly’ in organization and presentation,“U.S. Immigration Made Easy” is essential to help anyone get a visa, green card, or other immigration status.

“U.S. Immigration Made Easy” addresses such issues as: Determining whether you and your family qualify for a short-term visa, permanent U.S. residence, or protection from deportation; How to obtain, fill out, and submit the necessary forms and documents; Insider tips on dealing with bureaucratic officials, delays, and denials; Strategies for overcoming low income and other immigration barriers; How to select the right attorney.

“U.S. Immigration Made Easy” also provides detailed descriptions of application processes and helps you avoid traps that might destroy your chances. Of special note is the inclusion of an immigration eligibility self-quiz, which helps to match a person’s background and skills to a likely category of visa or green card.

“U.S. Immigration Made Easy” even covers the recent legal and fee changes including the Trump administration’s efforts to end TPS for various countries and to end DACA.” Midwest Book Review, Library Bookwatch, James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief

From the Author: This book has a long history, and I wasn’t its original author. In fact, I wish I’d known it existed when I was starting out in immigration law. Nowhere else will you find, between two covers, such a concise explanation of this complex area of law. Even in law school, one isn’t taught the nuts and bolts aspects of which immigration forms to prepare, how to document a persuasive application, and how to deal with the inevitable hassles when up against a huge, often slow-moving government bureaucracy. Adapting the book to the never-ending changes and adjustments in law has been a satisfying challenge. I’m hugely grateful for the help of practicing attorney Kyle Knapp, who went over this new edition with a fine-toothed comb to make sure it’s accurate, up to date, and streamlined.

Ilona Bray is an author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in real estate, immigration law, and nonprofit fundraising. She is coauthor of Becoming a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Immigration Made Easy, Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home and numerous other top selling books. Bray’s working background includes solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints, as well as long periods of volunteering, including an internship at Amnesty International’s main legal office in London. She received her law degree and a Masters degree in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the University of Washington.