From the international leader in test prep, Kaplan Becoming a U.S. Citizen primes students with tips and strategies to help them achieve their dreams of American citizenship. Last year, approximately 660,000 people - out of more than one million applicants - became naturalized American citizens. As of October 1, 2008, the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services revised the test for American naturalization. With Kaplan"s up-to-the-minute fuide, test takers will have access to the most current exam information, as well as tips for the oral interview, information about the N-400 form (Application for Naturalization), and more. This guide includes: Comprehensive review of U.S. history, government facts, legal rights, and the most important government procedures and regulaltions; Overview of reading, writing, and conversational English for test takers; Essential information on the citizenship application process, including the oral review.