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 U.S. Should be easy, right? Not so fast. Information can be hard to find, the government bureaucracy isn't helpful, delays are inevitable, and there wasn't an easy-to-understand manual to the process -- until now. 
Fiancé &amp; Marriage Visas makes obtaining a visa and green card as painless as possible, helping you decide the fastest and best application strategy, whether you are married or unmarried, in the U.S. or overseas. 
Easy to understand, this one-of-a-kind book: 
* demystifies the immigration process * points the way through the bureaucracy * provides intensive instructions for each step * prepares you for meetings with INS and consular examiners * shows how to prove that your marriage is real * takes you through the two-year testing period * includes checklists of all the required forms and documents 
Not only does Fiancé &amp; Marriage Visas take you from the first step in the process to the last, it gives you helpful advice on protecting and renewing your green-card status. The book provides all the forms you need as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. 
Whether you're the spouse or fiancé of a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, with or without children, this is the book for you!

Fiance and Marriage Visas: A Couple's Guide to U.S. Immigration

Politics & Social Sciences

Bray, Ilona

Bray, Ilona M.

Sociology

Nolo

You bought your first home -- now what? Nearly 6.4 million homes were purchased in the U.S. last year -- and many of them are owned by young first-time buyers like you, who now find themselves wondering, "What's next?" And with the subprime crisis quickly becoming a general slide in the housing market, you're looking for guidance on how to stay on track financially. With Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, you'll get the crucial information that will make the difference between worrying about your home and enjoying every minute you spend there. Packed with tips and timely reminders, our latest USA TODAY book gives you the lowdown on: 
<li>prioritizing purchases 
</li>
<li>maintenance and repairs 
</li>
<li>safety and security 
</li>
<li>insurance 
</li>
<li>neighbors and disputes 
</li>
<li>taxes 
</li>
<li>remodeling and working with contractors 
</li>
<li>decorating and renovating on a budget 
</li>
<li>mortgages and refinancing, and 
</li>
<li>preparing your home for an eventual sale. This slim volume could potentially save you and your family thousands of dollars -- and perhaps even your home. Turn to this all-in-one resource for the tools and tips you need to keep home ownership simple and fun!</li>

The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners: Maximize Your Investment & Enjoy Your New Home (USA Today/Nolo Series)

Business & Money

Schroeder, Alayna

Real Estate

Get the right house at the right price with insider tips and advice from the experts! Say goodbye to landlords and laundromats with Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. This timely title will help you find the right place to live and invest in -- and even have fun doing it. Filled with interesting facts, real-life stories and common pitfalls to avoid, this book provides everything you need to select the right house, the right mortgage, the right agent, the right inspections -- and much more. Get the inside scoop on: 
<li>deciding between a house, condo, co-op or townhouse 
</li>
<li>exploring your local market for the best value 
</li>
<li>qualifying for and lining up financing 
</li>
<li>getting the right inspections and insurance 
</li>
<li>negotiating with sellers or new home builders 
</li>
<li>successfully closing the deal Read through the real-world experiences of over 20 first-time homebuyers, as well as valuable insights from a team of 13 real estate professionals, including: 
</li>
<li>brokers 
</li>
<li>attorneys who specialize in real estate 
</li>
<li>a home inspector 
</li>
<li>a neighborhood researcher 
</li>
<li>a mortgage specialist 
</li>
<li>and more! Along with this step-by-step handbook, you'll get The Homebuyer's Toolkit, a CD-ROM that includes dozens of forms and MP3s which will help you find the right place, crunch the numbers, interview real estate professionals, and even borrow down payment money from your parents. The brand new 2nd edition of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home is fully updated to reflect the dramatically changing housing market and includes new information on buying foreclosed and bank-owned properties, including what to look for when you're considering these types of homes. You'll get the most up-to-date information on the increasingly strict mortgage market, plus additional tips on how to "green" your new home.</li>

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home (book with CD-Rom & Audio)

Stewart, Marcia

Money-saving steps to improve employee health and productivity -- and your bottom line As health care costs skyrocket, small business owners are increasingly concerned about the impact they're likely to have on company profits. Employee illness, chronic poor health, low job satisfaction, and high turnover lead to lower productivity and contribute heavily to lost company earnings. Healthy Employees, Healthy Business draws on the expertise of an advisory board of doctors, lawyers, benefits specialists, workplace wellness planners and other experts to offer struggling small business owners and managers like you the essential advice you need to implement a low-cost or even free wellness program for your employees. Clear, concise and filled with success stories from other workplaces, you'll get the tools you need to start your wellness program immediately, resulting in increased productivity and potentially lower health insurance costs. Find out how to: 
<li> evaluate and target your workplace's main health concerns 
</li>
<li> develop fun, effective activities to improve employee health 
</li>
<li> boost morale through mutual support and competition 
</li>
<li> lower workplace stress 
</li>
<li> leverage community resources for minimal financial investment From simply changing the snacks in the vending machines to ensuring that ill employees have access to treatment, you'll get practical advice in Healthy Employees, Healthy Business that will help even the smallest business save money and enjoy a dynamic, energized and productive workforce. Plus, you'll get helpful forms and interviews with expert advisers on CD.</li>

Healthy Employees, Healthy Business: Easy, Affordable Ways to Promote Workplace Wellness

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Applying for a U.S. green card? Read this book first! The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy. It's vital that you understand all the requirements for getting a green card before starting your application - making a mistake can ruin your chances. Fortunately, How to Get a Green Card provides everything you need to understand whether you're eligible, and then make it through the bureaucratic maze. Find out how to work with U.S. officials, how to prepare and present the right documents, and what to expect every step of the way. Learn the quickest way to get a green card through: 
<li>parents, siblings and adult children 
</li>
<li>spouses and fiancés 
</li>
<li>green card lotteries 
</li>
<li>political asylum or refugee status 
</li>
<li>and other categories The 9th edition is completely revised to reflect the latest application procedures, laws and fees. It also shows how to find the latest required forms online, and provides filled-out sample forms. This book is not appropriate for those seeking work-related green cards.
</li>

How to Get a Green Card

Test Preparation

Lewis, Loida Nicolas

Citizenship

Find the right in-home childcare provider for your family with this comprehensive guide About 60% of married mothers use some form of childcare for preschool-age children. But finding a nanny or au pair is a complex process rife with legal and practical considerations. What are the various options for childcare in the home? How do they compare? How much responsibility should the childcare provider have? How can I make sure my child is safe? And how much will all this cost? This book gives you the tools you need when you’ve decided that the best option for your child is in-home care, whether you’re a new parent or returning to work after a period of staying at home. This book gives you the legal and practical lowdown on hiring – and maintaining – the best in-home childcare, from keeping a household budget to avoiding au pair agency scams. Read up on how to: - find the ideal candidate, independently or through an agency - conduct interviews and background checks - calculate a salary that's both competitive and within your budget - navigate the IRS, immigration and agency rules when hiring an au pair or nanny - share care with another family or arrange cooperative agreements - keep a nanny or au pair happy enough to stay with your family - fire a nanny who isn't working out Complete with helpful checklists and examples of real-world situations from both nannies’ and employers’ perspectives, Nannies &amp; Au Pairs is the only book to give you legally accurate, comprehensive information on safely selecting and managing the best in-home care for your children.

Nannies & Au Pairs: Hiring In-Home Child Care

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

Bankrupt celebs, Typhoid Mary’s court battles, lawsuits by sports fans, and much more 
 With just over 1.1 million practicing lawyers in the U.S. today, this small portion of the population has produced no shortage of entertainment for the rest of us. Or is it just that Americans sue each other over the darndest things? From famous court battles to obscure triva and facts, The Judge Who Hated Red Nail Polish is filled with often-surprising legal tales and facts, compiled by Nolo's team of attorney-editors. Learn about: <ul> how courts treat the sales of haunted houses which gangster started the tradition of “taking the Fifth” what judges in centuries past had to say about morality daring jail breaks - from sneaky escape tunnels to brazen prison yard pickups whether you can legally keep treasure found in a sunken ship the history of and customs surrounding British barristers’ wigs lawsuits over which fan caught the stray baseball and, of course, the Supreme Court Judge who hated red nail polish Perfect for lawyers, law students, or the trivia buff in your life, The Judge Who Hated Red Nail Polish shows how fun and interesting the law can be.
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The Judge Who Hated Red Nail Polish: And Other Crazy but True Stories of Law and Lawyers

Comics & Graphic Novels

Editors, Nolo

Stim, Richard

Comic Strips

Obtain a visa and stay with your spouse in the U.S. 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 U.S. Should be easy, right? It's not. Information can be hard to find, the government bureaucracy isn't helpful, delays are inevitable. Worst of all, there wasn't an easy-to-use guide through the process -- until now. Fiancé &amp; Marriage Visas makes obtaining a visa and green card as painless as possible. It helps you decide the fastest and best application strategy for you, whether you are married or unmarried, living in the U.S. or overseas. With this friendly, comprehensive book, you can: <li>understand the immigration process 
</li>
<li>make your way through the bureaucracy 
</li>
<li>prepare for meetings with U.S. officials 
</li>
<li>learn how to prove your marriage is real 
</li>
<li>deal with the two-year testing period Plus, Fiancé &amp; Marriage Visas gives you helpful advice on protecting and renewing your green-card status. It also provides samples of essential forms, and shows you how to find them online. The 6th edition is completely updated throughout, covering the latest fees, sponsorship requirements and changes to the application process. It directs you to the most current forms online, and provides up-to-date sample forms to guide you.</li>

Fiance & Marriage Visas: A Couple's Guide to U.S. Immigration

Law Practice

Find the right house at the right price with insider tips and advice from the experts! Say goodbye to landlords and laundromats with Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. This timely title will help you find the right place to live and invest in -- and even have fun doing it. Filled with interesting facts, real-life stories and common pitfalls to avoid, this book provides everything you need to select the right house, the right mortgage, the right agent, the right inspections -- and much more. Get the inside scoop on: 
<li>deciding between a house, condo, co-op or townhouse 
</li>
<li>exploring your local market for the best value 
</li>
<li>qualifying for and lining up financing 
</li>
<li>getting the right inspections and insurance 
</li>
<li>negotiating with sellers or new home builders 
</li>
<li>successfully closing the deal Read through the real-world experiences of over 20 first-time homebuyers, as well as valuable insights from a team of 13 real estate professionals, including: 
</li>
<li>brokers 
</li>
<li>attorneys who specialize in real estate 
</li>
<li>a home inspector 
</li>
<li>a neighborhood researcher 
</li>
<li>a mortgage specialist 
</li>
<li>and more! Along with this step-by-step handbook, you'll get The Homebuyer's Toolkit, a CD-ROM that includes dozens of forms and MP3s which will help you find the right place, crunch the numbers, interview real estate professionals, and even borrow down payment money from your parents. The brand new 3rd edition of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home is fully updated to reflect the dramatically changed housing market, including emphasis on how to do the right kind of research before deciding on a price and the terms of your offer. It also includes a new discussion of what to expect when you're looking for financing. Are you a California resident? Check out How to Buy a House in California</li>

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

Sell your house quickly at the best price in any market! National median home prices dropped 7.9% between 2005 and 2008, and the downward trend shows no signs of slowing. So what do you do if you want to sell your home now, when the getting a good price for your investment seems nearly impossible? If you want to maximize your return and close the deal quickly, Selling Your House in a Tough Market provides the practical and legal steps you'll need to take to reach your goal. Written with the current market and national economy in mind, this book goes over the specifics that homeowners need to know to make the sale. Whether you're selling your property because of a job change, growing family, or financial troubles, you'll get the information and guidance you need, including: 
<li>knowing your local market 
</li>
<li>picking the right price 
</li>
<li>hiring the best professionals 
</li>
<li>marketing and setting your house apart from the pack 
</li>
<li>how and when to consider options other than a sale, such as renting 
</li>
<li>negotiating the sale Selling Your House in a Tough Market is the only book available that gives you proven strategies to maximize the return on your investment in your home, no matter what the state of your local housing market.</li>

Selling Your House in a Tough Market: 10 Strategies That Work

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