The Internal Security Act of 1950 explicitly established civics knowledge as a requirement for naturalization in the United ...

The Trump Administration announced that part of the test to become a United States citizen has been modified and will take ...

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Citizenship test takers must get 12 of the now 20 questions correct in addition to applicants needing to demonstrate “good moral character." ...

A longer and tougher version of the U.S. citizenship test has officially taken effect, adding new hurdles for immigrants ...

The Trump administration brought back a longer version of the U.S. citizenship test that was first administered in 2020. The new test, which went into effect for applicants after Oct. 20, reinstates ...

The overall shift from 2008 to 2025 also reflects Trump’s first-term Administration’s move away from simple, one-word or ...

The Trump administration is making it harder to pass the oral exam required for immigrants seeking naturalization as U.S. citizens. The new test also is longer. Green card holders who file for ...

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Starting October 20, 2025, all applicants filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, will need to take the newly updated 2025 citizenship test instead of the older 2008 civics test version.

US releases full 128-question civics test for 2025 citizenship applicants The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially released the 2025 civics test for green card holders and ...