U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made changes to the naturalization civics test that will make it more challenging for immigrants to obtain their U.S. citizenship. The changes are ...

The changes were first signaled in September, when lawful permanent residents applying for naturalization began encountering ...

In September the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a new, harder version of the civics test immigrants take when applying for citizenship. Sample questions include: Name five of ...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to the naturalization process, with a new civics test that will take effect from October 20, 2025. The update comes as part of ...

Rigoberto Sánchez, 38, prefers to play it safe. He's already memorized the 100 questions and answers of his citizenship test. He doesn't want to take any risk by answering the redesigned test that ...

USCIS is not only implementing a new civics test, but has also tightened citizenship requirements more broadly. These changes ...

The oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for new citizens in Washington, Sept. 10, 2019. Amanda Andrade-Rhoades The New York Times To become an American citizen, naturalization ...

Three quick takeaways: Immigrants rushed to file before Oct. 20 test cutoff. Nonprofits increased screenings and filings to beat new 2025 civics exam. New test raises questions to 128 and correct ...

USCIS implements 2025 Naturalization Civics Test for N-400 filings on Oct. 20, 2025. Test expands question bank to 128 and raises pass mark to 12 correct answers. Applicants filing before Oct. 20 keep ...