US EditionUS will 'overhaul' the citizenship test: Here's what's new
- On September 17, 2025, the agency responsible for overseeing naturalization announced the return of the 2020 civics test format, which includes 128 questions and requires applicants to answer 20 questions during their interview.
- The reinstatement follows President Trump's 2020 update that increased questions from 100 to 128 and raised the test's difficulty to better assess applicants.
- The number of questions asked during the interview has increased from 10 to 20, and applicants are now required to correctly respond to at least 12 of them, compared to the previous standard of 6 correct answers out of 10. Additionally, some questions have been revised to demand more detailed and specific responses.
- USCIS spokesperson Matthew Tragesser highlighted that the recent updates mark the beginning of several forthcoming adjustments, underscoring the requirement for applicants to demonstrate English proficiency and lawful U.S. residency spanning three to five years.
- The changes aim to restore integrity to naturalization by enforcing robust vetting, stricter disability waiver reviews, and confirming applicants embrace U.S. values and principles.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lim Hwa-seop = The number of questions and the scope of the citizenship test that must be passed to become a naturalized citizen of the United States will increase starting in mid-October this year, according to the U.S. ...
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The knowledge test on the history, politics and institutions of the USA is intensified. Sufficient English knowledge and a "good character" are also required
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New US citizenship test requires deeper knowledge of American history
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