Citizenship Test Overhaul
USCIS has announced that it will implement a stricter screening and longer test for Naturalization Applicants, effective for applications filed after October 20, 2025.
Prior to cases filed after that cut-off date, the 2008 version of the Citizenship Testing materials will be used at all interview. However, for cases filed after the October 20th deadline, USCIS will be reimplementing the 2020 Naturalization Civics Test with some modifications.
This 2025 Naturalization Civics Test will include fundamentals of American history and of the principles and form of the U.S. government. This notice does not change the English language parts of the naturalization test. This notice is effective on 9/18/25. USCIS will administer the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test to those who file their naturalization applications on or after 10/20/25. (90 FR 45047, 9/18/25)
Prior to cases filed after that cut-off date, the 2008 version of the Citizenship Testing materials will be used at all interview. However, for cases filed after the October 20th deadline, USCIS will be reimplementing the 2020 Naturalization Civics Test with some modifications.
This 2025 Naturalization Civics Test will include fundamentals of American history and of the principles and form of the U.S. government. This notice does not change the English language parts of the naturalization test. This notice is effective on 9/18/25. USCIS will administer the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test to those who file their naturalization applications on or after 10/20/25. (90 FR 45047, 9/18/25)
