Preparing for the U.S. Citizenship Test and Interview
The reality is that you don’t have to be concerned at all. Although it may seem like an overwhelming obstacle, there are many resources that have been made available to teach you everything you need to know to pass your citizenship test and interview. So, when the time comes for your test and interview, you will be prepared and confident.
By preparing for the test and interview and knowing what to expect, you can be ready to confidently answer any question and easily clear this hurdle to become a naturalized U.S. citizen.
Your history Evidence in support of your case
Your residence and how long you have been there
Your belief in the ideals of the U.S. Constitution and your readiness to swear allegiance to them
Your character
Travel abroad for longer than 6 months Arrests for certain crimes or other blemishes to your good character
Recent divorce of the U.S. citizen who sponsored you (for 3-year marriage based applicants)
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The following tests will be administered to evaluate your English skills:
- Your answers to the questions asked by the USCIS officer will establish your ability to speak English.
- You will be asked to read 1 out of 3 sentences so the USCIS officer can gauge your understanding of the sentence.
- You will be asked to write 1 out of 3 sentences so the USCIS officer can gauge your understanding of the sentence.
The following resources are available from USCIS to help you study for your English test.
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Most applicants, however, will be required to answer 6 out of 10 civics questions correctly to pass. These questions will be drawn from a list of 100 questions that you will be able to study before the interview.
USCIS provides several free online study tools to help you study for the civics portion of your citizenship test.
(English version)
(Spanish version)
(English version)
(Spanish version)
A study booklet that contains short lessons related to each of the 100 civics test questions and answers.
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Be sure to take this file with you to your interview, along with anything else requested on your appointment notice.
As you are filling out your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, you can choose certain exemptions. The following are English language requirement exemptions you may qualify for:
The “50/20” Exception. For applicants 50 years of age or older at the time of filing who have lived in the U.S. as a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 20 years; or
The “55/15” Exception. For applicants 55 years of age or older at the time of filing who have lived in the U.S. as a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 15 years.
Applicants who qualify for the “50/20” or “55/15” exception for English language requirements listed above are not exempt from the civics portion of the U.S. citizenship test. Applicants who qualify for the exemptions discussed above will be allowed to take the civics test in the language of their choice.
To be able to use an interpreter for the civics test, you must bring an interpreter with you who is fluent in both English and the language you have chosen to take your test in.
Applicants who are 65 years of age or older at the time of filing and have been a permanent resident (green card holder) for a minimum of 20 years will be allowed to take a simplified version of the civics test
Applicants with a mental impairment or physical or developmental disability that keeps them from satisfying the English language or civics requirements for naturalization may be allowed to exempt portions of the naturalization test. To request such an exemption, applicants should submit an original Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions along with their Form N-400. This form should be completed by a licensed clinical psychologist or licensed medical or osteopathic doctor no more than 6 months before filing Form N-400.
Should I wear any special clothing to my naturalization interview?
Can I reschedule my interview time?
When should I arrive for my naturalization interview?
What if I don’t pass both parts of the naturalization test?
When will I find out if I’ve been approved?
- This means USCIS approved your N-400 based on evidence establishing your eligibility.
- This means You failed part of the test or you did not give USCIS all the appropriate documents. You will be given more time to make the necessary corrections.
- This means USCIS could not establish your eligibility to naturalize based on the evidence you submitted.
If you were approved you will be scheduled for an oath ceremony where you will officially become a U.S. citizen.
If your case is continued, you will be notified of the corrections you need to make.
If you were denied, you have the right to appeal the decision.
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