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USCIS unveils changes to naturalization test in multi-step overhaul of citizenship standards

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the rollout of a new more rigorous version of the naturalization civics test. It will apply to those applicants who file their ...
NBC Bay Area

USCIS announces first changes to naturalization test. Here's what to know

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a Federal Register notice announcing that 28 more questions were added to the naturalization test. "One of many steps in an ongoing effort ...
Merced Sun-Star

How much more difficult is the new US citizenship test? What you need to know

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 ...
Modesto Bee

Central Valley immigrants rushed to apply for citizenship to avoid new civics test

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 ...