Passing the English and U.S. Civics Exams for Naturalized Citizenship
One of the most important -- and for some applicants, difficult -- steps in successfully applying to become a naturalized U.S. ciitzen is to pass two tests that are part of the process. The first is a test of written and spoken English. The second is a test of knowledge of U.S. civics and history. Learn more here.
To become a U.S. citizen, applicants must (with certain exceptions) pass tests on their knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of history and of the principles and form of government of the United States, and the English language, as it is spoken, written, and read.
Are you age 50 or older and worried about passing the U.S. citizenship exam? See whether a waiver will help you avoid all or part of it.
If you are helping a parent or relative apply for U.S. citizenship (naturalization), particularly if that person is elderly or has medical problems, you might be concerned that he or she will not be able to take and pass the citizenship test.
There are many reasons why an officer might be unable to approve an application for U.S. citizenship at the first naturalization interview.
If you passed the civics exam portion of your naturalization interview, the next USCIS officer who examines you will not administer that particular test a second time.
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