Changes to US citizenship test raise questions about difficulty of naturalization process

In October 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made changes to the civics exam.
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US will ‘overhaul’ the citizenship test: Here’s what’s new

The new test is longer and includes an updated list of questions.
The Fresno 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 ...
The Indianapolis Star

What are the steps to get US citizenship? See naturalization requirements

According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, there are 10 steps to become a U.S. citizen. Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen The naturalization process can take ...
WBAL-TV

Quiz: Would you pass the updated U.S. citizenship test?

Could you pass America's new citizenship test? The rules just changed and it's tougher than ever. In an executive order, President Donald Trump declared that the privilege of United States citizenship ...
Minnesota Daily

Minnesota legal group confirms USCIS instructed permanent residents not to contact attorneys during site visits

Editors note: A previous version of the headline was changed for clarity. The Minnesota Daily came to MMLA to confirm reports of USCIS instructions to permanent U.S. residents. U.S. Citizenship and ...
Times Union

USCIS reverses course, reinstates halted naturalization ceremonies across New York

Update: USCIS again cancels citizenship ceremonies U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is reversing a recent policy change that canceled naturalization ceremonies in at least seven New York ...