The Trump Administration has unveiled plans to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult. Joseph Edlow, Director of USCIS, argues that the current test is too easy and needs to be more challenging ...

Immigration advocates pushed back on the change, voicing concern on the updates creating barriers, labeling the move as the Trump administration making citizenship for immigrants and visa holders more ...

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In September the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a new, harder version of the civics test immigrants take when applying for citizenship. Sample questions include: Name five of ...

The updated test is being administered to those who applied to become a U.S. citizen on or after Oct. 20 The U.S. Citizenship test is now more difficult to complete due to changes made by President ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer Michael Hixenbaugh instructs an immigrant from the Philippines ahead of her naturalization exam on August 9, 2023 in Utqiagvik, Alaska. U.S.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Immigration officials said they are expanding the civics test that prospective U.S. citizens must pass in order to ...

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What kind of an exam provides all the questions in advance and then accepts 60% as a passing grade? That’s the U.S. citizenship civics test. Last week the Trump Administration moved to make the exam ...

The Trump administration is making it harder to pass the oral exam required for immigrants seeking naturalization as U.S. citizens. The new test is also longer. Green card holders who file for ...

Mr. Traub is an author and journalist. He is writing a book on civic education. In September the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a new, harder version of the civics test immigrants ...

For millions of permanent residents hoping to become U.S. citizens, the journey could soon get harder, as federal officials are preparing to revive a tougher version of the citizenship test. The move ...