Trump revises US civics test
Applications for US naturalization made on or after December 1, 2020, will now take a revised version of the US civics test.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the changes on November 13, 2020.
The new test requires applicants to study 128 civic items, an increase on 100 under the previous test. The test now covers more questions about US politics and history.
The new test comes as Trump pushes through final changes ahead of Joe Biden taking office in January.
There are 20 questions in the US civics test. To pass, the applicants must score at least 60%, or 12 out of 20.
The existing special consideration for those 65 years old or older and have at least 20 years of lawful permanent resident status will remain in place. These individuals will need to answer at least 6 out of 10 questions correctly in order to pass.
The civics test is an integral part of the US citizenship application process. Applicants take the test, along with the English language test, when attending their naturalization interview.
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Last updated: November 30, 2020
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