-
Original Date Announced
May 3, 2019USCIS convenes an internal working group to revise the naturalization civics test and assess changes to the naturalization speaking test, with revisions to be implemented in December 2020 or early 2021. USCIS is also instituting a process to recertify the civics test every ten years. [ID #649]
USCIS Memorandum: Revision of the Naturalization Civics Test USCIS Announces Plan to Improve the Naturalization TestBiden Administration Action: Modified
April 19, 2021The Naturalization Interview and Test - USCIS
Beginning on April 19, 2021, USCIS is administering only the 2008 version of the civics test to naturalization applicants at their initial interview appointment, regardless of their filing date. USCIS will no longer offer the 2020 civics test at the initial interview. Applicants may be eligible to choose between the 2008 or 2020 test at their re-exam or N-336 hearing, so 2020 study materials remain available.
View DocumentBiden Administration Action: Modified
December 15, 2022Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 240, 12/15/2022
On December 15, 2022, USCIS announced it will begin trial testing a redesign of the civics and English language portions of the naturalization test in an effort to standardize and update the content. The trial testing will be conducted with community-based organizations and is expected to run for a five-month period in 2023. USCIS's Naturalization Test Redesign Initiative is expected to take approximately two years and be ready for implementation by late 2024.
View DocumentBiden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced
December 30, 20242024.12.30 Termination of Trial Testing of Redesigned Naturalization Test for Naturalization Applications
This Biden administration policy ends the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On December 30, 2024, USCIS announced that it will cease trial testing the redesigned naturalization test that was announced on December 15, 2022. Based on comments expressing concern that the proposed test would increase burdens on applicants, USCIS decided to terminate the trial test altogether. USCIS will continue to use the current 2008 version of the English and civics naturalization tests.
View DocumentCurrent Status
Not in effectMost Recent Action
December 30, 2024 Action: Revoked/Replaced 2024.12.30 Termination of Trial Testing of Redesigned Naturalization Test for Naturalization ApplicationsApril 19, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
December 15, 2022Acted on by Biden Administration
December 30, 2024Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: ProposedTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: NaturalizationAgencies Affected: USCIS
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
Biden Administration Policy Documents
To provide information, corrections, or feedback, please email IPTP.feedback@gmail.com
To provide information, corrections, or feedback, please email IPTP.feedback@gmail.com