The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has revised its naturalization test required to become a U.S. citizen. The changes reflect the importance of understanding what it means to be an American.
“We have revised the naturalization test all applicants must pass to become U.S. citizens,” the agency wrote on X. “Our new version of the test will ensure all new citizens understand the privilege of citizenship and what it means to be an American.”
USCIS said in September that it has implemented the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test. According to a statement published on the Federal Register, the test “satisfies the statutory requirement for aliens to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of American history, and of the principles and form of government of the United States in pursuit of naturalization.”
The 2025 naturalization civics test applies to immigrants who filed Form N-400 after October 20, 2025. Questions on the test include who wrote the Declaration of Independence, how many justices there are on the Supreme Court, freedoms under the U.S. Constitution, and American history, including why colonists came to America.
In August, USCIS updated guidance for immigration considerations, explaining that the agency will expand its review of “anti-American activity.” The agency’s updated policies include “additional guidance in circumstances where an alien has endorsed, promoted, supported, or otherwise espoused the views of a terrorist organization or group, including aliens who support or promote anti-American ideologies or activities, antisemitic terrorism and antisemitic terrorist organizations, or who promote antisemitic ideologies,” USCIS said.
