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New Tougher U.S. Citizenship Test Launches October 2025

10/26/2025

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services implemented a tougher naturalization civics test on October 20, 2025.
The question bank expanded from 100 to 128 questions, focusing on U.S. history and government.
Applicants must answer 12 of 20 questions correctly.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration claims the revisions aim to strengthen civics understanding and national identity.
Exemptions exist for applicants who filed before the change and for older residents.

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Story summary

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services implemented a tougher naturalization civics test on October 20, 2025.
The question bank expanded from 100 to 128 questions, focusing on U.S. history and government.
Applicants must answer 12 of 20 questions correctly.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration claims the revisions aim to strengthen civics understanding and national identity.
Exemptions exist for applicants who filed before the change and for older residents.