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USCIS Unveils First Changes to Naturalization Test in Multi-Step Overhaul of American Citizenship Standards

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USCIS has announced the implementation of the 2025 naturalization civics test, marking the first changes to the citizenship test as part of a broader overhaul of American citizenship standards. The updated test was posted in a Federal Register notice. This change affects all applicants going forward who must pass the civics portion of the naturalization exam.
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Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services posted a Federal Register notice announcing implementation of the 2025 naturalization civics test.

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