USCIS has announced updates to the naturalization requirements that will take effect for applications filed on or after October 20, 2025. These changes include an expanded civics test and specific English language proficiency mandates as outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Key Details:
- New civics test: Expanded to 128 questions, with 20 asked orally; applicants must answer at least 12 correctly to pass.
- English proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate basic reading, writing, and speaking skills, with exceptions for older long-term residents and those with disabilities.
- Good moral character: Applicants must show good moral character during the statutory period, generally five years prior to filing.
- Attachment to U.S. principles: Applicants must demonstrate support for the U.S. Constitution and good order in the country.
These updates aim to reinforce the requirements for becoming a U.S. citizen, impacting future applicants significantly. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @MyHandleNo