How many questions are on the civics test?

128 civics
The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.

How many chances do you have to pass the citizenship test?

two chances
Each applicant has two chances to take the exam, which usually takes place on the same day as the citizenship interview.

Do you have to know the answers to all the questions on the citizenship test?

There may be other correct answers to the civics questions, but you should remember one of the answers shown on the questions and answers sheet. You only need to learn one answer for most questions. Certain questions ask for 2 or 3 answers. You do not have to say the words in ( ) unless you want to.

What happens if you fail the citizenship test?

If you fail again, your citizenship application will be denied and you will have to reapply after studying and preparing some more. You should also request a hearing on the denial if you feel that you passed the tests and the USCIS officer wrongly failed you.

What are the questions on the USCIS civics test?

The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. On the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments.

When does the new citizenship test come out?

This is also known as the civics or naturalization test. On February 22, the Biden Administration repealed the new 2020 civics portion of the citizenship test. The Trump administration had released the new version in December 2020 for anyone applying for naturalization on or after December 1, 2020. Here are the important things for you to know:

What are the questions on the citizenship test?

The 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers for the naturalization test are listed below. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test.

When do you have to take the civics test for naturalization?

USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. Applicants for naturalization with a “filing” date (also known as a receipt date) on or after Dec. 1, 2020, are required to take the 2020 version of the civics test.

When do I get my decision on citizenship?

If you request a postponement to a date that is more than 90 days after your first interview, be prepared for USCIS to ask you to sign a waiver of your right to get a decision on citizenship within 120 days of your initial interview. (Instead, you’ll get your decision within 120 days of the second interview.)