The naturalization test also checks English speaking (during the interview), reading (read one of three sentences aloud) and writing (write one of three sentences). Some older, long-term residents may take the civics test in their own language.
USA Citizenship Civics Test: Quick Facts
- Given by
- USCIS officer (oral)
- Question bank
- 128 questions (2025 version)
- Asked
- Up to 20
- To pass
- 12 correct
- Applies to
- N-400 filed on/after Oct 20, 2025
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