{"id":11690,"date":"2025-09-22T16:19:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/?p=11690"},"modified":"2025-09-22T16:19:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:19:40","slug":"new-u-s-citizenship-test-in-2025-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/es\/new-u-s-citizenship-test-in-2025-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"New U.S. Citizenship Test in 2025 What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Last Friday, I had the pleasure of joining Lourdes Ubieta on Radio Libre 790<\/strong><\/a> to discuss the important changes recently announced regarding the U.S. naturalization test<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

As many of you know, passing the civics test is a key step toward becoming a U.S. citizen. Under the new rules, which go into effect on October 20, 2025<\/strong>, applicants will face a more demanding process. Instead of answering 6 out of 10 questions correctly, applicants will now have to answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly. The pool of study questions will also expand from 100 to 128 questions.<\/p>\n

There are also exemptions:<\/strong> If you are 65 years or older and have lived in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years, you will continue to take a simplified test. You will be given 10 questions drawn from a specially selected set of 20, and you must answer 6 correctly to pass.<\/p>\n

During my conversation with Lourdes, we also reflected on the role of \u201cgood moral character\u201d<\/strong><\/em> in naturalization. This remains a legal requirement, and USCIS<\/strong><\/a> carefully reviews applicants\u2019 history. While there is much speculation about expanded background investigations, what is certain is that applicants should be mindful of their public conduct, both offline and online.<\/p>\n

If you are preparing for your citizenship exam, I encourage you to stay informed and prepare carefully. Becoming a U.S. citizen is an important milestone, and it is worth taking the time to study and understand the process.<\/p>\n

If you have questions about your own case, please reach out to my office at (305) 671-0018<\/strong><\/a> or follow me on social media. I am here to guide you through every step of your journey toward citizenship.<\/p>\n

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DISCLAIMER:<\/strong> This post is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can change frequently, and the details provided here may not apply to every individual situation. If you are seeking citizenship or have questions about your case, you should consult directly with a qualified immigration attorney.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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References<\/h3>\n

USCIS \u2013 2025 Civics Test Overview<\/strong><\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/citizenship-resource-center\/naturalization-test-and-study-resources\/2025-civics-test<\/a><\/p>\n

USCIS \u2013 Check for Test Updates<\/strong><\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/citizenship\/find-study-materials-and-resources\/check-for-test-updates<\/a><\/p>\n

USCIS \u2013 News Release: Naturalization Test Changes (2025)<\/a><\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/newsroom\/news-releases\/uscis-unveils-first-changes-to-naturalization-test-in-multi-step-overhaul-of-american-citizenship<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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