Would you be able to pass a U.S. citizenship test on America’s government and history? This week, it got harder. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services began using a revised civics test Monday ...

This Monday, the federal government rolled out a new civics test for green card holders applying for U.S. citizenship—an exam that critics have said is needlessly more complex than its predecessor.

USCIS has introduced a tougher 2025 civics test for green card holders seeking US citizenship, raising eligibility standards while outlining new rules, exemptions, and passing criteria.

A tougher test, stricter rules and a higher bar: USCIS is reshaping what it takes to become a U.S. citizen under Trump.

Civics teachers have long included questions from the U.S. citizenship test in classroom lessons to spur conversation among students. Now, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated the ...

Mr. Traub is an author and journalist. He is writing a book on civic education. In September the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a new, harder version of the civics test immigrants ...

Could you pass America's new citizenship test? The rules just changed and it's tougher than ever. In an executive order, President Donald Trump declared that the privilege of United States citizenship ...

Three quick takeaways: Immigrants rushed to file before Oct. 20 test cutoff. Nonprofits increased screenings and filings to beat new 2025 civics exam. New test raises questions to 128 and correct ...