Naturalization applicants now must memorize 128 questions and hope to get 12 out of 20 correct under a new U.S. citizenship test that will replace one that required they score of six out of 10 ...

President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to have only what he considers to be the right type of citizens. In the past, aspiring citizens had to answer at least six of 10 questions correctly, in an oral ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services posted a Federal Register notice announcing implementation of ...

As the updated exam has started to be administered, local and national organizations across the country have been stepping up ...

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 ...

The Trump administration has been targeting legal pathways to citizenship, including giving officials broader discretion to deny naturalization on vague grounds such as “anti-American” views and ...

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