USCIS Implements Major Changes to 2025 Naturalization Civics Test

WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the immediate implementation of the 2025 naturalization civics test, marking the first significant step in a multi-stage overhaul of American citizenship standards. The agency posted a Federal Register notice today detailing the new test, which aims to more rigorously assess applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history and government.

This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to restore integrity to the naturalization process and align with congressional intent, ensuring that new citizens fully embrace American values and principles. USCIS Spokesperson Matthew Tragesser stated, “American citizenship is the most sacred citizenship in the world and should only be reserved for aliens who will fully embrace our values and principles as a nation.” He emphasized that these changes are designed to ensure applicants meet all eligibility requirements, including English proficiency and understanding of U.S. civics.

Beyond the civics test modifications, USCIS has already introduced several other policy shifts. These include restoring robust vetting for all applicants, stricter reviews for disability exceptions to English and civics requirements, and updated guidance for officers on assessing ‘good moral character’ by focusing on positive societal contributions. The agency is also resuming neighborhood investigations and has clarified that actions like unlawful voting or false claims to U.S. citizenship disqualify individuals from demonstrating good moral character. Further initiatives to enhance the naturalization process are expected to be announced in the coming weeks and months.

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