All about: US citizenship test

Becoming a US citizen is a complex process that not only rewards an individual with rights, but with responsibilities, too. This article gives an overview of one of the steps that follow after filing the application for US citizenship.

Naturalisation test preparation

Overview
If you meet all the requirements required in order to apply for naturalisation and have filed the application, you will have to pass the naturalisation test.
Therefore, you will get an appointment for a naturalisation interview, where an immigration officer will ask you questions about your application and background.
You will also be tested on your English, US history and civics knowledge. Preparing for the test
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) support the applicants with a range of study materials for the test preparation.
These include materials for the civics, history and English test. One of them is the free booklet called "Learn About the United States - Quick Civics Lessons", available at any USCIS Application Support Center or online on USCIS website.

Naturalisation interview and test

Interview
You have done your homework and you are now invited to the naturalisation interview.
Remember to review the copy of your application before the interview.
The immigration officer asks questions about both your background and application, so it helps to have your memory refreshed.
Then, the immigration officer will proceed with the naturalisation test. Test
The civics test comprises 100 questions, out of which the applicant will be asked 10 questions.
At least 6 of them must be answered correctly in order to pass. The English test has three sections: reading, writing and speaking.
Your ability to speak English is determined during the eligibility interview.
Ask the officer to repeat or rephrase a question in case you didn't understand it. To pass the writing test, you must write one out of three sentences correctly.
And to pass the reading test, you must read one out of three sentences correctly. In case you don't pass any of the tests during your initial interview, you will be retested on the portion that you failed (English or Civics) within 60 to 90 days following your first interview. Oath ceremony
The final step in becoming a US citizen is the oath ceremony.
After the approval of your Form N-400, you will be scheduled for an oath ceremony to take the oath of allegiance.
At the ceremony your permanent resident card will be taken by USCIS and you will receive your Certificate of Naturalisation. For details about the naturalisation test visit USCIS website at uscis.gov.