The Donald Trump administration is planning to bring in some changes to the citizenship test, which a permanent resident needs to pass to become a US citizen. The details of the changes are not public yet but the Department of Homeland Security said in its proposal that it wants to amend the regulations that govern the educational requirements for naturalization.
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"DHS proposes to establish a framework and a standard for applicants to meet the educational requirements for naturalization. With this proposed rule, USCIS is seeking to further enhance the integrity of the naturalization test," the DHS said. The department also proposed additional flexibilities to allow USCIS to modify the way it administers the naturalization tests, including by allowing for third-party administration of the test.
What is the current requirement for the US citizenship test?
A person above the age of 18 who has been living in the US as a Green Card holder for at least five years (three years if married to a US citizen) can apply for the naturalization process. The citizenship test has two parts: An English test that checks basic proficiency in speaking, reading and writing. The civics test evaluates the applicants' knowledge of US history.
