US updates naturalization take a look at, tightens American citizenship guidelines
The USA Citizenship and Immigration Providers (USCIS) has unveiled the primary adjustments to the naturalization civics take a look at as a part of a multi-step overhaul of American citizenship requirements.
Naturalization is the authorized course of by means of which a non-citizen turns into a full citizen of a rustic.
The 2025 take a look at is designed to higher assess candidates’ information of U.S. historical past and authorities, guaranteeing that new residents absolutely perceive the rights and tasks of American citizenship.
USCIS spokesperson Matthew Tragesser stated the adjustments guarantee solely eligible candidates who perceive English and U.S. civics can naturalize
“At this time, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Providers posted a Federal Register discover saying implementation of the 2025 naturalization civics take a look at. The 2025 take a look at assesses an alien’s understanding of U.S. historical past and authorities in step with the statutory requirement and is one among many steps in an ongoing effort to revive integrity to the naturalization course of and meet congressional intent,” they stated
The U.S. had signaled potential reforms to the H-1B visa program and the naturalization civics take a look at.
The brand new head of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Providers (USCIS), Joseph Edlow, indicated that the H-1B system wants a elementary overhaul to higher serve the home labor market. He emphasised that this system ought to complement, not supplant, the U.S. financial system and employees.
Mr. Edlow additionally stated the administration needed to alter the naturalization take a look at required by potential U.S. residents.
As of now, immigrants research 100 civics questions after which should reply appropriately to 6 out of 10 inquiries to cross that portion of the take a look at. Throughout the first Trump administration, the company elevated the variety of questions and required candidates to reply appropriately to 12 out of 20 questions.
Candidates will now face:
The company famous that within the coming weeks and months, it would announce extra steps to boost the integrity of the naturalization course of additional.
The U.S. has carried out a number of important adjustments to its visa insurance policies affecting Nigerian vacationers. These changes impression visa validity, software procedures, and compliance necessities.
Employment Authorization Doc (EAD) purposes beneath particular classes now require a $550 charge for preliminary purposes and $275 for renewals or extensions. Moreover, a $250 submitting charge has been launched for Particular Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) circumstances beneath Type I-360. These charges are non-waivable and should be submitted with purposes postmarked on or after July 22, 2025.