The United States is preparing to introduce its toughest citizenship test in almost two decades, restoring the 2020 version that was rolled back under Biden administration. Beginning in mid-October 2025, applicants for naturalisation will be tested on a broader syllabus covering 128 civics questions instead of the current 100. The oral test will still require 12 correct answers out of 20 to pass, but the expanded pool of questions will demand more comprehensive preparation. Testing officers can now stop the exam once an applicant has either reached 12 correct responses or nine incorrect answers. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) spokesperson Matthew Tragesser said 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.”
