It is generally required from every applicant that they can read, write, and speak Basic English and that they have some knowledge of US U.S.
To pass the reading section, you should be able to read one sentence correctly out of the three given. To prove that you have the writing ability, you are required to write one out of three sentences correctly and of course, your speaking ability will be checked by the way you communicate or answer the questions. In the civics section, there are 100 questions. From the list of 100, you will be asked around 10 questions out of which you should answer at least six questions correctly to pass this section. If you are not able to pass any of the sections of the test, within 90 days you will be tested again on the same section of the test that you failed.
English and Civics Test:
Certain applicants are exempted from taking the English and civics test. Applicant who is above 50 years of age and who have been permanent residents for a total period of at least 20 years need not take the English test. They should take the civics test, but can take the test in a language per their preference. Applicants falling under this category should mark 50/20 (in red) on top of their citizenship application.
Applicant who are above 55 years of age and been permanent residents for a total period of at least 15 years need not take the English test. Even in this category, they should take the civics test and can take the test in a language per their preference. Applicants falling under this category should mark 55/15 (in red) on top of their citizenship application.
Applicant who are above 65 years of age and have been permanent residents for a total period of at least 20 years need not take the English test. Even here, they should take the civics test and can take the test in a language per their choice but this test will be a simpler version. Applicants will be asked 10 questions from the list of 25. Applicants falling under this category should mark 65/20 (in red) on top of their citizenship application.
Additionally, applicants having medically determinable physical or mental impairment and if that impairment affects their ability to learn for the English and civics test, then they can claim exception from theUS US
If applicants are eligible for a waiver of the English proficiency requirement, they should be prepared to bring an interpreter along with them. Applicants' civics knowledge will be tested orally. The interviewing official will ask ten questions from the set of hundred. You should answer at least six questions correctly out of the ten correctly to pass the civics test.
To pass the reading section, you should be able to read one sentence correctly out of the three given. To prove that you have the writing ability, you are required to write one out of three sentences correctly and of course, your speaking ability will be checked by the way you communicate or answer the questions. In the civics section, there are 100 questions. From the list of 100, you will be asked around 10 questions out of which you should answer at least six questions correctly to pass this section. If you are not able to pass any of the sections of the test, within 90 days you will be tested again on the same section of the test that you failed.
English and Civics Test:
Certain applicants are exempted from taking the English and civics test. Applicant who is above 50 years of age and who have been permanent residents for a total period of at least 20 years need not take the English test. They should take the civics test, but can take the test in a language per their preference. Applicants falling under this category should mark 50/20 (in red) on top of their citizenship application.
Applicant who are above 55 years of age and been permanent residents for a total period of at least 15 years need not take the English test. Even in this category, they should take the civics test and can take the test in a language per their preference. Applicants falling under this category should mark 55/15 (in red) on top of their citizenship application.
Applicant who are above 65 years of age and have been permanent residents for a total period of at least 20 years need not take the English test. Even here, they should take the civics test and can take the test in a language per their choice but this test will be a simpler version. Applicants will be asked 10 questions from the list of 25. Applicants falling under this category should mark 65/20 (in red) on top of their citizenship application.
Additionally, applicants having medically determinable physical or mental impairment and if that impairment affects their ability to learn for the English and civics test, then they can claim exception from the
If applicants are eligible for a waiver of the English proficiency requirement, they should be prepared to bring an interpreter along with them. Applicants' civics knowledge will be tested orally. The interviewing official will ask ten questions from the set of hundred. You should answer at least six questions correctly out of the ten correctly to pass the civics test.
