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New 2025 Naturalization Civics Test Launches October 20
Posted on 10/16/2025
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Do you offer citizenship preparation classes at your school? A new version of the U.S. Naturalization Civics Test will go into effect October 20, 2025, with several important updates instructors and students should be aware of.
The 2025 Civics Test expands the civics questions list from 100 to 128 questions. Applicants will be asked 20 questions during the interview and must answer 12 correctly to pass.
Educators can find official information and materials on the USCIS website, including:
- The full list of 128 Civics Test Questions and Answers (PDF)
- The updated USCIS 2025 Civics Test Study Guide (PDF)
To help adult education programs prepare, OTAN Subject Matter Expert Jennifer Gagliardi has begun compiling new materials and links on her popular U.S. Citizenship Podcast website. Her growing collection includes:
- Comparisons of the 2008 and 2025 civics questions
- Supplemental resources from textbook authors
- Translations and study aids
While visiting the site, explore additional free resources, including practice interview scripts, citizenship lessons, and multilingual study aids.
Stay tuned for more updates and classroom resources as the field adapts to these important changes.
