After the update to the naturalization test, announced by the Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), applicants will face more questions during the process, which means they will need more correct answers to pass.

Until now, the civics test included a list of 100 possible questions, of which you had to answer 10. To pass, you had to get at least 6 right.

With the new version, the list will be expanded to 128 possible questions, and during the naturalization interview, applicants must answer 20 questions in total.

To pass, you will need to answer 12 out of 20 correct answers.

Although the percentage requirement level remains similar to the previous one, the exam has become longer.

The citizenship exam will continue to be oral

The USCIS detailed that approximately 75% of the questions will remain the same or similar to the previous ones, while 25% will include new content.

Likewise, the exam will continue to be oral: an officer will read the questions and record the applicant's answers. The number of questions will depend on when it is determined whether or not the person passed the test.

The update is part of a broader review of the naturalization process. According to USCIS, background checks will also be strengthened, stricter criteria for disability exceptions will be applied, and an emphasis will be placed on applicants demonstrating good moral character, including fiscal, employment, and community history.

Despite the modifications, the citizenship test remains one of the most important stages on the path to becoming a US citizen and fulfilling the so-called "American dream."

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