About 3-6 months after you submit your application forms, you will be called in for an interview. During the interview, you will be asked questions about your application and take a brief test on U.S. history and civics. The resources on this page can help you prepare.
The USCIS officer will ask you questions based on the N-400 form you submitted. Be sure to review your application and become very familiar with the questions and answers. These questions will serve as the ‘speaking’ portion of your English language test.
Some people are exempt from taking the English exam. To learn if you qualify for exemption, review these guidelines.
The officer also needs to know that you obtained your green card properly. Be sure to review your entire immigration history.
You will need to demonstrate that you can read and write English at a basic level. The USCIS officer will give you simple sentences to read aloud and write on paper.
Some people are exempt from taking the English exam. To learn if you qualify for exemption, review these guidelines.
You will also be tested on your knowledge of U.S. civics and history. There is a list of 100 possible questions that you will need to study. The officer will randomly ask you 10 questions from the list. You must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass. The test is given verbally.
If you are at least 65 years old and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years, you can study a shortened list of 20 questions.
There are several resources available to help you prepare for your naturalization interview, including classes, websites, mobile apps, study guides, and more. We have compiled a list of some helpful resources to help you get started
Classes are offered across the state to help you prepare for your English language and civics exams. We recommend checking in your local library, or a community college or nonprofit organization in your area. Below are links to help you find a location near you
If you need help finding classes in your area, call our hotline at 1-877-926-3924.
Use the links below to download a study guide or sample questions to help you prepare for your interview. Most people will want to review the list of 100 possible civics questions. However, if you are at least 65 years old and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years, you can study a shortened list of 20 questions.
The USCIS has created several videos to give you an example of what to expect during your naturalization interview, you can review them through this Naturalization & Interview Test playlist on YouTube.
