What is the U.S. Naturalization Test?

If you are an adult immigrant to the United States and want to become a citizen, you must go through a naturalization process, which will test your knowledge in such areas as civics, reading, writing and speaking.

1. Eligibility

To be eligible for the test, you must be at least 18 years old and have maintained a green card, with lawful permanent residence, for at least five years. To take the exam, good moral character and an appreciation for the U.S. Constitution are required.

Test
There are two parts to the exam: an English test and a civics test. The English test is broken down into three parts, including speaking, reading and writing. The civics test covers American history, government and geography.

Administration

The U.S. naturalization test is oral and is administered by an officer of the United States government. There are study tools provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Studying the sample questions prior to the exam is recommended.

References

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Learn about Naturalization

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Study for the Test