USCIS Notice of Implementation of 2025 Naturalization Civics Test

USCIS notice that it is reimplementing the 2020 Naturalization Civics Test with some modifications. This 2025 Naturalization Civics Test will include fundamentals of American history and of the principles and form of the U.S. government. This notice does not change the English language parts of the naturalization test. This notice is effective on 9/18/25. USCIS will administer the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test to those who file their naturalization applications on or after 10/20/25. (90 FR 45047, 9/18/25) 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 

[CIS No. 2823–25; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2025–0008] 

Notice of Implementation of 2025 Naturalization Civics Test 

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

ACTION: Notice.