The new 2025 USCIS naturalization civics test deadline is October 20, 2025. You will take the 2008 test if your N-400 application is filed before this date and the 2025 test if it is filed on or after October 20, 2025. The 2008 test consists of 10 questions from a bank of 100 and applicants must get six correct. The new 2025 test includes 20 oral questions with a requirement to answer 12 correctly to pass.
“American citizenship is the most sacred citizenship in the world and should only be reserved for aliens who will fully embrace our values and principles as a nation. By ensuring only those aliens who meet all eligibility requirements, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and understand U.S. government and civics, are able to naturalize, the American people can be assured that those joining us as fellow citizens are fully assimilated and will contribute to America’s greatness. These critical changes are the first of many,” said USCIS Spokesperson Matthew Tragesser.