Changes to US citizenship test raise questions about difficulty of naturalization process

In October 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made changes to the civics exam.
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New US citizenship requirements take effect Oct. 20: Here’s what to know

Starting Oct. 20, 2025, applicants for US citizenship will face stricter requirements, including a more rigorous civics and history exam, as well as a more invasive assessment of applicants’ moral ...
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Cancelled citizenship ceremonies and interviews are another part of Trump’s immigration crackdown

When she read the news, Grace felt like she was falling. The 37-year-old oncologist had studied hard. And she’d sailed through her US citizenship interview. She thought just one step remained. “Be on ...