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Pathway to U.S. CitizenshipBe at least 18 years old at the time

of filing the

Be a lawfully admitted permanent

resident of the United States

At the time of filing the

application, have been a

permanent resident in the

United States for at least

5 years (or for at least

3 years if you meet all

eligibility requirements

to file as a spouse of a

United States citizen)

Have demonstrated

continuous permanent

residence

Have demonstrated

physical presence

Have lived within the State or

USCIS District for at least

3 months prior to filing

Have demonstrated

good moral character

Demonstrate an attachment

to the principles and ideals of

the U.S. Constitution

Demonstrate an ability to

read, write, speak, and

understand basic English

Demonstrate a basic knowledge

of U.S. history, government,

and civic principles

Swear an oath of

allegiance to the

United States

Receive a

Certificate of Naturalization

The Redesigned (NewNaturalization TestOfce of Citizenship

Preparing or the Test

What study materials are available and how

can I fnd English language, civics, and/or

citizenship classes?

About the Redesigned (New) Test

S began administering aigned (new) naturalizationn October 1, 2008. Thewing guidelines willmine whether naturalizationcants will take the old test or

edesigned (new) test.

pplicant who:

les* theApplication forturalization, Form N-400,

FOREOctober 1, 2008,d is scheduled or his or herturalization interview ON or

FTER October 1, 2008 up untilctober 1, 2009, can choose toke the old test or the redesigned (new) test.

les* theApplication for Naturalization, Form N-400 , ON or AFTERctober 1, 2008, will take the redesigned (new) test.

scheduled for his or her naturalization interview ONAFTER October 1, 2009, regardless o when he or she

ed* theApplication for Naturalization, Form N-400, will take thedesigned (new) test.

E: I an applicant ails the English and/or civics test duringrst examination, the applicant will be required to take theversion o the test, old or redesigned (new), when thecant is retested, even i the retest is scheduled on or aterber 1, 2009.

dditional information about the old and redesigned (new)please visit http://www.uscis.gov/citizenshiptest.

Application for Naturalization,Form N-400, is properly fled with USCIS on the dateeceived by the appropriate USCIS location with signature, correct ee, and theis completed according to instructions.

plementation Timeline

ich version o the test to take?

M-685 (rev. 0

Background

In the interest o creating a more standardized, air, andmeaningul naturalization process, U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services (USCIS) redesigned the naturalizationtest. The redesigned test, with an emphasis on the undamentalconcepts o American democracy and the rights andresponsibilities o citizenship, will help encourage citizenship

applicants to learn and identiy with the basic values we all shareas Americans.

The major aim o the redesign process was to ensure thatnaturalization applicants have uniorm, consistent testingexperiences nationwide, and that the civics test can eectivelyassess whether applicants have a meaningul understanding oU.S. government and history. Following a basic U.S. history andcivics curriculum, the redesigned test will serve as an importantinstrument to encourage civic learning and patriotism amongprospective citizens.

To accomplish these goals, USCIS initially piloted a newtestwith an overhauled English reading and writing section,as well as new history and government questionsin tensites across the country. The eedback rom this pilot wasthen used to fnalize testing procedures, English reading andwriting prompts, and a list o 100 new history and governmentquestions. To ensure the pilot accounted or a representativesample o candidates with a variety o education levels, the testwas also piloted at adult education sites nationwide.

For more information on the redesigned (new) naturalizationtest, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/newtest.

The USCIS Ofce o Citizenship has developed a variety ostudy materials or the redesigned (new) naturalization test.

These materials include Civics

Flash Cards, Vocabulary Flash Cards,Learn About the United States: Quick Civics

Lessons, and translated versions othe civics questions available athttp://www.uscis.gov/newtest.

For many applicants, adult educationclasses are an excellent place to learn English and prepare orthe naturalization test. Many local school districts, communitycolleges, libraries, and other community-based organizationsoer English language and civics classes. These opportunities,however, are not centralized in one place. To fnd an appropriateclass, try these options:

Visit http://www.welcometousa.gov.

Look in the yellow pages of your telephone book under theheading Language Schools.

Contact your local public library and ask if they offer Englishlanguage or citizenship classes.

Call your local community college or school district and askabout adult education opportunities.

Call or visit a local community-based organization or place ofworship and ask i they oer English language or citizenshipclasses.

H For Form N-400 and to learn more

about specifc eligibility requirements

or naturalization, visit www.uscis.gov

or call 1 800 375 5283

For an adult immigrant to become a

U.S. citizen, he or she must go through

the process o naturalization. GENERAL

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