President Trump Reinstates Tougher U.S. Citizenship Test
By The Blog Source
A more stringent U.S. citizenship test that former President Biden abandoned is being reinstated by the Trump administration. There are now 128 questions on the test, and to pass, candidates must properly answer at least 12 out of 20.
The 2020 version, which was introduced during Trump's first term, is mirrored in the modified civics exam, which has increased the number of potential questions from 100 to 128. Candidates must properly answer 12 out of 20 questions; the test will terminate when they pass or fail, depending on their performance.
The modifications, according to USCIS spokesperson Matthew Tragesser, protect the integrity of U.S. citizenship, which should only be awarded to individuals "who will fully embrace our values and principles as a nation." "These important changes are the first of many," he continued.
Along with the updated test, the government has tightened screening, started neighborhood investigations again, and made it clear that candidates who have lied about their U.S. citizenship or illegally voted are not eligible to show "good moral character."
By bringing back the stricter citizenship test that was put in place during Trump's first term, the Trump administration is reversing Biden-era naturalization standards. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the adjustments aim to "better assess applicants' knowledge of U.S. history and government."
There are 128 possible civics questions in the new study guide, rather than 100 in the 2008 exam. Test administrators may end the test after a candidate either meets the passing criteria or receives nine erroneous answers, but applicants must answer 12 out of 20 correctly.
In a statement, USCIS spokesperson Matthew Tragesser said, "The American people can be assured that those joining us as fellow citizens are fully assimilated and will contribute to America's greatness." He stressed that citizenship is "the most sacred" thing in the world and should only be granted to people who fulfill all the qualifications, such as knowing English and the workings of the US government.
In fiscal year 2024, almost 94% of candidates passed the test, according to USCIS. There are still few exceptions that permit the use of a different language, such as for elderly citizens who have lived there lawfully for decades.
The agency has instructed officers to consider more than simply the lack of misconduct when evaluating moral character; they must also consider constructive contributions to society. Additionally, it has reinstituted neighborhood investigations to verify eligibility and issued a warning that illegal voting and fraudulent voter registration are instant disqualifiers.
The most recent modifications highlight the administration's emphasis on making sure citizenship takes into account both legal requirements and integration into the country's civic and cultural fabric. "These significant changes are the first of many," as Tragesser stated.
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