Los Angeles, California: Many applicants for U.S. citizenship are also required to pass tests demonstrating their proficiency in English, civics, history, government, and other subjects before they can officially apply for citizenship.

1. The Civics exam and
2. The English language test

1. Preparing for the U.S. Civics Test

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made a list of possible civics test questions. These, along with the answers, are made available in advance online. You'll need to memorize the answers because you'll only have a certain number of attempts to get them right. There are a total of 128 possible questions on the civics exam. It's necessary to get at least 12 of the 20 questions right to pass.

Civics Examination Exemption for Senior Applicants

There is a less rigorous version of the civics test available to those who are at least 65 years old and have been permanent residents of the United States for at least 20 years. Informally, this is known as the "65/20 rule."

You only need to memorize 20 answers, and you only need to get 6 out of 10 right to pass. Additionally, if you feel more comfortable doing so, you can take the exam in your first language. A translator is required, so please plan accordingly.

Civics Examination Exemption for Disabled Applicants

You may be eligible for a waiver if you have a physical or mental disability. You'll need your doctor to fill out a form (N-648) detailing your disability and how it prevents you from understanding the fundamentals of American government and civics.

2. Preparing for the English Exam

Proof of fluency in spoken and written English is required. The citizenship interview is your chance to show off your English skills. During your interview, the USCIS officer will only speak English with you and judge your ability to understand and follow directions based on what you say. The officer will also have you read a brief passage aloud and write down a sentence that he or she says out loud (dictates).



English Examination Exemption for Senior Applicants

There are two different rules that allow people of advanced age to sidestep the need to know English. Citizenship interviews can be conducted entirely in a foreign language for applicants over the age of 50 who have held a green card for at least 20 years prior to applying for citizenship. This is the "50/20" waiver that everyone talks about.

The second regulation, commonly referred to as the "55/15 waiver," operates as follows. If you are at least 55 years old and have had your green card for at least 15 years when you apply for citizenship, you will be able to take the interview and test in your native language.

In the event that you are granted the right to an interview conducted in your native language, USCIS will not provide an interpreter.

English Examination Exemption for Disabled Applicants

You may be eligible for an exemption from the English requirement if you have a medical condition that requires you to take medication that causes you to become excessively sleepy on a regular basis, a developmental disability, or are deaf. In that case, you can request that your citizenship interview be conducted in your first language.

In order to qualify for this waiver, your doctor will need to fill out a form (N-648) detailing your disability and how it prevents you from learning English.

Consultation with a citizenship attorney can help you navigate the process and be fully prepared for the interview. Heeraker Law Firm offers free consultations to people in Los Angeles and the surrounding area.

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