What changed in the 2025 civics test?
USCIS rolled out a new naturalization civics test starting October 20, 2025 — the biggest update since 2008.
| 2008 version | 2025 version | |
|---|---|---|
| Applies to | Filed N-400 before 10/20/2025 | Filed N-400 on/after 10/20/2025 |
| Question pool | 100 questions | 128 questions |
| Asked in interview | Up to 10 | Up to 20 |
| To pass | 6 correct | 12 correct |
| 65/20 exemption | 10 of 20 starred | 10 of 20 starred |
Which version do I take?
It depends on your N-400 filing date: filed on/after Oct 20, 2025 → 2025 version (128); filed before → 2008 version (100).
65/20 special consideration
If you're 65+ and have had a green card for 20+ years, study just the 20 starred questions, take the test in a language of your choice, and answer 6 of 10 to pass. The 2025 starred questions: