Citizenship Test: The 100 Questions
One of the aims of the new citizenship test, according to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services was to provide a more meaningful understanding of American history, government and integrated civics. Did the new test become more of a challenge for the citizenship applicant? Absolutely, as the new test requires more understanding of a topic rather than just rote memorization of an answer. Let’s examine some of the old citizenship test questions and then some of the redesigned exam questions. (more.....)
Citizenship Test: Sentence Writing Practice
To pass the writing part of the US citizenship test, you must show the USCIS officer that you have an ability to write one out of three sentences correctly in English. Many applicants are concerned about the writing part of the naturalization exam, fearing that their spelling, capitalization or punctuation will cause them to fail. (more.....)
US Citizenship: 9 Steps to United States Citizenship
How do I become a United States Citizen? Thinking about applying for U.S. Citizenship but are unsure of what you should do? Here are some steps to follow to help you get started toward that path to Citizenship:
- Determine whether you are eligible to apply for Citizenship. In general, if you are 18, have lived in the United States as a permanent resident (green card holder) for 5 years, are able to speak, read and write basic English, can pass the civics test and are a person of good moral character who will support the Constitution and take an oath of allegiance to the United States, you are eligible to apply.(more.....)
Citizenship Test: Passing the US Citizenship Test
After submitting the USCIS N-400 application for naturalization, the next step in the process of becoming an American Citizen, is to prepare for the Naturalization Interview or Citizenship Test. The naturalization exam is divided into four parts: the civics test questions, the reading part, the writing part and the speaking part. The USCIS guidelines to pass the Citizenship Test are as follows:(more.....)
US Citizenship: Fast Track to United States Citizenship
Immigration reform is on President Obama’s list of policies to be tackled and fixed. Will he get the bi-partisan support he needs to make the current dysfunctional system functional? On several occasions President Obama has mentioned getting illegal immigrants out of the shadows and in line for a fast track toward citizenship. (more.....)
US Citizenship: Benefits and Rights of becoming a United States Citizen
Once you have determined that you are eligible for United States Citizenship, what are some of the benefits and responsibilities of Citizenship? The Constitution of the United States affords both citizens and non-citizens certain rights: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom to petition the government, freedom of assembly and the right to bear arms. (more.....)
Citizenship Test: The Redesigned Citizenship Test
On October 1st, 2008, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly known as INS) implemented a new citizenship test. Why the test redesign and what was viewed as wrong with the old test?
According to the USCIS, the test was redesigned “to ensure that naturalization applicants have uniform, consistent testing experiences nationwide, and that the civics test can effectively assess whether applicants have a meaningful understanding of U.S. government and history.” (more.....)
