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flag The U.S. citizenship test got harder on Oct. 20, 2025, with more questions and a higher passing score.

flag The U.S. citizenship test became significantly harder starting October 20, 2025, with applicants required to answer 20 civics questions and get 12 right to pass, up from 10 questions and 6 correct answers. flag The question pool expanded from 100 to 128, covering federal lawmaking, national holidays, and constitutional principles. flag Examiners may stop the test early if applicants answer 12 correctly or 9 incorrectly. flag The changes, aimed at promoting deeper civic knowledge and national unity, apply to those who filed on or after October 20, 2025. flag Older applicants and those with 20 years of residency may still take a shorter version. flag Critics say the updates could disproportionately affect vulnerable groups.

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