65/20 Exemption
20 questionsIf you are 65+ and have been a permanent resident for 20+ years, you may qualify for a shorter civics test list.
There are 100 civics questions on the naturalization test, but some answers may vary depending on your state, such as questions about your US Senators or Representatives. During the interview, you will be asked up to 10 questions from the list of 100. You must correctly answer 6 to pass. Some answers change based on elections or appointments — see the USCIS Civics Test Updates for the latest info.
ℹ️ Some answers change after elections or appointments. You must give the name of the official serving at the time of your interview. Check for the most recent updates here: Senators ↗, Representative ↗, Governor ↗.
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If you are 65+ and have been a permanent resident for 20+ years, you may qualify for a shorter civics test list.
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