Current Naturalization Test
On September 27, 2007, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services introduced a redesigned (new) naturalization test. Which Test Do I Take? USCIS will begin administering the redesigned (new) naturalization test on October 1, 2008. Use the chart below to determine if you will take the current or redesigned (new) test. | Date Form N-400 Filed* | Date of Initial Exam | Test to be Taken | If Applicant Fails Initial Exam, Re-test to be Taken | | Before October 1, 2008 | Before October 1, 2008 | Current Test | Current Test | | Before October 1, 2008 | On or After October 1, 2008 up until October 1, 2009 | Applicant's Choice of -Current Test or -Redesigned (New) Test | The same version of the test as the one taken during the initial examination | | On or After October 1, 2008 | On or After October 1, 2008 | Redesigned (New) Test | Redesigned (New) Test | | At Any Time (i.e. Before, On or After October 1, 2008) | On or After October 1, 2009 | Redesigned (New) Test | Redesigned (New) Test | *The Application for Naturalization, Form N-400, is properly filed with USCIS on the date it is received by the appropriate USCIS Office with signature, correct fee, and the form is completed according to instructions.
Last updated: 08/29/2008
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