September 18, 2025 – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the rollout of the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test, which reintroduces the framework of the 2020 Naturalization Civics Test with certain updates.
The updated test continues to focus on the fundamentals of American history as well as the principles and structure of the U.S. government. Importantly, there are no changes to the English language portion of the naturalization exam.
Key Dates:
- Effective Date: September 18, 2025
- Application Cutoff: Applicants who file for naturalization on or after October 20, 2025 will be required to take the new 2025 Civics Test.
The official notice was published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 45047 (Sept. 18, 2025).