New 2025 U.S. Naturalization Civics Test: What’s Changing, When It Starts, and How to Prepare

September 18th, 2025
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Emily Sumner
If you’re planning to apply for U.S. citizenship, big news: USCIS has implemented a new naturalization civics test for certain applicants. Below I break down what’s changing, who’s affected, and how to get ready, and plus a quick roundup of oth… Read More
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Six Bad Reasons Not to Apply for Naturalization

March 2nd, 2024
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Emily Sumner
We love helping people apply for U.S. citizenship! But we often hear our clients give reasons not to apply for naturalization. Those reasons are often wrong! Here’s a list of common reasons we hear for not applying, and why those reasons may no… Read More
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USCIS Expands myProgress to I-821 and I-485

December 4th, 2023
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Emily Sumner
USCIS expands myProgress to I-821 and I-485! Did you know you can check the status of your pending USCIS case on myProgress, and it will give you personalized estimates of wait time for major milestones and actions on your case? You must first create… Read More
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American Flags hang from the front of this traditional, brick homes in an All-American neighborhood.

Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen? Let’s take a look at the citizenship requirement for continuous residence and physical presence in the United States.

May 3rd, 2023
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Emily Sumner
While there are many eligibility requirements to become a U.S. citizen as noted in the Immigration and Nationality Act, to apply for citizenship, which is also referred to as naturalization, key requirements are that you are over the age of 18, have… Read More
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