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United States citizenship test guides.
Practical, plain-English guides to the USCIS Civics Test: what actually trips people up, what to expect, and how to walk in ready.
June 9, 2026
2008 or 2025 Civics Test? How to Tell Which One You'll Actually Take
Your N-400 filing date, not your interview date, decides whether you take the 2008 or 2025 USCIS civics test. Here is how to tell.
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June 7, 2026
Your State's Three Answers: the Senator, Representative and Governor Questions People Get Wrong
Three USCIS civics answers change by state and over time: your two senators, your representative, and your governor. Here is how to verify each.
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June 5, 2026
Failed the Citizenship Test? Here's Exactly What Happens Next
Failing the US citizenship test is not an automatic denial. Learn how USCIS re-tests you, when, and how to pass the second time.
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