Archive · 27 Jul 2025
USCIS Director Questions Citizenship Test, Proposes Changes
The head of USCIS thinks the US citizenship test is too easy.
They're thinking of making it harder, like it was in 2020.
To become a citizen, you have to pass a test.
The test has questions about how the US government works.
Before, you had to answer a certain number of questions correctly.
The government is also looking at changing how skilled foreign workers can get visas.
These changes are meant to make sure people know the laws.
It's a debate about how to balance how people can become US citizens.
USCIS Director Joseph Edlow stated the current US citizenship test is too easy.
The Trump administration is considering reinstating the 2020 version of the naturalization test.
The Naturalization test is required for applicants seeking US citizenship.
The current test involves answering six out of ten civic questions correctly.
DHS is also proposing changes to the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign workers.
- Who
- USCIS Director Joseph Edlow, and the Department of Homeland Security.
- What
- USCIS is considering changes to the citizenship test and H-1B visa program.
- When
- Information released this week.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To address concerns about the difficulty of the citizenship test and skilled worker visa programs.
Pro-Immigration/Skilled Workers
Anti-Immigration/Pro-Worker
H-1B Visa Program
Pro-Immigration/Skilled Workers
Foreign workers could face limitations.
Anti-Immigration/Pro-Worker
US companies hiring international workers may have to pay a higher wage.
- Agency
- USCIS
- Director
- Joseph Edlow
- Citizenship Test
- Under review for potential changes
- Visa Program
- H-1B