Naturalization Civics Test Reverting to 2008 Version

Posted on Monday, February 22, 2021

Beginning March 1, 2021, USCIS will go back to using the 2008 version of the naturalization civics test. Applicants who filed for citizenship between December 1, 2020-March 1, 2021 will have the option of either taking the 2008 version of the test, or the 2020 version.

For more information, you may read USCIS' policy manual: https://www.uscis.gov/.../policy.../20210222-CivicsTest.pdf

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