An immigrant studies to take a U.S. citizenship exam in Connecticut on March 29, 2025. Reporter Becoming an American may have just become more difficult. U.S. green card holders applying to be ...

Starting Oct. 20, 2025, applicants for US citizenship will face stricter requirements, including a more rigorous civics and history exam, as well as a more invasive assessment of applicants’ moral ...

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The Trump administration is making it harder to pass the oral exam required for immigrants seeking naturalization as U.S. citizens. The new test is also longer. Green card holders who file for ...