What happens if I fail citizenship test twice?

If an applicant fails any portion of the naturalization test a second time, the officer must deny the application based upon the applicant's failure to meet the educational requirements for naturalization. The officer also must address any other areas of ineligibility in the denial notice.
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How long after failing citizenship test can you apply?

If you fail any portion of these requirements, you will be retested during a new interview on the portion of the test that you failed (English or civics) between 60 and 90 days from the date of your initial interview.
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Do you get deported if you fail the citizenship test?

Ordinarily, denial of U.S. citizenship leaves the person with permanent residence, but there's a risk of green card cancellation and deportation.
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How often do people fail the citizenship test?

The diagram below shows that 96.1% of all applicants pass the naturalization test. In fiscal year 2021, almost 90% passed it during the initial interview, and another 6% of all applicants passed during a re-exam.
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Do I have to pay again if I fail my citizenship test?

If you fail the second time, your application will be denied. At this point, if you still want to become a citizen, you will need to restart the application process from the beginning. Your filing fee will not be refunded to you and you will have to pay any fees again.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU FAIL (DON’T PASS) THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST?



How do I waive my citizenship test?

You can get an exemption from both the English and civics tests if:
  1. You have a physical or developmental disability or medical impairment.
  2. Your medical disability affects your ability to show you understand English and U.S. civics.
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What are the hardest questions on the citizenship test?

The 10 Hardest U.S. Citizenship Test Questions
  • Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
  • Who was President during World War I?
  • What is the rule of law?
  • Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
  • Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
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Why do people fail citizenship interviews?

The first most common reason for a naturalization denial is failing the Civics and English component of the test at the interview. Although the Civics and English component of the test seems easy enough, failing the exam is more common than you think.
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Why is it so hard to get citizenship in us?

It is hard because of the long processing times, the financial and personal costs involved, and the fact that most immigrants do not have a direct relative that is a citizen of the United States. The requirements of U.S. citizenship are also complex and may not be understandable to some immigrants.
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How many questions are on the 2022 citizenship test?

There are 100 civics questions on the naturalization test. During your naturalization interview, you will be asked up to 10 questions from the list of 100 questions. You must answer correctly 6 of the 10 questions to pass the civics test.
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Can I lose my green card if my citizenship is denied?

Ordinarily, denial of U.S. citizenship leaves the person with permanent residence, but there's a risk of green card cancellation and deportation.
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What disqualifies you from U.S. citizenship?

Crimes that Result in a Permanent Automatic Bar to Citizenship. Two types of crime result in an automatic and permanent bar to citizenship – murder, and aggravated felony for which you were convicted after November 29, 1990. These crimes also result in deportation.
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What to do after citizenship denied?

Can I reapply for naturalization if USCIS denies my application? In many cases, you may reapply. If you reapply, you will need to complete and resubmit a new Form N-400 and pay the fee again. You will also need to have your biometrics taken again.
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What is a passing score on citizenship test?

Also, both the English language and civics requirements for naturalization are waived for applicants who are unable to comply with these requirements because of a medical or physical impairment. To achieve a passing score on the civics test, applicants are required to answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly.
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How many times can you fail U.S. citizenship?

An applicant has two opportunities to pass the English and civics tests: the initial examination and the re-examination interview. USCIS denies the naturalization application if the applicant fails to pass any portion of the tests after two attempts.
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What is the easiest citizenship to get?

The Easiest Countries To Get Citizenship: The Ultimate Guide
  • Malta.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • St. Kitts and Nevis.
  • Turkey.
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What is the fastest citizenship to get?

The Easiest Country to Get Dual Citizenship by Investment
  • Antigua and Barbuda. The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment program grants qualifying individuals citizenship rights and an Antigua and Barbuda passport in five months in exchange for a qualifying investment worth at least $100,000. ...
  • St Lucia. ...
  • Dominica.
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Is USCIS waiving citizenship interview?

2. Remember, Waiving the Interview is Not Official USCIS Policy. It is important to remember that even though we are seeing USCIS approve some adjustment of status applications without an interview, this is not an official USCIS policy.
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What should I not say about USCIS interview?

DON'T joke around with the USCIS officer. In particular, avoid joking or sarcasm related to drug dealing, communicable diseases, bigamy, or smuggling people into the country. DON'T argue with your spouse or other family members in the middle of an interview.
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Can you pass the U.S. citizenship interview?

You only have two chances to pass your interview. If you fail any portion of the test in your second attempt your citizenship application will be denied. As a result, you must be well prepared for this test. We offer a FREE U.S. Citizenship Test complete online training program to help you pass your test.
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How long is the citizenship interview?

A typical citizenship interview lasts about 20 minutes, but the exact timeframe varies by applicant.
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Where is the hardest to get citizenship?

Getting dual citizenship – especially by naturalization – is rarely an easy task. But some countries make it more difficult than others.
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The 17 hardest countries to get citizenship are:
  • Qatar.
  • Vatican City.
  • Liechtenstein.
  • Bhutan.
  • Saudi Arabia.
  • Kuwait.
  • Switzerland.
  • China.
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How many can you miss on citizenship test?

The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk. You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
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What are the most common U.S. citizenship questions?

Common Citizenship Test Questions & Answers
  • Who is currently the President of the U.S.? – ...
  • What are the two primary political parties in the U.S.? – ...
  • When (what month) do people vote for the President? – ...
  • How often is a new president voted for? – ...
  • What age do people have to be before they are allowed to vote in the U.S.? –
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Is the citizenship test mandatory?

Most naturalization applicants are required to take both components of the exam, but some applicants may be eligible for an exemption based on their age and time as a green card holder or certain medical conditions.
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