Practice your citizenship interview before the real one
A realistic AI officer walks you through check-in, the oath, your N-400 review, civics, and reading and writing. Then it shows you exactly what to work on.
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Wherever you are in the process, start here.
- 1Thinking about applyingFind out if you qualify, when you can file, and what could cause problems.Check my eligibility
- 2Filling out the N-400A plain-language walkthrough of every section of the form, plus a document checklist for your situation.Start the N-400 guide
- 3Got my interview letterWhat happens on interview day, what the officer will ask, and how to prepare in the time you have left.Prepare for my interview
- 4Approved, what's next?The oath ceremony, your passport, updating your records, and helping your family.After approval
Most people study the civics questions. Then the interview surprises them.
Your interview isn't only a test. The officer also goes back over your N-400 application with you, out loud, in English. Questions like these can be confusing when you're nervous, and a rushed answer can lead to follow-up questions.
Citizenshiply helps you prepare for the whole interview:
- Civics testThe 2025 version
- Reading & writingThe English reading and writing test
- Speaking testUnderstanding the officer and answering clearly
- N-400 reviewKnowing what each question really means
- Interview dayWhat to bring, what to expect, and what to do if you don't understand a question
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12/ 20correct answers needed to pass the 2025 test
If you filed your N-400 on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 civics test: the officer asks up to 20 questions, and you need 12 correct answers to pass. USCIS still keeps the 2008 materials online for people who take that test, so it's easy to study the wrong one.
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Protect yourself from immigration scams
Only USCIS decides your case, and no one can "guarantee" your citizenship. Be careful with notarios and anyone who asks you to put false information on your application or pay extra to "speed things up." Learn how to spot fraud and find real legal help when you need it.
How to avoid scamsWarning signs
- Someone "guarantees" you'll be approved
- A notario offers to handle your case
- You're asked to put false information on your application
- An extra payment to "speed things up"
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- Honest about our limits.We explain how the process works. For complicated situations, we tell you when to talk to an immigration attorney or accredited representative.
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Short, dated answers to specific questions.
- NewsThe 2025 civics test, one year later: what applicants should knowWhich civics test you take depends on your filing date. A year after the change, here's how to tell which one is yours and what each one asks.
2 min read
- TipsA 30-day study plan for the citizenship interviewA simple four-week plan for the civics test, the English test, and the questions about your N-400, using free tools. Adjust it to your schedule.
3 min read
- NewsAfter the 2026 elections: when your civics answers changeSome civics test answers depend on who holds office on the day of your interview. Here's which ones can change after the election, and when.
2 min read
Not sure where to start?
Start with eligibility. In a few minutes, you can see whether you're close, and the filing date calculator shows the earliest day you may be able to apply.
Quick check
- You're at least 18 years old
- You've had your green card for 5 years, or 3 if you're married to a U.S. citizen
- You've spent at least half of that time in the U.S.