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What happens at the citizenship interview, and how the English and civics tests work.
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Start hereWhat happens at the citizenship interview?How the naturalization interview works, what the officer asks, the English and civics tests, who can come with you, and what happens next.7 min readLast reviewed November 2, 2026Read the guide
- What will the officer ask about my application?How the officer reviews your Form N-400 at the interview, what the hardest questions mean in plain words, and how to handle a mistake.7 min read
- How does the 2025 civics test work?Which civics test you take, how the 2025 test is given and scored, the special version for applicants 65 and older, and how to study.5 min read
- How do the English reading, writing, and speaking tests work?How the officer checks your spoken English during the interview, how the reading and writing tests are given and scored, and how to prepare.5 min read
- What happens if I don't pass the citizenship test?How the retest works, what happens if you fail twice, and the options after a denial: a hearing, applying again, or court review.4 min read