Changes to US citizenship test raise questions about difficulty of naturalization process

In October 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made changes to the civics exam.
The Indianapolis Star

What are the steps to get US citizenship? See naturalization requirements

According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, there are 10 steps to become a U.S. citizen. Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen The naturalization process can take ...
Miami Herald

What it will take to become a U.S. citizen under Trump’s new USCIS rules

New U.S. citizens take the oath during a naturalization ceremony hosted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services aboard the USS Bataan in Miami. Jose A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com ...
The New York Times

One Step From Citizenship, Some Find It Eludes Their Grasp

Sweeping immigration changes by the Trump administration have resulted in the cancellation of naturalization ceremonies, the last step in the process of becoming a citizen. By Jazmine Ulloa and ...
NBC News

Many immigrants' final legal step — citizenship — has become harder under the Trump administration

Lawful permanent residents are seeing their naturalization ceremonies abruptly canceled this month as the Trump administration puts an indefinite “hold” on immigration applications from certain ...