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When Will the U.S. Citizenship Test Change and What’s Different?

USCIS announced big changes to the civics test for naturalization applicants starting in the fall of 2025. The changes are the most significant in recent years, and they raise both the standards for knowledge of U.S. civics and the level of preparation required. Below is a breakdown of what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and when the new test goes into effect. Key Changes from the Old Test to the New Test Larger Question Bank: Old test: 100 possible civics questions. New test: 128 possible civics questions. Number of Questions Asked at the Interview: Old test: Officer asked up to…

25Sep

Client Flyer: The Temporary 540-Day EAD Extension Rule

In a rule effective May 4, 2022, USCIS temporarily increased the automatic extension period for employment authorization documents (EADs) from 180 to 540 days. The temporary rule applies to certain categories and…

28 Mar

Changes to CSPA Age Calculations

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced updated guidance regarding when an immigrant visa number “becomes available” for the purposes of calculating a noncitizen’s age under the Child Status Protection…

27 Feb

Partner Aaron Hall’s Comment to the Department of Homeland Security in Opposition to Proposed USCIS Fee Increases

On January 4, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule which would change United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fees. The rule, if implemented as proposed,…

24 Feb

New Process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans to Enter U.S.

On January 5, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a new parole process for Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans to enter the U.S. with temporary lawful status. This program…

23 Jan

ICE Actions in Wake of Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information

On November 28, 2022, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unintentionally posted a document to its website that included names and other personally identifiable information (PII) of 6,000 noncitizens in ICE…

20 Jan

State Department Launches “Welcome Corps” for Private Sponsorship of Refugees

On January 19th, 2023, the U.S. Department of State announced a new government program to allow private individuals to sponsor refugees into the United States.[1] Previously, refugees would be referred…

20 Jan

DHS Designates TPS for Ethiopia – Registration Period Open Now through June 12, 2024

On December 9, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. To be eligible for TPS, individuals…

19 Jan

USCIS Developing Updates for Naturalization Test

On December 14, 2022, USCIS announced that the agency will be holding trials to develop potential changes for the tests used when an individual applies to become a U.S. citizen.[1]…

29 Dec

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When Will the U.S. Citizenship Test Change and What’s Different?

Client Flyer: The Temporary 540-Day EAD Extension Rule

Changes to CSPA Age Calculations

Partner Aaron Hall’s Comment to the Department of Homeland Security in Opposition to Proposed USCIS Fee Increases

New Process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans to Enter U.S.

ICE Actions in Wake of Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information

State Department Launches “Welcome Corps” for Private Sponsorship of Refugees

DHS Designates TPS for Ethiopia – Registration Period Open Now through June 12, 2024

USCIS Developing Updates for Naturalization Test

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