It just got harder for immigrants: the U.S. naturalization test is about to change

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

U.S. legal permanent residents who apply for citizenship through naturalization on or after Dec. 1, 2020, will face a more challenging test — in which immigrants must prove they can read, write and speak basic English, and have essential knowledge of U.S. history and government.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Friday the implementation of a revised version of the citizenship civics test for naturalization applicants with a filing date (also known as a receipt date) of Dec. 1, 2020, and beyond.

The test will evaluate an immigrant’s knowledge of American history, government and civic values, said the immigration agency, which a year ago announced the creation of a working group to review and update the test questions.

“USCIS has diligently worked on revising the naturalization test since 2018, relying on input from experts in the field of adult education to ensure that this process is fair and transparent,” said USCIS Deputy Director for Policy Joseph Edlow in a news release.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/just-got-harder-immigrants-u-205947678.html

[bullimiami]

1. Lets start with Trump passing it before anyone else has to. Since 2018 means its bullshit.

[ResistantAmerican17]

2. Melanoma would be in fucking Slovenia right now if she had to pass.

[Ms. Toad]

3. My guess is that 75% of US citizens would fail the test.

Probably even the current test.

Including, unfortunately, folks on our side of the aisle - given a lot of the lack of knowledge about basic government and civics I've seen here recently.

We really need to do a better job in our public schools with education about how our government works.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

7. I looked at 100 sample questions and laughed...

... over how they were so easy. (Even I missed the one about the number of representatives, though, only recalling it was 400-something back then and I guessed wrong at the exact number.)

A co-worker from Georgia (country) was preparing for the exam, and she let me look at her study booklet.

A Vietnamese-American overheard me chuckling about it, and he pointed to three other white co-workers while saying "I guarantee with you" they couldn't answer ANY of them. Long story short, he was correct! It blew my mind at the time.

[Boogiemack]

4. They ought to give the same test to anyone running for the House or the Senate. nt

[liberalmuse]

5. Most natural born citizens would flunk this test.

Hell, they would flunk the test they're using now.

[Ilsa]

6. Make senator-elect Tommy Tuberville take it.

He couldn't correctly name the three branches of government.