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You cannot obtain an exemption 90 days before a green card anniversary or birthday.  \n**Ensure an exempt client understands that s/he will still be required to pass the U.S. history and civics test in his/her language of choice using an interpreter. If the client cannot learn civics, s/he will need an N-648.  \nGreen card for less than 15 years:  \n􀁸 Not exempt; the interview will be conducted in English and the applicant will be required to take the English language test.  \n\n| Exceptions to English and Civics Requirements for Naturalization |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Exceptions INA 312(b) | Educational Requirements |  |\n|  | English Read, write, speak\u003Cbr>and understand | Civics Knowledge of U.S. history and\u003Cbr>government |\n| Age 50 or older and resided in U.S. as an LPR for at least 20 years at time of filing | Exempt | Still required. Applicants may take civics test in their language of choice using an interpreter. |\n| Age 55 or older and resided in U.S. as an LPR for at least 15 years at time of filing | Exempt |  |\n| Age 65 or older and resided in U.S. as an LPR for at least 20 years at time of filing | Exempt | Still required but officers administer specially designated test forms. Applicants may take the civics test in their language of choice using an interpreter. |\n| Medical Disability Exception ( Form N-648) | May be exempt from English, civics, or both |  |","cbCaidfaxrrHBKz9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidfaxrrHBKz9","pdf",113365,"English","# Exceptions to English and Civics Requirements\n## Age and Residency Criteria\n## Medical Disability Exception","[{\"question\":\"Are applicants who have been green card holders for less than 15 years exempt from the English test?\",\"answer\":\"No, they are not exempt. They must take the English language test and conduct the interview in English.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the requirement for applicants aged 50 or older with 20 years of LPR status?\",\"answer\":\"They are exempt from the English language requirement but must still take the civics test in their language of choice using an interpreter.\"},{\"question\":\"How can an applicant apply for an exemption due to a medical condition?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants who are unable to learn or demonstrate English or civics knowledge due to a medical disability may be exempted through the submission of Form N-648.\"}]","English Exemptions - Naturalization Requirements - Guide | PDF",1789878236]