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In addition, USCIS undertook a supplemental study in many adult education sites throughout the nation.  \n􀀁 The feedback from the pilot was used to finalize testing procedures and a list of  \n100 redesigned history and government items.  \n􀀁 The redesigned (new) naturalization test was announced on September 27, 2007.  \nOffice of Citizenship  \n6  \nLegal Framework  \nSection 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)  \nSection 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): specifies that no person shall be naturalized as a citizen of the United States who cannot demonstrate an understanding of the English language and fundamentals of the history and government of the United States.  \nThe INA also provides information on applicant exemptions based on physical and medical conditions as well as certain exemptions for age combined with the amount of time as a permanent resident.  \nApplicants are exempt from the English requirements, but are still required to take the civics test in their language of choice if, on the date of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, they are:  \n-Over 50 years of age and have been a permanent resident for 20 years  \n-Over 55 years of age and have been a permanent resident for 15 years  \nOffice of Citizenship  \n7  \nLegal Framework  \nSection 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)  \nThe INA gives special consideration to applicants 65 years of age who have been a permanent resident for 20 years at the time of filing Form N-400 . Special consideration is given to these applicants as they are only required to study a selected 20 of the 100 civics questions. Questions for 65/20 applicants are flagged with an asterisk in the list of redesigned civics test questions publicly released by USCIS.  \nApplicants with a medical condition so severe that it prevents them from acquiring or demonstrating the required knowledge of English and civics may file for an exception from both the English and civics test.  \nOffice of Citizenship  \n8  \nLegal Framework  \nSection 312 of Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (8","cbCaipei8kltqO1T","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipei8kltqO1T","pdf",1459839,22,"English","# Overview of Presentation\n## Historical Overview of the Redesigned (New) Test\n## Legal Framework\n## The Redesigned Naturalization Test\n## Administration of the Redesigned Test\n## Implementation Timeline\n## Civics and Citizenship Study Materials","[{\"question\":\"Why was the naturalization civics test redesigned?\",\"answer\":\"Studies found the earlier test lacked standardized content, test instruments and protocols, a uniform scoring system, and the ability to assess applicants’ meaningful understanding of U.S. history and government. 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