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\u003C[uscis@public.govdelivery.com](uscis@public.govdelivery.com) >  \nSent: Monday, February 22, 2021 11:34 AM  \nTo:  \nSubject: USCIS Reverts to the 2008 Version of the Naturalization Civics Test  \nWASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today it is reverting to the 2008 version of the naturalization civics test beginning March 1, 2021.  \nOn Dec. 1, 2020, USCIS implemented a revised naturalization civics test (2020 civics test) as part of a decennial test review and update process. USCIS determined the 2020 civics test development process, content, testing procedures, and implementation schedule may inadvertently create potential barriers to the naturalization process. This action is consistent with the framework of the Executive Order on Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems, which directs a comprehensive review of the naturalization process to eliminate barriers and make the process more accessible to all eligible individuals.  \nThe 2008 civics test was thoroughly developed over a multi‐year period with the input of more than 150 organizations, which included English as a second language experts, educators, and historians, and was piloted before its implementation. USCIS aspires to make the process as accessible as possible as directed by President Biden’s request to review the process thoroughly.  \nThe civics test is administered to applicants who apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization and is one of the statutory requirements for naturalizing. Applicants must demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, principles, and form of government of the United States. The decision to naturalize demonstrates an investment in and commitment to this country. USCIS is committed to administering a test that isan instrument of civic learning and fosters civic integration as part of the test preparation process.  \nApplicants who filed their application for naturalization on or after Dec. 1, 2020, and before March 1, 2021, likely have been studying for the 2020 test; therefore, USCIS will give these applicants the option to take either the 2020 civics test or the 2008 civics test. There will be a transition period where both tests are being offered. The 2020 test will be phased out on April 19, 2021, for initial test takers. Applicants filing on or after March 1, 2021, will take the 2008 civics test.  \nThe test items and study guides can be found on the Citizenship Resource Center on the USCIS website. USCIS has also updated the Policy Manual accordingly; see Volume 12, Part E, English and Civics Testing and Exceptions, Chapter 2, English and Civics Testing.  \nFor more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit [uscis.gov](uscis.gov) or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.  \nPlease do not reply to this message. See our Contact Us page for phone numbers and e‐mail addresses.  \n1","cbCairbyvpoZGDv0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairbyvpoZGDv0","pdf",684847,"English","# Naturalization civics test reversion\n## Effective date and reason\n## Transition period and applicant eligibility\n## Test materials and policy updates","[{\"question\":\"When will USCIS revert to the 2008 version of the naturalization civics test?\",\"answer\":\"USCIS will begin using the 2008 civics test on March 1, 2021.\"},{\"question\":\"Who can choose between the 2020 civics test and the 2008 civics test?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants who filed their naturalization application on or after Dec. 1, 2020 and before March 1, 2021 may choose either test during the transition period.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can applicants find test items, study guides, and policy updates?\",\"answer\":\"Test items and study guides are on the Citizenship Resource Center on the USCIS website, and USCIS updated its Policy Manual, including Volume 12, Part E, English and Civics Testing and Exceptions, Chapter 2.\"}]","USCIS Reverts to the 2008 Version of the Naturalization Civics Test - March 1, 2021 Transition | PDF",1789877598]