Qualifying for a Test Exemption
Eligibility to waive the English Test and for the modified civic test based on being a permanent resident of the United States for a long time
The English language requirement may be waived for an applicant who on the date of filing the application, was over 50 years old and has been lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years,
OR
the applicant was 55 years old and has been a lawful permanent resident for at least 15 years. In either situation, the applicant may take the civic examination in the applicant’s language of choice.
Further, an applicant qualifies to take a modified civic test (20 questions) if on the date of filing the N-400, the applicant was 65 years old and has been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years. If this exception applies, the applicant will be administered a simpler version of the civic examination in the applicant’s language of choice. This modified civics test is a sample of 20 civics questions from the list of 100.
Immigration Lawyer Assistance with Citizenship Test Exemption
If you need to determine whether you qualify for the civic and English test requirements for citizenship, please contact immigration attorney direct line (949)228-3922 or email me at attorney@lawofficesofjackcsung.comto receive a free consultation with immigration attorney. Office hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:00AM to 9:00PM, and email consultation are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Immigration law office located at 2975 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 352 in Los Angeles, California. Free immigration consultation and advice within 24 hours guaranteed.
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Wave is mispelled in the title of article…. You mean waive.
Dear Frances,
Thank you very much for pointing out the typo. It has been corrected.