Citizenship blog
Clear answers to the most common questions, with the official source and the date we checked it.
10 citizenship interview tips (so nerves don't win)Arrive early, bring your documents, ask the officer to repeat when you don't understand and always tell the truth. Ten simple tips for your naturalization interview.October 16, 2026How long does citizenship take? The N-400 steps and where to see real timesProcessing time depends on your USCIS office and changes month to month. Here are the N-400 steps in order, what happens at each one and the official page to check your office.October 16, 2026How much does U.S. citizenship cost in 2026? The N-400 feeThe N-400 costs $710 online or $760 on paper, with a $380 reduced fee and a fee waiver (Form I-912). What it covers, how to pay and the proposed increase.October 16, 2026The 2025 citizenship test: how it works and how many questions you needThe 2025 civics test has 128 questions; the officer asks up to 20 out loud and you pass with 12. It stops at 12 right or 9 wrong. What changed and how to prepare.October 16, 2026The Oath of Allegiance: full text, the ceremony and what to bringYou become a U.S. citizen only when you take the Oath of Allegiance. The full text in plain English, how the ceremony works, Form N-445 and what to do afterward.October 16, 2026What happens if you fail the citizenship test?Fail civics, reading or writing and you get a second appointment 60 to 90 days later, only for that part. Fail it again and the N-400 is denied. Here's what to expect.October 16, 2026
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