Guides to the interview and the civics test
What happens at each step, written in plain language and checked against USCIS.
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N-400 interview questions and how to answer them
Most citizenship interview questions come from your own N-400, including the 37 "have you ever" items in Part 9. See what the officer covers and how to prepare.
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Which civics test answers change after an election
On the civics test, name whoever holds the office on your interview day. See which answers the 2026 election can change and when the winners start to count.
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What happens if you fail the citizenship test
Failed the civics or English test? USCIS retests only the part you missed, 60 to 90 days later. What a second failure means and how the N-336 hearing works.
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What happens at the naturalization interview
At the naturalization interview a USCIS officer puts you under oath, goes through your N-400, and gives the English and civics tests. Here is each part.
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