How long does it take to retake the citizenship test in New York, USA?

◇ Application Process and U.S. Citizenship Test

Those who have been legal residents of the United States for five years (the spouse of a U.S. citizen has been a U.S. citizen for three years) and meet all the above requirements, You can apply for naturalization.

The first step is to submit the appropriate application. Once submitted, applicants will receive a receipt followed by a notification to schedule an interview. Applicants must bring the interview notice and report on time.

The interview includes questions to confirm the immigration application and personal background, after which the applicant will be asked to take the U.S. citizenship test.

◇ Contents of the U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Test

1. Speaking test:

Make sure the applicant has basic English speaking ability.

2. Reading test:

Applicants are required to read one of three sentences correctly to demonstrate their ability to read English.

3. Writing test:

Applicants are required to write one of three sentences to demonstrate their ability to write English.

4. Citizenship Test:

This is the most stressful part of the U.S. Citizenship Test. The citizenship test question bank has 100 questions; the examiner will select 10 questions from them, and the applicant must answer at least six questions correctly. The Civics exam covers topics such as the U.S. Constitution, rights and freedoms, systems of government, functions of elected representatives, U.S. history, and general civics knowledge such as geography, national holidays, and more.

Applicants have two opportunities to take English and citizenship tests each time they apply for naturalization. Those who fail the first time can request to retake the failed part within 60 to 90 days after the interview.