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Citizenship test filing-date handout
Share this one-page guide with learners who need to choose between the 2008 and 2025 civics question banks.
This resource is free to print and share with adult education classes, libraries, and citizenship programs. It is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with USCIS.
The rule at a glance
Use the date the learner filed Form N-400, not the interview date. A filing before October 20, 2025 uses the 2008 test; a filing on or after October 20, 2025 uses the 2025 test. Learners should confirm the filing date in their USCIS records.
- 2008 test: 100 questions, up to 10 asked, 6 correct to pass. Official USCIS question bank.
- 2025 test: 128 questions, up to 20 asked, 12 correct to pass. Official USCIS question bank.
For learners eligible for 65/20 special consideration, use the 20 marked questions from the applicable version. The PDF includes source links and a reminder to check answers that may change.
Rules and source links checked September 29, 2026. Review how we maintain answers before reusing the handout later.