> The citizenship test that USCIS has used since 2008 requires applicants to answer six questions correctly out of 10. The new test will require 12 correct answers out of 20. The list of possible questions the agent chooses from will grow from 100 to 128, and many will be more difficult.
Seems reasonable.
> Aside from the tougher civics test, applicants for citizenship will also have to convince an immigration officer that they have "good moral character." Until now, the absence of bad behavior or criminal conduct on an applicant's record has been enough. Now, they'll need to submit evidence of their "positive contributions to American society."
I wonder what that entails. Volunteering? Paying taxes? Having a job?
verdverm•3mo ago
If you've paid any attention to the current US admin, the definition of "moral" is very dependent on the individual in question. Saying tfg is greatest of all time is a sure way to pass that bar
cjbenedikt•3mo ago
Does anyone still want to become a US citizen? Just wondering.
andsoitis•3mo ago
Seems reasonable.
> Aside from the tougher civics test, applicants for citizenship will also have to convince an immigration officer that they have "good moral character." Until now, the absence of bad behavior or criminal conduct on an applicant's record has been enough. Now, they'll need to submit evidence of their "positive contributions to American society."
I wonder what that entails. Volunteering? Paying taxes? Having a job?
verdverm•3mo ago