New US Citizenship Civics Test Effective October 20, 2025

Beginning October 20, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) will implement the 2025 Civics Test, announced on September 17, 2025. The agency has stated that the updated test aims to ensure applicants demonstrate a deeper understanding of US history, government, and civic responsibilities, with the goal of naturalizing individuals who are “fully assimilated and will contribute to America’s greatness.” Applicants who file Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025, will be required to take the new test. Those who filed, or have pending applications, before that date will continue to take the 2008 Civics Test.

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Pro-Palestinian University Protestor Released from Federal Custody

Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University Philosophy student who was arrested and detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agents after attending his naturalization interview in Vermont has been released from federal detention while his immigration case proceeds. He had been under ICE custody since April 14, 2025.

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