USCIS currently uses two civics tests for naturalization interviews. One has 100 questions (the 2008 version). The other has 128 questions (the 2025 version). The version you get depends on when you filed Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. It does not depend on the day of your interview.
This page explains the official rule, how to find the date on your I-797 receipt notice, how the two tests differ at the interview, and where to practice the correct bank for free.
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According to USCIS:
| When you filed Form N-400 | Civics test you take |
|---|---|
| Before October 20, 2025 | 2008 naturalization civics test (100 questions) |
| On or after October 20, 2025 | 2025 naturalization civics test (128 questions) |
Official sources:
Many people think the interview date picks the test. That is incorrect. USCIS looks at when you filed Form N-400. If you filed before October 20, 2025, you stay on the 2008 test even if your interview is months later. If you file on or after that date, you take the 2025 test.
After you file, USCIS sends a receipt notice (Form I-797). Look for the Received Date (sometimes labeled as the date USCIS received your application). That Received Date is the practical way most applicants confirm their N-400 filing date.
If you are unsure, check your online USCIS account case history or ask your attorney. Do not switch study banks based on a friend's interview date or a social media tip alone.
Official 2025 administration details: USCIS 2025 Civics Test.
Before you memorize anything, check the Received Date on your I-797. That date picks the 100 or 128 bank. Once you know which bank applies, practice that bank until you can answer out loud with confidence. On CivicsExam.com you can study with flashcards, take a scored mock that follows the 20-question / 12-to-pass pattern for the 2025 test, and use free analytics to see weak spots.
Also browse the official questions and print our interview checklist.
No. Your Form N-400 filing date decides. Interview day does not switch the bank.
You take the 2008 civics test, per USCIS.
On your I-797 receipt notice, use the Received Date. You can also check your USCIS online account.
You study a larger bank (128 vs 100). At the interview you are asked 20 questions and need 12 correct, which is a different format from the older 10-ask / 6-pass pattern.
Yes. USCIS still uses a smaller starred set for qualifying seniors, drawn from the 2008 or 2025 bank based on when you filed Form N-400. See USCIS exceptions pages for details.
No. We are an independent study site. Official materials live on uscis.gov.
Study all 128 questions and check exactly when you can file the N-400.
