U.S. Overhauls Citizenship Test to Emphasize Duty, History, and the Privilege of Being American

New USCIS standards focus on civics, national unity, and shared language.

The U.S. government has rolled out a revised naturalization test aimed at ensuring new citizens understand not just the process of becoming American—but the responsibility and privilege that come with it.

In a Jan. 5 announcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed it has updated the exams all applicants must pass to obtain U.S. …