New N-400 Naturalization Test and its Effective Dates
The USCIS has issued a reminder that it will begin administering a new naturalization test on October 1, 2008 for N-400 naturalization applicants. Here is a link to the new naturalization test and here is a link to the old naturalization test. In order to determine which test you will take, follow these guidelines:
If you file your N-400 before October 1, 2008, and are scheduled for your naturalization interview before October 1, 2008, you will take the current test.
If you file your N-400 before October 1, 2008, and are scheduled for your naturalization interview on or after October 1, 2008 up until October 1, 2009, you can choose to take the current test or the new test.
If you file your N-400 on or after October 1, 2008, you will take the new test.
Finally, if you are scheduled for your naturalization interview on or after October 1, 2009, regardless of when you filed your N-400, you will take the new test.
