The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides applicants for naturalization with two opportunities to pass the civics and English portions of the naturalization examination. If an applicant does not achieve a passing score on either portion during the initial attempt, USCIS will schedule a second interview to retake only the failed section of the test. This policy aims to provide a fair chance for eligible candidates to demonstrate their knowledge of U.S. history, government, and the English language.
The opportunity to retest offers significant benefits to applicants. It acknowledges that test performance can be affected by factors such as anxiety or unfamiliarity with the testing environment. By granting a second attempt, USCIS reduces the likelihood of qualified individuals being denied citizenship based on a single instance of underperformance. Historically, this provision has facilitated the naturalization process for countless immigrants who have become valued members of American society.
