Three categories of foreigners who do not need to take an English test to obtain U.S. citizenship

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has identified three categories of applicants who do not need to meet the standard English language and civics requirements for naturalization, explains People.

USCIS explains that these waivers are being introduced to ensure the path to citizenship remains accessible, particularly for those who have lived in the country for a long time but, for objective reasons, cannot meet the standard requirements.

The United States has identified three categories of foreigners who may be exempt from taking standard citizenship tests.

On the subject: Trump signed two new executive orders restricting birthright citizenship.

Who can avoid taking the English exam?

The first two categories depend on the age of the applicant and the length of his or her residence in the country as a permanent resident.

50/20 Exception

Applicants who are 50 years of age or older at the time of their naturalization application and have lived in the United States for at least 20 years with a green card are exempt from the English language proficiency test requirement. This is known as the 50/20 exemption.

55/15 Exception

A similar exemption applies to those who are 55 years of age or older at the time of application and have held permanent resident status for at least 15 years. This provision is therefore known as the 55/15 exemption.

It's important to note that both categories are still required to take the civics exam. However, they are permitted to take it in their native language. In this case, the applicant must bring an interpreter fluent in both English and their native language to the interview.

Special conditions are provided for applicants over 65 years of age who have held permanent resident status for at least 20 years. They are granted special waivers specifically for the civic registration exam.

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Medical exemption

The third category includes applicants who are unable to meet either the English language or civics test requirements due to physical or cognitive impairments, including mental health or developmental disabilities.

Such individuals may be able to obtain a full exemption from both requirements if they can demonstrate that their condition objectively prevents them from fulfilling the established conditions.

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