Core Points - The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced stricter citizenship exam standards, requiring applicants to pass a more difficult knowledge test and demonstrate English proficiency and "good moral character" [1] - The new exam format will involve answering 20 questions from a pool of 128 related to U.S. history, politics, and government, with a passing requirement of at least 12 correct answers, compared to the previous format of 10 questions from a pool of 100 with only 6 correct answers needed [1] - These changes will apply to citizenship applications submitted after mid-October 2025, while applications submitted before this date will be evaluated under the old rules [1] Immigration Policy Context - The announcement comes amid a broader tightening of immigration policies under the Trump administration, which has intensified scrutiny of both illegal immigrants and legal visa holders [1] - Reports indicate that the Trump administration is reviewing approximately 55 million visa holders, with potential consequences for those found in violation of regulations, including visa revocation or deportation [1] - The administration has also included the assessment of applicants' involvement in "anti-American activities" as part of the review process, raising public concerns [1]
美国入籍考试变难 “道德”审查趋严
Xin Hua She·2025-09-18 07:57