The Trump Administration is reportedly planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, including a higher bar for passing and potentially an essay requirement. During remarks at the Center for Immigration Studies, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow called the current test “just too easy,” arguing that it allows for people to be “coached” through the immigration process who may not qualify for citizenship under U.S. law. The current citizenship test requires applicants to correctly respond to at least 6 out of 10 questions drawn from a list of 100 questions available online. Applicants must also prove basic English skills.
