Citizenship Tests for old parents

[Shahnaaz]

My Mom is 65+ and Dad is 70+ . Are they required to take and pass all citizenship tests for naturalization. Are there options if English Language is a barrier too for my Mom

[immihelp]

There are few options if they want to wait for 20 years after green card.

If they want the citizenship after 5 years of getting green card, it would have to be a normal procedure just like everyone else.

[kevinkallis]

There are certain exceptions to the English Language and Civics Test Requirements.

1.If you are over 50 years of age and have been a permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years - you need not take the English test. You are still required to take the Civics test, but you can take it in a language of your choice.

2. If you are over 55 years of age and have been a permanent resident for periods totaling at least 15 years - you need not take the English test. You are still required to take the Civics test, but you can take it in a language of your choice.

3. If you are over 65 years of age and have been a permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years - you need not take the English test. You HAVE to take the Civics test, but you can take it in a language of your choice. This test will be a simpler version. You will be asked about 10 questions out of a list of 25.

4.If you have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment, where the impairment affects your ability to learn English and Civics, you are eligible for an exception. You need to file Form N-648 requesting an exception. This form has to be filed along with the application.