WASHINGTON, D.C. – A more difficult citizenship test and stricter criteria for applicants are set to take effect in mid-October, making the path to naturalization more challenging for prospective U.S. citizens.

The new test, which was briefly implemented in late 2020 before being reverted, will require applicants to answer 20 questions from a pool of 128, a significant increase from the current version, which requires six correct answers from a pool of 100 questions. To pass, an applicant must get at least 12 questions right. If they fail, they will get a second chance.

The new questions will delve deeper into American history and politics, with sample queries including:

“Name five of the original 13 colonies that became states.”

“What is one American technological innovation?”

“Why

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