04-28-2025, 12:16 AM
https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/except...mmodations
There are exceptions to the requirement for English proficiency:
There are exceptions to the requirement for English proficiency:
You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are:
Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception).
OR
Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the “55/15” exception).