Buy a sample test guide from a bookstore to get an idea of what kind of questions appear in the citizenship test. Also download the BCIS guide and test preparation questions from the website. Contact the BCIS department for detailed information.
Purchase magazines and books to study America's geography, economics, history, culture, and government along with the rights and the responsibilities of a citizen.
Get a study partner and discuss all aspects of the test. Have thorough discussions on the topics above to ensure you cover all of the potential test questions.
Join a citizenship test preparation course offered by your local library. Also use the services of a tutor for a complete and in-depth study plan.
Memorize all the information. Before taking an oral test, practice your language skills and improve your English if it is not your primary language. Do a pretend test with a family member or friend to judge your basic interaction skills.
Work on your English writing, speaking and listening skills as one of the new pre-requisites to pass the U.S. citizenship test is to have a basic understanding of the English language.
Arrive at the test center on time. Be polite and confident during your one-on-one interview with a USCIS officer.
Listen to the officer carefully when he dictates a sentence for you to write on a sheet of paper. Carefully read the phrase out loud if the officer asks. When taking a written test, check your answers before handing over the answer sheet.
Try to answer the questions asked by the officer to the best of your knowledge. The test may include the following types of questions. What was the name of the American president during the Vietnam War? Describe the basic idea in the Declaration of Independence. What is the role of the Constitution? What is an amendment? Which American president was impeached? How many stars are on the American flag?
Answer at least six out of ten questions to become eligible for citizenship. If you fail the test, the BCIS department will notify you and provide a re-test date to appear at the center.