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73.8. English and Civics.
(a)
General
.
Section 312
of the Act requires applicants to meet educational requirements that include demonstration of English language proficiency and knowledge of United States history and government.
8 CFR 312
describes how
USCIS
is currently implementing the law.
In addition, section 312 of the Act provides for exceptions to the testing requirements for applicants who meet certain age and length of residence thresholds. Section 312 of the Act also provides an exemption from the English and civics requirements because of physical or developmental disability, or because of mental impairment.
For guidance on the standardized procedures for testing naturalization applicants on English and civics, refer to
Chapter 74.2(c)
, question (9) “Can you speak, read, and write English?”.