Which test will you take?
- Filed N-400 on or after October 20, 2025 → the 2025 version: 128 possible questions, the officer asks up to 20, you must answer 12 correctly.
- Filed N-400 before October 20, 2025 → the 2008 version: 100 possible questions, the officer asks up to 10, you must answer 6 correctly.
The two versions at a glance
| 2025 version (128 questions) | 2008 version (100 questions) | |
|---|---|---|
| Question pool | 128 | 100 |
| Questions asked | up to 20 | up to 10 |
| Needed to pass | 12 correct | 6 correct |
| Applies to | N-400 filed on/after Oct 20, 2025 | N-400 filed before Oct 20, 2025 |
65 or older with 20+ years as a permanent resident?
You qualify for the 65/20 special consideration: you study only a marked subset of the questions and may take the test in your own language with an interpreter.
Test rules can change. Verify the current requirements at uscis.gov before your interview.