Recent changes to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Naturalization Exam mean you now must answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly from a possible list of 128 questions.
If you applied for naturalization before October 20, 2025, you must answer correctly 6 of 10 questions.
The test covers U.S. history, government, and principles. You should learn the names of your California and local representatives.
Here are some official study guides and flashcards:
You can take free courses locally to get ready for the test.
Universidad Popular, 5–6 p.m., English practice; 6–7 p.m. Civics class
Escondido: Mondays, 5–7 p.m., House of Prayer, 795 Rose St., Escondido
San Marcos: Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m., San Marcos Elementary, 1 Tiger Way, San Marcos
Vista: Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m., Universidad Popular, Raintree Park Building, 545 East Townsite Dr., Vista
Jewish Family Services
Free 10-week Citizenship Course
February 2–April 14, 2026
Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Fallbrook Library, 124 Mission Rd., Fallbrook: Wednesdays, 4–6 p.m.
619-753-1630
UURISE
Legal immigration services
