Citizenship

Citizenship Interview Test (CIT)

This test is a one-on-one oral interview that simulates the English-language interview with a USCIS examiner. Learners can gain self-confidence in their speaking and listening abilities. Topics include personal identification and information from the N-400 Application for Naturalization.

Timing	15-30 minutes
Uses	One-on-one oral interview simulating the USCIS interview
Difficulty Level	High beginning to advanced English As a Second Language
Delivery Format	Oral Interview Booklet (for test administrator)
Training Requirement	Certification is required to administer the CIT through a self-paced online CIT Certification training. Someone at the agency must be CIT certified prior to ordering Citizenship Interview Test materials. To register for the CIT Certification course, submit an order for your training.

Government and History for Citizenship

This is a test of US civics for high beginning to advanced English language learners. This test reveals how much learners know about how the USA functions. Citizenship applicants must demonstrate a solid knowledge of US "civics" to complete the citizenship process.

Timing	25 minutes (Test Administration Manual and CD required to administer the test)
Uses	Progress testing of American government and history knowledge
Difficulty Level	Intermediate English as a Second Language
Delivery Format	CASAS eTests or audio CD (with questions) and test booklets (with answer choices)
Training Requirement	No special training is necessary to order and administer the paper-based test. CASAS eTests proctor certification is required to administer the test online. Online Training.

Reading for Citizenship

This test assesses reading comprehension for low beginning English language learners. This test series motivates beginning readers to improve their citizenship-focused reading abilities.

Timing	60 minutes
Uses	Progress testing in a citizenship-related context
Difficulty Level	Beginning literacy (Level A) and high beginning literacy (Level AX)
Delivery Format	CASAS eTests or test booklets
Training Requirement	No special training is necessary to order and administer the paper-based test. CASAS eTests proctor certification is required to administer the test online. Online Training.

Resources

Access the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit on the USCIS website “a resource to help organizations start or build a citizenship education program.” (http://www.uscis.gov).
One Nation, One People: The USCIS Civics Test Textbook (PDF, 49.77 MB)
CASAS Citizenship Preparation FAQs 2025-25
CASAS QuickSearch Online database to determine instructional resources by assessment series, skill area, program type, CASAS competency, publication title, and by publisher.