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ByPhillip Kim

Applicant Performance on the Naturalization Test in Fresno.

Immigration requires that naturalization applicants must demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language, and have a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government. As part of a multi-year redesign, the naturalization test was modified to achieve two basic objectives:

A uniform and consistent testing experience for all applicants
A civics test that can effectively assess an applicant’s knowledge of U.S. history and government
The new test strives to emphasize the founding principles of American democracy and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship while also serving as an important instrument to encourage civic learning and attachment to the country.

From October 1, 2008 through January 31, 2010, more than 577,000 new naturalization tests were administered nationwide. For those applicants taking both the English and civics tests, the overall national pass rate as of January 2010 is 92 percent. Data collected since October 1, 2008 indicate that applicant performance remains relatively consistent with that of the previous test. Compared to historical data from internal case management systems, the current pass rate of 92 percent is similar to that of the old test, which was 91 percent based on 2008 data.

Background on the Data
The data reflected above were taken from internal case management systems used to track naturalization applications and have been gathered to provide a general snapshot of how applicants are performing on the revised test. The national pass rate is determined based solely on an applicant’s first test within the current naturalization application. The data represent applicants taking the new naturalization test from October 1, 2008 through January 31, 2010. Please note that test results for each applicant are manually entered into the case management system and some errors may occur during manual entry. Although every effort has been undertaken to eliminate any errors made during manual data entry, errors may exist that would impact the publicized national pass rate. For More Information, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
https://phillipkimlaw.com/

ByPhillip Kim

About the Office of Citizenship by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

Vision

Enrich the vitality of the American dream by promoting the integration of immigrants

into the fabric of our nation.

Mission

The Office of Citizenship will provide federal leadership, tools, and resources to

proactively foster immigrant integration. We will engage and support partners to

welcome immigrants, promote English language learning and education on the rights

and responsibilities of citizenship, and encourage U.S. citizenship.

Goal 1: Provide immigrants with opportunities and tools to become vested citizens.

Objective 1.1: Develop and enhance educational products and resources that

welcome immigrants, promote English language learning and education on the rights

and responsibilities of citizenship, and prepare immigrants for naturalization and

active civic participation.
Objective 1.2: Offer online and multimedia tools that facilitate English language and

civics learning and provide access to national and local resources and opportunities.
Objective 1.3: Lead initiatives to promote citizenship awareness and demystify the

naturalization process for aspiring citizens.
Objective 1.4: Promote enhancements to the naturalization process, ensure the

uniformity of testing, and improve awareness of naturalization outcomes.

Goal 2: Build community capacity to prepare immigrants for citizenship.

Objective 2.1: Support national and community-based organizations that prepare

immigrants for citizenship by providing grants, educational materials, and technical

assistance.
Objective 2.2: Build collaborative partnerships with state and local governments and

non-governmental organizations to expand integration and citizenship resources in

communities.
Objective 2.3: Increase volunteer capacity by developing training tools and raising

awareness of opportunities for volunteers to prepare immigrants for citizenship.
Objective 2.4: Conduct training workshops and enhance professional development

and classroom resources for educators and organizations preparing immigrants for

citizenship. For More Information, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
https://phillipkimlaw.com/