The Trump administration has announced plans to revise the U.S. citizenship test to make it more challenging, reflecting the former president’s tough stance on immigration.
Citizenship Test ‘Too Easy,’ Says USCIS Director
Joseph Edlow, head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), criticized the current test for being overly simple. According to him, test-takers can just memorize the answers without understanding their meaning.
“It’s very easy to memorize the answers,” Edlow stated. “I don’t think we’re really complying with the spirit of the law. The test, as it’s laid out right now, it’s not very difficult.”
He explained to the New York Times that changes to the test should be seen as a positive step, especially as the U.S. continues to attract immigrants who contribute to economic growth and the national interest.
“If we’re looking at the people that are coming over… to advance certain economic agendas and otherwise benefit the national interest — that’s absolutely what we need to be taking care of,” he said.
