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Last verified 26 August 2026. Government instructions and your individual notice always control.

United States · USCIS

Your filing date determines the civics version.

Form N-400 filed before 20 October 2025 generally uses the 2008 test. Filing on or after that date generally uses the 2025 test: up to 20 oral questions from 128, with 12 correct required.

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Canada · IRCC

The current citizenship test is normally online.

The test has 20 multiple-choice or true-or-false questions, lasts 45 minutes and requires at least 15 correct answers. Eligible applicants normally have up to three attempts.

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United Kingdom · Home Office

Use the official handbook and booking service.

Life in the UK has 24 questions in 45 minutes and requires 75%. CitizenReady has not found a dedicated official Home Office tutorial video; the current written guide controls.

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Australia · Home Affairs

Both Australian pass conditions apply.

Answer at least 15 of 20 correctly and all 5 Australian values questions correctly within 45 minutes.

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United States

USCIS application, interview and test videos

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USCIS · Process overviewGeneral overview

Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process

A USCIS introduction to the main naturalization stages, from preparing an application through the interview and oath.

Date
Published 22 Sep 2020
Applies to
People exploring naturalization

Before relying on this video: Use the current USCIS eligibility pages and Form N-400 instructions for exact requirements, fees and filing steps.

USCIS · Application tutorialForm N-400 demo

How to File Your Application for Naturalization Online

An official walkthrough of completing and submitting Form N-400 through a USCIS online account.

Date
Published 28 Aug 2024
Applies to
Applicants filing online

Before relying on this video: Before submitting, confirm the current form edition, fee and evidence requirements on the Form N-400 page.

USCIS · Interview preparationPreparation guide

Episode 1: Preparing for the Naturalization Interview and Test

USCIS explains how to prepare for the appointment, review the application and gather the documents requested in the interview notice.

Date
Published 9 Feb 2023
Applies to
Naturalization interview candidates

Before relying on this video: Your appointment notice and current USCIS instructions control what you must bring.

USCIS · Interview demonstrationInterview example

Episode 2: The Naturalization Interview

A staged USCIS interview showing check-in, the oath, review of Form N-400 and the officer-applicant conversation.

Date
Published 9 Feb 2023
Applies to
Naturalization interview candidates

Before relying on this video: Questions and order vary by applicant. This is an example, not a script or prediction of an individual interview.

USCIS · English test demonstrationEnglish test example

Episode 4: The Reading and Writing Test

USCIS demonstrates the reading and writing portions and the way an officer administers them during the interview.

Date
Published 9 Feb 2023
Applies to
Applicants without an English exception

Before relying on this video: Check USCIS exceptions and accommodations before deciding which test components apply to you.

USCIS · Civics test demonstration2008 test only

Episode 3: The Civics Test

This USCIS demonstration shows the older 2008 civics-test format used for applicants whose filing date keeps them on that version.

Date
Published 9 Feb 2023
Applies to
Generally, Form N-400 filed before 20 Oct 2025

Before relying on this video: Do not use this video to learn the 2025 test format. The 2025 version asks up to 20 questions from a 128-question bank and requires 12 correct answers.

Canada

IRCC test and ceremony videos

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IRCC · Test-day overviewOlder procedure

What You Need to Know About the Citizenship Test

An official IRCC orientation to studying, documents and the citizenship-test journey as it was administered when the video was produced.

Date
Published 3 Apr 2017
Applies to
Historical orientation only

Before relying on this video: This video shows a paper-based 30-minute process. The current online test is 45 minutes and has different identity, device and webcam instructions.

IRCC · Virtual ceremonyCurrent ceremony guide

The Virtual Canadian Citizenship Ceremony

IRCC explains registration, identity verification, the oath and the steps that follow an online citizenship ceremony.

Date
Government guidance updated 4 Jun 2026
Applies to
Candidates invited to a virtual ceremony

Before relying on this video: Always follow the arrival time, seat number and submission instructions in your own invitation.

IRCC · In-person ceremonyCurrent ceremony guide

The In-person Canadian Citizenship Ceremony: What You Need to Know

An IRCC guide to registration, documents, the oath, certificates and etiquette at an in-person ceremony.

Date
Government guidance updated 4 Jun 2026
Applies to
Candidates invited to an in-person ceremony

Before relying on this video: Your invitation remains the source for the venue, arrival time and documents required in your case.

IRCC · Oath practiceCurrent oath practice

Oath of Citizenship

An official video for practising the current Canadian Oath of Citizenship before the ceremony.

Date
Government page updated 11 Feb 2025
Applies to
Citizenship ceremony candidates

Before relying on this video: At the ceremony, repeat the oath as directed by the presiding official and follow the exact wording provided by IRCC.

Australia

Department of Home Affairs test-preparation video

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Home Affairs · Test preparationCurrent official tutorial

The Citizenship Test—How to Prepare

The Department of Home Affairs explains the English-only test, Our Common Bond, its official practice test, podcast and free English-learning support.

Host
Australian Government video platform
Applies to
Most conferral applicants aged 18–59

Current pass rule: 20 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, at least 15/20 overall and all 5 Australian values questions correct.

United Kingdom

Official written preparation, without inventing a video

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No dedicated official tutorial verified

CitizenReady did not locate a current Home Office or GOV.UK tutorial video devoted to Life in the UK or citizenship naturalisation. The official handbook, official e-learning and GOV.UK booking/test pages are the reliable preparation route.

Form AN guidance and official study links ↗Current test-day rules ↗

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