US Citizenship Exam

[PO'D 1]

Hello there,

I have a question regarding my mother. She is 56 years old, she has lived in the US for over 28 years now. She is looking to take the US citizenship exam. She does not speak any english, nor does she read or write English, nor her own language. I was wondering if anybody knows whether or not she can take the exam with an interpreter. If so, will one be provided for her, or does she have to bring someone along?

Thanks in advance!

[Chikikiki 0]

Hi!

I helped my 64 yr old uncle through citizenship early this year who fell into the same circumstance.

I was going to be his interpreter at the interview, but the interviewer spoke spanish, so he went at it alone.

If the interviewer did not speak spanish, I would have been allowed to interpret for him.

This is from page 26 of form M-476 ( A Guide to Naturalization).

"If you are over 55 years old and have lived in the United States as a Permanent Resident for periods totaling at least 15 years, you do not have to take the English test. You do have to take the civics test in the language of your choice."

"If you qualify for a waiver of the English proficiency requirement, you must be prepared to bring an interpreter."

The candidates 15 years must be as a permanent resident.

Good luck!

Hello there,

I have a question regarding my mother. She is 56 years old, she has lived in the US for over 28 years now. She is looking to take the US citizenship exam. She does not speak any english, nor does she read or write English, nor her own language. I was wondering if anybody knows whether or not she can take the exam with an interpreter. If so, will one be provided for her, or does she have to bring someone along?

Thanks in advance!