Becoming a Citizens

[Eddymvp 11]

Can someone that doesn't speak english be approved?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Can someone that doesn't speak english be approved?

Depends how old they are, but generally, the person has to demonstrate a basic competence in the English language.

[KaynPhil 1]

If I'm not mistaken, No because you have to take an english comprehension test to become a citizen.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

If I'm not mistaken, No because you have to take an english comprehension test to become a citizen.

I think there is an exemption if the applicant is beyond a certain age.

English Language Exemptions

You Are Exempt From The English Language Requirement, But Are Still Required To Take The Civics Test If You Are:

Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (green card holder) in the United States for 20 years (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception).

OR

Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the “55/15” exception)

[MrTee12 64]

Can someone that doesn't speak english be approved?

Probably not. They must know enough English to pass the written exam. However,if they fail the test they are able to retake it when they have learned enough English.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/chapter3.pdf

[NickD 202]

Wife had to write, I am a good cook. Sounded crazy to me, because she already spent 40 minutes explaining all of the questions on the N-400 and her evidence. Then you have to read the oath, in English, aloud.

Both my wife and stepdaughter commented on having difficulty understanding their IO's as they spoke very broken English. I know I had problems communicating with the girl at the reception desk where you drop off your interview letter. Ended up speaking to her like she was a two year old.

Just saying, you have to know English, but apparently the USCIS employees don't. Wife commented that the woman ahead of her at the oath ceremony didn't know how to make an "S" for the word September, but the officer helped her. So really can't give you a conclusive answer.