2 part Question about the civic and writing test

[nunette 1]

I've been here for more than 19 years, when it's time for my civic/writing/speaking test can the person give me an exemption without taking the test or do I still have take at least take the civics test?

Has anyone ever got a pass to not do both the civic and writing/speaking test?

Edited July 25, 2014 by nunette

[JimmyHou 611]

I've been here for more than 19 years, when it's time for my civic/writing/speaking test can the person give me an exemption without taking the test or do I still have take at least take the civics test?

Has anyone ever got a pass to not do both the civic and writing/speaking test?

If you are over 50 AND have been living in the US as a Legal Permanent Resident for 20 years, you don't have to take the reading/writing test or demonstrate understanding of the English language during your interview, but you do have to take the normal civics test, although it can be administered in the language of your choice.

If you are over 55 AND have been living in the US as an LPR for 15 years, you don't have to take the reading/writing test or demonstrate understanding of the English language during your interview, but you do have to take the normal civics test, although it can be administered in the language of your choice.

If you are over 65 AND have been living in the US as an LPR for 20 years, you don't have to take the reading/writing test or demonstrate understanding of the English language during your interview. You will be given a MODIFIED version of the civics test (the officer can only ask you certain civics questions, so you don't have to study all the questions). The civics test can be administered in the language of your choice.

Finally, you can file an N-648 and request a medical disability exception which could exempt you from the language test, civics test, or both.

http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume12-PartE-Chapter2.html#S-B

I don't know anyone who has asked for an exemption, but I'm sure others who have will add their replies. I hope this helps.

[nunette 1]

If you are over 50 AND have been living in the US as a Legal Permanent Resident for 20 years, you don't have to take the reading/writing test or demonstrate understanding of the English language during your interview, but you do have to take the normal civics test, although it can be administered in the language of your choice.

If you are over 55 AND have been living in the US as an LPR for 15 years, you don't have to take the reading/writing test or demonstrate understanding of the English language during your interview, but you do have to take the normal civics test, although it can be administered in the language of your choice.

If you are over 65 AND have been living in the US as an LPR for 20 years, you don't have to take the reading/writing test or demonstrate understanding of the English language during your interview. You will be given a MODIFIED version of the civics test (the officer can only ask you certain civics questions, so you don't have to study all the questions). The civics test can be administered in the language of your choice.

Finally, you can file an N-648 and request a medical disability exception which could exempt you from the language test, civics test, or both.

http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume12-PartE-Chapter2.html#S-B

I don't know anyone who has asked for an exemption, but I'm sure others who have will add their replies. I hope this helps.

I went the USCIS site and it gave me this info as well under Testing and Interviewing.

For a naturalization application the interview will include your taking the required English and/or Civics tests (unless exempt or waived).