Is there anyway to become a citizen without the test?

[TVC 244]

My wife has been in the USA for 3 years on a green card. She is now eligible to take the citizenship test. But she is very nervous about taking it. Is there any other route to citizenship without the test?

[Boiler 45,783]

English Text Exemption for Naturalization
There are certain exemptions to the English language requirement for naturalization in the United States. These exemptions are based on age, physical or developmental disabilities, or medical conditions that prevent an individual from learning or demonstrating English proficiency.

Age Exemption: If you are 50 years old or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years, if you are 55 years old or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 15 years, or if you are 65 years old or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years, you may be exempt from the English language requirement for naturalization.
Disability Exemption: If you have a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment that prevents you from learning or demonstrating English proficiency, you may be eligible for an exemption from the English language requirement. You must submit evidence of your disability, completed by a licensed medical professional, along with your naturalization application.
Medical Exemption: If you have a medical condition that makes it impossible for you to learn or demonstrate English proficiency, you may be eligible for an exemption from the English language requirement. You must submit evidence of your medical condition along with your naturalization application.
If you qualify for an exemption to the English language requirement, you must still pass the civics test. It is important to note that exemptions to the English language requirement are granted on a case-by-case basis, and you must provide appropriate documentation to support your request.

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

50 minutes ago, TVC said:

But she is very nervous about taking it

Almost everyone says the N-400 process is easiest of all the parts of immigration.  That was the case with us.

[OldUser 7,030]

2 hours ago, TVC said:

My wife has been in the USA for 3 years on a green card. She is now eligible to take the citizenship test. But she is very nervous about taking it. Is there any other route to citizenship without the test?

Not unless she has issue with cognitive functions of brain or old enough.

[Peot 161]

Nerves aren't enough to get you out of it, but it's nothing to be nervous about!

 

I strongly recommend purchasing "flash cards" online for the 100 questions. This will make those questions a breeze. Or, just study the official test: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/100q.pdf

 

 As far as the reading/writing comprehension it's also very easy 1st grade stuff. Eg:

"Please read: What was the first state?" 

"Please write: "The first state was Delaware". (This answer would be provided by the way, you are just asked to write whatever they say).

 

If your wife has been living and existing in the US for 3 years, it should be an easy win. 

[Scandi 4,173]

It's literally the easiest part of the entire immigration journey. But she doesn't have to become a citizen, there's no citizenship requirement. She can keep being a greencard holder.

Edited June 20 by Scandi

[ineedadisplayname 501]

4 hours ago, Peot said:

I strongly recommend purchasing "flash cards" online for the 100 questions. This will make those questions a breeze. Or, just study the official test: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/100q.pdf

You can just create it for yourself for free. I used Quizlet which has web + mobile app. When you sign up there is a free option you can choose.

Create Flash card, fill out the question + answer and look up the ones related to your state. Start practicing.

 

I think it is important to note that since this is more you can read the question I think it is important to read it out loud and then answer since at the interview you are going to be asked the question and not reading it. It helps to learn it by reading the question out lout. By the time at the interview when the officer started to read the question it automatically just popped into my mind since I learned it by reading both question and answer out loud.

 

At the writing test you can always say you made a mistake and want to correct it. The digital pen didn't register the S what I was trying to write and it looked like a c. I told the officer that I want to correct the word, they told me to cross it out and write it again. So as long as you correct your mistake before submission you are good to go.

Edited June 20 by ineedadisplayname

[Dashinka 24,656]

My wife was nervous as well considering English is not her first language, as well as learning the civics portion.  We got the test book, and reviewed it constantly for about two months prior to her interview, and she was fine

 

Also, review this post of one of our most senior member's experience with helping his wife with the civic questions.

 

Good Luck!

 

 

[Bethie 104]

18 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Almost everyone says the N-400 process is easiest of all the parts of immigration.  That was the case with us.

Totally agree with you there, the N400 part was the easiest & fastest  for my husband.

[Bethie 104]

19 hours ago, TVC said:

My wife has been in the USA for 3 years on a green card. She is now eligible to take the citizenship test. But she is very nervous about taking it. Is there any other route to citizenship without the test?

You Tube has excellent videos on the N400 interview & the questions.  Its how my husband learned and passed his interview.

He studied for about 6 weeks.

[Lemonslice 4,923]

Many community centers are offering coaching for the interview.  In my city, some volunteer lawyers and retired USCIS agents do mock interviews. 

 

Please tell your spouse that there's help for her out there!