Are you planning on becoming a U.S. citizen? In order for you to become a naturalized citizen, you must pass what's called the "naturalization test." When you arrive for your naturalization interview, you will have to answer a series of questions about your background and the information that you put down on your application.

You will also be required to take a test, which tests you on your grasp of the English language and on civics. However, you won't have to be tested on these two subjects if you qualify for a waiver or an exemption.

How do I study for this important test? Fortunately, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has done everything to make this as easy as possible for you. The agency offers various study materials to help you with the civics test and English test.

What if I don't pass?

Are you nervous about your English? Are you worried that you won't be able to pass the civics test? We understand if you're concerned about failing these tests. Here is what happens if you don't pass:

The USCIS gives people two chances to take the civics and English tests, and to answer the questions relating to their application in English. If you fail any of the required tests during the initial interview, you will be retested on the part of the test that you failed, whether it was English or civics.

You will be retested between 60 and 90 days from the date that you first took the test.

What can I expect during the test? The naturalization test has 100 civics questions in English. During the naturalization interview, you must answer up to 10 civics questions from the list of 100 questions. In order to pass, you have to answer 6 out of the 10 questions correctly in English.

The best way to pass the naturalization test is to be well-prepared. Contact an immigration attorney for help.