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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Consult the university for the Icelandic test

The Ministry of Justice in Iceland is negotiating with the University of Iceland to conduct Icelandic language tests for foreign nationals seeking citizenship, following the expiration of a previous agreement.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Nine out of ten passed the citizenship exam last year

A report reveals that 91.8% of individuals who took the Norwegian citizenship test succeeded in their efforts last year.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

See if you could get Finnish citizenship โ€“ the official language test ruthlessly reveals your proficiency in Finnish

The article discusses the importance of the YKI test for obtaining Finnish citizenship and offers a chance to test one's language skills.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Exemptions 50/20 and 55/15 in March 2026: Requirements to not take the English test in U.S. naturalization.

The article discusses eligibility requirements for exemptions from the English test in U.S. naturalization for long-term residents and those with disabilities, set to take effect in March 2026.

Mar 1 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The USCIS 50/20 Rule: Who Can Take the U.S. Citizenship Test in Spanish

The USCIS has a provision allowing certain long-term legal permanent residents to take the U.S. citizenship test in Spanish rather than English, subject to age and residency requirements.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"Moving the Goalposts Mid-Game" โ€“ Experts Demand Improvements to Finland's Citizenship Test

Experts in immigration and integration express concerns regarding the implementation of the new citizenship test in Finland.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sweden plans to tighten citizenship application procedures

Sweden intends to require applicants to wait eight years before applying for citizenship, along with income thresholds and a community understanding test, as announced by the center-right government.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Warning about the Finnish citizenship test: "This is the construction of a tower that will surely collapse"

Finland's Chamber of Commerce warns that the new citizenship test proposed by the government contains significant flaws and calls for a reevaluation of its implementation.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

New citizenship requirements: Knowledge test introduced this fall

The Swedish government is introducing stricter requirements for citizenship, including knowledge tests and longer residency periods.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

U.S. Citizenship Easier After 50: The USCIS Rule That Accelerates the Process

USCIS has a resource that exempts older adults from the English test in the naturalization process.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Citizenship test in Swedish delayed

The Swedish citizenship test is delayed by a year, now expected to be implemented in October 2027 due to the need for more time for development and introduction.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

Trump officials propose testing a citizenship question amid a push to alter the census

Trump administration officials revealed a proposal to test a citizenship question in the upcoming 2030 census as part of an effort related to redistricting and influencing voting maps.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Updated Citizenship Exam from Uscis in 2026: Question by Question and Answer by Answer of the New Test

The updated Uscis citizenship exam for 2026 emphasizes oral evaluations, with officials asking up to 20 questions from an official list of 128 as part of the citizenship interview.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Tonight's demonstration is a test of citizenship โ€“ for both the Arab public and Israeli society as a whole

The demonstration against violence in Arab society, taking place in Tel Aviv's Habima Square, is framed as a crucial test of citizenship for both the Arab community and Israeli society at large.

Jan 31 โ€ข 07:55 UTC

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