# Trump Administration Considers Changes to US Citizenship Test 2026-08-06T14:02:41+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Trump administration is considering changes to the US citizenship test, including new education standards and possible third-party administration of some sections, Hindustan Times reports. The Department of Homeland Security says the plan would strengthen naturalisation and promote a shared identity based on the Constitution and US laws. Officials have not detailed the proposed system. About 818,500 people became US citizens in fiscal 2024. Cited data show that 89.7% passed on their first attempt and 94.4% after re-examination. DHS plans to publish a notice in December for public comments. The costs and timetable are not yet known. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: DHS, Immigration, naturalisation, Trump administration, US citizenship Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/trump-administration-considers-changes-to-us-citizenship-test/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/trump-administration-considers-changes-to-us-citizenship-test/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.