He United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has in its regulations different exceptions in the requirements to obtain the American citizenship. among which are some benefits for those applicants older than 50 years old.
According to him Ucsis Citizenship and Naturalization Policy Manualpeople over 50 years old are exempt from the English language requirementif and only if the applicant has resided permanently and legally in the North American country for 20 years (50/20 exception) at the time of applying for naturalization.
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The same way, Those who are 55 years of age or older and have permanently and legally resided in the United States for 15 years are exempt from the language requirements (55/15 exception). at the time of applying for naturalization.
(You can read: The reason why having a Sephardic surname can give you Portuguese nationality).
Even if the applicant is part of the eligible group, he or she will have to take and pass the civic education. However, you will have the benefit of taking it in your native language. If you take the exam in your language, you will need to bring an interpreter to your interview who is fluent in English. English language and his native language.
(We recommend: Step by step to apply for Portuguese nationality if you have a Sephardic surname).
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If at the time of applying for naturalization, the applicant has already turned 65 years of age and has been a permanent resident in the United States for at least 20 years, special consideration will be given regarding the civic education requirement.
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