Naturalization rules, tests, and ceremonies: the final step of the move. Articles covering the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
Australian citizenship requirements in 2026: the 4-year residence rule, how to count absences, the 20-question citizenship test, fees and processing times.
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Bill C-3 ended Canada's first-generation limit on December 15, 2025. Who became a citizen, the 1,095-day test for new births abroad, and how to get proof.
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Canadian citizenship requirements in 2026: the 1,095-day physical presence rule, half-day credit for time before PR, taxes, language, the test and fees.
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How the Canadian citizenship test works in 2026: 20 questions, 15 to pass, 45 minutes, 3 attempts, what happens if you fail, and a Discover Canada study plan.
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Who can skip the English part of the US citizenship test, how the 65/20 civics test works in 2026 (10 questions, 6 to pass), and how the N-648 medical waiver works.
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How the 3-year rule for US citizenship through marriage works in 2026: eligibility, living in marital union, 18 months of physical presence, evidence and denials.
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All four countries allow dual citizenship, but your home country may not. Compare residence-to-citizenship timelines and rules for India, China and the Philippines.
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What happens if you fail the US citizenship test: the 60-90 day retest, which part you retake, what a second failure means, N-336 hearings, refiling and a study plan.
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How USCIS judges good moral character for citizenship in 2026 under memo PM-602-0188: bars, positive factors, traffic tickets, taxes and neighborhood checks.
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How to apply for US citizenship with Form N-400 in 2026: eligibility, fees ($760 paper, $710 online), documents, biometrics, the interview, the civics test and the oath.
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The Life in the UK test explained for 2026: 24 questions in 45 minutes, the 75% pass mark, the £50 fee, exemptions, and which ID you can use now BRPs are gone.
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How continuous residence and physical presence work for US naturalization: the 30-month and 18-month rules, 6-month and 1-year absences, early filing and Form N-470.
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British citizenship application guide for 2026: the 5-year and 450/90-day rules, English and Life in the UK, good character, the £1,839 fee and each step.
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How the 2025 US citizenship civics test works: who takes it, the 128-question list, how scoring stops at 12 right or 9 wrong, the 65/20 rule, and how to study.
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What happens at the US citizenship interview in 2026: N-400 review questions, English and civics tests, good moral character questions, what to bring and results.
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