A debate has erupted over the relevance and fairness of the US
naturalization tests, with growing calls for President Joe Biden to
consider scrapping or reforming them. Critics argue that these tests, which
evaluate immigrants’ knowledge of American history, civics, and English
proficiency, can be overly challenging and exclusionary. They contend that
a more inclusive approach to immigration could promote cultural diversity
and social cohesion. Proponents of reform suggest simplifying the tests or
adopting alternative measures to assess immigrants’ readiness for
citizenship, potentially opening the door to a more inclusive immigration
policy in the United States.
naturalization tests, with growing calls for President Joe Biden to
consider scrapping or reforming them. Critics argue that these tests, which
evaluate immigrants’ knowledge of American history, civics, and English
proficiency, can be overly challenging and exclusionary. They contend that
a more inclusive approach to immigration could promote cultural diversity
and social cohesion. Proponents of reform suggest simplifying the tests or
adopting alternative measures to assess immigrants’ readiness for
citizenship, potentially opening the door to a more inclusive immigration
policy in the United States.
