Hello,
I am filling out the n400 for my father (age 55 in the US for 15 years) and due to his age he can waive the English test.
I am wondering if there is a separate form that I should fill out stating that he is waving the English part.
I know there is a form N-648 but this should only be used if you requesting a waiver due to medical reasons and in this case it is not applicable (I think).
Any help will be appreciated.
Lucas
English and Civics
According to the law, applicants must
demonstrate:
• “An understanding of the English
language, including an ability to read,
write, and speak...simple words and
phrases...in ordinary usage in the
English language....”
• “A knowledge and understanding of the
fundamentals of the history, and of the
principles and form of government, of
the United States....”
This means that to be eligible for
naturalization, you must be able to read,
write, and speak basic English. You must
also have a basic knowledge of U.S.
history and government (also known as
“civics”).
What if I cannot meet the English or
civics requirements? Certain applicants,
because of age and time as a Permanent
Resident; or others because of a disability,
have different English and civics
requirements.
Age — There are three important exemptions
for English testing based on an applicant’s
age and time as a Permanent Resident:
(a) If you are over 50 years old and
have lived in the United States as
a Permanent Resident for periods
totaling at least 20 years, you do
not have to take the English test. You
do have to take the civics test in the
language of your choice.
(b) If you are over 55 years old and
have lived in the United States as
a Permanent Resident for periods
totaling at least 15 years, you do
not have to take the English test. You
do have to take the civics test in the
language of your choice.
(c) If you are over 65 years old and
have lived in the United States as
a Permanent Resident for periods
totaling at least 20 years, you do
not have to take the English test. You
do have to take the civics test in the
language of your choice. Designated test
questions have been selected for you to
study and are identified within the list of
100 civics test questions, which can be
found at
www.uscis.gov under Education
and Resources.
To qualify for one of these exceptions, your
time as a Permanent Resident does not
have to be continuous. You are eligible for
the exemption as long as your total time
residing in the United States (as a
Permanent Resident) is at least 15 or 20
years. You may not count time when you
were not a Permanent Resident.
You must meet these requirements for age
and time as a Permanent Resident at the
time you file your application to qualify for
an exemption.
If you qualify for an exemption of English
testing based on age and time as a
Permanent Resident, an interpreter, who
is proficient in English and the language
of your choice, must accompany you to the
interview.
http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf
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