India, Oct. 27 -- The Trump administration has made a portion of the certification process for US citizenship considerably more challenging. New regulations will impact applicants who filed their applications on or after October 20, 2025, according to a formal notification issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The changes include a clause that permits tests to end early, increase the passing score, and add extra civics questions.

According to the USCIS, the modifications are intended to guarantee that candidates comprehend all aspects of US civics, including the Constitution, laws, history, and governing principles. The changes also foster a "unified American identity and attachment to the Constitution, laws, an...