US citizenship test hardens: Guideline for India H-1B holders; what to prepare

Indian H-1B visa holders aiming for US green cards now face tougher hurdles as the US reinstates a stricter citizenship test from October 2025. Applicants must answer 12 of 20 civics questions from a 128-question pool, alongside heightened background checks. For Indians, the second-largest immigrant group in America, preparation and awareness are key to navigating these evolving immigration rules.