Easier citizenship process for long time legal permanent residents (LPRs).

Long time LPRs can skip the English test or take a simplified civics test based on their age and how long they have been an LPR.

In order to become a US citizen, LPRs must pass an English and civics test. The civics test includes US history and government.

However, based on the LPR's age and number of years as an LPR, they can skip the English test or take a simplified civics test. If someone has been an LPR for at least 20 years and is at least 50 years old then they can take the civics test in their native language. The same is true if someone has been an LPR for at least 15 years and is at least 55 years old.

Additionally, if someone has been an LPR for at least 20 years and is at least 65 years old then they can take a simplified civics test in their native language.

If your friend or family member is over 50 years old and has been an LPR for a long time they may benefit from the above exceptions to the English language and civics test.