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US Naturalization English & Civic Test Waiver (N-648 Exemption)
What is N-648 Disability Waiver?
The N-648 disability exemption is a form that allows naturalization applicants with a disability to request an exception to the English and civics requirements. N-648 & N-610 waiver forms are processed by experienced physician at USCIS Clinic such as Dr. Neema Malhotra M.D. for the Green Card holders who are becoming citizens but are unable to read, write or speak English and pass the civic test due to disability or illness.
- Applicants who have a physical, developmental, or mental impairment that prevents them from learning English or civics
- Applicants whose disability is expected to last at least 12 months
- Submitting Form N-648 as an attachment to the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
- Having an USCIS experienced medical professional to complete your Form N-648.
What does the medical professional need to certify?
- That the applicant's disability prevents them from learning English or civics
- That the applicant's disability is physical, developmental, or mental
Make an appointment today with Dr. Neema Malhotra, MD who has over 16 years of experience and helping genuine green card holders with disabilities who want to become US Citizens.
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Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with libe
rty and justice for all."
Civics Questions for the 65/20 Exemption
The Immigration and Nationality Act provides for special consideration of the civics test for applicants who, at the time
of filing their Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, are over 65 years old and have been a permanent resident for at
least 20 years. These applicants qualify to take the civics test in the language of their choice. They are also given special
consideration as they are only required to study 20 of the 100 civics test questions for the naturalization test.
1. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
▪ speech
▪ religion
▪ assembly
▪ press
▪ petition the government
2. What is the economic system in the United States?*
▪ capitalist economy
▪ market economy
3. Name one branch or part of the government.*
▪ Congress
▪ legislative
▪ President
▪ executive
▪ the courts
▪ judicial
4. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)
5. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*
▪ Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C.
(or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. Senators.]
6. In what month do we vote for President?*
▪ November
7. What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
▪ Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the President of the United States.
8. What is the capital of your state?*
▪ Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a
capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]
9. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
▪ Democratic and Republican
10. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
▪ serve on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election
11. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
▪ eighteen (18) and older
12. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
▪ April 15
13. Who was the first President?*
▪ (George) Washington
14. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?*
▪ Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) saved (or preserved) the Union led the United States during the Civil War
15. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*
▪ World War I
▪ World War II
▪ Korean War
▪ Vietnam War
▪ (Persian) Gulf War
16. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*
▪ fought for civil rights
▪ worked for equality for all Americans
17. What is the capital of the United States?*
▪ Washington, D.C.
18. Where is the Statue of Liberty?*
▪ New York (Harbor)
▪ Liberty Island
[Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
19. Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
▪ because there is one star for each state
▪ because each star represents a state
▪ because there are 50 states
20. When do we celebrate Independence Day
▪ July 4
We would love to hear from you.
Neema Malhotra, M.D.
(408) 684-8600
Preventive, Wellness & Holistic Medicine, Health Panels Annual, DOT, DMV, School, Sports, Employment Physicals, Certificates of Good Health for emmigration and Live Certificates are offered only at our San Jose location. USCIS Civil Surgeon Services, Immigration Physicals & Medicals are done at both of our Milpitas & San Jose and other locations.
Neema Malhotra, M.D.
USCIS Clinic, P.C.
(408) 684-8600
98 S Abel St, Milpitas CA 95035
2730 Union Ave, San Jose CA 95124
