早在去年年底就該開始申請成為美國公民的動作了, 只是因為忙, 所以一拖再拖.....就在年初的時候,  接到社區大學寄來的課程資料表, 裡頭就有一項是申請美國公民的課程, 不但免費而且還是可以帶回DVD及講義在家裡自修, 一個禮拜後再去學校讓老師口試或是筆試, 以便檢驗學習成果.  我在八月底開始上課, 大概在九月底寄出N-400, Application for Naturalization的表格及US$675的支票,.  就在寄出表格後,   大約一星期後就接到移民局的指紋登記的通知, 於是就在這個星期四完成了十指的掃描.  接下來就是等待筆試及面試的通知.   比較幸運的一點是, 我可以選擇要考舊的100題試題, 或是新的100題試題.  新舊試題的差別, 對我而言就是新考題比較複雜, 所以我當然會選擇考舊試題了.......

以下就是在移民局網站的相關資訊:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=2de5bece24e7b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=2de5bece24e7b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD

Which Test Do I Take?

USCIS will begin administering the redesigned (new) naturalization test on October 1, 2008. Use the chart below to determine if you will take the old or redesigned (new) test.

Date Form N-400 Filed*	Date of Initial Exam	Test to be Taken	If Applicant Fails Initial Exam, Re-test to be Taken
Before October 1, 2008	Before October 1, 2008	Old Test	Old Test
Before October 1, 2008	On or After October 1, 2008 up until October 1, 2009	Applicant's Choice of -Old Test or -Redesigned (New) Test	The same version of the test as the one taken during the initial examination
On or After October 1, 2008	On or After October 1, 2008	Redesigned (New) Test	Redesigned (New) Test
At Any Time (i.e. Before, On or After October 1, 2008)	On or After October 1, 2009	Redesigned (New) Test	Redesigned (New) Test

*The Application for Naturalization, Form N-400, is properly filed with USCIS on the date it is received by the appropriate USCIS Office with signature, correct fee, and the form is completed according to instructions.