How many sentences do I read at the interview?

The officer gives you up to three sentences and you need to read at least one correctly. Confirm the current requirement on USCIS.gov, since USCIS sets the rules.

What words will appear?

All sentences use the official USCIS reading vocabulary list, so practicing here covers the same words the interview can use.

Does my accent matter?

Reading is about showing you can read English aloud. You do not need a perfect accent — read clearly enough that the officer understands the sentence.

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English Test: Reading

Reading Practice

The officer shows you up to 3 sentences. Read at least 1 correctly aloud and you pass. All words come from the official USCIS reading vocabulary list.

Up to 3 sentences shown1 correct to passFrom official vocab list

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How the reading test works

The officer shows you a card with up to 3 sentences. You must read at least 1 sentence correctly aloud. The officer stops as soon as you succeed. You won't always be asked all 3.
Reading correctly means the officer can understand you. You don't need a perfect American accent. Minor pronunciation errors are acceptable as long as the sentence is clearly understood.
All words come from the official USCIS reading vocabulary list. No word outside this list will appear on the card. Memorizing the vocabulary words gives you a huge advantage on the real test.
Read slowly and clearly. There is no time limit. Take a breath before reading. Reading slowly and clearly is better than rushing through the sentence.
If you make a small mistake, keep going. Self-correcting is allowed. If you stumble on a word, you may try again. The officer is looking for overall comprehension, not perfection.

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The USCIS interview tests both reading and writing. Practice both before your interview.

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How Reading Practice Works

To meet the English reading requirement, you read a sentence aloud correctly to show you can read English. This tool gives you sentences built from the official USCIS reading vocabulary, so you practice the exact words that can appear at your interview.

Practicing out loud builds the confidence to read clearly and calmly in front of an officer. There is no account and no cost — just open it and start reading.

How it works

1Read each sentence aloud. A sentence appears using words from the official USCIS reading vocabulary list. Read it out loud the way you would for the officer.
2Check yourself. Compare your reading to the sentence and move on. The goal is to read it correctly — small hesitations are fine as long as you convey the meaning.
3Repeat with new sentences. Keep going through fresh sentences until reading the official vocabulary feels natural.

Frequently asked questions

How many sentences do I read at the interview?: The officer gives you up to three sentences and you need to read at least one correctly. Confirm the current requirement on USCIS.gov, since USCIS sets the rules.
What words will appear?: All sentences use the official USCIS reading vocabulary list, so practicing here covers the same words the interview can use.
Does my accent matter?: Reading is about showing you can read English aloud. You do not need a perfect accent — read clearly enough that the officer understands the sentence.

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