American Samoa Citizenship Test Questions and Answers (2026)
The USCIS civics test is the same nationwide, but the accepted answers about your Governor, U.S. Senators, and state capital depend on where you live.
Current American Samoa citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- Nikolao Pula
- U.S. Senators
- American Samoa has no U.S. Senators — that is the correct test answer.
- Capital
- Pago Pago
Note for American Samoa residents: American Samoa is a U.S. territory. For Q20, answer that the territory has no U.S. Senators.
Who is the Governor of American Samoa for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Nikolao Pula.
Practice saying: “The Governor of American Samoa is Nikolao Pula.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from American Samoa?
USCIS question 20: American Samoa has no U.S. Senators.
What is the capital of American Samoa?
USCIS question 44: Pago Pago.
Practice saying: “The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago.”
Check these answers again before your interview
Governors and Senators can change after elections, appointments, or resignations; state capitals normally remain stable. Check USCIS test updates and our editorial standards and corrections policy before your interview.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Governor of American Samoa for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of American Samoa is Nikolao Pula. Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are American Samoa's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
American Samoa has no U.S. Senators. On the citizenship test, the correct answer for American Samoa residents is that American Samoa has no U.S. Senators.
What is the capital of American Samoa?
The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in American Samoa?
No. USCIS gives the same civics test everywhere: the officer asks up to 20 questions from the official 128-question pool, and answering 12 correctly passes. Only the answers about your Governor, your U.S. Senators, and your state capital depend on living in American Samoa.
Where do I take the citizenship test in American Samoa?
At the USCIS field office handling your case. Your interview appointment notice (Form I-797C) lists the exact office and address. Use that notice as the authority rather than assuming every American Samoa applicant visits the same office.
Practice the official questions
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