New York 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 New York citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- Kathy Hochul (Democratic)
- U.S. Senators
- Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand — you only need to name one on the test.
- Capital
- Albany
Who is the Governor of New York for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Kathy Hochul.
Practice saying: “The Governor of New York is Kathy Hochul.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from New York?
USCIS question 20: Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. You only need to name one current Senator.
Practice saying: “One U.S. Senator from New York is Chuck Schumer.”
What is the capital of New York?
USCIS question 44: Albany.
Practice saying: “The capital of New York is Albany.”
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 New York for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of New York is Kathy Hochul (Democratic). Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are New York's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, New York's two U.S. Senators are Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. On the test you only need to name one of them.
What is the capital of New York?
The capital of New York is Albany. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in New York?
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 New York.
Where do I take the citizenship test in New York?
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 New York applicant visits the same office.
Practice the official questions
Related pool questions: How many U.S. Senators are there? · Who does a U.S. Senator represent? · What is the capital of the United States?
Study with the New York citizenship test preparation guide.
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