Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- David Apatang
- U.S. Senators
- Northern Mariana Islands has no U.S. Senators — that is the correct test answer.
- Capital
- Saipan
Note for Northern Mariana Islands residents: The Northern Mariana Islands is a U.S. territory. For Q20, answer that the territory has no U.S. Senators.
Who is the Governor of Northern Mariana Islands for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: David Apatang.
Practice saying: “The Governor of Northern Mariana Islands is David Apatang.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from Northern Mariana Islands?
USCIS question 20: Northern Mariana Islands has no U.S. Senators.
What is the capital of Northern Mariana Islands?
USCIS question 44: Saipan.
Practice saying: “The capital of Northern Mariana Islands is Saipan.”
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 Northern Mariana Islands for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of Northern Mariana Islands is David Apatang. Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are Northern Mariana Islands's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
Northern Mariana Islands has no U.S. Senators. On the citizenship test, the correct answer for Northern Mariana Islands residents is that Northern Mariana Islands has no U.S. Senators.
What is the capital of Northern Mariana Islands?
The capital of Northern Mariana Islands is Saipan. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in Northern Mariana Islands?
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 Northern Mariana Islands.
Where do I take the citizenship test in Northern Mariana Islands?
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 Northern Mariana Islands applicant visits the same office.
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