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