As you may know, becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization typically requires an immigrant to pass a set of tests. However, an immigrant who applies for naturalization can skip the English portion of the U.S. citizenship test under certain circumstances. You must meet specific requirements to be eligible for an English test exemption. You may qualify depending on your age and the amount of time you've spent in the U.S. However, even if you are allowed to bypass the English test, you will most likely be required to take the civics portion of the exam.