Australia will require all new citizens to pass an English language exam, before becoming citizens. I am glad to see at least one English Speaking country demand that immigrants know English. I only wish that we had rules, such as this in America. Oh wait, we do have an English rule , but it is not enforced.
It won’t become more difficult if you’re fair dinkum, and most
people who come to this country are fair dinkum about becoming part of
the community," Howard told Australian radio, falling back on a local
slang term for genuine.
Australia is a nation of immigrants, with nearly one in four of
the country’s 20 million people born overseas. Almost six million
people have settled since 1945 and Australia plans to accept about
144,000 new immigrants in 2006-07.But the government is
concerned the rapid transformation could fuel tensions and is
determined to make sure new arrivals leave divisive national, religious
and ethnic allegiances behind.Race riots between young Muslims and mainly-white surfers flared in Sydney’s southern beach suburbs in December 2005.
Howard
said the English test would not be a return to the kind of tests used
until the 1950s that excluded mainly-Asian migrants under the "White
Australia" policy. But new citizens in future would need to know more
about the Australian way of life.
OK all of you illegal immigrants, here is what you need to become an American citizen. 
- a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States;
- residence in a particular USCIS District prior to filing;
- an ability to read, write, and speak English;
- a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government;
- good moral character;
- attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and,
- favorable disposition toward the United States.
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