Yes, an immigrant who is 80 years old is required to take the American citizenship exam if they are applying for U.S. citizenship. However, there are certain accommodations for older applicants; those who are 65 years old or older and have been permanent residents for at least 20 years are eligible for a simplified version of the civics test. Additionally, they can often request to take the test in their native language.
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