Question 120 of 128 Symbols and Holidays
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Answers USCIS accepts
- New York (Harbor)
- Liberty Island
USCIS note: Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor, on Liberty Island.
What it means
The statue was a gift from France and was dedicated in 1886. It has welcomed millions of immigrants arriving by sea.
Say “New York Harbor” or “Liberty Island.” USCIS also accepts New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson River.
Memory tip: Statue of Liberty = New York Harbor.
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Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .