N-400 processing time: citizenship
By the USCIS data of September 17, 2026, 80% of N-400 cases in the “naturalization” category are decided within 9–18 months, depending on the office. All N-400 applications pending at USCIS (all categories): 742,138.
Times by category
Naturalization
median of 90 offices
90 offices: 80% of cases within 9 to 18 months
How the time changed: Naturalization
median of 90 offices
80% of cases93% of casesMonths, by month of the USCIS publication
80% of cases: 10 months in March 2022, 12.5 months in September 2026.
N-400 queue
Frequently asked questions
How long does N-400 take: naturalization?
By the USCIS publication of September 17, 2026, 80% of cases are decided within 9 to 18 months, depending on the office; the median of the offices is 12.5 months. 93% within 15.3 months. Half of cases within 6.7 months.
When can I submit an inquiry to USCIS about N-400?
When your case has been pending longer than the 93% mark: for “Naturalization” this is 15.3 months after the receipt date. Calculate the date for your case
How many N-400 cases are pending?
As of June 30, 2026, pending at USCIS: 742,138. In that quarter: filed 145,872, completed 70,539.
How has the N-400 time changed?
For “Naturalization”, the 80% time was 10 months in March 2022 and 12.5 months in September 2026.
Which office is the fastest for N-400?
Fastest: Cranbury NJ (9 months). Slowest: Lawrence MA (18 months). Median of the offices: 12.5 months.
Other forms
Updated November 4, 2026 · Sources: USCIS processing times, September 17, 2026; USCIS quarterly reports, June 30, 2026; ImmigrationTimes.org (CC BY 4.0); our snapshots of USCIS publications