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Form N-400 Processing Times 2026

Current USCIS processing times for Application for Naturalization (U.S. Citizenship), broken down by service center and petition category.

⚠️ Not legal advice. Processing times change frequently. Always verify at USCIS.gov. Consult a licensed immigration attorney for your case.
Average Minimum
NaN mo
Across all service centers
Average Maximum
NaN mo
Across all service centers
Service Centers
3
With available data

N-400 Processing Times by Service Center

Service CenterCategoryProcessing RangeData Date
NBC Naturalization 8.0–14.0 months Mar 2026
NBC Naturalization Application (General) 14.0–18.5 months Mar 2026
NSC Naturalization Application (General) 12.0–17.0 months Mar 2026
TSC Naturalization Application (General) 10.0–16.0 months Mar 2026

Source: USCIS.gov. Data updated regularly.

About N-400 — Application for Naturalization

Form N-400 is used for: U.S. Citizenship. Processing times vary by USCIS service center and petition volume.

Premium processing (Form I-907) is available for many N-400 petitions — it guarantees a decision within 15 business days for an additional fee (currently $2,805).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does N-400 take in 2026?
N-400 (Application for Naturalization) currently takes NaN–NaN months on average depending on the service center and petition category. Times fluctuate with USCIS workload.
What is the fastest service center for N-400?
Processing times vary by service center. Check the table above for current estimates by location. You cannot choose your service center — USCIS assigns it based on your employer's location.
Is premium processing available for N-400?
Premium processing (Form I-907, $2,805 fee) guarantees a 15 business day action for eligible N-400 categories. Not all categories are eligible — check USCIS.gov for eligibility.
How do I check my N-400 case status?
Use the USCIS Case Status Online tool at egov.uscis.gov with your receipt number, or use our free Case Status Checker at usvisastack.ai/tools/case-status.