USCIS
N-400 Processing Time
Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is filed with USCIS to apply for US citizenship.
Verified from USCIS on 2026-09-08
Recent trend:Full chart →
Current Processing Range
8 months to 26 months
90
Offices
Miami
Fastest
2026-09-08
Updated
Processing Time by Office
Colors rank offices fastest → slowest for N-400
| Office | Subcategories | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Field Office | — | 13 months to 17 months |
| Agana (Guam) Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 18.5 months |
| Albany Field Office | — | 9 months to 11.5 months |
| Anchorage Field Office | — | 12 months to 16.5 months |
| Atlanta Field Office | — | 12 months to 14 months |
| Baltimore Field Office | — | 13 months to 17.5 months |
| Brooklyn Field Office | — | 10 months to 13 months |
| Boise Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 16.5 months |
| Boston Field Office | — | 13.5 months to 14.5 months |
| Buffalo Field Office | — | 13 months to 15 months |
| Charlotte Field Office | — | 8.5 months to 10 months |
| Chicago Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 16.5 months |
| Charleston Field Office | — | 10.5 months to 14 months |
| Charlotte Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 15.5 months |
| Cincinnati Field Office | — | 8 months to 11.5 months |
| Cleveland Field Office | — | 9 months to 12 months |
| Columbus Field Office | — | 9.5 months to 12.5 months |
| Charlotte Field Office | — | 10.5 months to 14 months |
| Dallas Field Office | — | 12 months to 16 months |
| Denver Field Office | — | 13 months to 17 months |
| Detroit Field Office | — | 12 months to 15 months |
| Des Moines Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 15 months |
| El Paso Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 15 months |
| Fresno Field Office | — | 14 months to 17 months |
| Fort Smith Field Office | — | 10 months to 12 months |
| Grand Rapids Field Office | — | 9 months to 12 months |
| Hartford Field Office | — | 10.5 months to 12.5 months |
| Helena Field Office | — | 9.5 months to 11 months |
| Honolulu Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 15 months |
| Hialeah Field Office | — | 8 months to 10.5 months |
| Harlingen Field Office | — | 11 months to 16 months |
| Houston Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 14 months |
| Imperial Field Office | — | 13.5 months to 16 months |
| Indianapolis Field Office | — | 13 months to 15.5 months |
| Jacksonville Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 16.5 months |
| Kansas City Field Office | — | 12 months to 13.5 months |
| Kendall Field Office | — | 9 months to 12 months |
| Los Angeles Field Office | — | 10.5 months to 14 months |
| Lawrence Field Office | — | 17.5 months to 19.5 months |
| Long Island Field Office | — | 11 months to 16 months |
| Los Angeles Field Office | — | 9.5 months to 13 months |
| Louisville Field Office | — | 10.5 months to 13 months |
| Las Vegas Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 15 months |
| Manchester Field Office | — | 9.5 months to 13 months |
| Memphis Field Office | — | 10.5 months to 14.5 months |
| Montgomery Field Office | — | 9 months to 11.5 months |
| Miami Field Office | — | 8 months to 14 months |
| Milwaukee Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 16 months |
| Montreal Field Office | — | 9.5 months to 14 months |
| Newark Field Office | — | 11 months to 14.5 months |
| New Jersey Field Office | — | 9 months to 11 months |
| New Orleans Field Office | — | 12 months to 16.5 months |
| Norfolk Field Office | — | 9 months to 12 months |
| Northern Virginia Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 13 months |
| New York City Field Office | — | 10 months to 12 months |
| Office of Field Operations Management | — | 13 months to 17.5 months |
| Oklahoma City Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 15.5 months |
| Oakland Field Office | — | 12 months to 18.5 months |
| Omaha Field Office | — | 12 months to 14 months |
| Orlando Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 17 months |
| Philadelphia Field Office | — | 10.5 months to 13.5 months |
| Phoenix Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 12.5 months |
| Pittsburgh Field Office | — | 11 months to 14.5 months |
| Pomona Field Office | — | 13 months to 17 months |
| Portland Field Office | — | 13.5 months to 16.5 months |
| Providence Field Office | — | 9.5 months to 12.5 months |
| Queens Field Office | — | 9 months to 14 months |
| Raleigh Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 14 months |
| Reno Field Office | — | 11 months to 13.5 months |
| San Antonio Field Office | — | 13.5 months to 16.5 months |
| Sacramento Field Office | — | 15 months to 23.5 months |
| San Juan Field Office | — | 8.5 months to 10 months |
| San Bernardino Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 17 months |
| Seattle Field Office | — | 12 months to 15 months |
| San Francisco Field Office | — | 13.5 months to 18 months |
| San Fernando Valley Field Office | — | 12 months to 14.5 months |
| Salt Lake City Field Office | — | 12 months to 16 months |
| Santa Ana Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 13 months |
| San Diego Field Office | — | 15 months to 21.5 months |
| San Jose Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 26 months |
| St. Paul/Minneapolis Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 20 months |
| Spokane Field Office | — | 11 months to 12.5 months |
| St. Albans Field Office | — | 10 months to 11.5 months |
| St. Louis Field Office | — | 11 months to 13 months |
| Tampa Field Office | — | 13 months to 15.5 months |
| Tucson Field Office | — | 12 months to 13.5 months |
| Washington DC Field Office | — | 11 months to 13 months |
| Wichita Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 15.5 months |
| West Palm Beach Field Office | — | 8.5 months to 14.5 months |
| Yakima Field Office | — | 12 months to 15 months |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does N-400 take?
Current processing time for N-400 is 8 months to 26 months, based on the latest data from USCIS.
When was N-400 processing time data last updated?
The data was last updated on 2026-09-08, sourced from USCIS.
Which office is fastest for N-400?
The fastest processing time for N-400 is 8 months to 11.5 months at CIN. The slowest is 17.5 months to 19.5 months at LAW.
What factors affect N-400 processing time?
Processing times vary based on application volume, case complexity, security checks, and the completeness of submitted documentation. Times shown are estimates and individual cases may differ.
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People also ask
- How long after I-485 can I file N-400? →Naturalization requires 5 years of green card status (3 years for spouses of US citizens).
- Should I renew my green card or apply for N-400? →If you're eligible for naturalization, N-400 is usually preferable — see I-90 wait times if you need a card replacement first.
- Which USCIS office processes N-400 fastest? →The N-400 office table shows current processing time per field office.
Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-09-08