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(Approximately 2-3 weeks after filing) If your form N-400 has been filed correctly, USCIS will respond by mailing you a notice that confirms receipt of your application. The receipt notice is formally known as Form I-797C, Notice of Action.

The average processing time for citizenship (naturalization) applications is 8 months as of May 31, 2020. However, that's just how long it takes USCIS to process Form N-400. The entire naturalization process has several steps and takes an average of 15 months.

After filing Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, your N-600 processing time can take anywhere from 9 to 14 months. This is an approximation. It may be shorter for some and longer for others. In some cases, USCIS will make a request for additional information or even schedule an additional interview.

The national average processing time for naturalization (citizenship) applications is a little over 8 months, as of May 31, 2020.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A U.S. CITIZEN? After filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and related forms, your N-400 processing time can take anywhere from 8 to 12 months. This is an approximation. It may be shorter for some and longer for others.

From getting a green card to taking the U.S. citizenship test and interview, it can take quite a long time to become a U.S. citizen. Currently, it takes about 6 months to a year to get U.S. Citizenship from the time you apply. The citizenship process actually starts when you first get your US green card.

The national average processing time for naturalization (citizenship) applications is a little over 8 months, as of May 31, 2020. But that's just the application processing wait time (see Understanding USCIS Processing Times below). The overall naturalization process involves more steps and a longer timeline.

For someone who has been a Lawful Permanent Resident for five years, being unemployed has no bearing upon eligibility to apply to become a naturalized citizen (and an application for naturalization may be filed as early as 90 days before reaching the five-year mark).

What are the Citizenship by Naturalization fees? As of 10/14/2020, $725 is the current fee to become a U.S. citizen. This total includes a $640 fee for processing the Form N-400 and an $85 biometric services fee.

Who Qualifies For Citizenship? All green card holders, as long as they meet key conditions, can apply for U.S. citizenship after five years (known as the five-year rule ) but those with a U.S. spouse and a green card through marriage can apply after only three years (known as the three-year rule ).