Citizenship & Naturalization Processing Times
Processing times for naturalization applications, citizenship certificates, and related requests.
4 forms tracked. Data from Apr 21, 2026. Fastest: N-600 at 4.0 mo.
Citizenship & Naturalization Trends
Upper bound of processing time range shown. Source: USCIS.
Citizenship & Naturalization Forms
4| Form | Processing Time | Status |
|---|---|---|
| N-600 | 9.1 mo – 12.1 mo | Normal |
| N-600K | 16.6 mo – 24.0 mo | Normal |
| N-400 (U.S. Citizenship) | 8.8 mo – 11.4 mo | Normal |
| N-565 | 7.5 mo – 9.0 mo | Fast |
Frequently Asked Questions
Current citizenship & naturalization processing times range from 4.0 mo (N-600) to 9.0 mo (N-565) depending on the form. Data is updated daily.
Based on current data, N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship) has the fastest processing time at 4.0 mo.
Cite This Data
Citation
ImmigrationTimes.org. (2026). Citizenship & Naturalization Processing Times (data as of Apr 21, 2026). Retrieved May 13, 2026, from https://immigrationtimes.org/citizenship/
Compare processing times by service center — see how wait times for these forms vary by USCIS office.
Source: USCIS. Data from Apr 21, 2026. Permanent link.