How much does it cost to file Form N-400?

The USCIS filing fee for Form N-400 is $760, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.

How long does N-400 take?

USCIS reports a typical processing range of 5-15 months for Form N-400 as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly; always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.

How has Form N-400 processing time changed over the years?

Official USCIS fiscal-year data shows the median processing time for Form N-400 falling recently — it peaked at about 11.5 months in FY2021 and was about 5.2 months in FY2024. These are national fiscal-year medians from USCIS, useful for spotting the trend; the live tool reflects the current range.

N-400 Verified fee/form data

Application for Naturalization

Name: USCIS Processing Times by Form, FY2016–FY2024 - Form N-400
Creator: PetitionPace
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Applies for U.S. citizenship for green card holders who meet eligibility requirements (continuous residence, physical presence, good moral character).

Estimate timeline Official USCIS page

Filing fee

$760

Typical processing

5-15 months

As of 2026-06-12

How Form N-400 compares across PetitionPace forms

Total USCIS fee rank

#6 of 26

total fee $760

Vs median fee

+$220

median $540 across 26 forms

Processing high-end rank

#13 of 19

-3 mo vs median high end

Fee comparisons use only the in-repo PetitionPace USCIS form records and the cited USCIS fee schedule/form pages. They do not imply eligibility, legal strategy, or a guarantee that USCIS will accept a filing.

Processing time

This is a point-in-time estimate. USCIS changes published ranges frequently and the live tool can vary by service center and case type.

Typical range: 5-15 months

Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times before making decisions.

Historical processing-time trend

USCIS fiscal-year medians · FY2016–FY2024

How long Form N-400 has actually taken, year over year — straight from USCIS fiscal-year data. This is the trend the live point-in-time tool can't show you: use it to see whether waits have been getting longer or shorter.

Application for Naturalization

Latest 5.2 mo (FY2024) · peak 11.5 mo (FY2021) · ▼ falling

Basis for filing	FY16	FY17	FY18	FY19	FY20	FY21	FY22	FY23	FY24
Application for Naturalization	5.2	7.9	9.7	10	9.1	11.5	10.5	6.1	5.2

Median months from receipt to completion. National median months from receipt to completion across all USCIS offices. FY2024 reflects Oct 1, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024 (partial year). Historical fiscal-year medians use a different methodology than the live USCIS processing-times tool and are not directly comparable. Source: USCIS Historical Processing Times Trends ↗.

Filing fee

Filing fees shown here are based on the USCIS fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. USCIS fees can change; always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before submitting a form.

Filing fee: $760

Source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/n-400

Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.

Premium processing: Not available for N-400.

Where to file

Processing times are estimates based on USCIS historical data and change frequently. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for current official ranges before making any decisions.

USCIS (online or by mail); interview and ceremony at a local field office

Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov official N-400 page .

Common questions

What is Form N-400?: Applies for U.S. citizenship for green card holders who meet eligibility requirements (continuous residence, physical presence, good moral character).
How much does it cost to file Form N-400?: The USCIS filing fee for Form N-400 is $760, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.
How long does N-400 take?: USCIS reports a typical processing range of 5-15 months for Form N-400 as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly; always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.
How has Form N-400 processing time changed over the years?: Official USCIS fiscal-year data shows the median processing time for Form N-400 falling recently — it peaked at about 11.5 months in FY2021 and was about 5.2 months in FY2024. These are national fiscal-year medians from USCIS, useful for spotting the trend; the live tool reflects the current range.

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