Naturalization requirements, the civics and English tests, eligibility timelines, oath ceremonies, and changes to the citizenship process.
Citizenship
Military members and government employees stationed abroad may have exceptions, but most applicants must finish their five-year U.S. residence before filing.
September 29, 2026
Citizenship
You can file for citizenship while your green card replacement is pending, and your N-400 automatically extends your expired card for 24 months.
September 29, 2026
Citizenship
A pending I-751 blocks your naturalization approval, but the 90-day filing window usually closes long before you can apply for citizenship.
September 26, 2026
Citizenship
You can apply for citizenship without waiting for your removal-of-conditions petition first, though final approval depends on both being resolved.
September 26, 2026
Citizenship
You can apply for citizenship with a lost green card, but you must also file to replace it.
September 26, 2026
Citizenship
Filing for citizenship automatically extends your green card for 24 months—no separate renewal needed, even if your card is already expired.
September 26, 2026
Citizenship
You can file for citizenship with an expired green card, and USCIS extends it 24 months automatically when you apply.
September 25, 2026
Citizenship
Use your USCIS receipt number or online account to track your N-400 case through each stage—from biometrics to your final decision.
September 25, 2026
Citizenship
After N-400 filing, USCIS schedules a biometric appointment, interviews you, tests your civics knowledge, and swears you in as a U.S. citizen within 8–12…
September 24, 2026
Citizenship
Applicants earning 150–400% of poverty guidelines can file Form N-400 for $380 instead of the full fee, but the benefit may be eliminated under…
September 24, 2026
Citizenship
You can waive the $710–$760 N-400 filing fee if your income is below 150% of federal poverty guidelines, you receive certain government benefits, or…
September 23, 2026
Citizenship
Citizenship application fees range from $0 (military) to $760, with reduced rates for limited income.
September 23, 2026
