Citizenship
How to File Form N-400 by Mail
File Form N-400 by mail to the correct USCIS lockbox, pay by credit card or ACH, and prepare for the civics test.
September 22, 2026
Citizenship
Naturalization requirements, the civics and English tests, eligibility timelines, oath ceremonies, and changes to the citizenship process.
Citizenship
How to File Form N-400 Online
File Form N-400 online through USCIS to save $50, upload documents, and track your naturalization application instantly.
September 22, 2026
Citizenship
What Documents Do You Need to File Form N-400?
File Form N-400 with your green card, birth certificate, five years of residence proof, and three years of tax records.
September 21, 2026
Citizenship
How the 90-Day Early Filing Rule for Naturalization Works
File your N-400 up to 90 days before completing 5 years of continuous residence, but approval cannot happen until the full 5 years have…
September 21, 2026
Citizenship
Can You File Form N-400 90 Days Early?
File Form N-400 up to 90 days early, but all other eligibility requirements still apply.
September 21, 2026
Citizenship
How to Know When You Are Eligible to File Form N-400
You can file for U.S. citizenship if you're a green card holder who meets residency, physical presence, language, and civics requirements.
September 20, 2026
Citizenship
Who Can Apply for U.S. Citizenship Through Naturalization?
Naturalization typically requires five years as a permanent resident, but you can qualify in three years if married to a U.S. citizen.
September 20, 2026
Citizenship
Citizenship Ceremonies Paused for Travel Ban Country Nationals
Federal court halted a freeze on citizenship ceremonies for certain countries; USCIS is now processing cases again, but litigation is ongoing.
September 8, 2026
Citizenship
Naturalization Processing Now Takes 8 Months: Double Pre-Trump Wait Times
Naturalization processing now averages 9.5 months with a 20% denial rate, a result of policy pauses and a 74% drop in case completions.
September 8, 2026
Citizenship
How Long Naturalization Takes From N-400 to Oath Ceremony
U.S. naturalization averages 7.9 months from filing to oath, but location and backlogs can push timelines to 18+ months.
September 7, 2026
Citizenship
The Naturalization Civics and English Tests: What to Expect
The civics test changed in 2025; English requirements vary by age and years as a permanent resident.
September 7, 2026
Citizenship
Naturalization Eligibility: Continuous Residence and Physical Presence
Naturalization requires two separate tests: five years continuous U.S. residence and 913 days physically present in the country.
September 7, 2026