The Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos is facing a naturalization bottleneck that is reshaping the immigration experience for hundreds of thousands of applicants. The backlog is real, the wait is growing, and the uncertainty is draining.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How many N-400 naturalization applications are backlogged at USCIS?
- A: USCIS is currently facing 727,371 pending naturalization applications with average processing times exceeding 10 months.
- Q: Which three types of N-400 applications is USCIS prioritizing?
- A: Prioritization is focused on military members and veterans, applicants with advanced age or serious medical conditions, and select humanitarian or employment-based cases. Check USCIS guidance for current criteria.
- Q: Will the backlog delay my citizenship interview?
- A: Yes. The bottleneck is extending interview scheduling for standard cases, while prioritized categories may receive faster processing.