How long does N400 takes?

[Belinda]

Hello, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, so take it easy on me :-P Usually how long does it take to get US citizenship from filing of N400? Thank you so much.

[tonado]

http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/guide.htm

[frank1538]

You might check the processing times shown on USCIS's website: https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp

 

Although the N-400 is filed with the Service Center, it appears that the processing is handled by the district office, so check the processing times for the district office that serves your area. The processing times are not the most accurate, but they do give you an idea.

[Belinda]

Thank you tonado and Frank!! I figured out it averagely takes about 6 months.

 

BUT, do they do a new round of name check?

Edited March 2, 2006 by Belinda (see edit history)

[Belinda]

Thank you tonado and Frank!!  I figured out it averagely takes about 6 months.

 

BUT, do they do a new round of name check?

194882[/snapback]

Sorry to ask again but I couldn't find out the answer: do they do a new round of name check when I get my GC and start N-400 application? Many many thanks!

[frank1538]

Thank you tonado and Frank!!?I figured out it averagely takes about 6 months.

 

BUT, do they do a new round of name check?

194882[/snapback]

Sorry to ask again but I couldn't find out the answer: do they do a new round of name check when I get my GC and start N-400 application? Many many thanks!

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I ran across this: http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/News/2001,0806-Fingerprint.pdf

 

Although the memorandum deals with fingerprints, it certainly sounds like a criminal check is performed:

 

"Public Law 105-119 requires that the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) receive confirmation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that a full criminal background check has been completed before adjudicating a naturalization application."

 

This makes sense given that one of the requirements for naturalization is "good moral character."

[Belinda]

Geeee, my background check is still pending!! I just hope it won't take another 3 yrs to do another name check! Thanks Frank!

Edited April 7, 2006 by Belinda (see edit history)