What people are saying about the N-400

What people report

• Completed the naturalization process and attended the oath ceremony on Sept 30, 2026.
• Congressional inquiry was submitted 9 days ago after contacting a congressman about an N-400 interview delay.
• Took the Oath of Allegiance and became a US citizen after filing N-400 and experiencing long immigration delays.

Threads to read

• User shares a marriage-based timeline culminating in a citizenship oath ceremony on Sept 30, 2026. r/USCIS · 55 comments
• Poster preparing N-400 asks how an incorrect police report citizenship entry could affect naturalization and what to bring/explain at the interview. r/USCIS · 29 comments
• User asks whether to withdraw an N-400 due to IRS tax records showing late federal tax payments and seeks others’ experiences, including denials. r/USCIS · 24 comments

What people report

• Submitted N-400 in February 2026; biometrics taken in March 2026; case marked actively being processed in May 2026; no updates since.
• Posted N-400 timeline for ATL: received N-400 (Dec 31, 2025), biometrics scheduled (Jan 3, 2026), processing date shown (May 18, 2026), interview scheduled (Sep 28, 2026).
• Completed a combined I-751/N-400 interview in Oct 2025 at the Chicago FO; since then both cases show “interview was scheduled” with no further progress.

Threads to read

• User filed an N-400 about 10 months ago and asks how long Sacramento residents wait for an interview notice or completion. r/USCIS · 102 comments
• N-400 applicant reports biometrics in March 2026 and a May 2026 “actively being processed” update with no further progress and asks if others are seeing delays. r/USCIS · 36 comments
• Shared an ATL N-400 timeline with biometrics and an interview scheduled date, plus the current processing date shown online. r/USCIS · 7 comments

What people report

• Completed an I-751 and N-400 combo interview on September 25, 2026; next day the I-751 changed to “Card Is Being Produced,” while N-400 still showed “Interview Was Scheduled.”
• Reported receiving a status update after a combo interview for I-751 waiver and N-400, with fingerprints reflected as taken since early 2023, and the officer indicated a letter for additional I-751 documents would be sent.

Threads to read

• After a combo interview, the I-751 was approved the next day but the N-400 still shows “Interview Was Scheduled,” and the user asks for similar timelines (Tampa). r/USCIS · 10 comments
• User shared a new update on a pending I-751 waiver showing fingerprints taken and expects a letter requesting more documents after a combo interview. r/USCIS · 9 comments

What people report

• Poster’s GC (ROC extension) expired and they recently filed N-400; they previously traveled internationally without issues.

Threads to read

• Asks whether international travel is risky while ROC is pending and their GC card is expired, fearing TSA/ICE information sharing and arrest. r/USCIS · 8 comments
• Asks if they can re-enter the country after an overseas trip while having a pending court date and conditional green card with I-751 and N-400. r/USCIS · 3 comments

What people report

• received a myUSCIS message that the N-400 interview was scheduled, but the site does not show the date/time or day in the account view
• Received portal notification that an N-400 + I-751 combo interview was scheduled (notice shown as 9/28/2026).

Threads to read

• User received an N-400 interview scheduled notice but cannot see the interview date/time in myUSCIS and asks when it appears. r/USCIS · 20 comments
• Posted a timeline update after an N-400 and I-751 combo interview was scheduled, sharing filing dates and the portal notice date. r/USCIS · 5 comments

Threads to read

• Post shares N-400 processing time updates and notes that approval/decision rates appear to be declining further. r/USCIS · 50 comments
• Poster shares updated USCIS N-400 processing numbers, noting longer processing times and lower overall volume. r/USCIS · 20 comments

Threads to read

• Asks whether people pending I-751/N-400 must carry an expired green card, I-797, and ADIT-stamped passport at all times, and what happens if documents are lost. r/USCIS · 8 comments
• User forgot to disclose old minor traffic/parking tickets paid years ago and asks how to correct the record affecting a pending I-751 and future N-400. r/USCIS · 6 comments

Threads to read

• User received a USCIS notice titled FBI Privacy Requirements for Biometrics Collection and asks whether it affects N-400 interview rescheduling. r/USCIS · 8 comments

Threads to read

• After an N-400 filing with no interview for about a year, the poster is considering mandamus again and asks about timing and required pre-filing steps. r/USCIS · 31 comments

Threads to read

• US citizen filed I-130 for a child born abroad and asks what step is next for citizenship (N-400 vs N-600) and eligibility after entry. r/USCIS · 7 comments