Latest Data: FY2026 Q3
N-400 Statistics
Application for Naturalization
Pending Backlog
742,138
Quarterly Receipts
145,872
Completions
70,539
Approval Rate
81.8%
Approved Cases
57,697
Denied Cases
12,842
Median Processing
9.5 months
Form Subtype Breakdown
| Subtype / Category | Receipts | Approved | Denied | Pending | Median (Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Naturalization (Military) | 5,693 | 2,723 | 251 | 14,767 | 2.6 |
| Application for Naturalization | 140,179 | 54,974 | 12,591 | 727,371 | 9.5 |
Historical Volume Trend
Receipts vs Completions
Receipts
Completions
Data Source & Methodology
The statistics above are derived directly from the official USCIS "All USCIS Application and Petition Form Types" quarterly reports. These figures represent national, service-wide aggregates across all USCIS service centers and field offices. Receipts indicate new applications filed during the quarter. Completions include approvals, denials, and rejections. Pending is the total backlog at the end of the quarter.
Original Source: USCIS Immigration and Citizenship Data (Quarterly Open Data)
Last updated: 10/23/2026