N-400 Status Check: How to Track Your USCIS Case

To check your N-400 case status, visit uscis.gov/casestatus and enter your 13-character receipt number from your I-797C notice. According to USCIS, common statuses include Case Was Received, Case Is Being Actively Reviewed, Interview Was Scheduled, Case Was Approved, and Oath Ceremony Was Scheduled.

Last verified August 31, 2026. Use only the official USCIS case-status and processing-time tools. A status message is not a prediction of when USCIS will decide your case.

How to Check Your Status Online

1. Go to the official USCIS Case Status Online tool
2. Enter your 13-character receipt number from your I-797C notice, without dashes
3. Click 'Check Status'

Common Status Updates Explained

Case Was Received

USCIS has received your N-400 application and it's in the queue for processing. This is the first status you'll see after filing.

Fingerprint Fee Was Received

USCIS has processed your biometrics fee. You should receive a biometrics appointment notice soon.

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed

USCIS is reviewing your application. The message does not provide a completion date or guarantee which update comes next. Monitor your account and respond to any mailed or electronic notice.

Interview Was Scheduled

Your citizenship interview has been scheduled. Review the notice for the date, time, location, required documents, and any case-specific instructions.

Interview Was Completed

USCIS recorded that the interview occurred. The officer may approve, continue, or deny the application depending on the interview, testing, and remaining eligibility review.

Case Was Approved

Congratulations! Your application has been approved. You'll receive information about your oath ceremony.

Oath Ceremony Was Scheduled

The final step! Once you complete the oath ceremony, you'll officially be a US citizen.

Case Status vs. Processing Time

Tool	What it tells you
Case Status Online	The latest recorded update for your receipt number.
Processing Times	A field-office estimate based on completed cases, plus the date when a case inquiry may be allowed.
Case Inquiry	Whether USCIS permits an inquiry because a case is outside normal processing time.

What to Do While You Wait

Use this time wisely! Start studying for your citizenship test as soon as you submit your application. The more prepared you are, the more confident you'll feel at your interview.