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How much time would it take to get citizenship?

Asked on Jun 21st, 2017 on Immigration - Georgia
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If everything is submitted correctly and no additional background checks are needed, usually 6-8 months.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2017 at 8:34 PM

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Generally, an immigration law firm experienced with naturalization applications can prepare and file a naturalization application within days of receiving all of the necessary supporting documents. The USCIS then must schedule a biometrics appointment for the applicant and then schedule an in-person interview and examination. The USCIS is inconsistent in its processing time, but generally it can schedule a biometrics appointment within just a few weeks of filing the application package, and generally it will schedule an interview and examination within approximately 4 - 6 months. When properly prepared and fully documented, the USCIS generally will make a decision on the application at the time of the interview and examination, and then will schedule a swearing-in ceremony soon afterwards. When a decision cannot be finalized at the time of the interview and examination, there can be substantial delay - sometimes many months. One more note: the USCIS's Atlanta Field Office reports that as of June 30, 2017 (the most recent posting of processing dates by that office), it was then processing cases that had been filed on or before September 17, 2016. While that may appear to reflect a processing time of about 9 months, that may be misleading.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2017 at 8:33 PM

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