N-400 Processing Time — Los Angeles County CA (2026)

Updated July 15, 2026 · Source: USCIS official processing times

Most N-400 filings at Los Angeles County CA are currently completing in 10.5 to 13.5 months.

USCIS's published range reflects how long it recently took to complete the majority of cases at this office (see USCIS methodology).

USCIS considers a Los Angeles County CA N-400 outside normal processing time if it was filed on or before June 13, 2025 and is still pending.

What your case status likely means

  • Inquiry eligible — filed on or before June 13, 2025 and still pending. Your case is outside USCIS's normal processing time. You can submit a service request (case inquiry), and we can help you decide whether a follow-up filing or litigation is warranted.
  • Past the typical range — filed after June 13, 2025 but more than 13.5 months ago. Past USCIS's typical range for this office, but not yet eligible for a service request. Here's what to watch — talk to us if you're concerned.
  • Approaching the top of the range — filed 10.5–13.5 months ago. Near the top of the typical range for this office. Not yet unusual, but worth monitoring.
  • Within the typical range — filed less than 10.5 months ago. Within USCIS's typical processing window for this office.

Attorney context

Reviewed by Aaron Elinoff, Managing Partner, Novo Legal Group — CO Bar #46468, WA Bar #58949

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