How Long Do Citizenship Applications Really Take? 2024 Data

How Long Do Citizenship Applications Really Take? 2024 Data

Canada

Target 6 months: average 8-10 months (2024 data). Backlog caused delays in 2023, improving now.

USA

Target 8-12 months: average 10-14 months. Varies by USCIS district. Major cities slower (NYC, LA: 18+ months).

Australia

Target 4-6 months: average 6-8 months. Relatively fast compared to other countries.

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UK

Target 4-6 weeks (Life in UK test): average 2-3 months (citizenship application). Total: 4-6 months (with ILR already held).

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