I applied for US citizenship 2 days ago. Is it possible to get it by November and vote?

Question

How long does the whole process take anyway?

Answer 1

It usually takes 6-8 months, even a year (but rarely).  I don't think yours will be done by November.  I applied for mine back in March and I just barely did my biometrics a month ago.  But who knows, it might be processed sooner.

Answer 2

Please keep in mind that depending on where and when you choose to file your application, the period of time between filling out the application and the interview to become a US citizen can vary from 5 months to more than 2 years.

The Naturalization process takes time. The swearing-in ceremony for receiving the naturalization certificate will take place from 1 to 180 days after the interview, although in a few US of Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly known as the INS) district offices, it can take another 1 or 2 years.

The time length depends on the number of applications the US of Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly known as the INS) offices have in different states from people who want to become citizen. Making a mistake on your application can cost you even more time.

There are too many variables to say, but I would have to guess you probably won't be able to vote in November.

Answer 3

I doubt you'll get it in time. There's been a surge in applications for US citizenship this year precisely because people want to vote, so it's likely that processing will take even longer than usual.