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N-336: Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings

Form N-336 asks for a new hearing after USCIS denies your N-400. You must file it within 30 days of the denial (33 if mailed). A different officer reviews your case and may interview you again.

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Typical steps of an N-336

Receipt notice
Hearing scheduled
Hearing with an officer
Decision

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How long does it take?

USCIS does not publish a single range for this form: it depends on the category and office.

Intake

Case Was Received Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect Fee Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed Case Accepted By The USCIS Lockbox Fees Were Waived Case Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly Filed

Biometrics

Fingerprint Fee Was Received Fingerprint Review Was Completed Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

Review

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS Case Was Reopened Case Is Pending at a Local Office Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It

Evidence (RFE/NOID)

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent Request For Initial Evidence Was Sent Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received Response To USCIS' Notice of Intent Was Received

Interview and oath

Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview Interview Was Scheduled Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed Interview Was Rescheduled Case Was Updated To Show That No One Appeared for In-Person Processing

Decision

Case Was Approved Document Was Mailed To Me Case Was Denied Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed Case Was Approved And My Decision Was Emailed Case Approval Was Certified By USCIS

Closed case

Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent Termination Notice Sent Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means

Administrative

Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed Expedite Request Received Name Was Updated Duplicate Notice Was Mailed Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver It Date of Birth Was Updated Continuation Notice Was Mailed Expedite Request Denied

Frequently asked questions

What is Form N-336?

Form N-336 asks for a new hearing after USCIS denies your N-400. You must file it within 30 days of the denial (33 if mailed). A different officer reviews your case and may interview you again.

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AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.