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“Interview Was Rescheduled”on your N-400 · Become a U.S. citizen

Your citizenship interview has a new date, either because you asked or because the office changed it.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics
Interview and civics test · here
Decision
Oath ceremony
Naturalization certificate

What to do, in 4 steps

Read the new notice and write down the new date and time.
Throw away or mark the old notice so you do not confuse them.
Prepare the same documents as before, plus anything new.
If you cannot attend, ask to reschedule again before the date.
letter
Your deadlineThe one on your letter. Do not miss it.
In this statusThe new date is on your notice; the status stays until the interview happens.

What it means for your N-400

Your citizenship interview has a new date, either because you asked or because the office changed it. Read the new notice for the time and location. Keep studying for the English and civics tests, and be aware that missing a naturalization interview without notice can lead USCIS to close your case.

In general, on any form:

USCIS changed the date or time of your interview. This can happen because you asked, or because the office needed to move it. A new appointment notice is sent. You must go on the new date.

Avoid these mistakes

Going on the old date.
Rescheduling many times, which can delay or hurt the case.

Quick questions

What does "Interview Was Rescheduled" mean on an N-400?

Your citizenship interview has a new date, either because you asked or because the office changed it. Read the new notice for the time and location. Keep studying for the English and civics tests, and be aware that missing a naturalization interview without notice can lead USCIS to close your case.

Why was my interview rescheduled?

Either you requested it or the office had to change its schedule.

Will rescheduling hurt my case?

One reschedule with a good reason is usually fine. Repeated requests may cause delays.

Where is my new interview date?

On the new appointment notice and often in your online account.

How long does an N-400 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 13 to 14 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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This same status on other forms

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