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“Case Is Pending at a Local Office”on your N-600 · Proof of citizenship through parents

Your N-600 is at a local USCIS field office.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer · here
Interview (if needed)
Decision
Certificate mailed or handed over

What to do, in 3 steps

Check processing times for your field office.
Keep your address current for interview notices.
Start getting your interview documents ready.
12months
11 to 12 monthsTypical time for a complete N-600. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusWaits at local offices range from weeks to many months.

What it means for your N-600

Your N-600 is at a local USCIS field office. This is where interviews and oath ceremonies for certificates usually happen. Keep your address current and watch for an interview or oath notice. Have your original documents ready.

In general, on any form:

Your case is at a USCIS field office near you. Field offices handle interviews and some final reviews. The case is waiting there for the next step. The wait depends on that office's workload.

Avoid these mistakes

Going to the field office without an appointment.
Comparing your wait with a different office.

Quick questions

What does "Case Is Pending at a Local Office" mean on an N-600?

Your N-600 is at a local USCIS field office. This is where interviews and oath ceremonies for certificates usually happen. Keep your address current and watch for an interview or oath notice. Have your original documents ready.

Which local office has my case?

Your online account or the transfer notice usually shows it.

Will I get an interview?

Many cases at a local office are waiting for one, but not all need it.

Can I visit the office to ask?

Only with an appointment made through USCIS.

How long does an N-600 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 11 to 12 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.