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“Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means”on your N-400 · Become a U.S. citizen

USCIS closed your N-400 because you already got citizenship another way.
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Receipt notice
Biometrics
Interview and civics test
Decision
Oath ceremony
Naturalization certificate

What to do, in 3 steps

Confirm which case gave you the benefit.
Keep the closure notice with your records.
Contact USCIS if you believe the case was closed by mistake.
14months
13 to 14 monthsTypical time for a complete N-400. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis is a closed status; it does not usually change.

What it means for your N-400

USCIS closed your N-400 because you already got citizenship another way. For example, you may have become a citizen automatically through a U.S. citizen parent, or another application covered it. Ask USCIS for the record that proves your citizenship, such as a Certificate of Citizenship, before you apply for a passport.

In general, on any form:

USCIS closed this case because you already received the same benefit another way. For example, you got a green card through another filing. The case is not denied; it is no longer needed. Check that the benefit you got is the one you expected.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking the case was denied.
Not checking whether a related benefit, like a work permit, is still needed.

Quick questions

What does "Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means" mean on an N-400?

USCIS closed your N-400 because you already got citizenship another way. For example, you may have become a citizen automatically through a U.S. citizen parent, or another application covered it. Ask USCIS for the record that proves your citizenship, such as a Certificate of Citizenship, before you apply for a passport.

Was my case denied?

No. It was closed because you already have the benefit through another case.

Will I get a refund?

USCIS generally does not refund fees for closed cases.

What if I did not get the benefit?

Contact USCIS, because the case may have been closed in error.

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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Other statuses of your N-400

Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was SentClosed caseTermination Notice SentClosed caseCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntakeFees Were WaivedIntakeCase Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly FiledIntake

Every status of an N-400 →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien WorkersI-821DDACA request or renewalConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

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