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“Fingerprint Fee Was Received”on your N-400 · Become a U.S. citizen

On an N-400, the biometrics cost is part of the filing fee, so this update simply confirms USCIS logged that payment.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics · here
Interview and civics test
Decision
Oath ceremony
Naturalization certificate

What to do, in 3 steps

Wait for the biometrics appointment notice by mail.
Keep your payment receipt or bank record.
Make sure USCIS has your current address.
14months
13 to 14 monthsTypical time for a complete N-400. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis usually lasts a few weeks until the appointment notice is sent, but it varies.

What it means for your N-400

On an N-400, the biometrics cost is part of the filing fee, so this update simply confirms USCIS logged that payment. Next you should get an appointment notice to give fingerprints and a photo. Your photo and signature from this visit can later appear on your Certificate of Naturalization.

In general, on any form:

USCIS received the biometrics (fingerprint) fee for your case. It confirms your payment was applied. The next usual step is a biometrics appointment notice. You do not need to pay again.

Avoid these mistakes

Sending a second payment because the status looks unusual.
Going to a biometrics center without an appointment notice.

Quick questions

What does "Fingerprint Fee Was Received" mean on an N-400?

On an N-400, the biometrics cost is part of the filing fee, so this update simply confirms USCIS logged that payment. Next you should get an appointment notice to give fingerprints and a photo. Your photo and signature from this visit can later appear on your Certificate of Naturalization.

Do I need to do anything after 'Fingerprint Fee Was Received'?

No action is needed. Wait for your biometrics appointment notice.

Is this status bad news?

No. It is a routine payment confirmation.

What if I never get a biometrics appointment?

Some cases reuse fingerprints from earlier filings. If a long time passes with no notice, contact USCIS.

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

Fingerprint Review Was CompletedBiometricsBiometrics Appointment Was ScheduledBiometricsCase Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were TakenBiometricsCase 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 WaivedIntake

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.