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“Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means”on your N-565 · Replace citizenship certificate

Your N-565 was closed because you already got what you asked for another way, for example a certificate issued through a different filing or a corrected one sent after you returned it.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Interview (if needed)
Decision
Certificate mailed or handed over

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.
10months
9 to 10 monthsTypical time for a complete N-565. 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-565

Your N-565 was closed because you already got what you asked for another way, for example a certificate issued through a different filing or a corrected one sent after you returned it. If you have a valid certificate now, nothing more is needed.

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-565?

Your N-565 was closed because you already got what you asked for another way, for example a certificate issued through a different filing or a corrected one sent after you returned it. If you have a valid certificate now, nothing more is needed.

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-565 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 9 to 10 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your N-565

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-565 →

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 AuthorizationN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-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 Workers

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