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“Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken”on your N-565 · Replace citizenship certificate

USCIS recorded your N-565 biometrics.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice · here
Review by an officer
Interview (if needed)
Decision
Certificate mailed or handed over

What to do, in 3 steps

Keep the stamped appointment notice from your visit.
Keep checking your status for the next update.
Watch your mail for an interview or evidence request.
10months
9 to 10 monthsTypical time for a complete N-565. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe next update can take weeks to months; it varies by form.

What it means for your N-565

USCIS recorded your N-565 biometrics. With your identity confirmed, the officer can move toward a decision on the replacement certificate. Watch your mail and online account for the next step, which may be an approval or a pickup appointment.

In general, on any form:

USCIS recorded that your fingerprints and photo were taken at your biometrics appointment. Your background checks can now run. This is a normal step, not a decision. The case moves on to review.

Avoid these mistakes

Expecting a decision within days.
Throwing away the stamped biometrics notice.

Quick questions

What does "Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken" mean on an N-565?

USCIS recorded your N-565 biometrics. With your identity confirmed, the officer can move toward a decision on the replacement certificate. Watch your mail and online account for the next step, which may be an approval or a pickup appointment.

What does 'Fingerprints Were Taken' mean?

USCIS confirmed you completed biometrics. Your background check can proceed.

How long after fingerprints is a decision made?

It varies widely by form and office.

Why does this update appear days after my appointment?

USCIS systems often update a few days after the visit.

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

Fingerprint Fee Was ReceivedBiometricsFingerprint Review Was CompletedBiometricsBiometrics Appointment Was ScheduledBiometricsCase 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-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.