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“Duplicate Notice Was Mailed”on your N-565 · Replace citizenship certificate

A copy of an N-565 notice is on its way, perhaps the receipt or an appointment notice.
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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

Watch your mail for the duplicate notice.
Read it to see which original notice it replaces.
Keep it with your case papers.
10months
9 to 10 monthsTypical time for a complete N-565. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe duplicate notice usually arrives within a few weeks.

What it means for your N-565

A copy of an N-565 notice is on its way, perhaps the receipt or an appointment notice. Read it to confirm any dates it lists. Your replacement request continues as before, and you do not need to file anything again.

In general, on any form:

USCIS mailed a copy of a notice on your case. This often happens after you ask for a duplicate or when the first notice was returned. It does not change your case. Read it to confirm which notice it is.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking it is a new decision.
Ignoring a deadline that the duplicate notice repeats.

Quick questions

What does "Duplicate Notice Was Mailed" mean on an N-565?

A copy of an N-565 notice is on its way, perhaps the receipt or an appointment notice. Read it to confirm any dates it lists. Your replacement request continues as before, and you do not need to file anything again.

Why did USCIS send a duplicate notice?

Usually because you asked for one or the original could not be delivered.

Does this change my case?

No. It is a copy of an existing notice.

Does a deadline on the duplicate restart?

Not always. Read the notice and, if unsure, ask an attorney or accredited representative.

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.

Other statuses of your N-565

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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.