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“Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent”on your N-565 · Replace citizenship certificate

Your N-565 was withdrawn, so no replacement certificate will come from it.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

Read the acknowledgement notice.
Check how the withdrawal affects your status or other pending cases.
Talk to an attorney or accredited representative if you did not ask for the withdrawal.
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Your N-565 was withdrawn, so no replacement certificate will come from it. Your citizenship is not affected in any way. If you later need a new certificate, for example to prove citizenship for a relative's case, you would file a new N-565.

In general, on any form:

USCIS confirmed that your application or petition was withdrawn. This usually happens after you or the petitioner asked to withdraw it. The case is now closed. Fees are generally not refunded.

Avoid these mistakes

Not realizing a petitioner can withdraw a petition filed for you.
Expecting the fee back.

Quick questions

What does "Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent" mean on an N-565?

Your N-565 was withdrawn, so no replacement certificate will come from it. Your citizenship is not affected in any way. If you later need a new certificate, for example to prove citizenship for a relative's case, you would file a new N-565.

Can I undo a withdrawal?

Generally no. You would usually need to file again.

Who can withdraw a case?

The person who filed it. For a petition, that is the petitioner, not the beneficiary.

Will I get my fee back?

USCIS generally does not refund fees after a withdrawal.

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.