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“Duplicate Notice Was Mailed”on your N-600 · Proof of citizenship through parents

USCIS mailed a copy of a notice for your N-600.
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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.
12months
11 to 12 monthsTypical time for a complete N-600. 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-600

USCIS mailed a copy of a notice for your N-600. It is a duplicate, not a new decision or a certificate. Compare it with your earlier notices and keep it in your file. Keep the newest copy on top.

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-600?

USCIS mailed a copy of a notice for your N-600. It is a duplicate, not a new decision or a certificate. Compare it with your earlier notices and keep it in your file. Keep the newest copy on top.

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-600 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 11 to 12 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

Other statuses of your N-600

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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.