Track your N-565 case status
The N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document, replaces a certificate that's lost, stolen, damaged, or needs a correction. The replacement can take a long time, and USCIS won't tell you when it moves. TrackPetition watches your N-565 and emails you the moment its status changes.
What the N-565 is
You file the N-565 to get a new naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship, or repatriation document — for example after a loss, a legal name change, or a typo. It doesn't change your citizenship; it reissues the proof.
Processing time & premium processing
Processing time depends on the reason and the field office. Premium processing is not available for the N-565. Because the document is often needed for a passport or other proof, tracking the case saves you from repeatedly checking during a long wait.
Processing times change constantly — for the current figure for your specific form and category, check the official USCIS processing-times tool.
USCIS median processing time
as of FY25 Q3
3.9 months Range: 3.9–5.8 months · 9 quarters
hover a quarter for its value
Source: USCIS quarterly all-forms reports · current live figures →
Common USCIS statuses
You'll usually see "Case Was Received", "Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent", and "Case Was Approved", followed by document production/mailing. USCIS often re-words equivalent steps; we normalize those so a real update reaches you cleanly.
Why tracking matters
A replacement document is often time-sensitive for a passport or benefit, so knowing when it's approved and issued matters. Same-day alerts mean the update reaches you the day USCIS posts it.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I check my N-565 case status?
- Enter your USCIS receipt number in the free check to see the latest status from USCIS, then confirm your email so TrackPetition alerts you on any change.
- Does the N-565 have premium processing?
- No. USCIS does not offer premium processing for the N-565. Check the USCIS processing-times tool for the current estimate.
- Is N-565 tracking free?
- The receipt-number check and email alerts are free — best-effort, we try to check about once a day. For reliable, more frequent checks (more than 70 times a week) plus WhatsApp and Telegram, a paid plan is available.
Related case types
TrackPetition watches every USCIS case type with a receipt number.
TrackPetition is an independent case-status notification service by Startup58 LLC — not a law firm, and not legal advice or legal assistance. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed immigration attorney. We are not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. Free tracking is best-effort: we try to check your case about once a day. For reliable, more frequent checks (more than 70 times a week) plus WhatsApp and Telegram alerts, a paid plan is available.
Stop refreshing USCIS. Let us watch your N-565.
Enter your receipt number, confirm your email, and get an alert the moment your status changes.