N-565 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document
From USCIS data captured August 31, 2026
U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate
8.5 – 10 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before November 11, 2025.
In plain English
- The months range means: USCIS finished 80% of its recent N-565 cases at this office within that time. It's a reference point — some cases finish sooner, some later.
- "Case inquiry possible…" means: if USCIS received your case on or before that date, your wait is already longer than normal and you can officially ask USCIS about it (it's called an e-Request, and it's free).
- The chart below shows how the posted wait has moved over time — orange = our weekly captures; gray = archival history.
Track this N-565 wait at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
We'll email you only when this USCIS time changes, with the old value, new value, and trend.
Trend
Latest published wait
10 months
As of Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture
Stable
No change since Aug 24, 2026
View 17 exact readings
- Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture10 months
- Aug 24, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture10 months
- Aug 18, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture10 months
- Aug 13, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture9.5 months
- Jul 22, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture9.5 months
- Jun 24, 2026 · archival history9.5 months
- May 23, 2026 · archival history9 months
- Apr 22, 2026 · archival history9 months
- Mar 17, 2026 · archival history8 months
- Feb 19, 2026 · archival history8 months
- Jan 15, 2026 · archival history8 months
- Dec 19, 2025 · archival history8 months
- Dec 9, 2025 · archival history8 months
- Oct 22, 2025 · archival history8 months
- Sep 30, 2025 · archival history8 months
- Sep 19, 2025 · archival history8 months
- Sep 6, 2025 · archival history8 months
The national N-565 line
Cases waiting
25,339
nationwide (FY2026 Q2)
The line is
growing
+12.1% since FY2025 Q4
What that usually means
More applications than decisions — pressure toward longer waits.
From USCIS's official quarterly report. See the full outlook and methodology →
Is your case delayed?
Enter your receipt date — the comparison happens in your browser.
The calculation runs in your browser — we don't store your date or any case details.
Related forms
Other USCIS forms commonly tracked in the same process — listed for reference, not as guidance on what to file.
Frequently asked questions
How long does N-565 take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?
Per USCIS data captured August 31, 2026, N-565 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 8.5 – 10 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a N-565 case inquiry at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) if your receipt date is on or before November 11, 2025. Use USCIS's e-Request tool.
Is this time a guarantee?
No. It is the time within which USCIS completed 80% of similar cases over the past six months. Every case is different; some take longer.
Check your case status at USCIS Case Status Online · Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times