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Help! Didn't get naturalization certificate back from DOS

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On 1/16, I applied for a passport through USPS, sending off the original naturalization certificate, regular cheapest service (non-expedited). I got the passport on 1/30, so in just about two weeks! Naturalization certificate never made it back. I called DOS twice. First time was told that it was sent on 1/28 and to keep waiting a few more days, then I waited and called again - second time they took down my phone number and address and was told someone from the "passport agency" would call me back. Thought I was calling the passport agency but I guess not. Obviously no one has called me. Anywho, it didn't show up on USPS's informed delivery emails and it doesn't seem that these ever get tracking so... what are my options here? I have a feeling neither USPS, DOS, nor USCIS would care that this wasn't my fault so, does it really come down to me paying over $500 for a new one? I know I don't technically need it since I do have the passport but still, kinda want it back 🙄

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Contact one of your congressional representatives to have them seek a resolution on your behalf. 

Widow/er AoS Guide | Have AoS questions? Read (some) answers here

 

AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

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On 2/20/2019 at 1:08 AM, jellybean123 said:

On 1/16, I applied for a passport through USPS, sending off the original naturalization certificate, regular cheapest service (non-expedited). I got the passport on 1/30, so in just about two weeks! Naturalization certificate never made it back. I called DOS twice. First time was told that it was sent on 1/28 and to keep waiting a few more days, then I waited and called again - second time they took down my phone number and address and was told someone from the "passport agency" would call me back. Thought I was calling the passport agency but I guess not. Obviously no one has called me. Anywho, it didn't show up on USPS's informed delivery emails and it doesn't seem that these ever get tracking so... what are my options here? I have a feeling neither USPS, DOS, nor USCIS would care that this wasn't my fault so, does it really come down to me paying over $500 for a new one? I know I don't technically need it since I do have the passport but still, kinda want it back 🙄

Did you get it back?

Spoiler

 

K1

15 November 2013: Sent I-129F Package 

21 November 2013: NOA1 

20 December 2013: NOA2

23 January 2014: Medical (London)

11 April 2014: Interview - Approved!

29 April 2014: POE Chicago

20 June 2014: Married in DC

AOS

7 July 2014: Mailed AOS, EAD & AP forms via USPS

14 July 2014: NOA1 Text & E-Mails (x3) received at 23:52hrs (Received Date: 07/11/2014)

14 July 2014: Cheque cashed & I-485 transferred to Nebraska Service Centre

18 July 2014: NOA1 hardcopy received (x3)

22 July 2014: Biometrics Letter rec'd (Appointment 07/31/2014)

23 July 2014: Early Biometrics walk-in at Cincinnati office successful!

05 September 2014: EAD & AP approved! (texts rec'd 16:45hrs)

11 September 2014: EAD/AP card mailed

12 September 2014: EAD/AP card in hand (delivered 9:54am)

18 October 2014: Potential interview waiver letter rec'd (Dated: 10/15/2014)

19 May 2015: I-485 approved! (No interview) Welcome letter mailed!

23 May 2015: I-797 (NOA2) Welcome notice received

27 May 2015: Green card received

 

ROC

ROC filing window opens 18 February 2017

16 February 2017: ROC packet mailed to CSC

18 February 2017: USPS Tracking - Ready for collection from PO Box

25 February 2017: NOA1 received dated 02/21/2017

03 March 2017: Received biometrics appointment letter dated 25th February 2017. Appointment on 16 March 2017.

16 March 2017: Biometrics completed

08 March 2018: Case (allegedly) transferred to the National Benefits Center (presumably for a combo interview)

04 April 2019: ROC approved (as part of N-400 combo interview)

N-400

18 February 2018: N-400 Application submitted online

21 February 2018: NOA1 Rreceived

23 February 2018: Biometrics appointment letter received. Appointment 13 March 2018. 

27 April 2018: Interview notice received. Interview Date: June 5, 2018. Request to reschedule sent as out of the country at that time.

04 April 2019: Attended interview ... PASSED!

11 April 2019: Oath ceremony

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On 8/21/2019 at 5:51 PM, Deanne81 said:

Oh my goodness please tell us you got it back! :(

That is the problem with alarmists and impatient people they rarely come back to tell you things went okay 

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