N-565

[hdd190 0]

I lost my naturalization certificate and applied for a new one by filling out the N-565 form  after few months i found my old  naturalization certificate. now my application for the replacement document is processing for 8 months what should I do can i use my original certificate for -130  or do i need to wait for the new certificate.

  please help me thank you     

Edited February 16, 2021 by hdd190

[SteveInBostonI130 3,434]

Use your passport.

[hdd190 0]

Just now, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Use your passport.

Ok but what should i do about this  N-565 application because i found my old document 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,434]

2 minutes ago, hdd190 said:

Ok but what should i do about this  N-565 application because i found my old document 

Nothing. Might as well wait for the new document that you payed for.  The fee is nonrefundable.

[hdd190 0]

37 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Nothing. Might as well wait for the new document that you payed for.  The fee is nonrefundable.

But my passport expires soon so i need my  naturalization certificate to apply for a new passport

 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,434]

17 minutes ago, hdd190 said:

But my passport expires soon so i need my  naturalization certificate to apply for a new passport

 

 

Unless your current passport is damaged, you can renew it.  Your naturalization certificate is not needed.  If somehow you do need your certificate, use the one you have now.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html

 

Edited February 16, 2021 by SteveInBostonI130