travel after N-400

[prince 2]

I am planning to go back home for a month after I file my N-400.

when is the best time to travel is it after bio or after the interview. When I will get that solid 30 days gap. will there be any problem with my application if I travel after filing N-400. So far I have not been out of country since I came to US.

thank you

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I am planning to go back home for a month after I file my N-400.

when is the best time to travel is it after bio or after the interview. When I will get that solid 30 days gap. will there be any problem with my application if I travel after filing N-400. So far I have not been out of country since I came to US.

thank you

This question is asked a lot - there is no problem if you travel after you file for the N400 - the process can take months - they realize that real life goes on and people go on vacation I traveled back to Canada twice during the 5 months that I waited for my interview. When you go to your interview - you will update them on your recent trips(and length of trips) - that's all.

I would guess that you should finish up your bio appt and then you won;t have to worry that you've missed the FP letter. How long will you be gone?

[v333k 59]

There is no telling in when you get the longest gap... each office will process applications differently.

However, I think once you get your fringerprints done, then there should be a good 1 month. You will receive a letter for interview and usually that comes in around 1 week to several weeks and usually (but not always) there are about 3 weeks or more before your interview is scheduled.

My recommendation is not to travel during the process because things can go wrong and you should be here to take care of them. I recommend you file N-400 after you travel. That's my opinion.

[prince 2]

This question is asked a lot - there is no problem if you travel after you file for the N400 - the process can take months - they realize that real life goes on and people go on vacation I traveled back to Canada twice during the 5 months that I waited for my interview. When you go to your interview - you will update them on your recent trips(and length of trips) - that's all.

I would guess that you should finish up your bio appt and then you won;t have to worry that you've missed the FP letter. How long will you be gone?

I am planning to go for 3/4 weeks not more then a month. things need to settle down before becoming US citizen because my country doesn't accept dual citizenship.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Best time is between bio and interview--I haven't yet heard of interviews being scheduled within 30 days after biometrics.

[prince 2]

Best time is between bio and interview--I haven't yet heard of interviews being scheduled within 30 days after biometrics.

sounds great.. thanks

[maya62 7]

sounds great.. thanks

Namaste Prince,

I agree. In fact, we just went back to Nepal right after my husband's biometrics appointment. We were gone for 2 weeks and got back about 10 days ago and still no interview letter.

You can get a pretty good idea of average waiting times between events from the threads on this forum that list all those who filed in a given month. Its not a guarantee, but there are certainly some timing patterns that most seem to share. I agree with those who have suggested to travel between biometrics and interview. So, for example, if you want to go home for Dashain, you might file in mid September with hopes of a biometrics appt in early to mid Oct, then leave right after that for your holiday. Several people who filed in May (like we did) were able to do their biometrics early on a walk-in basis, too, so you may want to check with your local office to see if that is an option.

Subha kamana,

Maya

[prince 2]

Namaste Prince,

I agree. In fact, we just went back to Nepal right after my husband's biometrics appointment. We were gone for 2 weeks and got back about 10 days ago and still no interview letter.

You can get a pretty good idea of average waiting times between events from the threads on this forum that list all those who filed in a given month. Its not a guarantee, but there are certainly some timing patterns that most seem to share. I agree with those who have suggested to travel between biometrics and interview. So, for example, if you want to go home for Dashain, you might file in mid September with hopes of a biometrics appt in early to mid Oct, then leave right after that for your holiday. Several people who filed in May (like we did) were able to do their biometrics early on a walk-in basis, too, so you may want to check with your local office to see if that is an option.

Subha kamana,

Maya

Maya Dhanyabhad

Yes I am planning to go for early walk in Biometrics. And if they allow me then I think I will have more gap between bio and interview which will be very good for my travelling.

lets hope for the best

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

I am planning to go back home for a month after I file my N-400.

when is the best time to travel is it after bio or after the interview. When I will get that solid 30 days gap. will there be any problem with my application if I travel after filing N-400. So far I have not been out of country since I came to US.

thank you

You cannot assume that there is a solid 30-day gap. A 25-day gap perhaps, and the best time to leave would be immediately after you mailed in your N-400. From there on it goes bang, bang, bang.

[prince 2]

You cannot assume that there is a solid 30-day gap. A 25-day gap perhaps, and the best time to leave would be immediately after you mailed in your N-400. From there on it goes bang, bang, bang.

wow seems things will go faster