N-400 missed biometrics - abandoned or re-schedule?

[xyz12345 260]

27 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

Interesting....So how would Part 9.  Time Outside the United States be handled?  

If the online applic allows it, I would put the future return date. imo I don't think that it's not a big deal if you're no way close to breaking the physical presence and continuous residence requirements, and you're sticking to the countries that you listed. But I would only apply around 1-2 weeks before I have to return so that that I won't miss the biometrics appt  that is usually done 3 weeks after application. I submitted mine 3 days before a 11-day domestic trip and had my biometrics appt 6 days afterwards.

[Pinkrlion 2,719]

Best solution is for u to apply when you return home. No issues!

[Quarknase 1,072]

7 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

Best solution is for u to apply when you return home. No issues!

In theory yes, in reality I haven't spent more than 6 weeks in a row at home for a while, hence I'm trying to coordinate what works best

[dwheels76 5,468]

Your biometrics letter is posted online  just go into your online account and review it when it comes you don;t have to wait for any mail.

We walked in a week before the scheduled date. You can to or if you are out of town rerschedule

[Ksenia_O 696]

5 hours ago, gregcrs2 said:

Interesting....So how would Part 9.  Time Outside the United States be handled?  

I applied for N-400 , being abroad on vacation.

 

The system won't let you put "future" return dates. So, my online N-400 was submitted without that trip.

 

Applying online, you have an opportunity to download more documents AFTER  original submission, any time. So, later, after I returned to the US, i added my  updated I-94 to my application , with the last trip on it.

 

You will have to update your travel history during interview anyway, so not a biggie, really. 

 

 

 

 

 

[gregcrs2 1,778]

12 minutes ago, Ksenia_O said:

I applied for N-400 , being abroad on vacation.

 

The system won't let you put "future" return dates. So, my online N-400 was submitted without that trip.

 

Applying online, you have an opportunity to download more documents AFTER  original submission, any time. So, later, after I returned to the US, i added my  updated I-94 to my application , with the last trip on it.

 

You will have to update your travel history during interview anyway, so not a biggie, really. 

 

 

 

 

 

Ksenia, thank you so much for that information!  It's like a New Year gift! 

[Pinkrlion 2,719]

1 hour ago, Quarknase said:

In theory yes, in reality I haven't spent more than 6 weeks in a row at home for a while, hence I'm trying to coordinate what works best

I would not chance it for a vacation.  You have come this far, you can wait 6 weeks to file when you return.  

[Quarknase 1,072]

52 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

I would not chance it for a vacation.  You have come this far, you can wait 6 weeks to file when you return.  

Agreed - I don't travel for vacation. I didn't state that I am traveling for 6 weeks, I said that I am never home 6 weeks in one piece so there goes that :) I'll figure it out. Just needed answers if an application is deemed abandoned if I miss biometrics

 

Thanks!

[Going through 5,671]

8 hours ago, gregcrs2 said:

Interesting....So how would Part 9.  Time Outside the United States be handled?  

It's still in effect according to USCIS's policy manual.  Time outside under certain circumstances (ie.  certain military members, or those working abroad for certain qualifying organizations) preserves continuous presence requirements.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-3   (Scroll down to part D and E.)

 

Edited to add:  As others mentioned, if time outside is due to vacation/other purposes it can be updated during the interview.

Edited December 17, 2019 by Going through

[bakphx1 789]

20 hours ago, gregcrs2 said:

Did you mean biometric appointment?  

Whoops!  Yes, biometrics.