Travel after filing N-400

[Sofitalian 134]

Hi everyone,

 

I planned to submit my N-400 online today. I will be travelling outside US tomorrow (for 10 days). I checked in this forum most people who were processed in my local office got their biometrics appt 3-4 weeks after filing. 

 

Is there any concern that I should wait until I return from my trip to file? Thanks for your help in advance.

[JeanneAdil 6,498]

our biometrics was within 2 weeks 

let's hope the Nashville office does it as they sent us to Atlanta but interviewed in Nashville several months later

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

1 hour ago, mave said:

Hi everyone,

 

I planned to submit my N-400 online today. I will be travelling outside US tomorrow (for 10 days). I checked in this forum most people who were processed in my local office got their biometrics appt 3-4 weeks after filing. 

 

Is there any concern that I should wait until I return from my trip to file? Thanks for your help in advance.

You could get a "Biometrics Reused" notice.  But I think I would just wait to file after your return.  Otherwise, you will worry the entire time you are on your trip.  In the long run, delaying 10 days won't mean much of anything.  

-  just the thoughts of an old guy

Edited October 30, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Sofitalian 134]

Thanks @JeanneAdil @Crazy Cat. In fact, I will be outside US for 1 week and then be back to US in another state for a work trip (hence 10 days in total). I don't mind filing after I return if the 1-week outside of US is acceptable and not affecting my residence requirement. Am I worried too much?

6 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

You could get a "Biometrics Reused" notice.  But I think I would just wait to file after your return.  Otherwise, you will worry the entire time you are on your trip.  In the long run, delaying 10 days won't mean much of anything.  

-  just the thoughts of an old guy

My visa was IR-1. I've neverhad any Biometrics done.

[JeanneAdil 6,498]

1 minute ago, mave said:

Thanks @JeanneAdil @Crazy Cat. In fact, I will be outside US for 1 week and then be back to US in another state for a work trip (hence 10 days in total). I don't mind filing after I return if the 1-week outside of US is acceptable and not affecting my residence requirement. Am I worried too much?

My visa was IR-1. I've neverhad any Biometrics done.

Yep,  worried too much 

apply when u get back as biometrics may happen fast

bio  is fingerprints and photo  

IR 1 bio was done at interview (fingerprints at embassy)  passport photos taken to interview

the biometrics photo taken now will appear  on the naturalization certificate at lower left hand side 

 

Best to u 

 

[Sofitalian 134]

6 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

Yep,  worried too much 

apply when u get back as biometrics may happen fast

bio  is fingerprints and photo  

IR 1 bio was done at interview (fingerprints at embassy)  passport photos taken to interview

the biometrics photo taken now will appear  on the naturalization certificate at lower left hand side 

 

Best to u 

 

Thanks so much for your sharing.