Ready to file N400 but need to travel outside USA in a month

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Citizenwannabe

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I am almost ready to file N400 (Citizenship) for self and spouse. We need to travel outside USA in about a month and we would be back within 2 weeks thereafter. In the meantime, if FP notice is received, is it OK to miss the FP appointment and walk in once we are back or is missing FP appointment going to be a big hassle and delay my application?

Appreciate expert advise
 
With 99% surety, you would be fine with this travel.

Your travel is not too long.

FP appointment will usually give a 3-4 weeks notice. You can try for an early FP also - with couple of trips they will accommodate you - more so if you can show proof of travel. Rather than missing appointment, I would suggest a) asking for an early FP, or b) formally asking for a reschedule.

If you are traveling in a month, suggest file 2 weeks down the line. It will take your app to get there, check to be cashed and for them to start doing anything. Then they will send you an FP notice ... you will be back before FP is due.

However, things vary from city to city ... check the usual timelines for your area. I just checked SFO and someone reported 6 weeks from sending the app to FP.
 
On those same lines, I have a slightly twisted scenario.

I am currently in US. But my spouse is traveling in India (about 2 mos) and will be returning before Christmas. We are eligible to file on Dec 1st. All the paperwork has been done, signed and post dated.

Question is, can I mail my spouse's documents with mine ? I am sure FP takes least 4 weeks from PD, and we both can make it in time.
 
See the most current threads. People filing "as soon as eligible" are getting interviewed before their 5 year anniversary and hence leading to delays in oath. Best wait 2 weeks and file.

I saw a case today (still on main page) which went from mailing (not receiving) to interview in 44 days.

Of course, it all depends on your DO, but I would say if you are eligible Dec 1 (under the 90 day early rule), then file Jan 1st.
 
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