Submitting N400 just prior to an india visit

[skal99]

Hi,
I am planning to visit India before Jan 1st, and will not be back until Jan 31st.
I was wondering if it would be a good idea to file the N400 just before I leave, so that when I come back, I will be ready for the finger prints.

I will be filing with the Texas Center.
The downside is, if the date for finger prints is scheduled for sometime prior to Jan 31st, then I would be missing it and it needs to go thru re-scheduling the finger printing, etc.

Alternatively, would it be better if I just hang onto the application and submit it only after I come back ?

In looking thru the immitracker, I am seeing the receipt date, however, it is unclear on how long it takes from the point the application is mailed, till the TSC gives a receipt date ?



Thanks in advance,

[knowledgeable]

In most cases ...

.. you should be okay. Even in the rare situation that they do send you the FP notice, they will give you 3 to 4 weeks of time, which should cover it.

In worst scenario, you can re-schedule the FP is you miss it. It will just delay your processing.

Good luck.

[skal99]

From Immitracker, it seems that the time difference between the receipt date and the finger print appt date is about 4 weeks atmost.

What is the typical time difference between the actual mailing date, and when TSC marks the application as "RECEIVED" ?

Thanks again,

[atlbaba]

Fp

May be my scenario is somewhat different.I posted to TSC on Nov3rd. TSC received my N-400 on nov7th and FP on Dec 2nd
thank you