Filing N400 while abroad?

[Ellinora 72]

I'm currently abroad (for a month and a half) on vacation but I could now file N400. Do I have to be physically present in the U.S when filing? I have signed all the paperwork, so it's ready to go, I'm just wondering if I can already have my spouse mail the package or should I wait until I'm physically there myself?

My other question would be, how fast does one in general get invited to biometrics? If it's pretty fast, then I would imagine I should wait to file. And yes, like everyone else, I want my my application process started as soon as possible  Many thanks for any help!

[charmander 692]

You could mail your application if everything is ready to go. Biometrics could become an issue though if you do it now, they typically schedule this within a month after your NOA date. You could potentially reschedule but perhaps you could send your application like 2-2.5 weeks before your arrival to US, that way your biometrics would happen soon after you come back.

[Ellinora 72]

17 hours ago, charmander said:

You could mail your application if everything is ready to go. Biometrics could become an issue though if you do it now, they typically schedule this within a month after your NOA date. You could potentially reschedule but perhaps you could send your application like 2-2.5 weeks before your arrival to US, that way your biometrics would happen soon after you come back.

Thank you, that sounds like a good plan!