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From what I gather here on the boards, coupled with my experience as a POW in California, it all depends on the complexity of your background. Mine is very simple and straightforward. In fact, my whole life as far as the DPS is interested can be summed up in half a page. Because of that, my application only took 2 weeks before they mailed out my LTC. The whole process took < 3 weeks from me making my first move going to a class to me putting my LTC in my wallet. This is also considering at the time I've only been in the state for a month and a half.

Others who have a more complicated background or have things come up that require more probing are less fortunate. I think more depends on that than on where you used to live, although I believe both to be a factor. One thing is for sure, though. The sooner you submit the application, the sooner you will get your LTC. Simple as that. Good luck!