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15 minutes ago, fellaamazing said:

Congrats

Can you share your timeline, when did you get biomtrics?

I applied in June, and still no biometrics yet. Now even estimated time is gone.

Thanks, mine was a little bit delayed too. I applied on May but moved to Texas in the middle, I did biometrics on March. I missed earlier biometrics date, then rescheduling takes another 3 months. Have you called them to ask about your biometrics? I would do that.

Today, just passed the interview, waiting for the oath ceremony to be schedule. I guess San Antonio don't do same day oath. Is anyone expecting oath ceremony to be scheduled? How long does it take after interview?

On 3/21/2021 at 1:53 PM, MindHunter said:

Dose anybody know how long it takes to view the interview letter under documents on USCIS account? 

Mine showed up after 24 hours. 

I also got notification for interview  today (still waiting the mail). I filled on May 2020, but I made change of address to Texas on December which I believe delays little bit for the process. Looks things are going smoother. 

On 3/12/2021 at 4:40 PM, Lettyana said:

I have my interview next Tuesday and I'm finally starting to get a little bit nervous. I applied based on the 5-year rule. Any tips for handling the stress and getting ready for the interview?

Good luck. Just relax, you will nail it!

I just got NOA for a biometrics in 3 days at portland office. However, I filled change of address before 10 days and I no longer live in Oregon, would be difficult now to fly to Oregon.  Would be it okay to just do the biometric at the the ASC closer to my place.  Anyone has success with similar to situation?

On 11/6/2020 at 7:10 PM, chinesesatellite said:

My interview went well, I am just waiting for my oath ceremony  I filed my change of address online and then followed up with USCIS. It took around three weeks for me to get a notification from them that my case was transferred to my new field office.

Another question. I just filled my change of address to Austin, the confirmation said it will take 2 weeks. When you said follow up, did you call them/schedule appointment? 

On 11/13/2020 at 9:17 AM, Lettyana said:

I believe you are correct and the ETA that the system gives you is not accurate. Mine says December 2020 but I haven't even gotten the biometrics letter or reuse notification yet. I filed online on May 5th, they accepted my petition on May 6th, on May 11th I got the hard copy of my NOA ,and it's been complete silence since then.

I concur, mine was also on May 17, the ETA is still saying December 2020 but I hardly believe it will happen on December. I haven't yet also done either biometrics or letter of reuse.

On 10/29/2020 at 7:39 AM, shebeingbrand said:

I'm glad your interview went well! Congratulations on getting your oath on the same day too. I have mine in Boston MA in a few days.

Hey, how did it went yours?

BTW when you change address from Portland to Boston, how long does it take to update uscis address from your old address? Did you do it online or called the USCIS?

On 10/28/2020 at 9:04 PM, MaleAlpha said:

Thanks @Foxdanx.

 

My interview went well and surprisingly very fast. My interview time was 12.30 PM and there was no one in the security line when I got there.

After the security check, I went to an upstairs waiting area. 5 minutes later I was called to interview with one really nice USCIS officer.

I swore to tell the truth and we started with the English test (Reading : Where is the white house? Writing 🥰The White house is in Washington, D.C.) and moved the civics test.

(Civics Questions : Name one US territory? If the US president can't serve, who next in line? Where is the statue of Liberty? Who makes Federal Laws? Name one state that borders Canada? Where is the statue of Liberty?). 

 

Next we went through all the yes/No questions. He asked me if I understood the oath of allegiance and I said I did. He then told me he was approving my application and due to Covid, he will be swearing me in same day. We did the oath. He gave me some documents and I went back to the waiting area for about 20 min. Someone then brought me my naturalization certificate and that was it. In all it took about 1 hr total - from check-in to receiving the naturalization certificate.

 

Zero stress I may add. The Portland office has some amazing folks working there who reflect the warm spirited nature of the PNW. So I am a US Citizen now..Yay! 🙂 

 

All the best on your upcoming interview. It will be a breeze. Keep me posted on how yours goes!

Congratulation!

On 10/10/2020 at 1:12 PM, shebeingbrand said:

So just a couple of weeks after I moved from OR to MA, I got a notice that my interview has been scheduled! I was genuinely surprised! Looks like the Boston office is a little more efficient than the Portland one?

 

Anyway, I wish everyone here the best of luck!

Nice! Wish you the best. I am also moving to Texas soon and I was not sure if my application will further delay because of change of address and was hesitated .  It is nice to see a positive scenario like yours. 

On 10/9/2020 at 2:11 PM, MaleAlpha said:

You filed in May and didn't receive a biometrics letter? That's an awfully long time but with Covid changing everything, I can see why!

Typically the biometrics letter should get to you in a matter of days after your initial filing.

If they are reusing the older biometrics, that would explain it. Hopefully someone confirms.

 

Have you perchance checked in the USCIS account portal as well?

Yes, I often check the portal, but there is no change since I applied. It could be the Portland office are not doing biometerics since the pandemic. 

12 minutes ago, Foxdanx said:

My interview will be on November 9th, In exactly one month away. I wish the best for you on your interview. 😊

Congratulation. I wish you the best!! 

It is nice to see things are moving. I filled on May and got NOA on May 2020 but I haven't received biometric notice yet.  Has anyone who applied post Covid done any biometrics? Are the Portland office reusing older biometrics? I read in some other forums some states are using older biometrics on file.  

On 10/3/2020 at 9:08 AM, globalcitizen79 said:

I just received biometric reuse notification in the mail today. The notice has also been uploaded to my online account. I'm glad my case is moving forward!

Congrats. It is nice to see things moving.  When did you did your last biometrics? I had my biometrics before a year for travel document, I am wondering if they can reuse it for N400. But, there was not move since May. 

I also filled for N-400 on May 17, but I haven't heard anything for the biometric. Does anyone know if the PDX reuse older biometric?  I had last year but not sure if they can reuse it.