Citizenship Interview Waiting Times Portland, Or.

[chinesesatellite 13]

2 hours ago, MaleAlpha said:

Interview letter showed up in the portal this morning with the interview date = October 28 (12.30 PM).

They must be really backlogged if they are scheduling interviews over 7-8 weeks out.

Congrats on getting your interview scheduled! Please let us know how it goes.

[MaleAlpha 314]

3 hours ago, Foxdanx said:

Wow that’s a long time... I was expecting something about 4 weeks... by the way, I still didn’t get anything. 

Yeah I was expecting something in the 4 weeks range as well. I had to look a 2nd time to make sure it wasn't September 28.

I have a feeling they are quite backlogged. I think you will probably get yours scheduled perhaps by the end of this week or next week.

 

2 hours ago, shebeingbrand said:

Congrats on getting your interview scheduled! Please let us know how it goes.

Will definitely do. When did you file?

[chinesesatellite 13]

1 hour ago, MaleAlpha said:

Yeah I was expecting something in the 4 weeks range as well. I had to look a 2nd time to make sure it wasn't September 28.

I have a feeling they are quite backlogged. I think you will probably get yours scheduled perhaps by the end of this week or next week.

 

Will definitely do. When did you file?

I filed at the end of February, and I am planning on moving to a different state next month. So I probably won't be getting my interview scheduled any time soon. 

[Foxdanx 3]

Quick update... nothing yet 😔 I thought My interview was gonna be scheduled a few days after your... still keeping my hope... maybe December 2020

[Foxdanx 3]

My interview was scheduled yesterday.

[MaleAlpha 314]

20 hours ago, Foxdanx said:

My interview was scheduled yesterday.

Ha ha. Finally! 🙂

Keep us posted on your interview date and time. Mine is a month away.

[Debai 8]

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.  

[Foxdanx 3]

On 9/25/2020 at 12:36 PM, MaleAlpha said:

Ha ha. Finally! 🙂

Keep us posted on your interview date and time. Mine is a month away.

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

[Foxdanx 3]

12 minutes ago, Debai said:

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.  

Strange time for all of us... but I hope you get your interview schedule soon. 

[Debai 8]

 

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!! 

[MaleAlpha 314]

2 hours ago, Debai said:

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.  

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?

[MaleAlpha 314]

1 hour ago, Foxdanx said:

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

Oh they finally sent you your notice? That's awesome! Your interview will be roughly 12 days after mine!

Currently studying for the test as mine is just in 19 days! I will update this thread with updates of my interview when it happens.

 

On a related note, I checked my IRS account and saw a notification about a request for verification of tax filing in my account on 10/06 so I figured it was USCIS making that inquiry as I hadn't initiated it or applied for anything that would trigger such an inquiry. If it's truly the USCIS, it means they really do the background checks like they say would.

[chinesesatellite 13]

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!

[Debai 8]

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. 

[Debai 8]

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.