Citizenship Interview Waiting Times Portland, Or.

[Dany Tran 0]

Is Your oath at courtroom or USCIS OFFICES ? Im so scared right now because my english is not so good.

[Dany Tran 0]

8 hours ago, Crazely said:

They asked me but I told the officer that I changed my mind. I had my interview Nov 25 and i waited 2 months for the Oath taking. 

Is your oath in the courtroom or Uscis offices? Im so scared now becAuse my English is not so good.

[Crazely 19]

22 minutes ago, Dany Tran said:

Is your oath in the courtroom or Uscis offices? Im so scared now becAuse my English is not so good.

Im not sure. But same address where I had my Interview. You will be fine. Just answer the question. Be straight forward. 

[Emma Huang 9]

Just had my combo interview in Portland OR today 1/16/2020. See timeline and interview report below. (also post in combo interview forum)

I-751

8/27/2018 Sent out application

9/24/2018 Cashed in Chicago

10/30/2018 Received NOA (18 mo extension) case number WAC, California Service Center

3/26/2019 Biometrics

6/11/2019 Case transferred to Potomac (only transfer I had)

N-400

9/22/2019 File N-400 online

10/17/2019 Biometrics

12/12/2019 Received Interview notice in mail (It never shows up in USCIS system btw)

The notice indicates it will be a combo interview & I MUST bring my spouse

1/16/2020 Interview@ 8:30am for both I751 and N-400 

Interview Report

I went in 15 mins early with husband, my interview is 8:30am and was called into the office @9:15am, the officer was super nice and professional. First he asked my name/DOB/Wedding Date/Address, the i-751 part he only asked if me and my husband have been in marital relationship for 3 years, then he approved my i-751 (he didn’t ask for any evidences tho I had them with me).

Additional evidence I brought in: (Ended up didn’t use any of them)

Most recent joint bank statement

Most recent Auto insurance and home insurance

Most recent Tax Transcript

Most recent Photos

 

He then moved on to N-400 question.

Questions asked:

1-      What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? the Senate and House (of Representatives)

2-      What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? serve on a jury

3-      Name one right only for United States citizens. vote in a federal election

4-      How many U.S. Senators are there? 100

5-      What did Susan B. Anthony do? fought for women’s rights

6-      What is the highest court in the United States? the Supreme Court

Reading: When in Columbus Day?

Writing: Columbus Day is in October.

 

After that he announced I passed the test and then asked a series of yes/no question, asked me to check if my information shown on the screen is correct as it will be on my Certificate of Naturalization.

At the end of the interview he passed me a paper indicated that my passed the test and am recommended to approve, he also explained that the oath ceremony is only on Mon-Wed so unfortunately I can’t have oath ceremony on the same day.

He then shook my hand and walked us out, the whole thing took about 15mins.

 

I will update when I receive any information about oath ceremony. Thanks everyone here and hope my report can be useful for fellow Portlanders.

 

[mixxin 26]

Congrats! Thanks for sharing your experience @Emma Huang

 

A couple of us are waiting for our oath ceremony as well. Hope we all get it soon!

[AleMV 0]

Please keep us post...I want to know how long is going to take you from passing the test to get the date for oath ceremony... My test is scheduled for 02/11 and I have a trip 03/12 I’m wondering if will be able to get my usa passport ontime otherwise I will have to reschedule  to be able to travel with my gc

Edited January 17, 2020 by AleMV

[mixxin 26]

7 minutes ago, AleMV said:

Please keep us post...I want to know how long is going to take you from passing the test to get the date for oath ceremony... My test is scheduled for 02/11 and I have a trip 03/12 I’m wondering if will be able to get my usa passport ontime otherwise I will have to reschedule  to be able to travel with my gc

Myself (passed test on 12/4/19) and @Vikingoutwest (passed test on 11/26/19) are STILL waiting for the Oath Ceremony date. @Crazely passed on 11/25/19 and received notice for the Oath Ceremony on 1/31/20. That said, if your interview is over by 11:30am, you have a chance of doing a same-day Oath ceremony.  Otherwise, it's an approximate 2.5 month wait.

Edited January 17, 2020 by mixxin
date error

[AleMV 0]

1 minute ago, mixxin said:

Myself (passed test on 12/4/19) and @Vikingoutwest (passed test on 11/24/19) are STILL waiting for the Oath Ceremony date. @Crazely passed on 11/25/19 and received notice for the Oath Ceremony on 1/31/20. That said, if your interview is over by 11:30am, you have a chance of doing a same-day Oath ceremony.  Otherwise, it's an approximate 2.5 month wait.

Oh wow! I’m based in Boston, I hope that the part of “intreview is over by 11:30am” apply here cause my appointment is 02/11 9:45am. And I found the oath calendar there is one on 2/12 2/13 2/19 2/27 hoping even If I get scheduled for 2/27 paying rush fee I could get my usa passport for my trip on 3/12 . I really don’t want to reschedule my oath ceremony 🥺

[mixxin 26]

1 minute ago, AleMV said:

Oh wow! I’m based in Boston, I hope that the part of “intreview is over by 11:30am” apply here cause my appointment is 02/11 9:45am. And I found the oath calendar there is one on 2/12 2/13 2/19 2/27 hoping even If I get scheduled for 2/27 paying rush fee I could get my usa passport for my trip on 3/12 . I really don’t want to reschedule my oath ceremony 🥺

Sorry, this thread applies to Portland filers. Local office protocols and timelines are surely different in Boston.

[AleMV 0]

On 1/2/2020 at 1:13 AM, mixxin said:

I don't see an estimated completion time on my profile as was previously shown prior to the interview. Just says 'We will mail you a letter when we schedule your naturalization ceremony.'  Did the estimated wait time reappear for you guys recently or has it been there? I am using the new USCIS site.

I have Civics test on 2/11/2020

Estimated completion time April 2020

[Mamamia00 9]

1 hour ago, AleMV said:

Oh wow! I’m based in Boston, I hope that the part of “intreview is over by 11:30am” apply here cause my appointment is 02/11 9:45am. And I found the oath calendar there is one on 2/12 2/13 2/19 2/27 hoping even If I get scheduled for 2/27 paying rush fee I could get my usa passport for my trip on 3/12 . I really don’t want to reschedule my oath ceremony 🥺

Looking at past applicants  from Boston and my personal case , you may be on the 27th or  the next  date which could be March 3rd .  Apply at the passport agency you willl get the passport right on time for 3/12. Again, each case is different but they usually schedule 2 weeks  or so after your interview if you pass.

[Vikingoutwest 193]

Guys, I finally got a notification from Casetracker that my oath ceremony notice has been mailed! 52 days from my interview (11/25/19). Hoping that the date will show tomorrow:-D Yay, finally something is happening! 

[mixxin 26]

17 hours ago, Vikingoutwest said:

Guys, I finally got a notification from Casetracker that my oath ceremony notice has been mailed! 52 days from my interview (11/25/19). Hoping that the date will show tomorrow:-D Yay, finally something is happening! 

I did as well! I am scheduled for 2/6/20.

[Crazely 19]

17 hours ago, Vikingoutwest said:

Guys, I finally got a notification from Casetracker that my oath ceremony notice has been mailed! 52 days from my interview (11/25/19). Hoping that the date will show tomorrow:-D Yay, finally something is happening! 

Yay!!!! Congrats!!! ☺️☺️☺️☺️

13 minutes ago, mixxin said:

I did as well! I am scheduled for 2/6/20.

Congrats!!!! We are almost done in our immigration journey!!! 😊😊😊

[Vikingoutwest 193]

9 hours ago, mixxin said:

I did as well! I am scheduled for 2/6/20.

Me too!!! Just got the date, 2/6/20 at 8.30am

9 hours ago, Crazely said:

Yay!!!! Congrats!!! ☺️☺️☺️☺️

Congrats!!!! We are almost done in our immigration journey!!! 😊😊😊

Thank you! We didn't get the same date, but I got the same as mixxin😃