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hgg666
I went to the interview in Baltimore office. It all went well, I got aapproval letter and sent to the afternoon's oath ceramony. But just before the ceromony, one officer came and call my name and told me that I cannot take the oath because they found two A files for me, they need to consolidate the two files.

Does anyone have the same situation? How much longer we have wait for the result? is anything we can do to help them faster the process, such as request another A files from the USCIS Record Center?

Please post your experience and suggestions, it is greatly appreciated!
pdx-n-400-filler
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Jun 11 2008, 11:06 AM) *
I went to the interview in Baltimore office. It all went well, I got aapproval letter and sent to the afternoon's oath ceramony. But just before the ceromony, one officer came and call my name and told me that I cannot take the oath because they found two A files for me, they need to consolidate the two files.

Does anyone have the same situation? How much longer we have wait for the result? is anything we can do to help them faster the process, such as request another A files from the USCIS Record Center?

Please post your experience and suggestions, it is greatly appreciated!

Read this thread!...
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=280625
hgg666
Thanks! But it seems hopeless. We can do nothing but wait!

Has anyone just gone through this? How long did it take? Thanks!
NickD
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Jun 11 2008, 01:45 PM) *
Thanks! But it seems hopeless. We can do nothing but wait!

Has anyone just gone through this? How long did it take? Thanks!


I wasn't even aware of these "A files" until you posted then read:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD


Wow, both hard and digital copies, they must really have a stack of paperwork on us. With further wonder why we keep on having to send in the same information in over and over again if they already have it.

Sounds like someone at the USCIS couldn't find your original file and started a second one, is that your fault? Anything to do with your name or do they store strictly by alien number? They you were told they are going to compile your files? I guess only USCIS can answer that question, did you ask them, how long?

hgg666
QUOTE(NickD @ Jun 11 2008, 03:03 PM) *
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Jun 11 2008, 01:45 PM) *
Thanks! But it seems hopeless. We can do nothing but wait!

Has anyone just gone through this? How long did it take? Thanks!


I wasn't even aware of these "A files" until you posted then read:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD


Wow, both hard and digital copies, they must really have a stack of paperwork on us. With further wonder why we keep on having to send in the same information in over and over again if they already have it.

Sounds like someone at the USCIS couldn't find your original file and started a second one, is that your fault? Anything to do with your name or do they store strictly by alien number? They you were told they are going to compile your files? I guess only USCIS can answer that question, did you ask them, how long?


I have no idea why there are multiple A files been created. She said (the officer) it happened when I first entered the country with J2 visa. She also said I should use the other A number when I apply the Geen Card 5 years ago. But how in the world that I know there is such a A file and a A number have already generated for me...
NickD
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Jun 11 2008, 04:03 PM) *
QUOTE(NickD @ Jun 11 2008, 03:03 PM) *
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Jun 11 2008, 01:45 PM) *
Thanks! But it seems hopeless. We can do nothing but wait!

Has anyone just gone through this? How long did it take? Thanks!


I wasn't even aware of these "A files" until you posted then read:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD


Wow, both hard and digital copies, they must really have a stack of paperwork on us. With further wonder why we keep on having to send in the same information in over and over again if they already have it.

Sounds like someone at the USCIS couldn't find your original file and started a second one, is that your fault? Anything to do with your name or do they store strictly by alien number? They you were told they are going to compile your files? I guess only USCIS can answer that question, did you ask them, how long?


A number must be your Alien number, ha, hate abbreviations and acronyms for that reason as I work in too many different fields. Wasn't even aware they assigned an alien number with a visa so can see where confusion existed. Yeah there is a lot of stuff an alien or even a US citizen doesn't know, but hopefully they will resolve this issue ASAP, LOL. that means as soon as possible, laugh out loud.

I have no idea why there are multiple A files been created. She said (the officer) it happened when I first entered the country with J2 visa. She also said I should use the other A number when I apply the Geen Card 5 years ago. But how in the world that I know there is such a A file and a A number have already generated for me...

kud
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Jun 11 2008, 02:06 PM) *
I went to the interview in Baltimore office. It all went well, I got aapproval letter and sent to the afternoon's oath ceramony. But just before the ceromony, one officer came and call my name and told me that I cannot take the oath because they found two A files for me, they need to consolidate the two files.

Does anyone have the same situation? How much longer we have wait for the result? is anything we can do to help them faster the process, such as request another A files from the USCIS Record Center?

Please post your experience and suggestions, it is greatly appreciated!


Same thing happened to us in Baltimore. Still waiting
hgg666
QUOTE(kud @ Jun 12 2008, 10:20 AM) *
Same thing happened to us in Baltimore. Still waiting

kud,

Please keep us updated for any progress. Thanks!
kud
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Jun 13 2008, 11:38 AM) *
QUOTE(kud @ Jun 12 2008, 10:20 AM) *
Same thing happened to us in Baltimore. Still waiting

kud,

Please keep us updated for any progress. Thanks!


You bet and likewise please
hgg666
Does anybody have any updates? I am planning to make a infopass appointment after 4th of July.
kud
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Jun 25 2008, 02:39 PM) *
Does anybody have any updates? I am planning to make a infopass appointment after 4th of July.



Any news? We just got back from Vacation, no mail in our mailbox sad.gif
kud
Made Infopass appointment for next Monday. Hope to hear something positive.
moonhunt
My ex-wife had same situation about 10 years ago.
But she had documentaiton such as INS I-797 notice, and told them she only knew only one number.
So interview officer just processed the case without much delay.
If you have all back-up documentation that you only had one number so far,
you can argue that the other number should not influence this case unless it was issued earlier than the number you use.
In that case, it should be no problem with your residency requirement.
In my opinion, it is their internal issue, so it should not affect petitioner's case for N400 application.


QUOTE(kud @ Jul 22 2008, 09:25 AM) *
Made Infopass appointment for next Monday. Hope to hear something positive.
runeasy
QUOTE(moonhunt @ Jul 22 2008, 03:46 PM) *
My ex-wife had same situation about 10 years ago.
But she had documentaiton such as INS I-797 notice, and told them she only knew only one number.
So interview officer just processed the case without much delay.
If you have all back-up documentation that you only had one number so far,
you can argue that the other number should not influence this case unless it was issued earlier than the number you use.
In that case, it should be no problem with your residency requirement.
In my opinion, it is their internal issue, so it should not affect petitioner's case for N400 application.


QUOTE(kud @ Jul 22 2008, 09:25 AM) *
Made Infopass appointment for next Monday. Hope to hear something positive.



Kud - please keep us updated on your inforpass... We had an interview early this month and they told us we have 2 A-files.
hgg666
QUOTE(kud @ Jul 22 2008, 10:25 AM) *
Made Infopass appointment for next Monday. Hope to hear something positive.

My infopass appointment is Jul 30. Let's share the infomation here after that.
kud
Had our Infoview appointment today. They told us that both A Files are at record processing and after that they will be returned to the Interviewing officer. If there is no problems he will schedule the Oath ceremony. ETA 3 to 6 month.
hgg666
QUOTE(kud @ Jul 28 2008, 01:02 PM) *
Had our Infoview appointment today. They told us that both A Files are at record processing and after that they will be returned to the Interviewing officer. If there is no problems he will schedule the Oath ceremony. ETA 3 to 6 month.

I had my Infopass today. It was disappointed. Not much valuable infomation was given. She said that it will take 3 - 4 month. crying.gif
hgg666
QUOTE(kud @ Jul 28 2008, 01:02 PM) *
Had our Infoview appointment today. They told us that both A Files are at record processing and after that they will be returned to the Interviewing officer. If there is no problems he will schedule the Oath ceremony. ETA 3 to 6 month.

Kud,

Got any good news? Please keep us updated.
kud
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Aug 6 2008, 05:27 PM) *
QUOTE(kud @ Jul 28 2008, 01:02 PM) *
Had our Infoview appointment today. They told us that both A Files are at record processing and after that they will be returned to the Interviewing officer. If there is no problems he will schedule the Oath ceremony. ETA 3 to 6 month.

Kud,

Got any good news? Please keep us updated.


All quiet on the eastern front
hgg666
QUOTE(kud @ Aug 7 2008, 12:23 PM) *
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Aug 6 2008, 05:27 PM) *
QUOTE(kud @ Jul 28 2008, 01:02 PM) *
Had our Infoview appointment today. They told us that both A Files are at record processing and after that they will be returned to the Interviewing officer. If there is no problems he will schedule the Oath ceremony. ETA 3 to 6 month.

Kud,

Got any good news? Please keep us updated.


All quiet on the eastern front


I went to the infopass again. The officer said that the Baltimore office got my file in July, and said the file could easily sit in there for TWO monthes not been touches, because their processing certer has been piled up with files and they have no plan to faster the processing. She suggested me not expecting anything within the next two monthes....
What do you think?
kud
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Sep 3 2008, 11:15 AM) *
QUOTE(kud @ Aug 7 2008, 12:23 PM) *
QUOTE(hgg666 @ Aug 6 2008, 05:27 PM) *
QUOTE(kud @ Jul 28 2008, 01:02 PM) *
Had our Infoview appointment today. They told us that both A Files are at record processing and after that they will be returned to the Interviewing officer. If there is no problems he will schedule the Oath ceremony. ETA 3 to 6 month.

Kud,

Got any good news? Please keep us updated.


All quiet on the eastern front


I went to the infopass again. The officer said that the Baltimore office got my file in July, and said the file could easily sit in there for TWO monthes not been touches, because their processing certer has been piled up with files and they have no plan to faster the processing. She suggested me not expecting anything within the next two monthes....
What do you think?


2 month sounds better then the 6 month they told me. Good Luck on a speedy resolution.

runeasy
We just got the Oath letter. Best luck to everyone.
kud
QUOTE(runeasy @ Sep 8 2008, 03:54 PM) *
We just got the Oath letter. Best luck to everyone.



Congratulations. We are still waiting and hoping.

kud
Done !

Ceremony is next Friday 9/19.
runeasy
Congratulations Kud
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