IMPORTANT - inconsistent case#

[upover 0]

Hi all, I'm a long time lurker but first time poster! I also have two case numbers on my NOA for my N-400. I did an internet search and found some info on another website. Unfortunately I cannot copy and paste it as the website will not allow it so here is the link (website removed by request). It sums up what lailaa said about the second number (with the $ sign) is a payment identification number. I hope I am allowed to post link? If not sorry!

Edited December 6, 2011 by Kathryn41

[Captain Oates 911]

Hi all, I'm a long time lurker but first time poster! I also have two case numbers on my NOA for my N-400. I did an internet search and found some info on another website. Unfortunately I cannot copy and paste it as the website will not allow it so here is the link (website removed by request). It sums up what lailaa said about the second number (with the $ sign) is a payment identification number. I hope I am allowed to post link? If not sorry!

Welcome and thanks chucky !

WE sure need each other when doing all this USCIS stuff

Edited December 6, 2011 by Kathryn41

[lailaa 0]

ah if they already have your biometrics does that mean you had them done recently in the last 18 months or so - for some process ?

I seem to remember that not everyone has to have bio if they have a recent version on file ?

yes , I had my last biometrics at AUGUST 1st 2009 for removing the condition on my green card and this year applied for Naturilazation on JULY 6th 20010, so it was only 11 months in between... but, what I understand this is not a strict rule for uscis , I mean there r lots of people who got their biometric less than a year ago but still having FP notice... on the other hand just because they don't require me to be Fingerprinted at this point doesn't necessarily mean that they won't require it at interview step.. I have read on somewhere else about a case that, applicant never received a FP notice for same reason but then even though she passed her interview they hold her approval and required her to get FP done after interview because FP was already expired before the day of interview.. hopefully this will not be the case for me:)) but to tell you the truth when it comes to USCIS nothing surprise me anymore..

[Captain Oates 911]

yes , I had my last biometrics at AUGUST 1st 2009 for removing the condition on my green card and this year applied for Naturilazation on JULY 6th 20010, so it was only 11 months in between... but, what I understand this is not a strict rule for uscis , I mean there r lots of people who got their biometric less than a year ago but still having FP notice... on the other hand just because they don't require me to be Fingerprinted at this point doesn't necessarily mean that they won't require it at interview step.. I have read on somewhere else about a case that, applicant never received a FP notice for same reason but then even though she passed her interview they hold her approval and required her to get FP done after interview because FP was already expired before the day of interview.. hopefully this will not be the case for me:)) but to tell you the truth when it comes to USCIS nothing surprise me anymore..

ah - I thought it rang a bell that removal of conditions people don't usually get FP again at naturalization so that makes sense. Know what you mean about USCIS - anything can happen (and probably will)

I wish my check had cleared Thursday 12th August and not Friday 13th - I am filled with foreboding.

[ELW 5]

Don't worry about Friday the 13th - my hubby had his visa interview on Friday the 13th and passed with no problems so, it's been lucky for us!

Also, someone recently posted saying they did their Removing Conditions FP ten months ago and still they had to do it again for Citizenship so... no consistency here.

[Captain Oates 911]

Don't worry about Friday the 13th - my hubby had his visa interview on Friday the 13th and passed with no problems so, it's been lucky for us!

Also, someone recently posted saying they did their Removing Conditions FP ten months ago and still they had to do it again for Citizenship so... no consistency here.

My immediate thought was "hooray the check has cleared, they have accepted the case" - then I read that they can send the file back or deny it and keep the money after they cash the check if some bird brain reads my actual 88 days as 110. Then it can be a 12 month exchange of letters etc..

jeez just let me get clear of them for once and for always

I am assuming that once I get the FP I should be some way down the line..

[ELW 5]

We called up USCIS today and when we asked about the two case numbers, we got transferred to an IO. She said (expected) that the top number was the right one attached to hubby's A-number, and to disregard the second number. She said she couldn't open up a service request because it wasn't even 30 days yet (going by receipt date of July 19) and anyway they don't open service requests unless the bio was missed (WRONG!). She said our application was still at the service center awaiting scheduling of local biometrics, and scheduling depends on how many people are waiting in front of us for dates. and all cities are different. So, still the waiting game for us (while most everyone else who sent in July applications already either completed their bio or has their notice).

[Captain Oates 911]

We called up USCIS today and when we asked about the two case numbers, we got transferred to an IO. She said (expected) that the top number was the right one attached to hubby's A-number, and to disregard the second number. She said she couldn't open up a service request because it wasn't even 30 days yet (going by receipt date of July 19) and anyway they don't open service requests unless the bio was missed (WRONG!). She said our application was still at the service center awaiting scheduling of local biometrics, and scheduling depends on how many people are waiting in front of us for dates. and all cities are different. So, still the waiting game for us (while most everyone else who sent in July applications already either completed their bio or has their notice).

worraloadertosh !

I have yet to find anyone who has been unsuccessful at an attempted FP walk-in - so what's all this about they have a scheduling line.... rhubarb. Miss-Inflammation line strikes again.

It's all me eye and Betty Martin and they just schedule it 2 to 3 weeks in advance of when they mail the thingy

Edited August 16, 2010 by saywhat

[ELW 5]

Hmmm what a STRANGE coincidence! We got an email this morning saying the RFE notice was sent on the 16th - the day we called USCIS! Actually I have been checking the status every day and was disappointed the case didn't show a touch on the day we called.

I think calling did help after all, thanks for the idea!