Finally its over
All,
I finally got over my dual A# issue and took oath on Tuesday, June 27th.
Here's my timeline and story.
PD - Jan 23 2006
PF - Feb 21 2006
ID - Jun 01 2006 - passed but Dual A file noticed
Oath Jun 27 2006
After my Interview I had called EWR office - naturalization unit and asked how long it takes dual A-file to come from NRC. [My IO had said it was at NRC. national records center]. The officer replied about 2-3 weeks. So I had made a point to call and follow up in that timeframe. I finally called last friday and did not get an officer, so kept trying. On the 4th call I was connected and mentioned
- I need to check the status of my case. The officer was very helpful and asked me to told 2-3 times which I said i don't mind at all. He finally got the time and took my A#[GC]. He looked it up and said your case is approved, why were you not administered oath?
- I said I had a dual a#, and he confirmed.
- I asked is my 2nd file recieved yet? He said het me check. On hold again. Came back and said its in the DO and asked me to told again
- Can back after 5 mins with the file, and asked did you live in Pittsburg during GC, I said yes and it was a long time ago. He confirmed that I live in NJ DO currently.
- I mentioned I had a sick relative back home and if I travel I did not want to miss my oath appt. He said he felt sorry for me.
- I asked how many more weeks/months do I need to wait for my oath appointment ??
- He said when do you want to do it? Monday AM?? I was a bit shocked at this and it took a minute for me to digest it! I finally said Tuesday PM will be fine.
- I then asked will my files be merged by then by my IO and he said he can take care of/request that.
- I was delighted and pessimistic at the same time. I asked how can I get my oath letter in time [no time to get mail??]. he asked me do I have e-mail?
- I confirmed and said its on the n-400 application. He checked and said he will send one to that address by the evening. I went home to find that there!!
- Finally went in for oath at 4PM and after doing the standard process walked out with my Natz certificate by 5PM. I still cannot believe it happened. But I will thank the immigration god! No complaints.
So fellow collegues its worth picking the phone and trying. At most you will not be successful and you hear a no.
So end to end it took 5 months with a Dual A#. I told the same to my immigration attorneys whom I had consulted and they are pleasently surprised.
So I wish all of my dear brethen the very best! - futcitizen - Not anymore