T-file Help please
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T file
T-file can be Transfer File, total guess!
T-file can be Transfer File, total guess!
found info on Murthy.com
Temporary Files
The use of T-files in naturalization proceedings is a long-standing Service practice. T-files may be used when a "diligent search" has not produced an applicant's A-file. Effective immediately, naturalization applications may be approved on a T-file only with supervisory authorization, and only when all of the following conditions have been met:
1. Diligent efforts have been made to locate and retrieve the A-file, consisting of at least three documented attempts, each at least 20 working days apart. These three attempts shall be documented on the case work sheet.
2. The applicant's lawful admission to the United States, requisite time of residence, and lack of disqualifying information in INS databases has been verified through the INS' central database (CIS). This shall be documented by including the CIS print out in the file.
3. The following questions shall be asked of the applicant and the responses verified through INS data checks, where possible: A. Are you currently in removal proceedings? B. Are you currently under a removal order? C. Have you abandoned your residence or has the INS ever taken any action to terminate your residence status? D. Other appropriate questions for probing good moral character, such as payment of child support and alimony, satisfaction of tax liability, etc.
4. All fingerprint clearance procedures have been followed.
Temporary Files
The use of T-files in naturalization proceedings is a long-standing Service practice. T-files may be used when a "diligent search" has not produced an applicant's A-file. Effective immediately, naturalization applications may be approved on a T-file only with supervisory authorization, and only when all of the following conditions have been met:
1. Diligent efforts have been made to locate and retrieve the A-file, consisting of at least three documented attempts, each at least 20 working days apart. These three attempts shall be documented on the case work sheet.
2. The applicant's lawful admission to the United States, requisite time of residence, and lack of disqualifying information in INS databases has been verified through the INS' central database (CIS). This shall be documented by including the CIS print out in the file.
3. The following questions shall be asked of the applicant and the responses verified through INS data checks, where possible: A. Are you currently in removal proceedings? B. Are you currently under a removal order? C. Have you abandoned your residence or has the INS ever taken any action to terminate your residence status? D. Other appropriate questions for probing good moral character, such as payment of child support and alimony, satisfaction of tax liability, etc.
4. All fingerprint clearance procedures have been followed.