A-number conflict, no receipt notices, no work authorization. I think it's time to leave the U.S.
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my situation because I honestly don't know what else to do.
I came to the U.S. legally several years ago, completed my education, and later filed for another immigration status to continue my legal stay.
Unfortunately, after filing, I found out that the A-number assigned to me is actually associated with another individual who is in removal proceedings because of his illegal entry to US. Because of this conflict, USCIS has been unable to properly locate or process my case.
My application was delivered to USCIS over months ago, but I still have not received any receipt notices. A congressional office has submitted multiple inquiries and USCIS is aware of the A-number conflict, but there has still been no resolution from their side from the last 2 years.
While waiting, my previous status expired. I have no work authorization, I cannot legally work, and I have exhausted nearly all of my savings waiting for this to be resolved.
I have spent months contacting USCIS, working with my attorney, and involving a congressional office. Despite all of these efforts, I still have no clear timeline or even confirmation that my filing has been properly located.
At this point, I feel like I have reached the end of the road. I'm seriously considering leaving the U.S. because I simply cannot continue living indefinitely with no work authorization, no certainty, and no progress.
I wanted to ask:
- Has anyone experienced an A-number conflict like this?
- Has anyone waited this long without receiving receipt notices even though the package was delivered?
- Is there anything else I should realistically try before leaving?
- If you were in my situation, would you continue waiting or move on and leave the U.S.?
I'm just looking for honest advice or experiences from anyone who has gone through something similar. Thank you.