I received an A # for my employment card a few years ago. I just applied for my green card and received a receipt notice but with a different A#. Does the government issue you a different A# every time you apply for something or is there one A# that I should contact USCIS to let them know they've made a mistake?

mistake. should be the same A#

My EAD and my I-485 have different A numbers. The same thing happened to my parents. I don't think it's that unusual.

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Originally posted by JF2007:
mistake. should be the same A#

YUP. U R Certainly Right !! The numbers should be the same. Unless of course different info is submitted.

Then again, ppl find their ways around getting NEW SS #'s, drivers licenses, etc..just takes a bit of C A S H !

Makes U wonder! ?? hmmmm

My EAD was because my parents had filed for asylum and I was a dependent, but my I-485 is because my mom re-married when I was 14 so I had two different files. So I hope you weren't trying to insinuate something about me, ex-of-bphorn.

When u filed your I-485 you should have put ur A# and not leave it blank.

I didnt leave it blank. I was assigned a new A# when my I-130 was approved.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by long time immigrant:
I received an A # for my employment card a few years ago. I just applied for my green card and received a receipt notice but with a different A#. Does the government issue you a different A# every time you apply for something or is there one A# that I should contact USCIS to let them know they've made a mistake?[/QUOTE



I have the same.

Sesaria
You have the same A# or you have 2 different numbers?

My A# is the same on both cards

Long Time... I came across this info on a website regarding Processing and the Central Index System. Don't have the link just now, but I wanted to share it.

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When an alien files with the Immigration Service, he or she is sometimes assigned an Alien Registration Number (A-number). The A-number consists of an "A" followed by 9 digits, for example, A99333888. The A-number is used to create a record for the alien in the Central Index System (CIS) in National Systems. This A-number follows the alien throughout his or her dealings with the Immigration Service, and is attached to his or her immigration documentation. Each A-file is tracked by the corresponding A-number.

Thus, when an I-485 is processed at the Service Center, a search of CIS must be conducted to determine if the applicant has previously been assigned an A-number and/or to validate his/her alleged number. Searches may also reveal that the applicant has a violation. If multiple A numbers are identified during CIS review or a violation is found, the case is sent to the Case Resolution Unit (CRU). CRU will determine the appropriate A number as well as any other corresponding files for that applicant. Background information from an American consulate or embassy may be required via the G-325A Biographic Information form. If required, G-325A processing will be initiated at this point.

So, if you DO have different "A" numbers, it might slow down the processing time. ?? Hope this helps U!

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Originally posted by long time immigrant:
I received an A # for my employment card a few years ago. I just applied for my green card and received a receipt notice but with a different A#. Does the government issue you a different A# every time you apply for something or is there one A# that I should contact USCIS to let them know they've made a mistake?

and No, Herbit... I wasn't insinuating anything. I just know the A-numbers should be the same (see my post below). If more than one number WAS issued...perhaps an error has been made!

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Originally posted by herbit:
My EAD was because my parents had filed for asylum and I was a dependent, but my I-485 is because my mom re-married when I was 14 so I had two different files. So I hope you weren't trying to insinuate something about me, ex-of-bphorn.

I dont understand why USCIS would give me a new number when my parents filed my I-130? It will be 62 days from the time I filed my I-485 until the day of my interview.

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Originally posted by herbit:
I didnt leave it blank (on I-485). I was assigned a new A# when my I-130 was approved.

yes, but when your parents filed I-130, did they use A# you had or left that blank?

I couldn't say why you were issued two numbers...I just know that it seems to happen more often than not! I'm told that it could cause delays (moreso than problems), having multiple numbers. But they should and ususally DO catch the duplication. It IS possible that something could have been misspelt, or the like. Who knows! You might want to consider letting CIS know that you were given two numbers.

When I do get back to my own computer, I'll do a look-up and find where I saved the info and post the link here.

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Originally posted by herbit:
I dont understand why USCIS would give me a new number when my parents filed my I-130? It will be 62 days from the time I filed my I-485 until the day of my interview.

That I'm not sure. I was only 14. I was interested in other things back then. LOL. So it's possible that they left it blank. Even though I have 2 different A#'s, I think USCIS is moving quick on things? I didn't think I was going to get an interview this fast. I was thinking sometime at the end of the year. Do you think that's weird that they would call me in so quick?

That's gotta be it aneri. I'll bet if he checks with his parents, he'll find that they probably didn't have it at the time.

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quote by aneri:
yes, but when your parents filed I-130, did they use A# you had or left that blank?

Glad 2 year CIS is moving quickly 4U. Hope all works out 4U, herbit

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Originally posted by herbit:
That I'm not sure. I was only 14. I was interested in other things back then. LOL. So it's possible that they left it blank. Even though I have 2 different A#'s, I think USCIS is moving quick on things? I didn't think I was going to get an interview this fast. I was thinking sometime at the end of the year. Do you think that's weird that they would call me in so quick?

Thanks Ex-of-BP-horn. I appreciate it. I also take back the whole insinuation thing.

re: Multiple A#'s ...

I just realized I hadn't posted the information that I said I would ~ about 'Multiple A #'s'. I have a link, but it's quite lengthy, so I copied the info below. If anybody wants the link, I'll be happy to post it.

I had done a search @ ILW.COM which brought up a page entitled "I-485 Standard Operating Procedure" in .pdf version.

Here's what I found there ~ about multiple A #'s:

[underline]Section 3: Central Index System/ G-325A Processing, Continued[/underline]

Review by Case Resolution Unit
Description The Case Resolution Unit (CRU) will review all of the multiple A-numbers or discrepant A-numbers identified during the CIS check. These A-numbers will include the applicant’s primary A-number (if any), any additional Anumbers, any data discrepancies, as well as any receipt files. The CRU will determine which files to request for file consolidation and will circle and initial the correct A-number on the processing worksheet and indicate which additional A-numbers (if any) relate. (Notations on the processing worksheet should be made in the space provided for multiple A-numbers.) If the CRU identifies an A-number with a violation, the CRU will modify the I-765 and the I-131 to block automatic granting of the concurrent filing. After review, CRU should return the files to resume normal processing.

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Originally posted by Ex-Of-BP-Horn:
I couldn't say why you were issued two numbers...I just know that it seems to happen more often than not! I'm told that it could cause delays (moreso than problems), having multiple numbers. But they should and ususally DO catch the duplication. It IS possible that something could have been misspelt, or the like. Who knows! You might want to consider letting CIS know that you were given two numbers.

When I do get back to my own computer, I'll do a look-up and find where I saved the info and post the link here.

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Originally posted by herbit:
I dont understand why USCIS would give me a new number when my parents filed my I-130? It will be 62 days from the time I filed my I-485 until the day of my interview.