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Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:56 am
by joe817
Hi Brandon, welcome to the forum! :tiphat:

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:54 am
by brandonbailey1
Collin 75070

Im worried about my paperwork, I put down American Indian. I didnt get my AI card until I was 15 (now 40). Im sure the rest of my birth records..ect show me a a white male. I even think my FBI fingerprint card when I was a Sheriff show me as a white male. This my be the hickup that delays mine. Wait and see....

Thanks for the welcome.

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:08 am
by joe817
brandonbailey1 wrote:Collin 75070

Im worried about my paperwork, I put down American Indian. I didnt get my AI card until I was 15 (now 40). Im sure the rest of my birth records..ect show me a a white male. I even think my FBI fingerprint card when I was a Sheriff show me as a white male. This my be the hickup that delays mine. Wait and see....
Thanks for the welcome.
Brandon, when you submitted your application, did you send in any supporting documentation in your packet to verify your NAI heritage? If not, I'd suggest calling DPS CHL bureau, and ask to speak to a technician who is familiar with these matters. I guarantee you it won't be the first person who answers the phone, as they are processors. When processors are not familiar with an issue such as this, they forward your file to a "technician" to sort out the issue. If I were in your situation, I would insist on speaking to a technician about this.

Explain your situation to the "call taker" and ask to speak to the technician in charge that handles these kinds of things. As far as I'm concerned these technicians are the final word in routine processing. If the technician is unable to handle it, they then forward the file on to a staff attorney. They will let you know what they need from you.

But I would try to head off potential road blocks before they appear, as the dreaded "incomplete information" letter could take weeks to get to you, and another couple of weeks for them to receive back what they are missing.

Being as pro-active as you can will help your approval process speed, IMO. Just my $.02 worth.

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:18 am
by brandonbailey1
Yes, I did send copies of my cards along w DL with my packet. The cards show my number, tribe, blood, photo...ect.
One was issued by tribe the other is from the government.

I was looking at stats for 2008 (2007-2008) not many applicants in this catergory. My zip has high CHL holder acceptance rate w no suspensions or revokes that I could find. Maybe this is a good thing.

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:25 am
by joe817
brandonbailey1 wrote:Yes, I did send copies of my cards along w DL with my packet. The cards show my number, tribe, blood, photo...ect. One was issued by tribe the other is from the government.

I was looking at stats for 2008 (2007-2008) not many applicants in this catergory. My zip has high CHL holder acceptance rate w no suspensions or revokes that I could find. Maybe this is a good thing.
Good for you! It seems like you have covered your bases quite well. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. :tiphat:

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:23 am
by ronzorelli
Dropped mine off at the DPS office on Wednesday, 9/16. Now waiting... I'm going to wait a little while before I check status online.

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:26 am
by USA1
ronzorelli wrote:I'm going to wait a little while before I check status online.
define "a little while"

to me that means a few minutes "rlol"

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:36 am
by ronzorelli
USA1 wrote:
ronzorelli wrote:I'm going to wait a little while before I check status online.
define "a little while"

to me that means a few minutes "rlol"
That's the temptation (check it and keep hitting refresh, yelling at the screen "HURRY UP!"), but I'm thinking a few more days. ;)

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:03 am
by 4guns2
ronzorelli wrote:
USA1 wrote:
ronzorelli wrote:I'm going to wait a little while before I check status online.
define "a little while"

to me that means a few minutes "rlol"
That's the temptation (check it and keep hitting refresh, yelling at the screen "HURRY UP!"), but I'm thinking a few more days. ;)
Check it you know you want to :evil2:

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:07 am
by USA1
4guns2 wrote:
ronzorelli wrote:
USA1 wrote:
ronzorelli wrote:I'm going to wait a little while before I check status online.
define "a little while"

to me that means a few minutes "rlol"
That's the temptation (check it and keep hitting refresh, yelling at the screen "HURRY UP!"), but I'm thinking a few more days. ;)
Check it you know you want to :evil2:
:iagree:

what if something changed ? :shock:
wouldn't you want to know instantly ? :cool:

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:10 am
by 4guns2
Talked myself into it and checked mine :biggrinjester:
That was easy :mrgreen:

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:23 am
by USA1
4guns2 wrote:Talked myself into it and checked mine :biggrinjester:
That was easy :mrgreen:
might want to double check .
something may have happened in the last few minutes . :lol:

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:14 pm
by joe817
I'm disciplining myself to check only 3 times per day. 8am; 4pm and midnight.

And in between those times 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm, 7pm, 9pm. :shock:

I think I've covered my bases pretty well....but what happens in those off hours? Maybe I need to check those times too. Phew. This is getting complicated. :shock: :roll: :totap: :waiting: :ack: :crazy:

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:00 pm
by 4guns2
joe817 wrote:I'm disciplining myself to check only 3 times per day. 8am; 4pm and midnight.

And in between those times 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm, 7pm, 9pm. :shock:

I think I've covered my bases pretty well....but what happens in those off hours? Maybe I need to check those times too. Phew. This is getting complicated. :shock: :roll: :totap: :waiting: :ack: :crazy:
You can always add 15,30,45 after the hour also :smilelol5:

Re: September 2009 Applications

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:02 pm
by joe817
4guns2 wrote:
joe817 wrote:I'm disciplining myself to check only 3 times per day. 8am; 4pm and midnight.

And in between those times 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm, 7pm, 9pm. :shock:

I think I've covered my bases pretty well....but what happens in those off hours? Maybe I need to check those times too. Phew. This is getting complicated. :shock: :roll: :totap: :waiting: :ack: :crazy:
You can always add 15,30,45 after the hour also :smilelol5:
Oh yeah! Great idea! Thanks 4guns2 !!! :smilelol5: "rlol" :woohoo