Overview
Red tape is sticky stuff, so if you are in the midst of dealing with any type of bureaucracy, beware: You could get stuck in the system. Diligence is your best bet, so keep calling the numbers you have, do whatever you can in person, and do not assume that things are 'getting taken care of' just because that is what the person behind the counter is telling you. You have to rely upon yourself if you want this issue or process to be dealt with effectively and accurately.