无法获取要清除的文件类型输入

So i've looked at the other questions and I am too far along in my page to try something else. I have an input type of file and I am trying to clear it when the user decides that they do not want to use it. I have some other functionality that is set to show the file name, size, etc... based on the FILE API but for some reason I cannot get the input to clear. I am trying a few different ways to clear it but still nothing. Anyone see what I am doing wrong. I have a jQuery check to check the value of the input and it never clears. The only thing I can think of is that I am using the standard hide the input and using a link so I can actually style the file input button. So i've looked at the other questions and I am