I am unable to schedule an INFOPASS!

[babka 1]

Hi!

I have filed for I-751 on Dec.13, 2015 to the Vermont Center. According to the USCIS website, Vermont is processing petitions from Dec.28, 2015. My online case status has not been changed and nothing is happening. I am about to start asking my representatives for help.

 

I have a bigger problem now. My Green Card (which has been extended for 1 year per I-751 confiration letter) is expiring in 2 weeks. That is also the date of expiration on my driver's licence. I have been trying to schedule an Infopass appointment, but it's virtually impossible. Infopass website only shows appt. times available within the next 14 days and there are never any available times! I live in Virginia, my USCIS field office is in Washington, DC. There's also another field office in my state, in Norfolk. I've been monitoring both for a while now and they're all booked all the time.

 

1. How else can I schedule an appt. to get a stamp in my passport? Can it be done via phone?

2. Are there any strategies for scheduling an Infopass, e.g. is there a certain time appt. times become?

3. If an appt. time becomes available in Norfolk, am I allowed to book it even though my field office is in DC? Would I be allowed to schedule an appt. in another state? I'm desperate at this point, I can't have my driver's licence become expired.

 

Thanks for any advice you might have.

Edited February 26, 2017 by babka

[digitalvx 4]

I think there are 2 separate issues.

 

First for your drivers license, I don't think you need to show your green card to them. Technically I recall (esp in NYS) you need to prove identity with several documents the first time applying, however after you get your license or state id, then you just take that as you don't need to prove identity again. I would go to the DMV and say you need to renew and see what info they would need. (They may not need anything)

 

Second for I751 approval. I would schedule at a different office for extension. I would think even though your field office is booked, going to a diff office should be ok. I would think they see your case in their system. For example, if you had to move during the case being processed, then they should have a process to account for that. 

 

I don't think it hurts to look for help at your local congress representative. Most have a link on their websites for immigration assistance.

[babka 1]

Thanks digitalvx.

 

I am checking Infopass avail. appt. times in all surrounding states and there are none! I'm so frustrated.

 

I might try to go to the DMV as you suggested but I doubt they will extend my licence. It's not a coincidence the exiration date on my licence and the expiration of my GC are the same. When I was applying for my licence, the DMV checked my legal status carefully (they didn't just believe the NOA letter I showed them, they confirmed it was legit by sending an inquiry "to the Richmond office" and I had to wait a few hours for my licence to be issued).

[nightingalejules 678]

Several people on other threads have said that the system seems to "refresh" itself at midnight... so you might have luck booking an infopass appointment if you log in right at midnight. It's worth a try!

And I'm so sorry that you're having trouble renewing your driver's license. If the DMV that you went to is insisting on checking "with the Richmond office" anyway, you could maybe insist that they do that to start with. You have legal status while your I-751 is processing, so that's the answer they should get if they call. 

Good luck!

[JULIANAv 4]

On 2/26/2017 at 11:33 AM, babka said:

Thanks digitalvx.

 

I am checking Infopass avail. appt. times in all surrounding states and there are none! I'm so frustrated.

 

I might try to go to the DMV as you suggested but I doubt they will extend my licence. It's not a coincidence the exiration date on my licence and the expiration of my GC are the same. When I was applying for my licence, the DMV checked my legal status carefully (they didn't just believe the NOA letter I showed them, they confirmed it was legit by sending an inquiry "to the Richmond office" and I had to wait a few hours for my licence to be issued).

Really>? I live in MD and mine expires in 2023. I'm also waiting for my new GC

[neilsqueen 433]

On 2/26/2017 at 11:02 AM, babka said:

Hi!

I have filed for I-751 on Dec.13, 2015 to the Vermont Center. According to the USCIS website, Vermont is processing petitions from Dec.28, 2015. My online case status has not been changed and nothing is happening. I am about to start asking my representatives for help.

 

I have a bigger problem now. My Green Card (which has been extended for 1 year per I-751 confiration letter) is expiring in 2 weeks. That is also the date of expiration on my driver's licence. I have been trying to schedule an Infopass appointment, but it's virtually impossible. Infopass website only shows appt. times available within the next 14 days and there are never any available times! I live in Virginia, my USCIS field office is in Washington, DC. There's also another field office in my state, in Norfolk. I've been monitoring both for a while now and they're all booked all the time.

 

1. How else can I schedule an appt. to get a stamp in my passport? Can it be done via phone?

2. Are there any strategies for scheduling an Infopass, e.g. is there a certain time appt. times become?

3. If an appt. time becomes available in Norfolk, am I allowed to book it even though my field office is in DC? Would I be allowed to schedule an appt. in another state? I'm desperate at this point, I can't have my driver's licence become expired.

 

Thanks for any advice you might have.

I wonder if you can try to walk in and see if they can squeeze you in.  I've read on here some people have had success with doing that.  Hopefully it's not that far of a drive that this could be an option for you.  I would try looking at midnight first as suggested.  I just read yesterday that someone had success with that avenue.  Best wishes!!

 

[Fang Pantano 0]

I have the same issue.

I have been trying to schedule an appointment with Philadelphia local office for a while but didn't get any luck.

 

My DL will be expire in 2 weeks. I am desperate.

 

 

[babka 1]

I was able to book an appt. in Norfolk tomorrow. Yesterday I was refreshing Infopass website almost every 5 mins and someone must have cancelled their appt. so it showed up as available. Now let's hope I get my stamp even though geographically my field office is in DC...

I did check Infopass right after midnight and there were no free times. I did just check the DC office and there were 3 days available next week. Go figure.

[neilsqueen 433]

7 minutes ago, babka said:

I was able to book an appt. in Norfolk tomorrow. Yesterday I was refreshing Infopass website almost every 5 mins and someone must have cancelled their appt. so it showed up as available. Now let's hope I get my stamp even though geographically my field office is in DC...

I did check Infopass right after midnight and there were no free times. I did just check the DC office and there were 3 days available next week. Go figure.

So glad you got the appointment!!  Best wishes!!

[babka 1]

My I-751 was approved! I just now checked my status online "just in case", before going to the field office tomorrow. I log in and what do I see?

Quote

New Card Is Being Produced

On February 27, 2017, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number..............., and will mail it to the address you gave us.

YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

How long do you all think now before I get the GC in hand? I am hoping within the next 2 weeks so I have time to renew my DL.

Edited February 28, 2017 by babka
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[neilsqueen 433]

50 minutes ago, babka said:

My I-751 was approved! I just now checked my status online "just in case", before going to the field office tomorrow. I log in and what do I see?

YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

How long do you all think now before I get the GC in hand? I am hoping within the next 2 weeks so I have time to renew my DL.

Congratulations!!!

[babka 1]

I just got my 10yr GC in the mail all that panic with scheduling an Infopass was unnecessary Now I just need to renew my DL at the DMV

[Nickya 0]

I filed for i 751  march 2017.on march 5th 2018 they received my case at the local office. My 1 year extension has expired April 7th 2018. I repeatedly tried to schedule an infopass apt but in vain. I live  in Houston TX. What else can i do? I'm so worried