No appointments on Infopass for WI

[blinkie 7]

I sent in the paper work for my 10 year green card. They accepted it and cashed the checks. They sent me a one year extension letter for my 2 year green card. Unfortunately the extension letter expires November 13, 2017. I've tried over and over to get an appointment but no luck and when I called they say to keep trying different hours of the day. I'm worried that I won't get an appointment before my extension letter expires. 

[narakthisud 174]

You're not alone. Infopass appointments in major metro areas are extremely difficult to obtain. You might want to try a different field office in a less populated area for better appointment availability. Another tip is to check for appointments just after midnight.

[blinkie 7]

Thanks I have tomorrow off so I'll stay up real late to keep checking. I have read conflicting posts that you can't go anywhere else but your local office. I need an appointment asap otherwise I'll loose my job!

[mindthegap 2,550]

16 minutes ago, blinkie said:

Thanks I have tomorrow off so I'll stay up real late to keep checking. I have read conflicting posts that you can't go anywhere else but your local office. I need an appointment asap otherwise I'll loose my job!

1) They don't appear friday or saturday nites

2) For an infopass you can go to any office. You may encounter the occasional moron who doesn't think they should help you, but generally it isn't a problem.

3) Your status and right to work does not expire if the extension does, and there is no legal requirement to obtain one.

However, If your employer has asked for documentation, then Google I-9, check the disclaimers and documents list, produce valid state ID and an unrestricted SS card. Note the warnings to employers also, on the instructions and form. 

[nightingalejules 678]

1 hour ago, blinkie said:

I have read conflicting posts that you can't go anywhere else but your local office. I need an appointment asap otherwise I'll loose my job!

They might give you a bit of a hard time going to another office, but they will accept you. Technically, I'd already moved out of state before I went to an appointment I made at my former "local office" and didn't have a problem.

 

Yes, try to relax, but know your rights when going to your boss/HR department about your job. They are legally prohibited from asking you to show a green card if you already have valid ID for your I-9. So as long as you have a valid driver's license and an unrestricted Social Security card (which you're entitled to as an LPR) they can't insist you show anything else.

 

If you don't have a valid driver's license, (or it expires the same date as your letter) then yes, you need the appointment, and your best bet is to check just after midnight Sun-Thurs. Maybe go to bed early but set an alarm! 

 

Good luck!

[blinkie 7]

Thanks for everyones help. I finally got through and got an appointment on October 30th, 2017 a couple weeks before my extension letter expires.