551 stamp- what constitutes an ‘emergency’ to get an appt?

[randrb 17]

Hi,

 

We filed an I-751 to remove conditions on my green card over a year and a half ago.  My case is waiting to be scheduled for an interview.  Meanwhile, my 18 month extension expired in the beginning of this month and I need to get my driver’s license renewed.  What do I do????? Do I somehow need to get an extension on my 797 receipt or my green card before I can get my license renewed? Help!!

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

Make an appointment with USCIS and get an I-551 stamp in your passport.  That will be evidence of your status.....even though your status, itself, has not expired.

There are no additional extension letters.

[randrb 17]

31 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Make an appointment with USCIS and get an I-551 stamp in your passport.  That will be evidence of your status.....even though your status, itself, has not expired.

There are no additional extension letters.

@Lucky Cat thank you.  I called and they said it has to be an ‘emergency’. That they are only granting appointments for emergency reasons.  😬😬😬

[randrb 17]

My wife is currently pregnant and my driver’s license expires tomorrow.  My 18 month extension for my I-751 form expired on February 1st.  I spoke to USCIS who says I’ll receive a call back to schedule an appointment but that she didn’t know if they would give me one, as they are only giving appointments for ‘emergencies’.  So, my question is, is my wife being pregnant enough of an emergency- obviously she needs me to drive her when she’s in labor....? Or do I need an even better emergency?  What has successfully worked so far?

[HRQX 4,145]

8 minutes ago, randrb said:

What has successfully worked so far?

My wife called on January 19th and spoke with a Tier 1 for ADIT stamp. She received a call back from Tier 2 on February 3rd and she is now scheduled for Infopass appointment on February 16th. When asked she just stated that she occasionally crosses into Tijuana for cheaper prescriptions; we live in Northern California.

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

32 minutes ago, randrb said:

My wife is currently pregnant and my driver’s license expires tomorrow.  My 18 month extension for my I-751 form expired on February 1st.  I spoke to USCIS who says I’ll receive a call back to schedule an appointment but that she didn’t know if they would give me one, as they are only giving appointments for ‘emergencies’.  So, my question is, is my wife being pregnant enough of an emergency- obviously she needs me to drive her when she’s in labor....? Or do I need an even better emergency?  What has successfully worked so far?

Driver's license renewal is an emergency, imo.  They won't deny you.

[mindthegap 2,590]

1 hour ago, randrb said:

@Lucky Cat thank you.  I called and they said it has to be an ‘emergency’. That they are only granting appointments for emergency reasons.  😬😬😬

Which isn’t legal...but yes, that is their current stance.
 

So, play them at their own game and give them a reason.

Proof of status for continued employment/unemployment benefits would be one.
Imminent emergency travel would be another. Book a refundable flight if you have to, then cancel. 
 

 

 

[ie1059 3]

Driver License replacement/renewal is not considered as an emergency during covid. I tried to get an appointments at least 4 times with that reason. Always denied.

 

However, keep calling. I was honest with my reason, and was lucky to speak to a nice lady who understood and got me an appointment anyways.