Q: I am starting renewal process for my green card. Can I do walk in emergency biometrics before I receive appointment?
I am starting the process for my green card renewal. The card expires on August 13. The problem is that my father back in Italy (my home country) is very sick and could literally die any day so I should go there as soon as possible. I have been told that after I submit my application I will receive the "receipt of application" in 1-3 weeks and then in 3-5 weeks the biometrics appointment notice). Only after that I could try to do a "walk in" biometrics. This is really too much time for me, I need to go see my father. Is there a way to speed things up? Could I do the biometrics "walk in" with only my receipt of application", some kind of emergency procedure by proving that my father is very sick and I need to leave? What would you suggest me to do?
A: Some application support centers will allow applicants to have their biometrics done at a time other than the one for which they are scheduled, but an appointment notice is still required.
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