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Biometric's Walk-In, Failed.

Hey guys, I walked in this afternoon, wasn't good.

Walk in Location: Orlando, FL

They couldn't do my bios because they said the forms of identifications I brought were not sufficient. I took my Expired Passport (1996) and my birth certificate. The guard lady also asked If I had a school ID , so I gave that to her as well.
The guard lady told me an Officer needs to review the documents and told me to sit next to his office. I over heard the officer talking with someone on the phone saying "Yeah, I knew theses documents we'rent enough proof." "The Passport Expired in 1996, he said in an arrogant tone." By that point, I knew I wasn't going to be able to do the Bio's.

I can't renew my passport because I don't have a Venezuelan ID, I've tried so many times and always get denied for the same reason. The Venezuelan Consulate have told me to go to Venezuela and apply for an ID, then I will be granted a Passport- I can't leave or else I'll be banned for 10 years for overstaying my visa!
When I came to the USA, I was only 5 years old, they don't issue ID's to 5 year old's- not in Venezuela. My parents had there foreign ID's so they have been able to renew their passports without a problem.

The officer then calls me in, and asked me if these were the only forms of Identification I had. I said no, I also have my Social Security Card, and I-94.
I handed them over and he said he didn't want to see them- said they were pointless. He asked how I came into the country, I answered through the Miami International, and also offered to show him the plane tickets. He didn't want too see them. He asked for a translated version of the birth certificate, thankfully I had one and even notarized on August 2012.
He then said, "I can't approve these documents therefore today you will not have your biometrics taken; give me your number and I'll contact you with anything.
Gave him my cell, and said okay you can leave now.
I said, thank you for your time sir.

I left so freaking mad & depressed!
I Immediatley called USCIS and talked to them about it. I wondered- how come so many on the forum mentioned they had expired passports and were able to do there bios? I'm guessing because they were in a big immigrant population like LA.
After a long wait time I was finally able to talk to someone. The lady basically said, there are several cases like mine- and It was brought up in a conference they had this morning but there's nothing they could do about it.
She told me "Unfortunately you must at least have a current passport."
So I asked what do you suggest? - She said "there's really nothing I can suggest other than to call us back every now and then to see if anything can be done."
So I replied: "Does this mean I don't qualify?
Lady Replies: No, it's just that you don't have the right Identification.

After I got off the phone, I noticed an office that read "Immigration Lawyer," I thought I don't care how much I have to pay, as long as this gets fixed!
I walked in, the lawyer was right there- so I explained everything and he was like you see this is why I suggest everyone to always consult a lawyer, bla. bla. bla.
Everything was fine until now. He told me to try to talk to the Venezuelan Consulate in Miami about it, but president Hugo Chavez closed it down! So he told me to contact the nearest one- New Orleans, or the Embassy in DC.

Sooo.. I then called the Consulate in New Orleans and they told me I could get my passport on the same day with my expired Passport and Birth Certificate. And then she mentioned that If I could find the ID formula it would help. I told her how do I get this "ID Formula," she said: when ever you go to Venezuela just stop by "some office- forgot the name" and they'll give it to you!

So I'm calling again tomorrow to ask for more info on this.
I'll most likely have to go to New Orleans. If I must go to DC I'll go. This is a once in a life time opportunity.

I only have until the 28th which is my actual Bio appointment.
That's 6 business days to come up with something, otherwise I'll have to reschedule the bios.
Thank God I decided to do a walk-in at least I have a few days to figure something out.

Update: Biometric's Walk-In, Successful! :)

I went to the the Hialeah ASC in Miami.
Everything went great, the people were very nice & understanding.
Completely different experience from the ASC in Orlando.

Thanks to everyone for their input & advice!