I did a walk in for my biometrics appointment and they allowed me to go through. Shortly after I was waiting in line, I overheard the guards say no more walk-ins. Lucky me. I waited about an hour. Now I just wait for clearance from the FBI database before my renewal is approved.
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Application self-filed on 8/15 (California); Application sent on 8/15 via FedEx next day; Application arrived 8/16 at 10:30 and signed by EArdnt in Phoenix; G-1145 8/20; I-797C 8/27 (routed from Nebraska); Biometric scheduled 9/12 at 2 PM; Biometric walk-in 8/27 around 2 PM; EAD approval 9/10 ; EAD card arrival 9/14; SSN application 9/14; SSN Card arrival 10/15; DL 10/18