Beginning November 23, 2010, first party internet users who are unable to complete an online application due to verification issues will be presented with the new iAppt link. If users select the link, they will have the opportunity to self-schedule an in-office or telephone appointment for:
· Retirement (RIB),
· Disability (DIB),
· Medicare, and
· Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
About time people can schedule their own appoinment. USCIS has had INFOPASS for about eight years, that lets people schedule an appointment with their local immigration office.
ReplyDeleteI can appreciate this improvement.
ReplyDeleteThe next improvement should be online access to the claim folder
by claimants/representatives.
iappointments are only for those whose personal info as provided by them does not match SSA records. Making iappointment slots available will reduce the number of real appointments available to the general public for claims filing. Can only provide so many appointments with the same staffing level.
ReplyDeleteAnon#3 is right. The general public cannot schedule appointments via Internet. Only those who attempt to file a claim online and can't do it will be offered the option to schedule an appointment.
ReplyDeleteMore work for those OSs and mangers who have to manage the appointment calendar.
ReplyDeleteWell, there is that--not all bad, I guess.
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