I'm trying to make an appointment at an agency for a "non-life or death emergency." My family of 4 needs to travel, but our passports are all expired. I am finding it very difficult to find an appointment slot. I am looking at Houston, Dallas, and Arkansas. I'm about to start looking at New Orleans, too. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for snagging an appointment, besides just hammering day-by-day through the appointment booking page in hopes that something opens up? Anyone know what time they add new appointments for the next day? I've tried to find this info online without much luck. I'm going to call each agency on Monday, as well.

Not being able to get a clear idea of when we can schedule the appointment is really impeding setting our timeline, from obtaining a visa to booking flights, setting up quarantine provisions, etc. We really want to get this step done, so that we can firm up our plans. Protips appreciated!

ps- I am getting really good at identifying stoplights, crosswalks, bicycles, and palm trees in the appointment form's captcha! 🥴 lol!