I’m in a bit of a panic. I have international travel booked for March 16th.

I renewed / rushed my passport and overnighted the application awhile back. They delayed action on it, then:

Feb 16 they deposited the check and said processing.

I leave in 23 days. I checked my local passport office (Chicago) and they say there are no rush appointments available. What is my recourse / options? I’m visiting American citizens living in the third world that are desperate to get their medicine and basic essentials. I really need to get on that flight.

Sad thing is, my passport was still valid but didn’t have six months remaining before expiration so I was told it was not acceptable to travel to the nation I’m heading to.