Expedited Passport
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dandan123
You may have a look at posting #575 from Huracan on this thread for his child's passport whose status also went from Expedite to Routine. Huracan received his child's passport shortly afterwards.
You may have a look at posting #575 from Huracan on this thread for his child's passport whose status also went from Expedite to Routine. Huracan received his child's passport shortly afterwards.
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dandan123, Yes, in my case, my child's passport went from expedite to routine, back to expedite and then to finish processing in a matter of a few days. Going back, the date when it changed from expedite to routine it is the issue date of the passport (they mailed it a day later (on the sixth) and arrived couple of days later (yesterday)). The date they changed to finished processing message they had already shipped the passport the day before. Go figure!
I am sure you're going to get your child's passport pretty soon.
I am sure you're going to get your child's passport pretty soon.
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U.S. Passport Services Back to Standard Processing Time
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
For Immediate Release September 7, 2007
2007/737
Media Note
U.S. Passport Services Back to Standard Processing Time
The Department has restored passport service to the standard six to eight week processing time for routine passport applications, and no more than three weeks for expedited service.
To date, we have issued over 16 million passports in fiscal year 2007, which ends on September 30, compared to 12.1 million issued in fiscal year 2006. Throughout the summer, dedicated Department staff in Washington and at the nation’s 18 passport agencies have worked tirelessly to eliminate the delays in processing that had developed earlier in the year.
The Department plans to expand passport facilities and continue to hire more passport specialists in order to increase production capacity and meet rising passport demand expected in coming years, as passport requirements are extended to land and sea borders. By January 2008, we will have hired hundreds of new employees, and production capacity at the National Passport Center in New Hampshire, the largest passport facility, will have doubled. Longer-term expansion plans include new passport facilities strategically located to enhance customer service around the country.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
For Immediate Release September 7, 2007
2007/737
Media Note
U.S. Passport Services Back to Standard Processing Time
The Department has restored passport service to the standard six to eight week processing time for routine passport applications, and no more than three weeks for expedited service.
To date, we have issued over 16 million passports in fiscal year 2007, which ends on September 30, compared to 12.1 million issued in fiscal year 2006. Throughout the summer, dedicated Department staff in Washington and at the nation’s 18 passport agencies have worked tirelessly to eliminate the delays in processing that had developed earlier in the year.
The Department plans to expand passport facilities and continue to hire more passport specialists in order to increase production capacity and meet rising passport demand expected in coming years, as passport requirements are extended to land and sea borders. By January 2008, we will have hired hundreds of new employees, and production capacity at the National Passport Center in New Hampshire, the largest passport facility, will have doubled. Longer-term expansion plans include new passport facilities strategically located to enhance customer service around the country.
08/09 - Applied for expedited passport plus 2 ways-over night delivery.
09/10 - Called customer service this morning and she told me my passport is still in processing. Nothing seems to be completed even though my travel plan on 09/17. She/he told me that nothing I can do except I have to wait or make an appointment to get to one of National PP agencies so I can receive the passport after 24 hours. I don't live near any National PP agencies.
I was so disappointed in my expedited passport at Washington agent after waiting for almost 5 weeks long and my passport is still not completed.
Well, if I don't get my passport by this Friday then I have no choice to cancel my fly ticket to China.
My friends who applied expedited passport the same day with mine already receive their passport on August 27th. It is very frustrated for my expedited passport.
09/10 - Called customer service this morning and she told me my passport is still in processing. Nothing seems to be completed even though my travel plan on 09/17. She/he told me that nothing I can do except I have to wait or make an appointment to get to one of National PP agencies so I can receive the passport after 24 hours. I don't live near any National PP agencies.
I was so disappointed in my expedited passport at Washington agent after waiting for almost 5 weeks long and my passport is still not completed.
Well, if I don't get my passport by this Friday then I have no choice to cancel my fly ticket to China.
My friends who applied expedited passport the same day with mine already receive their passport on August 27th. It is very frustrated for my expedited passport.
Nilgiri_hills
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Received Passport, 7 weeks 2 days, routine processing
Folks,
I received my Electronic Passport today.
7 weeks 2 days, routine processing.
Also got my naturalization certificate with it.
Spouse's passport mentions it is mailed but haven't received it as yet.
Date Applied - 7/21/07
Date Recvd - 9/10/07
Good luck to you'll
Folks,
I received my Electronic Passport today.
7 weeks 2 days, routine processing.
Also got my naturalization certificate with it.
Spouse's passport mentions it is mailed but haven't received it as yet.
Date Applied - 7/21/07
Date Recvd - 9/10/07
Good luck to you'll
goldenrabbit
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The surge in manpower is truly in place! I received email notice today that I should receive my passport with overnight mail on 9/13, if true, this will be 9 business days from submission. Impressive! Looks like this particular government agency is very different from the dismal immigration office service of that we had to put up with prior. I just hope I get the naturalization certificate as well.
I paid $143+, since I am getting the passport sent overnight, that means they did not send it to the processing overnight (the price I paid is one-way based on the breakdown someone gave me on this site). I guess what happened was that since I applied in Philadelphia, and there is a passport center here, the post-office guy thought there is no sense to send overnight as they can assure quick delivery. Anyhow, it probably does not make a difference in the big picture. We already spent so much for the entire process with the immigration office, additional $16.25 really does not hurt!
All the best to all in this process.
I paid $143+, since I am getting the passport sent overnight, that means they did not send it to the processing overnight (the price I paid is one-way based on the breakdown someone gave me on this site). I guess what happened was that since I applied in Philadelphia, and there is a passport center here, the post-office guy thought there is no sense to send overnight as they can assure quick delivery. Anyhow, it probably does not make a difference in the big picture. We already spent so much for the entire process with the immigration office, additional $16.25 really does not hurt!
All the best to all in this process.
08/09 - Applied expedited passport plus overnight delivery (paid $189.50 for this passport)
09/10 - Called customer service last night but do not know when my passport will be completed.
09/11 - Checked status on-line this morning it is still being processed. Nothing changes it is being processed for more than 4 weeks at Washington DC with no main reason.
Please share if someone who has the passport that is being processed at Washington DC
09/10 - Called customer service last night but do not know when my passport will be completed.
09/11 - Checked status on-line this morning it is still being processed. Nothing changes it is being processed for more than 4 weeks at Washington DC with no main reason.
Please share if someone who has the passport that is being processed at Washington DC
How not to Lose Nat cert/Birth Cert
I suggest penciling in a return address on the BACK of either documents. Gives someone a chance to return if orphaned.
Also do not forget to pencil in your address/em contact in your US passport where it is suggested to do so (the place is after first few pages).
I suggest penciling in a return address on the BACK of either documents. Gives someone a chance to return if orphaned.
Also do not forget to pencil in your address/em contact in your US passport where it is suggested to do so (the place is after first few pages).
Starscream
Registered Users (C)
Oath Date Aug 29th 07
Applied the same day (but pretty late around 5:00pm ish)
Woke up to an email that my passport has been completed and mailed to me,
Said Priority mail?? I thought I paid for overnight but whatever,
When clicking on the link provided it told me Sept 10th the number was generated so I might get it today or tomorrow if thats the case.
But the email said "on or around Sept 16th"
Which is weird as thats a Sunday
Applied the same day (but pretty late around 5:00pm ish)
Woke up to an email that my passport has been completed and mailed to me,
Said Priority mail?? I thought I paid for overnight but whatever,
When clicking on the link provided it told me Sept 10th the number was generated so I might get it today or tomorrow if thats the case.
But the email said "on or around Sept 16th"
Which is weird as thats a Sunday
Starscream
Registered Users (C)
Update,
got My passport today actually WITH nat cert Unfolded and in as mint condition as it was when it left me 2 weeks ago,
For anyone wondering I got issued the newer electronic passport with the chip in it,
Glad my journeys over now!
got My passport today actually WITH nat cert Unfolded and in as mint condition as it was when it left me 2 weeks ago,
For anyone wondering I got issued the newer electronic passport with the chip in it,
Glad my journeys over now!
To others it may help.
I received my nat cert 12 days after receiving e-passport. Usually people receive it in 2-3 business daye (so I read) Envelope has stamp of Aug 29 (Day after passport was mailed) but received Sep 10. Kinda long even for first class mail. Not sure if post office picked it up on 29th or not. Anyway, it is here now.
I received my nat cert 12 days after receiving e-passport. Usually people receive it in 2-3 business daye (so I read) Envelope has stamp of Aug 29 (Day after passport was mailed) but received Sep 10. Kinda long even for first class mail. Not sure if post office picked it up on 29th or not. Anyway, it is here now.
08/09- Applied Expedited passport with 2-ways overnight delivery
09/12 - Checked on-line status is still being processed
My expedited passport has been processing for almost 5 weeks but it still not completed... I don't know how many more weeks I have to wait for my passport to arrive.
09/12 - Checked on-line status is still being processed
My expedited passport has been processing for almost 5 weeks but it still not completed... I don't know how many more weeks I have to wait for my passport to arrive.
lngo07,
Perhaps your passport is stuck in a similar background check that got you stuck during naturalization. Otherwise it doesn't make any sense, you should have your passport already. It seems that you'll have to reschedule that trip to China
You claim you're not close to a passport agency, but how far are you? That's your best choice as it has been pointed out to you before (I think when you called the passport number).
Perhaps your passport is stuck in a similar background check that got you stuck during naturalization. Otherwise it doesn't make any sense, you should have your passport already. It seems that you'll have to reschedule that trip to China
You claim you're not close to a passport agency, but how far are you? That's your best choice as it has been pointed out to you before (I think when you called the passport number).
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goldenrabbit
Registered Users (C)
Received my PP and Nat cert together in one envelope
Thanks to all again for sharing their experiences. This forum has been a great resource for me specially when the timeline was rough & unpredictable with the immigration bureau.
Hope all goes well with everyone.....eventually, Godspeed!
Thanks to all again for sharing their experiences. This forum has been a great resource for me specially when the timeline was rough & unpredictable with the immigration bureau.
Hope all goes well with everyone.....eventually, Godspeed!