Hi. I just got my citizenship interview letter. My interview date is 12/12, and I am traveling out of the country on 12/22. So just planning ahead here on how to get my passport in time for the travel.
Here are my options, and related questions, would appreciate any responses:
Option 1: Get an appointment with a regional office. I live in NJ, so I could go to NYC, Philly, or Norwalk.
- Question) How hard is it to get an appointment? Unfortunately I can't make an appointment now, I have to wait till 14 days before travel. But generally do people have problems getting an appointment? It will probably be busier in December with so many people traveling.
- Question) Do you normally get the passport back the same day, or does it take a few days?
Option 2: Go through a private rush passport company.
- Question) Any recommendations (or warnings!) on companies? Preferably any in the NY/NJ area so that I can dropoff/pickup myself? Although I think they mail the application to whichever regional office has appointments available that day, so maybe it doesn't matter where the office is.
Would appreciate any advice.
Thanks!!!
Here are my options, and related questions, would appreciate any responses:
Option 1: Get an appointment with a regional office. I live in NJ, so I could go to NYC, Philly, or Norwalk.
- Question) How hard is it to get an appointment? Unfortunately I can't make an appointment now, I have to wait till 14 days before travel. But generally do people have problems getting an appointment? It will probably be busier in December with so many people traveling.
- Question) Do you normally get the passport back the same day, or does it take a few days?
Option 2: Go through a private rush passport company.
- Question) Any recommendations (or warnings!) on companies? Preferably any in the NY/NJ area so that I can dropoff/pickup myself? Although I think they mail the application to whichever regional office has appointments available that day, so maybe it doesn't matter where the office is.
Would appreciate any advice.
Thanks!!!