tlott

Hello,

I'm about to apply for a second passport (USA citizen, residing in US). When I've renewed my passport in the past, the old, invalidated passport is returned to me in a separate envelope at a slower speed than the new passport.

I need my original passport back for upcoming travel (cannot travel on 2nd for this trip, have visa in original).

Does anyone know if the original 10-year passport is returned via the slower method like the invalidated passports are after a normal renewal? Or is it sent expedited with the 2nd passport?

Planning to pay the $60 expedite fee, but I am still cutting it close.

Thanks!