Originally Posted by slice

My renewal application was received on 9/30 and all along the online tracker has reflected that. Now today I received an email update that doesn’t say anything about approval, but just communicated the same status that has been shown on the website since 9/30 (below). Any ideas?

Based on posts here, I would have expected the update I just received to have been the approval. Check was cashed in early Oct shortly after receipt.

"The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book on 09/30/2020. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents.

You requested routine service when you applied, which we are currently processing in 10-12 weeks."