Originally Posted by
mypassport
I am also in the same boat as yours. Mailed my application using Priority mail and it took 12 days to be delivered (March 9th). I hthough the mail was lost until I opened up an inquiry with USPS. Before they could respond, my package was delivered. After that, there hasn't been any update from the passport processing center. Opened an inquiry with the Senators office yeaterday and this morning, I see that my application is in process. Took them two weeks to just put in process..now thats what I call a big delay. So 10-12 weeks from now, puts me in the June timeframe.
Feb 26 - mailed my application
March 9 - USPS delivers it
March 24 - application in process
Whats the current normal processing time for routine service? Not the official 10-12 weeks but how long does it take now?
I may need to travel in mid of April so I had mentioned the same on my apolication. The passport office looking at the date called me and asked if I wanted to expedite it. Looking at how my application has been hitting the wall at every juncture, I said Yes. Next day, I get an email saying my passpoer has been approved and its shipped. I should be getting in on Monday as per the tracker.
Hopefully this information helps others who are looking for answers.
I was against expedite processing but looking at the numerous delays in the process, I just settled for it. Remember, how much time we have to spend following up with senators, usps, passport office and the endless hours checking status on pp website. The anxiety is not worth it. My 2 cents!!