Originally Posted by
Steinbeck1211
The state department just updated their website to reflect a 4 week wait until an application status can be checked online instead of the previous 14 day wait after applying. This shows that not only are they overwhelmed with applications but also with nervous people who cannot find their application in the system after 14 days
I applied Tuesday for a first time passport and had it expedited. I got an email today (Thursday) that it is now processing. This is an expedited first time passport. I'm not sure if they're overwhelmed but mine seems to be going fairly quickly.