Originally Posted by
Nayef
Aug. 17: Applied for US passport+book at metro Denver USPS, expedited processing, 1-2 express delivery, barcoded application from online wizard.
Aug. 20: Online status changed to “In Process” with locator number 34 (Charleston, SC).
Aug. 23: Check cashed.
Sep. 21: Status changed to "Approved" then “Shipped” later in the day. Set to arrive on Thursday Sep. 23.
No congressional intervention necessary.
Sep. 23 passport received. And it’s the next-gen passport, too!