Data point.
Child, first time passport, expedited with 1-2 day return. No SSN (submitted affidavit) since child is newborn and SSN not received at time of application.
Applied- at local post office - 24 June 2022
In process- 29 June 2022
Check cashed- 29 June 2022
Approved - 11 July 2022
Shipped- 11 July 2022
Received via UPS - 13 July 2022 before 12pm.