Originally Posted by
worldiswide
Any more recent experiences with timelines for expedited renewal. Civilian application - the process was fairly easy and worked well. Submitted application on Feb 5 and status is still received. Am buying an international ticket tomorrow and will use the expired number (on my travel profile) and then update when the new passport comes? Is that the right process.
At least a few months ago my application status didn't change even AFTER I had received my passport back - don't know if their system has improved. I changed/updated my passport number and trusted traveler once I had new passport in hand.