Applied April 30th at my local post office for a new passport. Standard service, not expedited. My trip is Sept. 21.

As of today, no passport and online it still says only "processing"

I called the Passport 877 line...only had a 3 minute wait. Was told that passports are taking more like 16-17 weeks, not 10-12. Was told that my passport is being processed in New Hampshire and that there is really nothing to be done until 2 weeks before my trip if I haven't received it by then. She did "imply" that passports are being worked based on travel dates and she mentioned that people are submitting apps for travel next year! Gee! I wonder why! (insert sarcasm)

Since my trip is still 7 weeks away, I am assuming that I will still receive it without having to make a trip 5 hrs to the nearest office (DC). However, you can bet I'm ordering another copy of my birth certificate just in case.

I did call my congressman's local office. Essentially they are sticking to the 2 week time frame also. The worker said she is trying to get passports for some people who are leaving Monday! Good luck! Also according to her, passports being processed in Miami and New Orleans are slower than New Hampshire and that the agencies are working weekends. If I have not received it by 2 weeks before my travel then they will expedite and/or help me get an appointment in DC to get one.