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twindaddy Sep 19, 2021 8:42 pm
Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 33581117)
New Orleans got hit with a hurricane recently so don’t know how that affected things.
Good point, then again my wifes is sitting in New Hampshire and we have crickets from there as well.

I don't trave till late December, so I am going to give it another four or five weeks before I ask my senator to do some prodding. I think its the inconsistency that annoys me the most.

myperks Sep 21, 2021 12:32 pm
So did a standard renewal for a family member. Showed up as in progress on 09/08 with a locator number with status in progress

today randomly checking again the status box doubled with in progress status on 09/14 with the same locator number. So both the 09/08 and 09/14 shows on the status page in different boxes with the same locator number.

weird.

Nayef Sep 21, 2021 3:59 pm
Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 33513384)
Aug. 17: Applied for US passport, expedited processing, 1-2 express delivery, barcoded application from online wizard.
Aug. 20: Online status changed to “in process” with 34 locator number.
Aug. 23: Check cashed.
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.

twindaddy Sep 22, 2021 1:44 pm
I logged into the system today to check my status, didn't work as it usually doesn't. But I did see this message. Great.

As of September 23, routine service will take up to 16 weeks and expedited service will take up to 12 weeks. These door-to-door times include both processing times and mailing times on the front and back end. You will continue to see our older processing times listed until we complete technical upgrades to our online system by September 27.

dkes0001 Sep 24, 2021 6:17 am
Applied at Post office 9/10/21
Status shows in progress 9/14/21
Status shows approved 9/24/21
"You requested expedited service when you applied, which we are currently processing within 6 weeks. You should receive your passport book on or around 09/29/2021."

If it comes when they say it will be about 20 days from start to finish.
I am in Texas. Post office guy said he sends it to Irving Tx.

I was thinking I had 12 weeks. I never imagined it coming in the same month of application.

I am pretty shocked.

chgoeditor Sep 25, 2021 9:01 am
Any recently experiences with same-day passport issuances?

My husband just got notice that he's US citizenship ceremony has been scheduled for the day before we have tickets to fly to see his family for the first time in two years, thanks to the pandemic and border closings. He gets sworn in at 9:30 am. If we're able to make an appointment with the passport office later that morning, is there any chance he'll be able to leave that afternoon with a passport, enabling us to take our trip? Postponing his oath ceremony is not an option.

Nayef Sep 25, 2021 10:27 am
Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 33586056)
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!

Nayef Sep 25, 2021 10:36 am
Originally Posted by chgoeditor (Post 33595399)
Any recently experiences with same-day passport issuances?

My husband just got notice that he's US citizenship ceremony has been scheduled for the day before we have tickets to fly to see his family for the first time in two years, thanks to the pandemic and border closings. He gets sworn in at 9:30 am. If we're able to make an appointment with the passport office later that morning, is there any chance he'll be able to leave that afternoon with a passport, enabling us to take our trip? Postponing his oath ceremony is not an option.
I didn’t deal with this personally, but the current tactic I’ve seen people do is that they make a phone call for the appointment as soon as the line opens up at 8 am ET and usually they’ll call exactly 14 days before their ticketed flight. Don’t know if it’s 14 days or more for you until you have to fly, but here’s what people have been doing as per an immigration message board:

  1. 14 days before your trip, you need to schedule an appointment in a travel agency
  2. Appointments are not easy to get, but there is tricks.
  3. Wake up at 7:45 eastern time
  4. @7:55 am call the passport number 877-487-2778 (This have to be exactly 14 days before your plane ticket or less. If less, it will get harder to find an appointment)
  5. Click 1 (For English), then 1 (New Passport), then 2 (To continue). That is 112
  6. Listen for the options, and notice that it say click 4 to repeat this menu
  7. Click 4 to repeat, and keep doing this while watching your watch
  8. When your watch hits exactly 8 :00 am, then hit 2 (for travelling within 14 days option)
  9. Now you will be waiting for an agent. If you are very lucky, you will be waiting few minutes or maybe as long as 15-20 minutes.
  10. If you did not hit the 2 option exactly at 8 am, you may have to wait for more than an hour and half
Notes: I did this from 3 phones. I hit the 2 too early from one phone, so I lost my place in line and got disconnected, so I used the other phones as a backup for such thing. If you tried to call again after 8 am, you will mostly get busy signal. So follow steps above exactly as is.

If it's life threatening appointment, you can do the same steps above but you have to do it 3 days before your travel date. I am not sure if it's the same as above 112 4444 2 or, if you have to use other keys. But play with the number after like 7 pm when they are closed to find the right keys.

Your other options, is reaching out to your congressman or senator only when you have a flight ticket and ask them to help you with an appointment in a passport agency.


chgoeditor Sep 25, 2021 10:41 am
Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 33595606)
I didn’t deal with this personally, but the current tactic I’ve seen people do is that they make a phone call for the appointment as soon as the line opens up at 8 am ET and usually they’ll call exactly 14 days before their ticketed flight. Don’t know if it’s 14 days or more for you until you have to fly, but here’s what people have been doing as per an immigration message board:
Thanks! Unfortunately, the oath ceremony is in 11 days (literally just notified us today -- we thought he'd get 30 days' notice), but we will give it a shot first thing on Monday! ETA -- this is really valuable intel and truly appreciate you sharing it. We'll be on multiple phones at 7:55 AM ET tomorrow.

Nayef Sep 25, 2021 11:59 am
Originally Posted by chgoeditor (Post 33595620)
Thanks! Unfortunately, the oath ceremony is in 11 days (literally just notified us today -- we thought he'd get 30 days' notice), but we will give it a shot first thing on Monday! ETA -- this is really valuable intel and truly appreciate you sharing it. We'll be on multiple phones at 7:55 AM ET tomorrow.
I hope it works! Please keep us posted.

Nayef Sep 25, 2021 7:05 pm
Originally Posted by chgoeditor (Post 33595620)
Thanks! Unfortunately, the oath ceremony is in 11 days (literally just notified us today -- we thought he'd get 30 days' notice), but we will give it a shot first thing on Monday! ETA -- this is really valuable intel and truly appreciate you sharing it. We'll be on multiple phones at 7:55 AM ET tomorrow.
Oh and they pinned a more comprehensive thread for it that you should check out for any new info:

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/t...-during-covid/

chgoeditor Sep 27, 2021 9:42 am
Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 33595606)
I didn’t deal with this personally, but the current tactic I’ve seen people do is that they make a phone call for the appointment as soon as the line opens up at 8 am ET and usually they’ll call exactly 14 days before their ticketed flight. Don’t know if it’s 14 days or more for you until you have to fly, but here’s what people have been doing as per an immigration message board:
Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 33595792)
I hope it works! Please keep us posted.
Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 33596565)
Oh and they pinned a more comprehensive thread for it that you should check out for any new info:

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/t...-during-covid/
Thanks! We were able to make an appointment using the technique above (with corrections below) for a couple hours after his oath ceremony. Your help was invaluable. Fingers crossed this actually works.
  1. 14 days before your trip, you need to schedule an appointment in a travel agency with the passport agency.
  2. Appointments are not easy to get, but there is tricks.
  3. Wake up at 7:45 eastern time
  4. @7:55 am call the passport number 877-487-2778 (This have to be exactly 14 days before your plane ticket or less. If less, it will get harder to find an appointment)
  5. Click 1 (For English), then 1 (New Passport), then 2 (To continue). That is 112
  6. Listen for the options, and notice that it say click 4 3 to repeat this menu
  7. Click 4 3 to repeat, and keep doing this while watching your watch
  8. When your watch hits exactly 8 :00 am, then hit 2 1 (for travelling within 14 days option)
  9. Now you will be waiting for an agent. If you are very lucky, you will be waiting few minutes or maybe as long as 15-20 minutes.
  10. If you did not hit the 2 1 option exactly at 8 am, you may have to wait for more than an hour and half

Edited to add: When calling, be sure to have your complete travel info, including flight information and booking confirmation number because they will ask for it.

Nayef Sep 27, 2021 10:30 am
Originally Posted by chgoeditor (Post 33599906)
Thanks! We were able to make an appointment using the technique above (with corrections below) for a couple hours after his oath ceremony. Your help was invaluable. Fingers crossed this actually works.
  1. 14 days before your trip, you need to schedule an appointment in a travel agency with the passport agency.
  2. Appointments are not easy to get, but there is tricks.
  3. Wake up at 7:45 eastern time
  4. @7:55 am call the passport number 877-487-2778 (This have to be exactly 14 days before your plane ticket or less. If less, it will get harder to find an appointment)
  5. Click 1 (For English), then 1 (New Passport), then 2 (To continue). That is 112
  6. Listen for the options, and notice that it say click 4 3 to repeat this menu
  7. Click 4 3 to repeat, and keep doing this while watching your watch
  8. When your watch hits exactly 8 :00 am, then hit 2 1 (for travelling within 14 days option)
  9. Now you will be waiting for an agent. If you are very lucky, you will be waiting few minutes or maybe as long as 15-20 minutes.
  10. If you did not hit the 2 1 option exactly at 8 am, you may have to wait for more than an hour and half
Thank you for the corrections and updates and I’m glad you were able to schedule an appointment! Hopefully this means being able to leave the agency with a passport on that very day. Please keep us posted further if you can.

chgoeditor Sep 27, 2021 3:40 pm
Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 33600021)
Thank you for the corrections and updates and I’m glad you were able to schedule an appointment! Hopefully this means being able to leave the agency with a passport on that very day. Please keep us posted further if you can.
Will do -- I'll know more a week from Wednesday!

jcm9572 Sep 28, 2021 7:59 am
Just wanted to share my recent experience. Still not sure how this happened.

9/14: Mailed renewal application
9/16: Application received
9/20: "In Process" with a locator # starting with 19
9/27: New passport in my mailbox

And no, I didn't pay for expedited anything.


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