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Thanks did not realize they were so understaffed
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I received the 'processing' email today. They received my renewal docs on 8/7. In reading several posts it seems there's movement in a couple of weeks or less from receiving the initial email. I wonder if that is just coincidence or if the email actually means it's being worked.
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Update: Received this email today. Regular processing, renewal of an expired passport.
Status: Approved The U.S. Department of State approved your application for your passport book. We're now printing your passport book and preparing to give it to you. You requested routine service when you applied, which we are currently processing in 6-8 weeks. You should receive your passport book on or around 08/31/2019. |
Received within 4 weeks, Regular Service
Live in Los Angeles, paid $120 for Passport renewal. Current passport not expired. 8/1 - Sent via USPS 8/5 - In process 8/23 4PM - Approved, ready to print 8/23 6PM - Shipped, received USPS tracking number 8/25 - USPS.com shows Passport sent from Tucson AZ on 8/23 8/26 - Received new passport 8/31 - Received old passport |
Regular Service App Sent already!
Aug 12th: Appointment at USPS in L.A. California
Aug 16th: Application received and processing Aug 26th: Application processing Aug 28th: Passport shipped. Sept 2nd: Passport expected delivery date. |
Regular service for non-expired renewal of passport book: 7/31: App sent via USPS 8/8: Received for processing (really slow transit even though I paid for 2-day shipping. I actually filed a claim and recouped costs and the tracking to this day still says the package is in transit) 8/9: Check was cashed 8/10: Processing application status on website 9/3: Received email about processing status 9/4: Received email about approval status and imminent printing with expected delivery date of 9/9 Just a little less than 4 weeks from receipt to approval and probably 4.5 weeks door to door (not including the unusually slow transit time to the processing center) |
Routine renewal of passport book and application for a new card
Old passport book was expiring in mid-November 2019. 8/6 Application mailed from Arizona to Philadelphia PO Box by first class mail. 8/12 Application received. 8/13 Check cashed. 9/5 Two e-mails received 6 hours apart: “Application approved” and “Passport book and card shipped” to be delivered by Priority mail around 9/11. Only one USPS tracking number was provided, so far the tracking states Label created, not yet in system. This means about 5 weeks door to door, or mailbox to mailbox. |
Originally Posted by sprwmn
(Post 31488330)
Regular service for non-expired renewal of passport book: 7/31: App sent via USPS 8/8: Received for processing (really slow transit even though I paid for 2-day shipping. I actually filed a claim and recouped costs and the tracking to this day still says the package is in transit) 8/9: Check was cashed 8/10: Processing application status on website 9/3: Received email about processing status 9/4: Received email about approval status and imminent printing with expected delivery date of 9/9 Just a little less than 4 weeks from receipt to approval and probably 4.5 weeks door to door (not including the unusually slow transit time to the processing center) |
Wow surprisingly slow transit times
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I got mine in February. It took 3 weeks. I didn't pay to expedite.
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08/13/19 - Submitted DS11 application to Passport office @ Chula Vista Library, CA. Regular passport book, non-expedited.
08/20/19 - U.S. Department of State received application. 09/05/19 - U.S. Department of State approved passport book. Est arrival 9/11/19. 09/06/19 - Shipped via Priority Mail. Est arrival 9/14. 09/09/19 - Delivered Old passport and supporting documents received 2 days later. 28 workdays total; less than the posted 6-8 weeks for non-expedited service |
Originally Posted by lest2
(Post 31530886)
08/13/19 - Submitted DS11 application to Passport office @ Chula Vista Library, CA. Regular passport book, non-expedited.
08/20/19 - U.S. Department of State received application. 09/05/19 - U.S. Department of State approved passport book. Est arrival 9/11/19. 09/06/19 - Shipped via Priority Mail. Est arrival 9/14. 09/09/19 - Delivered Old passport and supporting documents received 2 days later. 28 workdays total; less than the posted 6-8 weeks for non-expedited service |
Originally Posted by brianindc
(Post 31531177)
I submitted a renewal from DC that arrived the same day as you (8/20). Still in processing. It was expired, so that could be adding time?
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Originally Posted by lest2
(Post 31531722)
My passport was 15 years expired ... but I had all my documents exactly as needed. I even corrected the clerk who was taking my application; he would not take my expired passport, because it was expired and said I had filled out the wrong form. After I had him talk with his supervisor, he processed my app and even thanked me because "he learned something new".
EDIT: I spoke too soon. Just got the email. Approved and estimated arrival on 9/22 (original date for receipt and processing was 8/20). So well ahead of the promised 6-8 weeks for routine service. |
Does it take longer to renew a passport than applying for a new one? (Regular processing)
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