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Originally Posted by GUWonder
(Post 32597821)
That the status would be upgraded to expedited status after contacting a member of your US Congressional delegation would historically speak to it not being a coincidence on average.
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Originally Posted by seawolf
(Post 32600468)
True and false. True my data point should not be taken as representative. But at the same time, "backlog divided by passports processed per week" may not be accurate either as that implies applications are being evenly distributed ("load-balanced") across all issuing sites. I don't't think they are doing that (eg issuing a passport from a West Coast site for an applicant living on the East Coast).
My guess is certain sites have a backlog while others don't but because the numbers being reported are systemwide, they are not portraying an accurate picture. |
I updated my post 684. USPS delivered a day earlier than original estimate but the interesting thing is the passport date of issue is 4 AUG but it wasn't tendered to USPS until the 11th.
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Originally Posted by Prince Keldar
(Post 32600780)
THIS ^
It’s a lottery. It all depends on where you apply and where your passport application is processed. I am fully convinced that our application in Dallas sat there from March through July collecting dust as they were not even in Phase 1. Then, when they were shifted to Charleston it got scanned in so we got an email notification. It then went to the back of their queue whist other, much newer applications, were processed they had already received. |
Originally Posted by guflyer
(Post 32602225)
As people are saying that it depends on where one applies, is it better to send to the address in Philadelphia over the one in Irving, if one has a choice?
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Update
Originally Posted by VladQ
(Post 32589279)
Two applications mailed on 5/11/2020 (adult and child) listing travel plans at the end of June.
Both had checks cashed same week and both went to "In Processing" status. No emails received, but the child passport status changed to Approved a few days ago and was received today (from Seattle center, apparently). The adult passport remains in "In processing" status. |
Originally Posted by trinitey2000
(Post 32430248)
Data point for routine service (will update throughout process):
2/15/2020: Mailed both renewals via Priority Mail (did not do express) 2/17/2020: Delivery to Processing Center in Irving, TX 2/20/2020: Checks cashed 2/19/2020: Website shows both applications as received 2/19/2020 and processing (currently processing in 6-8 weeks) 2/21/2020: Received emails stating both applications are processing 3/20/2020: Status Approved (for hubby's passport) and being printed. Should arrive on or around 3/28/2020 3/20/2020: Status Still processing (for my passport) 3/24/2020: Received hubby's passport from Tucson, AZ 4/07/2020: Still waiting for my passport to be sent... 5/15/2020: Still have not received my passport 5/21/2020: Status showed not found, called and was told that everything was safe and sound and not to worry (never asked me for my info) 6/4/2020: Just happened to check to see if the website showed anything different and my passport has been sent as of 6/4/2020 with an estimated date of arrival of 6/10/2020 5/26/20: Check cashed July: IN PROCESS status 8/13/20: IN PROCESS 8/14/20: NOT FOUND status Hopefully it's the same glitch and this means it was finally mailed and not lost. I never saw "approved" and never received a status email despite enrolling. Edit: 8/16 In process 8/19 Approved 8/25 Expected ship date |
Originally Posted by rrgg
(Post 32604446)
Mid-May: Mailed renewal of passport and card.
5/26/20: Check cashed July: IN PROCESS status 8/13/20: IN PROCESS 8/14/20: NOT FOUND status Hopefully it's the same glitch and this means it was finally mailed and not lost. I never saw "approved" and never received a status email despite enrolling. |
Mine went back to “in process.” :(
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Originally Posted by rrgg
(Post 32608872)
Mine went back to “in process.” :(
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Originally Posted by myperks
(Post 32464741)
Submitted a passport renewal for a family member with passport expiring dec 2020. Delivered on Wednesday June 10th, check cashed on Monday June 15th, and no status update in the system as of today. Hoping to get it back by end of August.
delivered 6/10 to Irving, TX cashed check 6/15 received today 8/18 from Portsmouth, NH |
Comparison w Mexican Consulate Issuing Passport
definitely not apples to apples, but this morning I renewed 3 passports (2 child and 1 adult) at the Mexican consulate in DC - a normal renewal, no expedited process. Was able to schedule the appt within a week. We walked out with 3 in hand in just under 30 minutes, less time than it took to drive the 25 miles to/from. This was way less time than it has taken me to get even one passport at the US embassy in Mexico. I was a little pissed at paying the minimum 1-hour $17 parking fee....
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Yes, and there are countries that allow for payments for expedited service where you get your passport in an hour, or even with passport offices at their main international airports for urgent service. There are also countries where one regularly waits weeks or months even in regular times, none of that it really pertinent here.
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Let's keep on topic
This is a high traffic thread, with many non FT members lurking. Please only discuss the core subject. Thanks
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Just a data reference point. I applied for my son's first passport on 7/18 (that was our in person appointment at the post office). I got an email today that the application was approved and that my son's passport should arrive by 8/25. If it arrives by 8/25 it will have taken just over 5 weeks, which is in the normal range for processing. I don't know if we just got lucky or if the speed of processing is picking up more significantly.
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