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That made me want to check my routine service application. It is now saying "within 12 weeks" when it had said " within 10-12 weeks".
At least on the routine response, the bit about 6 weeks mailing time was already in there. Based on my USPS delivery receipt, that's actually 2-7 days USPS mailing time and 5 weeks sitting in State's mailroom time. |
How long for application evidence to be returned?
Originally Posted by Section 107
(Post 33309628)
Originally Posted by Section 107 View Post
UPDATE for Renewal of Minors' passports w/o expedited processingSince the kids are under 16 renewal must be in-person with both parents. Our appt was at the local post office. Took about 30 minutes to process, including taking two photos. In addition to the standard passbook & card fees with regular delivery service (not expedited), we were charged USPS processing fee for both, fees for two photographs, fees for photocopies of 7 pages of forms and documents (I think that should have come out of the USPS processing fee!) and, since paying electronically by credit/debit card - two fees to convert the electronic payment to two money orders. Will provide processing details as available: 3/15 Renewal Applications submitted 3/30 Status on Passport Application Status Page: Application Not Found (both applications). Web page says if online status is "not found" after 2 weeks to call the center. Called around 3:50pm; 42 minutes on hold before speaking to service agent. Agent also did not find either application. Agent stated applications for minors are processed in Philadelphia after going through a postal security screening center which is very backed up; said check in another week and call back if still "not found." 4/15 Status on Passport Application Status Page: Application Not Found (both applications). 4/20 Received email notification applications received. Status webpage states: "The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book and card on 04/20/2021. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents. You requested routine service when you applied, which we are currently processing in 10-12 weeks. Your application locator number is xxx" 6/3 1711 hrs - Received email notification for both applications: "Application status: approved. You should receive your book and card around June 9." 6/3 1901 hrs - Received email notification for both applications: "DoS has shipped your book and card using Priority Mail. Click confirmation number xxxxx to track. You should receive passport around June 9." Tracking number indicates passports/books being sent from Little Rock, Arkansas distribution center and should arrive on June 7. If they arrive as scheduled it will have taken 12 weeks from submission of application to delivery. 6/5 1000 hrs -- both passport books received 6/9 passport cards received |
Originally Posted by TravisMT81
(Post 33357962)
5/21 Sent via 2day USPS
5/24 Delivered. 5/28 “Processing” 6/25 Approved. expedited service and should receive next week. Passport should be delivered tomorrow. (6/29). It is coming from Tucson AZ. |
4/7 Mailed Application
5/7 Status Upgraded to In Process I opted for standard processing times when I applied. Tomorrow will be 12 weeks from the day I applied/mailed my application and my application is still In Process. Now it is saying an extra 6 weeks could be added for mailing when I check the status! I contacted Aguilars office and was told they could help me possibly get an appointment in person for me when my trip was 2 weeks away but I would need to have requested expedited service. I don't leave for my trip till 7/23, should I just wait it out or try and call to upgrade to expedited service in case I need the in person appointment? I have 24 days till I leave but I feel like this is cutting it close. Any advice or positive vibes are much appreciated. |
The 12 weeks of processing time actually begins once the status has changed to 'In Process.' In your case, the 12 weeks of processing began on 5/7. The 12 weeks doesn't include the 4 weeks of mailing time between 4/7 and 5/7. For those who are just now submitting their applications, the mailing time is expected to be 6 weeks instead of the estimated 4 weeks a couple weeks ago.
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Originally Posted by EC_Nomad
(Post 33367497)
The 12 weeks of processing time actually begins once the status has changed to 'In Process.' In your case, the 12 weeks of processing began on 5/7. The 12 weeks doesn't include the 4 weeks of mailing time between 4/7 and 5/7. For those who are just now submitting their applications, the mailing time is expected to be 6 weeks instead of the estimated 4 weeks a couple weeks ago.
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From the passport status website:
"...our processing time does not include mailing time" As I pointed out before, their definition of mailing time includes "sitting in our mailroom" time, not just USPS transit time. It is 12 weeks from when when they logged it in and started processing it, in your case, 5/7. |
Originally Posted by BBock
(Post 33367515)
HMMMM.....that directly contradicts what I was told 2 times when I called into the passport agency. They said my application time started on the day I mailed it 4/7. If what you are saying is true then there is no way I will receive it in time. I guess I need to call in and upgrade to expedited service then?
Originally Posted by zephyr17
(Post 33367577)
From the passport status website:
"...our processing time does not include mailing time" As I pointed out before, their definition of mailing time includes "sitting in our mailroom" time, not just USPS transit time. It is 12 weeks from when when they logged it in and started processing it, in your case, 5/7. |
So I just waited on hold for 3 hours and finally got to a representative.
Once again she said that based on the time I mailed my application because it was so long ago, and before some new changes have taken place, my 10-12 weeks does indeed start from the TIME I MAILED MY APPLICATION from the UPS store. She is now the 3rd person from the agency to tell me this same information. I nonetheless had her request to expedite my passport and request 1-2 day delivery time for around $77, This will at least give me the chance to use my congressman if I make it to the 2 week mark and no passport has arrived to get an in person appointment hopefully. She said they are doing their best to honor the time frames and travel dates. So tomorrow will be 12 weeks since I mailed my application so I just got to keep my fingers crossed. So a little bit of good news at least, I still appreciate the info though Zephyr... |
Guys if u are trying to contact the hotline , u don't have to listen to all the automated messages , u can just press 1 1 1 2, it cuts ur waiting time. Or if you are using a Pixel phone , u can use their "Hold for Me" feature , u don't have to press numbers at all and it cuts ur waiting time...
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5/25 - Applied at USPS for a new passport with expedited service
6/01 - Marked as "in processing" 6/02 - Check cashed We are travelling on 07/10. I've contacted our state senator, who said they will try to ensure our passport arrives on time but still no update. I've tried calling the national passport center several times but the call always hangs up once I hear the "on hold" beeping. Email has been unsuccessful as well. Wonder how concerned I should be the passport won't arrive on time? |
Originally Posted by ebj
(Post 33369810)
5/25 - Applied at USPS for a new passport with expedited service
6/01 - Marked as "in processing" 6/02 - Check cashed We are travelling on 07/10. I've contacted our state senator, who said they will try to ensure our passport arrives on time but still no update. I've tried calling the national passport center several times but the call always hangs up once I hear the "on hold" beeping. Email has been unsuccessful as well. Wonder how concerned I should be the passport won't arrive on time? |
Originally Posted by ebj
(Post 33369810)
5/25 - Applied at USPS for a new passport with expedited service
6/01 - Marked as "in processing" 6/02 - Check cashed We are travelling on 07/10. I've contacted our state senator, who said they will try to ensure our passport arrives on time but still no update. I've tried calling the national passport center several times but the call always hangs up once I hear the "on hold" beeping. Email has been unsuccessful as well. Wonder how concerned I should be the passport won't arrive on time? |
Originally Posted by ebj
(Post 33370120)
06/30 - Marked as approved, will arrive 07/03. Phew.
Let's hope I get it approved in a day or so |
Originally Posted by ebj
(Post 33370120)
06/30 - Marked as approved, will arrive 07/03. Phew.
As a point of reference, it took almost that much time just for my applications to go from my post office to being "accepted." |
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