Feedback, experiences, timelines, tips and useful information from people that have recently been through the US passport application process.
1st Adult Passport
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-04-17
Received Date:
2023-07-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#51 – Miami Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
I have to say… the waiting time was extremely stressful but overall, very easy. I received it in the 13 week period that the passport agency announced for the routine service.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-05-09
Received Date:
2023-07-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-05-10
Received Date:
2023-07-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
No phone calls or emails placed.
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Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-06-01
Received Date:
2023-07-15
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Timeline:
June 1 – submitted expedited renewal application at in person passport agency with old passports for twins
June 9 – Cashed Check and application marked as “In Progress” at locator 45. Said expected turnaround of 7-9 weeks for expedited applications. Locator 45.
June 16, 2023 – Emailed Senator Schumer office for help and completed privacy forms, since DOT – 07/22/2023. Very quick response and call received from his office.
July 10, 2023 – called NPIC – main number- status changed to Urgent travel. They said they would not allow me to make appt until July 17, 2023 which 5 days prior to travel.
July 11, 2023 – called NPIC main number – they said they will note that I called again, but would not allow me to make an appt.
July 11 (Tuesday) – I checked online and noticed that my application status is still in process.
Note: I subscribed to email updates but I did not receive any emails.
Very stressed. We are hoping for a miracle and considering a passport expeditor but this is for twins, so would be $2K no guarantee.
Appreciate all those who are posting updates.
July 12 – called locator 45 and spoke with a rep who marked our application urgent and emailed Schumer’s case worker
July 13 – called locator 45 again and spoke with a rep, said still processing. Senator Schumer’s caseworker emailed back promptly that she sent an email follow up for both which we greatly appreciated.
Update:07/13/2023 06:01 pm.
I just checked passport status.gov and both the twins passport are marked as approved. We had paid for expedited delivery, so hopefully we receive passports next week since DOT is 07/22/2023.
Good luck to all those in need. Contact your congressman and the locator office if possible.
Update: 07/13/2023 – passports approved on status.gov website.
Passports received for both twins 07/15/2023 @ 5 pm via expedited delivery which we had prepaid for.
Thank you to excellent team at Senator Schumer’s office and at Locator 45.
Good luck to all. Keep trying. Thank you to all who shared advice it was very helpful.
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-04-25
Received Date:
2023-07-14
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#74 – Atlanta Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-04-25
Received Date:
2023-07-14
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#74 – Atlanta Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Passport processing system should be improved. Thanks!
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-04-28
Received Date:
2023-07-15
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#79 – Houston Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
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