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Applying for a passport card after applying for a passport book

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mohead   12

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Hi All,

 

I recently applied for a passport book (sent and being processed) but was reading this weekend that some people advise having a passport card as well (e.g. for REAL-ID, and for having proof of citizenship without having to carry your passport around).

 

Does anyone know if you can apply for a passport card without sending in your passport book as well? I'd like to have the book handy for travel and ID purposes, and so would prefer to not be without it for 4-6 weeks. It looks like using the DS-82 requires me to send in the book, but I'm wondering if I'd be able to apply using the DS-11 and send in my naturalization certificate as proof of citizenship instead.

 

...I also don't know if I can amend my current application and mail in a money order (I somewhat doubt it), or if my only options really are to mail in my passport again (... and probably pay another $60 expedite fee to get it back a bit sooner).

 

Btw does anyone else find it nerve-wracking sending in original proof of citizenship documents through the mail? I didn't realize they take your original naturalization certificate when you apply for your first passport until I was at the counter and they were about done with my application. It was quite a scare!

 

Thanks!

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mohead   12

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Thanks @CookieCat! The passport came through pretty quickly and I didn't bother with trying to update my application. I'll just have to send the passport back with another application I suppose.

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They will charge you $25 processing fee for passport card. This is a reason for people to apply both in one time and save.

(Just FYI)

N-400 Naturalization Journey SAN FRANCISCO FIELD OFFICE

Total processing time from last successful submission to Oath Ceremony: 253 days (8 months and 11 days)

Spoiler

02/26/2012: Arrived SF airport. 

11/28/2016: Eligible for early-filling.

Day 00 - 12/23/2016: Sent N-400 + I-942 to Phoenix, AZ lockbox via USPS.

Day 03 - 12/26/2016: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 25 - 01/17/2017: Sent email to support regards to application.

Day 26 - 01/18/2017: N-400 rejected because incorrect payment amount.

Day 32 - 01/24/2017: N-400 + I-942 resent.

Day 34 - 01/26/2017: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 49 - 02/10/2017: N-400 rejected again because incorrect payment amount.

Day 52 - 02/13/2017: Email form USCIS support responded package was rejected in error (!?) for the first and second time submissions, they requested 3rd resubmission + tracking number in order to apply my earliest priority date. 

Day 52 - 02/13/2017: N-400 + I-942 resent on the same day, also sent a response to Lockbox to provide information to USCIS.

Day 54 (Day 0) - 02/15/2017: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 62 (Day 8) - 02/23/2017: E-notification, E-mail from USCIS, E-mail from Support announced Resubmission was accepted.

Day 66 (Day 12)- 02/27/2017: Notice of Acceptance as Fees Waiver Approval received. (All fees were waived instead of reduced by half as supposed by filing form I-942)

Day 69 (Day 15) - 03/02/2017: Online Status Update: Fingerprint Appointment was scheduled. 

Day 70  (Day 16) - 03/03/2017: Fingerprint Appointment Letter received. Biometric will be on 3/15/17. 

Day 70  (Day 16) - 03/03/2017: Early Walked-In for Biometric at 3:45 PM.

Day 87 (Day 33) - 03/20/2017: Online Status Update: Case was placed in line for interview. 

Day 234 (Day 180) - 08/14/2017: Online Status Update: Interview has been scheduled.

Day 239 (Day 185) - 08/19/2017: Interview Letter received.

Day 269 (Day 215) - 09/18/2017: Interview 2:30 PM at USCIS SF Field Office. Recommended For Approval. 

Day 280 (Day 226) - 09/29/2017: Oath Ceremony Letter received. N400 is approved.

Day 291 (Day 237) - 10/10/2017: Last Online Status Update: Oath Letter was mailed. Too late!

Day 307 (Day 253) - 10/26/2017: Oath Ceremony in Oakland, CA. Citizenship granted.

Day 307 (Day 253) - 10/26/2017: Passport applied.

Day 321 (Day 267) - 11/09/2017: Passport Booklet received. 

Day 321 (Day 267) - 11/09/2017: Naturalization Certificate received. Journey done.

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