2020/ 21- US Passport & Card Application-Tracker

[RasDig 13]

Here is my passport timeline. Hope it helps someone

 

11/19/2021: Oath ceremony

11/20/2021: Applied at USPS in Philly (expedited)

11/24/2021: "In Process" at locator 69

12/10/2021: Approved

12/11/2021: Received old style passport in Priority envelope

12/13/2021: Received passport card first class mail

12/21/2021: Received naturalization certificate first class mail

 

FYI on 12/16/2021, I went to update my drivers license at DMV (PennDOT) with my passport and copy of my naturalization certificate.

[Cabbage 0]

On 12/15/2021 at 9:13 AM, Cabbage said:

11/13: Applied at Local Library (1st time passport for wife, renewal passport for son, both regular service)

11/18: PASSPORTSERVICES PAYMENT check deposited

12/8: Passports shipped

12/11: Passport Book received (Both in same priority mail envelope, both old style)

 

Not received NC or sons old passport book yet

Updated:

12/21: Received Sons old passport
12/24: Received wifes NC

Edited December 28, 2021 by Cabbage

[HNZ91 70]

Applied Nov 23

received passport book on Dec 16

passport card on Dec 23

still waiting for the NC

 

I paid expedited and priority mail. Do we know if the NC arrives as first class mail or priority?

[Wayne- 11]

11/23/2021 Appointment at USPS (Seattle area 1:00pm)
                      Expedited Service with 1-2 day mail  
11/30/2021 Check cashed, Converted ACH i.e. no cancelled check available now.  
11/30/2021 “in process” (locator 34)
12/10/2021 Approved 
12/14/2021 Passport book shipped from TUCSON, AZ 85710 
12/15/2021 Passport book delivered - NEW STYLE !
                      The info page is just like a big credit card
12/18/2021 Passport Card delivered from CHARLESTON SC 29405
Still Waiting for NC returned/delivered

 

On a related item, Global Entry/Trusted Traveler application went to “conditional approval” 24 hours after submitting the application online !  

If the NC was returned I could of completed the interview within a week !  

The next appointment available was near the end of Jan.

[jchen32 6]

How much long does it take without paying for the 1-2 delivery and only paying the $60 expedited fee?

 

Thanks

[idyllic420 31]

On 12/28/2021 at 11:59 AM, RasDig said:

Here is my passport timeline. Hope it helps someone

 

11/19/2021: Oath ceremony

11/20/2021: Applied at USPS in Philly (expedited)

11/24/2021: "In Process" at locator 69

12/10/2021: Approved

12/11/2021: Received old style passport in Priority envelope

12/13/2021: Received passport card first class mail

12/21/2021: Received naturalization certificate first class mail

 

FYI on 12/16/2021, I went to update my drivers license at DMV (PennDOT) with my passport and copy of my naturalization certificate.

WHat are we supposed to update at the DMV? What should I tell them when I get there? Also what documents do I need to take alone with me? Thanks

[Scandi 4,166]

2 hours ago, idyllic420 said:

WHat are we supposed to update at the DMV? What should I tell them when I get there? Also what documents do I need to take alone with me? Thanks

No need to if you don't need to update or renew your drivers license. Apparently in some states you get a different drivers license when you're not yet a citizen, so when you become a citizen you go to DVM to update your info and get a new license. That doesn't happen here in CA, I became a citizen last March and will only go to DMV once my DL is about to expire around July this year, so I can renew mine. I also had a minor name change so I want/need a DL in my new name.

[Wayne- 11]

On 1/13/2022 at 9:53 AM, Scandi said:

No need to if you don't need to update or renew your drivers license. Apparently in some states you get a different drivers license when you're not yet a citizen, so when you become a citizen you go to DVM to update your info and get a new license. That doesn't happen here in CA, I became a citizen last March and will only go to DMV once my DL is about to expire around July this year, so I can renew mine. I also had a minor name change so I want/need a DL in my new name.

 

If your current DL is not REAL ID compliant , you should update your Driver's Lic.   Starting May 3, 2023, older type's of Driver's License can not be used for Federal ID - in other words - You can not board a plane as TSA will not accept it.    They will accept your passport, but many people don't carry their passport all the time.   You will need to show your Passport and whatever other local document you state requires as proof.    This is a nationwide issue  since the federal gov passed the REAL ID Act.  

 

You do not have to do this, but if you don't you leave yourself open for an unpleasant surprise later.    The Feds have extended the REAL ID deadline as least 3 times now and some states made it on the naughty list with special extension dates as their Legislative bodies could not seem to pass the  required local laws.  However at some point it will happen.  

[Scandi 4,166]

4 hours ago, Wayne- said:

 

If your current DL is not REAL ID compliant , you should update your Driver's Lic.   Starting May 3, 2023, older type's of Driver's License can not be used for Federal ID - in other words - You can not board a plane as TSA will not accept it.    They will accept your passport, but many people don't carry their passport all the time.   You will need to show your Passport and whatever other local document you state requires as proof.    This is a nationwide issue  since the federal gov passed the REAL ID Act.  

 

You do not have to do this, but if you don't you leave yourself open for an unpleasant surprise later.    The Feds have extended the REAL ID deadline as least 3 times now and some states made it on the naughty list with special extension dates as their Legislative bodies could not seem to pass the  required local laws.  However at some point it will happen.  

Exactly, not a requirement and you can use your passport book or passport card for the exact same purpose.

[RasDig 13]

On 1/13/2022 at 10:36 AM, idyllic420 said:

WHat are we supposed to update at the DMV? What should I tell them when I get there? Also what documents do I need to take alone with me? Thanks

Well, for me my DL was not expiring or had any limitations on it since I had an EB 10 yr Green card but DL was not Real ID compliant. I decided to update it bc my new job requires me to be on military bases and federal buildings so I needed a Real ID compliant DL (you can get a real ID even if you are not  a citizen just gotta have the right docs). I went to PennDot with my US passport, Naturalization certificate, current DL, SSN card with no restrictions after GC and it was updated in 10 mins. Paid $30 real ID fee and $30 DL fees. No issues encountered. You may not be in my situation so you probably good to go. 

Edited January 15, 2022 by RasDig

[idyllic420 31]

Will be applying for passport on 1/31 and will be going through the regular process. Any idea on what to expect timing wise?

 

Thanks

[xczme 6]

Hi everyone, here's my emergency passport journey.

 

After getting my citizenship I was not in a rush to get a passport, due to covid, and no travel plans.

Later last year my boss told me we would have to go on a business trip within the next 2 weeks. I froze, when I got home that day I started researching and I realized I could get a passport if I had my trip booked, which I did. 

Next morning I called the passport agency and explained my situation. Since my trip was in 10 days from the day I called I was able to schedule an appointment. I could only schedule an appointment 3 days before my trip (there's a 72 hours rule), I was a little nervous but hoping for the best. On the day of my appointment I had with me, my flight tickets, my citizenship certificate, passport picture, and a bunch of work/trip related documents. Everyone was very nice, the first teller checked my docs then the second one took my passport application, citizenship certificate and passport picture, and asked me to pay the fee which was something around $250 - $270. After that she told me I could come back in 4 hours or the next morning. Around 3:30PM that day I went back and my passport and passport card with my citizenship certificate were there waiting for me.

 

It was quick and efficient, I hope this helps someone that might be going thru something similar.

 

 

[ImmiGeek 59]

Off from the Nov 2020 filing thread.

Just submitted my passport application at USPS (regular speed). All I am hoping is the safe return of my Naturalization Certificate Original.

[idyllic420 31]

19 hours ago, ImmiGeek said:

Off from the Nov 2020 filing thread.

Just submitted my passport application at USPS (regular speed). All I am hoping is the safe return of my Naturalization Certificate Original.

I'm also planning to go with the regular speed. I was just curious if the mail in cost is extra and is paid by the applicant?

[ImmiGeek 59]

29 minutes ago, idyllic420 said:

I'm also planning to go with the regular speed. I was just curious if the mail in cost is extra and is paid by the applicant?

Yes, extra should be paid by the applicant to the DOS(Dept of State), not to USPS 

In other words, the extra cost will be included in the check that you are writing as a passport fee into the application.