2020/ 21- US Passport & Card Application-Tracker

[CNMN 18]

Today i finally received my NC Intact! 36 days after receiving passport and passport card. It was shipped first class mail and postmarked March 21, it took about a week to get here. Now what i can't understand is why they held it for 30 days to send it back to me, they must be really backed up on that or they forgot to bring it to the Post Office. For reference i uploaded pictures of the envelope that it came in.  

[George & Roth 1,485]

11 hours ago, CNMN said:

Today i finally received my NC Intact! 36 days after receiving passport and passport card. It was shipped first class mail and postmarked March 21, it took about a week to get here. Now what i can't understand is why they held it for 30 days to send it back to me, they must be really backed up on that or they forgot to bring it to the Post Office. For reference i uploaded pictures of the envelope that it came in.  

 

Good news - been watching your updates. Makes me nervous about getting our NC back, we are still in normal timeframe but will be relieved once it is back. 

[StuTor 51]

On 3/22/2022 at 10:42 AM, StuTor said:

Adding some more data point for everyone

 

Feb 25th - Submitted application at USPS after Naturalization Ceremony. Routine Service.

Mar 7th - In process. Locator 42.

Mar 21st - Passport in hand. 

 

I stopped tracking daily after the 7th, so i'm not sure when it was approved. I just opened my mailbox on the 21st, and there it was

 

More updates:

 

*New style passport received

Mar 23rd - Passport Card

Mar 31st - Received NC in brown envelope

 

Excited to be all done, and can relax now

[bsd058 296]

Online Passport Status Tracker appears to not be working at the moment. If anyone else is or is not experiencing this issue, please let me know. I submitted my app through USPS and used standard processing (because I'm not planning on travelling anywhere outside of the country, soon). I submitted my app on March 23rd. Still no status on the website. They say to wait about 2 weeks before it shows. So I won't sweat it until Thursday. Anyone on here have to wait longer than 2 weeks before their status showed?

Edited April 4, 2022 by bsd058

[bsd058 296]

Appears to be back up and running. Still have the question, "Anyone on here have to wait longer than 2 weeks before their status showed?"

[bsd058 296]

Never mind. My status just updated. Okay I guess I have a few weeks to wait. 8-11 weeks it says but the usps guy told me usually only takes about 2-4 weeks.

Edited April 5, 2022 by bsd058

[George & Roth 1,485]

On 3/19/2022 at 2:28 PM, George & Roth said:

3/19 - Passport received. 
 

 

Still not received the NC back, little over two weeks. 

[peachouille 200]

On 4/5/2022 at 6:32 AM, George & Roth said:

 

Still not received the NC back, little over two weeks. 

Same here

[phdng 4]

Just want to share my timeline as another reference for everyone. I paid for Expedited service but regular shipping.

 

03/18: applied in person at Seattle Customer Service Center

03/22: online tracking shows application as "In Process." Location 69

03/23: check ($220 for book + card) cashed

04/07: Approved

04/08: Shipped. It said it should receive my passport by 04/16.

 

I have a trip to Ireland on 04/21 booked like a long time ago so keeping my fingers crossed that I'll receive the passport in time.

[Vengatore 53]

On 3/25/2022 at 9:27 PM, Vengatore said:

Mine was $220.00

 

Updated Tracker:

 

March 03, 2022: Submitted Application at USPS in NYC. Passport Book + Card and expedited processing with standard delivery.

March 09, 2022 (Day 06): Check cashed. Status: in process (locator 69).
March 21, 2022 (Day 17): Application Status: Approved. USPS tracking number received by SMS.

March 23, 2022 (Day 19): Passport book in hand, old gen.

March 25, 2022 (Day 21): Passport card in hand.

 

Hi guys,

 

Bad luck... I was away last week, and when I came back yesterday, I saw the envelope in my mailbox. So I can't finish my tracker accurately.

 

When I picked it up, my heart stopped for a second when I saw that the envelope was damaged. Fortunately, the certificate is intact, although quite wrinkled.

 

So that's it, this envelope marks the end of a process that began more than six years ago. Many thanks to this site and the beautiful people who maintain it for the incredible help and hope it gives to thousands of immigrants.

 

See you around!!

 

 

Final Tracker:

 

March 03, 2022: Submitted Application at USPS in NYC. Passport Book + Card and expedited processing with standard delivery.

March 09, 2022 (Day 06): Check cashed. Status: in process (locator 69).
March 21, 2022 (Day 17): Application Status: Approved. USPS tracking number received by SMS.

March 23, 2022 (Day 19): Passport book in hand, old gen.

March 25, 2022 (Day 21): Passport card in hand.

April 4-8, 2022 (Day 31-35): Certificate in  hand.

[George & Roth 1,485]

Received back the NC - passport process done

 

2/24 applied in USPS.  Did not expedite

3/1 In process with locator number "34" which is Charleston

3/17 Approved 

3/19 Received Passport

4/11 Received Naturalization Certificate

 

Remaining - Update SS & Update Driver License

[bsd058 296]

I've requested that fields be added to the N-400 timeline to track the processing of passports. See thread here: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/782144-passport-fieldtracker-combine-with-n-400-or-other-relevant-trackers/

 

 

If you feel like it, please post under it whether you agree or not, and perhaps the mods will see. Maybe if enough agree, then they will add it, or possibly create a new tracker.

Edited April 12, 2022 by bsd058

[abfar 119]

Hey guys, what documents are needed to take to the post office when applying for passport after naturalization? I wish to apply same day as naturalization so I plan to gather up everything in advance. 

[Scandi 4,171]

1 hour ago, abfar said:

Hey guys, what documents are needed to take to the post office when applying for passport after naturalization? I wish to apply same day as naturalization so I plan to gather up everything in advance. 

This is what they wanted from me:

-Form DS-11 (fill out most of the info at home so you don't have to deal with it there. I filled out my form on the computer so it would be easily readable)
-Drivers license (or state-ID, whatever you have)
-Original Naturalization Certificate (make your own copy first, and also keep a scanned copy on your computer)
-Form N-662 (name change document)
-Personal check with the passport fee (I paid the execution fee and photo fee with my credit card)

I didn't bring my own photos, they took photos of me there. 

[CNMN 18]

5 hours ago, abfar said:

Hey guys, what documents are needed to take to the post office when applying for passport after naturalization? I wish to apply same day as naturalization so I plan to gather up everything in advance. 

Passport application, naturalization certificate, drivers license, check or debit/credit card to pay the fees, Very important not to sign the passport application before hand! Only in front of USPS employee. They will take your Original naturalization certificate with the application but it will come back to you by mail at some point. 1 passport style photo, some USPS facilities don’t offer this service, make sure yours does if not got to CVS, Walgreens or the equivalent in your area to have your passport style picture taken before you show up at USPS facility. Then the waiting game starts.