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Can anyone help me understand timeline an procedure to schedule a passport appointment at a US passport office (e.g. Chicago)? I called the line and they told me that they only scheduled out 4 weeks of actual travel date. However, they also told me processing time is at least 6-8 weeks...

So, when I told them about a Oct 13th travel they told me to call back later. How can I schedule earlier? Preferably same time as my oath ceremony?

 

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On 7/20/2023 at 10:54 AM, Positive_Vibes said:

6/24/2023 - Application submitted at USPS for US Passport Book and Passport Card (Standard Processing)
6/29/2023 - Application shows In Process. Record locator starts with 62. (Check was cashed on 6/30/2023)

 

Application Status changed to "Approved" today 9/05/2023. Says I should receive my passport by 9/11/2023.

I-751 timeline:

  • 12/04/2018: Mailed I-751 with divorce waiver
  • 12/19/2018: Received by USCIS
  • 5/02/2019: Biometrics appointment
  • 5/03/2019: Case updated to show Fingerprints were taken and applied to my case 
  • 1/28/2020: Received an RFE
  • 2/05/2020: Response To Request For Evidence Was Received by USCIS
  • 8/12/2020: Case received at my local office
  • 9/16/2020: Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
  • 2/24/2021: Case scheduled for an interview
  • 4/06/2021: Interview done
  • 4/13/2022: Surprise Interview done at  my house
  • 12/08/2022: I-751 with divorce waiver APPROVED!
  • 12/21/2022: 10 yr Green Card Received.

 

N-400 timeline:

  • 01/26/2022: Applied online and received by USCIS, Informed of Biometrics reuse
  • 06/17/2022: Interview scheduled
  • 08/04/2022: Interview done. Passed English and Civics test but no decision could be made due to my pending I-751
  • 06/08/2023: Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed
  • 06/22/2023: Oath Ceremony - FINALLY A US CITIZEN!

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
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On 8/15/2023 at 8:32 AM, *FishF00D* said:

Passport application submitted at post office: 8 / 9

 

Passport status changed to "In Process" and money order cashed: 8 / 15

 

Record locator starts with 10

 

Application status changed to "Shipped" today!


"The U.S. Department of State has shipped your passport book on 09/05/2023. You should receive your passport on or around 09/08/2023"

 

Almost exactly 4 weeks from filing at the post office to passport being approved and shipped. 🥳

 

 

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On 9/5/2023 at 10:01 AM, Positive_Vibes said:

 

Application Status changed to "Approved" today 9/05/2023. Says I should receive my passport by 9/11/2023.

 

Passport finally received today 9/07/2023. Took a total of exactly 10 weeks standard processing.

I-751 timeline:

  • 12/04/2018: Mailed I-751 with divorce waiver
  • 12/19/2018: Received by USCIS
  • 5/02/2019: Biometrics appointment
  • 5/03/2019: Case updated to show Fingerprints were taken and applied to my case 
  • 1/28/2020: Received an RFE
  • 2/05/2020: Response To Request For Evidence Was Received by USCIS
  • 8/12/2020: Case received at my local office
  • 9/16/2020: Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
  • 2/24/2021: Case scheduled for an interview
  • 4/06/2021: Interview done
  • 4/13/2022: Surprise Interview done at  my house
  • 12/08/2022: I-751 with divorce waiver APPROVED!
  • 12/21/2022: 10 yr Green Card Received.

 

N-400 timeline:

  • 01/26/2022: Applied online and received by USCIS, Informed of Biometrics reuse
  • 06/17/2022: Interview scheduled
  • 08/04/2022: Interview done. Passed English and Civics test but no decision could be made due to my pending I-751
  • 06/08/2023: Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed
  • 06/22/2023: Oath Ceremony - FINALLY A US CITIZEN!

 

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Hong Kong
Timeline
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On 9/6/2023 at 10:05 AM, *FishF00D* said:

 

Application status changed to "Shipped" today!


"The U.S. Department of State has shipped your passport book on 09/05/2023. You should receive your passport on or around 09/08/2023"

 

Almost exactly 4 weeks from filing at the post office to passport being approved and shipped. 🥳

 

 

Thanks for sharing the update. Was yours expedited case? 
 

I-751 Process:

VSC received Petition: June 18, 2018
NOA Date: June 20, 2018
Biometrics Date: July 26, 2018
Approval Date: July 12, 2019
Card received Date: July 20, 2019

N-400 Process:
N400 filed online: July 20, 2019
Biometrics Date: August 12, 2019
Interview Date: October 6, 2020
Approval Date: October 9, 2020
Oath Ceremony scheduled notice: October 14, 2020
Oath Ceremony Date: November 24, 2020
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Hong Kong
Timeline
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My Child application -

Passport application submitted at local City Hall: 8/28

Passport status changed to "In Process" and payment cashed: 9/5

Record locator starts with 18


I paid for expediate and 2 day shipping. Finger crossing as we are traveling on 11/5!!!

I-751 Process:

VSC received Petition: June 18, 2018
NOA Date: June 20, 2018
Biometrics Date: July 26, 2018
Approval Date: July 12, 2019
Card received Date: July 20, 2019

N-400 Process:
N400 filed online: July 20, 2019
Biometrics Date: August 12, 2019
Interview Date: October 6, 2020
Approval Date: October 9, 2020
Oath Ceremony scheduled notice: October 14, 2020
Oath Ceremony Date: November 24, 2020
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Does anyone know how long it takes to get your Passport Card after receiving the Passport Book?

My status changed to " Supporting Documents mailed 9/07/2023" but no mention about the passport card.

I-751 timeline:

  • 12/04/2018: Mailed I-751 with divorce waiver
  • 12/19/2018: Received by USCIS
  • 5/02/2019: Biometrics appointment
  • 5/03/2019: Case updated to show Fingerprints were taken and applied to my case 
  • 1/28/2020: Received an RFE
  • 2/05/2020: Response To Request For Evidence Was Received by USCIS
  • 8/12/2020: Case received at my local office
  • 9/16/2020: Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
  • 2/24/2021: Case scheduled for an interview
  • 4/06/2021: Interview done
  • 4/13/2022: Surprise Interview done at  my house
  • 12/08/2022: I-751 with divorce waiver APPROVED!
  • 12/21/2022: 10 yr Green Card Received.

 

N-400 timeline:

  • 01/26/2022: Applied online and received by USCIS, Informed of Biometrics reuse
  • 06/17/2022: Interview scheduled
  • 08/04/2022: Interview done. Passed English and Civics test but no decision could be made due to my pending I-751
  • 06/08/2023: Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed
  • 06/22/2023: Oath Ceremony - FINALLY A US CITIZEN!

 

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On 9/8/2023 at 9:40 AM, Positive_Vibes said:

Does anyone know how long it takes to get your Passport Card after receiving the Passport Book?

My status changed to " Supporting Documents mailed 9/07/2023" but no mention about the passport card.

 

Nevermind I received the Passport Card on 9/09/2023.

 

Passport Timeline:

6/24/2023 - Application submitted at USPS for US Passport Book and Passport Card (Standard Processing)
6/29/2023 - Application shows In Process. Record locator starts with 62. (Check was cashed on 6/30/2023)

9/07/2023 - Passport Book received.

9/09/2023 - Passport Card received.

I-751 timeline:

  • 12/04/2018: Mailed I-751 with divorce waiver
  • 12/19/2018: Received by USCIS
  • 5/02/2019: Biometrics appointment
  • 5/03/2019: Case updated to show Fingerprints were taken and applied to my case 
  • 1/28/2020: Received an RFE
  • 2/05/2020: Response To Request For Evidence Was Received by USCIS
  • 8/12/2020: Case received at my local office
  • 9/16/2020: Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
  • 2/24/2021: Case scheduled for an interview
  • 4/06/2021: Interview done
  • 4/13/2022: Surprise Interview done at  my house
  • 12/08/2022: I-751 with divorce waiver APPROVED!
  • 12/21/2022: 10 yr Green Card Received.

 

N-400 timeline:

  • 01/26/2022: Applied online and received by USCIS, Informed of Biometrics reuse
  • 06/17/2022: Interview scheduled
  • 08/04/2022: Interview done. Passed English and Civics test but no decision could be made due to my pending I-751
  • 06/08/2023: Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed
  • 06/22/2023: Oath Ceremony - FINALLY A US CITIZEN!

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted
On 9/8/2023 at 11:05 AM, Gijo12 said:

Thanks for sharing the update. Was yours expedited case? 
 

Yes I paid for expedited shipping etc. My naturalization certificate also arrived today, 1 week after the passport.

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Hong Kong
Timeline
Posted
On 9/8/2023 at 11:07 AM, Gijo12 said:

My Child application -

Passport application submitted at local City Hall: 8/28

Passport status changed to "In Process" and payment cashed: 9/5

Record locator starts with 18


I paid for expediate and 2 day shipping. Finger crossing as we are traveling on 11/5!!!

Update just received the passport today

9/28!! Yeah!

I-751 Process:

VSC received Petition: June 18, 2018
NOA Date: June 20, 2018
Biometrics Date: July 26, 2018
Approval Date: July 12, 2019
Card received Date: July 20, 2019

N-400 Process:
N400 filed online: July 20, 2019
Biometrics Date: August 12, 2019
Interview Date: October 6, 2020
Approval Date: October 9, 2020
Oath Ceremony scheduled notice: October 14, 2020
Oath Ceremony Date: November 24, 2020
Posted

9/23 Passport application submitted at local USPS

9/28 status changed to in process 

 

I requested expedite but they processed my application as routine service so had to call them to correct it.

Locator 42

2/13/23 Mailed application to USCIS

2/15/23 USCIS Received Application 

2/25/23 USCIS Scheduled for bio appointment (online update)

3/15/23 Bio appointment 

3/15/23 Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

7/25/23 Interview was scheduled  

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On 9/30/2023 at 5:48 PM, ArizonaPHX said:

9/23 Passport application submitted at local USPS

9/28 status changed to in process 

 

I requested expedite but they processed my application as routine service so had to call them to correct it.

Locator 42

 

Received my passport today, didn’t  expect it o be that fast

2/13/23 Mailed application to USCIS

2/15/23 USCIS Received Application 

2/25/23 USCIS Scheduled for bio appointment (online update)

3/15/23 Bio appointment 

3/15/23 Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

7/25/23 Interview was scheduled  

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Posted

Sent in passport application expidited 10/10. Passport received 10/30. Locator 42. Will now be waiting for supporting documents. Anyone here know how soon after the passport do they come? Thanks! 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
Timeline
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5 minutes ago, majamorena said:

Sent in passport application expidited 10/10. Passport received 10/30. Locator 42. Will now be waiting for supporting documents. Anyone here know how soon after the passport do they come? Thanks! 

Wife's took 7 weeks after passport arrived...but I have heard of some returning within a couple weeks. 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Posted
4 hours ago, majamorena said:

Sent in passport application expidited 10/10. Passport received 10/30. Locator 42. Will now be waiting for supporting documents. Anyone here know how soon after the passport do they come? Thanks! 

 

Mine arrived about a week after I received my passport, same locator 42

2/13/23 Mailed application to USCIS

2/15/23 USCIS Received Application 

2/25/23 USCIS Scheduled for bio appointment (online update)

3/15/23 Bio appointment 

3/15/23 Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

7/25/23 Interview was scheduled  

 
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