Looking for others who are experiencing issues filing and or obtaining a us passport

[HRQX 4,145]

5 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:

You can clearly just send in your certified certificate. application and passport pics and fee's.

Incorrect. For first-time passport must apply at acceptance facility: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/where-to-apply.html OP already stated that Post Office is only acceptance facility nearby.

[JFH 12,191]

Where is he traveling to imminently that he needs a passport in a pandemic? Is that wise that he travels now, given that you are about to have surgery and he will be caring for you? 

[carmel34 3,650]

1 hour ago, joybe4me said:

Also let me state the obvious....no one will pay for the lost income when my husband cant replace his job in the event of that happening and while the replacement of the funds may be an avenue it is not infact at all a solution for the new citizen.

A US passport is not necessary to get a new job, if he has a state ID or driver's license and an unrestricted SS card, he'll be fine without a passport.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

 

I understand your frustration with the passport application process, but they prefer original documents per the instructions, and the certified copy option is at the discretion of the accepting agent (US postal worker).  As the passport evidence instructions state, "in some cases, you may be able to submit a certified copy..."  You could try another post office or qualified acceptance agency and try to convince them, but if they say original documents only, they can require originals.  I'm not sure that the idea to sue the US Government over this would be worth your time, money, stress... but I agree with you that sending a complaint to your US congress persons might be the best way to try and fix it for future applicants.

 

Good luck!

[Loren Y 2,756]

You stand a better chance of winning the powerball than having your passport and certificate lost in the mail. Does it happen, sure, but no where near as often as I think you believe. 

[Orangesapples 1,954]

9 hours ago, carmel34 said:

A US passport is not necessary to get a new job, if he has a state ID or driver's license and an unrestricted SS card, he'll be fine without a passport.

 

 

It depends on the job. Some jobs are for US citizens only and other jobs are for US persons (either citizens or permanent residents) only. 

[joybe4me 0]

9 hours ago, JFH said:

Where is he traveling to imminently that he needs a passport in a pandemic? Is that wise that he travels now, given that you are about to have surgery and he will be caring for you? 

He isn't traveling but it is highly recommended with his citizenship to obtain a passport. Passports are also easier once obtained to replace if lost so it is preferable to show that as proof of citizenship rather the the naturalization documents upon hire. On the flip side of that we have been separated from his family for years now and unable to travel internationally (He always gets detained at the border so we don't do that)....we may not be traveling any time soon but we have waited long enough to even feel like that could be a possibility for us. He needs to see his mom at some point. Its been over 4 years since he has visited with them. 

[JFH 12,191]

1 hour ago, joybe4me said:

He isn't traveling but it is highly recommended with his citizenship to obtain a passport. Passports are also easier once obtained to replace if lost so it is preferable to show that as proof of citizenship rather the the naturalization documents upon hire. On the flip side of that we have been separated from his family for years now and unable to travel internationally (He always gets detained at the border so we don't do that)....we may not be traveling any time soon but we have waited long enough to even feel like that could be a possibility for us. He needs to see his mom at some point. Its been over 4 years since he has visited with them. 

But a passport isn’t necessary for a job. He can show his overseas passport or his state drivers license to confirm identity and his unrestricted SSN card to show work eligibility. Yes a passport is “easier” as it covers both identity and work eligibility but it’s not necessary. Many US citizens don’t have passports. That’s why there are various documents you can submit to an employer to satisfy the I-9 requirements. 

[SalishSea 18,000]

15 hours ago, joybe4me said:

I will go to the lawyers who fight these cases...

If you're suing the US government for causing you to have "lost wages," an expensive legal team isn't really in the cards.

[geroaj 46]

I know.. i wish we were able to send a copy... i got my certificate and apply for

passport next day..tomorrow will be 9 weeks waiting for that passport... hope it does not take longer than 12 weeks.. really want my certificate back.