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  • US Passport application-Routine vs Expedite

    Just wanted to let everyone know that there is a glitch in the US passport application system where when you apply for expedited Passport the system first puts it online as Routine service, which gets updated to Expedite in a few days. So instead of googling and searching for an answer like I did, sit tight and it will be updated soon.

    Best regards,

    CK

  • #2
    Thanks

    Thanks for the heads up.

    Yeah, you're right, the system is crazy. I know of one couple who applied together for expedited processing and the system showed one application as expedited while the other as regular.

    They also got one passport very quickly but the second one didn't make it.

    They had to make numerous phone calls just to get the second passport.

    THE WORST WAS THAT USPS SENDS BOTH THE APPLICATIONS SEPARATELY BY EXPRESS MAIL, THEREBY CHARGING $16.25 EXTRA FOR THE SERVICE. THEY CLAIM IT'S THE PASSPORT OFFICE'S REQUIREMENT. EITHER WAY THE CUSTOMER LOSES OUT.

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    • #3
      Here is the follow up:
      I got my passport today, door to door in 8 days. (Overnight shipping both ways, and expedited process). As a reminder, make sure the postal service writes the word EXPEDITED on the envelope. Otherwise it just sits there with the regular mail until someone opens it!

      Best regards,

      CK

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      • #4
        Congratulations. You're absolutely right

        Congrats to you for getting your US passport in record time.

        Yes, you're absolutely correct, make sure the USPS personnel puts the large yellow sticker/label EXPEDITE on the front of the express mail envelope.

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