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I’m going to Japan with my husband in may and I contacted my Spanish consulate and let them know that I have my Spanish passport with my maiden name and my gc with my married name. They said that they can add a page saying that I have both names but I’m legally know as married name. I’m going to take my married certificate but I’m still scared that this is going to be a problem to enter the US back again. Has anyone had any issues with this? Thank you

Hello, I really hope someone would be able to share their experience with me. So I'm having my oath ceremony in mid February, and I plan to apply for my passport soon after. I have an upcoming international trip in late April, which leaves about 9-10 weeks from my oath ceremony to my travel date. What confuses me is that, I'm changing my name during naturalization. I'm originally from Taiwan, and my name is Yi-Wen Chang (this is an example not real), sometimes that hyphen in my name gets omitted. Now, I'm changing my name to Jessica Yiwen Chang Brown, the reason being I've been using my English name since a long time ago, and I changed my last name to my married name. My question is here, when I apply for my passport after oath, would it be a problem that my government ID still shows my old name? While the NC shows my new name. On passport application form, it asks you to list out all other names you've used, I listed my old one, is that enough? Thank you.

I know it comes in two separate mails. I received my U.S Passport in the mail yesterday. When should I expect to receive CoN? Will there be another tracking # or notification?

I know it says 6-8 weeks from 5/21/24 but checking here to see how long it’s taking? I did regular processing. Anyone get rejected or was asked for more information? This is my first time applying. I used the form filler and left DOB blank for my father because I don’t know. Acceptance agent said to put ‘Unknown’ with pen so I did. I also did the paper application but agent said we can accept the printed form filler with unknown in pen written. Would this cause any concerns? Passport size picture was taken at FedEx. Anyone take it there? Any issues?

I setup an appointment at a county clerk office instead of USPS (post office had horrible reviews all over). My father is deceased. What am I putting for date of birth? He had a Pakistan Passport but it only shows the year on it but doesn’t have city and country of birth on it. Why does the agency collect parents information? I use the form filler online. I want to write a check since my bank charges $10 for each money order but my personal check has my old postal address on it. Would that be a problem? The $35 I will pay on cash because they charge a convenience fee for credit card transactions. Does the copy of my Texas Driver License has to be on same page or can it be on different page? I took my passport size picture at a FedEx office. They say that they are government compliant. Has there been any issues getting the picture rejected from FedEx? Do I need to bring my Mother’s Certificate of Naturalization?

Hi all, Had my FB4 immigrant visa interview at montreal on Jan 10, 2023. I was approved on the spot in 2 minutes and was told that my passport should return in 2 weeks. On CEAC it shows "refused" the day of the interview.. I understand that it's probably administrative processing. I was never given a 221g or a refusal only a "I intend to approve". Our passports are still at the consulate. Is anyone in a familiar situation?

Hi all, My wife who has a Pakistani passport is planning on applying for a Turkey visit visa. I was wondering, if my wife has a visa rejection stamp from Turkey, will this cause her case to go into Administrative Processing the after interview, or could any other issue happen? I would imagine a visa rejection stamp from snother country would not look good, but she does already have travel history to other countries. Thank you!

Hi Everyone! I'm trying to figure out the best option in terms of passport pickup from a dropbox location or delivery. Would those of you who have gotten a k1 visa from Mumbai share how long it took to receive your passport after the interview and which method you chose? Thanks so much!

Received my visa recently. Did not contain a yellow packet and only had my passport. Visa says: Annotation: 212 (g) (2) (B) PL 107-208. Child Status Protection Act. IV DOCS IN CCD. ---- Questions: 1. Where's the packet? 2. Where can I find my A-Number?

Hi all, I've received the interview letter, and my interview at the Dublin US Consulate is scheduled for the 19th of October 2023. In preparation for the interview, I've been trying to schedule the required medical test at Mater Hospital. Unfortunately, after reaching out via email, I was informed that the earliest available date for the medical test is the 23rd of October. This timing has left me a bit concerned considering the proximity to my interview date. I kindly request your advice and assistance on this matter. Is there any possibility of expediting the medical test process? I find myself in a bit of a dilemma and would greatly appreciate your insights and suggestions on how best to approach and resolve this situation.

I know that there're only selected LBC branches that can deliver my passport. My questions are: 1. To where / what address do I write? Is it this address? (Note: Embassy's address on their website is almost exactly the same - except it's 1000 and not 0930. Don't know what those numbers mean.) 2. Do I only have to put my passport, 221g, etc ... in an envelope? (Brown, short). 3. Does anyone know how long it'll take for them to get back to me after receiving my passport? Guestimate is fine.

Good day to everyone I have a question that I couldn't find an answer to anywhere. And I really appreciate if someone from the community can help with advice or opinion. This year I got naturalization and applied for passports for me and my child (11 years old). She was born in Ukraine and is a citizen of this country and always lives with me. Her biological father, whose whereabouts I have not known for many years, therefore cannot sign his consent to a passport. He is a citizen of another country and has never been to the States. I filled out form ds-5525 and a cover letter explaining the details. After 3 months, I received a response from the passport agency that I should send documents such as: Court order specifically permitting the applying parent/guardian to apply for the child's U. S. passport; or Court order granting sole legal custody to the applying parent/guardian ;or A court order authorizing the minor to travel outside the US with the applying parent. But this is not logical, because, being a citizen of another state, my daughter can leave the States without any permission on her Ukrainian passport. What could be the solution? Submit form ds-5525 again with explanation? Submit a request to the court for permission to issue a passport ( where to start, where to go? How is this possible if all the documents - birth certificate, divorce, etc. are in the passport agency? )? You can wait until she turns 16 and apply without the permission of the other parent. But my husband is active duty in our army and we may soon leave for another country in his service. And I'm worried that then my daughter will have a problem returning to the states, because, being a permanent resident, you can be absent from the country for no more than 6 months. Thank you in advance

Can anyone who went to the USA Embassy and got there interview can you please post below when you actually received your passport back (days wise) How long did it took you?