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Hello, 

I applied for US passport on 06/23 - Online it shows application was recieved on 06/27- and in process. Whats the general timeline to get my passport in hand? 

 

My spouse is yet to apply for his -Can we apply for our kids passports the same time we apply? 

 

Any suggestions appreciated! 

 

Thanks! 

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We applied for wife's first US passport on 2/6/23...paid for expedited service and 1 day shipping.  Passport arrived on 3/21/23.... took 6 weeks.  

Then, her Naturalization Certificate arrived 7 weeks after passport arrived. 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

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.. 
 

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1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

We applied for wife's first US passport on 2/6/23...paid for expedited service and 1 day shipping.  Passport arrived on 3/21/23.... took 6 weeks.  

Then, her Naturalization Certificate arrived 7 weeks after passport arrived. 

wait expedited is 6 weeks. ouch...

duh

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1 hour ago, faithful12 said:

My spouse is yet to apply for his -Can we apply for our kids passports the same time we apply?

Kids and Dad can apply at the  same time. 

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57 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

wait expedited is 6 weeks. ouch...

I think it's longer than that now.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

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.. 
 

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5 hours ago, faithful12 said:

Hello, 

I applied for US passport on 06/23 - Online it shows application was recieved on 06/27- and in process. Whats the general timeline to get my passport in hand? 

 

My spouse is yet to apply for his -Can we apply for our kids passports the same time we apply? 

 

Any suggestions appreciated! 

 

Thanks! 

On your application status page it should say how long it takes. I applied in LA on 6/24 and it was received on 6/29 in the Tucson, AZ office. My status says "In Process" and that it will take 10-13 weeks since I opted for Routine Service.

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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Expedited service is currently 7-9 weeks. 

K1 to AOS                                                                                   AOS/EAD/AP                                                                      N-400

03/01/2018 - I-129F Mailed                                              06/19/2019 - NOA1 Date                                              01/27/2023 - N-400 Filed Online

03/08/2018 - NOA1 Date                                                    07/11/2019 - Biometrics Appt                                   02/23/2023 - Biometrics Appt
09/14/2018 - NOA2 Date                                                    12/13/2019 - EAD/AP Approved                               04/03/2023 - Interview Scheduled

10/16/2018 - NVC Received                                              12/17/2019 - Interview Scheduled                          05/10/2023 - Interview - APPROVED!

10/21/2018 - Packet 3 Received                                      01/29/2020 - Interview - APPROVED!                  OFFICIALLY A U.S. CITIZEN! 

12/30/2018 - Packet 3 Sent                                               02/04/2020 - Green Card Received! 

01/06/2019 - Packet 4 Received                                     ROC - I-751

01/29/2019 - Interview - APPROVED!                           11/02/2021 - Mailed ROC Packet

02/05/2019 - Visa Received                                             11/04/2021 - NOA1 Date

05/17/2019 - U.S. Arrival                                                     01/19/2022 - Biometrics Waived

05/24/2019 - Married ❤️                                                    02/04/2023 - Transferred to New Office

06/14/2019 - Mailed AOS Packet                                    05/10/2023 - APPROVED!

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Takes about 10 weeks now for standard processing. My wifes application was received on April 12th, and it just arrived last week on the 21st of June. I had scheduled the passport appointment 3 weeks ahead of time as soon as she passed the citizenship test. Then had to drive a few hours to the middle of nowhere post office to get an appointment within that 3 weeks. Make the appointment now, not sure where you live, but it takes about a month if your lucky to get a appointment for your first passport out here on the west coast. Unless you want to drop some cash there are agencies that will do if for 400-500 bucks same day.

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Any update on your case? Have your gotten your passport yet? @faithful12

I just applied for my kid expediate and 2 days shipping. The rep said please expect at least 11 weeks..... and We have to travel in the beginning of NOV... I am hoping for the best. 
 

On 6/29/2023 at 1:16 PM, faithful12 said:

Hello, 

I applied for US passport on 06/23 - Online it shows application was recieved on 06/27- and in process. Whats the general timeline to get my passport in hand? 

 

My spouse is yet to apply for his -Can we apply for our kids passports the same time we apply? 

 

Any suggestions appreciated! 

 

Thanks! 

 

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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3 minutes ago, Gijo12 said:

Any update on your case? Have your gotten your passport yet? @faithful12

I just applied for my kid expediate and 2 days shipping. The rep said please expect at least 11 weeks..... and We have to travel in the beginning of NOV... I am hoping for the best. 
 

 

Hey! Yes I got my passport - regular service (8 weeks)! Still waiting for my kids and spouse (they applied 2 wild After me). 

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22 hours ago, faithful12 said:

Hey! Yes I got my passport - regular service (8 weeks)! Still waiting for my kids and spouse (they applied 2 wild After me). 

Congratulations!  Applied 7/19, received 7/31 mailed regular and still waiting.  I assume still a month and a half to go...

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Hi,
I recently became a US citizen and got my naturalization certificate. My father is very ill and I need to visit him in my country as soon as possible. This happened recently, and I didn't have a chance to apply for my first US passport in the US. My question is: can I apply for my first US passport at the US embassy in my country? So I can return to the US using that passport, after visiting my parents for a couple of months?
 
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