Merchant mariners aboard the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) on Jan. 24, 2020. (U.S.

U.S. passport application processing times increased up to 13 weeks ahead of summer travels during this year’s unprecedented demand. Getty Images Passport processing times have extended again as U.S.

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — As the busy summer travel season kicks off, international travelers are having a hard time getting their passports due to processing delays. "We’ve always had some delays with ...

The wait for a U.S. passport may be back to normal after a pandemic-induced backlog. By Derek M. Norman Among the many aspects of travel that the pandemic disrupted, one issue was more bureaucratic — ...

Because of a nationwide injunction, first-time DACA applications haven't been reviewed by the federal government since 2021, ...

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Processing times for new and renewed passports have increased again. The updated timeline, 10 to 13 weeks, leaves some would-be travelers feeling desperate. By Isabella Kwai With international travel ...

If you need to apply for or renew a U.S. Passport, it’s best to be proactive and allow more time than usual. The U.S. State Department is warning of extended processing delays, which can take several ...

The 2026-27 form launched a week earlier than usual and shows improvements compared to previous years, which were mired in ...

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – The U.S. Department of State (USDS) released an alert Friday morning stating passport processing times have increased. The USDS recently said, “We are approaching what is ...