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getagrip_already

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52. I agree.....

Wed Aug 23, 2023, 07:47 PM

Aug 2023

I was referring to the incredibly long times people are experiencing waiting for passports.

But I suppose if the system was snapping they would have been notified much sooner. Or if the process was more efficient, the photos would have been rejected up front.

No matter, the system needs to be fixed and we are in charge of it.

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Well, I'm writing this to 1.Warn folks who are waiting for PASSPORTS. 2. Express fustration. [View all] usaf-vet Aug 2023 OP

Many years ago when I got my original passport, the instructions marybourg Aug 2023 #1

The change was made in 2016. Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #57

Passports fall under State Department NCDem47 Aug 2023 #2

Actually, it is politically fucked up.. by trump getagrip_already Aug 2023 #6

Good to know! NCDem47 Aug 2023 #32

Why wouldn't they go back to the previous vendors that had already been vetted & had the equipment? MichMan Aug 2023 #40

They need new contracts, have to go out to bid..... getagrip_already Aug 2023 #43

It doesn't take 2 years. former9thward Aug 2023 #41

I'm trying to be obtuse.... getagrip_already Aug 2023 #45

I am familiar with government contracts. former9thward Aug 2023 #46

I agree..... getagrip_already Aug 2023 #52

"Is this yet another GQP attempt . . ." Sympthsical Aug 2023 #3

I don't recommend that approach. Nope. MineralMan Aug 2023 #5

It's safe to say it's tongue in cheek Sympthsical Aug 2023 #12

Well, then...carry on... MineralMan Aug 2023 #19

Yeah, folks should never ever do this obamanut2012 Aug 2023 #10

In hindsight Sympthsical Aug 2023 #13

LOL!!! Kali Aug 2023 #26

We renewed ours in the spring. piddyprints Aug 2023 #4

Passports are a function of the U.S. State Department. former9thward Aug 2023 #42

You are correct. piddyprints Aug 2023 #47

how far in advance of the expiration date can you renew? jcgoldie Aug 2023 #7

Basically whenever obamanut2012 Aug 2023 #9

i see jcgoldie Aug 2023 #11

Yes, but they send it back after the new one is issued - with 2 big holes punched in it. Talitha Aug 2023 #20

do it a year in advance Tetrachloride Aug 2023 #21

My passport expired in March. I re applied in February. Printed out the form, signed it and sent mitch96 Aug 2023 #24

We just signed some legal papers & the attorney made us use blue ink. CrispyQ Aug 2023 #29

New Zealand. A HERETIC I AM Aug 2023 #50

OH MAN I would LOVE to go to NZ. I like to ride motorcycles and that place just screams mitch96 Aug 2023 #51

I've had the good fortune to have driven a vehicle in all 50 states! A HERETIC I AM Aug 2023 #54

"and just fuck around for months? " now THATS my kind of vacation.. just mess around mitch96 Aug 2023 #55

I was working in Fairbanks last November A HERETIC I AM Aug 2023 #56

Way cool pic's. Stuff us "civilians" don't get to see about the workings of trucks. I was in mitch96 Aug 2023 #58

I'm in my 50s, and you could never wear glasses in passport photos obamanut2012 Aug 2023 #8

I'm wearing glasses in my current one, as is my spouse. Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #61

My wife and I recently applied for passports ... Earth-shine Aug 2023 #14

The requirement is listed on the Dept of State website Chakaconcarne Aug 2023 #15

I have been very lucky. peacebuzzard Aug 2023 #16

I did the same for an unexpected trip Zeitghost Aug 2023 #60

I simply stood in the drop off line and picked up at the designated time. peacebuzzard Aug 2023 #63

I believe the changes are post COVID Zeitghost Aug 2023 #65

Could be indeed covid has changed quite a few things; peacebuzzard Aug 2023 #66

I understand Zeitghost Aug 2023 #67

GOP mantra for decades: federal government doesn't work & cannot perform basic functions. ... Hekate Aug 2023 #17

Three in our family applied for passport cards the first week of March Wednesdays Aug 2023 #18

We have a friend who lost several thousand of dollars in airfare and hotel expenses. Because of late usaf-vet Aug 2023 #23

Hi usaf-vet, I'm in Lincoln county WI. Talitha Aug 2023 #22

Ask Donnie and his friends. I'm sure they won't be needing theirs! Wonder Why Aug 2023 #25

I had to remove my glasses for my DL photo last year. CrispyQ Aug 2023 #27

I went to renew mine edbermac Aug 2023 #28

Interesting. I renewed last winter online Jerry2144 Aug 2023 #30

Online renewal has been "paused" mnhtnbb Aug 2023 #33

I right know that Jerry2144 Aug 2023 #35

I have a trip out of the US planned and paid for in April 2024. Grammy23 Aug 2023 #31

post offices often screw up passport applications mainer Aug 2023 #34

Ours expire next June. Old Crank Aug 2023 #36

"Which likely had the effect of slowing down mail-in ballots" brooklynite Aug 2023 #37

On my present US passport, which expires in 2025, I'm wearing glasses. However, GoneOffShore Aug 2023 #38

While it may not be the most convenient; many town clerk's offices deal with passports/renewals EarthFirst Aug 2023 #39

My sympathies. Just renewed ours Maeve Aug 2023 #44

I just renewed mine by mail with the US Embassy here in Stockholm. Mailed in the old one, and both Celerity Aug 2023 #48

All 50 states issue compliant ID only cards. KentuckyWoman Aug 2023 #49

Renewed Mine NowISeetheLight Aug 2023 #53

It may be too late for you - but I had a similar experience with my last renewal. Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #59

TY for the reminder. Duppers Aug 2023 #62

I got my passport photos at my local AAA office, submitted the docs at the local post office, and chia Aug 2023 #64