Sent off my British passport for renewal..
Feb 19th 2010, 2:15 pm
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Sent off my British passport for renewal..
I sent my passport (together with the renewal form, original passport, credit card authorisation form, and two UK-size photographs, one verified by my boss) to the Washington office on February 9 2010. I listed my travel date as March 10.
As of February 19, no payment has been processed, which is basically the 10 day turnaround they aim to have your application in the system.
I will keep you guys updated as by default, I think I am now the most recent person to send in a passport renewal. Thanks.
PS> British citizen, moved to Texas in 2005, now a permanent resident through marriage. My UK passport expired last month.
As of February 19, no payment has been processed, which is basically the 10 day turnaround they aim to have your application in the system.
I will keep you guys updated as by default, I think I am now the most recent person to send in a passport renewal. Thanks.
PS> British citizen, moved to Texas in 2005, now a permanent resident through marriage. My UK passport expired last month.
Feb 19th 2010, 3:14 pm
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Re: Sent off my British passport for renewal..
I'm just about to send mine in for renewal too. Race you!
Feb 19th 2010, 6:31 pm
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Re: Sent off my British passport for renewal..
Ian
Feb 19th 2010, 9:18 pm
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Hi all, today I received my British passport back from Washington so thought you might like to know how long it took me..I posted it from Toronto on January 12th, they took payment about 10 working days later and I got it today Feb 19th! so about 5 1/2 weeks in total (with a closure in Washington because of the snow) good luck!
Feb 20th 2010, 1:22 pm
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Re: Sent off my British passport for renewal..
I sent my passport (together with the renewal form, original passport, credit card authorisation form, and two UK-size photographs, one verified by my boss) to the Washington office on February 9 2010. I listed my travel date as March 10.
As of February 19, no payment has been processed, which is basically the 10 day turnaround they aim to have your application in the system.
I will keep you guys updated as by default, I think I am now the most recent person to send in a passport renewal. Thanks.
PS> British citizen, moved to Texas in 2005, now a permanent resident through marriage. My UK passport expired last month.
As of February 19, no payment has been processed, which is basically the 10 day turnaround they aim to have your application in the system.
I will keep you guys updated as by default, I think I am now the most recent person to send in a passport renewal. Thanks.
PS> British citizen, moved to Texas in 2005, now a permanent resident through marriage. My UK passport expired last month.
Cheers!
Feb 20th 2010, 1:55 pm
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Re: Sent off my British passport for renewal..
You are a PR with conditions on your status... a subtle but important difference! 
Nope!
Yes.
Nope!
Ian
Do I need to do anything 'special' other than a regular renewal?
I hear that my new passport will have a new number.
Would this affect my PR status at all or how my card works the next time I leave and re-enter the US?
Ian
Feb 22nd 2010, 5:20 pm
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Re: Sent off my British passport for renewal..
Mine arrived at the embassy on February 2nd and my credit card has still not been charged either. No idea what is going on. Rather frustrating I must say. Just a simple renewal.
Feb 23rd 2010, 4:00 pm
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Yes no credit card charge for me yet either and I sent mine on the 9th. I told them my travel date is March 10 so they better get a move on.
Feb 23rd 2010, 5:21 pm
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I know there was snow there, but seriously. Mine has been there for 3 WEEKS and the process hasn't even started yet? That's just ridiculous.
Feb 25th 2010, 2:09 pm
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Feb 25 and still nothing, not even taken payment.
Feb 25th 2010, 3:11 pm
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we sent off a passport renewal for my son about end Jan. CC was charged Feb 3rd, new passport received back today
Feb 25th 2010, 3:15 pm
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Re: Sent off my British passport for renewal..
Can I still get an emergency passport from my local passport office if my original is in Washington waiting for renewal?
Feb 25th 2010, 3:48 pm
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My card was finally charged yesterday after they have had my passport for 22 days. So I guess now the 4 weeks starts.
Mar 2nd 2010, 10:42 pm
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Re: Sent off my British passport for renewal..
Blunder, I am almost on the same timeline as you - they received my renewal application on Feb 9th. I also have heard nothing and have not had my credit card charged. Reading through the posts here has at least made me realise it's not just me, which is a bit of a relief, even if the delay is not.
Brit78, have you received yours back yet?
Brit78, have you received yours back yet?
