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Americans Wanting New Passport Wait More Than Four Months

Delays for new passports expected to get worse

  • Rising demand in international travel has resulted in a backlog of U.S. passport applications. 
  • When accounting for processing and mailing time, Americans may be subject to wait over four months for a routine passport application to be completed.
  • The U.S. State Department said the delays are expected to get worse as the busy summer travel season approaches.
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