My first US Passport!!

So as some of you know I became a US citizen last November   I applied for my passport near the end of February and chose the regular "6-week" processing time because I didn't have any pressing trips planned.  Well of course, that all changed when I decided to go over to England for a week in May, so I've been on pins and needles waiting for my passport to get here. So, eight weeks later (with my non-refundable ticket and departure date creeping ever closer) my passport *finally* arrived in my mailbox today!! I actually called the passport information line last week and found out that all the agencies are running behind (especially New Orleans, where my passport was processed.) 

Anyway, I am so relieved, and excited!  A US passport means not only can I leave the country for my trip, but that I have easier access to so many other countries now (no more visas for visiting Europe!) And of course, it's a real, concrete reminder that I am *really* done with US immigration FOREVER!! 

I think they are always running behind!  They told me that when I applied for mine last fall with my new name in it!  I paid for the expedited service cause I had no idea how long it would take!  Congrats and happy trails!!

YAY!  And Congrats!  My df had no fun with US immigration when he came for a visit, so I can only imagine!  But I'm glad you have better access all around!

Congrats!  Mine took eight weeks as well.  It took only four weeks for some others I know, but I guess processing time varies.

But that's no matter now...you have your passport!

Congrats to you! What a relief for you and in plenty of time! Now the big question... how's the picture? 

YAY!!

Awww awesome! congrats! 

Great news!   

Congrats!! You're official!

Thanks everyone!

Now the big question... how's the picture? 

*sigh* Let's not even go there...    Hopefully I'll get married sometime in the next ten years so I have an excuse to get a new passport (with a new picture!!)