Passport Woes

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Desa

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Just venting!

Had plans to go to Grand Cayman next week which got derailed because of Ivan. Changed our plans to go to Curacao.

A few weeks ago we decided "Hey, lets get our passports so we won't have the ole "your name does not match your drivers license" problem".

Do we have time? Oh yes, "We can get your pass port in less than two weeks if you want to pay a ridiculous amount of money for a document to prove you are you".

Go to a passport agency pay 368 USD (for two passports) to have it processed by what they call "expedited". "you will have it in less than two weeks." I said "Thats worth it since we are planning on leaving in 3 weeks."

6 days later I get my passport. I am like "Wow" that was worth the extra money, but where is my wifes?

Wait a few days, still does not show up. Call passport agency to see if there is a problem. "No, there is no problem, hers is just in a different stack, it should go out in a day or two."

Reminded them that it was to be expedited. Yes, we see that, it should go out in a day or two.

Two weeks was up on Thursday. I called again (4th time).
Just double checking, when do you think it might get completed?
answer "Pretty sure it will make todays mail."

I asked a simple question "When does your mail go out?" Answer "5 pm" So I asked "what time is it there now?" (I was eager to track it in the usps) answer: "I wouldn't have that information." I said "Let me guess, you are no where near the passport agency in New Orleans?" answer: "No sir, I am on the East coast."

Great, how do I know if it will go out today?
Answer " It is processed and should go out today."

16 days after the application date it finally showed up. Here is the real kicker. When I compare the passport numbers, hers was processed 6 places in front of mine but took another 10 days to get.

I feel better now. (because we leave tomorrow)
 
Have a nice vacation! You have earned it with your waiting.

For an immigration agency, that little number is not actually that bad, try applying to live here, that takes time!!! ;)
 

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