You may be eligible for benefits based on an assessment of all factors, including your age, occupation, job limitations, prior pregnancy history, current medical condition, and your physicianâs/practitionerâs certification that you are unable to do your regular or customary work.
Passport processing takes up to 10 weeks during the busier times of year, notes the U.S. Department of State website. Renew your passport well in advance of your travel to ensure you receive it before your trip.
Processing times vary depending on the volume of applications. The average time for a mailed-in application is 4 weeks. If the application is submitted in person at the passport office, you can obtain your passport in 24 hours.