Tag Archives: U. S. Department of State

Passport Delivery Updates Processing Time

Passport Fair

The U.S. Department of State is offering faster processing times for U.S. passports for customers. Now, the routine processing of a passport application is now seven to 10 weeks, down from 10 to 13 weeks. The expeditated processing – for the additional $60 fee – is now three to five, down from seven to nine weeks. The processing times begin the day the U.S. Department of State receives the application…

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Trump Approves Pharr-Reynosa Bridge Expansion

Pharr International Bridge

On Dec. 31, President Donald J. Trump issued a presidential permit for the expansion of the Pharr International Bridge. The 2020 permit amends the current permit to allow for the addition of another bridge at the international port of entry. This second span will add additional lanes to completely separate trucks and cars. Dedicated lanes for empties, full cargo, certified cargo and passenger vehicles will add capacity and reduce wait times. Pharr…

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