There was an article in this morning's Arizona Republic about the long delays in processing ne
w passport applications. Instead of four to six weeks, it is now taking up to 10 weeks for passports to be processed. This is the result of the new passport regulations for Canada and Mexico.
So, if you are planning on studying abroad this summer or fall, please apply for your passport now! For those of you going abroad this fall, you may think you have plenty of time, but you will need to apply for your visa duing the summer and will need your passport in hand to do that.
To learn more about applying for a passport, including downloading the application and locating a passport acceptance facility, visit the State Department website at http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.