The U.S. Department of State has encouraged U.S. citizens to submit applications about six month in advance. Routine renewals currently take about 18 weeks (12 weeks for processing and six weeks in the mail); expedited processing takes about 12 weeks (six weeks for processing and six weeks in the mail) and requires and additional $60 fee.
Reasons for longer wait times include increased demand (post-pandemic), State Department staffing shortages and U.S. Postal Service delays.
Welcome back! After physical, mental and social difficulties, the storm is passing and the sun is beginning to shine …
People are venturing out and venues are opening – travelers are looking for trip information. Shotime Productions put 11 trips “on hold” in 2020 and now 2022 is looking cautiously optimistic. With safety and common sense at the front of every decision, plans are solidifying slowly. Now, see three international trips that are ready for you to join. Our Steinway friends are planning to return to NYC in early December, but anyone can join that group. All major US cities are opening, show curtains are rising, and groups are excited to travel again.
UPCOMING TRIPS
2023
ITALY
ALASKA
Other Trips
Overnight to see the Ark Encounter in Kentucky
New York City for Steinway factory and Radio City
LONDON / PARIS (March 2024)
Every trip is a well-planned, cost effective itinerary that promises smiles. Since 2010, Shotime Productions is able to bring success on a large scale, yet as a company – is small enough for individual, personal attention.
I think I’m going to rack up my Tim Horton’s points this year.
Be encouraged, be positive, be safe as we anticipate many will enjoy traveling soon. I will answer every email. I look forward to many, many good things ahead … so now, ready … “Let’s go!”
So, to end this short note, let me say that I am excited about the future of travel in general and with ShoPro specifically. There will be many updates to this website so please check back for details and opportunities as we all learn how to do what we so love – then “Let’s go!”
Email me for questions, comments or just to say HI … Steve (Mr. O. )
Steven H. Olsen, President, Shotime Productions LLC
Laura Ulaszek, Communications Director
Shotimeproductions@gmail.com 734-751-3318