get a second passport while waiting?

[giant]

Hi -

The US will allow for a second passport to be issued when "You need a U.S. passport for urgent international travel but your application for a foreign visa is delayed or cannot be processed in time for your travel."

Given the longer than usual passport return times people are experiencing, this seems like a good path given my need to travel for both business and to check in on elderly parents in the US. Has anyone done this? Are there any requirements that you stay on the island after application?

Thanks,
Giant

[littlerr]

What 'application'? Citizenship? First-time registrations? Visas? Driving licence?

Business travel and checking-in on parents do not usually fall into categories of 'urgent' travels. It's up to the embassy to make the final decision but they are pretty routine reasons, so you would need a strong argument why this travel is needed right now.