I just tried to renew my passport [View All]

[China_cat]

and was told that I needed 'proof of departure';

You must provide a copy of ONE of the following :

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your foreign travel plane ticket
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your printed travel itinerary showing foreign travel
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If this is a business trip, you may present a business letter from your employer. Click here for more instructions and a sample letter.

I've never had to do this before. Anybody else run into this? Since I'm not going any place...my passport is just about to expire...I like having it available, I was told to come back when I have a ticket.