Answer: Regular processing takes 4-6 weeks. Expediting a passport at an acceptance facility (new) or by mail (renewal) takes 2-3 weeks. Emergency passports can be processed at regional centers. Processing at these locations can take up to 8 business day.
Typically, the purpose of a white paper is to advocate that a certain position is the best way to go or that a certain solution is best for a particular problem.
If you write a white paper for a commercial purpose, mention your products/services last to ensure that your readers read the whole paper. If you advertise before convincing your readers of the truths of your argument, they are more likely to be turned off.