I am applying doing 中国护照换发 in Houston. It is said that 中国领事馆会把旧护照剪角后退还. My question is, when the old one will be returned? Along with the new one or when I submitted the application? When I applied today, they took my old one. Please help asap. If necessary, I will go back to Chinese consulate houston tomorrow asking for it before I drive 400 miles back to home. Thanks.