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Monday, April 18th, 2011
A recent Rush Passport™ blog entry spoke about US citizens who owe millions of dollars in back taxes to the IRS and their passports are still valid. Many US Citizens feel that anyone who owes money to the IRS should not be issued valid passports until their balances are cleared. Other US citizens feel that the US Department of State should not interfere with the right for a citizen to get a passport regardless of whether or not they owe money to the IRS.
As this debate rolls along, it seems that the US is not the only country that has troubles with people who owes millions in back taxes and can still apply for, receive and new passport.
In New Delhi, Lieutenant Governor Iqbal Singh has admitted that he had recommended that Hasan Ali Khan’s passport be expedited on humanitarian grounds. Even though Khan faces charges of tax evasion and money laundering, Singh reportedly used his policital power to order Khan’s passport applicantion to be expedited even though Khan owes the government millions of dollars.
It seems that this passport problem is a global one. Citizens want to have the privilege of owning a passport, regardless of whether or not they owe back taxes. Proponents feel that this withholding a person’s passport based on money owed may provide another economic stimulus to the company.
If you need passport photos or other passport services such as an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.
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Sunday, April 17th, 2011
Do I need a new passport if I don’t look like the person in the passport photo anymore? Passport photos don’t always do the passport holder justice. But, there are times when the passport doesn’t look anything like the passport holder. I’m not talking about fake passports, I’m talking about a person whose passport photo doesn’t look like them at all. The adult US passport is valid for ten years. A lot can happen to a person’s appearance in ten years that can make their passport photo unrecognizable.
The most common change that a person can undergo in ten years is to their hair. Hair can turn gray, it can be dyed different colors or it can fall out completely. A person can grow or shave off facial hair. But, for the most part, it may be unlikely that hair would change so much that the passport holder would be detained due to concerns that the passport is not theirs.
However, a person’s weight may fluctuate in ten years to the point where they may be unrecognizable with regard to their passport photo and their appearance in person. People may experience such a drastic weight gain or weight loss in ten years that they look nothing like their passport photos.
A person’s passport may not be accepted for travel by border officials if their appearance has changed to the point at which they cannot be identified from the photo in their passport. If this is the case, the person should apply for a new passport, even if the old passport has not yet expired yet.
In addition to changes to hair and weight, there are other instances in which a person may need to apply for a new passport due to concerns over the passport photo matching their appearance. Anyone who has undergone significant facial cosmetic plastic surgery or trauma to the face may need to apply for a new passport. A person with added or removed facial piercings or tattoos may also need to apply for a new passport. Another reason that a person may need to apply for a new passport is if they have undergone a transgender procedure.
Last, but not least, a child may get an adult passport at age 16 and may have aged so drastically before the 10 years of the passport’s validity is up that they need to apply for a new passport.
If you feel that you are unrecognizable from your passport photo, you can apply for a new passport. If you think that you can still be identified from your passport photo, then you do not need to apply for a new passport.
If you feel that you need a new passport because your appearance has changed to the point that you are unrecognizable in comparison to your passport photo, contact Rush Passport™.
If you need passport photos or other passport services such as an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011
It is important to follow the rules of passport photos when attempting to take your own passport photos for the passport application. Taking passport photos of an adult is a much different process than taking a passport photo of a baby or toddler.
When taking a passport photo of a baby or toddler, it is important to be sure that there is nobody else in the photo. The child must be looking at the camera with his/her eyes open for the passport photo to be acceptable.
Here is a tip on how to take an acceptable passport photo of your baby. It is a good idea to lay your baby on his / her back on a plain white sheet. This will help to ensure that the baby’s head is supported and will give you the best chance of satisfying the passport photo requirements.
Another good idea involves covering a car seat with a plain white sheet. Place the child into the car seat and then take the passport photo.
The passport photo must be printed in color on photo quality paper. It must be precisely 2 inches by 2 inches.
The best way to ensure that you get an acceptable passport photo is to have a passport photo specialist take the baby’s passport photo for you. At Rush Passport™ our passport photo professionals can take a professional passport photo of your child that is certain to be accepted by the US Dept of State.
If you need passport photos or other passport services such as an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.
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Friday, April 15th, 2011
What size does a passport photo have to be? Can I wear my glasses in my passport photo? Should I smile in my passport photo? Can I wear my uniform in my passport photo? Am I allowed to wear a hat in my passport photo? Passport photos must adhere to strict regulations. The passport photo is an important part of the passport application process. It is recommended that a person use a professional passport photo service to have the best chances of the passport photo being accepted. However, it is possible if you would like to try to take your own passport photo. Before attempting to take your own passport photo it is important to keep in mind the following guidelines.
Follow these 10 tips to passport photos and how to make sure that they are accepted:
1. First, it may sound like a no brainer, but be sure to print your passport photo in color.
2. Be sure to print the passport photo on photo quality paper.
3. The passport photo needs to be exactly 2 inches by 2 inches (51 centimeters by 51 centimeters)
4. The passport photo must be sized in such a way so that the subject’s head is located between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
5. The passport photo must be current (generally taken within the last 6 months)
6. The background for your passport photo should be white or off-white.
7. The passport photo must be taken with the subject fully facing forward.
8. The passport photo must feature a natural facial expression and both eyes must remain open.
9. The passport photo should have you wearing clothing that is typical of what you would wear normally. (A uniform should not be worn in a passport photo. No hats, headphones or head coverings should be worn for the passport photos. An exception is made for religious clothing that is worn on a daily basis.)
10. Prescription glasses and hearing aids may be worn for your passport photo. To avoid a glare due to eyeglasses, it is suggested to tilt the glasses downward of take the passport photo without a flash. (Tinted glasses are not acceptable unless you can provide a medical certificate.
If you want to be on the safe side when it comes to passport photos, just have a passport photo specialist take the passport photo for you. At Rush Passport™ our passport photo professionals can take a professional passport photo for you that is sure to be accepted.
If you need passport photos or other passport services such as an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.
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Monday, April 11th, 2011
In a previous Rush Passport blog entry it was stated that the government shutdown was averted and that “Passport Day in the USA” went off without a hitch. However, that statement is only half correct. The government shutdown was in fact averted, but as it turns out, “Passport Day in the USA” was canceled. It had been scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2011. The passport event was intended to offer passport applicants a Saturday in which they could apply for passports.
The bad news is that “Passport Day in the USA” was cancelled. The good news is that Rush Passport™ is always open on Saturdays to assist you with your passport needs. Rush Passport™ offers passport services Monday – Saturday at their New York City passport office.
There is no official word on whether or not “Passport Day in the USA” will be rescheduled, but in the meantime feel free to visit Rush Passport™ for all of your passport needs. We offer a variety of passport services including passport photos, passport renewal, passport replacement, adult passport, child passport, passport expediting, passport booklets, passport cards, visas, add passport pages and much more.
If you need an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, passport photos or other passport services, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Passports will be falling from the sky on Saturday, April 9th. Well, not exactly – but the US Department of State has announced the 3rd Annual “Passport Day in the USA.” Event. Passport Day in the USA is a time for US citizens across the country to apply for a US passport book or US passport card. The April 9th passport event comes just in time for travelers to get their passports in time for summer.
The passport event is aimed at promoting the importance of getting a passport. Currently just 30% of US citizens hold valid passports. Passport Day in the USA is aimed at the other 70% who do not yet have a passport book or passport card.
It is important to remember that adult passports are valid for 10 years and child passports for minors under 16 years old are valid for a period of 5 years. When applying for a child passport, both parents and the child need to appear in person. If one parent is not able to appear, then that parent must submit a notarized “Minor Consent” form along with the passport application.
So, if you still don’t have your passport, if your passport is expired or if your passport was lost or stolen, now is the perfect time to come out and take care of all of your passport needs.
If you need an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, passport photos or other passport services, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
I need to renew my passport. Will I get my original passport back?
If you need to renew your passport, you must include your current passport with the passport renewal application. In most cases, the State Department will return the original passport. But, if a passport is damaged, then the State Department will probably destroy the old passport rather than return it.
I already submitted my passport application to the US Postal Service, but now it is taking too long to receive it. Can Rush Passport™ help me get my passport quicker?
If you have already submitted your passport to the USPS then we will not be able to expedite your passport. To find out the status of your passport, you can try contacting The National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
My child needs a child passport. My child is too young to sign the passport application. Should I sign the passport application?
When filling out a passport application for a child who cannot write his/her name, the adult should write the child’s name, but sign their own name.
What is the ‘Letter of Authorization’ as it applies to the passport application process?
The Letter of Authorization is a document that allows Rush Passport™ to apply for a passport on your behalf.
If you need an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, passport photos or other passport services, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.
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Thursday, March 31st, 2011
What is a passport?
A passport is a travel document. The passport generally comes in the form of a small booklet. A passport has several functions. Not only does a passport enable a person to travel outside of their home country, a passport has other functions. While a passport does not automatically grant a passport holder the right to enter any country, US passport holders may travel to many countries without having to get further documentation. A passport also acts as proof of citizenship. A person holding a U.S. Passport is recognized internationally a United States citizen.
What is a passport card?
The passport card first because available in July 2008. A passport card is a wallet-sized travel document that can be utilized to travel from the US to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land and sea. The passport card is not valid for air travel. The passport card is very convenient for US citizens who live close to the US border with Mexico or Canada and to those who travel frequently by land or sea. Passport cards cannot be used for travel to destinations other than Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean. Passport cards cannot be used for any air travel whatsoever.
For how long is a US passport valid?
The length of time that a passport is valid for depends on the passport holder’s age. Adult US passports for individuals ages 16 and older are valid for a period of 10 years. Children ages 15 and under receive passports that are valid for 5 years.
If you need an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, passport photos or other passport services, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.
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Friday, March 25th, 2011
Passport emergency? Do you need to get a passport immediately? If you are thinking about traveling abroad, but don’t have a passport, don’t let that stop you. You can get a same day passport and be on the flight to a location overseas too! If you would like to get a US passport, Rush Passport™ can help! Whether your passport is expired, your passport is lost, or if you are applying for a US passport for the first time, Rush Passport™ can make your trips come true.
The passport application process can seem confusing for passport applicants applying for a first time passport. However, getting a US passport is easy as long as you have all of the necessary items.
To get a US passport, the first step is to complete the passport application. The passport application at the following website: New US Passport Application
It is important to remember not to sign the passport application until it is submitted in person.
You will also need to have 2 passport photos. The passport photos need to follow particular guidelines. Passport photos must feature the subject framed properly with full face, front view, and eyes are opened.
The passport photo must present full head from top of hairline to bottom of chin. The head should be centered within the passport photo. Subject should be photographed against a plain white or off-white background and there should be no distracting shadows on the face of the subject or in the background. Subject should be encouraged to have a natural expression so that the passport photos will be accepted. The passport photos will be submitted at the passport agency.
Rush Passport™ , passport expeditors, accepts US passport applications at our NYC passport agency. It is important to have your 2 passport photos, your passport application (unsigned), proof of U.S. citizenship, valid identification, and the accompanying passport fees.
As of March 2011, the US Dept of State is processing passports within a four-six week period. But, if you need to travel right away, that’s not much help. Rush Passport™ has the solution. At Rush Passport™ we can get your passport for you in the same day. Our passport expediting service is the fastest and most reliable method for you to get your US passport when you are in a rush.
You can apply for a US passport booklet or a US passport card. You can even apply for both the US passport booklet and the US passport card at the same time. Keep in mind that while a US passport card is less expensive than a US passport booklet, it is not as widely accepted as a US passport booklet.
According to the US Department of State, a US passport card is only valid for entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports of entry. A US passport booklet is more widely accepted at countries all over the world.
If you need an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, passport photos or other passport services, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.
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Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Do you need a US passport today? Is your US passport expired? Do you need a passport for a trip that you are planning to take overseas? Getting a US passport can be a daunting task for some people. The US passport application has to be filled out just right. The passport photos have to satisfy the passport guidelines. And if you need your passport quick – there is a passport expediting process to contend with.
For a Pennsylvania man, an American who has been trying to get his passport renewed, the passport process has been a nightmare. Since June 2010, Michael Hudson has been trying to get his US passport renewed so that he can visit his son in Bermuda.
For regular passport applicants, the process can take four to six weeks. For this man, the passport process has taken 7 months and he still has nothing to show for it. After contacting the Passport office in Portsmouth, New Hampshire he was told that his passport application is still being processed.
The man, a 54 year old US citizen with no criminal record has been waiting in limbo for his passport to arrive. The passport office has asked Hudson to produce more information about his education, medical history, financial status and family background.
He has already sent the passport agency copies of his credit card and Social Security card, driver’s license, water bill and a school report card and is still waiting.
Don’t let this happen to you. If you need a passport, let the passport experts at Rush Passport™ make your trips come true!
If you are a US citizen and interested in getting a US passport, contact Rush Passport™. If you need an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, passport photos or other passport services, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.
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