Posts Tagged ‘child passport’
Sunday, May 1st, 2011
A Greenville, South Carolina man was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison for illegally taking his child to Thailand. The man, Samuel Lee Horton, forged his wife’s signature, applied for a child passport and took his daughter to Thailand.
The parents had been divorced and his ex-wife had custody of their 2 children. Horton had visitation rights, but apparently he wasn’t satisfied.
Horton, admitted forging his ex-wife’s signature for the purpose of getting the passport for his 3 year old daughter. He told his ex-wife that he was taking his daughter to Disney World, but got his daughter a passport and instead boarded a plane to Thailand. The pair lived in Thailand for over a year where he told his daughter that her mother had died.
Horton pled guilty to falsifying a document for the purpose of getting a passport for his daughter. Not only has he been sentenced to 10 years in prison, his parental rights have been terminated and he still faces further charges regarding the violation of a custody order.
It is important to know that minors under the age of 16 must apply for a passport in person. All minors, including newborns must have their own passport to travel abroad by air. In order to get a passport for a minor, first the application for a US passport (DS-11) must be completed. Remember not to sign the passport application until in the presence of a passport agent. The passport form must then be presented in person by both parents and the minor for whom the passport application is being submitted. Evidence of the child’s US citizenship must be presented with the passport application. Acceptable forms of identification include a previously issued passport, a certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth or a Naturalization Certificate.
In addition, evidence of the relationship between the child and the parent(s) / guardian(s) must be provided. The parents or guardians must also present and make copies of their identifications. An important step is for the parents or guardians to provide consent. Both parents must provide consent to apply for a passport for a minor under age 16. There are specific scenarios in which both parents do not need to be present at the time the passport application is submitted. One parent can appear in person with a notarized statement of consent from the other parent. A parent with sole custody may appear without the other parent as long as the parent can provide proof of sole custody at the time of the passport application. A third party may apply for a passport for a minor, but the third party must provide authorization from both parents.
The passport applicant must pay the passport application fee and submit one passport photo.
If you need a US passport card or other passport services such as an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book or passport photos 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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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Yahoo! Answers specializes in having regular people ask questions in the hopes that other regular people will be able to answer them. Some of the questions are silly and others are serious. A recent visit to the site uncovered several questions regarding passports. Among the questions regarding passports involved a woman getting married this year and wanted to know if she can travel using her married name although her maiden name in on her passport. Another person wondered if a driver’s permit is an acceptable form of proof to get a passport. Yet another person wanted to know the process for getting a child passport in India.
The passport process can be confusing. There are many questions that can come up regarding passport regulations and passport usage.
Another person wants to know if it is possible to change a passport before it expires. An individual who recently lost a lot of weight is concerned that he doesn’t look like the person in his passport photo and wonders if he will be required to get a new passport in order to travel without being detained. Many other questions arise about changing a surname on a passport, adding passport pages, taking passport photos, passport renewal and a slew of other passport based inquiries. If you have any passport questions, we recommend you speak with a passport specialist. Our passport agents can help answer your questions and also help you get a same day 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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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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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011
An article appeared in the Huffington Post recently that stated that the author wasn’t surprised to find out how few Americans have passports. According to a previous Rush Passport™ blog entry the states with the highest rate of passport ownership include New Jersey, Alaska, Massachusetts, New York and California.
The author goes onto mention that the cost of the US passport is too high. The author states that a first-time passport or passport renewal both cost $140 for adults and $80 for minors. That comes out to $14 dollars per year for adults because the adult passport is valid for 10 years. And then the author states that it comes out to $8 per year for minors. In actually, a passport for a minor is only valid for 5 years, so the cost is slightly higher at $16 per year. It seems that the author thought that the passport for minors was good for 10 years as well.
I don’t think that $14 per year for a US passport is a lot of money. It certainly isn’t enough to dissuade a person for traveling overseas. What about airfares, baggage fees, hotel costs, dining and souvenirs? Now those are expenses! But to not get a passport because of the $14 annual fee – that seems ridiculous.
Imagine being willing to incur the other expenses attributed to traveling abroad, but not willing to spring for the passport. It seems ridiculous!
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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Monday, March 7th, 2011
8 Steps to Getting a US Passport for a Baby
First off, it is important to understand that all international travelers are required to present a passport regardless of age. In order to get a passport for a baby, both parents / legal guardians are required to be present at the time of the passport application.
Step 1
First it is important to gather the documents that you will need to prove the baby’s U.S. citizenship. Primary documents only are accepted. Examples of primary documents include a certified birth certificate, consular report of birth abroad, or foreign birth certificate. Essentially, it is important to gather additional documents that establish a parental relationship for both parents to the child. It is important to choose documents that list the names of both parents, such as a birth certificate.
Step 2
Parents must also have official proof of identification. Parents can use an undamaged, US passport, valid driver’s license, naturalization certificate or military ID. It is important for parents to also have their social security numbers. Parents should make copies of these documents on standard white, 8 ½ by 11 inch paper.
Step 3
Get and fill out the baby’s passport application. The form to use is Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport. The passport application, Form DS-11 may be completed online or printed out and completed in black ink. It is important not to sign the printed DS-11. The passport application must be signed in the presence of a passport agent at the Passport Acceptance Facility.
Step 5
Take two passport photos of the child. The passport photos must be identical and they must be color photos that are exactly 2 inches by 2 inches. The baby’s head must be uncovered.
Step 6
Prepare to have the passport fee available. Pay for the passport application using credit card, check or money orders. Checks must be made payable to “Department of State.”
Step 7
Take the completed passport application, necessary documentation, passport photos and payment to Passport Acceptance Facility.
Step 8
Allow 4-6 for passport processing.
If you need a passport immediately, contact Rush Passport™. If you are a US citizen and interested in getting a US passport to travel anywhere in the world, 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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Saturday, February 5th, 2011
Do you have a US passport? Do you need a US passport for travel? Do you want a US passport? How many US citizens in the US do you think have a US passport?
Of the 308 million citizens in the United States, 30% have US passports. Just 3 out of 10 people have a US passport. Those numbers seem kind of low for such an affluent country.
It seems that many Americans are comfortable in their own environment. According to a recent study by the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, in 2009, Americans took over 61 million trips outside the United States in 2009. Those numbers are down 3% from 2008. Almost half of those trips were to either Mexico or Canada. Those destinations didn’t require a US passport until 2007.
The percentage of Americans with passports has been steadily growing ever since the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative was adopted. This initiative requires American and Canadian travelers to present passports when entering the United States.
60% of Canadians hold a valid passport and 75% of those in the UK have valid passports.
It is important to understand that the United States has its own rich cultural and geographic diversity, from the beautiful beaches in Florida, the top skiing locations in Colorado to the hot desert sun in Arizona. However, for Americans who have seen much of what the US has to offer, they may want to consider getting a US passport to travel abroad and see what the rest of the world has to offer.
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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