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Need a US Passport? Contact Rush Passport NYC

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

swiss-passportDo you need a US passport?  Are you thinking about making a visit to the New York City passport office to get your US passport?  Well, believe it or not, some people actually get rid of their US passports.  The latest celebrity to get rid of her US passport is in Switzerland.  The mayor of Zurich traveled to the US Embassy in Bern, Switzerland to give up her US citizenship.  At the embassy, they punched holes in her US passport and she renounced her US citizenship.

The Swiss mayor who gave up her US passport is 52 year old Corinne Mauch, who was born in Iowa City, Iowa.  She lived in the Midwest for her early years and has lived in Switzerland for over 30 years.  Mauch has been mayor of Zurich sinch 2009 and was elected after spending a decade serving on the city council.

Mauch’s office states that she did not give up her US citizenship for tax reasons but also mentioned that “she won’t miss the bureaucracy of the IRS, the American tax office.”

Rather than deal with the IRS paperwork, Mauch renounced her US citizenship and destroyed her US passport.

If you are interested in renouncing your US citizenship, don’t call us.  But if you are interested in getting a US passport, contact the passport specialists at Rush Passport™.

If you are interested in getting a passport or visa, give us a call at (212) 643-9305. We are conveniently located at 875 6th Avenue, Suite #1606, New York, NY 10001.  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 and Connecticut.

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Want to Get a US Passport? Contact Rush Passport, NYC

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

There are millions of people who would do almost anything to be able to get a US passport.  Meanwhile, there are millions of people who are eligible to get a US passport, but never do.  Yet, there are others who have US passports and give them up.

Such is the case with Denise Rich, the wealthy socialite and ex-wife of billionaire trader Marc Rich.  The reason that she has given up her US passport is to avoid paying taxes.  Recently, others have followed this trend of renouncing their US citizenship and turning in their US passports.  It seems that when they need the United States, they have no problem applying for a US passport.  However, when it comes to paying taxes, these people have no problem giving up their US passports.

By getting rid of her US passport, Rich is projected to avoid paying tens of millions of dollars in US taxes.

Denise Rich, a song writer for Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige and Jessica Simpson joins the list of other wealthy people who recently gave up their US passports.  In a previous Rush Passport™ blog entry, it was reported that Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin gave up his US passport and became a citizen of Singapore to avoid paying taxes before the company’s initial public offering in May of 2012.

Almost 2,000 US citizens gave up their passports in 2011.

If you are interested in getting a passport or visa, give us a call at (212) 643-9305. 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 and Connecticut.

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May the 4th Be With You! Get a Passport!

Friday, May 4th, 2012

passport nycMay the 4th is known in some circles as Official Star Wars Day… get it?  “May the 4th Be With You!”.  That being said, it is also a great time to get a US passport.  Summertime will soon be upon us and by waiting for the last minute, you will have to deal with longer lines and longer wait time.  Those applying for a passport in May have much less competition than those applying in June and July.  There are a few tips to remember when it is time to apply for your US passport.

First, if you have any questions about getting a passport, contact the passport experts at Rush Passport™ by calling us at (212) 643-9305. At Rush Passport™ every day is “Passport Day” and we are even open on Saturdays.  Feel free to call us with any passport questions that you may have.

It is important for passport applicants to remember to bring the following:

  •  an unsigned passport application (it is important to sign the application in front of the passport agent
  • photo identification (driver’s license is the best form of photo ID)
  • a photocopy of that identification
  • documentation proving you are a U.S. citizen (birth certificate / naturalization papers)
  • 2 passport photos (If you don’t have them, we have passport photo services available on the premises)
  • Funds to pay passport fees

It is also important to know that applicants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by their parents.  (If both parents are unavailable, there are accomodations that can be made.)

At Rush Passport™ we make getting a passport easy. 

If you are interested in getting a passport or visa, give us a call at (212) 643-9305. 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 and Connecticut.

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Where Can I Get a US Passport? Rush Passport NYC

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

passport-renewalAre you interested in getting a US passport?  Well, believe it or not, some US citizens are actually trying to get rid of their US passports!  Many super wealthy Americans are renouncing their US citizenship to avoid paying taxes.

In 2008, approximately 250 Americans traded in their US passports.  Last year nearly 2,000 Americans got rid of their US passports.  In 2012, it expected that even more Americans are going to turn in their US passports.

In Switzerland, to renounce your US citizenship, there is a 10-minute renunciation ceremony that takes place inside a booth with bullet-proof glass windows.  I guess that the people are so wealthy that they must take every precaution to come out of the process alive.  It is there that embassy staff question Americans who wish to renounce their citizenship to be certain that they are acting voluntarily and understand the implications of giving up their passports.

After the ex-pats pay a fee of $450, within 3 months they will receive a certificate explaining that they are no longer American citizens.  This also means that they are no longer entitled to the services and protection of the United States government.

If you are interested in getting a US passport or visa, we can help.

If you are interested in getting a passport or visa, give us a call at (212) 643-9305. 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 and Connecticut.

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How to Get a US Passport Booklet or US Passport Card Fast!

Monday, March 21st, 2011

get a US passportAre you interested in getting a US passport?  When looking to get a US passport for the first time, it can seem a bit overwhelming.  However, getting a US passport shouldn’t be so difficult.

To get a US passport, you must first fill out the passport application.  The passport application can be found at the following website: New US Passport Application

Be sure not to sign the passport application until you submit it in person.

You will also need 2 passport photos to be submitted at the passport agency.

The passport application may be submitted in person at our NYC passport agency.  When submitting your passport application, be sure to bring passport photos, proof of U.S. citizenship, valid identification, and the passport fees.

Passport processing can take 4-6 weeks if you do not use a passport expediting service.  At our New York City passport agency, we can get you a passport in the same day.

In addition to a US passport booklet, you may also apply for a US passport card.  A US passport card costs less than a US passport booklet and according to the US Dept of State, a US passport card is valid for entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports of entry.

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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How to Get a US Passport: Rush Passport

Friday, February 25th, 2011

US passportA US passport is a travel document that verifies bearer’s nationality and identity.  In order to enter and leave the United States, you must have a valid US passport.  To obtain a US passport, you must follow the directions below.

In order to get a US passport, you must first fill out the Form DS-11 (US Passport Application).  You can fill out this passport application online or print it and fill it out.  Be sure to get your passport photo taken.  You will need 2 identical passport photos that are 2 inches by 2 inches.  The passport photo must offer a full, frontal view of your face.  The passport photo must include the top of your head and the top of your shoulders. The passport photo must also be taken with a plain white or off-white background.

In order to get a passport, you will need to provide proof of US citizenship.  Acceptable forms of proof include: previous U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, naturalization certificate or a certificate of citizenship.  In addition, you will need to bring proof of identity.  You may use a current driver’s license, government or military ID, a previous US passport or naturalization certificate.

You will also need to pay both all passport application fees.  It generally takes about six weeks after filing to receive your US passport, however if you are traveling within two weeks you can choose to pay an additional fee for Expedited Passport Services.

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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