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How to Get a Passport in a Hurry in NYC: Rush Passport

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

passport nycGetting a Passport in New York City

New York City may just be the busiest city in the world.  The hustle and bustle of New York City can be intoxicating.  There are times that you need to get something quickly and one of those times is when your passport is lost, your passport was stolen or you find yourself in another passport emergency.  Don’t panic!  Rush Passport™ is here to help!

If you would like to obtain a passport for the first time, it’s not a problem at Rush Passport™‘s New York City passport agency located in the heart of Manhattan. Be sure that you have two photographs of yourself.  If not, we provide passport photo services on the premises.

To get a passport you will need proof of U.S. citizenship.  You will need to show a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license.   Passport Acceptance facilities require valid indentification. 

There are times that you will need to apply for a passport and times that you may do so through the mail.  If you are applying for a first time US passport, you will need to appear in person.  If your US passport is expired and you do not have the passport, you will also need to apply in person.  If your previous US passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago you will also need to apply in person.  If your previous US passport was issued when you were under the age of 16 years old, you will need to appear in person.  If your US passport has been lost or stolen, you will also need to apply in person.

US Passport Renewal

You may renew your US passport by mail if you have your current passport and it is not damaged.  You can also apply by mail if you received the passport within the past 15 years.  If you were over the age of 16 years of age when the passport was issued and you still have the same name, or can legally document your name change, you can also apply by mail.  It is important to keep in mind that if your passport has been, altered or damaged, you will not be able to apply by mail.

If you need more pages in your passport, a visa, an expedited passport, emergency passport, passport renewal, 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 and Connecticut.

How Can I Get a Passport Quickly? Rush Passport

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Do you have a passport emergency?  If you need to get a passport immediately, contact Rush Passport™!  If you are considering traveling abroad, but do not have a passport, don’t worry.  At Rush Passport™ you can get a same day passport and be on your flight overseas in no time!  If you would need a US passport, Rush Passport™ can help!  If your passport is expired, your passport is lost, or if you are applying for a first time US passport, Rush Passport™ can make your trips come true.

The passport application process may seem confusing for passport applicants who are applying for a first time passport.  Getting a US passport should be easy as long as you have all of the necessary items and the right passport expediter.

To obtain a US passport, first you must complete the passport application.  The passport application is available at the following website: New US Passport Application

Remember not to sign the passport application until it is submitted in person.

You will also need to have 2 passport photosRush Passport™ can take care of the passport photos for you.  The passport photos need to follow specific guidelines.  Passport photos must feature the subject framed properly with full face, front view, with eyes opened.

An acceptable passport photo must present full head from top of hairline to bottom of chin.  The head must be centered within the passport photo.  Subject needs to be photographed against a plain white or off-white background.  The passport photo should be free of shadows on the face of the subject or in the background.  In order for the passport photo to be accepted, the subject should be encouraged to have a natural expression.  The passport photos will be submitted along with the passport application at the passport agency.

Rush Passport™ , passport expeditors, accepts US passport applications at our NYC passport agency.  It is necessary to have your 2 passport photos, your passport application (unsigned), proof of U.S. citizenship, valid identification, and the accompanying passport fees.

As of January 2012, the US Dept of State is processing passports within a four-six week period.  However, if you need to travel right away, that’s won’t help.  Rush Passport™ has the solution.  At Rush Passport™ we can get your passport in the same day.  Our passport expediting service is the fastest and most reliable method for you to get your US passport if you are in a rush.

If you need a visa, an expedited passport, emergency passport, passport renewal, 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 and Connecticut.

Passport Photos in NYC: More Than Meets The Eye

Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Passport photos should not be underestimated.  Since the passport is a very important document and is good for 10 years, don’t just roll out of bed and have your passport photo taken.  Trust me, having to look at that same blah photo for 10 years of traveling may put a damper on your trip for a moment each time that you are asked to whip out your passport.  Before today, I didn’t give much thought to the way people looked in their passport photos.  That was until I met Alma Schneider.  Alma is founder of Take Back the Kitchen, LLC.

Alma Schneider's Passport Photos

Alma had an upcoming trip overseas and needed to replace her expired passport.  She arrived at Rush Passport with her expired passport in hand and she was upset.  She wasn’t as upset about the expired passport as she was about her passport photo.  The photo was taken 14 years ago and she was upset because she looked good in the passport photo.  Most people would be upset about a passport photo that looked bad, but the reason why Alma was upset was because she didn’t think that she would be able to recapture the youthfulness she exhibited 14 years earlier.

 
Alma set out to get a passport photo taken that she could proudly present for the next 10 years. 
 
To find out how this story turns out, you’ll have to read Alma’s blog at http://takebackthekitchen.blogspot.com/2011/12/cashew-kale-chips-and-cant-i-just-use.html
 
If you want a passport photo that will last the next 10 years, come to Rush Passport’s NYC passport office.  We will do our best to make you look your best!  After all, the passport is good for 10 years, why shouldn’t the passport photo make you feel good too?

If you need a visa, an expedited passport, emergency passport, passport renewal, 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 and Connecticut.

US Passport Revoked: Travel Limited to New York for USA Cricket Team Captain: Rush Passport

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

Passport NYCPassports can be confiscated from passport holders if they are considered to be a risk to leave the country.  Such is the case for USA cricket team captain, Steve Massiah.  Massiah’s passport was confiscated by the US and his travel is restricted to New York following his November 22nd arrest for falsifying mortgage loan applications.

Massiah, the USA team captain, is not only without a passport, but he faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.  While Massiah is confined to New York, he was given permission to travel to Florida for the US Cricket Open.  Obviously he didn’t need his passport as he did not travel internationally from New York to Florida. 

It is unlikely that Massiah will be participating for the New York Region in the USACA Twenty20 Nationals scheduled from January 20 to 22 in Florida.  It is in that tournament where the USA squad will be selected for the ICC World Tournament.  Without a passport, Massiah will not be of much use to the US Team.

It is alleged that Massiah and two others planned to participate in a scheme to defraud Countrywide Home Loans by obtaining  funds under fraudulent pretenses.
While it is a right for US citizens to obtain passports, it is also a privilege to hold a valid US passport.  Passport privileges can be revoked on a case by case basis.

If you need an expedited passport, emergency passport, passport renewal, 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 and Connecticut.

Passport News: Will Taiwan Be Included in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP)? : Rush Passport NYC

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

It seems likely that Taiwan will be the latest country to be included in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP).  The new addition to the visa-waiver program is likely to be included by December 2011.

Unidentified senior U.S. government sources have been very positive according to Taiwan Foreign Minister Timothy Yang.  Yang is confident that Taiwan will be listed in its Visa Waiver program before 2012.

After being put in the candidate list, Taiwan passport holders are expected to be officially granted visa-waiver privilege by the United States next year, he said.

Yang, stated that in an attempt to be considered for the VWP, Taiwan has been systematically meeting the VWP’s requirements.  Some of VWP guidelines include issuing biometric passports and the mandating an in-person passport application for first-time passport applicants.

Taiwan is also working on agreements regarding the exchange of information on stolen or counterfeit passports.  Taiwan and the US are discussing sharing information regarding terrorism and the collaboration between the countries on combating major crimes caused by passport fraud.

If Taiwan is accepted into the VWP candidate list by the US government, then the next step will include a delegation of US Department of Homeland Security officials visiting the country and making a determination as to whether or not their procedures meet US standards.

Once the inspection report is complete, it will be up to the US Secretary of Homeland Security to inform Congress whether or not Taiwan is recommended to be included in the VWP.

Congress may then hold a hearing to review the findings, but it may not veto the Homeland Security’s decision.

It is a good idea to closely watch this developing story as a decision can be made as early as next month.

If you have further questions about visas, or if you need an expedited passport, emergency passport, passport renewal, 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.

New York Passport Renewal, New Passports, Passport Expediting: Rush Passport

Monday, October 17th, 2011

passport nycNew York City is considered by some to be the greatest city on the planet. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get out and see the rest of the world…  To travel around the globe you will need a passport.  In order to enter of leave most foreign countries, a valid US passport is required.

Whether you are getting a passport for the first time or renewing an expired passport, the process doesn’t have to be difficult.

To get a new passport, you can do it the slow way and go in person to a passport acceptance facility.  Be sure to have two passport photos of yourself, proof of US citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification.  This process will take anywhere from 6-8 weeks.

However, if you are traveling within 14 days, you can qualify for expedited passport. You will need to provide proof that you will be traveling within the next 14 days.   If you need your passport immediately, contact Rush Passport™, official US passport expediters.  Passport applicants who come to Rush Passport™ can expect to have their passports in as little as 24 hours.

Passport renewal can be handled the same way.  There is the slow way where you go in person to the passport acceptance facility and wait 6-8 weeks, or you can contact Rush Passport™ and have you passport renewed within 24 hours.

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 and Connecticut.

Beat the Passport Rush: Get Your Passport Before New Years Day

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

new york passport agencyTravellers who need to to renew their passport should apply for their passports before the New Year’s rush.  Once the New Year is upon us, many people take care of expired passports, lost passports and passports that need to be renewed.  This can extend the turn around time for hopeful passport applicants.  The key to beating the passport rush is to apply before the passport agencies get too busy.  If you are in need of a passport renewal, contact Rush Passport™ and we will get your passport to you as soon as possible.

From October through the middle of December is a slower season for passport applications than after the New Year.  Once January rolls around, the passport applications start coming in higher volume.

Renewing a passport now will be very quick.  It makes sense to not wait until the last minute to renew your passport.  If you need to get your passport renewed, why not apply for your passport renewal before it gets so busy?

Whether you are planning to visit England, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan or anywhere else, now is a great time to renew your 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 and Connecticut.

Passport Renewal in NYC: Rush Passport (212) 643-9305

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Are you looking for passport renewal?  Passport renewal doesn’t have to be difficult.  There are some simple steps to follow to ensure that the passport renewal process is as simple as possible.  Getting a new passport involves more steps than passport renewal.  Passport renewal means that you are not required to appear at a passport application acceptance facility.  Instead you can apply for passport renewal by mail.

However, if you have urgent travel plans, you may need to appear in person in order to expedite the passport renewal process.

Passport renewal through the mail generally takes from 6-8 weeks.  However if you need your passport renewed in less than two weeks, you can qualify for expedited passport renewal service.

In order to renew a passport by mail, your current passport cannot be damaged.  In addition, the passport cannot have been issued more than 15 years ago.  Also, at the time that the passport was issued you must have been at least 16 years old.  Lastly, you must still have the same name that appears on the passport or you must be able to legally document your name change.

If you do not meet all the above requirements, you will be required to apply for your passport renewal in person.

If you are in need of expedited passport services, an expedited passport, emergency passport, 24 hour passport, passport renewal, 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.  Rush Passport™’s New York City passport agency is conveniently located at 875 6th Avenue, Suite #1606, New York, NY 10001.

Rush Passport: Get Your US Passport Fast in NYC

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

get a passportPassport applications are not always filled out correctly resulting in a large number of applications getting denied.  At times when the National Passport Agency is experiencing high volume in processing passport applications, it is advisable to consider using expedited services.  If you are a potential passport applicant, you are encouraged to apply for your passports as soon as possible.

Passengers who are scheduled to travel overseas within 14 days and who do not have a valid passport, need to get an appointment with the National Passport Agency.  In order to get a passport, you may be required to make the trip to New York City – but in the end you will receive your passport within 24 hours.

Due to the high demand of passports, expedited services are recommended.  Without the expedited delivery option, regular passport processing times can take from four to six weeks.  By that time you may have already missed your trip.

Passport applications may be obtained at Rush Passport’s™ Passport Agency, 875 6th Avenue, Suite #1606, New York, NY 10001. Passport applications and related information also can be found online at http://www.rushpassport.com/new_passport.php .

Our New York City Passport Agency is ready to assist you in any way that we can.  Our staff is fluent in English, Spanish and Russian.  Our passport agency is dedicated to making the passport process as simple as possible.

If you are in need of expedited passport services, an expedited passport, emergency passport, 24 hour passport, passport renewal, 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.  Rush Passport™’s New York City passport agency is conveniently located at 875 6th Avenue, Suite #1606, New York, NY 10001.

Lost Passport? Stolen Passport? Don’t Panic… Call Rush Passport

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

passport emergencyHave you lost your passport? Was your passport stolen?  As you know, this can cause serious problems.  First, you should report the lost passport or stolen U.S. passport immediately. Then you can start the process of getting a replacement passport as soon as possible.  Once a passport is reported lost or stolen it immediately becomes invalid.  That means that the lost or stolen passport may not be used for international travel.

In order to report a lost passport or stolen passport you will need to print and complete Form DS-64.

1. Remember that when completing Form DS-64 (Lost Passport / Stolen Passport), according to the US Department of State, write legibly in black ink.

2. It is also important to remember to sign and date the Lost Passport / Stolen Passport Form.

3. Next you will submit Lost Passport / Stolen Passport Form DS-64 + Completed Form DS-11

To continue the process of replacing your lost passport or stolen U.S. passport, you must submit Form DS-64 with completed Form DS-11 to an Acceptance Facility or Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ specializes in same day replacement of lost passports and stolen passports.

It is also important to understand that once a passport is reported lost or stolen, if you end up finding the passport it will no longer be valid for travel.

When to call Rush Passport™ or visit us in person:

You need your US passport for international travel that is scheduled to take place in 14 days or less or if you require your US Passport within 4 weeks for the purpose of obtaining a foreign visa.

If your passport has been lost or stolen, contact Rush Passport™ immediately!  We will walk you through the steps of getting your passport back as soon as possible.

If you are a US citizen and you would like to know how to get a US Passport or US Passport Card or if you would like to know about how to renew your US Passport or US Passport Card, 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.