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“Neutral Passports” Allow People to Visit the US? Rush Passport NYC

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

neutral passportHave you ever heard of a “neutral passport”?  You will be hearing about these new passports soon.  A recent proposal by US Secretary of State Clinton to recognize “neutral passports” has been rejected by the Kremlin.  Clinton proposed that the United States would recognize something called ‘neutral passports’.  The ‘neutral passports’ would allow people in parts of Russia such as Abkhazia and South Ossetia to visit the U.S.

The neutral passports will give Abkhaz and Ossetian people the opportunity to study in the United States.  Under the proposal, the neutral passports would make holders eligible for travel to the United States. 

Last year, Georgia suggested that neutral passports be put in place to allow people to travel abroad.  Currently, their Russian passports are only good for travel to Russia.  The locally issued passports are not valid for international travel.  

Georgians support the neutral passport initiative, but the Kremlin condemns it.  Georgians see the neutral passport proposal as a step towards freedom.  Russia is against the idea of neutral passports.

If you are hoping to get a neutral passport – good luck!  If you would like to get a US passport, then we can help.  Whether you are in need of an adult passport, child passport, first time passport or passport renewal, Rush Passport™ 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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Spring Break Student Passports: Rush Passport NYC

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

get a US passportPassport applications can take anywhere 4-12 weeks to process.  However, if you want to get an expedited passport, the wait time is much shorter.  It is even possible to get a passport on the same day.  At  Rush Passport™ we can get your passport for you in just a few hours. 

If you are a student planning to visit a destination overseas for Spring Break 2012, then now is the time to apply for a US passport.  Don’t forget that trips to Mexico and the Caribbean also require a passport.  In addition, students wishing to travel to Mexico or the Caribbean can also get a passport card.  The passport card is like a high tech drivers’ license which makes it easier to carry than a traditional passport book.  Passport cards offer convenience and are accepted at border crossings in Mexico , Canada and the Caribbean.

To apply for a US passport, be sure to have official proof of birth, download and fill out the passport forms, bring 2 passport photos and passport fees.  If you don’t have passport photos, don’t worry, you can use our on-site passport photo services.

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.

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College Students Planning to Study Abroad Will Need a Passport and Maybe a Visa Too: Rush Passport Blog

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

student passport nyAre you a student thinking about getting a passport to study abroad?  If so, you are not alone.  70% of US citizens don’t have a passport.  However, lately college students have been getting passports in larger numbers.  Most college students who get passports are doing so for a study abroad program or to travel to destinations around the world during spring break and other vacation times.

Just in case you didn’t know, you need a passport to go almost anywhere outside of the United States – even Mexico and Canada.  Study abroad programs give students a way to learn about another culture while getting college credit.  The first step to any study abroad program is getting a passport.  Once students get a passport, they can decide what the destination will be.

Well, not exactly.  A passport doesn’t get you automatic entry to all countries around the world.  Cuba for example only lets a very small number of US citizens visit – even with a passport.  But did you know that most African countries require American visitors to have a visa?  Some African countries allow US citizens to get visas upon arrival, while some do not such as Cameroon, and the Cape Verde islands.  US passport holders can apply for a visa in the airport upon arriving in Madagascar.

China, India and Pakistan are also among the countries that require US passport holders to have visas.  In Europe, US citizens with passports must get visas to travel to Russia in advance and can get a visa for Turkey upon arrival.  Brazil is another country that requires US passport holders to apply in advance for a visa.

How to Apply for a Passport:

Getting a passport sounds easy, but sometimes can be complicated.  Those wishing to get a passport must fill out the passport application form.  They also must take 2 passport photos.  Passport applicants must be able to prove that they are US citizens.  Passport applicants must also pay the passport application fee and submit the passport application.

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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US Passports: Find Out How to Use Your US Passport to Travel to Cuba Legally

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Passport to CubaCan a US citizen use a US passport to travel to Cuba?  The answer is “Yes.”  Earlier this month President Barack Obama made traveling to Cuba much easier for college students with US passports.

For the past 7 years, Cuba has been practically completely off-limits.  However, passport holders wishing to visit Cuba have reason to celebrate.  While travel restrictions haven’t been completely lifted, it is certainly easier for researchers and academics to use their US passports to visit Cuba.

In the US, many students benefit from studying abroad.  Cuba is a virtually untapped place for students with US passports to visit, study and learn.  Exposure to other countries is a great thing to put on a resume and travel abroad gives students unique experiences.

Leisure travel by US passport holders to Cuba is still not permitted.  US passport holders cannot travel to Cuba due to the U.S. economic embargo, which has been in effect for nearly 50 years.

Obama has placed students holding US passports in a unique category of travelers and they have been granted some of the only passes into Cuba.

Cuba isn’t the only country that Obama is focused on.  There is also a new initiative for students holding US passports to visit China as well.

The White House hopes to double the number of students (holding US passports) traveling to China by 2014.

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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Passport Initiative at Popular University Encourages Students to Get a Passport

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Ohio State officials estimate that just 20% of the university’s 62,000 students have a US Passport. To help facilitate the passport process, officials from the National Passport Outreach Center in New Hampshire will process students' passport applications at a Study Abroad Expo at the Ohio Student Union on Oct. 7th, 2010.

In an effort to better prepare students to become citizens of the world, OSU plans to double the number of students with passports.

In an earlier, Rush Passport™ blog entry, it was reported that U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk in his commencement speech at SMU this past spring urged students to “Get a passport!” 

Now it seems that Ohio State University is following suit.  In an effort to better prepare students to become citizens of the world, OSU plans to double the number of students with passports.  The campaign starts this summer, and the initial focus is to encourage the more than 6,000 incoming freshmen to get passports.

Dolan Evanovich, Ohio State’s vice president made the following analogy: “The passport is really the driver’s license to the world.”

The passport initiative was first announced in March 2009 and among the steps towards encouraging every student to have a passport, is doubling the number of international undergraduates at Ohio State. 

Ohio State officials estimate that just 20% of the university’s 62,000 students have a US Passport.  To help facilitate the passport process, officials from the National Passport Outreach Center in New Hampshire will process students’ passport applications at a Study Abroad Expo at the Ohio Student Union on Oct. 7th, 2010.

While the State Department received over 14 million passport applications in 2009, only about 30% of Americans have passports.

When asked why they did not have passports, some students blamed not getting passports on their cost.  Now, the cost will present even more of an issue as the passport application fee increased from $75 to $110 on July 13th, 2010.

Having a passport creates international opportunities for students.  Studying abroad widens students’ world views and provides an appreciation for other cultures, languages and perspectives.

You don’t have to be a student to get a passport.  Well, what are you waiting for?  If you are interested in getting a 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.

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