Posts Tagged ‘US Passport Card’
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Do you have a passport? If you do, that’s great. But if you don’t have a passport yet, why not? Did you ever think about traveling overseas? Did you ever wonder what it would be like to take a trip abroad? Did you know that even if you want to travel to Canada or to Mexico that your regular driver’s license won’t work? You can use your US passport, but there is something else that you can use to travel to Canada or Mexico. It’s called a Passport Card.
The US Passport Card is a less expensive and more portable way to travel. While the US passport card does not have all of the benefits of the traditional passport book, the passport still allows US citizens an alternative to the US passport. The US passport card allows citizens of the United States to enter or re-enter the United States from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
If you are planning a trip to Cancun, Nova Scotia, a cruise to the Caribbean or a flight to Bermuda, be sure to apply for your US passport or your US passport card.
If you are traveling abroad anytime within the next two weeks and you still don’t have your passport or passport card, don’t wait any longer, call us today.
If you are interested in getting a passport, passport card 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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Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
Have 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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Monday, May 28th, 2012
Are you confused about the passport process? Are you wondering when you need to carry a passport? In essence, you need a passport for most foreign travel, however, there are few exceptions. Ever since 2009, United States passport law requires that all Americans carry US passports when traveling to Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. Travel by land or see to Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean require either a US passport or a US passport card. Travel by air to any of the places mentioned above require a US passport card.
Children under the age of 16 years old who wish to travel to the above destinations by land or sea can also use their US birth certificates or another proof of citizenship to reenter the United States. In addition, US passport cards are acceptable for travelers of all ages who travel by land or sea.
When thinking about how much advance time you will need to apply for a passport, don’t wait for the last minute. If you notice that your passport is close to expiring, it is advisable to renew your passport as soon as possible. The reason why it is important to renew passports early is due to the fact that some countries actually require passports to be valid for six months after the passport holder’s entry or return date.
There are circumstances under which you may apply for a passport by mail. There are also times when a passport application must be submitted in person. You must apply for a passport in person if:
•It is your first time getting a passport.
•Your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
•Your previous passport is expired and was issued longer than 15 years ago.
•Your previous passport was issued before you turned 16 years of age.
•Your name has been changed since being issued your last passport and you do not have documentation that reflects proof of the change.
•If you are 14 to 17 years of age you need to apply for a passport in person. In addition, a parent or legal guardian must be present if you do not have acceptable identification. Parental consent is required for all children 16 years of age or younger. Both parents must appear and present acceptable forms of ID and proof of relationship such as the child’s certified birth certificate with the parent’s names listed.
Just in case you were wondering, even newborns need a valid US passport and babies must be present at the time their parents apply for their passports.
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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Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
Getting a US passport is something that many people all across the globe would love to be able to do. US citizens can usually get a passport by just applying for one. However a US passport is more than just a travel document. A US passport can give someone the right to travel freely to and from the United States without having to apply for a visa each time. A US passport also does not put a limit on how long your trip to the US must be. However, there is a situation in Egypt where a US passport is creating problems.
On May 23rd, Egypt is scheduled to hold its first open presidential election. One presidential candidate has been forced to drop out because his mother has a US passport. The issue is that according to a new Egyptian law, any presidential candidate whose parents or grandparents held foreign citizenship will be disqualified.
As it turns out, Abu Ismail is against Western influence in Egypt and his platform is based on anti-American sentiment. Nevertheless, Egypt’s electoral committee claims that it has proof that Ismail’s late mother had obtained US citizenship. They also claim that his sister is married to an American and that his mother spent extended visits to her daughter in California.
If you ask Ismail if his mother obtained a US passport, he denies it. He claims that the allegations are a plot conspired to remove him from the election.
The mother’s alleged US passport has not been produced as of yet. It will be interesting to see how this turns out.
If you are interested in getting a US passport, a visa, or if you would like to get a US passport card, contact the passport professionals at Rush Passport™. Rush Passport™ New York City passport office specializes in passport expediting services.
If you have any questions about getting a passport, 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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Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Are you looking forward to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London? Are you planning to visit England to see the games in person? Be sure to get your passport.
Team USA Basketball is gearing up for the 2012 Summer Olympics to be held in London, England. While it is obvious that all of the players representing the USA will need passports to travel to England, there are plenty of other NBA players who will be using their passports to play for their native countries.
Several players have the option to play for different countries. Cleveland Cavalier rookie sensation Kyrie Irving holds dual US / Australian passports. It is reported that he has rejected the opportunity to represent Australia in the Olympics because he would like to represent Team USA in the 2016 Games.
It is also reported that Charlotte Bobcats’ rookie Byron Mullens has gotten a British passport in an attempt to play for England. In the meantime, Indiana Pacers player Darren Collison and Memphis Grizzly Dante Cunningham tried to prove British family ties, but were both denied. Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon committed to play basketball for Team Britain, but may not play afterall. Chicago Bulls Luol Deng is scheduled to use his passport to play for Great Britain.
Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs is using his French passport to play in the Olympics. Dirk Nowitzki won’t be using his German passport because Team Germany didn’t qualify.
Pau Gasol, Ricky Rubio, Juan Carlos Navarro and Rudy Hernandez will use their Spanish passports to make the trip to London for the 2012 Games.
In the meantime, let’s hope that the following Team USA players have their passports ready to roll this summer:
LaMarcus Aldridge, Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, Chris Bosh, Kobe Bryant, Tyson Chandler, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Tyreke Evans, Rudy Gay, Eric Gordon, Danny Granger, Blake Griffin, Jeff Green, Dwight Howard, Andre Iguodala, LeBron James, Al Jefferson, David Lee, Brook Lopez, Robin Lopez, Kevin Love, O.J. Mayo, Lamar Odom, Chris Paul, Kendrick Perkins, Tayshaun Prince, Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose, Amar’e Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade, Gerald Wallace, Russell Westbrook, Deron Williams.
If you plan on traveling to England this summer to catch the 2012 Olympic Games, be sure to get a passport. If you have questions or need assistance getting a visa, an expedited passport, an emergency passport please contact Rush Passport™. If you are interested in passport renewal, getting a same day passport, US Passport book or a US Passport Card contact Rush Passport™. If you are in need of 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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Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
For those of you who always wanted to get a passport, but really don’t want to get a passport or visa there is a new website out there visastamper.com . The folks at visastamper.com allow you to create stamps for your passport for any destination. The website’s tagline claims that it is better than an actual passport, *Unless you need to enter a country, pass customs or do anything a valid passport would typically allow you to achieve. Other than that, it’s great.
While visastamper.com might be fun, it doesn’t fulfill the needs of a real traveler. If you are looking for an actual passport you can use to travel abroad, then visit rushpassport.com instead.
The passport experts at Rush Passport™ specialize in getting expedited passports and visas. Rush Passport™ makes getting a passport quick and easy. If you need to travel within the next 14 days and you do not have a passport, lost your passport, have an expired passport or if your passport is mutilated, contact Rush Passport™ to get an expedited passport.
Rush Passport™ is a registered passport and visa expediter of the US Department of State and foreign consulates. Rush Passport™ has the ability to process all the applications in person. If you don’t have the time to go to the passport agency on your own, if you cannot take time away from work or if you do not want to waste time dealing with the frustration of waiting on lines or filling out confusing passport application and paperwork, visit Rush Passport™.
Rush Passport™ processes US passports in all 50 States and we can help you get your passport in time for your scheduled trip.
At Rush Passport™ we look forward to serving you for all your passport and visa needs.
If you have questions or need assistance getting a visa, an expedited passport, an emergency passport please contact Rush Passport™. If you are interested in passport renewal, getting a same day passport, US Passport book or a US Passport Card contact Rush Passport™. If you are in need of 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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Monday, February 20th, 2012
In a recent Rush Passport™ blog entry, the topic was getting a Chinese visa to travel to the United States.
The main problem with the United States visa system is that it cannot keep up with the Chinese demand. China is currently the source of over 10% of all US visa applications. The only other country that has more passport holders applying for US visas is Mexico. With so many visa applicants, the visa system should be able to accomodate the large numbers to maximize travel to the United States.
However, the is a currently a 3 month wait just to get a visa applicant interview. Each visa applicant must have an in-person visa interview in order to be approved for travel to the United States.
It is in the best interest of the United States to process Chinese visa applicants more efficiently.
In order to expedite the handling of visas from China to the United States, there needs to be more American staff members at the embassy and UIS Consulates in China. In addition, more interview facilities need to be made available to Chinese visa applicants. The best case scenario is that a visa interview can be made in 48 hours or less once the visa application is submitted.
Another way to make the visa process smoother would be to grant visas to pre-qualified travelers who were granted visas in the past.
It is understood that national security should be the United States’ prime concern, but it is also very important from an economical standpoint to make the visa application process more efficient.
Other countries are competing for Chinese tourists and have taken steps to ease the visa process. Japan, for example, has made it so that a Chinese visa applicant who lives in a big city must only need to have a credit card to be approved for a visa.
New Zealand has also eased theire visa regulations with the hopes of attracting Chinese tourists.
Spain sees the opportunites to bring in more Chinese tourists and in addition to easing visa regulations, has also encouraged airlines to schedule more direct flights between the two countries.
Germany is also planning moves towards simplifying the visa process for Chinese applicants.
If you have more questions about getting a visa, a passport, 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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Saturday, January 7th, 2012
Passports are important documents that even celebrities and professional athletes must contend with if they wish to travel abroad. When it comes to losing passports, celebrities and athletes do not get a free pass. Samardo Samuels, NBA pro, on the Cleveland Cavaliers was unable to accompany his team on a trip to Toronto, Canada for a game against the Toronto Raptors.
Samuels lost his passport in December and was unable to accompany the team for Wednesday’s game vs. the Raptors because he was unable to get a new Jamaican passport in time. Also, he apparently had problems with his work visa. Samuels, took to Twitter in early December notifying his followers that he had lost his passport. Samuels had to miss the January game and he hopes to have his passport back before April 6, the next time he must use his passport for international travel.
Samuels now joins a long list of celebrities and athletes who have lost their passports. See which professional baseball player was highlighted for losing his passport in a past Rush Passport blog entry . And find out which soccer star sleeps with his passport to prevent him from losing it again. Find out which celebrity socialite had passport troubles entering Japan, not because of a lost passport, but because of drug charges.
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.
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
An article in the USA today states that “For most foreigners, taking a last-minute business or leisure trip to New York, Los Angeles, Miami or other U.S. travel hubs would be nearly impossible. The average wait time for a visa interview in Rio de Janeiro, for example, was 87 days, according to the State Department.”
In a perfect world, visa interview wait times should not be more than a week, travelers would not overstay their visas and terrorists would not apply for visas. However, this not being a perfect world, the US must do its best to balance the importance of visa applications and national security.
Most visitors to the United States enter through the country’s Visa Waiver Program. The Visa Waiver Program allows travelers from 36 countries to temporarily visit the United States without a visa. Currently, Argentina, Brazil, Poland and Taiwan are not part of the Visa Waiver Program. Many feel that these nations should be added because their residents are not likely to illegally overstay their visas and decide to stay in the United States indefinitely.
It is also tough for tourists from countries like India, China, Mexico to use their passports to travel to the US because they must obtain nonimmigrant visas. The nonimmigrant visa process is lengthy and expensive.
Passport holders who live far away from their country’s visa processing centers must visit the interview location without knowing whether or not their visas will be approved. A proposed solution to the visa interview process is videoconferencing. However, the US Department of State is not willing to explore this option due to safety and technological concerns.
Prior to 9/11, in-person visa application interviews were not required. Visas could be approved by consular officials based solely on responses entered into the visa application. Visa applicants must go through more intense screenings that include fingerprint checks and facial recognition screening of passport photographs.
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.
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Monday, January 2nd, 2012
Customs officers in the United States check passports of non-resident visitors everyday at airports all over the country. Passport holders from countries all over the world visit the United States and spend money on food, hotels, clothing and souvenirs. Visitors use their passports to visit New York City, Las Vegas, Disney World and a host of other destinations.
While the tourist industry in the United States is doing well, many believe that it could be doing better. Passport holders abroad must sometimes wait months to find out whether or not their tourist visa applications will be approved. This inconvenience may cause travelers who wish to come to the United States to use their passports to travel to other destinations instead.
It was not always the case that foreign visitors had to wait so long to get a tourist visa to visit the US. After the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks foreign visitors certainly have a tougher time getting a temporary visa. A campaign is in motion that may sway Congress into giving the US Department of State’s tourist visa application process an overhaul.
The proposed amendments to the US passport and visa process are expected to increase the number of visitors to the United States. However, while tourism may see a boost, these changes must not compromise the nation’s security. It is not an easy task for the State Department to increase passport visa services while maintaining tight security.
When it comes to visa services in the United States, security is the top priority. The visa system must enforce the immigration laws of the United States. Some are opposed to increasing the number of visitors because they feel that more visas would mean that the nation would be placed at greater risk.
The risk of freely handing out visas doesn’t only mean that there is more potential for terrorism, it also means that people may enter the country with temporary visas and never return to their countries of origin. While the US Department of State would like people who enter the US with visas to go home when their visas expire, many people want to come and live here.
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.
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