The New Year brings good news for US citizens living in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands: no longer will an expedited passport require an expensive and time-consuming trip to the mainland. The San Juan Passport Agency will be open for business on Monday, January 13, 2014.
This passport agency will issue emergency passports to people with international travel itineraries departing within the next 14 days (or within the next four weeks if a visa is also required).
Read ArticleAdopting a child is an incredibly stressful process, especially if you choose to adopt from another country. Though the reward of giving a child a family is immeasurable, international adoption often requires an intense commitment in the form of time, energy and money.
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Government paperwork is not always written in the most user-friendly manner, and passport renewal forms are no exception. Unfortunately, if you make a mistake filling it out or you don’t send in the required documentation, your new passport could be delayed.
Read ArticleThere’s almost nothing worse than losing your passport the day before you are supposed to leave on an international trip-except, perhaps, losing it while you are far from home in another country.
Read Article*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.
Getting a child passport is a bit more complicated of a process than getting a passport for an adult.
Read ArticleYour US passport is one of your most valuable possessions, and you are probably very careful with it. However, no matter how careful we try to be, accidents happen. When it comes to passports, the most common causes of accidental damage are pets, toddlers, washing machines and for frequent travelers, normal wear and tear.
Read ArticleA new program from the Department of Homeland security could allow you to zip through passport services lines when you return home from overseas. The program, called Global Entry, allows passengers to pay $100 to get through customs a little bit faster.
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