Were you planning to visit the Monarch butterfly breeding grounds in Michoacan, Mexico? According to the US State Department, you’d be better off waiting until next year. Mexico is continuing to experience problems with drug cartel violence in that region, according the AP. US travelers should also stay away from the state of Chihuahua, especially Ciudad Juarez, which has the dubious distinction of being Mexico’s most violent city.
Read ArticleNew 24-Hour Passport Office Opens In Minnesota
If you need a 24 hour passport in Minnesota, you’re in luck-you now have a Regional Passport Agency where you can apply for one. According to this press release from the of Department of State, the Minneapolis Regional Passport Agency was officially inaugurated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today with a visit from United States Senator Amy Klobuchar, Under Secretary of State for Management Patrick F.
Read ArticleHistory of the US Passport
Did you know that the first US passports were actually printed by Ben Franklin? According to this book review of “The Passport: The History Of Man’s Most Travelled Document,” the first US passports were made especially for the United States legation in Paris, France around 1777.
Read ArticleGet an Emergency Passport to use JetBlue Business Travel Pass
Could your business benefit from some face-to-face networking with clients that are far away? JetBlue is offering you the opportunity to score some face time with clients both inside and outside of the US.
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How to Change the Name on Your Passport After Divorce
Divorce is almost always a stressful and time-consuming process. It’s all too easy to overlook little things that don’t seem important now, like changing your name on your passport. However, if you are changing your name as a result of a divorce, it’s best to apply for passport services immediately so that you have an updated passport when you need it.
Read ArticleWhy You Should Get a Passport For a Closed-Loop Cruise
In June, getting a passport became mandatory for Americans traveling to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean via land or sea. However, there is an exception: You don’t need a passport if you are traveling to these areas on a closed-loop cruise, which is a cruise that begins and ends at the same US port.
Read ArticlePassport Renewal in Chicago
*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.
What do you do if you live in Chicago and you need to get your passport renewed?
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