Government Regulations

New Passport Regulations Still Rankle Border Communities

The Associated Press has an excellent article up that looks at how the new passport regulations associated with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) have changed the way people live in border communities like St. Albans, Vermont.

More than two years after the final phase of the WHTI went into effect, residents still miss the “good old days.” It’s easy to see why- in the article, Paul Martin, the fire chief in Richford, Vermont, reminisces about how easy it used to be to go from America to Canada and back again:

“It used to be real simple.

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How NOT to Get an Expedited Passport

Are you in a hurry to get your passport? Does your application seem have gotten mysteriously stuck in limbo? That’s frustrating for sure, but here’s how NOT to handle it: Calling your congressperson’s office and threatening them.

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Government Considers Denying Passport Services to Tax Cheats

One common question we get asked here at RushMyPassport is whether or not you can be denied a passport if you owe taxes. In most cases, the answer is no: the IRS does not share its tax data with the Department of State, and current law does not allow passports to be denied simply because you owe the government money (though if you’ve got a criminal case against you for tax evasion, that might be a different story).

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US Passport Regulations for Cruises Leave Many Travelers Confused

Conflicting regulations from the US Department of Homeland Security and major cruise lines have left many travelers asking “Do I need a passport to go on a cruise?” and not getting a clear answer.

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New Child Passport Application Forms Will Be More Inclusive

Passport applications forms are getting a makeover in March. What’s changing? So far, the major change that’s been announced is changing the “mother” and “father” fields to ensure that same-sex couples and people in other non-traditional family structures can more easily apply for a child passport for their children.

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Why Jermaine Jackson Can’t Renew His Passport

Poor Jermaine Jackson. He’s stuck in Burkina Faso with an expired passport. Well, actually, it’s difficult to pity the man-the only reason he can’t get it replaced is that he owes almost $100,000 in child support.

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Damaged Passport Ruins Canadian Couple’s Vacation

Larry Caza and his girlfriend just wanted to spend Christmas somewhere warm. So, the Canadian couple booked a tropical vacation in Mexico over the holidays. Unfortunately, Mr. Caza’s passport was water-damaged, and when they arrived at the airport airline employees refused to let them on the plane.

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Blog Entries on Government Regulations

New Passport Regulations Still Rankle Border Communities

How NOT to Get an Expedited Passport

Government Considers Denying Passport Services to Tax Cheats

US Passport Regulations for Cruises Leave Many Travelers Confused

New Child Passport Application Forms Will Be More Inclusive

Why Jermaine Jackson Can’t Renew His Passport

Damaged Passport Ruins Canadian Couple’s Vacation

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