Jimmy Woodson had no idea it could take so long to get passport services. According to the South Bend Tribune, the Niles, Indiana man applied for a new passport 6 months ago, at the same time as his wife and 11-year-old son. They got their passports a few weeks later, but Mr. Woodson is still waiting. passport services
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A UK woman got a bit of a surprise when she opened the envelope containing her new passport. According to the Manchester Evening News, the document she received had her name...but her husband's face! Terence and Marilyn Walker apparently sent off their passport renewal applications at the same time. His was processed correctly, but hers came back with the wrong passport photo. Instead of her passport photo, the passport agency had placed a photo of her husband. Mrs. Walker told…
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Is your passport due to expire within the next 6 months to a year? While you may not feel like shelling out the extra cash for a new one, it's still a good idea to go ahead and get it renewed. In many cases, a passport with an expiration date 6 months or less in the future is almost as useless as one that's expired. Consider, for instance, the case of Charles Herman. According to the Chicago Tribune, he attended…
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If you need a lot of dental work done, the costs can be prohibitive. For example, according to Wikipedia, the average cost for a root canal in the US ranges from $699 to $1300. One root canal and crown is enough to exhaust the annual benefit limit of many dental policies, so what happens if you need more than one? One possible solution involves getting a passport and flying to somewhere where dental care is less expensive. This is called…
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When obtaining a passport, you must provide proof of US citizenship. Assuming you were born in the US and don't have an expired passport to submit with your application, you would do that by submitting a copy of your birth certificate. However, before you submit your application, you should examine your birth certificate closely to make sure it will pass muster with the US Department of State. Here's what to look for: Certification The State Department only accepts certified US…
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What, exactly, is a "'honeymoon tester?" Basically, it's a dream job for any couple that likes to travel. Here's the job description, from Runawaybrideandgroom.com: "Would you be able to sip champagne, while lying in a hammock slung between two palm trees on a white, sandy beach, with your romantically linked partner beside you, without spilling your drink? Well then, you may just have what it takes for the Ultimate Job in Ireland (and probably the world!)." Sounds like heaven, right?…
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Mexico has long been a playground for Americans on vacation, but lately it's been in the news due to an unfortunate epidemic of drug-fueled violence. Is it still a safe place to visit? Despite the grisly headlines, the answer is "yes"-as long as you use common sense and stay away from the most lawless, unsafe regions of the country. With that in mind, here's a summary of the areas in Mexico that the US Department of State has warned US…
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Today was Passport Day in the USA. Did you manage to make it down to your local passport office? To encourage Americans to get passports, the US Department of State opened its Regional Passport Agency Offices for special Saturday hours to give busy Americans a chance to apply for a passport in person without an appointment. What if you missed it? No worries, you can still get a passport. Just find the nearest passport acceptance facility using the Department of…
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Have you gotten one of the new US passport cards yet? If you have one, and you are driving across an international bridge into Mexico or Canada, border officials want you to take that card out of your wallet and "wave it in the air like you just don't care" before you get to the inspection booth. No, this isn't some elaborate prank designed to make you look foolish for border officials' amusement. According to the El Paso Times, this…
