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Obtaining a Passport For US Citizens Delivered By Midwives
By Passport Editorial

According to the Associated Press, citizens who were denied a passport because they were delivered by midwives near the US border with Mexico may soon have an opportunity to reapply for free. Here's the background on the story:  Going back to the 1960's,  some midwives on the Southwestern border were convicted of fraudulently filing birth certificates for children who may have been born on the Mexican side of the border.  So, the State Department began not issuing passports to people…

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Emergency Passport for Student After Dog Chews His?
By Passport Editorial

A Wisconsin high school student going on a school trip to Peru was not allowed to leave the US after his dog damaged his passport. The dog, a 1-year-old golden retriever named Sunshine, found the passport in a waistband the student had borrowed to keep his valuables secure in Peru. She only nibbled off the top corner, but the damage was done. Chicago airport officials let the boy fly to Miami with his class despite the chewed-up passport. However, once…

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How To Care For Your New Passport
By Passport Editorial

So, you just got your new passport in the mail? How exciting! An adult passport is good for 10 years if cared for properly. To avoid having to apply for another passport before your renewal date, here are some tips on how to take care of your new passport and protect it from being lost, stolen or damaged. Invest in a passport case. A case will keep your passport from being bent or frayed in your pocket or purse. As…

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Is Getting a Passport Too Much Trouble?
By Passport Editorial

As a consequence of the new travel regulations that went into effect on June 1, many places in Canada and Mexico that depend on tourism are expecting  a slow summer, according to TampaBay.com. The report noted that some Niagara Falls tourists that were surveyed said they would not be back due to the new rules, which require adults to carry passports for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The article also noted that only 20% of…

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Boating Across the Canadian Border? Bring Your US Passport!
By Passport Editorial

Recreational boaters in the Great Lakes region have long enjoyed sailing across the Canadian border to visit our neighbors to the north.  However, security concerns and regulations have made what was once an easy trip a little bit more complicated. On Monday, June 1st, another set of restrictions became effective as the US Government rolled out the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). With the WHTI, US citizens traveling to Canada by land or by sea now…

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One Item To Add To Your Honeymoon Registry: An Express Passport
By Passport Editorial

Are you getting married in the near future? If you've been living on your own for awhile, you may not need the traditional wedding gifts of household appliances and dishes.  And, if you're like me, the thought of someone spending a lot of money on nice china just because "it's something you're supposed to have once you're married" may make you cringe. If this sounds familiar, consider using a honeymoon registry instead of the traditional wedding registry. A honeymoon registry…

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Get an Express Passport and Volunteer Abroad This Summer!
By Passport Editorial

Want to see the world and make a difference at the same time? Many organizations offer international volunteer programs! Participating in an international volunteer program even has some advantages over simply traveling to another country, as this post on "Go Green Travel Green" points out. Not only do you get the satisfaction that comes from knowing y0u're helping others, you'll also get a deeper experience of the culture in the country where you're volunteering. Plus, traveling outside of the major…

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