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		<title>Renewing U.S. Passports Online From The Comfort Of Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:11:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Renewing passports used to be a process that required an in-person visit to a passport agency. This is no longer the case because this renewing pasports online can now be accomplished entirely from home. The experienced companies that provide this service work with the relevant government agency to expedite paperwork processing. They also offer customer [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Renewing passports used to be a process that required an in-person visit to a passport agency. This is no longer the case because this renewing pasports online can now be accomplished entirely from home. The experienced companies that provide this service work with the relevant government agency to expedite paperwork processing. They also offer customer assistance throughout the passport renewal process.</p>
<p>Renewing U.S. passports in the past was always a long drawn out process requiring appointments and paperwork sessions that simply made it prohibitive to even try and get this done. With the advent of the Internet however, these appointments have become a thing of past by allowing the majority of the process to be completed without ever leaving home. This in and of itself, makes the entire ordeal of a U.S. passport seem more palatable to most people.</p>
<p>Service providers are available online to help anyone renew or even get their first U.S. passport with little to no hassle at all. They will assist in making sure that all the forms that need to be submitted are correct along with the other forms of identification that may be necessary. Very little is needed other than the old U.S. passport, the right forms, and some new pictures when renewing U.S. passports.</p>
<p>These pictures should be taken by a professional that understands the government&rsquo;s requirements for U.S. passport photos. These need to be 2&rdquo; by 2&rdquo; along with certain criteria in how the pictures look in what is worn in the photo such as glasses and the face must take up the majority of the actual picture size. They are very exacting when it comes to these and vending machine photos are immediately rejected so it is better to have it done right the first time.</p>
<p>For all of the added convenience they offer, these service providers charge a fee in excess of the government&rsquo;s charges. The fee for the company&rsquo;s service must be made payable separately in the form of a check or money order. The government fees must be made payable directly to the government agency. Both payments should be included in the package containing the renewal application.</p>
<p>The applicant should use a carrier such as FedEx or UPS when sending the documents and payment to the processing company. Both carriers offer a tracking service that will allow verification of safe and timely delivery. They also offer expedited shipping methods including overnight delivery for those facing a real time crunch.</p>
<p>Online U.S. passport services handle other items in addition to U.S. passport renewal. They can process initial U.S. passport application and handle replacement of lost or stolen U.S. passports. Additional pages for existing U.S. passports may also be ordered through these companies. Most of these items may be processed in as little as 24 hours, which provides instant gratification for those in need.</p>
<p>Providers specializing in issuing and <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/services/PassportRenewal" target='_blank'>renewing US passports online</a> offer a service that is very convenient for the customer. They provide all information required to renew your <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/" target='_blank'>US passport</a> without ever leaving home, provided the customer already has the passport photos and documentation readily available. These companies are invaluable to those who do not have the time to stand in line at a passport agency.</p>
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		<title>The Connection Between Child Support Payments And U.S. Passports</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nothing is more important to a parent than the safety and wellbeing of their child and this is one of the reasons the government has instituted regulations concerning the issuance of passports to children. While there is an added difficulty, this is also a benefit when you consider the number of children abducted by parents [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nothing is more important to a parent than the safety and wellbeing of their child and this is one of the reasons the government has instituted regulations concerning the issuance of passports to children. While there is an added difficulty, this is also a benefit when you consider the number of children abducted by parents as well as the increased divorce rate amount parents of children. In the past, pasports have actually been used to create division between a parent and a child and in messy divorces, used as a threatening weapon. When a parent has neglected to pay court ordered child support and yet attempt to acquire a passport for their child, the process comes to a quick halt, thanks to new regulations.</p>
<p>In Section 51.70 (a) (8) of Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, it completely outlines how a parent owing more than $2500 in child support is not able to receive a passport. So many parents in the United States struggle with getting child support payments, so it&#8217;s no surprise that this is the number one reason that keeps people from getting passports. This law is a dramatic stride towards enforcing child support payments.</p>
<p>If a parent wants to purchase a passport but owes child support, they must first contact the local county probation agency and arrange to make payment. Before the passport process can proceed, the US Department of Health and Human Services must receive proof from the State Child Support Enforcement Agency proving that acceptable payment has been made. The Department of Health and Human Services then advises the Department of State to remove the payer from its list of those prohibited from receiving a passport and the Department of State updates its list accordingly.</p>
<p>This is not the only regulation that has been put into place in an attempt to protect children and parents when it comes to the purchase of a child&rsquo;s passport. In 2008, the Two Parent Consent Law become law and requires the consent of each parent before a passport for a child can be issued. The children&rsquo;s Passport Issuance Alert Program or CPIAP is another organization dedicated to the notification of parents or guardians when a passport is requested for a child. Even those in foreign countries can be alerted through the Office of Children&rsquo;s Issues whose mission is to locate parents who unlawfully abduct their children.</p>
<p>It must now be obvious to you that many agencies and programs are available to aid in the protection of children getting passports. It is certainly the hope of these agencies that their diligence and concern for the welfare of both children and their parents will lead to additional safeguards enacted to accomplish this goal. Getting a child&rsquo;s passport might be a little more difficult these days but it&rsquo;s a good thing when it adds another layer of protection to the child as well as the parent.</p>
<p>Learn more about the requirements for getting <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/" target='_blank'>US passport</a> at <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/" target='_blank'>US Passport Now</a>.</p>
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		<title>Your {Way&#124;Gateway&#124;Fastest&#124;Quickest To An Emergency Passport Application</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 13:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you need to leave the country in the next 48 hours? Don&#8217;t have a passport? Or has your passport expired? Because of your situation, it&#8217;s simply just impossible for you to apply for a passport and have it routinely processed. With current passport processing times of four to six weeks, a routine passport application [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you need to leave the country in the next 48 hours? Don&rsquo;t have a passport? Or has your passport expired? Because of your situation, it&rsquo;s simply just impossible for you to apply for a passport and have it routinely processed. With current passport processing times of four to six weeks, a routine passport application obviously isn&rsquo;t an option.</p>
<p>The situation is even more important if you are faced with a family emergency and need to leave in 48 hours or less. Because of your situation, the US Department of State provides you with a way to apply for a passport without having to go through the regular passport processing times, so you can leave the country as soon as possible. They will provide you with an emergency passport.</p>
<p>Emergency passports are issued to US citizens who have family emergencies outside the country and have to leave within the next 48 hours. So, if you need a passport quickly, an emergency passport is what you need. Applying for one ensures that you&rsquo;ll be able to leave the country immediately.</p>
<p>But what do you need to apply for an emergency passport? First of all, you need to contact the National Passport Information Agency (NPIA). This is the agency tasked with handling all your emergency passport needs at any time of the day. Simply give them a call, and they will help you set a schedule with the nearest passport agency. The passport agency will then be the one to help you obtain an emergency passport.</p>
<p>In case the NPIA is unable to schedule an appointment for you, simply hang on the line. You will then be forwarded to a customer service representative (CSR). In turn, the CSR will handle your call and provide you with options on how you can get your emergency passport.</p>
<p>However, if your reason to leave the country isn&rsquo;t as urgent as a family emergency, there&rsquo;s still an option for you to speed the process up. You can choose to get an expedited passport. This is ideal if you need to leave the country within the next four to ten weeks.</p>
<p>Expedited passports are designed for those who need to leave the country within the next 10 weeks. Current processing times for expedited passports are at two to three weeks. So if you need to get a passport during this time frame, then getting an expedited passport is the best choice you have. Take note that expedited passports require an additional fee to process. This is by no means a hefty fee. In fact, it&rsquo;s a price that&rsquo;s well worth every penny if you are looking for speed and convenience when applying for your passport.</p>
<p>If you need to be with your family in family emergencies outside the country, you have the option of getting an emergency passport. Having an <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/emergency-passports" target='_blank'>emergency new passport</a> will enable you to leave the country in as little as 48 hours or less. However, if you can wait for at least 2 weeks, you have the choice of having your <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/" target='_blank'>pass port</a> application expedited instead. This comes with an additional fee, but you get speed and a quick response in return.</p>
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		<title>How To Apply For A Pass Port For Those Who are Not 18</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Minors applying for a US passport need to submit special requirements aside from the regular requirements submitted by everyone applying for passports. Minors who are 16-17 years old have a slightly different set of special requirements from those who are under 16 years old. So if you&#8217;re a passport 16-17 applicant who wants to know [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Minors applying for a US passport need to submit special requirements aside from the regular requirements submitted by everyone applying for passports. Minors who are 16-17 years old have a slightly different set of special requirements from those who are under 16 years old. So if you&rsquo;re a passport 16-17 applicant who wants to know how to apply for a passport, read this.</p>
<p>What are the special requirements for applicants aged 16-17? These requirements are actually required of the parent&rsquo;s applicants or their guardians, rather than the applicants themselves. The documents are used to provide proof of the parents/guardians&rsquo; identity. These documents are the parents/guardians&rsquo; ID, a photocopy of this ID, as well as a written parental consent.</p>
<p>Basically, those are just the special requirements that you need to submit. Now on to the regular application requirements. If you are a first-time passport applicant, you will be required to fill in the DS-11 form. This is a standard form that is completed by anyone who&rsquo;s applying for a new passport. This includes those who were issued their passports when they were under 16, or those who got their last passport more than 15 years ago.</p>
<p>Applicants filling the DS-11 are required to submit this document along with the other requirements in person. You should take note that even if you have already completed this form, you must not sign it yet. You should wait for the instruction to do so once you are already at the passport office.</p>
<p>You will also be required to submit a proof of your citizenship. You may use any of the following documents to prove your citizenship: your last passport, your certified birth certificate, a consular report on your birth if you were born abroad, a naturalization certificate or a certificate of citizenship. After your passport has been processed, the document you submitted will be returned to you.</p>
<p>You will then be required to present a proof of your identity. First, you will need to present your ID once you go to the passport office for your personal appearance. Also, you will have to present a photocopy of that ID. Rules for photocopies of your ID are strict so make sure you comply.</p>
<p>Also submit two color passport photos that are recent. As with the photocopy of your ID, there are very specific rules regarding your photos, so make sure you know what these rules are. Finally, you also be required to pay an applicable fee for your passport application.</p>
<p>That&rsquo;s all you need to know about <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/services/NewPassport" target='_blank'>how to apply for a pass port</a> if you&rsquo;re 16-17 years old. It&rsquo;s very easy to follow. Be sure that you check all the <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/" target='_blank'>U.S. passport</a> guidelines set by the Department of State to ensure you didn&rsquo;t miss anything with your application.</p>
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		<title>Renewing Passports Online In The Age Of The Internet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems that eventually no one will need to leave home in order to accomplish any task. Customers can place grocery orders online and request delivery directly to the home.&#160;Renewing pasports online can now also be accomplished without ever leaving the armchair. A computer with an Internet connection is all that is required to order [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems that eventually no one will need to leave home in order to accomplish any task. Customers can place grocery orders online and request delivery directly to the home.&nbsp;Renewing pasports online can now also be accomplished without ever leaving the armchair. A computer with an Internet connection is all that is required to order a new US passport. The passport holder will then be free to spend time searching for the dream vacation.</p>
<p>In the past, people were required to make an appointment in order to renew US passports. There are only a handful of US passport agencies throughout the country and they are located near major metropolitan areas. Someone who lived in a rural area would need to travel quite a distance in order to have a US passport renewed. These days, that person will only need to log on to the Internet and search for an online US passport processing service.</p>
<p>Service providers are available online to help anyone renew or even get their first US passport with little to no hassle at all. They will assist in making sure that all the forms that need to be submitted are correct along with the other forms of identification that may be necessary. Very little is needed other than the old US passport, the right forms, and some new pictures when renewing US passports.</p>
<p>These pictures should be taken by a professional that understands the government&rsquo;s requirements for US passport photos. These need to be 2&rdquo; by 2&rdquo; along with certain criteria in how the pictures look in what is worn in the photo such as glasses and the face must take up the majority of the actual picture size. They are very exacting when it comes to these and vending machine photos are immediately rejected so it is better to have it done right the first time.</p>
<p>There are fees for these services and these will be listed on each of the provider&rsquo;s websites. The fees are sent in two separate amounts, one to the service provider and one to the issuing agency and should be included in the envelope with all the necessary paperwork. The payments should be in the form of a money order or check and never in cash, as it will not be accepted.</p>
<p>Once the package is ready for shipping, should be sent to the provider by way of a private carrier such as FedEx or UPS. This ensures that the package can be tracked during its entire trip and gets there securely. The paperwork package contains vital information along with the old US passport and there is no sense taking any chances on it getting lost or misplaced.</p>
<p>Online US passport services handle other items in addition to US passport renewal. They can process initial US passport application and handle replacement of lost or stolen US passports. Additional pages for existing US passports may also be ordered through these companies. Most of these items may be processed in as little as 24 hours, which provides instant gratification for those in need.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/services/PassportRenewal" target='_blank'>Renewing Pass Ports Online</a> can be done quickly via the Internet and mail when a <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/" target='_blank'>pasport</a> service provider is used. Someone who will be traveling in the very near future will be happy to pay the extra money to take advantage of the next-day processing option. Best of all, there is no need to leave home in order to accomplish this once inconvenient and time-consuming task. Someone who will be traveling in the very near future will be happy to pay the extra money to take advantage of the next-day processing option. Best of all, there is no need to leave home in order to accomplish this once inconvenient and time-consuming task.</p>
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		<title>How To Apply For A Pass Port When You&#8217;re Under 18 Years Old</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since anyone age 16 to 17 years old is still considered to be a minor, they need to meet special requirements when applying for passports. These requirements should be accomplished on top of the regular passport requirements that applicants of every age should submit. If you&#8217;re a passport applicant who&#8217;s 16 to 17 years old, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since anyone age 16 to 17 years old is still considered to be a minor, they need to meet special requirements when applying for passports. These requirements should be accomplished on top of the regular passport requirements that applicants of every age should submit. If you&rsquo;re a passport applicant who&rsquo;s 16 to 17 years old, let us show you how to apply for a passport.</p>
<p>What are the special requirements for applicants aged 16-17? These requirements are actually required of the parent&rsquo;s applicants or their guardians, rather than the applicants themselves. The documents are used to provide proof of the parents/guardians&rsquo; identity. These documents are the parents/guardians&rsquo; ID, a photocopy of this ID, as well as a written parental consent.</p>
<p>After dealing with these requirements, let&rsquo;s now move on to the routine requirements that you need to submit. For first-time passport applicants, the Form DS-11 is what you&rsquo;ll need to fill in. Aside from first time applicants, this is also the same form used by those who were under 16 when they were issued their last passport, or those whose passports were issued more than 15 years ago.</p>
<p>As required for all who use the DS-11 form, you will have to submit this along with the other requirements in person to the nearest passport agency. Also, you must keep in mind that you must not sign the complete form. Wait until you are told to do so when you finally submit it.</p>
<p>You also need to establish your citizenship when applying for a passport. You can submit any of the following documents to do this: a certified birth certificate, your latest passport, your certificate of naturalization, your certificate of citizenship, or a consular report if you were born outside the US. The document you submit will be returned to you once your passport has been processed. It is usually mailed with your passport, although sometimes it may be mailed separately.</p>
<p>You will then be required to present a proof of your identity. First, you will need to present your ID once you go to the passport office for your personal appearance. Also, you will have to present a photocopy of that ID. Rules for photocopies of your ID are strict so make sure you comply.</p>
<p>Then you must submit two color pictures of yourself. Make sure the photos are recent. Also make sure they follow the guidelines set by the Department of State regarding the photos to submit. For one, you shouldn&rsquo;t wear any headgear or hat in your picture, among other specifications. Once you have done all these, you can now submit your passport application and pay the applicable fees.</p>
<p>There you have it, all the basic things you need to know about how to get a <a href="http://trcb.com/Travel/Preparation/How-to-Apply-for-a-Passport-if-Youre-16-17-Years-Old-19659.htm" target='_blank'>how to apply for a USA Passport</a> if you&rsquo;re 16-17 years old. These <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/" target='_blank'>american passport</a> guidelines are up to date and very specific, so make sure you understand them and follow them to the letter. You&rsquo;ll save yourself time if you have everything ready before submitting the application.</p>
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		<title>Emergency US Passport: Ways To Get Your Passport Fast</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes you are forced to leave the country unexpectedly, and realize that you still need to apply for a passport or renew your expired one. In this case, going through the routine passport application wouldn&#8217;t be an option. Currently, you&#8217;ll need to wait four to six weeks to have your passport processed for routine applications.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes you are forced to leave the country unexpectedly, and realize that you still need to apply for a passport or renew your expired one. In this case, going through the routine passport application wouldn&rsquo;t be an option. Currently, you&rsquo;ll need to wait four to six weeks to have your passport processed for routine applications.</p>
<p>The situation is even more important if you are faced with a family emergency and need to leave in 48 hours or less. Because of your situation, the US Department of State provides you with a way to apply for a passport without having to go through the regular passport processing times, so you can leave the country as soon as possible. They will provide you with an emergency passport.</p>
<p>Emergency passports are designed for those facing family emergencies outside the country and need to leave in 48 hours or less. At times when your loved ones can&rsquo;t wait, this is the passport you&rsquo;ll need. Applying for this type of passport ensures you are able to leave the country as soon as possible.</p>
<p>But what do you need to apply for an emergency passport? First of all, you need to contact the National Passport Information Agency (NPIA). This is the agency tasked with handling all your emergency passport needs at any time of the day. Simply give them a call, and they will help you set a schedule with the nearest passport agency. The passport agency will then be the one to help you obtain an emergency passport.</p>
<p>There are times, however, when the NPIA is unable to set an appointment for you. You shouldn&rsquo;t worry when this happens. Instead, stay on the line and you will be forwarded to a customer service representative (CSR). The CSR will then be the one to assist you regarding your application for an emergency passport.</p>
<p>What if you don&rsquo;t really need to travel within the next 48 hours? You have the option of just having your passport application expedited instead. As far as processing speeds go, an expedited option sits in between the routine passport application and the emergency passport.</p>
<p>The expedited passport option is a kind of a value-added service. And because of this, your passport application will be given priority over the routine passport applications. Thus expedited passports are a lot faster to process. And as a value-added service, you can expect an expedited passport to have an extra fee added to the regular passport application fees you need to pay. This is a non-issue, of course, if you need to get your passport quickly and don&rsquo;t want to break a sweat doing it.</p>
<p>At times when you are faced with a family emergency, you&rsquo;ll always have the option to apply for an <a href="http://trcb.com/Travel/Preparation/How-to-Get-an-Emergency-Passport-for-Family-Emergencies-19655.htm" target='_blank'>emergency American passport</a>. Emergency <a href="http://www.uspassportnow.com/" target='_blank'>us passport</a> cut the waiting time for passport applications so that you can be with your loved ones outside the country as soon as possible. Now if you can wait for two to three weeks to have your application processed, you can always have it expedited.</p>
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