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US Passport Card Application Guide

U.S. citizens can now apply for the new US Passport Card. The U.S. Passport Card itself is a US Passport in a card format, which is proof of both US citizenship and identity. The US Passport Card will fulfill the new border travel requirements that took place on January 31, 2008 and expedite sea and land border crossings between the United States, Mexico, Canada, Bahamas and the Caribbean. The regular U.S. Passport or Passport Book is still the only valid document for international air travel.

Applications for US Passport Cards were made available on February 1, 2008. However, U.S. Passport Cards will not be issued by the U.S. Department of State until the fall of 2008. Individuals interested in obtaining the Passport Card are encouraged to apply early and have the Passport Card mailed directly to the applicants once it is available.

OVERVIEW OF THE U.S. PASSPORT CARD

SAMPLE PASSPORT CARD

Valid only for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
A US Passport Card cannot be used for international travel by air.
Applications for the US Passport Card are currently being taken but issuance of the card itself is not expected to happen before fall of 2008.
Only the U.S. Department of State issues the US Passport Card.
The US Passport Card is only available to U.S. citizens. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must first apply for United States Citizenship.

IMPORTANT WARNING AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The U.S. Immigration Support (this website) does not issue US Passport Cards. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to issue U.S. Passport Cards.
The U.S. Immigration Support (this website) does not submit any applications on behalf of applicants.
The U.S. Immigration Support (this website) publishes the "U.S. Passport Card Application Guide". The application guide describes how U.S. citizens can submit a passport card application on their own and without the use of an agent or third party. The application guide is available for a fee.
APPLICATION FEE: The purchase price of the U.S. Passport Card Application Guide does NOT include any Government fees. There are additional Government fees such as the Passport Card Application Fee and the Execution Fee, which are paid directly to the U.S. Department of State if the application is filed with a Regional Passport Agency.

Why apply for a United States Passport Card?

It is your right as a U.S. citizen to apply for a US Passport Card
Be ready on short notice for a cruise in the Caribbean
Visit Canada or Mexico via land border crossings without needing the regular passport
US Passport Card holders can travel to several countries without obtaining a visa
As of January 31, 2008, all U.S. citizens are required to have a valid WHTI-compliant document or government issued ID to cross any land and sea borders between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. The identification documents must fulfill both the identity requirement (e.g. U.S. Drivers License) and citizenship requirement (e.g. U.S. Birth Certificate). The US Passport Card fulfills both the identity and citizenship requirement.
The process of applying for a U.S. Passport Card may take some time and it may be convenient to have submitted the application when the US Passport Cards are being issued in the fall of 2008
The Passport Card is a less expensive option if you only plan on traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean by land or sea
United States citizens can hold both a Passport Card and a regular U.S. Passport.

UNITED STATES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS

The full implementation of the WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative) requirement is scheduled to take place shortly. U.S. citizens should be aware of the following dates:

January 23, 2007: A passport will be required for re-entering the United States by air from the following destinations: Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Bermuda, in addition to all other foreign destinations that already require a passport.
January 31, 2008: All U.S. citizens must carry a Birth Certificate and valid identification (Driver’s License or State Identification) in order to cross U.S. land borders. However, the U.S. Passport Card eliminates the need for two separate pieces of identification. U.S. citizens living in border towns will also benefit from the new U.S. Passport Card. The Passport Card provides U.S. citizens with the convenience of traveling to Canada or Mexico by land, or taking a cruise to the Caribbean with a small and less expensive option than a regular U.S. Passport. The Passport Card also serves as a valid proof of identification for traveling by air within the United States, and may be used as proof of legal age for alcohol and tobacco purchases.

This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all U.S. citizens entering the United States from foreign countries.

Passport Card Application Process:

Step 1 - Download the U.S. Passport Card Application Guide
Step 2 - Read carefully the instructions provided in the application guide
Step 3 - Fill out the application forms included
Step 4 - Take passport pictures according to the instructions provided
Step 5 - Visit an official recognized passport facility and bring the following: proof of identity and citizenship, passport pictures and supplemental documentation. Addresses and contact information is included in the application guide.
Step 6 - Receive your U.S. Passport Card when they are being printed and mailed out to applicants in the fall of 2008.

The process of applying for a U.S. Passport Card can be a frustrating experience. It is recommended that all applicants follow the instructions included in the U.S. Passport Card Application Guide before submitting any applications.

The U.S. Passport Card Application Guide includes:

U.S. Passport Card overview
Who can apply for a US Passport Card
Application requirements
Application procedures for your first US Passport Card
Passport Card filing fees
How to fill out the application forms
Special requirements for individuals under 16 years of age
How to update your U.S. Passport Card after a name change
Information on urgent passport applications and renewals
Locate the 9000 designated passport application facilities nationwide
U.S. Passport Card Application Forms

U.S. PASSPORT CARD APPLICATION FEES

The U.S. Immigration Support (this website) publishes the U.S. Passport Card Application Guides. The application guide contains detailed filing instructions and application forms.
The application guide is available for a download fee of $49.95.

The download fee does NOT include the execution and application fees. Please review the fee schedule below before purchasing the application guide.

	16 and older	Under 16
Application Fee Paid to U.S. Department of State (U.S. Government)	$ 20.00	$ 10.00
Execution Fee Paid to Application Facility (e.g. Post Office)	$ 25.00	$ 25.00
Downloadable Passport Card Application Guide (eBook) Paid to U.S. Immigration Support (This website, an independent organization)	$ 49.95	$ 49.95
TOTAL FEE (PER PASSPORT CARD)	$ 94.95	$ 84.95

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Certificate of U.S. Citizenship Application Guide [how obtain a copy of your Certificate of Naturalization]

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U.S. IMMIGRATION SUPPORT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), FORMELY INS (Immigration and Naturalization Services) OR ANY UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AGENCY. U.S. Immigration Support is a publisher of legal books and immigration guides. The products and services provided by U.S. Immigration Support should be used for information purposes only, not as legal advice. U.S. Immigration Support strives to provide the most current and accurate information available. However, our immigration products are not substitute for legal advice from a certified immigration attorney. The product in this page is an information book or self-help U.S. immigration guide, it is not the actual application for a United States Visa, Green Card (Permanent Residence), Citizenship, Passport or any other government issued document or immigration benefit. This product will be downloaded from our servers or shipped by regular mail. The purchase price of this information or immigration guide does not include filing fees that may be charged by the USCIS (INS), Department of State, United States Embassy or Consulate. By purchasing any of our products you agree that: IN NO EVENT SHALL U.S. IMMIGRATION SUPPORT, ITS PARENT COMPANY, EMPLOYEES OR AGENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS OR LEGAL ISSUES CAUSED BY THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS OR INFORMATION IN OUR WEBSITE. No attorney-client relationship will be created through your use of this website (www.usimmigrationsupport.org) or any product provided by U.S. Immigration Support.