Starting in June 2024, the Department of State is finally allowing passport renewals to be done completely online. In addition to the program being a “Beta” and having limited availability, there are a few requirements that applicants must meet in order to be able[…]
The Department of State quietly removed the ONLY published set of rules and regulations regarding the Hand-Carry Passport Courier Program in 2023. Here is an archived copy of this document which has existed on the Department of State website for years. It’s not surprising[…]
In today’s fast-paced world, the convenience of third-party services can be incredibly appealing, especially when it comes to something as crucial as obtaining or renewing a passport. Passport expediters promise to streamline the application process, saving you time and stress. However, while these services[…]
The following are my thoughts and is pure speculation on my part. There are companies with massive amounts of useful and actionable data that could be a treasure trove for foreign intelligence. After being in the passport & visa facilitation industry for about 8[…]
As this website is solely related to US Passports, the Passport Agency, and regulations and procedures encompassing this industry; and as an authority on the subject, I am doing a public interest story about the Department of State Hand Carry Program and government regulation[…]
In a memo that was released on December 28, the US State Department stated that citizens that meet very specific criteria may return home before March 31, 2022, on expired passport. To be eligible to return to the US using an expired passport you[…]
