Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh C. Johnson announced in early January 2016 that the enforcement of the REAL ID Act has been delayed until January 22, 2018. The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, went on to be enacted as[…]
Category: Identification
Why I Recently Recommended to Someone That They Travel with their Expired Passport to the Bahamas
I had gotten an urgent call from an acquaintance of mine on a recent Thursday morning, his dilemma? He and 5 of his friends were travelling to the Bahamas the following morning on his private boat for a weekend fishing trip and he realized[…]
The Mobile Passport App – Saving You Time at Customs
After a long trip home on an international flight, the last thing any traveler wants is to wait in the dreaded U.S. Customs line. But for a few pro travelers, dealing with the U.S. Customs Bureau has never been easier or faster. Now you[…]
The History of the US Passport – The Most Coveted Travel Document in the World
The very first American passports were issued during the American Revolution to a small number of citizens who were part of Benjamin Franklin’s mission to France. These first passports were modeled after those issued by the French Government and were no more than a[…]
Expedited Customs & Border Protection Travel Programs – Summer 2014
If you have ever traveled internationally, you are familiar with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). All visitors are screened upon arrival from international departures, long lines happen and will continue to happen in the future. There are several programs intended to pre-screen travelers[…]
Overview of the Real ID Act
Although not directly related to Passports (a US Passport is Real ID Act compliant), I thought it would still be relevant to discuss the different aspects of it. Enacted on May 11th, 2005, the Real ID Act was an act passed by Congress that[…]