The Passport Application Process

1. The Passport Application Process

2. What is a Passport?

3. According to the Law, a passport • Identifies the bearer as a U.S. citizen • is valid for travel to foreign countries and return to the United States

4. A passport also…. • Is evidence of the bearer’s eligibility to receive the protection and assistance of U.S. diplomatic and consular offices while overseas.

5. What do I need to apply for a passport?

6. Required documents are… • A US Birth Certificate issued by State or County government • Previous passport • Naturalization certificate

7. More Required Documents • Government issued photo ID of parents with signatures. If parents live in Mexico, this ID should be an IFE. • Photo of the applicant with in the past 6 months for use in the passport.

8. Birth Certificates We Accept • Long form birth certificates issued by a US state or county government

9. Birth Certificates We Do Not Accept • Short Form or Abstracts • Birth Certificate Cards • Laminated Birth Certificates • Photocopies

10. Important Documents… • Proof of applicant’s identity such as an ID card with picture, school records with pictures or pictures from birth to present of applicant.

11. Proof of Mother’s presence when applicant was born. Such items can be: Hospital Documents when applicant was born Salary receipts Consular card Tax statements Utility bills Passport and Visa Even More Required Documents

12. Consent Form • A consent form is needed when one of the parents is not present to apply. By law both parents must sign a child’s application. A child is considered to be a person under the age of 16. • The consent form gives permission for one parent to apply for a passport for the child.

13. Requirements for Consent • Must be Notarized • Must included the child’s name and date of birth • Must be signed within 90 days of the interview

14. Requirements for Consent • Must say “apply for a passport” • Must be signed by the parent(s) and be accompanied by a copy of their valid, government issued photo ID with signature

15. Responsibility against Fraud It is EVERYBODY’S responsibility to guard against fraud

16. Responsibility against Fraud If an applicant knowingly commits Fraud in order to apply for a passport, the penalties are very strong. Also if a person assisting the applicant commits Fraud or is a part of the Fraud committed by the applicant, punishment is severe.

17. Responsibility against Fraud If a person is found guilty of committing Fraud or assisting a person who is committing Fraud, that person could: • Be fined • Go to jail • Be permanently ineligible for a U.S. tourist visa

18. Cost and Payment • The passport for a minor costs $85 • We will not accept cash, instead we will accept: - Cashier’s Checks from Mexican Bank - Cashier’s Checks from US Bank - Money Order Made out to “U.S. Embassy, Mexico City”

19. Our Contacts Questions? US Embassy – 55 5080-2000 Michael Cathey / Rocio Morales CCSMexicocity@state.gov

20. Where to apply for a U.S. passport? • US Embassy Mexico City - (internet appointments only) http://mexico.usembassy.gov/sacs_passports_general.html E-mail: MexicoCitypassport@state.gov Fax: (01-55) 5203-5153 Recorded information: (01-55) 5080-2000 ext 5700 (spanish) & 5800 (english)

21. Consulado en Guadalajara, Jalisco- (internet appointments only) http://spanish.guadalajara.usconsulate.gov/root/ciudadanos-de-e/pasaportes-y-servicios.html E-mail: acsgdl@state.gov  Fax: (01-33) 3825-1951. Recorded information: (01-33) 3268-2200.

22. Agencia Consular en San Miguel de Allende (M–F: 9:00-13:00Hrs.) Dr. Hernandez Macias 72, San Miguel deAllende, Gto. C.P. 37700 Phone: (415) 152-2357 Fax: (415) 152-1588 consuladosma@gmail.com