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Official Passport vs. Diplomatic Passport: Key Differences in the USA

Official and Diplomatic Passports distinguish U.S. government roles abroad. Officials use maroon Official Passports; diplomats use black Diplomatic Passports, which…

Which countries offer visa-free entry to diplomatic passport holders?

Visa-free entry policies let diplomatic passport holders quickly access many countries for official purposes. Terms—including passport type and allowed stay—differ…

Damaged passport abroad? How the U.S. embassy can help you return

If your passport is damaged abroad, promptly visit a U.S. embassy or consulate with all required documents. Emergency passports are…

Emergency passport: How U.S. citizens abroad can get urgent travel help

Emergency passports help U.S. citizens abroad travel urgently if their passport is lost, stolen, or expired. Start by contacting the…

What happens when U.S. citizenship is revoked through denaturalization

Denaturalization is rare and targets naturalized U.S. citizens for fraud or lies. Citizenship and associated rights end instantly, impacting individuals…

Federal judge halts Trump’s passport policy for transgender Americans

A federal judge’s injunction halts Trump’s passport policy banning the 'X' marker, allowing six transgender and nonbinary plaintiffs safer passport…

Gerald Yin Zheyao of Advanced Micro-Fabrication drops U.S. citizenship

Gerald Yin Zheyao, head of AMEC, renounced U.S. citizenship to comply with export laws and stay active in China's technology…

States use federal tools to check citizenship for Medicaid applicants

To get Medicaid, U.S. States verify citizenship or immigration using SSA and DHS tools. A 90-day period lets you submit…