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Birth Certificate and More: Key Proofs of Your Legal Name Explained

Original or certified documents such as a birth certificate or U.S. Passport are necessary to prove legal name and birth…

Employment Authorization Document now valid for domestic flights in US

From May 7, 2025, U.S. domestic travelers aged 18+ must show a REAL ID or approved identification, including EAD cards,…

Social Security card and W-2 form accepted to prove your number

To verify your Social Security number, use your original Social Security card, a W-2, military records, or select 1099 forms.…

US taxes follow citizens moving to Japan, Form 1040 still required

Americans moving to Japan are still required to file US taxes annually using Form 1040. Worldwide income must be reported,…

REAL ID: What Documents Count as Proof of Identity

REAL ID becomes mandatory May 7, 2025 for domestic travel and federal access in the U.S. Applicants must bring original…

Ancestry visa not needed: Americans claim Italian citizenship by descent

Italy grants Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) to Americans who prove an unbroken lineage. This process replaces the idea…

US citizens returning from Mexico: What to know before crossing home

US citizens may return home anytime with a current passport, while green card holders abroad over a year require an…

REAL ID is not a national identity card, says Homeland Security

REAL ID improves security by setting minimum federal standards for state-issued IDs. It is not a national ID or database.…