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January 13, 2008
New U.S. Passport Card Will Soon Be Available – Philadelphia Area Residents Won’t Benefit Much
The States Department has announced that its new “U.S. Passport Card” can be applied for starting February 1, 2008 but the Card really only seems to have benefit for border residents who regularly and frequently cross the border.
It can only be used at land and sea ports of entry (NOT airports) and only when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda. It’s basically intended to be an easier and less expensive alternative to a traditional passport but only for a very specific group—border residents who don’t otherwise have a need for a traditional passport.
The Card can be applied for starting on February 1 and the State Department says they will start being issued in the Spring.
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