My office helps many constituents who have questions regarding the process of obtaining a passport, U.S. citizenship or similar matters. If you are having issues getting an answer from the State or Homeland Security Departments, we might be able to help.
Please contact our Casa Grande district headquarters for immediate assistance at (520) 836-3226 and ask for the Passports and Citizenship constituent services representative.
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports:
Can I apply for a passport online?
- The US Department of State provides an online service which can help you determine which forms you need, gives you the chance to fill out the application online and will estimate your total payment. You can complete the form by hand by downloading and printing the passport application here.
- However, all applications must be submitted physically with the correct documents at a US Department of State authorized facility.
Where can I submit my passport application?
- Many local, state and federal institutions accept passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Find the location closest to you.
Where can I check the status of my application?
- You can check the status online or by calling the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
What if I need a passport for travel within the next 14 days?
- You can make an appointment with your Regional Passport Agency by calling the 24 hour hotline 1-877-487-2778.
What if my passport gets lost or stolen?
- Report it immediately by calling toll free at 1-877-487-2778 or by submitting Form DS-64: Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport and mailing to:
U.S. Department of State
Passport Services
Consular Lost/Stolen Passport Section
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Is it true that I need a passport to travel to Mexico and Canada ?
- Yes. Under new regulations, all travel to Mexico and Canada now requires a passport.
Frequently Asked Questions About Citizenship:
How do I become a US citizen?
- US citizenship is granted at birth or through the naturalization process. To become a naturalized citizen, one must begin by completing an “Application for Naturalization” Form N-400.
I want to go through the process of naturalization, but I’m not sure where to start.
- You can find out your eligibility for citizenship using this worksheet provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.
I still have questions about becoming a naturalized citizen. Where do I go?
- The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service also has a great guide addressing most questions for naturalization and detailing the steps to obtaining citizenship, including eligibility charts, FAQs, timelines, etc.
- For any other questions regarding citizenship or immigration, you can visit the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
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