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U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs
U.S. Passport Services
Presents
The U.S. Passport Card
September 2015
Presented by Russell Gaither
• The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative – Joint Department of State (DOS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
plan to implement a 9/11 Commission recommendation.
– Develop and implement a plan to require all travelers, U.S. citizens and foreign
nationals alike, to present a passport or other acceptable document that denotes
identity and citizenship when entering the United States.
– DOS began full production of the U.S. Passport Card in July 2008 as a low cost
alternative to the traditional U.S. Passport Book.
– WHTI was successfully implemented on June 1, 2009 for entry into the U.S. by
land and sea.
Background
A.
Passport Card (Front)
Ghost Image
Right Angle
OVD Data Strings
Card Number
Passport Card (Back)
Machine Readable Zone
Card Number
• The adjudication process mirrors that of
the traditional passport book
• Photo image added to Facial Recognition
database.
• Application data is digitally captured in
internal Passport systems.
• Applications are processed by highly trained
Passport specialists using U.S. citizenship law,
state documents, and fraud training as well as secure
government and commercial databases.
• Potentially fraudulent applications can be
escalated to Diplomatic Security for final
determination.
Identity & Data Verification Process
• All employees must pass an extensive background
check and maintain a security clearance.
• Access to systems is role and permissions
restricted.
• Mandatory PII trainings and briefings are completed
on a yearly basis for continued systems access.
• Internal audits of systems and databases are
conducted on a reoccurring/random basis.
• Diplomatic Security assists with conducting
Procedural Integrity Testing and Training
(PITT) testing.
• The chip in the card points to access controlled data i.e.
the digital photo and basic bio data of the bearer.
• The card comes with an attenuation sleeve to block
RFID signal when not in use.
Identity & Data Security
» All first time applicants must use the DS-11 form
» The form must be submitted to an acceptance facility
or passport agency with photo ID & proof of
citizenship
» Minors, under age 16, must have parental consent
» The cost is $55 for adults, $40 for minors
» Adult renewals may use the DS-82 form by mail
» The cost for a renewal is $30 ($25 execution fee waived)
» Both forms accessible at: http://www.travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/forms.html
» Estimated Processing Times
• Routine= 4 – 6 weeks
• Expedited= 3 weeks ($60 fee)
• Expedited at Agency= 8 Business Days ($60 fee + restrictions)
How to get one…
DS – 11
DS – 82
Passport Network
San
Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
New York
Colorado
Minneapolis
Chicago
Detroit
Buffalo
Vermont
Boston
National
El Paso Dallas
Houston
Miami
Charleston
Honolulu
Arkansas Tucson
San Juan
Agency
Adjudication
Center
Print Facility
Key
Atlanta
Seattle
Philadelphia
Washington
Special
Issuance
29 sites plus over 8,100 Acceptance Facilities
New Orleans
Connecticut
Issuance Statistics
0
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
15,360,000
Passport Books 19,200,000
189,560
1,920,000 Passport Cards 2,400,000
17,280,000
Total 21,600,000
Passport Issuance
• Credit card size allows for easy storage/transport. • Recognized by DHS Customs and Border Patrol at all land/sea ports of entry. • ICAO compliant (Doc. 9303). • Similar RFID technology is used in major credit cards, debit cards, and in the Disney Magic Band. • Used as proof of ID and citizenship by by U.S. citizens domestically and abroad. • Passport Canada has consulted with U.S. Passport Services to possibly establish a Canadian Passport card program.
Benefits & Acceptability
The End