Apply For Your First US Passport: The ULTIMATE Step-By-Step Guide! (2025)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

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  • @ImmigrationAttorney
    @ImmigrationAttorney  10 месяцев назад +15

    If you enjoyed this video, then click here to watch "The Top 7 Things To Do AFTER Becoming A US Citizen!" next: ruclips.net/video/382WE-NU2_k/видео.htmlfeature=shared

  • @aug07broken
    @aug07broken 5 месяцев назад +14

    I got my pp and pp card in just a little over 2 weeks! I used the online forms and didn’t even pay extra to expedite! Do online and print out, I think thats why it was fast! Good luck!

    • @toccaradorceya
      @toccaradorceya Месяц назад

      What do you print out, that made is soo fast

    • @aug07broken
      @aug07broken Месяц назад +1

      @toccaradorceya U answer a couple questions to get u to the exact form u need, depending on your first time…child or adult etc., as they have different forms. U want the right form cause u don’t want any delays. Then u answer all the questions of your correct form. Since u r doing it online, u can be sure it is being done properly. At the end, it will tell u exactly how much u will pay, u print it out and bring to the PP office for processing. Thats what I did. I didn’t know u can request for the bigger pp for people who travel more, it just has more pages… I think at no extra cost. It was such an easy process. My family got ours in like 2 weeks or so. We didn’t even rush it! We got both card and regular pp. Good luck! Maybe it was not peak season also. We applied in July, if that helps.

  • @PrettyLady7282
    @PrettyLady7282 9 месяцев назад +4

    This is one of the best videos ever on RUclips. Extremely details for all the info. Thankyou very much!

  • @FroZoneDeNiro
    @FroZoneDeNiro 9 месяцев назад +6

    1st time applying in Arizona, and this video helped me out drastically, thank you!

  • @twicenatural
    @twicenatural 4 месяца назад +8

    Most thoroughly explained video I've ever watched. Thanks for the effort you've put in. It was very clear!

  • @briflan5001
    @briflan5001 4 месяца назад +3

    Thank you so much ..most thorough passport explanation I have ever come across. I swear in tomorrow and because of your video I have everything ready...THANK YOU!!!

  • @olalekanalo
    @olalekanalo 10 месяцев назад +5

    your videos always help me and they are timely. Great information again. Thank you Moumita

  • @Momcat6
    @Momcat6 2 месяца назад +1

    This is very helpful, thank you! It's been decades (70's)since I had a passport and I was feeling very overwhelmed.

  • @mikesierra1620
    @mikesierra1620 10 месяцев назад +38

    I applied for my passport Feb 16, and I got it back on March 1st. I had mine expedited though. So mine only took 10 business days.

    • @zahrarassoul4805
      @zahrarassoul4805 10 месяцев назад +1

      Same think here

    • @joannebenith500
      @joannebenith500 9 месяцев назад +2

      thats nice. how was the process? how much did you pay?

    • @ayman.ibrahim
      @ayman.ibrahim 7 месяцев назад

      Did you do facility or passport agency?

    • @MSalem-gt5dy
      @MSalem-gt5dy Месяц назад

      @mikesierra1620 Is this for your first passport or renewal? Did you apply in person at USPS or GOVplus? That was fast!

  • @halibrahim
    @halibrahim 4 месяца назад +4

    I used your video to fill out my online application, so thank you. I have an international trip in two days, so I was able to pick up the phone, book an appointment, and show up for it. The passport was ready in one hour. This was for a regular flight, not a life-or-death situation, and I got mine done in Boston. Thank you.

    • @kiruasefa
      @kiruasefa 4 месяца назад +1

      How it works? Please help

    • @halibrahim
      @halibrahim 4 месяца назад +2

      @@kiruasefa you have to call them first and book an appointment

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 4 месяца назад +2

      @@kiruasefa you can either call or do it online.

  • @bpe1977
    @bpe1977 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for your videos super informative keep going helping people Awesome work 😊

  • @MamaWassabi
    @MamaWassabi 5 месяцев назад +2

    I love your voice and the way you speak . I wish I can speak like you. Thank you I learned a lot and thanks for doing this video. I might get the passport card and ID passport❤

  • @diego45706
    @diego45706 2 месяца назад +1

    I applied today thanks to your video!

  • @SweetPea-s5k
    @SweetPea-s5k 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you very much, you explained everything perfectly. 👌✅

  • @MissJune25
    @MissJune25 6 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you so much, this really helped !

  • @ronkeenilo6109
    @ronkeenilo6109 10 месяцев назад +2

    You are the best,
    I appreciate this information.

  • @mohammadtalukder5518
    @mohammadtalukder5518 2 месяца назад +1

    wow, what a great video that covers everything....

  • @AlexOlvera-z7b
    @AlexOlvera-z7b 4 месяца назад +2

    I didn’t put my alias on the application but have gotten my passport already . Should I worry ?

  • @saullopez9316
    @saullopez9316 10 месяцев назад +3

    You are the best!

  • @monisantini-kelly6581
    @monisantini-kelly6581 3 месяца назад +1

    Great work! Thanks

  • @wesleychebochok7231
    @wesleychebochok7231 6 месяцев назад +3

    So much help Godbless you so much

  • @SweetPea-s5k
    @SweetPea-s5k 2 месяца назад +1

    What is a visa passport?❓

  • @TOTOELMO-w8n
    @TOTOELMO-w8n 10 месяцев назад +2

    Good day
    I’m Abdul from Richmond Virginia
    I applied for my brother for I130 2009
    I don’t get anything last time they told me in local office anyway you can help me please.
    Thank you

  • @bbnelly3376
    @bbnelly3376 9 месяцев назад +1

    Loaded information!

  • @PRETAJAL
    @PRETAJAL 6 месяцев назад +3

    YOU ARE THE BEST.

  • @angeliasparrow3990
    @angeliasparrow3990 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @C.Lopez-SWFL-Off-Road-Trucks
    @C.Lopez-SWFL-Off-Road-Trucks 2 месяца назад +1

    You can do it at You local DMV

  • @kbsport3954
    @kbsport3954 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hi there I’m a wife of US citizen and I’ve 2 years conditional green card. Can I apply a tourist visa for my parents to visit us. Thank you 😊

  • @zulfiqarsiddique8598
    @zulfiqarsiddique8598 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hi, how to write (7) place of birth (city & country) exceed given space? Pls help

  • @DavidWilliams-mr5nl
    @DavidWilliams-mr5nl 8 месяцев назад +3

    Love your video!!! I'm in the middle of filling out my form online to print... BUT! I hit a speed bump 🤦🏼‍♂️ I have no way of communication with my Ex-Wife... she's not an American citizen, and I cannot recall the exact dates we are married/divorced, and I'm not certain of her place of birth 🤦🏼‍♂️ how can I proceed??

  • @image0987
    @image0987 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hello i just left City Hall and they stated i can not write N/A for any of the boxes that i dont know answer for.
    For me it was the city my Father was born as well as his DOB!
    They made me fill out a new form. 😢

  • @JimmyCu-nq5du
    @JimmyCu-nq5du 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge

  • @hanshans5761
    @hanshans5761 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hello, I have a question about the social security number for the father or daughter. Thank you.

  • @hodanabdi7668
    @hodanabdi7668 3 месяца назад +1

    Mrs rahman what about if I don’t know my parents day off birthday what I do.

  • @MarkDauphinee
    @MarkDauphinee 5 месяцев назад +2

    If my mom has full custody of me do I need to enter my Dads information because I do not know all of it. Im over 18 if it helps. Thank you.

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 5 месяцев назад +1

      You would fill out what is on the birth certificate for your parent(s). If only one parent is listed then only list that parent.

  • @DonJuan-y9u
    @DonJuan-y9u 4 месяца назад +1

    Hi , I have a question . What happens if I didn’t put the alias on my application? I have never changed my name legally but have an arrest alias . I filed my application and have already received my passport but I’m still worried they might revive it for not adding the alias . Also I didn’t put it in there because it states legally changed name . Should I worry ?

  • @lt5466
    @lt5466 2 месяца назад +2

    I had been issued a passport but that was over 30 years ago when I was a minor. Do I check passport book or none when answering the most recent passport question?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 2 месяца назад

      I would say yes but enter as much info as you can remember.

  • @Kurupt27K
    @Kurupt27K 7 месяцев назад +3

    When printing out my ds-11 do I have to get specific type of blank paper ?

  • @roobasanaa2369
    @roobasanaa2369 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for all information

  • @alexlalani337
    @alexlalani337 8 месяцев назад +1

    How do you document travel if you are driving to a foreign country?

  • @hanshans5761
    @hanshans5761 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hello and thank you for the video. I have a question I applying a passport for my daughter who was born outside u.s in 2024 she doesn't have a social security number yet what I should write in the place of number. Thank

  • @MrCofresipirate
    @MrCofresipirate 4 месяца назад +1

    Excellent video…..I will schedule my appt 14 days before travel. I lost my passport 2 years ago do i need to fill out additional form apart from DS form-11 ?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 3 месяца назад +1

      It depends on if it is still valid or not. If it expired then you can fill out just the DS-11 but it is still technically valid then you need to do both DS-11 and DS-64.

  • @JorgeRodriguez-ef5un
    @JorgeRodriguez-ef5un 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for all this Information but Now I am Worried. Im waiting for my Oath Ceremony appointment an after that I'm Not going to be able to cross the border into Mexico ? I usually cross every 7 days on my days off and come Back.

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 4 месяца назад +1

      After that you can still cross the border as they have to let citizens in but you might want to get a us passport.

    • @JorgeRodriguez-ef5un
      @JorgeRodriguez-ef5un 4 месяца назад

      I will. Thanks 👍

  • @Sassy_Nailscape
    @Sassy_Nailscape 10 месяцев назад +2

    If your kids are born in the US, they don't have a ID, will birth certificate work to proof for a passport?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 10 месяцев назад

      For kids, parent would use their ID alongside their birth certificate.

    • @YeinySegovia
      @YeinySegovia 9 месяцев назад

      Do both parents need to be present at the appointment?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 7 месяцев назад

      @@YeinySegovia Yes, unless you provide the acceptance facility or agency with a signed and notarized DS-3053 from the other party. Sole custody, passport judgements, or even 1 name on the birth certificate can help.

  • @octavioserrano3786
    @octavioserrano3786 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, does someone know if I can use my naturalization certificate to reentry to US by land? I was thinking on reuniting with my family in Mexico after my ceremony is this possible to do, as I need to catch a business flight a couple days later?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 9 месяцев назад

      Some native citizens use their driver's license and birth certificate or just a license to go through the US.

  • @maiamaisuradze499
    @maiamaisuradze499 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello, shall i pay before appointment or during orthe same day of appointment for everything?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 2 месяца назад

      You pay at the appointment but you can write a check or get a money order before hand if you know what passports and if any expedited processing you want. Otherwise just do it at the appointment. Bring a check book though if you don't have one or not want to pay by check cash or debit card (no credit cards for money orders).

    • @maiamaisuradze499
      @maiamaisuradze499 2 месяца назад

      @ thank you

  • @elaine7461
    @elaine7461 Месяц назад

    THANKS LAWYER 👌

  • @majvlog
    @majvlog 9 месяцев назад +2

    My last name is misspelled on my birth certificate from Puerto Rico. I had my last name corrected name change in the Bronx last year now my last name is correct. on my birth certificate it still misspelled will that be an issue even though it’s correct in the court corrected with my name change. certificate is still misspelled.

    • @image0987
      @image0987 6 месяцев назад

      Did u get document showing the name change? My 1st name was spelled incorrectly on my birth certificate and I paid $$ to have the spelling corrected. I got a copy of my birth certificate, along w a separate page showing the first name correction was completed. I guess that's because they can't change the original of birth certificate! Hope this makes sense.

  • @CoolmUp3
    @CoolmUp3 8 месяцев назад +1

    What is a photocopy?

  • @hardyk2010
    @hardyk2010 10 месяцев назад +1

    @10:46 thanks for searching in my area of Portland OR ! :)

  • @Intuition1829
    @Intuition1829 4 дня назад

    Will I be able to upload my picture to the application digitally?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 4 дня назад

      If you renew online, you can, but applications, no you need a 2x2" compliant photo (white background, no shadows, no digital alterations).

  • @dissayatheerakaosal1125
    @dissayatheerakaosal1125 4 месяца назад +1

    Will I be able to apply overseas for my first passport? (Meaning I'm leaving the US with a different passport) thank you so much!

  • @mjquintana26
    @mjquintana26 17 дней назад

    Today, January 8 2025
    I got my passport in less than 24 hours, i live in Dallas, texas,
    Ask how.

  • @kekepuhler5378
    @kekepuhler5378 8 месяцев назад +1

    Can i use passport card as ID later on? Because i don't drive and i will not have driver licenses.

  • @NazInShape
    @NazInShape 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the video.❤
    My 1 year old son Just got here with a green card after I became a us citizen. I’m I qualified to apply for us passport for him? Thanks 🙏🏻

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 7 месяцев назад

      Yes your son can derive your citizenship and get a US Passport.
      You will need these things below.
      Foreign Birth certificate + authorized translation (if not in English)
      Child's green card or Foreign Passport + I-551
      Your Naturalization certificate
      Proof of the child living in the US under the care of the US citizen Parent(s)
      Signed and Notarized DS-3053 if the other parent cannot make it to the appointment.
      Hope this helps.

  • @josenunez-qc1lt
    @josenunez-qc1lt 12 дней назад

    How do I get a passport card if I already have the passport book?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 10 дней назад

      You can easily do it by mail using form ds-82. All you need is your passport book, ds-82 with a new passport photo stapled in and a check or money order for $30. You may also add another $60 if you want it expedited. When doing the ds-82 please mark passport card as you just want to add a card and not renew your passport.

  • @abrahamlincoln4260
    @abrahamlincoln4260 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you

  • @dusa88
    @dusa88 6 месяцев назад +1

    Are you allowed to schedule an appointment with the passport agency ahead, but for after the oath date? I was wondering if this could be seen as misinterpreting yourself as a citizen.

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 6 месяцев назад

      Yes that should be fine. A lot of people are in that situation and they seem to have no problems. Do not forget to bring proof of travel when applying at the agency as they do require that.

  • @williehickman565
    @williehickman565 3 дня назад

    Do you have to have a trip coming up to apply for a passport or can you just get one for future trips?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 2 дня назад

      U can get one for future trips if you use a post office or govt building. State department agencies are for those who need urgent and/or life or death service with proof of immediate travel.

  • @tomhankstomhanks2579
    @tomhankstomhanks2579 Месяц назад

    So i will send my iD with a copy of it too?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 Месяц назад

      Just the copy is sent to the State Department as you get to keep your ID.

  • @MYfreindlyPhone
    @MYfreindlyPhone Месяц назад

    Hi, is there fee waiver for form DS-11 form?

  • @KC-wb2kp
    @KC-wb2kp 8 месяцев назад +1

    Can I walk in update US citizen at SSA?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 8 месяцев назад

      Yes you can, but you might have to wait in line for a while.

  • @michaelhorgan9525
    @michaelhorgan9525 9 месяцев назад +2

    As long as you get a birth certificate that was issued after July 2010 you should be fine. Might want to get a new copy just in case.

    • @ivylenzaeith9272
      @ivylenzaeith9272 9 месяцев назад

      Hi! So to apply for a passport can I use a state ID or do I need to specifically have a drivers license?

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 8 месяцев назад

      This comment is only for those in PR.

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 8 месяцев назад

      @@ivylenzaeith9272 state id is fine. You may have to include a secondary form of ID but I applied with state ID.

  • @ashleyj3487
    @ashleyj3487 8 дней назад

    If this is your first time getting your passport and your name is different from you birth certificate due to getting married. Are you required to also submit your marriage license?

  • @UnitedWorldLife195
    @UnitedWorldLife195 10 месяцев назад +1

    Please please please answer me this question🙏 as a US citizen I want to go to another country for over a year or more but I don’t know what to apply for that kind of travel

  • @MohammedOsman-ty9ys
    @MohammedOsman-ty9ys 9 месяцев назад +1

    Please how much is the total passport and card I have an Emergency travel so how much can I pay in total to get my passport process faster

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 9 месяцев назад +1

      $160 for both Passport book and card. Since you are doing Emergency travel you will need to add another $60 for expedited processing so $220 or 239.53 if you need it with 1-2 day shipping. Though emergency travel can get you same day service. If you are applying at an agency you do not have to use a check or money order as they do take cards there.

  • @sofia._.deluna
    @sofia._.deluna 9 месяцев назад +1

    Do I need to include my divorce decree if I included the information in the application and my name now matches the name on my birth certificate? I had a legal name change. It’s reflected on birth certificate, but not the same as original name at birth.

  • @lamakhusi-k2b
    @lamakhusi-k2b 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hello I applied the us passport on may 13 but now 23 days still I didn’t receive my citizen so I just want to know how long does it take return our citizen after we apply the passport please let me know thanks!

    • @michaelhorgan9525
      @michaelhorgan9525 7 месяцев назад

      It can take up to several weeks for that document to arrive. Department of State uses first class mail with no tracking to send out documents. You could also call the department of state as well as USPS to see where it is but the latter might not be of much help.

  • @rachelw8340
    @rachelw8340 2 дня назад

    Don’t ever get passport stamp make is less valuable

  • @Judess89
    @Judess89 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hello,Law firm of Moumita Rahman!❤⚘💞🤝😍💯Happy Sunday beautiful Girl!

  • @elaine7461
    @elaine7461 Месяц назад

    THANKS LAWYER 👌

  • @UnitedWorldLife195
    @UnitedWorldLife195 10 месяцев назад +1

    Please please please answer me this question🙏 as a US citizen I want to go to another country for over a year or more but I don’t know what to apply for that kind of travel

    • @zulfiqarsiddique8598
      @zulfiqarsiddique8598 8 месяцев назад

      You can stay out of the USA for as long as you’d like. You can renew passport as needed at the local US embassy or consulate.

    • @AbuNewYorkCity
      @AbuNewYorkCity 5 месяцев назад

      You have to check with the country or countries you want to travel to, to find out the requirements.

  • @UnitedWorldLife195
    @UnitedWorldLife195 10 месяцев назад +3

    Please please please answer me this question🙏 as a US citizen I want to go to another country for over a year or more but I don’t know what to apply for that kind of travel

    • @zulfiqarsiddique8598
      @zulfiqarsiddique8598 8 месяцев назад +8

      You can stay out of the USA for as long as you’d like. You can renew passport as needed at the local US embassy or consulate.