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US to Require Parents' Citizenship Proof for Children's Passport Applications
✍️ NDTV Top
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 12:53 PM
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The United States is proposing a new rule that would mandate parents or legal guardians to submit proof of their citizenship or immigration status when applying for a passport on behalf of their child.
The United States has announced a proposal that would require parents or legal guardians to provide proof of their citizenship or immigration status when applying for a passport on behalf of their child.
Under the proposed rule, applicants would need to submit documents such as a passport, birth certificate, or immigration papers that establish their legal status in the country.
The move is intended to tighten verification processes for child passports and address concerns about identity and eligibility.
The proposal has been reported by NDTV Top and is still pending legislative approval.
Under the proposed rule, applicants would need to submit documents such as a passport, birth certificate, or immigration papers that establish their legal status in the country.
The move is intended to tighten verification processes for child passports and address concerns about identity and eligibility.
The proposal has been reported by NDTV Top and is still pending legislative approval.