U.S. Passport Services

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1 U.S. Passport Services Presents The U.S. Passport Card September 2015 Presented by Russell Gaither U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs

2 Background 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.

3 Passport Card (Front) A. Right Angle Card Number Ghost Image Data Strings OVD

4 Passport Card (Back) Card Number Machine Readable Zone

5 Identity & Data Verification Process 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.

6 Identity & Data Security 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.

7 How to get one DS 11 DS 82» 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: Estimated Processing Times Routine= 4 6 weeks Expedited= 3 weeks ($60 fee) Expedited at Agency= 8 Business Days ($60 fee + restrictions)

8 Passport Network Seattle 29 sites plus over 8,100 Acceptance Facilities Vermont National Minneapolis Buffalo New York Boston San Francisco Colorado Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Washington Special Issuance Connecticut Los Angeles San Diego Tucson El Paso Dallas Arkansas Atlanta Charleston New Orleans Honolulu Houston Key Agency Adjudication Center Print Facility Miami San Juan

9 Issuance Statistics Passport Issuance 25,000,000 Total 21,600,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000, ,560 17,280,000 Passport Books 19,200,000 15,360,000 1,920,000 Passport Cards 2,400,

10 Benefits & Acceptability 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.

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