INTERNATIONAL VISA SERVICE


COVID-19 UPDATE:AS OF 09/28/2020 US STATE DEPARTMENT RESUMED EXPEDITED PROCESSING FOR PASSPORT APPLICATIONS. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR PROCESSING. IT WILL TAKE 4-6 WEEKS TO COMPLETE.

WE CAN HELP YOU PREPARE ALL PAPERWORK TO HELP MINIMIZE A CHANCE OF MISTAKES AND REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION. FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO START PROCESSING YOUR PASSPORT NOW USING EXPEDITED PROCESS. YOU WILL BE MAILING YOUR PAPERWORK DIRECTLY TO THE GOVERNMENT FROM THE POST OFFICE. INT'L VISA SERVICE IS ONLY ABLE TO ASSIST WITH DOCUMENT PREPARATION. PLEASE NOTE: EXPEDITED PROCESSING WILL STILL TAKE 4-6 WEEKS.

Please note, the damaged passport will not be returned to you.
Use this procedure if:

  • Your child is under the age of 16
  • Your child's passport's binding is coming apart
  • The information page of your child's passport is damaged (photo is not clearly visible, barcode is damaged)
  • Your child's passport was washed with laundry, chewed by a pet, used as a coloring book, etc.​



STEP 1. Gather the following documents:


  • Copy of birth certificate with both parents' names on it or certificate of naturalization

  • Original damaged US Passport (must be submitted and will not be returned to you)

  • One passport size photo 2"X 2"  (must be taken within last 2-3 months), cannot wear glasses

  • One Application DS-11 (click here to download).

  • Statement from parents of the applicant as to how the passport was damaged

  • Copies of both parents' driver's licenses (front & back)

  • IVS Order form (click here to download)



STEP 2. E-mail copies of the documents to cs@ivsdc.com
Our passport specialists will review copies of your paperwork and will prepare final application packet for you.



STEP 3. Receive final application packet from us by e-mail with instructions on where to go, how much to pay and how to track your application.



Fees


IVS Service Fees
1-2 day process
Document review & preparation only
$50.00
Document review, preparation, tracking & status update assistance
$100.00



*Please note that Int'l Visa Service will not be able to get involved after your original documents are mailed to the National Passport Processing Center or contact the Passport Processing Center on your behalf. If additional documents or information is requested by the government and you need assistance in understanding the communications, putting together additional paperwork and submitting, additional fees will apply.

DAMAGED U.S. PASSPORT FOR MINORS