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EXCLUSIVE: US may ask parents to prove citizenship or immigration status to get passports for their children
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· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about this development are available from Reuters, which has reported on the matter. A potential change in passport application requirements is being considered.
A potential change in passport application requirements is being considered. Parents may be asked to prove their citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children.
Further details about this development are available from Reuters, which has reported on the matter. The proposal is significant because it could affect how parents obtain passports for their children.
Reuters has provided exclusive information on this potential change, but specific details about implementation and timing are not included in the initial report. For more information, readers can consult the Reuters exclusive.
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Category: Local Published: September 1, 2026 Source: Reuters Reading time: 1 min
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