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Need Travel Documents? Make it Easy on Yourself…

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Thanks to COVID and its many variants, travel today is even more complicated than it used to be. Fortunately there's a simple way to uncomplicate it. Here's the challenge: In addition to getting yourself from point A to point B, arranging accommodation, passports, and visas, you also need to be aware of quickly changing COVID-related travel restrictions, which vary widely from one country (or even one state of the United States) to another. It’s a lot to keep track of. And then, of …

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How to Apply for a US Passport

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Already got yours? then you’re probably good to go and you can skip this article. But if you don’t yet have a US passport, apply for one right away. If you're a US citizen looking to get a passport for the first time, you must apply in person, using Form DS-11. How long does it take to get a new US passport? Be prepared to pay the required fees, based on the speed you want your application processed (an expedited application costs more), and where you are applying. After your …

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Getting Out of the USA – Easy First Steps for Moving Abroad

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My e-book, Getting Out of the USA: What You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad is now available at Amazon.com. Who's It For? I wrote this book for you if. . . . . . The last US election pushed you over the edge. Or maybe you've been dreaming for a long time about living in another culture. . . waking up in the morning in a place where everything is new and fresh, just waiting for you to explore. . . Perhaps the rat race has exhausted you, and you just want to live somewhere with a more manageable …

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Leaving the USA? Here’s What You Need to Know First

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During the primary season and the runup to the US Presidential election, lots of people, on both sides, were saying, "if X wins, I'm moving to (pick a country)." Some countries actually got in on the act. Cape Breton, in Nova Scotia (that's Canada), advertised itself as the place to go after a Trump victory. It's seen tourism surge... Whether or not your overseas move is politically motivated, there are some things you need to know before you pack your bags and hop on a plane, train, or …

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