Chicago – September 02, 2026
The U.S. government may introduce stricter requirements for parents applying for passports on behalf of their children.
Under a proposed policy, parents could be required to provide additional proof of their U.S. citizenship when seeking a passport for a minor child. The measure is part of broader efforts to strengthen identity and citizenship verification in passport applications.
The proposal could affect families where parents have different citizenship or immigration statuses, making documentation especially important.
If implemented, parents may need to provide documents such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate, depending on their circumstances.
The changes could add another layer of verification to the passport process, but the exact requirements and implementation timeline would depend on the final policy.
