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Puerto Rican Birth Certificates Invalid After July 1 - News- msnbc.com (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35674326 - broken link)
WOW!!
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As much as 40 percent of the identity fraud in the U.S. involves birth certificates from Puerto Rico, McClintock said he was told by the State Department.
Pretty drastic measure but maybe necessary in lieu of another plan.
Pretty drastic measure but maybe necessary in lieu of another plan.
I Agree. It's a neccesary thing that has to be done. About half of my family were born there (PR). I'm trying to get the word out now to all my friends and family members that might not have a clue what is going to happen on July 1st!
The best option is that they renew a passport now since it's valid for 5 years and is the ultimate in identification purposes and as suggested after 1 July, they proceed to file for a new birth certificate.
The best option is that they renew a passport now since it's valid for 5 years and is the ultimate in identification purposes and as suggested after 1 July, they proceed to file for a new birth certificate.
Traveling to Puerto Rico does not require a passport due to the fact that Puerto Rico has what is called "commonwealth" status with the U.S. Starting out as a "protectorate" of the U.S., Puerto Rico is not called a "nation" or a "country" but, up until 1953 was considered a colony. Since Puerto Rico is not a country or even a colony, they can not send officials to engage in international diplomacy nor take part in the U.N. or other global associations.
Just because travel to PR doesn't require passport doesn't mean that you shouldn't get one. Most places accept a US Passport as identification in lieu of a birth certificate.
Traveling to Puerto Rico does not require a passport due to the fact that Puerto Rico has what is called "commonwealth" status with the U.S. Starting out as a "protectorate" of the U.S., Puerto Rico is not called a "nation" or a "country" but, up until 1953 was considered a colony. Since Puerto Rico is not a country or even a colony, they can not send officials to engage in international diplomacy nor take part in the U.N. or other global associations.
As mentioned above I already know that PR is a "commonwealth" of the United States. Therefore they have U.S. passports. If they renew them now, they are current and valid for 5 years. They can use that form of identification as it is the ultimate U.S. - I.D., and then they don't have to worry about the 1 July deadline, and can wait out the rush.
And Puerto Rico does indeed involve itself in global associations...they have a vote/representative in the United States House of Representatives. They get a primary vote for President of the United States. They enter the Olympics as their own country. They also participate in the Miss Universe as a separate country as well.
As mentioned above I already know that PR is a "commonwealth" of the United States. Therefore they have U.S. passports. If they renew them now, they are current and valid for 5 years. They can use that form of identification as it is the ultimate U.S. - I.D., and then they don't have to worry about the 1 July deadline, and can wait out the rush.
And Puerto Rico does indeed involve itself in global associations...they have a vote/representative in the United States House of Representatives. They get a primary vote for President of the United States. They enter the Olympics as their own country. They also participate in the Miss Universe as a separate country as well.
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None of my family members including my father who was born in PR has a U.S. passport to enter the States. Since P.R. is a Commonwealth like the U.S Virgin Islands we can enter the U.S anytime we want without a passport.
Just because travel to PR doesn't require passport doesn't mean that you shouldn't get one. Most places accept a US Passport as identification in lieu of a birth certificate.
I agree. I enjoy travelling abroad.
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