Passports; Clarification of Previous Rule Relating to Treatment of Seriously Delinquent Tax Debt

Summary

The U.S. Department of State has clarified its rule regarding passports for individuals with seriously delinquent tax debt, allowing for limited validity passports in emergency or humanitarian situations.

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