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WHY DID THE USG TAKE THE STEP TO INVALIDATE S SERIES PASSPORTS FOR TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES? |
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The S series passport does not meet international security standards for issuance or design. Sub-standard security features and a lack of control over production and issuance make the S series passport extremely vulnerable to alteration, counterfeiting, and impostors. Because of its flaws, the United States has determined that the S series passport does not establish the bearer's identity and nationality as required under the Immigration and Nationality Act's definition of a passport. |
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WHY IS MY M OR N SERIES PASSPORT NOW INVALID? |
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The Iraqi government declared invalid all Iraqi passports with numbers beginning with M or N. Therefore, effective immediately, the United States may no longer issue visas in Iraqi M or N series passports and the Department of Homeland Security will stop admitting Iraqi travelers traveling on M or N series passports, unless they also have another valid Iraqi passport, such as a G or H series |
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CAN I STILL TRAVEL ON MY VALID NON IMMIGRANT VISA IF IT IS IN MY S SERIES PASSPORT? |
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No. Travelers attempting to enter the United States on an S series passport will be denied entry. Holders of S series passports with existing valid U.S. visas must obtain a new, valid, G series passport and apply for a new visa in the G series passport. |
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CAN I STILL TRAVEL ON MY VALID NON IMMIGRANT VISA IN MY S SERIES PASSPORT IF I ALSO OBTAIN A G SERIES PASSPORT? |
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No. You must apply for a new visa on a valid G series passport. |
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WILL I HAVE TO PAY THE NON IMMIGRANT VISA FEE AGAIN AT CAIRO AMMAN BANK? |
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Yes. |
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CAN I STILL TRAVEL ON MY VALID NON IMMIGRANT VISA IF IT IS IN MY M or N SERIES PASSPORT? |
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Yes, though you must also show another valid Iraqi passport such as a G or H series |
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ARE THERE ANY EXCEPTIONS FOR NON IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS? |
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No. |
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WHAT ABOUT IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS? |
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Immediate relatives of US Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents may not require a passport for travel to the United States. The law allows certain types of immigrant visa to be issued or applicants to be admitted to the United States without passport. These types of immigrant visas are:
- Spouse of a U.S. citizen (IR1, and CR1)
- Unmarried child of a U.S. Citizen (IR2, CR2, and F11)
- Spouse of a Legal Permanent Resident (F21)
- Unmarried child of a legal permanent resident (F22)
- Parent of a U.S. Citizen (IR5).
- Special Immigrant Translators (SI1, SI2 and SI3)
If you do not fall into one of these specific categories you must obtain a G series passport.
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WHAT IF I AM A GREEN CARD HOLDER AND I HAVE AN S, M OR N SERIES PASSPORT? |
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Green card holders may travel to the United States without passports. |
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HOW DO I GET A NEW IRAQI PASSPORT? |
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You must contact the nearest Iraqi embassy to find out how to obtain a new G series passport. |
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WHAT IRAQI PASSPORTS ARE VALID FOR TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES? |
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The G series and the H series are still valid for travel to the United States. |
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