State Department to identify child sex offenders on passports
The State Department said Wednesday it would begin revoking passports of registered child sex offenders and will require them to apply for a new one that carries a "unique identifier" of their status.
Why one-percenters spend billions on foreign passports
A growing number of countries offer individuals passports in return for investment, and the wealthy have been taking advantage of such programs in increasing numbers.
How Chinese millionaires buy U.S. citizenship
For this week’s Shortwave, PJ Tobia looks at the practice and pitfalls of EB-5 investor visa program, which is due to expire in September.
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Despite U.S. Pressure, Countries Have ‘Substantial Discretion’ on Extradition
Despite U.S. Pressure, Countries Have 'Substantial Discretion' on Extradition…
Reversing what had been Cuba's policy since 1959, most Cuban citizens can now travel abroad without a special exit permit and letter of invitation. Some see the policy reversal as an important step for reform, while others view it as…
Ray Suarez reports on Cuba's move to make foreign travel easier for its citizens. Starting in January, most Cubans will only need a passport and a visa from their destination country, though limitations will remain on professionals like doctors. While…
The Bush administration said Friday that it would temporarily relax rules requiring passports for U.S. citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean because of long waits in processing passports.
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