Passport Day in the USA — March 28, 2009

Corpus Christi, TX — The Dr. Hector P Garcia Post Office is hosting a Passport Fair in Corpus Christi, Texas on Saturday March 28, 2009 from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications. The Dr. Hector P Garcia Post Office is joining the Department of State in celebrating “Passport Day in the USA”, a national passport acceptance and outreach event.

On June 1, 2009 U.S. citizens must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry.

Information on the cost and how to apply for a passport book and/or a passport card is available at www.travel.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778.

Event: Passport Day in the USA Passport Fair

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009

Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Where: Dr Hector P Garcia Post Office
809 Nueces Bay Blvd
Corpus Christi Tx 78469

Please note that no passport applications will be processed at the Lamar Park Station, 4801 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi Tx 78411 on Saturday, 28 March, 2009.

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