McLean West Branch site of Passport Fair on September 27

WHO:
Sonny D. Gleason, U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Manager, McLean West Branch
Margo Minus, USPS, Supervisor Customer Service, McLean West Branch

WHEN:
Saturday, September 27, 2008
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:
McLean West Branch
1544 Springhill Rd.
McLean, VA 22102-9998

WHAT:
Passport Fair

DETAILS:
The McLean West Branch will host a Passport Fair as an alternative means for members of the community to apply for a U.S. passport. Passport applications require two recent identical photographs and can be taken at the Passport Fair for a $15.00 fee (in addition to application fees).

Since January 2007, all persons traveling by air outside the United States have been required to present a passport to enter or re-enter the United States. Currently, U.S. citizens traveling by land and sea must present a passport, passport card or government-issued photo ID together with proof of citizenship.

The Passport Fair is open to the public and admission is free.

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