STEP 1: checklist of required documents
- Original expired/expiring passport issued within the last 15 years
- Two passport size photos 2"X 2" (must be taken within last 2-3 months), no glasses
- One Application DS-82 (click here to fill out online or download below), we have to submit it to the passport agency within 5 business days.
- One Letter of Authorization- (download below) once you sign it, we have to submit it to the passport agency within 5 business days
- Round trip itinerary showing international travel within 14 days. If traveling later than in 14 days, download & fill out proof of departure sample letter below.
- AVS Order Form (download below)
- If your name changed: a certified copy of the marriage certificate, divorce decree or a court order (this document will be returned to you upon passport completion)
STEP 3: e-mail documents for review
INFO@AVSCHICAGO.COM
American Visa Document Pre-Check Service can save valuable time and reduce stress. Use this service to avoid mistakes or delays. Our experienced passport specialists will review and check your scanned documents to confirm that your application is ready to be filed, and will alert you if there is information that needs to be corrected or if there is any missing paperwork. Please note we do not charge any additional fees for document pre-check.
STEP 5: send original documents for processing to our office
AMERICAN VISA SERVICE
53 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 1226
CHICAGO IL 60604
Tel: 312-922-8860