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IMPORTANT
Under the provisions of the Nationality Act of 1940, American nationality may be lost through being naturalized in, taking an oath or making a declaration of allegiance to, serving in military forces of, accepting employment under the government of, or by voting in the elections of a foreign state. Naturalized nationals may be expatriated by residing in the state from which they came for 2 years if through such residence the nationality of such foreign state is acquired, or by residing in such state for 3 years, or in any other foreign state for 5 years.
American nationals abroad may consult the nearest American diplomatic or consular officer for information as to specific provisions of the Nationality Act.
CAUTION
A person to whom a passport has been issued, who uses or attempts to use it in violation of the conditions or restrictions contained therein, may have the protection of the United States withdrawn from him while he continues to reside abroad and may be liable for prosecution under the provisions of section 1544 of title 18, United States Code.
This passport is a valuable document. If it is lost or destroyed, the fact and the circumstances of the loss should be immediately reported to the Passport Division, Department of State, or to the nearest American consulate, or, in an outlying possession of the United States, to the chief executive thereof, and to the local police authorities. New passports in such cases can be issued only after exhaustive inquiry.
This passport must not be altered or mutilated in any manner. No stamps, statements, notations, or other additions should be placed or made in this passport other than by officials of the United States or of foreign countries in connection with official matters. The alteration of the passport may render it INVALID.
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
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