The Honorable Steve Chabot
Taiwan Caucus
US House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.20515USA
February 27, 2006
Hello:
I have recently been in touch with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in Taipei regarding my intention to apply for a US national non-citizen passport.
Under both international law and US law, the Republic of China on Taiwan cannot be regarded as a “sovereign nation.” This is the view of the US State Department, and my research shows that it is completely justified. However, what the US State Department has failed to tell the American public and members of Congress so far is that Taiwan is actually an overseas territory (insular area) of the United States.
As a consequence of this fact, all native Taiwanese persons are entitled to carry US national non-citizen passports.
My correspondence with AIT is enclosed and I believe the content is self-explanatory. Regarding Taiwan’s international legal position and the correct determination of the nationality of native Taiwanese persons, my associate Richard W. Hartzell has written 35 page legal analysis which leaves little room for doubt.
As a Co-Chairman of the Taiwan Caucus, I believe that you will be interested to research this information more thoroughly.
Sincerely,
Dr. Roger C. S. Lin
14th Fl., No. 157 Min Sheng East Road, Section 5
Taipei, Taiwan 105
Request for WAIVER
Under the US Constitution, the San Francisco Peace Treaty, and the laws of the United States, any native Taiwanese person born in Taiwan is entitled to obtain a US national non-citizen passport.
Importantly, in connection with the filing of a DS-11 passport application, the US Department of State currently requires two items of identification, both of which should include a photo and English language signature of the applicant.
At the present time, the most common forms of identification which a native Taiwanese person might provide are (1) an English language copy of his/her household registration certificate, (2) a National Health Insurance card, (3) an ROC ID card, (4) an ROC driver’s license, and/or (5) an ROC passport.
Although items (2) to (5) mentioned above do qualify as a “photo ID,” none of the above mentioned items would normally be expected to have the English language signature of the holder.
Hence, we would humbly request that (A) the members of Congress consider this aspect in detail, and allow native Taiwanese persons to offer their “proof of identity” based on the forms of identification which they currently possess, and (B) the US State Department’s specific requirement of two items of identification with photo and English language signature be waived.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Roger C. S. Lin Richard W. Hartzell
February 28, 2006
The Honorable Robert Wexler
Taiwan Caucus
US House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.20515USA
February 27, 2006
Hello:
I have recently been in touch with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in Taipei regarding my intention to apply for a US national non-citizen passport.
Under both international law and US law, the Republic of China on Taiwan cannot be regarded as a “sovereign nation.” This is the view of the US State Department, and my research shows that it is completely justified. However, what the US State Department has failed to tell the American public and members of Congress so far is that Taiwan is actually an overseas territory (insular area) of the United States.
As a consequence of this fact, all native Taiwanese persons are entitled to carry US national non-citizen passports.
My correspondence with AIT is enclosed and I believe the content is self-explanatory. Regarding Taiwan’s international legal position and the correct determination of the nationality of native Taiwanese persons, my associate Richard W. Hartzell has written 35 page legal analysis which leaves little room for doubt.
As a Co-Chairman of the Taiwan Caucus, I believe that you will be interested to research this information more thoroughly.
Sincerely,
Dr. Roger C. S. Lin
14th Fl., No. 157 Min Sheng East Road, Section 5
Taipei, Taiwan 105
The Honorable Dana Rohrabacher
Taiwan Caucus
US House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.20515USA
February 27, 2006
Hello:
I have recently been in touch with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in Taipei regarding my intention to apply for a US national non-citizen passport.
Under both international law and US law, the Republic of China on Taiwan cannot be regarded as a “sovereign nation.” This is the view of the US State Department, and my research shows that it is completely justified. However, what the US State Department has failed to tell the American public and members of Congress so far is that Taiwan is actually an overseas territory (insular area) of the United States.
As a consequence of this fact, all native Taiwanese persons are entitled to carry US national non-citizen passports.
My correspondence with AIT is enclosed and I believe the content is self-explanatory. Regarding Taiwan’s international legal position and the correct determination of the nationality of native Taiwanese persons, my associate Richard W. Hartzell has written 35 page legal analysis which leaves little room for doubt.
As a Co-Chairman of the Taiwan Caucus, I believe that you will be interested to research this information more thoroughly.
Sincerely,
Dr. Roger C. S. Lin
14th Fl., No. 157 Min Sheng East Road, Section 5
Taipei, Taiwan 105
The Honorable Sherrod Brown
Taiwan Caucus
US House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.20515USA
February 27, 2006
Hello:
I have recently been in touch with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in Taipei regarding my intention to apply for a US national non-citizen passport.
Under both international law and US law, the Republic of China on Taiwan cannot be regarded as a “sovereign nation.” This is the view of the US State Department, and my research shows that it is completely justified. However, what the US State Department has failed to tell the American public and members of Congress so far is that Taiwan is actually an overseas territory (insular area) of the United States.
As a consequence of this fact, all native Taiwanese persons are entitled to carry US national non-citizen passports.
My correspondence with AIT is enclosed and I believe the content is self-explanatory. Regarding Taiwan’s international legal position and the correct determination of the nationality of native Taiwanese persons, my associate Richard W. Hartzell has written 35 page legal analysis which leaves little room for doubt.
As a Co-Chairman of the Taiwan Caucus, I believe that you will be interested to research this information more thoroughly.
Sincerely,
Dr. Roger C. S. Lin
14th Fl., No. 157 Min Sheng East Road, Section 5
Taipei, Taiwan 105
The Honorable Richard Pombo
Committee on Resources
US House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.20515USA
February 27, 2006
Hello:
I have recently been in touch with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in Taipei regarding my intention to apply for a US national non-citizen passport.
Under both international law and US law, the Republic of China on Taiwan cannot be regarded as a “sovereign nation.” This is the view of the US State Department, and my research shows that it is completely justified. However, what the US State Department has failed to tell the American public and members of Congress so far is that Taiwan is actually an overseas territory (insular area) of the United States.
As a consequence of this fact, all native Taiwanese persons are entitled to carry US national non-citizen passports.
My correspondence with AIT is enclosed and I believe the content is self-explanatory. Regarding Taiwan’s international legal position and the correct determination of the nationality of native Taiwanese persons, my associate Richard W. Hartzell has written 35 page legal analysis which leaves little room for doubt.
As a Chairman of the House Committee on Resources, I believe that you will be interested to research this information more thoroughly.
Sincerely,
Dr. Roger C. S. Lin
14th Fl., No. 157 Min Sheng East Road, Section 5
Taipei, Taiwan 105