Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): Primary federal law governing immigration and citizenship matters, including passport issuance requirements and identity verification standards

22 CFR Parts 50-53: Code of Federal Regulations sections specifically dealing with passport services, documentation requirements, and verification procedures

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004: Federal law establishing enhanced security standards for identification documents, including passport application requirements

U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs regulations: Administrative guidelines governing passport issuance, including requirements for name variation documentation

Passport Services Guidelines (7 FAM 1300): Foreign Affairs Manual section providing detailed guidance on passport services, including handling of name discrepancies

Federal Requirements for Affidavit Execution (28 U.S.C. ยง 1746): Legal requirements for properly executing affidavits under federal law, including formatting and verification standards

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI): Requirements for travel documentation and identification standards within the Western Hemisphere

REAL ID Act: Federal standards for state-issued identification documents that may be used as supporting documentation in passport applications

State Notarization Requirements: Varying state-specific requirements for proper notarization of affidavits and legal documents

18 U.S.C. ยง 1001: Federal statute establishing penalties for making false statements in matters within federal jurisdiction, including passport applications