Passport Process: Outdated and Time-Consuming

The process of obtaining a passport in the U.S. has remained largely unchanged for decades, with applications still being sent by mail and taking weeks or even months to process. This outdated and time-consuming process raises the question of whether there is room for improvement. Carolei Hendrix, an entrepreneur, is working on providing a digital upgrade to paper passports, aiming to create a universal digital identity for cross-border movement. This digital identity would allow individuals to seamlessly relocate anywhere with minimal friction, eliminating the need for printing physical documents and streamlining the immigration process.