| Submission declined on 12 June 2024 by Bonadea (talk). This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies. This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:
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| Submission declined on 12 June 2024 by Qcne (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:
This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies. Declined by Qcne 12 days ago. | |
Comment: Three of the four sources currently in the draft are the company’s own website, the fourth is a company listing/profile at inc.com. None of them can be used to show notability. bonadea contributions talk 17:23, 12 June 2024 (UTC)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel Services |
| Founded | 2003, Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Founder | Karim Benni |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC, U.S. |
Number of locations | 4 offices |
| Services | Passport Renewal
Visa Procurement Document Authentication |
| Website | apvi |
American Passport & Visa International (APVI) is a privately owned expediting service company based in the United States that specializes in obtaining U.S. passports and travel visas and authenticating documents. APVI is registered with the U.S. Passport Agency and with over 90 embassies[1]. Since their founding, the company has processed over 12 million passport and visa applications.
Recognition
editAPVI has received media coverage from The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, CNBC, CNN, and the Washington Post. In 2016, it was ranked #412 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies.[2][3][4]
History
editAPVI was founded in 2003 by Karim Benni. The company aims to simplify the process of obtaining passports and visas. APVI has expanded its operations to four locations: Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; and New York, NY.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Using a Passport Courier Company". travel.state.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "How to apply for a passport". Washington Post. 2023-05-21. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "Inc. Company Profile - American Passport & Visa International". inc.com.
- ^ Passy, Charles. "Paying to Fast-Track a Passport". WSJ.
- ^ "About us - American Passport & Visa International | APVI". apvi.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.