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Now,...","datePublished":"2016-10-28","dateModified":"2022-09-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.brodenmickelsen.com\/blog\/author\/broden-mickelsen\/#Person","name":"Mick Mickelsen","url":"https:\/\/www.brodenmickelsen.com\/blog\/author\/broden-mickelsen\/","identifier":16,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/30690d9f76c45bf5d61434169e78762d673b1ac9b949489cf69f1c78d567fc27?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/30690d9f76c45bf5d61434169e78762d673b1ac9b949489cf69f1c78d567fc27?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Broden, Mickelsen LLP","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.brodenmickelsen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Broden-and-Mickelsen-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.brodenmickelsen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Broden-and-Mickelsen-Logo.png","width":378,"height":77}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.brodenmickelsen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Traveling-Abroad-as-a-Sex-Offender-862x862-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.brodenmickelsen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Traveling-Abroad-as-a-Sex-Offender-862x862-1.jpg","height":862,"width":862},"url":"https:\/\/www.brodenmickelsen.com\/blog\/traveling-abroad-as-a-sex-offender\/","about":["Criminal Defense","Federal Criminal Defense","Sexual Assault"],"wordCount":521,"keywords":["International Megan\u2019s Law","Sex Offender Traveling Abroad","Sex-Related Crime","Texas Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer"],"articleBody":"Registered sex offenders may find it difficult to travel abroad, as some countries may deny a sex offender a visa when they attempt to cross the border or go through customsBeing a registered sex offender can have a lasting negative impact on many aspects of your life, including your career and your reputation. Now, a new federal law also requires registered sex offenders to include information about their status on their passport.If you have been charged with any type of federal crime, it\u2019s important to speak to a Texas federal criminal defense lawyer right away.What the New Law SaysSigned by President Obama in February 2016, the new law is known as the International Megan\u2019s Law. Under the new law, there are two types of registered sex offenders who are required to include a mark on their U.S. passport. If you have been convicted of a sex crime involving a minor, or you are required to register as a sex offender in any state or with the National Sex Offender Registry due to a conviction involving a sex offense with a minor, you must comply with the new statute. The identification must be a \u201cvisual designation affixed to a conspicuous location\u201d on the passport. The law also prohibits any passport-issuing authority from giving a sex offender a passport unless the mark is included.Restricted TravelObviously, this new requirement could have an impact on a sex offender\u2019s ability to travel overseas. The goal of the law is to prohibit registered sex offenders from traveling to other countries where so-called \u201csex tourism\u201d is a thriving industry. According to a 2010 report released by the federal government, at least 4,500 registered sex offenders received passports in 2008. Without an identifying mark on their passport, officials in other countries are unlikely to know that these individuals had been convicted of a sex-related offense in the United States.The law also establishes a database that allows U.S. officials to notify foreign countries when a registered sex offender is traveling abroad. Additionally, registered sex offenders must notify the appropriate authorities any time they plan to travel overseas.Now, registered sex offenders may find it difficult to travel abroad, as some countries may deny a sex offender a visa when they attempt to cross the border or go through customs. The law also requires sex offenders to regularly update their information.Discuss Your Case with a Texas Federal Criminal Defense LawyerIf you have been charged with a sex-related crime, don\u2019t wait to speak to a lawyer about your case. The consequences of a conviction can linger for years to come, affecting everything from your job and your relationships to where you live and when you can travel. At Broden & Mickelsen, LLP, we are Board Certified in Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Receive a free case evaluation from a Texas federal criminal defense lawyer today by calling 214-720-9552.Broden & Mickelsen, LLP2600 State St Dallas, Texas 75204Main Phone: (214) 720-9552Office DirectionDallas Criminal Defense Lawyer on FacebookSOURCE: Broden & Mickelsen, LLP"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.brodenmickelsen.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Traveling Abroad as a Sex Offender","item":"https:\/\/www.brodenmickelsen.com\/blog\/traveling-abroad-as-a-sex-offender\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]