rt_ Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 Hi I have my approved H4 change of status in the US. I am traveling to India to complete the stamping process in April 2020 and my passport is expiring on 18th Nov 2020 (7months validity). Is it ok to proceed with this passport itself or should I renew it before the visa interview? I am planning to renew the passport after my visa interview as I have already submitted my DS160 and paid for the interview. Please share your thoughts on this. Thanks Quote Link to comment
shekar11# Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 2/6/2020 at 11:57 AM, rt_ said: Hi I have my approved H4 change of status in the US. I am traveling to India to complete the stamping process in April 2020 and my passport is expiring on 18th Nov 2020 (7months validity). Is it ok to proceed with this passport itself or should I renew it before the visa interview? I am planning to renew the passport after my visa interview as I have already submitted my DS160 and paid for the interview. Please share your thoughts on this. Thanks You have 2 options. 1. Renew your passport in US and then book appointment and travel. 2. If you don't have enough time, get visa stamped on old passport in India and then get your passport renewed in India before travelling back to US. That ways you will not have issues at port of entry. Your visa will be stamped beyond your passport expiry date but I-94 at port of entry will be given based on your passport expiry date. Quote Link to comment
User099 Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 When you travel back you will get your I94 which will be valid only till 18th Nov 2020. Quote Link to comment
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