passport validity

[Sre1]

I’m waiting for my NVC interview for EB1, it was documentarily complete (06/2023). My.current passport is expiring in 04/2024. If I have my interview 4-5 months before the passport expiry date (09/2023-12/2023), May I please know if I need to renew my passport? (The website mentions 6 months from interview date, but not sure if it applies). Thank you very much

 

[pontevecchio]

Since you will need the passport in the future you should renew it using Tatkal, if allowed.

[Sre1]

Thanks for the reply. Would unexpired passport (3-4 months before expiry) be enough for the visa interview? I would have enough time to get it renewed later. Thank you very much

Edited August 17 by Sre1

[pontevecchio]

"Unexpired passport valid for eight (8) months beyond your intended date of entry to the United States."

I would take this statement seriously and get your passport renewed. I understand TATKAL is very fast.?

[Sre1]

All the documents (DS 260, PCC, etc.) has my old passport number. Would it be a issue for the biometrics appointment, interview etc.?

[Attorney_22]

6 hours ago, Sre1 said:

All the documents (DS 260, PCC, etc.) has my old passport number. Would it be a issue for the biometrics appointment, interview etc.?

It should not be an issue, however, you should have the old and new passport with you when you attend these appointments. In addition, for the interview we understand you can complete a new DS260 with the new passport information and bring a printed copy with you to the interview.