EB2 PD current in Jan-2012 - Passport expiring in Dec-2012-Is it a problem?

[zak74]

Hi,

I'm EB2 India and my PD is current in January 2012. I've been preparing documents etc..

to apply I-485 next month.

My Indian passport expiry is in Dec-2012. I'll renew it before it expired.

But, will this cause any issue in my I-485 application?

[Shurap1]

Absolutely not. In fact if you are around NY area, go to consulate and file for renewal application. You should receive the new passport in 4 to 5 days max. Then you provide new passport information (if required) while filing for 485.

[zak74]

Thanks. I don't have time to renew it now and travel to NY. But I will apply I-485 in January. And then apply for renewal of passport 6 months before it's expiry. i.e. in July 2012. Will that be ok?

[JoeF]

There is no problem at all. You don't even need a valid passport for the GC.

[murphyd]

It all depends on your state of residency. I had my passport renewed from Houston. I took me 34 days. It can take up to 2 to 3 months too. Be prepared for worst case scenarios.