EB2Info Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I am posting this question on behalf of my friend who is in INDIA currently “ I am working in US on an H1b visa. I have an Indian passport and currently am in India on a vacation. I am returning to USA on June 25th 2013. But my current passport will expire on Oct 5th 2013 and I don't have enough time to get my passport renewed from India. Would I be able to re enter US even if my passport has only 3 months before it expires?" I am planning to file for an H1b extension as soon as I reach USA since my current H1b expires in July,2013 but do I need to wait to get my H1b extended before I can apply for premium passport renewal here in USA? If I apply for premium passport renewal immediately after arrival , that is in June 2013, can I get new paasport issued with 10 year validity based upon my current visa which is valid until July 2013. Please help, Thank you! Link to comment
jairichi Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 You should be fine. Do not worry Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Tatkal? A very easy matter to get it back home. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Please remember that the I94 for you will not exceed the validity of the Passport . Link to comment
SameerH1Bworker Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Generally passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months thats why I heard. Link to comment
EB2Info Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Thank you for the quick response. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 It would seem India has an agreement with the USA to let the OP in. But the I94 will be till passport expiry only. Link to comment
rangadu Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Your main issue will be getting your passport extended before you apply for H1 extension. Not the other way round. Timelines seem to be tight. In some states getting a tatkal appointment takes two months, depending on the location, tatkal may not be an option. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Just like in the IPL, money talks and additionally the OP had a full year to get his passport renewed. Since we do not know his state a blanket excuse is not helpful to him. He can always cross the Mexican Border and come back with a new I94 when the passport expires. Link to comment
govin09 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I am in the same situation (leaving tomorrow). Can you pls follow up on travel to the US? Link to comment
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