Traveling to and from Dominican Republic with passport just over 6 months

[Kalived]

Hi Everyone,

 

I apologize in advance if a similar post has been put up on the forums.

 

My current H1B petition is valid till Dec 2017 and my current I-94 (stamped in July 2015) reflects that.

 

I was planning to travel to Punta Cana over thanksgiving weekend and come back in Dec 1st week. (with 6 months left on entry)

 

However, my Indian passport expires in Jun 2016  (I plan to apply for a new passport in Dec) so I just had a couple of questions

 

1. Is it possible that my I-94 would be modified to adjust for expiring passport? - As in will I get a new I-94 till, say May 2016

 

2. If yes, is there anyway I could get a new/extended I-94 without having to leave the country? For instance, by visiting one of the CBP sites?

 

 

I ask the second question, in particular as there have been conflicting opinions on other forums. I would appreciate advice from anyone who's aware of this "situation" (I shouldn't really be calling it that)

 

 

[jairichi]

1. June 2016.

2. No. You can try but it is never guaranteed.

[Kalived]

1. June 2016.

2. No. You can try but it is never guaranteed.

Thank you Jairichi! I anticipated this, but it is always helpful to get advice on this!