Expired Passport has expired USA visa but applying for B2 on new passport and dont have old passport physically

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Do I need to mention that I had been to USA as a minor (with expired passport and visa details) on the DS 160? If yes, is it okay to appear for B2 visa not having the expired passport but only a printed proof of the visa? I have all the details of my old passport and visa with me but it is not in the country I am residing in currently. Will I face any issues in the visa interview?



Best Answer

You must answer the DS 160 questions accurately. The consular officers have access to electronic records of travel into and out of the USA as well as records of visa approvals and refusals. It's highly unlikely that you will even be asked to produce old passport(s). I have never been asked. And if asked, just tell the officer why you don't have it.




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What happens to valid US visa on expired passport?

If the passport containing your visa has expired, you may continue to use the valid visa provided that your reason for travel is consistent with the classification of visa you hold, and you carry a valid passport of the same nationality as well as the passport containing the valid visa when you travel.

Can I transfer my US visa from old passport to new passport?

U.S. visas cannot be transferred from one passport to another. You can travel to the United States with both passports, or you can apply for a new visa. As long as the four names match from the old passport to the new passport, and are in the same order, you may travel with both passports.

Do I need to renew my US visa when I renew my passport?

Do I need to apply for a new visa with my new passport? No. If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel.

Can I renew my b1 B2 visa after it expires?

You want to renew a visa you previously had. So, if you had a B2 visa, you can only apply for B2 visa renewal. The US Embassy did not deny a recent visa application from you. If, after your visa expired, you applied for another US visa and that application was rejected, you cannot apply for renewal.



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