Is the old passport with an expired US visa required?
I have a Canadian PR and am applying for a US Tourist Visa from Canada, however my old passport is back home and no courier co: is willing to send the same. Is the old passport with the US tourist Visa (Both expired) required to be shown, as it does state that as part of the requisition.
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I can share my experience earlier in the year. I've been working in America for the last 5 years, after my trip to India I landed in Canada as a PR and had scheduled a visa appointment for the USA.
My wife's old passport and visa were expired, my passport with the visa is current but the visa had expired. At the Calgary consulate, they asked for any passports with valid US visas and the current passport. So my wife only had to present her new passport (We had her old passport too, and we asked if they wanted to see that as well but they didn't).
Do note that this was not for a B1/B2 but for a L1 and L2 visa. If you have time for your appointment then I'd recommend writing a letter of Authorization for a friend or family member to bring back your old passport. If you don't have time then you should be able to present them with a photo/scanned copy of all the pages in your expired passport and explain to them why you couldn't get the old passport with you in person.
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Is US visa on old passport valid?
Your visa has to be valid on the old passport that expired. It has to meet the purpose of the travel. The visa on old passport should not be damaged and in good condition. You need to carry both of your passports \u2013 the current valid passport and the old passport with valid US Visa.What happens if the passport expired but visa still valid?
In Conclusion. As long as your old expired passport which contains your visa is in great condition and you have a current passport that was issued by the same country, you will be able to enter the United States. As long as you have both passports on you and your visa is still valid.Can I travel with new passport and visa on old passport?
You do not have to transfer your visa. Simply present both the old passport with the still-current Indian visa and your new passport. I have entered India several times since my old passport expired.Do I need to submit old passport for visa?
Travel history is considered as an important parameter during the Visa Application process or immigration. The old passport serves as a document for verification of your travel history for both visa application and immigration. A strong travel history enhances a traveler's chances of acquiring a visa.What happens to Visa when Passport expires? Visa Validity
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