Passport expiration [closed]

I have my immigrant interview in October, but my passport expires in 7 months, in April 2018.

Can I still go ahead and use my old passport for the visa, once issued? And can I get a new one to attach to the old one?

I won't be traveling until January next year.

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Best Answer

According to 8 CFR 211.2 and 22 CFR 42.64(b), the passport must be valid for at least 60 days after the expiration of the immigrant visa, unless you are the spouse, unmarried son or daughter, or parent of a US citizen (in which case you are not required to have a passport). According to 9 FAM 504.10-2(A)(1), your immigrant visa validity (which is usually 6 months) may be limited to less than 6 months to make sure it expires 60 days before the passport expiration. In your case, that means your immigrant visa may be set to expire in February 2018; since you will be entering the US in January 2018, that should be fine.

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What if my passport is close to expiring?

Yes, you will be denied entry abroad if your passport is about to expire. Additionally, if you need a visa, you won't receive one with a passport with a validity of less than six (sometimes three) months. For this reason, you have to make sure that your passport is up-to-date before you travel.

Can you travel with a close to expired passport?

Answer: Your passport is valid until the date of expiration. The only problem may be the entry requirements of the country or countries you plan to visit. Many countries require your passport have 3 to 6 months validity remaining before they will allow you to enter or issue a travel visa.

How close to expire Can I use my passport?

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check our Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.

6 Month Passport Validity Rule | Can I travel with less than 6 months left on my passport?

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