Effect of new passport on I-485

[eternal_labor]

Hi Guys,

I need your expert opinion on my situation. My current passport has validity of 20 yrs, which I believe is not permitted as per International Passport Standards. So as advised by Indian Embassy, I have applied for a new passport with a validity of 10 yrs. I was informed that my current passport would be cancelled, with my H1-B visas intact, and that I would have to carry both the passports.

What is the impact of the change in my passport information on the pending I-140 and I-485 applications?

I would really appreciate your comments or suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Red_Card]

who says that if the PP is for 20 years it's not valid. I have my Indian PP from 1997 which is valid until 2017.

This is news to me.

 

[praytx]

eternal_labor,

as far as i know, u r under no obligation to notify uscis of ur new passport unless u have to submit it as a required document for an application. For example, if you were to apply for EAD, AP or go for fingerprinting and showed your passport.

 

[eternal_labor]

Consular Service Update

Please see the Consular Service Update in the following link:
http://www.indianembassy.org/consular/index.htm

Consular Service Update

March 2004

Persons holding Indian passports with 20 year validity are advised to apply for a new 10 year validity passport by following requirements applicable for issue of new passport. The new passport will be issued gratis except for applicable mailing charges.

who says that if the PP is for 20 years it's not valid. I have my Indian PP from 1997 which is valid until 2017.

This is news to me.

 

[eternal_labor]

Thanks for the information, praytx

eternal_labor,

as far as i know, u r under no obligation to notify uscis of ur new passport unless u have to submit it as a required document for an application. For example, if you were to apply for EAD, AP or go for fingerprinting and showed your passport.