Expiring Indian passport

[sssrinivas]

I have a valid US visa till 2012, but my Indian passport is about to expire in some time. I am submitting for renewal, but given current timelines, there is a chance my passport will expire before I get a new one.

1. Am I legal to stay in US with a valid visa, but expired Indian passport?
2. If yes, how long can I stay on this expired passport?
3. If no, can I stay in US with expired passport since my application is under review?

Thanks for all answers

 

[nkm-oct23]

1. Am I legal to stay in US with a valid visa, but expired Indian passport? YES, YOU CAN STAY UNTIL THE "VALID UNTIL" DATE ON I-94.
2. If yes, how long can I stay on this expired passport? SEE ANSWER 1
3. If no, can I stay in US with expired passport since my application is under review? SEE ANSWER 1

 

[sssrinivas]

I still have couple of years on my visa and new I-94. So, I can stay for that duration without any problems? And basically will require the passport only to travel to India or out of country?

 

[nkm-oct23]

I still have couple of years on my visa and new I-94. So, I can stay for that duration without any problems? And basically will require the passport only to travel to India or out of country?

Yes, that is correct. A valid passport is only required to cross international borders. Of course, you should also have some other form of valid ID like a driver license.