Implications of an expired passport

[netscriptions]

Hello,
One of my friends realized that her passport has expired in June 2005.
She is on H1 with a GC in process with cleard 140. The passport does not have a current stamped VISA. The questions are...

a. What are the implications on the legal status in the US if the passport is expired.
b. Can the passport be renewed without issues on the H1?
c. Can the passport be renewed if it has been expired for over a year?
d. Does one need to go back to get the passport renewed?
e. What are the implications on a VISA stamping with a new or renewed passport?

Thanks!!

 

[subramanya]

Passport renewal

Hello,
One of my friends realized that her passport has expired in June 2005.
She is on H1 with a GC in process with cleard 140. The passport does not have a current stamped VISA. The questions are...

a. What are the implications on the legal status in the US if the passport is expired.
b. Can the passport be renewed without issues on the H1?
c. Can the passport be renewed if it has been expired for over a year?
d. Does one need to go back to get the passport renewed?
e. What are the implications on a VISA stamping with a new or renewed passport?

Hi,

To which country the does the person belong, accordingly visit the website and find all the information. Else google the issue and you should be able to find all the answers. However, in general the following responses should help

a. No implications on H1
b. Yes, the passport can be renewed independent of the visa
c. Yes, visit the website of the appropriate country and access the information
d. No, most countries do renew your passports at their consulate offices. Please access websites and enquire on telephone
e. No implications on a visa. A Passport is renewed and presented at the time of visa issuance. No issues here

Hope this info helps. Else, drop into the forum

Subramanya

 

[netscriptions]

Hello,
One of my friends realized that her passport has expired in June 2005.
She is on H1 with a GC in process with cleard 140. The passport does not have a current stamped VISA. The questions are...

a. What are the implications on the legal status in the US if the passport is expired.
b. Can the passport be renewed without issues on the H1?
c. Can the passport be renewed if it has been expired for over a year?
d. Does one need to go back to get the passport renewed?
e. What are the implications on a VISA stamping with a new or renewed passport?

Hi,

To which country the does the person belong, accordingly visit the website and find all the information. Else google the issue and you should be able to find all the answers. However, in general the following responses should help

a. No implications on H1
b. Yes, the passport can be renewed independent of the visa
c. Yes, visit the website of the appropriate country and access the information
d. No, most countries do renew your passports at their consulate offices. Please access websites and enquire on telephone
e. No implications on a visa. A Passport is renewed and presented at the time of visa issuance. No issues here

Hope this info helps. Else, drop into the forum

Subramanya

Thats a really quick reply Subramanya! Thanks. Any other insights from anyone else would be great too. You guys are great!

BTW, the Indian consoluate site says...it needs an explanation and it seems they make you apply for a new passport when it has expired for more than 6 months.

 

[subramanya]

Thats a really quick reply Subramanya! Thanks. Any other insights from anyone else would be great too. You guys are great!

BTW, the Indian consoluate site says...it needs an explanation and it seems they make you apply for a new passport when it has expired for more than 6 months

Hi,

The understanding is, you want to renew an Indian Passport. The main point for renewal of Indian Passport is that a new Passport is issued irrespective of renewal or extension as well as an application for a new Passport. the fees are the same and the application is also the same

Hope this helps, else the forum 24/7

Subramanya