Indian passport with 20 year validity and travelling from US to India

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Folks,
Need all of your expert advice here. Does any one have indian passport with 20 years validity as between 97-99, the 20-year passports were issued. Did any one know if there is any issue traveling with
20 year passport and GC from US to India and back to US.

Thanks
 
My friend did this a couple of times, and there was no problem. India is fine with it, and since you'll be re-entering the US with a secure document (the GC), the US is fine with it. My friend also went to Europe, Mexico and Canada with the passport.
 
I think you are supposed to return it in exchange for a new 10 year validity passport. See
http://www.indianembassy.org/index.php?option=com_faqs&task=detail&id=2, item 1 on the bottom of the page.

"March 2004 - Persons holding Indian passports with 20 year validity are advised to apply for a new 10 year validity passport by requirements applicable for issue of new passport. The new passport will be issued gratis except for applicable mailing charges."

There is also a new item from 2005, not sure if it is still applicable:
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-04-16/india/27836969_1_passport-validity-trip
 
Yeah, if you can, get the new passport. Still, like I said, it worked for my friend, so if you're in a hurry, you'll probably be ok, especially if you're only travelling between India and the US.
 
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