Hi Guys...
My current Indian passport ( with active multiple entry US H1-B1 work visa stamp valid till August 2007, active UK multiple entry visa, and Schengen visa stamp) stapled to the old passport, was lost in mail by British Consulate -NY and FedEx.
I was issued this passport in April 2005 in India. I am going to apply for a duplicate Indian passport at the Indian consulate. Does anyone has any information about how much time it normally takes? Do they atleast issue a temporary passport for emergencies? Is there any way to expedite the process?
I am aware that I can not get new visa stamp in the usa and will have to goto India for the new stamp.
How long does it take to get the replacement I94 ( stapled to the lost passport)
I am working for the current company for last 4.5 years and was looking for another job so that the new company can file for my new H1 and green card. I have got a new job offer from another company. Will I be able to transfer or change jobs in between even though I dont have my passport? I have the photocopies of the passport, all visa stamps, I-94 photocopy (original lost with passport) and original I797 document from INS for the current company which came with H1 petition.
Please help me ! Any feedback is highly appreciated (specially regarding process, time frames and job change.)
gautam
gautam_t_2008@yahoo.com
My current Indian passport ( with active multiple entry US H1-B1 work visa stamp valid till August 2007, active UK multiple entry visa, and Schengen visa stamp) stapled to the old passport, was lost in mail by British Consulate -NY and FedEx.
I was issued this passport in April 2005 in India. I am going to apply for a duplicate Indian passport at the Indian consulate. Does anyone has any information about how much time it normally takes? Do they atleast issue a temporary passport for emergencies? Is there any way to expedite the process?
I am aware that I can not get new visa stamp in the usa and will have to goto India for the new stamp.
How long does it take to get the replacement I94 ( stapled to the lost passport)
I am working for the current company for last 4.5 years and was looking for another job so that the new company can file for my new H1 and green card. I have got a new job offer from another company. Will I be able to transfer or change jobs in between even though I dont have my passport? I have the photocopies of the passport, all visa stamps, I-94 photocopy (original lost with passport) and original I797 document from INS for the current company which came with H1 petition.
Please help me ! Any feedback is highly appreciated (specially regarding process, time frames and job change.)
gautam
gautam_t_2008@yahoo.com