No passport for interview

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niche

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Hello

I've seen this question asked several times in many posts, but haven't found an answer.
My interview is coming up in a few weeks. I do not have a passport, current or expired. The last passport I had was lost a few years ago during a move to a different state. Of course, I could go to my consulate and get a new passport, but I'd like to ask people who might know here if they think that is necessary.
As I understand it, the passport is used by the IO as a means to check the times you've travelled while a GC holder. A brand new passport would be useless for that. Is it OK (has anyone done it) if I simply state the fact that I have no passport, and explain what happened? Would it be more benefitial to show a brand new passport?
Thanks for all the replies -
 
Did you report the passport lost and file a police report? If you did, bring that along too.

niche said:
The last passport I had was lost a few years ago during a move to a different state. Of course, I could go to my consulate and get a new passport, but I'd like to ask people who might know here if they think that is necessary.
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I agree with Triple citizen. The important thing is if you reported the passport as lost. As you say, a new passport wouldn't have any stamps and would be of much use. Does this mean you haven't traveled abroad since you lost your passport?
 
Yes, I haven't been out of the country at all in over ten years. So, getting a spanking brand new passport wouldn't be useful. However, for the purpose of the interview, do you see any value in having one anyway?

Thanks
 
can you let us know if you did have a passport at the interview? any other issues because of passport? my wife is in similar situation last trip she made was 9 years ago and she does not have a passport. her embassy lost it during renewal process and she never inquired why they lost it.
 
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