Urgent - passport expiry

[freemail]

Hello,

I am currently working on L1B visa in the US which is valid till May 2012. My I94 is also valid till May 2012.

I will leave for India by April 2010 to arrange for my F1 Visa so that I can come to the US by mid Aug 2010 for higher education. This is a two-year degree program in the US which will complete in May 2012.

My passport will expire on Oct 2011. Based on this date, questions are:

1) Will the US consulate deny giving me student (F1) visa because my current passport will not cover my entire duration of studies ?

2)Is it necessary / mandatory to renew my passport before the F1 visa stamping date ?

3)What should I do if I want to renew my passport ?

4) How long does it take for renewal ?

5) Do you see any potential problem ?

Please let me know. I have very little time with me.

My plan is to get the student visa, go to US and renew by visa during the course of study ? Can I do that ?

Thank you

[shervin143]

I am currently working on L1B visa in the US which is valid till May 2012. My I94 is also valid till May 2012.

I will leave for India by April 2010 to arrange for my F1 Visa so that I can come to the US by mid Aug 2010 for higher education. This is a two-year degree program in the US which will complete in May 2012.

My passport will expire on Oct 2011. Based on this date, questions are:

1) Will the US consulate deny giving me student (F1) visa because my current passport will not cover my entire duration of studies ?
>>> No issues. Indian passport can be renewed only 12 months in advance.

2)Is it necessary / mandatory to renew my passport before the F1 visa stamping date ?
>>> See ans. 1.

3)What should I do if I want to renew my passport ?
>>> Apply for renewal.
/indian-passport-services-in-usa/

4) How long does it take for renewal ?
>>> 30-40 days by normal process and 7-10 days by Tatkal.

5) Do you see any potential problem ?
>>> No