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my company is about to file L1 blanket for me. But problem is my passport is valid till next year November only. I dont have enough time to renew my passport as it will block my Passport for a atleast 45 days. Could any one have any idea about validity for my L1.
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your visa, I-94 when you enter US etc will not be issued beyond passport expiration...why dont you try tatkal for passport renewal? AFAIK you can do the renewal upto a yr prior to expiration -
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The visa might be given for 3 years but the I-94 at POE in most likelihood will be given only till the Passport Expiry. This is my opinion based on experience. Please do consult eperts and offcials in this matter.Comment
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Thank you Raghvi and Rvisak. I have not found any authorized document where it is mentioned regarding L1 Validity will depend on Passport expiry date. But it seems logically very much correct
Will wait and watch. I will confirm once I get it. So that others can make use of it this information.
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my previous reply was not clear enough,sorry for that - the visa will be for the duration of the petition, does not matter when your passport expires (though you need min 6 mth validity at the time of the visa interview)
your I-94 will only be till the passport expirationComment
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Hi,
I have seen a similar case as yours. Please find option as below (ofcourse, final and professional solution should come from your Visa Attorney / immigration manager).
Below is the case detail:
1. Passport is expiring in Feb 2012
2. Visa is issued and valid till 2013
3. I-94 will be given till Feb 2012
4. Get ur passport renewed from Indian Ambessy in US (inquire abt this) once in US
5. As I-94 is issued till Feb 2012, Visit Mexico / Canada and get your I-94 renewed. Or Visit a CBP office near ur US destination and get it renewed.
I think if Indian Embessy in the US issues a renewed passport to you...you will be all set.
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