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Immigration

I am a dual national with a valid U.S. visa in a passport that has expired. Can I use the visa with my other passport, which has not expired? Is it possible to receive the same visa in each of my passports

Unfortunately, the answer to both questions is no. Background Some countries allow nationals to hold more than one citizenship. For example, an individual born in Colombia might become a dual national by acquiring Swiss citizenship, thereby giving them the option…

Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2021

Immigration

My passport will expire in a few months. Will that affect my ability to be issued a visa at the consulate, or my ability to enter the U.S.? Will it impact an extension of status petition with USCIS?

I am outside the U.S. and planning to enter. For how long must my passport be valid? In general, for admission to the U.S., the nonimmigrant must present a passport that is valid until at least 6 months beyond the…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 21, 2021

Questions & Answers

Does my passport have to be valid for 6 months beyond my initial period of stay in the U.S.?

If you are coming to the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (e.g. a B-1 visa or B-2 visa), the general rule is that your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the date you will exit the U.S. For…

Jenny ZhanJuly 15, 2020

Immigration News

Department of Homeland Security Extends REAL ID Deadline

The Real ID Act of 2005 is an Act of Congress that modifies U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for drivers' licenses and identity documents, as well as various immigration issues pertaining to terrorism. The…

Jenny ZhanApril 3, 2020

Immigration

What do I do if I lose my Passport with my Visa? What do I do if I lost my Passport with a Visa? What happens if my Passport with my Visa expires?

In some cases, visas are issued for up to 10 years. For example, B-1 and B-2 visas can be issued for 10 years and E-1 and E-2 visas can be issued for 5 years. With these long visa durations, it…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 13, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can a Dual National Change Status to E-2 if they Entered on the Non E-2 Country Passport?

One way to apply for an E-2 visa if you are in the U.S. is to file an I-129 form to change status. While most applicants apply for E-2 visas at a Consulate, there are some instances where applying through…

Jenny ZhanJuly 1, 2019

passport | Scott Legal, P.C.

I am a dual national with a valid U.S. visa in a passport that has expired. Can I use the visa with my other passport, which has not expired? Is it possible to receive the same visa in each of my passports

My passport will expire in a few months. Will that affect my ability to be issued a visa at the consulate, or my ability to enter the U.S.? Will it impact an extension of status petition with USCIS?

Does my passport have to be valid for 6 months beyond my initial period of stay in the U.S.?

Department of Homeland Security Extends REAL ID Deadline

What do I do if I lose my Passport with my Visa? What do I do if I lost my Passport with a Visa? What happens if my Passport with my Visa expires?

Can a Dual National Change Status to E-2 if they Entered on the Non E-2 Country Passport?

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