Do I really need to renew my passport?

[Lovetoteach 53]

I know this is a slighty different question to the normal renewal ones.

My UK passport doesn't expire until 2013. A few years ago my passport got really wet when something spilled on it. Hence the front cover ...the gold writing on it has really faded and my photo has faded slighty but still clear.All the details with the photo are absolutely fine.

I received my greencard in September and travelled back in December for the first time in 4 years. When I went through Immigration the guy looked at my passport and said I could be refused entry because of the fading. I'm just wondering if this is true and has anyone else had issues becasue of the condition of their passport?

I have to go back in August to see my family and the renewal cost is so expensive.

Thanks

Shona

[SirJon 0]

My Passport is of a similar vintage, and is probably in a similar contition due to lots of travel and time in airport bars. I haven't had any problems with it, apart from a few comments about the state of it.

Watching "Nothing to Declare" on LivingTV (Aussie Immigration) I know that they can actually tell if a passport is legit even if it has been soaked. I'm sure as long as everything checks out with the details on the passport you will be okay. After all, your fingers are in the system.

[Lovetoteach 53]

My Passport is of a similar vintage, and is probably in a similar contition due to lots of travel and time in airport bars. I haven't had any problems with it, apart from a few comments about the state of it.

Watching "Nothing to Declare" on LivingTV (Aussie Immigration) I know that they can actually tell if a passport is legit even if it has been soaked. I'm sure as long as everything checks out with the details on the passport you will be okay. After all, your fingers are in the system.

Thanks for your reply,

When you say my fingers are in the system do you mean with the Greencard fingerprints? I didn't have fingerprints taken for my passport when I was in the UK.

Maybe I just got a grouchy officer.......

I might call the Embassy just to check. Even that's expensive at $2.60 per minute.

Thanks again

Shona

[SirJon 0]

My Passport is of a similar vintage, and is probably in a similar contition due to lots of travel and time in airport bars. I haven't had any problems with it, apart from a few comments about the state of it.

Watching "Nothing to Declare" on LivingTV (Aussie Immigration) I know that they can actually tell if a passport is legit even if it has been soaked. I'm sure as long as everything checks out with the details on the passport you will be okay. After all, your fingers are in the system.

Thanks for your reply,

When you say my fingers are in the system do you mean with the Greencard fingerprints? I didn't have fingerprints taken for my passport when I was in the UK.

Maybe I just got a grouchy officer.......

I might call the Embassy just to check. Even that's expensive at $2.60 per minute.

Thanks again

Shona

I was talking about once you get to immigration in the US, and the GC fingerprints.

I'm sure that at UK Customs that they would have access to the info of the UK passport agency if they were to call into question the legitimacy of your passport. For peace of mind it may be better for you to get a replacement.

I know it's granny sucking eggs time but.......... http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-replacing-what.asp

[pammy19 0]

im new here. i filed my vawa case last year july 08, my i 485 and 765 was filed same time , shortly after i got my prima faca letter. then i got my finger print notice..i got my work permit in dec 08, and feb, 09 i got my i 485 interview letter for april.. i did my interview and approved i didnt get a stamp because i didnt realize my passport expired. however the officer told me i will get my card in a couple weeks in the mail, a month after i got my approved i 360 notice ..its now 4 months after my interview and i still havent received my greencard..i wanna know if this is normal...

I know this is a slighty different question to the normal renewal ones.

My UK passport doesn't expire until 2013. A few years ago my passport got really wet when something spilled on it. Hence the front cover ...the gold writing on it has really faded and my photo has faded slighty but still clear.All the details with the photo are absolutely fine.

I received my greencard in September and travelled back in December for the first time in 4 years. When I went through Immigration the guy looked at my passport and said I could be refused entry because of the fading. I'm just wondering if this is true and has anyone else had issues becasue of the condition of their passport?

I have to go back in August to see my family and the renewal cost is so expensive.

Thanks

Shona

[payake 0]

Did you have the AOS interview? can I ask you what kind of questions did they ask?