should the passport be really valid for at least 5 years when filing i-129F

[azelle 0]

Good day!

In the absence of us birth cert. Passport can be a proof of citizenship when filing i-129F. My question here is, does the passport really have to be valid for at least 5 years as stated in the instruction form?

My fiance's (the petitioner) passport expires Oct. 2012. Does he need to renew it to have a validity of at least 5 years or can we just use this current/unexpired passport??

I'd be glad if you could he us regarding this. Thank you.

[TBoneTX 45,825]

valid for at least 5 years as stated in the instruction form?

If that's what the instructions say, those are the instructions. Your visa journey will be a lot easier if you read accurately, interpret literally, and follow instructions exactly.

[Julz&Shawn 0]

In my opinion he can still use the current and unexpired passport for I-129F submission. It is still a proof that he is a U.S Citizen but Birth Certificate would be great too. Why can't he just get the BC?

[TBoneTX 45,825]

In my opinion

Your opinion aside, what do the instructions say?

[Tahoma 2,292]

The instructions for what?

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Any U.S. passport is valid for 10 years. Only those of minors an some diplomatic passports are valid for 5 years only.

If you are a US citizen over the age of 18, you will have a US passport that's valid for 10 years unless you got mugged while getting a full body oil massage with "happy ending" in Phuket and had to get a temporary passport from the US consulate there to be able to travel back to the United States.

Wanna bet?

Edited August 5, 2011 by Just Bob

[Julz&Shawn 0]

Your opinion aside, what do the instructions say?

valid for at least 5 years? and as of what I understand of validity period, it is generally 5 years from the date of issue. therefore his Passport is still valid and unexpired.

[azelle 0]

In my opinion he can still use the current and unexpired passport for I-129F submission. It is still a proof that he is a U.S Citizen but Birth Certificate would be great too. Why can't he just get the BC?

Thank you for the reply. He cant present the BC because he was born here in the Philippines but he's a us citizen through his parents.

[azelle 0]

valid for at least 5 years? and as of what I understand of validity period, it is generally 5 years from the date of issue. therefore his Passport is still valid and unexpired.

Oh now I understand it better. Thank you so much!! Really appreciated your response.

[pushbrk 13,033]

valid for at least 5 years? and as of what I understand of validity period, it is generally 5 years from the date of issue. therefore his Passport is still valid and unexpired.

That is NOT, what the instructions say. Please note that instructions are written in complete sentences. To follow them, you must read carefully and interpret literally. Now, read the instructions again and see if you don't see the error in interpretation.

Any U.S. passport is valid for 10 years. Only those of minors an some diplomatic passports are valid for 5 years only.

If you are a US citizen over the age of 18, you will have a US passport that's valid for 10 years unless you got mugged while getting a full body oil massage with "happy ending" in Phuket and had to get a temporary passport from the US consulate there to be able to travel back to the United States.

Wanna bet?

Yes, US passports valid for the instant purpose must have been "issued with a validity of....".

[azelle 0]

That is NOT, what the instructions say. Please note that instructions are written in complete sentences. To follow them, you must read carefully and interpret literally. Now, read the instructions again and see if you don't see the error in interpretation.

It says here validity period of at least five years. So I guess I misinterpreted the meaning of validity period. Because in my own interpretation, validity period means it should be valid for 5 years but in the definition itself it says validity period is the active lifespan for a certain document. So I guess there's a difference. By the way sir/maam, @pushbrk I read one of your replies about having no certificate of citizenship and it really helped us. So, thank you!

Thank you everyone!!! Great help!

[Ready to do it 101]

You guys have me totallly confused. So what is the answer? Is it asking for a passport that was valid for at least 5 years when it was issued, or is it asking for a passport that will not expire in the next 5 years. Ie. If a 10 year passport was issued in 2004 is that not good enough since it would expire in 3 years? Or is it good for this purpose since when it was issued it was valid for 10 years? Next question, if the answer is "It must still have at least 5 years remaining before it expires then... 5 years left from when? The date they recieve I-129F, the date NOA1 is issued, the date NOA2 is issued, or the date of the interview? Mine is that close to the 5 year mark. Will it still need to have 5 years left on it again after marrying and applying for the next step as well?

[Rich&Vero 14]

If it is a 10-year passport, and it is unexpired, you are good. Period.

[Ready to do it 101]

thank you. that's what I needed to hear

If it is a 10-year passport, and it is unexpired, you are good. Period.

[Julz&Shawn 0]

That is NOT, what the instructions say. Please note that instructions are written in complete sentences. To follow them, you must read carefully and interpret literally. Now, read the instructions again and see if you don't see the error in interpretation.

I didn't say it is the instructions. That was just my understanding!