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

[BSquared 9]

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.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

The instructions state that if you were born outside the US give: a Certificate of Citizenship OR Form FS-240. OR... a valid, unexpired US passport with a validity period of LEAST 5 years and submit ALL pages.

He'll need to apply for a new one.

[BSquared 9]

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?

The intructions mean that the passport must be valid for another 5 years. I'm not sure exactly when - but I assume this rule is meant for when you apply. Someone else might know for sure. --- I could be wrong.

[Rich&Vero 14]

"In place of any of the above, you may give USCIS a copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport issued with a validity period of at least five years."

The validity period is the duration of the passport at the time it was issued. It's been a long time since the US issued passports with less than a 5-year validity period.

Therefore, an unexpired, 10-year passport is good. Exclamation Point.

[azelle 0]

on the i-129F instruction form no. 3 (What documents do you need to show that you are a u.s citizen) Option D says in place of any of the above, you may give USCIS a copy of your valid, unexpired U.S passport issued with a VALIDITY PERIOD OF AT LEAST FIVE YEARS. My fiance (the petitioner) has a valid passport that will expire on Oct. 2012. In my own understanding, i thought that the passport should be valid for at least 5years more as part of the requirement. But I guess I misinterpreted the meaning of the validity period. This was my concern. And with all of the replies I got I came to a conclusion that since his passport is valid still valid and unexpired he can still use this and make a photocopy of it for completing the requirements. Question answered.

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

Thank you for all the replies!!! God bless us all!!

[Rich&Vero 14]

You're welcome. Always happy to help. Colon, Parentheses.

[pushbrk 13,033]

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

So, then do we have your attention. Read carefully and interpret literally. That means you must read and understand every word of a complete sentence. If you cannot do that, then you need somebody who can, to help you.

http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf

The instructions state that if you were born outside the US give: a Certificate of Citizenship OR Form FS-240. OR... a valid, unexpired US passport with a validity period of LEAST 5 years and submit ALL pages.

He'll need to apply for a new one.

NO, that's NOT what it says, so NO, he doesn't need a new one.

The intructions mean that the passport must be valid for another 5 years. I'm not sure exactly when - but I assume this rule is meant for when you apply. Someone else might know for sure. --- I could be wrong.

Bet on it. You ARE wrong.

[pushbrk 13,033]

on the i-129F instruction form no. 3 (What documents do you need to show that you are a u.s citizen) Option D says in place of any of the above, you may give USCIS a copy of your valid, unexpired U.S passport issued with a VALIDITY PERIOD OF AT LEAST FIVE YEARS. My fiance (the petitioner) has a valid passport that will expire on Oct. 2012. In my own understanding, i thought that the passport should be valid for at least 5years more as part of the requirement. But I guess I misinterpreted the meaning of the validity period. This was my concern. And with all of the replies I got I came to a conclusion that since his passport is valid still valid and unexpired he can still use this and make a photocopy of it for completing the requirements. Question answered.

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

Thank you for all the replies!!! God bless us all!!

Note the predicate (verb) of the sentence is "issued" as in issued with. That means that on the date it was issued, it was valid for at least five years. Read carefully (complete sentences) and interpret literally. If you cannot do that, get help from somebody who can. This will not be the only sentence you must read carefully interpret literally. Think in terms of at least a hundred more.

[Becky<3Jorim 1]

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.

i needs to be atleast 6 months still valid after the aproval

thy say it also in the Packet though how long it needs to be still valid

~~Jorim

[pushbrk 13,033]

i needs to be atleast 6 months still valid after the aproval

thy say it also in the Packet though how long it needs to be still valid

~~Jorim

This is incorrect. The question is about using a US passport as evidence of citizenship. Your answer is about the foreigner's remaining passport validity not at "approval" but on the visa issue date.

Edited August 6, 2011 by pushbrk

[pushbrk 13,033]

http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf

The instructions state that if you were born outside the US give: a Certificate of Citizenship OR Form FS-240. OR... a valid, unexpired US passport with a validity period of LEAST 5 years and submit ALL pages.

He'll need to apply for a new one.

You misquoted the instructions. Always quote at least a complete sentence. You left out the KEY word ISSUED.

[bigdog 376]

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.

I would get the birth certificate, you will need it in us and follow the instructions, passport needs to be good for the proper length of time. You will have lots of problems with the system if you cannot not, do not or care not to follow the rules.

[azelle 0]

I would get the birth certificate, you will need it in us and follow the instructions, passport needs to be good for the proper length of time. You will have lots of problems with the system if you cannot not, do not or care not to follow the rules.

He was born here in the philippines and he doesnt have certificate of citizenship. So, the only thing he has as for now is his passport as a proof of citizenship. We sure are trying to understand the right instructions to provide the right requirements and to avoid delays.

Thank you for the response.

[pushbrk 13,033]

He was born here in the philippines and he doesnt have certificate of citizenship. So, the only thing he has as for now is his passport as a proof of citizenship. We sure are trying to understand the right instructions to provide the right requirements and to avoid delays.

Thank you for the response.

If on the day his passport was issued, it was valid for at least five years, it can be used as evidence of citizenship. Provide a copy of all pages and get on with a happy life. As you move forward, read carefully (complete sentences) and interpret literally. The past tense verb, "issued" is what you and others have missed in your reading and interpretation of the instructions.

[azelle 0]

If on the day his passport was issued, it was valid for at least five years, it can be used as evidence of citizenship. Provide a copy of all pages and get on with a happy life. As you move forward, read carefully (complete sentences) and interpret literally. The past tense verb, "issued" is what you and others have missed in your reading and interpretation of the instructions.

Yes sir, will keep that in mind always. Was reading your replies to a previous concern about the NO cert. of citizenship and my question was answered right away. Thank you so much for all the advices. You're sure of a great help. Have a good day!

[Kehinde 45]

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.

The beneficiary's passport has to be at least 6 months before expiration.

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