Do I need a passport for the AOS interview?

[PaulineA 1]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if I need to get my passport renewed for the visa interview. I understand that they have to stamp it if approved. I also wanted to know where I can apply for a renewal of my UK passport. Thanks in advance for any information.

[kim&james 0]

I would presume that a valid passport would be needed. They dont have to stamp the passport and in most cases do not stamp at the interview nowadays but I doubt they would stamp an expired passport.

you can apply for a passport renewal from the British consulate.

http://www.britainusa.com/sections/article...001&a=25302

If it was me and I had a few weeks to get a new one.... I would get it sooner rather than later. you can then take both the new and the old passport to your interview with you.

[kitkat1 5]

You don't need a passport for your AOS interview (but you should get it renewed through your consulate as soon as you can). You normally do need valid identification to get into the building, so you should take your expired passport along with other ID.

[rebeccajo 14]

You do need your passport for your AOS interview as you are required to bring all documents showing your legal entry.

[Nancy2015 2]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if I need to get my passport renewed for the visa interview. I understand that they have to stamp it if approved. I also wanted to know where I can apply for a renewal of my UK passport. Thanks in advance for any information.

Yes, you do need a valid passport. However, I forgot to bring mine, and the IO forgave me

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Couple next to us at our interview were sent away with a RFE for her passport as she had let it expire and did not bring it to the interview....

Kez

[Dr_LHA 3]

I have a friend whose passport expired before their AOS interview. It wasn't an issue, but they obviously didn't given them a passport stamp because of it.

Whether its expired or not you must bring your passport to your AOS interview.

[PaulineA 1]

Thanks for all the information, it is appreciated.

[PaulineA 1]

I would presume that a valid passport would be needed. They dont have to stamp the passport and in most cases do not stamp at the interview nowadays but I doubt they would stamp an expired passport.

you can apply for a passport renewal from the British consulate.

http://www.britainusa.com/sections/article...001&a=25302

If it was me and I had a few weeks to get a new one.... I would get it sooner rather than later. you can then take both the new and the old passport to your interview with you.

Thanks, I went to the link that you posted, but I can't download the application form in order to get my passport renewed, it keeps locking out my computer when I click to download the form I need. Is there a telephone number that I can call to obtain the passport renewal form? I found the address, should I just write and ask for a form?

[rebeccajo 14]

Would be easier to go try another computer.....

[michigan 0]

I hate it when people misinform people on here! If ytou dont have the information! just dont reply! You do need your passport for AOS and they only stamp it if you have 6 months or more left on the validity of the passport!

[rebeccajo 14]

I hate it when people misinform people on here! If ytou dont have the information! just dont reply! You do need your passport for AOS and they only stamp it if you have 6 months or more left on the validity of the passport!

I hate that too.

Yes you do need your passport for AOS.

But they stamp it 'approved' if they feel like it. More than six months validity has nothing to do with it.

Edited February 12, 2007 by rebeccajo

[kitkat1 5]

Then how is it possible that people who have gone to the interview with an expired passport or no passport have been approved?

Yes, everyone needs to be careful what they post, but if we have read from many, many posters that they did not need their passport at the interview, we might be led to believe that it's true. We do know that stamps are not always given and the six month validity applies to VISA interviews not AOS.

michigan, maybe you also need to take your own advice . . .

[Killer_Clown_2009 0]

I've known at least 2 Canadians who didnt even have a passport at all (due to not needing one for US) who had their AOS approved. But that's not the norm, even Canadians need passports now to enter the US.

[rebeccajo 14]

Then how is it possible that people who have gone to the interview with an expired passport or no passport have been approved?

It may happen. But the NOA that is your interview request specifically asks that you attend with all your immigration documents, and specifically those that prove your entry.