L1 Visa from Uk to USA Passport expiry question

[sportbilly 0]

Hi, I've also asked this question to my attorney, so will no doubt get an official answer next week but in the meantime hope somebody can help answer me this.

 

I'm applying, with company support, for an L1 Visa.  The initial proposed visa duration was to be 3 years, but my passport expires in circa 2.5 years.

 

I've already booked my visa appointment for a couple of weeks time, does that mean if I don't do (or don't have time) a passport renewal that I will automatically have my visa application rejected or will they grant me a visa (assuming no other issues found of course) and just make the duration in line with the passport expiry date please?

[OldUser 7,004]

Visa in passport is a "ticket" into the US. If your passport or visa happen to expire while you're in the US in valid L-1 status, it doesn't mean you have to leave the US immediately. You can just renew the passport at that point from the US, but won't be able to travel.

 

I believe visa can be issued with expiration beyond passport expiration. I think in this case, you'll be able to travel with old passport with valid vida and new passport.

 

Important

Also keep in mind, depending on visa instructions, sometimes it requires passport to have 6 months validity beyond intended departure time. I think I've seen this requirement for J-1 visa. In this case, not sure if visa would be issued at all.

Edited October 3, 2023 by OldUser