Passport Renewal

[Tala202 27]

Hey all,

So my husband and I sent in our I-130 about a month ago (PD Feb. 18th). I know that you need to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond your interview date for this process, and my Canadian passport expired mid April of 2015.. meaning that if our interview is later than mid October, we'll run into problems. Anyway, I'm gonna play it safe and renew my passport before that as I figure it'll just be a lot easier.

My question is: when would be the best time in the process to do this? Should I wait for the NVC stage, or do it now, or post NVC, etc. etc.? Also, would I need to notify USCIS/NVC (depending on when I do it) that I've renewed my passport (I'm the beneficiary, by the way)?

I'd appreciate your input!

EDIT: Dammit, I totally thought I was in the Procedures forum when I posted this. Sorry mods! Could you move the thread?

Edited March 14, 2014 by Tala202

[B & G 200]

Depending on how long it will take to issue a new passport, I would do it right after NOA2 and before sending in the IV package as including a copy of biometrics page is a requirement.

No need to notify USCIS, as including a copy of the biometrics page with the I130 was not needed

[Tala202 27]

Depending on how long it will take to issue a new passport, I would do it right after NOA2 and before sending in the IV package as including a copy of biometrics page is a requirement.

No need to notify USCIS, as including a copy of the biometrics page with the I130 was not needed

That's a good idea! It should take 10 business days, so if I do it right after we get the NOA2, it should be done long before we even receive a case number.

I can't seem to find it, but am still not sure: do they ask for your passport number on the I-130?

[B & G 200]

Just checked both the I-130 and the G-325A. It doesn't mention anywhere for benefiacry passport number. You are good!

[Tala202 27]

Just checked both the I-130 and the G-325A. It doesn't mention anywhere for benefiacry passport number. You are good!

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[B & G 200]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

Very welcome! Just saw your profile.. my husband works in Arlington!

[Tala202 27]

Very welcome! Just saw your profile.. my husband works in Arlington!

And I just noticed that you'll be heading to Maryland! Which area? And where does your husband work??

[B & G 200]

And I just noticed that you'll be heading to Maryland! Which area? And where does your husband work??

Husband works for Arlington County and currently we are down in Southern Maryland, close to Waldorf but once I get there we will probably move alil closer to Arlington.. who knows!

[Tala202 27]

Husband works for Arlington County and currently we are down in Southern Maryland, close to Waldorf but once I get there we will probably move alil closer to Arlington.. who knows!

Yey! More friends in the area My husband works in DC, but our apartment is near Courthouse metro. I love that area.

[rowanheather 23]

Another D.C. area resident saying hi! I grew up in Southern Maryland (Waldorf) but now live in Old Town Alexandria and work in Baltimore (terrible commute -- I know!).

Met my Canadian husband when he was working at the Canadian Embassy in D.C. -- can't wait to have him back. Nice to know there are others in the same area! Cheers!

[Tala202 27]

Another D.C. area resident saying hi! I grew up in Southern Maryland (Waldorf) but now live in Old Town Alexandria and work in Baltimore (terrible commute -- I know!).

Met my Canadian husband when he was working at the Canadian Embassy in D.C. -- can't wait to have him back. Nice to know there are others in the same area! Cheers!

There seem to be a lot of DMV (I just learned that doesn't just stand for Department of Motor Vehicles in that area.. after a lot of confusion ) filers on this forum. It's interesting.

Isn't that commute like an hour and a half long?? Which part of Canada is your husband from?

By the way, I'm following your timeline as another Canadian DC VSC filer Cheers!

[rowanheather 23]

There seem to be a lot of DMV (I just learned that doesn't just stand for Department of Motor Vehicles in that area.. after a lot of confusion ) filers on this forum. It's interesting.

Isn't that commute like an hour and a half long?? Which part of Canada is your husband from?

By the way, I'm following your timeline as another Canadian DC VSC filer Cheers!

Ha! I just learned that, too -- about DMV!

Yes, the commute is 60 miles each way, about 1 1/2 hours with traffic. Thankfully, I do get to work from home two days a week, so that helps.

My husband grew up in Kincardine, Ontario, but he's currently in Kingston finishing out his last month in the Canadian Forces. Whereabouts are you?

I'm pretty new to this site, but will follow your timeline as well, as soon as I figure out how to do that

[Tala202 27]

Ha! I just learned that, too -- about DMV!

Yes, the commute is 60 miles each way, about 1 1/2 hours with traffic. Thankfully, I do get to work from home two days a week, so that helps.

My husband grew up in Kincardine, Ontario, but he's currently in Kingston finishing out his last month in the Canadian Forces. Whereabouts are you?

I'm pretty new to this site, but will follow your timeline as well, as soon as I figure out how to do that

Wow that's just crazy! Any plans to move?

I grew up in Toronto, but live in Montreal now.. finishing up my last month in university!

Haha you just go to the timeline and there should be a follow timeline button. I hope we get some sorta good news by June

[rowanheather 23]

Wow that's just crazy! Any plans to move?

I grew up in Toronto, but live in Montreal now.. finishing up my last month in university!

Haha you just go to the timeline and there should be a follow timeline button. I hope we get some sorta good news by June

No, no plans to move -- I love the Old Town area. Would love to find a job closer, though!

Congrats on finishing up your last month in university -- that's a great accomplishment!

Oh, and I figured out the timeline follow -- very easy, I'd just never noticed that button before.

Some news by June would be great -- my birthday is the 26th, so that would be a great present

And back to your original post -- my husband needs to renew his passport, as well (his expires in November 2014). Did you say it only takes 10 business days? He might just go ahead and do it now if that's the case. In the US, we have to mail our passport in and it takes a month or so, if I remember correctly.

[Tala202 27]

No, no plans to move -- I love the Old Town area. Would love to find a job closer, though!

Congrats on finishing up your last month in university -- that's a great accomplishment!

Oh, and I figured out the timeline follow -- very easy, I'd just never noticed that button before.

Some news by June would be great -- my birthday is the 26th, so that would be a great present

And back to your original post -- my husband needs to renew his passport, as well (his expires in November 2014). Did you say it only takes 10 business days? He might just go ahead and do it now if that's the case. In the US, we have to mail our passport in and it takes a month or so, if I remember correctly.

Hmm yea that would be nice. What do you do, if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks! I can't wait to be done with this. It's nice to have something to keep me busy, but it's just been so stressful lately. I look forward to being able to wait in peace haha.

You'll probably get some sort of news by then. They seem very close to their 5 month goal, so June would be your time. My birthday's March 26th, so maybe USCIS will give me an NOA2 as a birthday present? Hahah that'd be nice.. :/

It depends on if there's a passport office near him. He can look on: http://www.passport.gc.ca/service/index.aspx?lang=eng. If there is, he can take the application in himself, apply, and the passport should be ready for pick up in 10 business days. I think if there aren't any nearby offices, he'll have to DHL it in or something and that takes 20 business days, with an option for expedite (you'd have to pay extra) if you're planning on leaving the country (you'd need a copy of your ticket). It's pretty simple

I just looked, and there seems to be an office in Kingston on Clarence street. I don't know how close that is to him, but that's promising!