US Passport Valid less than 5 more years, is that OK?

[Vale15 0]

My US passport is valid until December 2023 which means just a few months short of the 5 year minimum.  Do you guys' think this is a problem? Anyone used a passport to verify citzenship that wasn't meeting the 5 year requirement?  

 

I do not have a birth certificate available so hoping using my US passport is okay.  

 

 

[Just Paul 4,591]

15 minutes ago, Vale15 said:

5 year minimum

for what purpose?

[Vale15 0]

Oh ya!   It's for the K-1 Visa Petition.  I am the petitioner (US Citizen) and am ready to get the process going. 

[geowrian 22,335]

That piece is referring to the validity period of the passport, not the remaining validity. Most passports issued to adults are for 10 years. Exceptions are, for instance, those issued due to loss/theft/damage while abroad.

 

3 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

for what purpose?

Presumably for proof of US citizenship.

[Just Paul 4,591]

The passport, birth certificate or Naturalization Certificate are examples to prove your citizenship.

 

You can file anytime you want.

[Vale15 0]

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

That piece is referring to the validity period of the passport, not the remaining validity. Most passports issued to adults are for 10 years. Exceptions are, for instance, those issued due to loss/theft/damage while abroad.

 

 

Ok, yes! That is helpful. Sounds like I can use it with no problem.  Thank you very much.  

[payxibka 10,044]

9 hours ago, Vale15 said:

My US passport is valid until December 2023 which means just a few months short of the 5 year minimum.  Do you guys' think this is a problem? Anyone used a passport to verify citzenship that wasn't meeting the 5 year requirement?  

 

I do not have a birth certificate available so hoping using my US passport is okay.  

 

 

Original validity or remaining?  

[Vale15 0]

14 hours ago, payxibka said:

Original validity or remaining?  

 Passport is valid for 10 years total. Remaining is 4 years and 09 months.

[payxibka 10,044]

3 hours ago, Vale15 said:

 Passport is valid for 10 years total. Remaining is 4 years and 09 months.

So what is the concern?

[KeeM006 0]

In the I-129f instructions PDF under "what evidence must you submit?" bottom of page 10. Regarding evidence of US citizenship it states "E. A copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card issued with a validity period of at least five years". So if you want to use your passport for evidence of US citizenship then I would say that it is not acceptable for that purpose because it is not valid for at least 5 years. At least that how I understand the statement. You could argue that its valid for 10 years not just 5 but I would err on the safe side

Edited March 7, 2019 by KeeM006

[wxman22 109]

1 hour ago, KeeM006 said:

In the I-129f instructions PDF under "what evidence must you submit?" bottom of page 10. Regarding evidence of US citizenship it states "E. A copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card issued with a validity period of at least five years". So if you want to use your passport for evidence of US citizenship then I would say that it is not acceptable for that purpose because it is not valid for at least 5 years. At least that how I understand the statement. You could argue that its valid for 10 years not just 5 but I would err on the safe side

It's the passport card that must have 5 years.

The passport must not be expired.

[Ate 180]

2 hours ago, KeeM006 said:

In the I-129f instructions PDF under "what evidence must you submit?" bottom of page 10. Regarding evidence of US citizenship it states "E. A copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card issued with a validity period of at least five years". So if you want to use your passport for evidence of US citizenship then I would say that it is not acceptable for that purpose because it is not valid for at least 5 years. At least that how I understand the statement. You could argue that its valid for 10 years not just 5 but I would err on the safe side

 

US passport (book) is not the same as US passport card.

 

You may use your passport (book) as evidence of US citizenship as long as it is not expired.

 

[payxibka 10,044]

2 hours ago, KeeM006 said:

In the I-129f instructions PDF under "what evidence must you submit?" bottom of page 10. Regarding evidence of US citizenship it states "E. A copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card issued with a validity period of at least five years". So if you want to use your passport for evidence of US citizenship then I would say that it is not acceptable for that purpose because it is not valid for at least 5 years. At least that how I understand the statement. You could argue that its valid for 10 years not just 5 but I would err on the safe side

It is the original validity not the remaining 

[KeeM006 0]

1 hour ago, wxman22 said:

It's the passport card that must have 5 years.

The passport must not be expired.

AH, My mistake, he is correct. Go ahead and use it....👍