Passport Validity for I-129F

[oscar_pal 0]

Hello people,

 

I am sending out my filled out I-129F packet by the end of the month. My question is how valid does my passport need to be? My passport expires September 26th 2020. This is what it says on their instructions on how to fill out the I-129F: (1-6 is supposed to be A-F, refer to 3-E)

 

3. Evidence of U.S. citizenship which may include any of the following:

   1. A copy of your birth certificate issued by a U.S. civil authority;

   2. A copy of your original Certificate of Naturalization;

   3. A copy of your original Certificate of Citizenship;

   4. A copy of your Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States;

   5. A copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card issued with a validity period of at least five years;

      or

   6. A statement executed by a U.S. consular officer certifying that you are a U.S. citizen and the bearer of a currently valid U.S. passport.

 

By the time I sent it, it'll be valid...also I think the 5 years is for the passport card only...but then again I am unsure, hence why I am asking. 

I also called someone in USCIS and they said I'm fine, but idk if I trust them, but I trust you guys!

 

 

[payxibka 10,044]

19 minutes ago, oscar_pal said:

Hello people,

 

I am sending out my filled out I-129F packet by the end of the month. My question is how valid does my passport need to be? My passport expires September 26th 2020. This is what it says on their instructions on how to fill out the I-129F: (1-6 is supposed to be A-F, refer to 3-E)

 

3. Evidence of U.S. citizenship which may include any of the following:

   1. A copy of your birth certificate issued by a U.S. civil authority;

   2. A copy of your original Certificate of Naturalization;

   3. A copy of your original Certificate of Citizenship;

   4. A copy of your Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States;

   5. A copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card issued with a validity period of at least five years;

      or

   6. A statement executed by a U.S. consular officer certifying that you are a U.S. citizen and the bearer of a currently valid U.S. passport.

 

By the time I sent it, it'll be valid...also I think the 5 years is for the passport card only...but then again I am unsure, hence why I am asking. 

I also called someone in USCIS and they said I'm fine, but idk if I trust them, but I trust you guys!

 

 

Original validity not remaining validity.   US passports are 10 year documents

[SalishSea 16,899]

20 minutes ago, oscar_pal said:

Hello people,

 

I am sending out my filled out I-129F packet by the end of the month. My question is how valid does my passport need to be? My passport expires September 26th 2020. This is what it says on their instructions on how to fill out the I-129F: (1-6 is supposed to be A-F, refer to 3-E)

 

3. Evidence of U.S. citizenship which may include any of the following:

   1. A copy of your birth certificate issued by a U.S. civil authority;

   2. A copy of your original Certificate of Naturalization;

   3. A copy of your original Certificate of Citizenship;

   4. A copy of your Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States;

   5. A copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card issued with a validity period of at least five years;

      or

   6. A statement executed by a U.S. consular officer certifying that you are a U.S. citizen and the bearer of a currently valid U.S. passport.

 

By the time I sent it, it'll be valid...also I think the 5 years is for the passport card only...but then again I am unsure, hence why I am asking. 

I also called someone in USCIS and they said I'm fine, but idk if I trust them, but I trust you guys!

 

 

Why not just send your birth certificate?

[oscar_pal 0]

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Why not just send your birth certificate?

I was born in another country lol

[SalishSea 16,899]

1 minute ago, oscar_pal said:

I was born in another country lol

Then whatever else you have that establishes that you are a USC, such as certificate of naturalization/citizenship.

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Then whatever else you have that establishes that you are a USC, such as certificate of naturalization/citizenship.

ID page of the passport is sufficient 

[SalishSea 16,899]

Just now, payxibka said:

ID page of the passport is sufficient 

Yup.  I was trying to simplify his conundrum.

[payxibka 10,044]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

Yup.  I was trying to simplify his conundrum.

no conundrum other than not comprehending the instructions 

[SalishSea 16,899]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

no conundrum other than not comprehending the instructions 

Bingo

[Daisy.Chain 317]

The passport proves citizenship, but why not renew it? Take a picture in case you need it for anything. It's taking a bit longer than usual just now, but you'll need it anyway for the interview if this is for a k1.

[payxibka 10,044]

14 minutes ago, Daisy.Chain said:

The passport proves citizenship, but why not renew it? Take a picture in case you need it for anything. It's taking a bit longer than usual just now, but you'll need it anyway for the interview if this is for a k1.

Why would the USC need it for a k1 interview?  

[JacobP 185]

22 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Then whatever else you have that establishes that you are a USC, such as certificate of naturalization/citizenship.

 I've heard of USCs born abroad sometimes ending up with only a passport and no CRBA or Certificate of Naturalization.

[oscar_pal 0]

46 minutes ago, JacobP said:

 I've heard of USCs born abroad sometimes ending up with only a passport and no CRBA or Certificate of Naturalization.

Yea I think that's me. I was born in another country and I became a citizen when I was 16/17, so I didn't have to take the test because I was below 18. I don't think I got either of those

 

edit: That is me!

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/i-am-the-child-of-a-us-citizen

Edited August 30, 2020 by oscar_pal
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[HRQX 4,145]

35 minutes ago, JacobP said:

 I've heard of USCs born abroad sometimes ending up with only a passport and no CRBA or Certificate of Naturalization.

Yup. Since CRBA can longer be issued once the child turns 18, US passport is the most obvious proof of citizenship document to apply for: https://nl.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/child-family-matters/claiming-citizenship-born-outside-united-states/

Persons born abroad to a U.S. parent or parents may have acquired citizenship at birth.  This determination is based upon a variety of facts; the law in place at the time of birth, the amount of time the U.S. citizen parent(s) lived in the U.S. prior to the birth of the child, and, in some cases, the marital status of the biological parents.

U.S. citizens eligible to transmit citizenship are required to file for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), before their child’s 18th birthday.

If you were born outside the United States, have not been previously documented as a U.S. citizen and are:

under the age of 18: please see our instructions for obtaining a Consular Report of Birth Abroad;

over the age of 18: Your U.S. citizen parent must be listed on your birth certificate. You should review the information concerning transmission requirements (PDF 162KB) to see if your parent(s) had the prerequisite physical presence in the United States required by U.S. citizenship law in effect at the time of your birth.  If, based on this information, you believe you have a claim to U.S. citizenship, please follow the instructions provided below.

1. Passport Application Form DS-11

 

Applying for Certificate of Citizenship in that case is optional and only recommended after getting the US passport, since USCIS might require N-600 interview.

2 minutes ago, oscar_pal said:

Yea I think that's me. I was born in another country and I became a citizen when I was 16/17, so I didn't have to take the test because I was below 18. I don't think I got either of those

Did you automatically become a citizen because a parent became one? If so, the following was submitted to apply for first US passport: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/adopt_ref/adoption-FAQs/child-citizenship-act-of-2000.html

Section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA 320) provides that children acquire U.S. citizenship if they satisfy certain requirements before age 18 which include:

• Have at least one U.S. citizen parent by birth or naturalization
• Be admitted to the United States as an immigrant for lawful permanent residence
• After admission to the United States, reside in the country in the legal and physical custody of a U.S. citizen parent
• If the child is adopted, his or her adoption must be full and final so that the adoption process is legally complete and fully recognized by the U.S. state where the child is residing.

[Ryan H 3,796]

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