Old passport US travel. (London Interview)

[Adze 0]

My old passport either got taken away when i got my new one (i dont remember because i was very young)

My most recent trips to America were last 3 years on my current passport

but back in 2011 when i was 11 years old i went to America for vacation with my family... it is asking for old passports but i don't have it anymore

("All previous passports, especially those that show any internaঞonal trips or previously issued visas to
the United States.")

Is this an issue for the London Interview?

[OldUser 6,878]

Not an issue, since you can't provide what you don't have.

 

But make sure to bring all other expired passports with US visas / stamps.

[Adze 0]

Just now, OldUser said:

Not an issue, since you can't provide what you don't have.

 

But make sure to bring all other expired passports with US visas / stamps.

Yea thats the only time ive been to America thats an old passport but like i said i was 11 and it was just a vacation. my parents must have naturally just thrown it away. but my current passport has all my stamps and everything from the past 3 years of visiting my fiance.

[OldUser 6,878]

4 minutes ago, Adze said:

Yea thats the only time ive been to America thats an old passport but like i said i was 11 and it was just a vacation. my parents must have naturally just thrown it away. but my current passport has all my stamps and everything from the past 3 years of visiting my fiance.

Make sure to never repeat your parent's mistake. Always keep expired passports, you'll never know when you may be asked for them again.

 

IF you're asked for any other passports, and whether you had any before, you need to answer truthfully. Tell what you just told me and you shouldn't be penalized for it as far as I know . But don't bring the subject yourself. Only answer what's asked.

Edited November 3, 2023 by OldUser

[JeanneAdil 6,554]

wouldn't the embassy in London be able to access the records on computer?

[Adze 0]

Just now, JeanneAdil said:

wouldn't the embassy in London be able to access the records on computer?

You would think they would be able to, but im not worried as i havent had US visas on that passport as i was only 11 haha, so i think i should be okay. like i said it was just a quic vacation to florida with my family.

[OldUser 6,878]

4 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

wouldn't the embassy in London be able to access the records on computer?

What's the point are you trying to make?

You know from immigration process, a lot of the times the questions are asked not because USCIS / DHS / DOS don't have a record, but because moral character is tested. E.g. they have info and you're lie - you don't get immigration benefit. 

OP has nothing to hide. Yes, they no longer have the passport as it was lost / misplaced. This is not end of the world.

 

Unlike missing marriage certificate / birth certificate etc, this document cannot be "reconstructed" with all the prior stamps, visas etc. When it's lost, it's lost.

Edited November 3, 2023 by OldUser

[JeanneAdil 6,554]

2 minutes ago, OldUser said:

What's the point are you trying to make?

You know from immigration process, a lot of the times the questions are asked not because USCIS / DHS / DOS don't have a record, but because moral character is tested. E.g. they have info and you're lie - you don't get immigration benefit. 

OP has nothing to hide. Yes, they no longer have the passport as it was lost / misplaced. This is not end of the world.

 

Unlike missing marriage certificate / birth certificate etc, this document cannot be "reconstructed" with all the prior stamps, visas etc. When it's lost, it's lost.

she was concerned with old passport showing international travel

i asked if they would be in computer for embassy to see / only asking 

here travel records go back to 1982  in  archives but only last 5 to CBP

[OldUser 6,878]

6 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

she was concerned with old passport showing international travel

i asked if they would be in computer for embassy to see / only asking 

here travel records go back to 1982  in  archives but only last 5 to CBP

Most of immigration process requires info about travel in the last 10 years. It's been longer than 10 years since 2011. It's unlikely going to be an issue.

But to be bullet proof, OP can ask for parent's passports and find those dates / stamps since they travelled together.

[Jendoxx 7]

A non issue.  Your previous passports are all linked to your present one.  So long as you declare ALL estimated dates of travel to the U.S, you'll be fine.  Good luck.