Hi everyone,
I’m getting ready to apply for a K-1 visa and want to make sure my passport situation won’t cause issues.
My current passport expires on 1 December 2026.
I plan to apply for the K-1 (I-129F) in October 2025.
In my country, I can’t renew my passport until December 2025 (one year before expiration).
Since the I-129F form asks for my passport number, I’d have to use my current passport when we file. By the time the case gets to the NVC/embassy stage, I should already have a new passport.
My questions are:
Is it okay to list my current passport on the I-129F, then switch to my new one later for the DS-160 and interview?
Do I need to formally notify USCIS/NVC about the new passport, or just bring both old and new passports to the interview?
Thanks in advance to anyone who’s been through something similar!