New passport Application and H1b stamping first time

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Jun 19, 2019 11 Comments

Hello,
I am an Indian citizen working on F1 student visa. My passport is damaged and I want to apply for new passport. Also this October I am moving to H1b from student visa. Can anybody help me what should I do. I was thinking of going to India this October and first apply for new passport and then after getting new passport do H1B stamping. Is this right procedure or should i do stamping first and then apply for new passport.

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  • VMware
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    Go to company page VMware

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    You can get new passport here in USA
    Jun 19, 2019 5
    • VMware
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      Yes, but you should always have your old passport safe. I mean you might will have to return it at some point. For now I am in the same situation, have old passport with F1 visa and new one with H1B.
      Jun 19, 2019
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      ewTc57

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      ewTc57
      You will get back your old passport. They won't keep it if you have valid visa. You get new passport in 15 days.
      Jun 19, 2019
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    qntryzx

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    qntryzx
    You retain old passport, I renewed mine with expired visa on it.

    Old passport will be with you for safe keeping. I have 2 old passports of mine!
    Jun 19, 2019 4
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      qntryzx

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      qntryzx
      Also if you wear glasses take pic without glasses, photo guidelines not clear enough!!!
      Jun 19, 2019
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      CCMy37

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      Then do you remember if have to update your new passport number anywhere in immigration documents ?
      Jun 19, 2019