How to Renew a Foreign Passport as an Immigrant in the United States

Having a valid passport is extremely important for staying in the United States because it serves as an official identification . No matter what nation’s passport you may hold, it is essential that you keep this foreign passport valid at all times.

The U.S. government has no actual role dealing with any non-U.S. passports. So, in this instance you will not be working through the US Passport Agency but rather directly through an embassy or consulate of your country of citizenship.

Depending on the country of citizenship, the process of passport renewal may be different and the exact requirements may vary. To check the exact requirements, visit the website of the embassy or consulate that you will be applying to.

Some basic requirements to renew a foreign passport include:

Your soon to be expired or already expired foreign passport book
A completed passport renewal application, the application will be available on the website on in-person at the embassy or consulate office
Standard passport photos, the exact dimensions may vary depending on the country
Proof of payment when scheduling appointment with embassy or consulate

Immigrants from Mexico are actually required to visit in-person and schedule an appointment at the Mexican consulate office; this is similar for the process of Chinese immigrants. On the other hand, Indian immigrants don’t necessarily have to attend in-person but can ship their passport applications to outsourcing centers located in the U.S. but immigrants may choose to visit in-person.

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