Renewing a Foreign Passport and H-1B Status

Renewing a foreign passport does not affect the H-1B holder’s immigration status unless the I-94 was limited to the passport’s expiration date.

Details:

• No Impact on H-1B Status: Simply renewing the passport does not necessitate any updates to the H-1B status.
  
  

• I-94 Limited to Passport Expiration: If the I-94 was issued with a validity limited to the passport’s expiration date, action is required:
  
  

  • Extension Filing: Epitec must file for an extension.
    
    

  • Travel and Re-entry: Alternatively, the employee must leave the U.S. and re-enter with the new passport.
    
    
    

Action Required:

• For I-94 Limited Cases: Contact Epitec to initiate the extension process or plan for travel and re-entry with the renewed passport.