Passport Renewal impact H1B transfer?

USA H1B Visa
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Can a passport renewal be applied while H1B Extension/H1B Transfer is in process?

  1. Does the USCIS take into account the passport expiry date while making a decision on the H1B Extension/H1B Transfer processing?

  2. Can we renew the passport while H1B Extension/H1B Transfer is in progress? Do we need to notify USCIS if passport number is changed?

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yes, you can. It will not matter.
No, they will not take into account. It is the I-94 that matters. When they give you the approval, they may give you a shorter approval time for I-94. You need to get that fixed. Read How to fix I-94 after Passport renewal.. You can notify them, if you have the new passport. Talk to your attorney and send the passport copy through them.

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