My US visa is damaged as the passport authority clipped the corners of the old passport
It written clearly on the website, in the case of the passport authority clipping the corners of the old passport, you visa is damaged.
It is bit unfortunate as it was valid for five years, what I should do, applying and filling DS160 again?
Any solutions?
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The information bove from the embassy in Japan, now it is written clearly"Q.8 My passport has expired, but the U.S. visa in it is still valid. Do I need to apply for a new visa? After obtaining a new passport, traveler may travel to the U.S. with the old passport with a valid visa and a new valid passport. However, both passports must be the same type, same nationality, for the same person and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel. The new passport number on the new passport and the cut of corner(s) from the old passport will not affect the validity of the visa as long as the cut of corner(s) does not damage the visa foil/sticker. If any of the biographic information has changed between the two passports, he/she will be required to apply for a new visa. Information about U.S. visas and scheduling an appointment is available at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/hk. "
The link: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/hk/hk-gen-faq.asp#qlistgen8
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What happens to visa when passport is damaged?
If your passport is damaged to the extent that it is no longer valid for travel then you have to apply for a new visa in a new passport, and will need to submit both the damaged and new passport when you apply.What is considered a damaged US visa?
Exposure to the elements, such as water or heat, can damage your visa. if your visa is damaged, faded or otherwise unreadable in any way, you may consider replacing it. Airlines may deny boarding to travelers with damaged visas, depending on the extent of damage.How do you replace a damaged US visa?
Lost or stolen U.S. visas cannot be replaced in the United States. For replacement of a visa, you must apply in person at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. When applying for the replacement of a visa, you will need to provide a written account documenting the loss of your passport and visa.Can I tear a visa page from my passport?
I need a new passport because I got married. Is there anything I can do to keep them? Answer: If you want to know if you can remove the visa pages in your passport before mailing in it, the answer is "No". Your old passport will be returned to you after you application is processed.Apply // Renew // Update Passport- What To Do When Visa Is On Old Passport // Get New Passport
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