If in my approved I-129 petition there was a mistake in my passport number, do I need to file an H1B amendment to get this changed?

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If in my approved I-129 petition there was a mistake in my passport number, do I need to file an H1B amendment to get this changed?

There is a 1 letter mismatch.

Asked on May 24, 2013 under Immigration Law, North Carolina

Answers:

Harun Kazmi / Kazmi and Sakata Attorneys at Law

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

This should not be a significant issue. I would not worry about it. However, you may amend it if you wish, but you can always have a newer passport when you process the visa at the Embassy. Thus, they need not match if you were worried about the consulate processing.


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