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Can I renew my Indian passport with a pending I-765?

Can I renew my Indian passport immediately after submitting my form I-765 application for employment authorization when my I-765 is still pending with USCIS? I have yet to receive an approval notice. I am on an F-1 visa. Will this delay the processing of my EAD card?

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    A Olusanjo Omoniyi

    Immigration Attorney
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    Yes, you can renew your passport. Also, the renewal should not delay the processing of your EAD.

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    Bernard P Wolfsdorf

    Immigration Attorney
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    The renewal of your Indian passport has nothing to do with your U.S. immigration matter. You should keep your passport valid at all times until you become a U.S. citizen at least.

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    Steffanie J Lewis

    Immigration Attorney
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    No, renewing your Indian passport is unrelated to your pending I-765.

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    Lynne Feldman

    Immigration Attorney
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    There is no problem in renewing the passport with the I-765 pending.

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    Dale Schwartz

    Immigration Attorney
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    Renew it. No delay.

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    Belma Demirovic Chinchoy

    Immigration Attorney
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    You can renew it; it will not impact the EAD processing.

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    Fredrick W Voigtmann

    Immigration Attorney
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    A renewal of your Indian passport should not affect or delay your EAD processing. The renewal of your passport is done through the Indian consular office while your I-765 is adjudicated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.