Question: Lost Passport with valid H1B Visa before travelling abroad

[ricingtime]

Hi all,

Mine is a very weird situation. I got H1B stamped in September 2015 and travel is not yet planned. Meanwhile I lost my passport which has H1B stamped on it. Please let me know the procedure to be followed.

I can reapply for passport. But, number will be changed and the old visa will be invalid.

1. How can I reapply for Visa?
2. Do I have to go through the complete interview procedure again?
3. If yes, what questions can I face from the VO? The same H1 related questions will be asked? Or since it is already issued, he will just check the FIR and reissue the Visa?

[shervin143]

You need to go through the visa stamping process again. You need to carry a copy of your police complaint report filed for your lost passport. You should have the new passport in hand before applying for the visa. Visa interview will be same as before. Your case might go into additional admin processing since your passport / visa is lost.