My passport is expired 9 months later, and the US company just filed H1B petition for me with the copy of my passport. I would like to have my passport renewed while waiting for the H1B approval because renewing my passport is more convenient when I am in Canada. I need to handle in my current passport to renew it for 2 weeks. Here are my questions:
>>1. Will the USCIS ask for my current passport before approving my H1B? （they already got copies）
NO. After USCIS approval, they will notify you and send you I797B for you to use in applying for visa.
>>2. Can I use my new passport with the H1B visa to enter US a few weeks later?
No, you need to make appointment to apply visa first. USCIS only approve your petition. The embassy or consulate general in Canada will decide if you can get visa.
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