Q: For filing my permanent residency in USA fromI485, I do NOT have my old expired passport original/copy

A: Not having your old expired passports for the specified period might pose challenges when filing your I-485 petition for permanent residency in the USA. These passports serve as crucial documentation to verify your travel history, which is often required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as part of the application process. Without these records, it may be challenging to provide comprehensive evidence of your international travel during the specified timeframe.

However, there are steps you can take to address this issue. First, try to obtain copies of your old passports from the relevant authorities in your home country or from any previous countries of residence. Even though you may not have retained physical copies, governmental agencies may still have records of your passport history that can be provided upon request. Alternatively, if obtaining copies is not feasible, be prepared to provide detailed explanations and alternative documentation to account for your travel history during the period in question.

When submitting your I-485 petition, include a detailed explanation of why you are unable to provide copies of your old passports and provide any alternative documentation you have available to support your travel history claims. This could include airline tickets, boarding passes, entry/exit stamps in other passports, or any other relevant records you may have retained. By demonstrating your efforts to provide comprehensive information despite the lack of old passport copies, you can mitigate potential issues with your I-485 petition related to missing documentation.