Visa Stamping and Damaged Passport?

Question

Hi,

At my US Visa interview, the guy told me he'll issue a Visa but I have to get a new passport because the old one was defaced/damaged. I got a new one and sent it to the Consulate. Did I have to also send my old passport? Will they ask me to resubmit my old passport/deny my visa on just this ground?

Thanks

Answer 1

No, the new passport should suffice.

Answer 2

Your new passport replaces the old one. You do not need to send it in to get a Visa unless it is requested, usually to show other visas you have had before.

You can most likley keep the old one as a souvenir.

Answer 3

No. The old passport was considered damaged so they wanted a new one to put the new visa in. They won't ask for the old one as they have already seen it.