We wish to remind U.S. visa applicants who hold Indian passports valid for 20 years to replace the passport with a 10 year passport prior to applying for a U.S. visa. Though the U.S. Government recognizes the 20 year passports issued by India, in March 2004, the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC advised Indians with 20 year passport to apply for the 10 year passports. U.S. visa applicants with 20 year passports are generally instructed by the consulate to submit a new passport for visa issuance. Hence, it is important to plan in advance. If one already has a valid U.S. visa, and has renewed the passport, s/he can continue to use it by presenting the visa on the old passport.