Passport expires in October 2015 with valid visa till 2017

Hi,

I have a valid H1B visa from Oct1st 2014 to Sep30 2017 (recently got it). I will travel in Jan 2015. My passport expires in October 2015.I have following questions, please help.

What is the validity date I will receive on I-94 once I enter us? is it passport expiry date or visa validity date?
Can I apply for a new passport from India in November 2014 as my passport expires in October 2015 which is less than an year, is it a good move?
If I apply for a new passport, should I carry both my passports or what should I do?
Is it best to apply for a new passport in US and apply for an extension for I-94?

Please let me know.

Thanks

Hi,

comments to your questions added here,

What is the validity date I will receive on I-94 once I enter us? is it passport expiry date or visa validity date?

i94 contains the end date as per visa (not as per passport). i have personal experience of this.

Can I apply for a new passport from India in November 2014 as my passport expires in October 2015 which is less than an year, is it a good move?

Yes appling in India is good move, but after confirming that you will receive the new passport before you travel. otherwise no worry, once you are in us, you can get new passport here within 1 month (cost approx $100), but you will get US address in your indian passport. which is also okay. but for that you need us address proof, like US driving license or lease docuement. in all cases you will have new passport before expiry of your old passport.

If I apply for a new passport, should I carry both my passports or what should I do?

Yes. always. and in your case, old passport has the visa sticker and new passport if your current active one. they will see both.

Is it best to apply for a new passport in US and apply for an extension for I-94?

I think i answered it above. if not clear, let me know.