Stinson - Stateside H-1B Visa Pilot Program Launch

Beginning January 29, 2024, under a pilot program, the U.S. Department of State will allow certain H-1B visa holders to renew their expired or expiring H-1B visas from within the United States, rather than needing to travel abroad to a U.S. consulate or embassy.

The pilot program is limited to 20,000 total H-1B visa renewal applications and applies only to principal H-1B visa applicants whose H-1B visa was previously issued by U.S. Consulates in Canada or India, among other requirements as outlined below. The pilot program will not extend to H-4 dependent family members, who must still travel abroad to renew their H-4 visas. Participation in the pilot program is voluntary, and applicants should review the requirements and processing times carefully before participating.

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Contact the authors for more information - Elizabeth Chatham & Jonathan Sturtz.