On October 17, 2023, the Department of State sent a Federal Register notice for review, titled ‘Pilot Program to Resume Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas in the United States for Certain Qualified Noncitizens,’ to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. This document will outline the eligibility criteria for participation in the Stateside Visa Renewal pilot program (pilot program). It will commence in early 2024 and will be limited to H-1B principals only. It will also be restricted to nationals of countries not subject to reciprocity fees. India will be one of the eligible countries for participation. The program will have eligibility requirements similar to those of the interview waiver program. It will accommodate up to 20,000 applicants, and participation will be voluntary.
Remzi Guvenc Kulen, Esq.
Kulen Law Firm, P.C.
