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ARTICLE · 23 OCTOBER 2023

U.S. State Dept.: H-1B Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Program Coming In 2024

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The Department of State has submitted notice to the Federal Register of its intention to resume the renewal of H-1B nonimmigrant visas in the United States for certain applicants...

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Allie K. Dempsey
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The Department of State has submitted notice to the Federal Register of its intention to resume the renewal of H-1B nonimmigrant visas in the United States for certain applicants, the strongest indication yet that stateside visa renewals may soon become available. Currently, the State Department can only process visa applications at its Embassies and consular posts abroad and does not offer a stateside option for visa issuance.

According to the Notice, the resumption of this program, which was discontinued in response to security concerns after the 9/11 attacks, will begin with a Pilot Program scheduled to roll out in early 2024. In its initial phase, the stateside visa renewal program is expected to be limited to H-1B principal visa applicants (not dependents). The pilot program will have additional eligibility requirements for participation, similar to those for the interview waiver program implemented by the State Department during the COVID-19 pandemic (for

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