How to Renew an H1B Visa Using the Domestic Renewal Program?

The Department of State has introduced a pilot program for H-1B nonimmigrant visa renewal, accepting applications from January 29 to -April 1, 2024.

Eligible applicants must meet specific criteria outlined in the notice and apply online. The program is limited to those renewing H-1B visas issued by Mission Canada or India within specified dates.

The pilot aims to assess contractor performance, manage resources, and control costs. Only H-1B applicants are included, as other visa categories pose technical and operational challenges that cannot be resolved by the pilot launch date.

To apply for a visa under this pilot program, one is required to meet the following:

1. Are seeking to renew an H-1B visa during the pilot phase, the Department will not process any other visa classifications.
2. The prior H-1B visa that is being renewed was issued by a U.S Consulate in Canada with an issuance date from January 1, 2020, through April 1, 2023, or by a U.S Consulate in India with an issuance date of February 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021
3. Are not subject to a nonimmigrant visa issuance fee (Note: this is commonly referred to as a “reciprocity fee”
4. Are eligible for a waiver of the in-person interview requirement.
5. Have submitted ten fingerprints to the Department concerning a previous visa application.
6. Prior visa does not include a “clearance received” annotation.
7. Do not have a visa ineligibility requiring a waiver before visa issuance.
8. Have an approved and unexpired H-1B petition.
9. Most recently admitted to the United States in H-1B status.
10. Are currently maintaining H-1B status in the United States
11. The period of authorized admission in H-1B status has not expired, and I intend to reenter the United States in H-1B status after a temporary period abroad.

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