H1B visa renewal pilot program guide: Eligibility, how to apply and more
10 months, 4 weeks ago

H1B visa renewal pilot program guide: Eligibility, how to apply and more

Hindustan Times  

The application dates for the domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program are trickling closer. H-1B visa renewal pilot program to open on January 28 through April 1, 2024. Application Dates for H1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program As per the official notice sanctioned by the Department of State, applications for the pilot program will be accepted from January 29 to April 1, 2024. Read the official US government circular addressing the pilot program here H1B Visa Pilot Program: Eligibility / Who can Apply Only those applicants will be able to apply for the pilot program who meet the following requirements: Foreign nationals obtaining their H-1B visas from an Indian US consulate between February 1 and September 30, 2021.

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H1B initial registration period to close on March 22
9 months ago

H1B initial registration period to close on March 22

Hindustan Times  

The initial registration period for the most sought-after H-1B visas for foreign guest workers for fiscal 2025 closes at 12 noon Eastern Time on March 22, a federal agency has said. Online account users will also be able to collaborate on registrations and petitions with enhanced organisational account features in their online accounts, it said. During this period, prospective petitioners …

H-1B visa initial sign-up period ends in 3 days
9 months ago

H-1B visa initial sign-up period ends in 3 days

India Today  

The initial sign-up period for H-1B visas for fiscal 2025 is set to close at 12 noon Eastern Time on March 22, according to a statement from a federal agency. USCIS UPDATES ONLINE ACCOUNT FEATURES Online account users will also be able to collaborate on registrations and petitions with enhanced organisational account features in their online accounts, US Citizenship and …

H-1B visa application process to begin March 6
10 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B visa application process to begin March 6

The Hindu  

The H-1B visa application submission process for the fiscal year 2025 would start from March 6, a U.S. federal agency said Tuesday as it announced a major overhaul of its annual lottery for this specialty occupation visa. USCIS said the initial registration period for the fiscal 2025 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 6, and run through …

US launches fresh 5-week selection criteria for H-1B visa
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US launches fresh 5-week selection criteria for H-1B visa

India Today  

The US has formally launched a pilot programme to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. In a statement on Monday, the State Department said the pilot programme will accept applications from January 29, 2024, through April 1, 2024, or when all application slots are filled, …

US kickstarts H1B visa renewal pilot program: A guide to file your application
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US kickstarts H1B visa renewal pilot program: A guide to file your application

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. State Department has rolled out the groundbreaking H-1B renewal pilot program, allowing a limited number of Indian and Canada workers in the country to renew their visas without leaving the country. Here is a comprehensive guide to navigate the application process for the H-1B renewal pilot program: All you need to know about how to apply for the …

U.S. kick-starts five-week H-1B visas renewal drive, to accept 20,000 applications
10 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. kick-starts five-week H-1B visas renewal drive, to accept 20,000 applications

The Hindu  

H-1B workers, including Indian nationals, can begin applying to renew their visas without leaving the U.S., marking a significant change after nearly two decades. The announcement by the U.S. Department of State on the pilot programme for in-country renewal of certain petition-based temporary work visas, including for Indian nationals, was made in June 2023, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit …

Good news! US launches 5-week programme to renew H-1B visas, announces fresh selection criteria
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Good news! US launches 5-week programme to renew H-1B visas, announces fresh selection criteria

India TV News  

New Delhi: The US has formally launched a pilot programme to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. In a statement on Monday, the State Department said the pilot programme will accept applications from January 29, 2024, through April 1, 2024, or when all application slots …

US visa and immigration updates for 2024: A guide to H-1B visa reforms expected in the new year
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US visa and immigration updates for 2024: A guide to H-1B visa reforms expected in the new year

Hindustan Times  

United States is working towards ushering in huge immigration reforms for the new year. Here are H-1B visa reforms expected in 2024 H-1B Lottery changes expected From March 2024 onwards the H-1B selection process is expected to be changed after the U.S. Each unique beneficiary would be entered in the selection process once, regardless of how many registrations were submitted …

H-1B visa pilot program to open for only Indians and Canadians from Jan 24: Key points to note
1 year ago

H-1B visa pilot program to open for only Indians and Canadians from Jan 24: Key points to note

Hindustan Times  

In a significant move for Indian H-1B visa holders, the U.S. Department has reinstated the domestic renewal of non-diplomatic nonimmigrant visas, a process discontinued since 2004. H-1B visa pilot program: Eligibility and application process dates The pilot has been limited only Indian and Canadian H-1B principal applicants and to those firms whose H-1B employees may need to travel abroad for …

H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Programme: Eligibility Criteria and Application Details Are Out
1 year ago

H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Programme: Eligibility Criteria and Application Details Are Out

News 18  

The United States has announced the limits and procedures for its much-anticipated pilot programme to renew H-1B nonimmigrant visas. “The Department is limiting the scope of the pilot to applicants who were previously issued visas within specified dates by Missions Canada or India to properly assess the performance and capabilities of contractors who manage the majority of the Department’s worldwide …

US releases H-1B visa pilot program eligibility, dates and application details; open to only Indians and Canadians
1 year ago

US releases H-1B visa pilot program eligibility, dates and application details; open to only Indians and Canadians

Hindustan Times  

The US authorities have now made public the eligibility and application details details of its pilot program to resume renewal of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program Application opens from January 29 to April 1, 2024 Access the H-1B pilot program US government circular here H-1B Pilot Program: Dates of application Department of State will be accepting application …

H-1B visa: White House is reviewing rule to establish a domestic renewal pilot program
1 year, 2 months ago

H-1B visa: White House is reviewing rule to establish a domestic renewal pilot program

Hindustan Times  

There is some good news for H-1B specialty occupation workers who are facing issues in getting their visa renewed in order to work in the US. According to a report by website bloomberglaw.com, White House is reviewing a State Department rule to establish a domestic visa renewal pilot program. Approval of new rule to establish a domestic visa renewal pilot …

US to extend H1-B visa registration deadline
1 year, 9 months ago

US to extend H1-B visa registration deadline

Firstpost  

US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday informed that the deadline to register for an H1-B visa will be extended as many users were facing technical issues in completing the process New Delhi: US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday informed that the deadline to register for an H1-B visa will be extended as many users were facing technical issues …

How to apply for H1-B visas for the fiscal year 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

How to apply for H1-B visas for the fiscal year 2024

India Today  

The initial registration for the H-1B cap for the fiscal year 2024 starts on March 1, 2023. Step 11: If the agency receives a sufficient number of applications by March 17, it will choose registrations at random and notify people via their myUSCIS online accounts. Step 13: Once approved, applicants must submit the file and thorough H-1B petitions to the …

Initial registrations for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2023 to start from March 1
1 year, 9 months ago

Initial registrations for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2023 to start from March 1

India Today  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that initial registrations for the H-1B visas for Fiscal Year 2023 would begin from March 1 till March 18, 2022. "During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using our online H-1B registration system," the USCIS said in a statement. Prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners …

U.S. to allow H-1B holders to renew visas without leaving country on pilot basis
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S. to allow H-1B holders to renew visas without leaving country on pilot basis

The Hindu  

The United States is planning to resume the process of domestic visa revalidation in certain categories, like H-1B and L1 visas, on a pilot basis later this year, a move that will benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers, particularly from India. The State Department facilitated domestic visa revalidation until 2004 for applicants who were physically present in the …

US To Resume Domestic Stamping of Renewed H1-B Visas on Pilot Basis
1 year, 10 months ago

US To Resume Domestic Stamping of Renewed H1-B Visas on Pilot Basis

The Quint  

The United States will allow holders of H-1B visas to get their renewal stamped within the US on a pilot basis later this year, a report said on Friday, 10 February. The pilot project, available to certain visa categories like H-1B and L1, will bring relief to tens of thousands of foreign professionals, particularly from India. However, after change of …

US planning to resume 'domestic visa revalidation' to benefit H-1B visa holders
1 year, 10 months ago

US planning to resume 'domestic visa revalidation' to benefit H-1B visa holders

Firstpost  

The project, to be launched later this year, when fully implemented, would be a big relief to thousands of Indian tech professionals in the United States. Washington: The US is planning to resume “domestic visa revalidation” in certain categories on a pilot basis with the goal of scaling it up in the next few years. The H-1B visa is a …

US immigration: 2024 H-1B registrations will open on this date
1 year, 10 months ago

US immigration: 2024 H-1B registrations will open on this date

Hindustan Times  

The initial registration period for 2024 H-1B work visas will open from March 1 to March 17, 2023, according to a statement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. During this period, prospective applicants and representatives can complete and submit the required details using USCIS’ online H-1B registration system, as per the press release. A registration fee of $10 will …

H-1B Visa Registration for 2022 to Begin on March 9, Lottery Results to be Notified by March 31
3 years, 10 months ago

H-1B Visa Registration for 2022 to Begin on March 9, Lottery Results to be Notified by March 31

News 18  

The registration process for the H-1B visa application for the next fiscal year will begin on March 9 and the successful applicants through a computerised draw of lots would be notified by March 31, a federal agency has announced. The USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year?2022 H-1B?cap?will open at noon Eastern on March 9 and …

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