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 rules, visa holders must leave the US and get their H-1B extension stamped on their passport at a US consulate every three years. “We cannot comment on how many visa holders would be initially eligible, but the pilot would begin with a small number of cases before scaling over the following 1-2 years,” the official reportedly said.

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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  

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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  

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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 work visa renewal drive in December, Indians to benefit most, says official
1 year ago

US work visa renewal drive in December, Indians to benefit most, says official

Hindustan Times  

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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  

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PM Modi says H1B visa can be renewed in US itself
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi says H1B visa can be renewed in US itself

Firstpost  

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H-1B visa renewal: You can now renew US work visa without travelling to India
1 year, 6 months ago

H-1B visa renewal: You can now renew US work visa without travelling to India

Live Mint  

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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  

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1 year, 10 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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Big relief for H-1B visa holders! US plans to resume 'domestic visa revalidation'
1 year, 10 months ago

Big relief for H-1B visa holders! US plans to resume 'domestic visa revalidation'

India TV News  

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US visa relief to benefit thousands of H-1B, L1 tech workers
1 year, 10 months ago

US visa relief to benefit thousands of H-1B, L1 tech workers

India Today  

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US agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications
3 years, 6 months ago

US agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

India Today  

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