Breaking News: Domestic H-1B Visa Stamp Renewal will be available this month!

We want to update you on a new development that will be very beneficial for your H-1B employees.   Visa Stamping can now be done in the United States on a limited basis.  We will provide updates as the program is expanded.

USCIS will start a pilot program for renewing H-1B visa stamps while still in the United States later this month.  Only those who meet a specific criterion will be eligible under the pilot program.  USCIS hopes to expand the criteria in the future.  We have provided an easy-to-use self-assessment tool on our website to check eligibility.  Please share this with your employees.

Here is the link to our H-1B Visa Stamp Renewal Self-Assessment Tool: https://shahandkishore.com/resources/radio-show/h-1b-renewal-inside-u-s-eligibility/

Here are some important notes about the pilot program:

• A total of 4,000 slots will be issued each week starting on January 29, 2024 with a maximum of 20,000 through February 26^th.   Below is the schedule of visas to be released.
  • 2,000 slots for H-1B visas most recently issued by Mission Canada will be release each week until February 26, 2024
  • 2,000 slots for H-1B visas most recently issued by Mission India will be release each week until February 26, 2024
  • Slots will be released on the following dates:
    • January 29, 2024
    • February 5, 2024
    • February 12, 2024
    • February 19, 2024
    • February 26, 2024
  • Once the limit is reached each week, the online portal will be locked until the following week’s slots are released.
• The application period for the pilot program will close when all application slots are filled or on April 1, 2024, whichever comes first.
• Average processing time is expected to be 6-8 weeks from the time that the passport and other required documents are received by the Department.
• Requests for expedited processing will not be considered.