Domestic renewal of H-1B visas to be trialled in early 2024

The pilot program allowing certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas within the US has been cleared by the Office of Management and Budget. The program, set to be implemented in January-February 2024, initially covers 20,000 principal applicants without their dependents on H-4 visas. However, the US Department of State plans to expand the program in 2024 to include H-4 visa holders and other non-immigrant visa categories.