Hindustan Times, the initial programme is only open to Indians and Canadians. The US authorities will accept the application for the H-1B pilot program from January 29 to April 1, 2024.
With the renewal of the visa programme, every week the department will open around 4,000 application slots for eligible candidates. Of the 4,000 slots, 2,000 will be reserved for applicants who received their most recent H-1B visas from Mission Canada, and the remaing 2,000 for those whose visas were issued by Mission India.
H-1B visa holders don't need to leave the US for visa renewal - here's why The slot wills will be available on 29 January and 5,12,19 and 26 February. If your last H-1B visa was issued by Mission India, you can apply for renewal on the aforementioned dates.
US visa: 5 big changes in rules that happened in 2023 H1B visa cap reached for 2024. What's next for ‘non-selected’ candidates H1B employees can now renew their work visas in US, but their spouses can't The fee for the H-1B pilot program is $205.00 non-refundable and non-transferable MRV fee.
You can apply by clicking here. Applicants can also write to - Jami Thompson, Senior Regulatory Coordinator, Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State; email: VisaRegs@state.govMilestone Alert!
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