US News: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced measures to enhance the integrity of the H-1B work permit registration process, with
The US Department of State began the pilot program allowing H-1B visa holders to renew their visas within the United States. The program, announced in June 2023, will accommodate up to 20,000 qualified nonimmigrant workers over the next five weeks. If successful, the program could be expanded to include other visa categories.
H-1B workers, including Indian nationals, can begin applying to renew their visas without leaving the US, marking a significant change after nearly two decades.