Golden opportunity to get American visa, this program has started, know the complete process

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The Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program has started from January 29. This program was announced in December last year. This pilot program will initially be limited to 20,000 participants.

The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa. It allows US companies to hire foreign workers for jobs that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire thousands of employees every year from countries like India and China.

Date to Apply for H1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program

According to the report, applications for the pilot program will be accepted from January 29 to April 1, 2024, according to an official notice approved by the State Department. If slots are filled before the first of April the window may close early. Applicants can apply for visa renewal on 29th January, 5th February, 12th February, 19th February and 26th February.

Only these applicants will be eligible to apply

Foreign nationals who obtained their H-1B visa from a US consulate in India between February 1 and September 30, 2021.
Foreign nationals who obtained an H-1B visa from a Canadian US consulate between January 1, 2020 and April 1, 2023.
Foreign nationals will not be charged a fee for issuing non-immigrant visas. Those who submit ten fingerprints during the first visa application will also be exempted from the interview.

Apply online

Online applications will be accepted at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment/domestic-…

These documents will be required
Candidates applying for H1B visa renewal have to submit these documents-
1. Completed electronically filed Form DS160, DS-160 barcode sheet for online nonimmigrant visa applications.
2. Valid passport for travel to the US, it must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of visa application and must contain at least 2 blank, unmarked pages for visa file placement.
3. Applicants will be required to pay an MRV fee of $205.00 to be processed. Payment can be made through online portal after completion of fee DS-160.
4. 4-The applicant must provide a photograph, a copy of the I-797 and I-94 forms, as well as records of entry and exit from the US.

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