US to launch domestic work visa renewal programme in December, Indians to benefit most: Official
This comes months after the White House announced the plan during the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June.
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This comes months after the White House announced the plan during the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June.
Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, said the move was part of the Biden administration's endeavour to promote people-to-people ties with India.
The pilot project has showcased promising results, with visitors successfully navigating the process, particularly for immigrant visas. However, Stufft clarified that widespread adoption of paperless visas will take time, estimating around 18 months or longer.
The United States is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in December, a step that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, a US official has said.
The plan, formally announced during Modi's visit, has been well-received by the Indian community in the U.S. Stufft mentioned that there will soon be an official federal register notice outlining the steps, eligibility criteria, and instructions for the first tranche of applicants.