US Department of State to launch domestic visa renewal pilot program

28 December 2023

The U.S. Department of State announced a domestic visa renewal pilot program for select H-1B nonimmigrant visa applicants on December 20. The pilot aims to streamline visa processing times and shift certain workloads from overseas posts to offices in the United States.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP, attached below, provides additional details.

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