Potential next steps for domestic visa renewals following the 2024 pilot program

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In January 2024, two decades after the 9/11 terrorist attacks led to the discontinuance of domestic nonimmigrant visa renewals, the U.S. Department of State conducted a domestic visa renewal pilot program. The limited-time initiative allowed certain H-1B visas to be renewed in the U.S. instead of in a foreign country. The pilot program was used to assess the viability of a domestic visa renewal program and its efficacy in reducing visa wait times. From Jan. 24, 2024, until April 1, 2024, certain H-1B visa holders were able to apply to renew their H-1B visa in the U.S. Prior to the pilot, BAL created a pre-assessment questionnaire to help applicants determine whether they might qualify to participate in the pilot.