Explained: How H1-B domestic visa renewal will benefit Indian techies

The pilot programme for the domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas, which has been cleared by the review by White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, will benefit Indian technology professionals working in the IT sector in United States.

Under the pilot, qualified H-1B visa applicants will not have to travel abroad to renew the work visa. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.