{"id":195118,"date":"2023-12-19T07:09:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T13:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/?p=195118"},"modified":"2025-01-15T11:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T17:28:08","slug":"h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"H1B Visa Renewal In USA &#8211; $205 fee &#8211; Rules, Form 221g, Denial?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Update 10 Jan 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visa renewal within the USA might be announced sometime in 2025. The final date is not available. The US government ran a pilot program in 2024 and allowed only specific H1B applicants to apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/in.usembassy.gov\/u-s-mission-to-india-continues-to-break-records-in-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US embassy in India had mentioned in their recent statement that this pilot program was successful<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"895\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visa-renewal-in-usa.jpg\" alt=\"US embassy in India mentioned that visa renewal in USA will be a permanent soon\" class=\"wp-image-196129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visa-renewal-in-usa.jpg 895w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visa-renewal-in-usa-470x276.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visa-renewal-in-usa-327x192.jpg 327w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visa-renewal-in-usa-768x451.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">US embassy in India mentioned that visa renewal in USA will be a permanent soon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The US Department of State (which governs US embassies) intends to make it a permanent program soon preferably sometime in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pilot Program 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>H1B visa renewal without traveling outside the USA was available between <strong>29 Jan 2024 to 1 April 2024<\/strong> within the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visa renewal, form 221g, or denial within the USA should have the same rules as they have when you travel outside the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The major benefit that I foresee is the ability to keep staying in the USA even if the visa renewal is denied, which is not possible if you apply at the US embassy outside the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application can be submitted for H1B visa renewal within the USA at <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/employment\/domestic-renewal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this DOS website<\/a>. You will be required to fill out the DS-160 form separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fill DS160<\/strong>: Fill DS\u2013160 form online by selecting \u201c<strong>U.S.-DOMESTIC<\/strong>\u201d as your location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fee payment<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fee payment has to be done on the US Travel Docs website (for Indians, this is the website). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a log-in on the US Travel Docs website if do not have one already.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the fee as per the visa. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule appointment<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Even though visa stamping in the USA does not need any physical interview, the process requires you to schedule an appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8216;<strong>Washington DC<\/strong>&#8216; as your visa &#8216;post&#8217; on the US Travel Docs website and then print the appointment letter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepaid Courier Label<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three days before the appointment date, you will receive an email containing instructions for the document submission process. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The email will include a prepaid courier airway bill that should be carried along with the documents to the FedEx courier office for submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once submitted to FedEx, your application will be sent to Washington DC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passport return<\/strong>: Passports will be returned via FedEx mail in both cases: Visa issued or not issued.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a good start keeping in mind the trouble people face in booking appointments with the USA Travel Docs website, especially the Indian version which is riddled with software bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visa Renewal Rules (Pilot program)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These were the rules defined for the pilot program in 2024. We will update once the full-fledged program rules are announced in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Should be an <strong>H1B visa renewal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Previous H1B visa stamp<\/strong> (expired or unexpired) should have been issued by\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>US Embassy in Canada between 1 Jan 2020 to 1 Apr 2023 <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">OR<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Embassy in India between 1 Feb 2021 to 30 Sep 2021<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/us\/dropbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eligible for dropbox<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be residing in the US at the time of application\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your visa can be denied if you leave the US before the application reaches a result<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No proof of residence is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an <strong>approved and valid H1B petition<\/strong> from USCIS (form i797)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This can be an H1B transfer, change of status, amendment, or an extension approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most recent <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">valid i94<\/span><\/strong> shows status as &#8220;H1B&#8221;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you changed your status to non-H1B, or your most recent i94 shows any other status, then you are not eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The eligibility criteria to apply for H1B visa renewal within the USA are quite restricted for the pilot phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use our app to see if you are eligible for visa renewal in the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br \/><div class=\"row\"><iframe allowfullscreen class = \"lazyload am22-auto-fit\" src=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/us\/dropbox\/?embed=true\" loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"600\"<iframe allowfullscreen class = \"lazyload am22-auto-fit\" src=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/us\/dropbox\/?embed=true\" loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><br \/><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-success\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/us\/dropbox\/?\" title=\"Open App in new Window\">Open App in new Window <i class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\"><\/i> <\/a> <br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p>It is expected that the previous visa issuance country and the date range will be removed later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One Photo (2&#215;2) size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DS-160<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original valid passport (Valid for at least the next 6 months from the date of application)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H1B valid unexpired i797 (original or color copy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H1B valid unexpired <a href=\"https:\/\/i94.cbp.dhs.gov\/I94\/#\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i94<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The document mail address will be shared by DOS online in their portal once you have submitted your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can mail by USPS, UPS, or FedEx as per your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All your documents will be returned to you with your original passport as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The non-refundable fee is <strong>$205<\/strong> and can be paid by debit or credit card online on the DOS portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not qualify for the Dropbox separately, and you still apply for the visa, DOS will reject your application and the fee will not be refunded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Processing Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The estimated processing time is 6-8 weeks. There is no premium processing available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DOS plans to finish processing all applications received during the pilot phase by 1 May 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be able to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/CEACStatTracker\/Status.aspx?App=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application status on the CEAC website<\/a>, as you do when you apply with the US embassy outside the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702990172542\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are H4 dependents eligible for visa renewal in the USA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As per current information, the H4 dependents will not be eligible for their visa renewal. <br \/><br \/>Only H1B primary applicants are included in the pilot program that the US government is starting.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702990325328\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can a form 221g be issued within the USA as the US embassy issues it?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, DOS will issue <a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/form-221g-reasons\/\">form 221g<\/a> to do administrative processing before the visa is issued. <br \/><br \/>You will be given enough time to submit the requested documents.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702990473072\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can the visa renewal be denied within the US even if the H1B petition is approved?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the visa renewal can be denied even if the H1B petition is already approved by USCIS.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702990711604\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I keep staying in the USA even if my visa is denied but the USCIS H1B petition is valid?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you should be able to keep staying in the US even if your visa is denied or delayed if you have a valid i94.<br \/><br \/>When USCIS approves your H1B extension, transfer, change of status, or amendment with a new i94, it comes with a new extended validity to stay.<br \/><br \/>Note that your i94 governs the stay within the US while you are physically in the country. The visa stamp in the passport is only needed to enter the USA.<br \/><br \/>Hence, even if your visa stamp is denied by DOS while you are physically in the US with a longer i94 expiry, you can keep staying in the USA without issues.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702990920004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I keep working as H1B even if the visa stamp renewal is denied?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should be able to keep working and staying in the USA if you have a valid H1B i94 even if your visa stamp renewal is denied.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702991119727\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I apply for an H1B extension within the USA if my visa is denied?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, an H1B extension can be applied with USCIS even if your H1B visa stamp renewal is denied.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703096141914\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if I am eligible for Dropbox, but DOS wants an in-person interview after I submit the domestic visa renewal application?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If DOS wants an in-person interview after you have submitted your application, they will deny your domestic visa renewal application.<br \/><br \/>You can then apply again at any US embassy outside the US. You may become ineligible for Dropbox there as your most recent visa application would be considered &#8220;denied&#8221;.<br \/><br \/>They will <a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/us-visa-cancelled-without-prejudice-meaning\/\">deny the visa without prejudice<\/a>, which means that it should not affect your future visa application decisions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703096890521\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will domestic visa renewal update the i94 or extend the i94?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the i94 will not be updated with visa renewal.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703097008578\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">I was on an F1 visa, and I have my H1B approved, and was not stamped yet. Will my H1B stamping come under visa renewal?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You are not eligible for the H1B visa domestic renewal pilot program.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703244579052\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is first-time H1B visa stamping within the USA (domestically) eligible?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the first-time H1B visa stamping is not eligible for US visa renewal within the USA program.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703245577288\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">I received form 221g earlier and have clearance received marked on my previous visa stamp in my passport. Am I eligible?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You are not eligible for stateside visa renewal at this time.<br \/><br \/>Similarly, people who received the <a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/ds-5535-security-checks\/\">DS-5535 form<\/a> (instead of form 221g) will be ineligible too.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703245681564\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I get DS-5535 when I apply for visa renewal in the USA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, they can issue DS-5535.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add them in the comments or send them on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AM22Tech\">@am22tech<\/a> and we will try to answer to the best of our knowledge. 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The visa stamp in the passport is only needed to enter the USA.<br\/><br\/>Hence, even if your visa stamp is denied by DOS while you are physically in the US with a longer i94 expiry, you can keep staying in the USA without issues.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1702990920004","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1702990920004","name":"Can I keep working as H1B even if the visa stamp renewal is denied?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You should be able to keep working and staying in the USA if you have a valid H1B i94 even if your visa stamp renewal is denied.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1702991119727","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1702991119727","name":"Can I apply for an H1B extension within the USA if my visa is denied?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, an H1B extension can be applied with USCIS even if your H1B visa stamp renewal is denied.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1703096141914","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1703096141914","name":"What if I am eligible for Dropbox, but DOS wants an in-person interview after I submit the domestic visa renewal application?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"If DOS wants an in-person interview after you have submitted your application, they will deny your domestic visa renewal application.<br\/><br\/>You can then apply again at any US embassy outside the US. You may become ineligible for Dropbox there as your most recent visa application would be considered \"denied\".<br\/><br\/>They will <a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/us-visa-cancelled-without-prejudice-meaning\/\">deny the visa without prejudice<\/a>, which means that it should not affect your future visa application decisions.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1703096890521","position":8,"url":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1703096890521","name":"Will domestic visa renewal update the i94 or extend the i94?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, the i94 will not be updated with visa renewal.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1703097008578","position":9,"url":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1703097008578","name":"I was on an F1 visa, and I have my H1B approved, and was not stamped yet. Will my H1B stamping come under visa renewal?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You are not eligible for the H1B visa domestic renewal pilot program.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1703244579052","position":10,"url":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1703244579052","name":"Is first-time H1B visa stamping within the USA (domestically) eligible?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, the first-time H1B visa stamping is not eligible for US visa renewal within the USA program.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1703245577288","position":11,"url":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/h1b-visa-renewal-in-usa\/#faq-question-1703245577288","name":"I received form 221g earlier and have clearance received marked on my previous visa stamp in my passport. 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