According to briefing of The U.S Department of State (DOS), the pilot program for domestic visa renewal for certain H1B visa holders will start on December 2023.
While comprehensive details of the pilot program are yet to be unveiled, available information suggests that it will initially focus on H-1B visa renewals. As per the briefing, the pilot program will commence with a cap of 20,000 visas to be issued between December 2023 and February 2024.
This limited scope will enable the DOS to gather valuable data and make any necessary adjustments to the program before expanding it to a broader range of applicants. The complete details of the pilot program are anticipated to be released shortly.