In-Country H1B Stamping on the Way for Modi in the U.S.

People with an H1-B visa who are going abroad, especially to India, have known for a long time that it is hard to get a home stamping. But recent events show that this might change soon, which would be good news for Indian workers who work in the US. Several deals are likely to be made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to the US, including one that could have a big effect on Indian workers.

As part of a people-to-people program leading up to a meeting between Modi and Biden, U.S. officials have said they want to make it possible to renew H1-B visas "in-country." This change is meant to make things easier for Indian workers working in the US on H1-B visas.

H1-B cards could be signed in the US until 2004. But since then, foreign workers have had to leave the U.S. to get their visas renewed. This has become a big problem for H1B users. In fact, some people aren't even going to India for their weddings because they're afraid of visa questions and delays.

To deal with this problem, the US State Department has said it will start a trial program for updating temporary work cards based on petitions later this year. This scheme is likely to be made available to more people with H-1 and L visas. So, the in-country extension choice will be made available to more types of qualified workers. This is a huge benefit for Indians, especially Telugu people living in the US on H1-B visas. Indians hope that 'in-country' H1B stamps will be announced during Modi's trip to the U.S.