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The State Department is preparing to launch a pilot program that would allow some nonimmigrant visa holders to renew their visas domestically rather than at visa-processing posts abroad, according to a Bloomberg Law article published Thursday.
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Background: Domestic visa renewals have not been available since 2004. The State Department indicated last year that it was considering implementing domestic renewals again, but provided few details. Stufft told Bloomberg Law that part of the challenge is establishing a new consular division in Washington, DC, which she called “not a small endeavor.”
BAL Analysis: While domestic visa renewals would significantly ease the renewal process and help reduce backlogs, details about the program’s implementation are not available at this point. BAL will continue following the matter and will provide information as it becomes available.
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