restore domestic visa renewals. Department of State (DOS) is planning a pilot program for national (or stateside) visa renewal for some foreign nationals. The U.S. Department of State is planning to launch a pilot program before the end of 2023 to allow certain H visa holders to revalidate their visas from within the U.S., rather than travel abroad to renew their visas at consulates. The US government has announced a pilot program that will allow H-1B and L-category visa holders to renew their visas domestically. The program is expected to launch in early 2024 and will be available to a limited number of applicants at first. You cannot apply for renewal if you are still in the US. Your visa expired between less than 48 months ago. Sometimes visas that expired more than 48 months ago are also eligible. The U.S. Interview Waiver Program (IWP) allows eligible individuals to renew certain types of visas without attending additional visa interviews. Some B visa holders may be eligible to renew their tourist visa under this program. The U.S. Department of State is planning to launch a pilot program before the end of 2023 to allow certain H visa holders to revalidate their visas from within the U.S., rather than travel abroad to renew their visas at consulates.