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A new H-1B visa renewal plan in the U.S. is gaining strong bipartisan support.
By Aniket Chakraborty
May 15, 2025
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The programme would allow visa renewals without Indian workers leaving the U.S.
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Congressmen like Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi have backed the expansion.
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Over 2 lakh H-1B visas were issued to Indians in 2024, many from Hyderabad alone.
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In Feb 2025, 3,218 H-1B visas were processed in Hyderabad—demand is soaring.
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Families say travel for stamping adds stress, cost, and job risk to renewals.
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Lawmakers urge expansion to other visas like L, O, E, P, and I categories.
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A pilot programme is underway; expansion would provide massive relief to tech workers.
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Sravani, a Michigan-based Indian H-1B holder, calls it “stability for families like ours.”
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From Hyderabad to Houston, this reform could change the lives of thousands.
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