Applicants blast H-1B visa renewal process: Why is the system slow?

Many Indian H-1B visa holders find the renewal process frustrating, particularly when it comes to securing Dropbox slots. That’s because the United States (US) system handles a huge number of applications “diligently and truthfully”, according to experts.

“The most important thing to understand about the US visa process is that it’s a machine. It’s not about you as an individual; it’s about a system protecting the United States. The process can feel nasty and impersonal but it’s designed that way,” said Russell A Stamets, partner at Circle of Counsels.