H1B Visa 2015 Receipt Numbers and Processing Updates : May 7, 2014
There’s still hope to get receipt numbers from H1B Visa 2015 lottery.
I will be publishing H1B Visa 2015 Receipt Numbers and Updates, News in this page day by day (sometimes multiple times per day).
Tracking H1B Visa 2015 Receipt Numbers and Updates
May 7, 2014
When you guys were giving up hope, on H1B Visa 2015 receipt numbers, here’s come a refreshing update straight from USCIS
USCIS said they may be issuing Premium Processing H-1 receipts till 21 May and non PP till 30 May or so. via Twitter @immigrationcom
May 2, 2014
Official news :USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery. U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign workers in occupations that require highly specialized knowledge in fields such as science, engineering, and computer programming.
April 28, 2014
USCIS Started approving H1b applications. First comment was in approval came today.
April 23, 2014
Update from Attorney : AD/Regular processing snail mail receipt was post marked April 10, 2014. Receipt was received last week. This changes the who processing math we had so far.
April 22, 2014
- Premium Processing – Advanced Degree – Notification complete or almost complete (email notification)
- Premium Processing – General Cap – Notification complete or almost complete (email notification)
- Regular Processing – Advanced Degree – Receipt coming via snail mail
- Regular Processing – General Cap – No Updates
Above is my observation based on receipt notices updates posted by readers.
April 21, 2014
- People reporting receipt numbers for Advanced degree – Regular processing via snail mail ( no email ).
- No updates Non Advanced Degree – regular processing.
April 17,2014
- USCIS alert that on 4/28/14 it will begin premium processing for H-1B petitions subject to the FY2015 cap, including H-1B petitions seeking an exemption from the fiscal year cap for individuals who have earned a U.S. master’s degree or higher.
April 16, 2014
- USCIS is notifying Premium Processing Petitions selected in lottery
- Both Advanced Degree and Regular Cap Applications have received updates.
- I haven’t seen non premium processing notifications yet.
April 11, 2014
April 10, 2014
April 7, 2014:
- USCIS announces – H1B Cap Reached
- No Cap Numbers published
April 5, 2014 :
- I searched around for latest updates and none found.
- Bye Bye Vancouver. We are driving to Seattle in next 30 minutes.
- Went to university of British Columbia yesterday. Campus was Beautiful.
April 4, 2014 :
- No updates from USCIS on H1B Cap Count Numbers.
- Second petition can be filed if affected by delivery, but it should reach USCIS by Monday. (AILA).
- Updated from Vancouver, Canada
April 3, 2014 :
Following updates is from AILA.
USIS informed AILA that due to the reported courier delivery problems with FY2015 H-1B petitions, USCIS will accept a second H-1B petition in certain limited circumstances. Specifically, for cap-subject petitions that were timely filed, if, upon inquiry, the carrier indicates that there may be a delivery delay or the package has been damaged, the petitioner may file a second H-1B petition with:
- A new fee;
- An explanation as to why the second petition is being filed, with supporting evidence (such as the notice from the carrier); and
- A request to withdraw the first H-1B cap petition.
USCIS will return the withdrawn petitions with the fee, even if they have already been receipted.
Petitions that do not include the above-referenced items will be treated as duplicate petitions and will be denied or revoked, and USCIS will not refund the filing fees. Please also note that if the FY2015 cap is met within the first five business days of April, USCIS will reject all petitions received after April 7, 2014, including duplicate H-1B petitions filed in accordance with these instructions.
April 2, 2014
- There is no update from USCIS.
- Overnight Delivery companies reported to have delivered large volumes of applications.
- Some H1B applications packages could have been damaged or delivered but not scanned. (AILA)
April 1, 2014
- No Updates from USCIS
Immigration Attorney’s should have mailed the H-1B Visa package on Monday (March 31, 2014) to California and Vermont USCIS service centers.
FedEx and UPS should have carried thousand’s ( over 100,000) H1B Visa applications to respective USCIS service centers for delivery today.
It’s not easy to process so many applications by USCIS in a single day. Typically private contractors are hired to handle huge volumes of H1B visa applications on month of April.
USCIS will give an update about
- Number of General H1B Application Received
- Number of Advanced Degree Applications received
- When Quota was reached
- When H-1B Visa lottery will be conducted
Last Year – Regular Processing
Last year, USCIS sent notices for Regular Processing only in June 2013. That’s 3 months wait time to even know if H1B petitions was selected in the lottery.
If you need an earlier update, then convert the application to Premium Processing.
Sometime early next week. Till then we will be in dark.
I’m sure if you have applied for H1B Visa, your hearts will be pounding to know the results of H-1B Visa lottery results.
Following the links below for related articles in this series
Hi,
I have received a confirmation from my employer that my petition has been accepted in the lottery, but they have not shared the receipt number.
What could be the reason for not sharing receipt number with us, if the employer has received it?
Abhi,
Do you know how your employer knew that you were selected in the lottery?
Abhi,
How did you employer knew that you were selected in the lottery?
Hi Raghu
I got receipt no starts with EAC .. It mean i got selected in lottery or just an application no provided by USCIS.
Hi Raghu,
I got selected in 2015 H1 B cap. I got RFE twice and 2nd RFE was received on Dec 5th and the status on the website showing that, case under review and you should get the decision by 3rd Feb. But on the website still today status is same.when I called today to employer he told me that, there are less employees in USCIS so the processing is getting delayed. I am not sure whats happening. Can you please tell me, did you find any of this type of cases in past. ? what is the chances of approving my visa?
I got my h1b approved on Oct 2nd 2014 and my petitioner received the same on Oct 13th 2014. I asked my US sponsor regarding stamping. My sponsor told that till new year it is a holidays season, so there wont be any jobs, so there is no point of coming to US then, so i waited all along. I talked to them in Jan 1st week, they told me to forward my CV so that they will search for a client who needs an employee with my profile which might take a week. Its been 2 weeks. Is this normal or is he delaying my stamping which is scaring me?? Well this is a different scenario from the guys who go onsite. Any views on this guys??? Does delay in going to the interview effect my stamping approval chances???
Yet another issue faced by folks who applied for H-1B without knowing what to expect if you deal with consultant. It’s expected, keep asking them.
Raghuram Sir,
Are there any chances that Employer is expecting money to send docs in this situation?
At the time of filing petition, Petitioner is required to submit Client letter and other required doc otherwise petition won’t be approved. So if petitioner has already submitted client letter, it implies that Client is already available. So why employer has to find new job or client?
i had the same question as the other friend had. If my h1 has got approved, at that time my petitioner would have showed the client details to USCIS for which i got approval right?? I can take the same documentation and i can go for stamping na?? then why is he arranging for new client?? Plz explain Raghu
Answer tot his is lot more complicated 🙂
This is a good question to answer in H1B visa 101 Course. I will be answering this in the members section.
Hi;
My Work Permit Petition got Approved during Oct ’14 and when I appeared for Consulate Stamping Interview, during Dec’14, the Consulate Officer had issued 221 G and asked me to submit the Document Via Email.
When I approached my Employer, he had sent the Responses and the Required Document as an attachment, size of the attachment is around 100MB.
Though I knew that sending 100mb file in a single mail is not possible, just thought of checking, whether is it fine to send them in 3 or 4 email parts. or is there any ways and means to send them in single email to the Visa Consulate Office.
I’m Vijay previously i had filed my petition for H1 B visa
and i had got my I-797c form and also I-129 during the year April’2008.
I
wanted to know from you whether my H1 B petition is still valid or not.
If valid can it be transferred to some other company or my previous company would be
able to provide me documents for attending the interview.
I’m Vijay previously i had filed my petition for H1 B visa
and i had got my I-797c form and also I-129 during the year April’2008.
I
wanted to know from you whether my H1 B petition is still valid or not.
If valid can it be transferred to some other company or my previous company would be
able to provide me documents for attending the interview.
Hi Raghu
Hi Raghuram,
My Case Status in USCIS website is Response To USCIS Request For Evidence Was Received and You should receive a decision or case update by October 13, 2014 but till now I did not get any update. My company is also saying to wait for some more time. Can you suggest me what should I do. Is this thing is normal, I mean the prolong time frame. or should I ask my company to raise a ticket.
Hi Raghuram Sir,
For H1-B stamping, Please let me know if Transcripts are required for
the MCA degree (Masters of Computer Application) if MCA done from
university in INDIA. I have only marksheets for each semester but no
transcripts as university did not provide any. Please reply.
Thanks!
Mark Sheets should be sufficient.
Thanks Raghuram Sir.
Can you share your time line of the whole process with dates?
Applied –
Type – General/Masters
Processing – Regular/Premium
Receipt Received On –
Approved On –
RFE Receive On
Rejection Received On –
Thanks.
Applied – April 1st 2014
Type – General/Masters – General
Processing – Regular/Premium – Regular
Receipt Received On – May 9th 2014
Approved On – 28th October 2014
RFE Receive On – 6th August 2014
Rejection Received On – NA
Thanks Arjun.
Applied – April 1st 2014
Type – General/Masters – General
Processing – Regular/Premium – Regular
Receipt Received On – May 5th 2014
Approved On – 21st October 2014
RFE Receive On – 15th May 2014
Rejection Received On – NA
Applied – 1st April 2014
Type – General/Masters – General
Processing – Regular/Premium – Regular
Receipt Received On – 30th April 2014
Approved On – 2nd Oct 2014
RFE Receive On – 7th July 2014
Rejection Received On – NA
Is anyone still waiting for H1B visa approval?
What could be the better or appropriate answer to the question:
1. Why do you want to go to USA or work in USA?
2. why not other countries like UK/Europe
my version would be….US has a wide exposure for IT…..many kinds of projects…can face many challenges there….that would be very vital for me to improve my tech skills….all the best….
@Red – Thanks so much
Hi All;
My Work Permit got approved on 16th October, 2014. I am yet to receive the Approval Notice from my Sponsor. Yesterday while I was browsing through the website of USCIS and noticed that, they had mentioned a comment as If the approval notice was not received on or before 15th November, a Duplicate Copy of the Approval Notice can be requested.
My Question:
(1) How long will it take to get the Approval Notice, if the Petition is processed under Regular from Vermont Processing Center.
(2) To whom will the USCIS will send the Approval Notice – To myself or To my Sponsor
(3) Is it ok to raise a Request in the website for Duplicate Copy? As it is currently 18th November.
Approval Notice will be sent to your attorney. Only they can request for duplicate notice.
USCIS will send the approval notice to the attorneys. My h1 got approved on Oct 2nd in the USCIS website and i got the approval notice from the my attorney on Oct 13th. You have to talk to both your attorney and sponsor. I guess they should have it by now.
Hi Red;
While I was browsing through the USCIS Website, they had mentioned that – Approval Notice had been sent, if it is not received by 15th November 2014, they had asked to raise a duplicate copy request.
I am hoping that my Sponsor / Attorney would have already got the approval notice. As the HR Spoc from my Sponsor is on a Week Vacation, She would be back in Office by Next week.
I am praying to god to get the Approval Notice before the End of Nov 2014.
Hi,
Finally the day has arrived to share the good news.
Yes, my H1B visa got approved yesterday in Chennai consulate.
OFC (Day#1)
This was like a cake walk. They will just scan your DS-160 and passport and put a barcode sticker on it. Also they will take the finger prints.
Question asked: Why are you traveling to US?
Consulate (Day#2)
Documents verification
Question asked
Who is your client
How much money you make there
Whats your highest qualification
Thats it and then comes the golden word “Your visa is approved” 🙂
All the best guys who are waiting.
For details of my petition movement please read my earlier post.
FYI: Mine was stuck in RFE for 2 months because of clint letter/MSA/SOW
Thank you Raghu for this wonderful blog which let others know the status and process going on.
Thanks!!
Congrats Utkarsh. You need to come back to share your travel experience and help future H1b applicants.
Congrats Utkarsh. You need to come back to share your travel experience and help future H1b applicants.
thats osm bro….congrats…waiting for my day…:)
Thanks for the reply Raghu. I’ll talk to my employer on the same..
Hi Raghu,
My case status still displaying as Initial Review “On April 10, 2014, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case…….” My receipt number is WAC141xxxxxxx. I know no one can say anything what can happen later or by when I can expect the result, but just want to know, is there any one like me who has not received any response so far and waiting waiting waiting……
For faster reply, convert to Premium Processing. Sorry, that’s only answer anyone can give you.
Hi All;
My Work Permit had got Approved on Oct 16th, 2014 – I got to know about this through USCIS website alerts on 22nd Oct 2014. The Petition was filed under Regular Processing in Vermont Center.
Please find below my Timelines:
Applied for H1B through Sponsor – March 15th, 2014
Documents submitted to USCIS, Vermont Center – 30th March 2014
Documents received by Front Desk at USCIS, Vermont Center – 01st April, 2014
Got Selected in Lottery on 10th April 2014
Received Receipt Number from Sponsor – 25th April 2014
Status changed to RFE – 9th July 2014 (Deadline for RFE Documents Submission – 4th Oct 2014)
RFE Document submitted to USCIS – 30th September 2014
Status changed to RFE Review – 30th September 2014
Work Permit Petition Approved on – 16th October 2014.
Received mail alert from USCIS website on 22nd October 2014.
THANKS to the Almighty for making this happen and also to all of my Friends and Family Members, who supported me in trying out this exercise.
hi anandh, how do receive the mail alert. I could see the status through website. did you had your visa interview.
Please let me know if there is anyone here whose status is more than 60 days showing as RFE response Review. Thanks.
Hi Raghu,
After more than 8 months starting from feb LCA/H1B application filing date to till date, finaly got denial notification on Oct 3rd (after we submitted the RFE response) . My employer still waiting for the denial letter. I talked to my employer and he asked me to wait till we get to know the reason and he is ready to to file a motion to reopen. So can you please help me to understand this:
1. What exactly MTR is and what can be the reason generally they said?
2. How long it will take to obtain decision on MTR?
3. Possibility on approval for MTR.
Please reply to me…
Hi Raghu,
I hv same questions, can you please reply to these.
Thanks
Hi Raghu,
Can you please reply to this?
I replied to one other comment. No one can answer this. Its totally depended on USCIS.
I can not see those comment. can you please copy and paste that here or send me link of that comment.
Thanks
All the guys who are done with visa interview. Plz post your experience and what were the questions that they were asking so that it will be helpful for the people like me. One more question, I have been told that in US consulates like Hyderabad, interviews are tough and few of the h1s get denied for the same, so people prefer chennai or delhi consulates. How far is this true?? Plz some one throw light on this.Thanks
Finally my Case got Approved on Oct 2nd 🙂
My Experience
– My case got picked in the lottery and got the receipt on 30th April
– Status changed to RFE on 7th July
– RFE documents submitted and status changed to RFE review on 25th Sep
– Post decision activity (Approved) on 2nd Oct
Good luck to all the applicants waiting for the decision. Hope all of you make it. Thanks a ton to Raghu for this wonderful website, whenever i was down i used to come here and check the updates and would feel satisfied that there are many others in my position. It was like a stress buster to me. Kudos to you.
Hi Red;
Could you please let me know, whether your Petition was processed under Regular or Premium.
Mine was processed under Regular in Vermont Center and My Current Status is in RFE Review (since 30th September 2014). By looking at your timeline, i assume that Mine should be approved by mid of Oct 2014.
Hi Madhavan, mine was done under regular processing in California centre. I guess yours might be done max by Oct 3rd week or may be later. All the best
Hi All;
My Case was turned to RFE during July 15th and when I approached the Employer and Attorney, they asked me to Prepare the Project Schedule / Project Itinerary for SAP FICO Functional Consultant and send it to them along with the Experience Certificates.
Which I had sent to the Employer during 1st Week of August. When I asked the employer about the cut off date for submission of the RFE Documents, they told that it is on 04th October.
The USCIS also requested for Client Letter, for which the Company said they would take care of the same. The Client had sent the RFE Documents, to USCIS in VT Center, through FedEx Priority Overnight by Yesterday (29th Sept) and it had Reached USCIS at VT Center by Today (30th Sept 2014). The Client is located in Secacus, NJ.
Please let me know, when can I expect any update on my Petition.
This depends case to case. Next step is RFE Response Review. And then Post Decision Activity. Overall this might take 1-2 months time. But as said, this depends case to case. Where I have seen it is on RFERR status for 4 months.
Mine was cleared in a month after the employer responded to the RFE
Hi
My Case had got changed to RFERR (RFE Response Review) on 30th Sept, 2014 – after my Sponsor had submitted the Document on the same date.
As per the Sponsor’s Comments he said that this might take another one more month in getting the response on RFERR. Hope it should be cleared before the end of Oct 14.
Just got message from my employer that my case is approved, Good-luck for guys waiting for the approval
Hi Raghuram,
My H1B was approved but I need to go for stamping bcoz I don’t have valid I94 after sep9th.Now my H4 was approved..Can I reopen the case again to avoid stamping?
Thanks in advance.
I’m not clear on what you are aksing. Your attorney should have given suggestion right?
Hi,
Thought of posting my experience so far which could be useful for someone.
1. Got picked up in the lottery
2. Mine is RP in Vermont center
3. Got RFE on June-12-2014. Asking for SOW/MSA/Client letter
4. My client did not provide client letter. So my employer submitted below docs
a. MSA & SOW
b. Org hierarchy
c. Letter from HR
d. Letter from onsite manager (stating my work will be supervised by the employer manager not by the client manager)
e. Letter from the employer stating the payment module, hire fire policy
5. Status moved to RFE Response Review on 5-Sept-2014
6. Status moved to Post Decision Activity on 22-Sept-2014
Now within next two weeks I will be going for my stamping to Chennai US consulate.
Wish luck to folks who are waiting for the RFE to move to next level
Thanks,
Thanks a lot. This is useful.
Thank you for the update, Good luck!!
Hi Utkarsh.. are you working for wipro?
@Arjun: nope. cant reveal the employer name in this forum
@Arjun: Nope. Mindtree
All the best bro….Hope i make it too…..
Hi Utkarsh,
Don’t you need your approved petition docs to proceed with the stamping process ?
I need those. And the same will be taken care by the immigration team of my employer
This is going to take 4 weeks to get the I797 + other approval from national visa center. Post that I can fill DS-160 and schedule interview. I have been told by the employer that to get the petition approval this will take 2-4 weeks.
Hi raghu…Plz check the website…Sometimes it is not showing the typed comment so had to type 2 times….there is no delete option…..and even this updates link opens some times and its doesnot open sometimes…
Commenting system is thrid party system. sometimes, it takes time for the server to process it.
My case status is still in RFE. My petitioner and lawyer are not responding properly. Its 3rd week of september. I am worried. Any one else in the same boat as me? Is this normal or am I getting hyper???
Attorneys do take time. I felt my attorney as the laziest person. Even when my petition got approved though online status didn’t changed he informed me after 1.5 days. It took 1.5 days for online status also to change to decision from Acceptance.
My status changed after 1.5 months from RFE to RFE RR. That too because i changed it to premium processing. Vermont center has increased their processing time as well. No just wait.
Yes i am also in the same boat.. No update or reply from My employer.
My status is still in RFE. My lawyers and petitioners are not responding to my emails. I am not sure whether they have submitted the docs for RFE or not. Now its third week of september. Are any of you guys in the same boat as me. Is this normal or am i getting hyper??
We filed for my husband H1b and got thru lottery.
RFE received: 6th June 2014
RFE responded: 1st August 2014 (Date when Attorney sent it to USCIS)
Status remains in RFE for more than a month now and haven’t even changed to RFE RR.
Requested our attorney to change the Regular to Premium processing on 5th September.
Can anyone help how much days it takes to convert the processing from regular to premium.
Also, will there be any email indicating 15 calendar days time frame started ?
Regular to Premium is as son as they receive the money.
Hi Raghuram- Thanks for your reply. Also, Is it normal for status to stay in RFE even when attorney has sent the response long back (more than a month back)?
Case Status system is not a rigid system. Folks received approval and it would still Initial Review.
Why are you posting the same question under different names in the same post?
Because when I entered the question very first time as a Guest, it didn’t got displayed for almost 15 mins which is why I register myself and again entered the question. But later i checked both questions getting displayed. Seems some problem with the site.
Hi All,
Thanks for your reply. My petition is approved on 16th.
We filed for my husband’s H1b and got thru lottery.
RFE received: 6th June 2014
RFE responded: 1st August 2014 (Date when Attorney sent it to USCIS)
Status remains in RFE for more than a month now and haven’t even changed to RFE RR.
Requested our attorney to change the Regular to Premium processing on 5th September.
Can anyone help how much days it takes to convert the processing from regular to premium.
Also, will there be any email indicating 15 calendar days time frame started ?
Hi ,
I need your help regarding my designation.
In I-797B and LCA, the designation mentioned as “Computer Programmer” and in employer offer letter and client contract it is mentioned as “Programmer Analyst”.
So, what should I tell to VO when they asked me about my designation?
Please suggest.
I guess the VO is not much of a tech guy….just tell him that you are a programmer. I dont think he is gonna drill into that. Gudluck
Hi,
I have applied for H1B visa this year. Initially, I got an RFE for SOW,
client letter. After the attorney has
submitted the Response the case moved to RFE Response review. Today I see that
the case has again moved to RFE state. Could you please help me to understand this and what are the chances of approval. Thanks.
Hi All,
My receipt # EAC141465****, I noticed that there was no change on my case status(On April 10, 2014, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case) as i have seen so many cases there is some change on case status(RFE or decision or post decition) ……. I am worried .
Hi Raghu,
As I mentioned earlier, there was an RFE on my case on 7th July and my petitioner and lawyer are looking into the matter. My doubt is, will all the h1b seekers get the approval/denial before oct 1st as the h1b period starts from oct 1st or else…..does it get delayed too(after oct 1st) ??? like in the case of RFEs….plz let me know…thanks
No necessarily. It can take longer than Oct 1.
Hi,
There are possibilities it can get delayed beyond Oct 1st. Some people got thier approval in Oct,Nov,Dec and Jan also. So it depends on each case. But normally, once you have responded for the RFE, you have to wait for 60 calendar days. If you don’t get any status update and your employer can call USCIS to check the progress. Good Luck.
Hi Raghu,
My H1 processed for this year , was stuck at RFE.
my employer sent response on Aug7th, i saw status changed on Aug9th.
on Aug18 status is Initial review and aug 20th status is post decision activity.
Does this mean It is approved or is there any thing else?
Reason being got doubt is people say it takes 60 to 90 days to get update after RFE response.
approved.. I am on the same boat and waiting for my application to move forward. Still this shows RFE. Can u pls share the application number masking the last 5 digit
Hi All;
My Case was turned to RFE during July 15th and when I approached the Employer and Attorney, they asked me to Prepare the Project Schedule / Project Itinerary for SAP FICO Functional Consultant and send it to them along with the Experience Certificates.
Which I had sent to the Employer during 1st Week of August. When I asked the employer about the cut off date for submission of the RFE Documents, they told that it is on 04th October (As it is falling on Saturday, I persume that it should be sent to USCIS by 3rd October).
The USCIS also requested for Client Letter, for which the Company said they would take care of the same.
Please let me know, when can I expect any update on my Petition.
h1b starts from 1st oct right?? so how come they gave time till 3rd oct???
Dont Know. This is what the Information that I had got from my Employer.
RFE response time is 90 days. So his employer got time till Oct 3rd.
Once your RFE is responded by your employer, USCIS might update the case as soon as they receive the response. Sometimes they won’t update at all. The processing time can be anywhere from 5 days to 60 days after the response. So you have to wait. If it crosses 60 days and still there is no update on your application, your employer can call and ask USCIS about the progress. Good Luck.
Hi All;
My Case was turned to RFE during July 15th and when I approached the Employer and Attorney, they asked me to Prepare the Project Schedule / Project Itinerary for SAP FICO Functional Consultant and send it to them along with the Experience Certificates.
Which I had sent to the Employer during 1st Week of August. When I asked the employer about the cut off date for submission of the RFE Documents, they told that it is on 04th October (As it is falling on Saturday, I persume that it should be sent to USCIS by 3rd October).
The USCIS also requested for Client Letter, for which the Company said they would take care of the same.
Please let me know, when can I expect any update on my Petition.
Hello Raghu,
My H4 to H1B was denied on Aug 8th once after we submitted the RFE response. Still waiting on the denial letter. My employer has advised me to wait till we get to know the reason and he is planning to file a motion to reopen as he has some new evidence now. Meanwhile I have an job offer back in India which I should accept before Nov 2014 and they are also ready to file H1B for 2016. My questions are:
1. How long do we have to wait for obtaining a decision on MTR?
2. Will there be any issues if I travel back to my home country while the MTR is pending?
2. Should I travel back to India and accept the job offer which could serve as a backup plan?
3. Suppose If my MTR is approved, can I travel back to US on H4 and then apply for a COS for H4 to H1B? (or) Should I stamp my H1B before returning to US?
SJ – you should ask these questions with an Immigration Attorney. Talk to Attorney Murali Bashyam.
Hi,
Sorry for that. Could you please share your receipt no. masking the last 5digits? Did you get the denial reason and share what was your RFE about? It might help others. Thanks
Hello, I got the RFE on July 23rd and till now I didnt the mail from the USCIS regarding the RFE documents need to be submitted..and on August 13th status has been to changed to “On August 13, 2014, the post office returned the notice we last sent you on this case I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER as undeliverable. This may have serious effects on processing this case.” The employer has not changed the address. My employer has called to office and asked them to resend once…
Is this going to effect on my visa processing case…. I am worried .
It might effect, so stay in touch constantly with your employer till he gets the notice.
It might effect. Be in constant touch with your employer till they get the notice.
To All:
1) What is RFE (Request for Evidence):
Request for Evidence (RFE) is a letter or notice USCIS adjudication
officer uses to request additional information for pending applications.
2) Why and when does USCIS issue RFE’s?
Generally, an application or petition falls into 3 categories:
(1) record is complete and case is approvable;
(2) is not approvable based on evidence of clear ineligibility;
(3) its evidence raises underlying questions or does not fully establish eligibility.
When there is a particular piece or pieces of necessary evidence
missing, or there are questions regarding the evidence submitted, the USCIS officer will issue an RFE so that eligibility determination can be made.
3) What should I do if I receive an RFE from USCIS?
You should read it carefully and determine what kind of evidence or
document is requested. Some RFE’s are more complex than the others; if you receive a complex RFE and do not think you understand what is needed or how to respond, you should retain a competent immigration attorney to address the issues raised in the RFE. Note that only petitioner and/or attorney on the case receive RFE’s on employment-based petitions.
4) How much time does USCIS allow to file a response? Can I just ignore it?
Depending on the complexity of the RFE, it may range from 30 days to 84 days, whatever the USCIS officer indicates on the letter. It is
imperative you file the response by the deadline. Late response will
not be allowed. If you ignore the RFE, USCIS will make a decision based on the submitted evidence, which generally will be unfavorable.
5) After I file the response, how long does it take for the USCIS to render a decision?
It varies from a few days to more than 60 days. After 60 days if you
have heard from the USCIS you may file call the National Customer
Service Center to file a Service Request.
6) What is the difference between an RFE and NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny)?
In an RFE, USCIS is simply seeking clarification on submitted
evidence or requesting missing documents in order to make a decision;
whereas in an NOID, initial evidence is predominantly present, and the officer is not convinced the evidence establishes eligibility.
Its really easy to cut and copy this information from path2usadotcom but if you don’t know what you are posting, don’t plagiarize. RFE time is 90 days irrespective of the case. They made it standard 90 days for all cases after July 2011 as USCIS published an interim memo about this. Google rfe response time and you will see the USCIS official interim memo about this in the search result.
Hi Raghu,
Do you have any idea about how much time USCIS gives for RFE reply from employer/attorney?
I think 60 days. Date will be mentioned in the RFE.
Can you please confirm with somebody near your because mine status changed to RFE on 26 June.
My employer is litle rigid and he is saying they are arranging the documents and they will update me once they are done with that.
Its almost 50 days has gone after RFE and as per you only 10 days are left and if this is the case then its worry for me.
Humble Request- Please get the exact information dear, if possible.
Thanks
Hi H1b Reqd,
In the RFE letter, the USCIS mention the response due date to submit the asked documents. Example: for me the RFE was issued on June 12 and the response due date is on Sept 7th.
So USCIS gives enough time for submitting the asked documents. But yes, if the documents are not submitted on/before the due date mentioned, they will cancel the petition.
Also in the RFE letter, they mention it will take 14 days to 60 days to work on the RFE petition.
Hope I cleared your doubts.
RFE time is 90 days irrespective of the case. They made it standard 90 days for all cases after July 2011 as USCIS published an interim memo about this. Google rfe response time and you will see the USCIS official interim memo about this in the search result. So you got RFE on 26th June, you got time till 24th Sep. Don’t force your employer as it is not important how quick they respond it is important how well and appropriator their response is. Good Luck.
I got RFE on my h1b on 7th July, My lawyers and petitioner have told me that they are working on it, but when i ask my petitioner what was the query about, they are not giving a proper response . How can I get that information??
Same Here
Same here
Hi All;
My Work Permit Receipt # is EAC1414150183. It had been filed as Regular Processing at Vermont Center and got selected in the Lottery on 10th April.
While I was browsing through the USCIS website on Yesterday, I noticed that the Status had got changed to RFE.
Further I dont know what is the Additional Documents required by USCIS? When I inquired, with my Sponsor he said he is yet to receive the details from the Attorney on what is the additional document required and when I approached the Attorney they conveyed that there was an RFE Notice sent against my Receipt and that they had received it during 18th July.
As Oct 2014, is nearly 2 Months away from Now, I am concerned on whether how much more time will it take to get my Work Permit Approved. Is there any Time frame for USCIS on approving the Work Permit.
Please Clarify.
I have the same doubt….I am on the same boat as u r
Same question here
It’s common for employers to not give the details of RFE . They will ask employee, if RFE required info that you have. RFE’s can be from company financials to client letters.
My Case status is in Initial review as of 07/29 .Received date April 10th but my Employer says he got RFE 10 days back .Did any one of you faced this situation ?
My Case status is till now in initial review but my employer said he got the RFE letter 10 days back .is the USCIS case status site is down for this long ?
Hi All,
I have got the approval notice. Do I need to go to the same consulate for visa stamping mentioned in the notice or can I go to any other city also?
RP or PP??
Any non-AD/RP Approvals 2day??
My Petition was approved was Yesterday.. Thanks Raghu for your Forum. It helped a lot..
My petition was approved yesterday! Thanks for all the helpful information on this website. Good luck to you all 🙂
Non-AD/RP/VT
What is the Series or the receipt # . Mine is EAC14146*****
Mine is EAC1414054xxx. It took about three and a half months to get approved! Good luck!
Thanks PTL.& Congrats
Congrats. Stay tuned for H1B Visa interview experiences.
Hi Raghu,
Its already Mid July and my employer says he hasn’t heard any thing on my case yet. No rejection nor approval. Its confusing and a lot of decisions are waiting on this. Could you please tell me if this is normal or am I overreacting? Am I supposed to hear anything by now? Is there anyone else in the same boat?
If you follow what’s happening in this thread you should know the answer by now.
That’s not the answer people expect from u Raghu.
If someone is applying for H1B, they are expected to have some degree of understanding about the process. If someone doesn’t want to spend time to learn what to expect or what’s going on with USCIS even after 3.5 months since this H1b season started , I can’t reply to a question that has been answered multiple times in this comments thread or in several other video interviews and blog posts.
Dear Mr Raghu
What degree of understanding you think the OP doesn’t have? What he asked was a simple question and it is obvious he is asking because he doesn’t know it. If it is already answered, post a link so that the OP can understand.Just because you are knowledgeable on something, doesn’t mean everyone else would be. If you are too frustrated and don’t want to respond, just don’t. That’s much better than posting some crap like this.
Excellent reply Ashok. This process is not easy for any of us… insted of that crap.. we need help and support… if Mr Raghu hates to do this, then why create a page like this???? it does not made any sense….
He could have searched in the blog with same keywords. Total article in the blog about H1B is over 1000. Most basic questions are answered in just this thread. Plus several video interviews explaining what to expect from the lottery. If the person had scrolled few more comments in this thread would be sufficient to find the answer. I bet there are over 500 comments in this blog post with answer with exact same question.
I did my best to answer several 100’s of questions just in the thread. If the question is new, tough to find answers, then most times, I have responded. Few could have slipped. Unfortunately some folks want answers handed over to them.
Hi Raghu,
1) Have you ever heard Rejection after RFE ?
2) is it possible for someone to get rejection after RFE status?
3) What are the %age of getting rejection on RFE?
4) What could be the reason for rejection after RFE?
Thanks.
I can answer only one question – Yes, H1B can be rejected after RFE. There’s no official rejection rate published. My guess about 15% of selected H1B applications.
Any answer, Raghu?? I have same questions please!!! thanks!
Hello Ragu,
Every one I know have received there rejection packages or acceptence.
But still I never got my package back.
Do you think my employer is bluffing?
h1b petition approved today. Non AD/RP, CA service center
CONGRATS!!! did u got RFE before the approval? how long does it took your complete process? thanks!
i didnt get any RFE, it directly changed to approved. it took almost three months for me.
so, u started the process in May??? I thought all the ppl start after April 10. Congrats! I am in RFE status 🙁 so impatient 🙁
My process alao started on April 10.
@Reedy123
Got RFE on Jun 17th but we received RFE letter after one week and they asked us to submit the supporting documents by Sep12th.
Call USCIS helpline number.
Hi,
My case status changed to RFE on June 19th. Till now attorney did not receive the RFE letter . Usually how long it takes to receive the hard copy of RFE? Any one is in the same boat like me?
I am on the same boat as you are. My application status got changed to RFE on June 12 and I got informed by my employer on June 24 on the supporting docs asked by the USCIS. And the deadline for submitting the asked documents is on Sept 30.
For my RFE, it took about 3 weeks to receive the RFE hard copy. Mine was premium processing.
Hi MM,
what was your RFE about?
for me it took week and a half. they dont email the RFE they send a hard copy to the lawyer. I called USCIS and they did not give any information, they said the only give information to the employer :S
My receipt number belong to 144 series…On Monday(7th July) my Status has changed from Initial Review to Request for Evidence??? What is the success percentage of h1b after getting a RFE
I am on the same boat. The RFE is raised to produce more supporting documents to process further. IN my RFE case, they have asked for below docs
1. MSA/SOW
2. Client Letter
3. Letter from my manager stating my roles and responsibilities
Once submitted, they will review it again for further processing.
how long does it takes after u re submit all the RFE documents? I am on the RFE status and my lawyer just said that USCIS requested docuemts from my company not from me… they did not said anything else to me 🙁
I am yet to submit all the docs. Trying to get cleint letter. Deadline given by USCIS is 30 Sept 2014 to submit the docs
utkarsh – even i got same rfe…. can plz help on the 1 and 3 documents?…. please mail reply on [email protected]
one of my friend got the receipt yesterday!
Me waiting for lottery results still..
Just wondering if there are chances still?
Has the attorney informed him now or the receipt has come just now?
Hi Raghu;
My Name is Anandhapadmanaban Madhavan, I got selected in the Lottery on 10th April 2014. My Receipt Number is EAC1414150183. It was filed in Vermont Processing Center in the Regular Processing Category.
I checked out the status of my Receipt in the USCIS.ORG, it says INITIAL REVIEW. I Validated it just now (9th July @11:25 AM IST).
Could you please let me know, what is the least possible date for getting an update on the Status of the Review that is being conducted by the USCIS.
Is it wise enough to convert the processing into a Premium Process Now by paying an additional amount of USD 1500.00
Please Clarify.
Hi,
Are you not following any of the blog post or comments? Not only Raghu, nobody can answer when the status will change. You have to wait patiently as like many others case are similar to you. You never know yours might be approved and the status will change soon. Don’t go for premium processing now as from your post I can see you are from India, you can’t start working anyway from Oct 1st. So wait for some more time as in some cases, converting to PP might lead to RFE. So wait for a month and you might get an answer.
Thank You. It’s not possible for me to answer to every comment when folks don’t want to read and spend time to learn the process.
Hi All;
A Quick Update on my Receipt, The Status shows as RFE (Request for Evidence).
Raghu, Please guide me how to proceed further
Anandhapadmanaban Madhavan
Again take some time to read the blog posts else don’t be lazy enough to just post questions. If there are no answers, you can ask. But there are answers out there. You don’t need to do anything for RFE right now. Your employer’s attorney will get the hard copy of the RFE which will have the details about RFE. It takes 1-2 weeks for them to get the hard copy. If the RFE is about some docs from you, the employer will ask the docs from you else if it is related just to the employer, they will take care. Just keep checking with the employer about the RFE details. Once they respond it, again it takes its time and you never know. You might get approval in 15days to 2 months. Good Luck
Hi Raghuram,
Need your help in understanding the process.
I have received the “Receipt Number” on 3rd July from the attorney, whats next?
Everything is explained in the H1B Topic blog posts. Read through them and get back to me.
You got your receipt number on July 3??? Could you please provide more details like your receipt number and did your Employer provide any info as to why so late?
Hi Mohit,
I do not have any idea on why so late and all.. Even from then, i am seeing the case status and its not ‘Post Decision Activity’. But still now i didn’t hear anything from my employer about the documents and the updates. Any suggestions
Hi,
I have not heard anything till now from my attory,nor got any rejection package,pls suggest.
Hi Raghu,
Need your suggestion on below concern.
My application was picked up in the lottery but the status shows as RFE and they are asking for docs like
1. SOW
2. MSA
3. Client letter + many more
I could manage to get all docs except end client letter. and client is reluctant to give letter and email also stating as per company policy they can’t provide client letter.
Can you please advise what is the alternative of end client letter to move it forward.
Your attorney is the best person to handle this. Typically the email saying we don’t give end -client letter is accepted by USCIS.
Thank you for your response.
1) Will it work if I produce the recent email communication showing I am working in the project + org hierarchy.
2) Will it work if I get an email from my colleague of same project where client manager is reluctant to send an email?
These are serious legal issues pertaining to your case. Only your attorney can advise what to do.
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Got H1 approval today. AD/VT/RP – EAC141xxxxxx
Thanks you everyone. Thanks Raghu 🙂
Hi ST,
Could you please let us know your complete Receipt Number. Mine is a Non AD / VC / RP.
My Receipt # is EAC14141501XX. The Status as per USCIS website is still in INITIAL REVIEW.
Hi,
My receipt # is EAC141385xxxx. It was in INITIAL REVIEW since April first week.
Hi ST; Thanks for providing the Details. Mine was under Initial Review since Last Week. I got the Receipt from my Employer on 25th April, 2014.
Hope I should get the Result of the Review on or before the End of July 2014.
Be patient, it can take more time as well. Hopefully you will receive it soon 🙂
All the best!
Thanks for the Support ST. Could it take time till next year’s Lottery.
Its my Dream to come and work in THE UNITED STATES.
I would feel lucky, if my Petition gets approved before end of July 2014.
Congrats.
@ST.. can u reveal next 3 number after 141.. i m waiting too for 3 months. EAC141375***
Hi Raghu,
I heard that USCIS expects Detailed Experience letter to approve H1-B petition otherwise it issues RFE if we submit experience letter which only describes designation, start date & end date. Could you please confirm? Generally company doesn’t give detailed experience letter.
Please reply!
Thanks & Regards,
Haven’t seen anyone reporting such RFE yet. But, USCIS can ask all those questions if required and make it difficult to get approval.
Thanks Raghu. Appreciate your help
Thanks Raghu. Appreciate your help.
Hi,
I have got RFE asking for client letter. and latest MSA and SOW
Raghu, we will be happy if you wake-up again and answer our questions.
Hi Raghu,
I believe you would answer this query, please do. I have heard from lot of people that there are chances of people getting H1b approved or RFE without having any signs of receipt generation notification/ lottery results or check being encashed. Is there any truth in this?Should we be thinking in this angle at all?
Good one Mohit … I am on the same boat or situation as of today … Look forward for a positive response from Raghu on this … Cheers !
Chances are close to NIL. Unless there is a miracle waiting to happen.
Thanks !
Got an email from my employer/attorney … Its a “REJECT” … Guess less hopes on cases like us !
Finally our company has announced the H1B results, out of 42 people 16 are selected that too all are High level operational management level guys bad luck still ride on IT guys
You mean selected in the lottery or approved??
Both Reddy, Selected and approved
Did they even apply for all 42 people?
Any one waiting for return package????
Yep Mohan .. Still waiting on it !! I am on regular process + cap subject ! Any hopes or is it just snail mail time wait for applications like us ?
non AD
pp
still waiting
When can I expect the result of h1b status? Mine is non-AD/RP…picked in the lottery
Hi Raghu, any new update from immigration girl . For my case I have still not heard anything from my employer ( huge MNC ) in India.
Hi Raghu,
Received a H1B petition approval however can I get clarity on H1B interview like how soon I can start attend the H1B visa interview .
My LCA Employment start date : 24/01/2014
My case recipient : WAC141445XXXX / Non-AD /RP
I got email from my employer today early morning that my application was not picked in lottery 🙁 !! Its an end for 3 months long pain .. Thanks Raghu for all your efforts and keep going 🙂
Sorry Harish. Try next year. Keep visiting the blog 🙂
i got my rejection package … hard luck this year … Non AD /PP
Hi Raghu,
I have got the following email yesterday night from the lawyer that filed the H1B petition on behalf of my employer.
“I apologize for the delay in response as your employer is in the process of handling your case at this time and I am awaiting their guidance. Please reach out to your recruiter regarding the status of your case.”
does this imply that my case was selected?
thanks a lot!
Nope. Talk to your employer.
Hi Raghu,
I have a question.
yesterday I got the following email from the lawyer that filed my petition.
“I apologize for the delay in response as your employer is in the process of handling your case at this time and I am awaiting their guidance. Please reach out to your recruiter regarding the status of your case”
does this mean that my petition was selected in the lottery?
thanks a lot!
why are you posting the same comment in 2 different names?
I posted first comment, it didn’t show up, then I posted it again. no hard feelings
Ok.
Can anyone please give me information on how do we get to know if my employer has filed an application for H1B ? we havent heard anything from USCIS whether its selected in lottery or not. Is there a possibility to call USCIS to ask if they have recieved an application for me for H1B?
Can anyone tell me how to identify if my application is regular or premium.. My status is post decision activity on May 23… and still same.. and employer says i have to go visa stamping in july last week
Ask employer to give the receipt for paying premium fees.
Oh Man. No need to worry about whether is it reg or premium. Your petition is approved. Congrats.
If you are in India, you need to get visa stamping and you can travel to US starts from 1st Oct.
I heared that, we can attend the Visa Interview Only after Aug 1’st.Is it true.
On or after July 3rd u can attend interviews fr stamping. 90 days or less should be the diff between stamping and employmnt start.
90 Days is only for Students. I’m not aware of such rules for H1B.
I got my H1 petition go thru the 2014 Lottery successfully. The case status shows “Initial Review” with “On May 14, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. ”
It has been this way from the date – May 14th. Any idea how long it takes for it change? What should i be expecting next? Any help/suggestions guys?
Thanks!
BB
I got an email from my employer that my package and cheque is returned but the notice of action says, “you mentioned wrong employment start date. if you think it is an error, please re-submit the case with all the previous documentation”. My employer said they are going to correct it and submitting the amendment forms through over night shipping and they confirmed with USCIS by calling them. my employer is hoping that it was selected in the lottery. The interesting point is the notice of action dated as May 14th but i received it on June 19th. Actually, I lost hopes long time back but suddenly the email popped up in my inbox on June 19th. So if you didn’t receive a notice, and no package returned , this could also be a possibility like it happened to me. I waiting for the acknowledgement of the resubmitted case. I will keep you posted.
my application is returned on last friday. employer informed me today. game is over for this year.
Is there any issues with thread updates?.
What about regular h1b.
It seems most of regular petitions are getting approvals this week….waiting for mine – non-AD/RP….ANY PREDICTIONS???
I still have not heard anything back from USCIS, neither a receipt nor the package (reject). Not sure if there are few others with the same situation.
Yes, I’m.
I was on same page till june 19th. I got an email from my employer that my package and cheque is returned but the notice of action says, “you mentioned wrong employment start date. if you think it is an error, please re-submit the case with all the previous documentation”. My employer said they are going to correct it and submitting the amendment forms through over night shipping and they confirmed with USCIS by calling them. my employer is hoping that it was selected in the lottery. The interesting point is the notice of action dated as May 14th but i received it on June 19th. Actually, I lost hopes long time back but suddenly the email popped up in my inbox on June 19th. So if you didn’t receive a notice, and no package returned , this could also be a possibility like it happened to me. I waiting for the acknowledgement of the resubmitted case. I will keep you posted.
@disqus_fvLePgaTb1:disqus – Great ! Good for you. I got my package back saying “Missing LCA” as the rejection reason. My lawyer says he did include the LCA with the package and gave us a copy of the whole package that he sent. He has returned the package to USCIS again with a cover letter saying we did include the LCA and the rejection reason is wrong. I am not sure if USCIS is going to reconsider my case. We are just taking a shot at it ! Its a weird case for me.
btw my application is AD PP !!
Hi Guys,
WAC141445xxxx / Non-Ad/RP Case status is moved Post-decision activity..big relief and finally I got my peace of mind back too.
Thank you Raghu !
Hi, i believe my petition got approved because of the below message under ‘Post Decission Activity’ window, please confirm
“On June 19, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice”
Its Non – AD/ RP / Vermont center .. whats the series ?
EAC1414****
It’s Non-AD/RP/CA and series is WAC14143*****
Do you know the next steps in my case?
Hi I have not got my receipt number yet…I was picked up in lottery and it was notified on 5th may .Just wanted to know if thr is a delay from USCIS or issue with my application
Raghu how do i identify that my case is regular or premium.. my employer says they r changing from regular to premium… what hey do what is the procedure… canyou please tell… my status went into post decision activity on May 23… just want to know…please tell
How we know that whether my name is selected in lottery or
not. please let me know any body will provide this info.
Hello Shankar,
Your lawyer or your company HR should have information. Nobody else will be able to provide this informaiton for you.
Finally, thank god… H1 approved …
Non ad, premium process, WAC1413****,
Receipt number received on April 17… Till June 10 status showed “acceptance”, June 11 status changed to initial review, June 18 status changed to “decision”
Note: there is no rule that premium process status shows only “post activity decision” for approved cases. I am writing this as note Bcoz , I have read previously in this forum that premium process approved cases shows only “post activity decision ” .
I came to know that I got RFE… Status didn’t changed to “RFE ” though. Only after uscis received my Response to RFE, status moved to “initial review” on June 11.
Thanks to all of you …
Thanks to raghu
And all the best.
Hello!! My status is initial review.. when it supposed to change? its no just 2 months for doing the initial review?
thanks!
Yeah … Sometimes uscis doesn’t update it on their website … For some it may be RFE when it is in initial review. I have seen such cases as well. I am just giving you an idea , I actually don’t know the period when it is going to change… Don’t worry all the best. It’s easy to tell but hard to wait… I have faced it…
any 144 series Non AD/RP approvals??? its been in intial review since long time….tensed….:(
I think initial review takes 2 weeks, is not it? we supposed to get answer before end of June … I think!
Any approvals non-AD/RP??
EAC141485**** approved on 17th June, 2014
Hi H1b Wait,
Could you please let me know the First Two XX as Mine is also in the same series EAC14141501XX
Thank u…
Mine is 14142xxxxxx….are they doing the processing based on the serial number????
Mine is 14142XXXXXXXX……got approved on 18th June….
Vermont center
Finally, received the status update from my Employer-“Rejected in lottery”. Game Over ! 🙁
Sorry. Try next time.
Got my H1 package back.
Finally at least you have a closure..
Don’t worry, sooner or later you will know. I was AD/PP/CA. Not decided on plan B yet. When does your OPT expire? Is this your last chance?
Ya only reason I was concerned was because of my travel.But after consultation with attorney, thats not a problem. No, I have 2 more chances with OPT ext..
whyus ..just curious Did lawyer say that you can travel with COS pending ?? that might triggera consular approval correct ??
As answered by many attorneys as well, travelling when (and if ) your h1 with cos application in under process will cause the COS part of your application being abandoned (not H1 itself). So, your H1 will still be approved. The only thing you have to do is go out of US before your OPT expires (and after October 1st) to get H1 stamping to come into H1 status. This can be done by going to Canada if you have a US masters.
Pooja, did you receive any notice mentioning “not selected in random selection” along with package. please confirm
I haven’t. I emailed the paralegal the day I received the notification asking for a rejection notice (electronic copy) but haven’t heard back from them.
Hi, I did not get any updates from my employer regarding the
lottery selection, how to track to get the status of lottery whether I have got
selected or rejected?, please provide your answer or share the related
blog/discussion links
Hi, I did not any updates from my employer regarding the lottery
selection, how to track to get the status of lottery whether I have got
selected or rejected?
Hi, I did not get any updates from my employer regarding the lottery
selection, how to track to get the status of lottery selection, whether I have got selected or rejected?
hi raghu.
AD/RP/VT.. EAC14137*****
i got my receipt dated apr 17th on apr22.
more than 2 months, still my status is “initial receipt”. i am little concerned as i see lot other numbers getting approve.
Your case is not same as other person’s case. Stop comparing with adjust or random receipt numbers. It can take upto 4 months.
Guys,
Here is the scenario
Person X is on OPT-STEM extension with validity up to next year. H-1B is approved..Can he/ She travel to India in August 2014 (before oct-1) and re-enter on F-1. What is jeopardizing H-1B status.???
Please help.
Hey Vito, I don’t know if you have already read the materials. But after the 2005 USCIS clarifications, if your H1B is approved and you have another visa (OPT) then you are free to go to India and come back on the same visa (F1). Your H1 will not kick in until 10 days before Oct 1. So, you are fine travelling in other visa status but not H1. (But it’s better not to get H1 stamping when visiting in Aug because, consulate officer may cancel F1 while stamping H1. Instead, come back in F1 and go to India again after October to get H1 stamping). Murthy’s has clearly described this case.
Thank you very much whyus. for getting back.. I did read about this online but I just wanted to make sure and also i read something about jeopardizing H-1B status if I traveled before the start date but I guess that might something before 2005…
Thank you again though…
You, you can after H1b approval. what did you attorney say?
Hi Raghuram — Today my employer called me and informed me that , I am NOT selected in the lottery process. Bad luck. But I wanted one infmation from you. My status was updated withe receipt number VRN150500XXX. What does VRN means/stands for?. Just for curiosity . Thanks in advance.
was urs RP or PP ?
My status is still under “initial review”. I have read in some other site that it takes from 2 to 6 months to adjudicate under Regular processing. In case if it takes more than 6 month, what are the chances to get acceptance? were there any cases where people got acceptance even after 6 or 9 month?
Same here buddy!
Mine was also WAC141445xxxx under Non-AD/RP till now it’s initial review stage only however next to my numbers status are changed to other step (almost 70% numbers are changed ) but they haven’t done for anything to my case number..
May be we need some expert opinion here.
Hi Raghu ..Don’t fail to reply us.
Cheers,VJ
Dear All;
Though it is understandable that the Work Permit Period will start only from Oct 1st, 2014 – Is there is any Time Frame before which we can get the Selected Petitions approved by the USCIS.
Hi, I am AD/PP. My attorney tells they heard nothing back from USCIS. I am on F1 OPT (valid till next year) and am planning to travel to India this month. Now. I am not sure if it’s safe? I am seeing a person who got his H1 directly approved without receipt couple of days back.. I am confused..
For some reason my post has not been posted.. I guess it had a link in it that is why…I have removed the link..
until you receive the return package ,, you do not know if you have selected or not. I am not an expert just sharing my opnion, since your H-1B was filed with a particular Alien number when you exit the country USCIS ‘MAY’ perceive you as abandoning the peition
just google abadonment of petition( I was not able to post the link)
Again not trying to scare you. If this a family emergency or a function which you need to attend then you can go and should go. Now in case you do receive your rejection package then no issues and you can re-enter on valid f-1 visa, valid opt card and I-20 signature.
if H-1b gets approved i believe the same opinion holds. Do get with your attorney and share what he say
Thanks for the information. But my reasoning is, if at all they took up my case for processing, I should have long heard the result as it is Premium processing. So, only possibility now is it should directly come as h1b approved or come as rejected ? I don’t know if something PP is still under process for accepted ones.. Any thoughts on this? Thanks again
Well the truth is none and none of us know how the USCIS actually functions did ny one expect the approval to come through without receipting first… Ye sI agree since it is PP you should have heard earlier but you should have also received the return package by now which you did not.. so we do not know exactly know what is happening..
you might want to wait see till the end of the week may be to figure things out for sure..
Thanks again for the reply Vito. Have asked the attorney again if they are receiving the rejected application submitted along with mine. Strange enough luck is not favoring me to even send a rejection mail. I have scheduled my travel this week and am so confused..
My previous posts were not posted.. I am not sure why??
Haven’t heard anything yet. AD/PP/CA.
Hi Pooja, what does your attorney say? I thought it was certain we got rejected.. but some guys are telling otherwise..
@whyus:disqus: She told me that the packages have been trickling in since two weeks now, but she hasn’t seen my package yet. She told me that she’s never noticed a direct approval w/o any prior notice/receipt. She just can’t tell me officially that I’m rejected because there’s no news about my package.
Especially being PP, I guess we can be certain of the rejection.. (I thought so and even made travel plans) but post from a guy below surprised me. At this point, I am just hoping to hear anything back from USCIS – rejection is fine too..
Same here, just need an official update. But at this point PP or RP doesn’t really matter. Yes, the guy has posted the news of getting approval directly, but I need atleast 4 more to post the same to believe that this could happen to me. I’m emailing the paralegal now to verify if the check got cleared. Yes, I agree, at this point, rejection is fine too.
I am same like you, Non AD/PP. my attorney said “it looks like you will not get H1B number”. he used word ‘looks like’ because as you mentioned, they cant use official firm language as nothing has been informed by USCIS. But I left hope as now at this time all PPs are in waiting list and chances are very very very less. if somebody rejected, then only possible.. better to go for plan B. we can always stop on plan B when we will be selected. Those ear of only one prosperous country of US gone now. Opportunities are every where in the Globalization era. Couple of my friends and relatives living in Canada. I have not heard any negative views from them about living in Canada.
I got an update form my attorney that they got my petition back. AD/RP/VT
Hard luck. I am the only one amongst my friends and colleagues who didn’t get selected in lottery 🙁
Just got an update from my attorney about my returned packet…… Thank you…..
is it PP or RP?
RP
I also just received my return package. 🙂
Hi,
My H1b was not selected in the lottery; I dont have OPT STEM Extension; I am unaware of colleges which offer CPT from the first day…
I would be grateful if anyone can list colleges near Michigan which offer CPT from first semester
Michigan Technological University
Hi All;
Its Good to Hear, that some of the Receipts are getting Approved atlast. Mine is EAC14141501xx, I got the Receipt Details from my Employer on 25th April.
Can anyone tell me, when can I expect this to be approved. It is a RP / Non AD / Processed at Vermont.
Mine is EAC141405xxxx (non-AD/RP/VT) and still is under initial review. It’s been a while since I’ve received my receipt notice, but the status hasn’t changed. Hopefully I will hear something back before the month ends! Good luck to you!
Same with me. My EAC#EAC1414550XXX. This was shared by my project manager on May-20. Till today the status is under “Initial Review”. But one of my friend (not sure about his EAC#) got the status as “Post Decision Activity” and his processing has been commenced including dependent for H4
Could you Please let us know, what is your Friends Receipt Number
My case status is changed to RFE today 🙁
Received rejection notice today… 🙁 in a way I am happy to have atleast some conclusion…
Good luck to all !
See you all next year
any hope for us ppl who are still waiting for receipt?
I say 99.9% chances of receiving package back. Unless your employer already received it and haven’t passed the info to you.
Hi Raghu
If packet is not yet returned do we have still hopes for getting receipts?
I checked with attorney and until yesterday evening no updates yet from USCIS. I am RD/RP.
Here’s how to transfer H1B visa before H1b start date in October.
http://192.138.19.181/h1b-transfer-before-start-date/
Any one received receipts in this week?
I got an RFE. Raghu what are the chances of approval in case of RFE based on your experience. Receipt WAC14141*****
r u in RD/AD? can u pls tel
RD/RP
Guys Don’t loose hopes those who have not received receipt yet. I was one of those who was waiting till today for receipt number. Just before some time my HR told me that your H1B is approved, I never received receipt number till date. I am RP/AD EAC14137#####.
On May 30, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER.
Even my attorney and HR never received receipt, and now its done.
So i would say until and unless you do not get your packet back wait for it. 🙂
Hope that will happen to me tomorrow
Congrats Shekhar!
Could you please let us know how your HR received this information (via email)? I believe there should be some date for your receipt, so could you please check and let us know the same?
thanks for your help.
Yes date was receipt date was 17th of April but neither my Attorney nor my HR received any receipt from USCIS. So we were thinking that petition has not been selected in the lottery.
1. Did you happen to check if your cheque was encashed earlier?
2. How did your attorney/HR come to know of your status now, vide email/mail?
3. And congrats for you getting picked in the lottery, you seem to be one lucky guy!!!! Hope u make good use of this opportunity…
Its true that encashment of cheque does means you are selected in the lottery but there are cases who are picked up in the lottery but their cheque isnt encashed. Mine was encashed on 3rd June. where my h1b got approved on 30th of May.
About status, Attorney received mail from USCIS about h1b approval. Packet is not yet received.
And yes I am lucky as i have seen people having tough time. Yuupp definitely ..proud to be part of innovation team of a company pioneer in #Cloud #Flash#storage.
Thanks for your wishes. Good luck.
PS -I am trying to get more information from Attorney and USCIS why i never received any receipt or cheque encashment updates or DSO SEVIS updates. If i get any i will post here which can be helpful to someone who was floating in same boat like me.
my lawyer also informed me the same as i havent heard anything back , no lottery result nor have i recieved the rejection package yet. I dont know what exactly to expECT.
Hi..may I know what happened to your case? I didn’t get any updates until now in my case.
i got my package bak in 4th week of june
thanks for the reply..am waiting for my package..
Yes. It is quite true. I am from CTS and one of my friend got the receipt 3-4 days back only. Immigration team does not hide anything and inform candidates as soon as they receives the notice. It was Non AD/REG case, no idea about processing center. Current status is in RFE .
NON AD/RP EAC14144XXXXX got approved on 9th June. Thanks to Raghu for such a great forum. All the best to all who are waiting for approval.
I am on h4 and want to start work on f1 or anything, can anybody tell me how to get college admission which can allow me to work.
Raghu, couple of days ago, I have posted this in new forum but I am unable to see my post there.
Please help me in this. How can h4 guy work in USA, getting f1 or study work visa , anything like that 🙂
Did you post at happyschools.com/forums/?
Yes…
Did your employer/lawyer receive it today? Or had they received it a long time ago and decided to inform you now?
Hi,
My H1b was not selected in the lottery; I am on OPT STEM Extension and have about 4 months left; I am unaware of colleges which offer CPT from the first day…
I would be grateful if anyone can list a few colleges which offer CPT from the first day… My only aim is to keep my current job going.
Goldey-Beacom College, DE
Lamar University, TX (?)
University of Texas, TX
Sullivan University, KY
University of Florida, FL
South Florida University, FL
I found this info from comments in this blog, you’ll have to scroll all the way down to find them. i wish there was a way to sort / filter the comments to find things easily. i don’t have details on these universities, you’ll have to do your own research. FYI, i am in the same situation as you. i just haven’t heard back about my petition yet. at this point, i’m pretty sure it was not selected.
Thanks a lot. I will touch base with the Goldey-Beacom College tom; its the closest to my place of work and I see that it has weekend classes… Thank you…
I got a mail from my employer, that i got selected through H1B.
He sent me the receipt number too. So glad.. I literally lost all my hopes and was not even thinking about it
Congrats. Could you please share the first 8 digits of the receipt no.?
WAC14140
Did your employer/lawyer receive it today? Or had they received it a long time ago and decided to inform you now..
this is old receipt dated 1oth april
Today i got the mail from attorney that my H1 was returned stating “not selected in the random process”. But my DSO college official has provided me a receipt number a month back stating my SEVIS has been updated.
Can anyone faced a similar issue before..Greatly appreciate any help..
Ask the attorney for the scanned copy of the notice from USCIS that says your H1-B case was not selected in the lottery process. If they provide you the notice then you have to trust the attorney and accept the fact that your case was not selected.
My attorney has provided me the scanned copy of the rejection and similarly my college official has also provided me the screen shot of my SEVIS page which has the receipt number.
If your attorney provided you with the scanned copy of the notice from USCIS that says not selected in the lottery then you have go with the attorney’s word because the attorney gets H1-B approval/rejection notice, not DSO.
Try entering the receipt number that DSO gave you into USCIS website and see what you get; I suspect it will say the case not found.
Received my package back. Just got an email from the attorney this morning. Went through the rejection notice and it says “USCIS received your petition during this time-frame however it was not among those randomly selected for processing.” Surprised by the fact that a random computer generated process decides fate.Thanks Raghu for this forum and all the guys posting their updates. Signing off.
Finally a closure from attorney – “We have received confirmation
that the H-1B filed on your behalf was not accepted for
processing under the Fiscal Year 2015 H-1B quota.”
Currently, I am on OPT-STEM extension which expires on October, 14th, 2014. My H1-B case was filed under Advanced degree with Premium Processing.
Non AD / RP, WAC14143XXXXX approved on Jun 3
Non AD / RP, WAC14143XXXXX approved on Jun 3.
Congrats, mine Non AD / RP, WAC14141XXXXX is still in Initial Review stage. How it’s possible?
WAC14143xxxxx changed to RFE
WAC14143XXXXX approved.
Good 2 hear and.Congrats
Yours NON-AD or AD /RP ?????
Non AD / RP
AD / RP
Congrats, mine Non AD / RP, WAC14141XXXXX is still in Initial Review stage. How it’s possible?
Hi, as i have not received the receipt# till today , i accepted the fact that my case has not been selected for H1 – B this year, now i would like to know my options. I am currently on I -94, is it possible to file a fresh L1-B from US itself, or i need to go back to India and then only can apply for Fresh L1-B through the current employer ? Any suggestions ???
your case is complex it will better if you to take a expert opinion instead of us.
I am on L1B too and now visa for only 6 months. You said fresh L1B that means I assume you have used total 5 years duration. if not then it will be an extension of 2 years. In that case, I think you can apply for L1B extension from here as the extension is basically for getting new I-94 for another 2 years but no need to stamp visa if you are in USA. But if you go outside US before expire of current I-94, then you have to file for L1B extension + visa stamp from India. LIFE IS HARD EVEN IF WE ARE IN AMERICA.
Thanks KK, can i ask my employer to file the L1-B extension even though i am currently on I-94, as i was told that extension cannot be filed on I-94 and ext on L1-B must be file atleast a day before L1-B VISA expiry date. Is this not true ?
Guys,
Any H1B Approval letter on WAC 143 0R 144 series receipt numbers under Non-AD/RP.
Finger crossed 🙂
Need to wait at least another 15 to 20 days or else till July 2014.
AD/RP – Got an email from my lawyer – “File returned; not selected in the lottery”.
Hey Raghu bro!!
my receipt is wac14143*****
i just checked today that the person who is two no. less and who is two
no. more than my no., have been approved yesterday. and many more near my number have been approved or given RFE.
What does this mean? When will i get my approval. My status is still showing “Inital review”
How are they approving… is it random or based on company or name?
is Approval process still not decoded till now by you or any expert 🙂
It’s serial Random Selection process includes background check feedback and other formulas in it, don’t worry and too early to pay attention but according me , you will need wait another 15 days to hear a response from them.next update for WAC 143 & 144 Series on June 16th 2014.
I just emailed my attorney regarding any update on my petition. In her own words “I received two rejected H-1B packages for other clients yesterday. I anticipate that within the next week, I will receive all rejections.” Such is life. I believe its over 🙁 All the best and congrats to the one who are selected..!!
Non-AD/PP Packet received today
AD/RP/VT
Package returned, not selected in the lottery.
Are they providing any rejection receipt?
My package returned today. Didn’t get selected in the lottery. 🙁
Non-AD/PP Packet received today.. 🙁
Good luck to all those who got selected..
thanks to happyschools.com for your help.
Tough luck. It’s brutal world we live in. Are you based in USA?
This blog has been truly helpful during these tough times. Raghu, are there any colleges providing CPT from day one in the Bay Area (apart from ITU)?
Yes..
i am sure even i will get my package back soon Non AD /PP
my receipt # has been on “INITIAL RECEIPT” FOR 1.5 MONTHS
EAC141375****
Have ppl started getting “approval”? should i panic now of getting RFE bcoz of delay?
AD/RP/VT
Typo..
“INITIAL REVIEW”
MINE WAS INITIAL REVIEW FOR SIMILAR AMOUNT OF TIME AND NOW “REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE”.
Finally got rejection letter yesterday. (not selected in lottery) PP/AD california.
Hi Guys
Any one received receipts in this week?
EAC14140XXXXX got approved …..regular non AD
When did you got your Receipt
june 4th
sorrry..receipt was received on april 10nth as per uscis …got approved on june 4th…
receipt was recieved on april 10nth….approval on june 4th…
if u dont mind could u paste next two digits please?
EAC14140??XXX
Hi, i am still waiting for lottery result. don’t know the status as of now.
Still there is a hope for positive result??????????
I don’t think so.
Hi, i am still waiting for lottery result. don’t know the status as of now.
Still there is a hope for passitive result…
No more hopes , its time for plan B. U shud get the rejection package now soon, all rejection packages have started to reach the attorney all lottery results are already anounced
Hi Raghu,
I’m currently on H4 visa. Got thru H1B lottery this year Non AD/Regular processing, 4 year engg degree in Biotechnology) I received a RFE(saw online) yesterday but yet to get it in mail.What kind of RFE can I expect?Thanks
Aishwarya
It can be simple to complex 11 page RFE. Send me a the copy when you get it. Thanks.
Thanks for your response. I will send the RFE once I get it. Can I also know if this is a situation that people in the past has gone through succesfully or a tough one to go through !non IT engg grads in IT esp one’s like me 🙁
Depends on RFE, employer’s response.
I can guess right Raghu! Education and experience evaluation in details would be reqd like my case.
NON IT are getting my one more friend from biotech RFE!u can get in touch with her
How shall I contact her ?
Hi Aishwarya, Whats the Current Status of Your H1B??
RFE requested -educational credential evaluation. You have same situation?
How much of Work experience do you HAve??
3 years
Approved 🙂
my h1b details
approval oct 2007-
stamped aug 2008
expiry oct 2010
Will I be cap exempt can I apply for h1b now?
Not sure if I asked in the right forum but pls advise me
Post your question in the H1B section under Forums.
Some guy named Mohan below asked for this receipt number “Wac1417151048”. If its H1B application or not. (I am not sure if its H1B extension or something else)
When i checked case status belonging to that receipt number i found this.”On June 3, 2014, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. “
I-129 is H1b but this will can be transfer, extension or Cam-Exempt H1B.
Many RP non AD got approval/ post decision 141 and 147 series yesterday.
Hi,
Mine is EAC14147XXXXX and it is still in Initial review. Dis you mean all 147 series got decision yesterday?
u shld get soon..Dont worry mine 141 havent got yet but in my series most of them got
mine..EAC141375**** got apr 14th as selected lottery. can u tell you next 3 #s. after 141? is it at initial review still as mine?
They are not doing in order of receipts many friend 147 141 RP got approval mine 140 hence its random.So we have to wait!
Tnx for d info. hope we get soon
mine is EAC14137*** is your same in same range? waiting me too
Hi,
Mine is EAC14147XXXXX and witth gods grace got it approved yesterday .. now how do we get appointment for visa stamping interview .. normally how long from here will take for that interview ?
U have to get they 1 797 form from ur employeer and book visa slot in usa consulate u need to book 1 month prior since it will be booked soo u can get ur stamping by july mid.
AD/RP: The attorney do not have any update of my petition. We are still waiting for good/bad news. Does any of you know a School, that provides CPT from the every first day in Florida? Now I am outside US, but I really want to relocate to there, and I would like to figure out some plan b. Thanks in advance of all help.
University of Florida
Thanks Sakhu. Do you know another one specially in South Florida?
south florida university offers CPT. Do u have a masters degree from USA? what is ur visa status?
I am out of US, but I am planning to start a masters.
if u dont have a masters now , and u are out of US then u need to apply for F1 visa then CPT is granted after 1st semester only if you have chosen a field which requires CPT from sem 1. Every college has its own rules and regulations of giving CPT for a particluar field . i wud suggest you speak with the admission officer and get more info before making any decisions.
Another doubt. Even that I am outside US right now, Am I able to ask for CPT from day 1?
do u have an offer already? it shud be related to ur field of studies
No, I dont. I am out of US, but I am planning to start a masters and try to find some work with CPT authorization.
do u already have a US degree?
Can any one please tell me is Wac1417151048 a h1b application or not.
yes it is
If this is H1B receipt then this is strange, Check this status.
“On June 3, 2014, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you.”
Something is going on in USCIS still. Even God doesnt know.
It can be a cap exempted petition..
Raghu can u please check this and reply so that many of them can have a hope.
This one can be extension or cap exempt or transfer of H1B visa…… not a new H1B Under Cap.
I-129 application is for H-1B.
Hi,
I got a receipt EAC14147XXXXX with notice date as Apr 29th and the status says initial review. Please advice when the status generally change.
Did you get the receipt for the first time today?
Yes.
when did u receive ur receipt number?
I got the reciept today from the company who had filed for me. I am not sure when they received. As per receipt the notice date is Apr 29th and received date 10th Apr.
Hi, my status is:Request for Evidence. could anyone please tell me what kind of evidence they might want? thank you very much!
check with your employer.
what is your receipt starts with?
status: Request for Evidence. Could anyone please tell me what kind of evidence they might want? thank you very much!
Any one from Tech Mahindra ?
Hi,
Please post if anyone filed through Atlanta base employer name: Corpsystems!
Hi,
Anyone who filed through employer name : Corpsystems!
My employer received back my H1 rejected package. Reason: Not selected in Lottery.
AD-PP-CA
AD/RP/CA : Got the rejection letter today from the attorney. On Opt extension and looking for an alternative. Hard to find a School that provides CPT from the every first day in St Louis Area .
Sullivan university provides CPT they have admissions for this summer session starting June 2014. They are in louisville KY.
You can contact
Vinay Patel, M.A.
International Admissions Officer
Sullivan University
Admissions Office
3101 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
[email protected]
Phone: (502) 413-8537
Fax: (502) 456-0040
I am on OPT Ext and didn’t got selected in lottery. Any schools near Charlotte, NC that provide CPT from first day.
Try for
Goldey-Beacom College it is closer and they give CPT from day 1 how ever students must live and work near Washington and new york area
This is what i recieved when i inquired about CPT with Goldey beacom college.
CPT can be approved for full time employment once the Change of Status has been approved, but not before that. When CPT is approved, permission to work is posted to Page 3 of the I-20 and the student is enrolled in a one-credit-hour CPT internship class, a net cost of $773. This has a one-year duration, and can be renewed the following year. Students must live and work within the Washington DC to New York City area.
This information is really helpful. thanks Sakhu!
Do you know of colleges in NJ, NY, Boston area that allow CPT from the first sem? thanks so much!
Goldey beacom in Delaware they allow u to work in NY and Washington DC. You dont have to attend college every day it will be once a month i guess. You can email the
Admissions Representative and ask any questions you have, she will email you all the details.
[email protected]
FYI – I spent like 3 hours talking to that person you you will be emailing from GBC last week.
sorry i didnt understand ?
I spent last week in NAFSA conference for Educators. I spent few hours talking about CPT, OPT with the person who actually handles applications, I-20, admission for international students in GB college.
and what did they say?
Hello Sakhu,
Do you know any colleges in Michigan which can offer CPT from day 1?
i am not sure if its from Day 1 but u can inquire
Michigan Technological University
this is what i recieved when i inquired with GBC for CPT currently i am on L2 and if i change to F1
(If your COS is approved before the session starts, the earliest CPT can legally begin is the Monday after your first class. If your CPT is approved in the middle of a session, you are welcome to apply as soon as you submit your approval notice to your academic advisor.)
If you are on L2, you can apply for EAD and apply for jobs right? Why are you looking for colleges?
yes i already have EAD card and i am working since 10 months on EAD, how ever my status will change to H4 IN OCT becuase i didnt get thru in lottery this year hence this is my plan B
Ok. that makes sense.
i have a question, currently i am on L2 i can start my first sem on L2 and request for COS which takes say 3 months , college is ready to give me CPT after i complete first sem . this is possible even if i am on L2 in first sem and then change to F1 from second sem and while on CPT? My college is asking me to do first do COS and then only i can start my first sem on F1 which is actually not correct because as per USCIS on L2 i can study full time
You’re welcome!
Thanks for your reply.
Thank you so much for the Help. But my place is around 260 miles away from Louisville. Most colleges provides CPT for the companies located in radius of 150-200 miles. This one exceeds that. Is it a good idea to talk to Mr. Patel about the first day CPT.
yes it does not matter where you work. i have a friend in st louis who travels once a month to louisville she is in same college doing MBA and on CPT working in st louis. And as you already have a degree from USA u will get CPT from day 1 its the same with my friend who is attending same college
Sakhu do you know any university in Texas that offers CPT from Day 1? Any information would be really appreciated
Lamar University
Univ of Texas El Paso
Thanks, Sakhu. Do you know of any colleges providing CPT from day one in the Bay Area (apart from ITU)?
California state university… u can inquire i am not sure if they give CPT from day 1. Its most unlikely. Colleges give CPT from second sem or after third sem min. Sullivan givens CPT from second SEM .And only if u have a US master degree and if ur course qualifies for CPT then u can get from day 1
Hi All;
I got my H1B Receipt from my employer on 25th April. My Receipt Number is EAC14141501XX. Received Date as per the Receipt is 10th April 2014 and the Notice Date as per the Receipt is 22nd April 2014. I had filed my Petition under Regular Category in Vermont Processing Center.
The Current Status as per USCIS Website is INITIAL REVIEW.
Please let me know, when can I expect the result of this Initial Review.
it can take between 2 – 4 months ( from April 10th )
Plz keep patience friend. You will get to know soon.
Even I haven’t received anything back yet. I think, we should wait for one more week as package return process is still in progress.
I applied my H1 in premium and i did not get my return package yet, is there any chance to get selected?
has anyone got updates for AD/RP WAC14137 series? mine is still in initial review
My employer has not yet shared the lottery results with anyone.
Is there any other way that we can track for the results ?
Guess there are no options until the sponsor reviles the information. am I correct ?
i’m in same boat. Haven’t heard anything yet about the lottery result!!
Which Organization ?
Same here…..Haven’t heard anything yet about the lottery result!! Filed Under Premium Processing…
check your manager in techmahindra for your h1 status
I checked with my Manager but he too said that there are no updates from Immigration team.
Have you received the receipt & when did u receive it ?
Please help me out. They are not disclosing any information..
Can anyone suggest if we can track the receipt number via passport details are so ?
No, your employer has to share your receipt details with you. After that, you can track your status on the website of USCIS.
If you are on F-1 Visa then you can ask your DSO about any changes on your Sevis Record. If you are selected it will show Pending H1B Status.
IS any one got receipt number recently .
Do we need to wait till June end or it is closed .( rejected )
my friend got on May 20 th May.
Non-ad/RP/WAC14144xxxxX
does anyone know when we can expect the results for EAC14148 series?
Relax Buddy, 144 and 145 Series are last 🙂
Approval is case to case basis. I know someone (Non AD/RP) in 14147 series getting approved last week. While there are people from earlier series yet to be decided on. Keep calm and enjoy your lottery selection.
There are some people I know (with series 148) who got their receipts recently. Courier services take unduly long at times to deliver your receipt to your employer. Please keep checking with your employer at the same time!
How to know receipt number provided by company is yours as in status checking uscis website don’t give give any information about you.
Ask your employer to send the scanned copy of the receipt. It should have your name along with the receipt number.
Just a test messgae. as i am not seeing any update on this blog for quite long time
My case status is in post decision activity and it says on May 6th the petition I129 was processed and sent to address on file. It does not say approved or rejected. What does this mean? Does anyone else’s status say this?
My case is in initial review state only. Don’t worry. Btw your receipt number starts with what WAC or EAC?
Good for you…. Congrats!!
Hi…My case status is in post decision activity..it says on May 6th your I129 petition was processed and sent to the address on file..It does not say approved or rejected..What does this mean? Does someone else’s status say this?
I have got receipt number today from my emplaoyer Non-AD/RP WAC14141XXXXXX. Its in initial review state. So do i need to any thing now to get to Post decision Activity state
Who is the employer?
Nothing go off to sleep.
I can’t share employer name but its a small/mid size company
Hi, Did your employer told you anything about when your cheque was encashed?
No they don’t give such information. They have given receipt number only.
How much time It could generally takes for application to be in Initial Review state
Hi, Can you please tell that is your employer told u anything about your cheque getting cleared?
what is receipt number. i think wac1414XX is long back generated number. kindly check and let me know
How to check whether it’s long back generated number
141 determines number of days starting from 1st October 2013….obviously working days!! 141 means either 21st April or 22nd April was the notice date of your receipt.
141 is old its generated in april 11 only 141 means 141 day from october 1 soo u shld get approval by june 10 wait for status change once ur status approved u get a form and go for stamping congrats ur 90% work is done
Hi;
My Receipt Number is EAC14141501XX, I got the receipt from my Employer on 25th April, 2014.
Please let me know, when can I expect update on my Receipt. The Current Status as per USCIS Website is INITIAL REVIEW
I work for an IT company and we filed a pretty large number of H1B petitions. Got receipts less than 1/2 of our filings — no new receipts in the past 2 weeks. All the remaining petitions are still unresolved — presumably they will returned due to lottery but we haven’t gotten ANY of those rejected packages yet. Very frustrating. I don’t think anyone has gotten rejected packages yet have they? In the past week we began to get RFEs as well as approvals on the petitions that were successfully filed under the lottery.
yes, even for my company it is same result. I am one of unlucky one.
Packages are being returned slowly.
You nd to wait for the same.
Hey Everyone ,
H-1 returns of cases that were NOT selected in lottery will start end-May to beginning-June.I read it on Twitter account of immigration com . Why didn’t Raghu Post it here , i think this is an important news as far as H1 waiting candidates are concerned . Raghu too is getting bored now we understand
can you please post it message completely in Twitter message account
Hey srini ,
Attached is the message .
so we hope we can expect receipts also this time.
Nopes Raghu is busy attending NAFSA….He will be back on Sunday.
I’m back. Hope you guys had a chance to see the photos and videos from the blog.
Caught-up with sleep and ready to write/comment here again.
So, what did I miss here in last week?
Hi Raghu;
I got my H1B Receipt from my employer on 25th April. My Receipt Number is EAC14141501XX. Received Date as per the Receipt is 10th April 2014 and the Notice Date as per the Receipt is 22nd April 2014. I had filed my Petition under Regular Category in Vermont Processing Center.
The Current Status as per USCIS Website is INITIAL REVIEW.
Please let me know, when can I expect the result of this Initial Review.
Which blog raghu?
New blog posts are always posted on home page.
You need to subscribe via RSS to get new updates.
Raghu,
Mailed you on happyschools id regarding RFE of my petition. Should i send you the notice?need your help urgently.
Saw your email. Will reply to it later today.
Thanks. I believe you hv recvd the rfe notice sent in a seperate mail. Please let me know.
Got chance to look at the rfe notice?
Btw the return packages had already began to be sent …… the process is slow now. End may it might just pick up.
I was in conference at NAFSA in San Diego. I have updated where I was and what I was doing via live blogging ( videos and photos). Will check what’s going on in H1B world today.
Raghu. my employer still says they havent received any status on our receipt. can we still hope to receive a receipt notification or should we wait for rejection notice.
More chances to get rejection then receipt.
Iam feeling bad to day i got my return packet
Very sorry for that…… but look out fr other optuons.
Any one got receipts in recently ? . if it is received pls provided receipt number
One of my friend who got through H1B lottery this year now is
shifting to kuwait and doesn’t need or lets say not interested in H1B
and is quitting the company.
I didn’t get through H1B lottery this year and the same company has applied for both us via Fragomen.
Can the petition be transferred to me ? Before the petitions are sent back ? can anything be done?
NO
AD/RP Still waiting and Frustrated.. On EXtension right now.. Is it advisable to travel to India right now…
Me too in the same boat. 🙁 When is your OPT expiring??
I have about a year left kaos….How about yourself and alternate plans ??
Any inputs on the travel issue ??
Mine is ending on 1st June This Sunday. Haven’t heard anything about my h1b case. I am enrolling for school for MBA. This system just sucks.:(. Regarding Travel, i don’t think you will have problems unless you carry all the information as in employment letter, pay stub, i-20’s.
Kaos man I cannot agree with you more…this whole process is frustrating..
Are you looking at options where you can work while you are studying as well like CPT or something else.??
Some ppl i know are looking at community colleges which let you work with a CPT from first semester.
Thanks for the reply htough…
vito, can u plz share names of the community colleges you are referring to?
thanks.
also, i don’t know about india, but i’m from nepal and it is not advisable to travel unless you have a good reason to enter the US again. For example, if you already have an I-20 issued for your masters, you could travel back & forth without any issues, however, if you are currently on OPT which is expiring soon, it is doubtful that they would let you enter US. its best to consult an attorney.
I will have to get back to you on some of the names of the colleges.. I am not sure..So thanks for the heads up .. I will get with an attorney
I haven’t heard anything yet too, AD/RP. Did you get chance to get the college names, VITO?
You have a year left so it won’t be a problem. Carry all your i-20s, employment letter, paystubs. Don’t understand that my prev comment was deleted or it didn’t got through 😀
I don;t see my comment either.. this is wierd. that was a whole big rant i had written up there..
People are getting approval notices.
Can anybody explain what are the next steps involved after approval.
Thanks
Hi Raghu,
I am AD/RP . I haven’t received the receipt from my attorney till now .But my college DSO official has informed me that my SEVIS status has been updated to pending and provided me a receipt(EAC14136*****).I couldn’t find the status of it online(No case found).What does this mean??pls let me know..
Hi Harish,
When did your college DSO inform you about the SEVIS update???
almost 20 – 30 days back..precisely April 23rd.She also checked few of my friends and all of them who are in pending status have got either receipts or approvals by now..
Should not be worried at all.
If your SEVIS status has been updated with the receipt number, then you are selected. I had a same situation although I had received the copy of receipt from my attorney. I could not track down my case on the web-site until the day it got approved.
So I would not be worried.
Thanks
Hi ..My attorney just informed me that the check has not been cashed till now..:(
I would not be worried about too much, I expect the check should be cached anytime soon.
If your SEVIS status has been updated along with receipt number, you should be good to go.
I am an associate of TCS. When I inquired the status of my petition, visa processing team said they are awaiting lottery status, what does this mean lottery long back most people got receipts. Any thoughts? or my petition did not went through this lottery process.
I am also on the same page ( I am Not from TCs though). At this point of time, it is highly unlikely we get a receipt number than a return package.
Most likely it means, they have not received the receipt indicating you have been selected in the lottery. Also since they have not received the return package, they officially can not state you have been not selected lottery yet. You still have a slim hope.
Are receipt numbers still coming out.
Raghu as per you please let us know the last receipt number.
We also have EAC141167999 for I129 h1b application just accepted on 23rd may.
There are many more accepted on and around 20 may.
So can we expect them to release soon.
Hope fully they might
Hi Mohan
Pls share complete receipt number which u have find out in case history
Hello World;
Hearing News from People, whose Petition had been filed in California (WAC) getting Approved congrats to them.
Is there any one, whose Petition had been filed in Vermont (EAC) got Approved. Please let us know your Receipt Number (EAC – 14 – 141XXXX)
EAC-14-147-xxxxx got approved on 12th May..
I guess yours was processed under Premium Category. Please let me know. Mine was processed under Regular Ctegory
Mine was Non-AD/ Regular Processing
Could you please let me know the First Two Numbers of the Last 5 Digits of your Receipt Number.
Mine is EAC – 14 – 141 – 50XXX (Non – AD / Regular Processing)
EAC14147-XXXXX got approved on 5th may
I guess yours was processed under Premium Category
any hopes for AD / RP ?????????
u need to wait one more week or else until return package u received anyway Gud luck
My receipt WAC14144XXXXX, NON-AD/RP
Any one got approval on 144 series
Hello Mr. Govind,
Hope you are having a good sleep now a days !
Yours Non-AD/RP and moreover 144 series I think you need to wait for some more days / at least June 16th 2014 in additionally, this time most of my friends / relatives received a RFE request for few small information documents also under both RP/PP request I request you to check your all documents once again .If you feel any semester marks memo or marketing/ sales experience or reliving letters are missing in your H1B packet please arrange the documents on ASAP instead of their request on your case number.
According my experience and observation on H1B getting approval on first time itself < 40 % after RFE status is < 65% .
All the best 🙂
Cheers,
Peter Adora
Hi Peter;
My Receipt # is EAC141415XXXX (RP / Non AD / Outside US). I had received the Intimation from my Employer on 25th April 2014.
Please let me know, when can I expect result for mine.
Hi Anand,
Sorry I’m not aware of EAC end,
Cheers,
Peter Adora
Thanks for the Info Peter.
Pray to the Almighty for getting a Quicker Approval for my Work Petition
Hi Peter,
Could you please let me know how mych time it would take for RFE notice to reach attorney or employer?
What do u mean by 40% ?? Inorder to get selected in lottery for non Ad /RP we had only around 40% chance , now out of this 40 we have again only 40% chance to get approved straight without RFE ? Does that mean the overall chance to get approved without any trouble is just 16% ?? Thats too slim ..
@happyschools:disqus It would be helpful if you share your thought on how approval process will be and war is current status? because 20 days back i received mail from my employer saying my petition got picked up in lottery and it is in approval stage , but till today no updated . I am following your blog as well as USCIS twitter …!!
hi raghu, i have received my receipt on may 7th , Right now i’m in india .. what are the next processing formalities ? i dont really get the part where visa is approved .. then what about visa stamping interview ? how do we get notified its date ?
Hi raghu , I have received my receipt around may 7th . Right now i’m in India . what are the formalities ahead? learned my visa will get approved only after visa interview .. how long will it normally takes to get interview date ? how am i gonna get notified ? is it through my employer or does USCIS email us directly ?
Got approved today.. Non-AD/RP
ur receipt number is likeXXX-14139— or XXX14140—?
congrats! can you confirm the first 7 digits of your receipt number pls?
Its WAC14141xxxxx
R u in US or Outside US ?
Am in INDIA
It seems Two people got the pckage back, its better to know the status atleast early instead of waiting then get disappointed later, this is better.
Need Suggestion…
IN USCIS portal, my receipt status changed directly from Initial Review to
Post Decision Activity.
The description is like “On May 22, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER…. ”
So, is it confirmed that my application is approved?
Thanks.
Yes
No, That means u will be rejected , in ur visa interview 🙂
Congrats!
Got my receipt notice number today: WAC-14-144.
There was a screw up at the lawyer’s office and they didn’t notify me I was selected until now… although they had the receipt for 3 weeks!!
Maybe you should ping your lawyers to check they haven’t forgotten about your case 🙂 like it happened to me.
Good luck to all still waiting!
Congrats. Bettr late than never.
Petition approved on 5/22.
RP, Non-Ad.
Got receipt number on 4/24.
WAC141395xxxx
Good luck to all.
Congrats! Thanks.
R u in US or outside US ?
I am in India
I have received application packet back today. What a start to long weekend 🙁
AD/RP/Vermont
Hard luck. That’s the second update today about people reporting returned package.
Right now y wife is on L1 visa and my self on L2. We have validatiy till March 7th.
We both applied for H1B this. My wife application got selected in the lottery.
If the H1B approved for my wife, if we want to continue on L status till March 7 2015.
What is the process for it?
Its better get H4 then stay at home 🙂
On 1st Oct your wife will be automatically convert to H1-B and has to work with H1-B employer and no longer work with L1 employer. You have to file COS (Change of Status) from your L2 to H4 otherwise you may be without status from Oct 1. To prevent and continue on L1, L2. Your wife need to travel outside US and re-enter US before Oct 1. The easiest way is get Canadian visa. Visit Niagra fall, get out of US and make a U turn and re-enter. You will be back on your L1 and can stay with your L1 even after Oct 1.
Still any chances for NON AD regular processing…mine is no update
Hi,
FYI , I got my Petition Package back today. I guess , my employer received it yesterday and informed it to me today . Whoever gets their packet back , do not worry be happy 🙂 . God might have some other plan in store for you .
Thanks,
Sandhya
PP or RP?
AD/RP
Do you fall under NON AD regular processing ?
Mine was AD/RP
Great spirit Sandhya 🙂 All the very best!
Still any Hope for getting selected in AD/RP?
You have chances till you get back your packages.
Thanks!!
Guys, I think there is some link wher we can update our receipt numbers with the status to track every body’s status.. any idea.
last receipt number from VT on 19th May EAC1416650001. There is no new number is generated after that.
Please do not post whatever you find on USCIS website by trial and error method. There would be people like me who would be looking for important information, posted by blog viewers. This receipt # you posted is not even related to H1b.
Still there are many PP receipts generated on 19th may.
i have an application for hb1 visa actually i dont know about my application update.
here all in the same page. There is no newpage of application.
Hi KA. are you doing modeling here. LOL
Basic question … Is it possible to get the personal details like name, etc.. with receipt number. My question is how can i know the receipt number shared is mine..
If you look into the Scanned Copy of the Receipt, it will say about your Name and who had Filed the Petition for you.
I had got Mine from my Employer, who shared the Scanned Copy to me by 25th April
u may ask a copy of ur receipt from ur emplyer/attorney. The receipt has ur name
Hi All;
I had got selected in the Lottery and On 25th April I received Mail Notification from my Employer on the Same. My Receipt Number is EAC – 14 – 141 – 5XXXX. Received Date as per the Receipt is 10th April, 2014 and the Notice Date as per the Receipt is 22nd April 2014. My Petition had been Filed under Non AD / Regular Processing at the Vermont Service Center.
A Brief about my Background: I already have B1 Visa and had travelled to US Couple to Times and also travelled to Canada, Poland and Nigeria.
I am eager to work in USA from 1st Oct 2014. Currently My Petition Status shows as INITIAL REVIEW in the USCIS Website. Kindly let me know, How long it will take to get to know whether my Petition had been Approved.
It takes about 2-3 months from the Notice date (22nd April in your case)
There will b Visa interview before final approval rt ?
No once visa is approved you r ready for stsmping. Right your visa would be under initial review status. If all docs etc r as per their expectations ur visa will get approvd. U will be left with stamping.
I have received the packet back, regular processing
when you have received? AD/Non AD?
Is why Work Petition got Approved?
Guys, anybody got “REJECTION” notification?
Why USCIS does not disclose whether application get selected in lottery or not and publish on website with application no. Such that people get life rather thinking all the time whether they are in or out? Are USCIS people dumb, having great technologies living in ancient age
I totally agree with you Shivraj
In Green Card Lottery conducted by USCIS, the system is simple that one can enter their application number, name, date of birth and instantly find out whether they are selected for Green Card Lottery or not. I dont know why they cannot implement such system here for H-1B visa Lottery.
Could I be right in assuming that all receipts have been given out to fill the cap, and USCIS are not sending back packages yet because they are now considering refusals from the selected application and the number of refused applications will soon be replaced with other waiting applicants? …sort of like a waiting list phase
I think the consensus is that no answer == NO.
since nobody received an explicit negative yet, this is what a negative appears to look like. nothing.
unless i am mistaken.
is there a single instance for PP with a negative electronic reply (or postal?)
It could be …. the rules might have changes not to send a return package or something, not sure till USCIS announce anything or atleast someone to receive return package.
not seems to be – as per the video . No hopes
Today Morning when I was sleeping I got a from my company. I was happy and I thought that it will be a good news but they informed that , they didnt get anything from USCIS once they get , will update me 🙂
Hi Raghu
if we have applied from two companies at single time. if both the receipts are selected in the lottery. can we get/demand return payment for one filling fee?
It’s interesting how you asked the question “demand”.
Filing fee is returned only if application is not selected in the lottery.
If you’re asking for yourself, I hope you get refused for abusing the system.
thre are high chnaces both will be rejected/ RFE . happened to my pal last year.
RFE isn’t rejection. They usually go thru. Moreover,the case is legal and you get rejected due to lack of proper proofs. RFE gets thru if u come up with proper docs etc.
As per comunication issuing of all premium receipts are completed in yesterday.
How you can say this..? did you see this from any authorized organization or person…?
Hi Raghu, first thanks for all the updates and answering the questions. You’re doing a great job!
My employer is a large software company based in Seattle. They applied for H1B with Premium Processing. However, they haven’t received any reply from USCIS yet so they are unable to confirm success or failure. Now that it’s taken so long, is it fair to assume that the application has been rejected? If not, then how long would you expect them to take? Cheers!
Watch the latest video from home page. http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-2015-receipt-number-updates/
Any AD/PP guys out there who have not received receipt numbers or any communication (return package) from USCIS … lets see how many of us are still there
+1 AD/PP/VT no receipt or return package 🙁
+1
AD/RP though
+1
PP, nonAD. no word yet. (lawyer presumes it means a negative answer is on the way)
+1 Non-AD/PP
I haven’t still got the receipt number 🙁 And mine was AD/PP do you think I can still have some hope?
i dont think we have any hopes specially for PP … its time for plan B i guess … i have lost hopes because its been really long and PP shud have recieved a yes before regular and since we havent that means we have not made it and we will soon get our rejection package.
Mine is also same and i have started my plan B – OPT extension. But didn’t write off my hopes completely.
Same here, i have no plan B left…. so basically feels like game over
Hi Raghu,
Currently, I am on h4 and I want to get F1 visa, could you please tell me how to get F1 visa.
1) Do I need to go to any school/Unversity? ( I have done B.tech in Computers).
2) Can I work on F1 visa, if yes then how much hours per week and how much salary I can get.
3) what is the minimum fees of study
4) How much time to get F1 visa – from joining the school to get the visa.
Please reply to me or send me link where I can get full information about this.
Thanks.
God bless you all.
This is not the right thread to ask about F1 visa. Post your question in the forum.
Finally, my employer (Accenture) has communicated that I have been selected in the lottery but they have not shared receipt number yet. So Accenture has started communicating to their employee about lottery. They might have come to know lot earlier but were not disclosing till the date. Never understood logic behind hiding the stuff.
Did they communicate on May 19th or later ?
Emmily Newmann as rightly pointed out innumerable number of people are getting RFEs for having done their engineering in a branch apart from Computer science and want to work in US in IT or softwares…..quite a bizarre situation!!
When folks are filing multiple applications, USCIS’s tool is RFE to filter out some applications.
But why do people with single application get an RFE? BUT RFE is almost routine or common. This year difference is that people are suffering RFE for a new reason. Its nt that people with multiple appls r facing it.
But why do people with single application get an RFE? BUT RFE is almost routine or common. This year difference is that people are suffering RFE for a new reason. Its nt that people with multiple appls r facing it.
Could you plz elaborate?
Anyone can get RFE.
Ok. But how does giving RFE helps thr applicatn processng of USCIS? Those RFEs will be replied and eventually they go thru.
I disagree, there are different type of engineering.
For example, Computer / Software / telecommunication engineering major covers all of software development class although computer engineering also covers hardware portion of it.
Technically all those majors should be qualified to apply for software jobs in IT.
Raghuram Sukumar
Upon randomly searching for receipt numbers in the USCIS, I came across some receipts with the following message:
“On May 15, 2014, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice.”
The status is “Initial Review”. The receipt number is EAC141615*
Does this mean they issued the receipt on the 15th of May or was it issued much earlier?
what do you mean? how can you search their site?
Raghu, does this mean that this is H1B for cap exempt or renewal?
Please let us know.
Moreover receipts for H1B 2015 were last entered on 2nd of May 2014.
Dude it has been discussed n number of times about this. Why can’t you go through the blog for answers? It means USCIS generates receipts everyday for different cases which includes cap-exempt h1 like H1 transfer. That May 15th receipt may be a H1 transfer. All new H1 receipts will have Apr 10th as received date because that was the day lottery was conducted. So before posting such questions, read the blog. Raghu has already answers for such questions.
Anyone filed through Vquest (raj).
Please reply
Varu,
I have applied through vquest and got a negative response. Can you send a test email to my id [email protected]….I will add you to email thread where in there are people like us who got negative response from vquest
Sometimes I feel jealous whenever if anyone say my H1B approved like that ,since we ddint hear anything back. Is it anything wrong with me for this jealous.
That’s human tendency. That’s how we are wired to think.
I would rather say it was wrong if you weren’t jealous. Cos this selection isn’t even based on skills a stupid lottery to decide for your fate. Due to lack of immigration reforms Obama has gutted the IT industry not only in US but all around the world. I work for a New york based client I hardly see any skilled or Hardworking workers on the client side apart from few exceptions. I bet if the efforts of people of Indian origin were to be taken out US economy would come crashing to a rock bottom.
I doubt that as they still hold the knowledge but yes they will be impacted badly if the so called Indians are taken out of IT. They have a mixed bag of feelings about giving out knowledge to Indians.
Well, it’s so hard to evaluate “skills”. why do you think the big corporations spent so much money on human resources? I guess if USCIS select H1B by skill, the application fees would be 10-15K each.
As a matter of fact they do segregate application based on different fields of occupations, doctor, engineer etc. They will never make it public. YOU BET.
Canada, NZ and Australia evaluate applications by skill.
Don’t think Americans would be lagging behind here.
In USA, the main criteria is cheap labor and profit for corporations. Skill or training comes afterwards. This whole process also is based on that.
I am guessing these countries evaluate application by occupation and certificate. I don’t think the government of these countries have the ability or budget to evaluate skill.
Each and every application is reviewed based on points. If required applicants have to attend in person interview.
then the application fee must be huge. their government won’t be paying it anyway. I don’t think the US government is going to pay this amount of fees either. after all, we are talking millions of dollars.
Today I reached my case manager thru email and am feeling sad , seems every1 around is frustrated , I asked her if she has received any update on my H1 , she replied badly that if you have not received reciept number from us then we have no update as if for now. On top of that she replied that they don’t have update as USCIS is still sending receipts and they have not stopped sending receipts but neither they have sent any package back. So I am really confused and dont know what’s happening in USCIS :(( :((
excellent video buddy….very informative…..
Hi Raghu,
Can i access the webinar for Plan B??. I missed it last week. Let me know.
Thanks
Hi Raghu,
How long would it take to get approval my RP. Receivd date April 10th. Now it was showing status initial review. Please help me.
Mine as well. I had received mail from my Employer on 25th April, with the Received Date as April 10th (AS per the Receipt).
My Receipt Number is EAC – 14 – 141 – 5XXXX. Please let me know, when can expect approval of mine. It was Processed as RP / Non AD / Vermont / I am in India
The date that matters is the “Notice Date ” and not the “Received Date”…as mentioned above, about 2 – 3 months from the Notice Date is when you can expect a decision (Yes/No/RFE)…I know a few folks who already got the outcome..this only means their applications were somehow opened first…no specific priority as such…plain random…
The average processing time is 2 months…give or take a month…
My Receipt Number is EAC – 14 – 141 – 5XXXX. Please let me know, when can expect approval of mine. It was Processed as RP / Non AD / Vermont / I am in India
u shld get by june july!
I had applied under PP, under Advanced degree. I still haven’t received any information from my Lawyer on receipts, or denials or RFE’s or whether, USCIS just dumped the application in the shredder? any others who are in the same boat as me?
Same here.. AD/PP/ No receipt/no return package
AD/RP no reply yet
PP, regular cap.
nothing so far. (probably denied and waiting for the returned package)
+1. I knew a few people like us as well.
me too no reply … attorney also does not have an answer . I am PP non AD
Mee too friend PP/Non AD still waiting with hope as im left with no options
Same here
me too
Sorry to hear so many are in the same position as me. I hope all of us get through..
me too…non AD/Regular. No reply yet…
seems like the receipts flow started again .. but again .. is it only mnc’s receiving ?
We have to figure out the receipt mailing date. Is it posted in May by USCIS or employer delay. Applicants in USA get updates directly from attorney ( most if them) but MNCs in India will have to get it from HR.
Hi Raghuram, MNCs in India also get updates from attorney directly(Mainly Fragomen)
Hey Guys,
I have
received receipt number (WAC14-144-xxxxx) and employer sent me a form I-797
Notice of action document (Case type I129), Do u think this my H1B approval or
else after review they will approval my petition and communicate in a separate
email to my employer.
is it premium processing or regular?
Regular > WAC> NON-AD
Joydeep, pardon me asking, but are you answering on his or her behalf? how would you know the case? 😀
Sharing my experiences only MSFT…. !
never mind, the forum is being ugly :D…
good luck and all the best
I believe ur employer have sent this quite late to you. They might have received it long ago. Ur selected in lottery. It is under initial review I guess.
Thank you for the update.
Yes, even my thoughts also similar like you anyhow I’m
waiting for next steps of H1B approval
Do not worry you will get the approval. WC.
Hi Capgemini_Bangalore,
Did any of your colleagues got the receipts earlier i.e. around May1st week / before ?
or your Company just started sending receipts which they got earlier??
They are communicating to employee since April 24th on daily basis initially and now weekly basis they are doing the same.
Numbers wise I don’t know
Thanks for your reply…
Hi ,
When you have received it yesterday or today?
Received my approval today! 20 days after getting the receipt!
great…congrats!!! quite quick…..Do u fall under Regular?
i am still waiting reply from employer. i did not received any news till now yet. In h1b receipts are entered in 17th date also so we have to wait few more days.
Hi RSK. Still no word from my Employer reg the status of my H1B. It non AD/RP. Should i keep waiting?? Any imputs.. Thanks in Advance
I have received acknolodgement yesterday(19-may). Non AD/Reg
Hope you also get soon.
WHat is the receipt number? Apart from the last 4 digits could you please let us know the same?
EAC-14-143-XXXXX
My Receipt Number is EAC – 14 – 141 – 5XXXX. Please let me know, when can expect approval of mine
before October 1st ! That’s the only surest thing people can reply for your question !
Hi, What is the receipt number? Please elt us know apart from the last 4 digits…..what is the notice date?
Congrats dude 🙂 me too from Infosys and still waiting for update on my case. This is becoming very frustrating now for me 🙁 please share any info you know on the visa updates in infosys. Thanks in advance.
My petition has been approved, status say – Approval notice sent on 17th May(Surprisingly Saturday)
WAC141405xxxxx;
Notice Date – 21st Apr;
RQ /RP i.e. non AD/nonPP
Brilliant. That means there is still hope. Thanks a lot for sharing!
He got the approval. His visa status changed from initial review to approved.
Oh k!
Congrats. Hope My Petition which was processed in EAC would get approved before end of Jun 2014.
Request the Forum to Pray for me
Video is published. Access it here : http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-2015-receipt-number-updates/
Very good one Raghu.
Raghu could you plz let me know why i have stopped receiving updates regarding this blog thru emails?
I wanted to say ”I got the receipt number today”’ like that last few weeks, But unlucky, anyone other than me wanted to say the same?
Let’s us just forget about H1B for a moment and think about Kangana Ranaut. Eases a lot of pressure and slowly makes you forget your pain like a wine.
Hi Raghu,
This is Sam. One of the employer applied me a H1B VISA in April 2014.Still I didn’t get any update regarding lottery whether my application is picked or not from USCIS.
Please let me know still is there any chances to hear good news..?
Waiting for your reply, thanks in advance
MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION
No one has answer other than USCIS, hope this week we will get some news from USCIS. Lets see.
ImmigrationGirl***Update 5/19/14, I sound like a broken record, but no new receipts and no rejections as of 12:00 pm today***
I got a status update that I was not picked up in the lottery
Sad to know ,how u got? package returned?
How did you get it?
Which category do you fall under ? AD, Non- AD, PP or regular processing ?
Pls tel me u got return packet. How could u know abt this
ImmigrationGirl:May 19, 2014
“I think there is still a chance based on our experience in previous years”
for regular or PP
Hi,
On May 5th I had received an email from my employer that “your application has been selected in lottery”. But till now I have not received the receipt number. Please advise should I wait further?
right now USCIS is concentrating more on approvals after lottery it seems, u have recieved the receipt thats how ur employer knows u are selected in lottery and now u have to wait fr the final approval. All the best
Thanks…does USCIS send the receipt notice once picked in lottery? or how the employer knows that the case has been picked? Or does that based on the check clearance?
USCIS send a receipt once u are picked up in the lottery and then the check is cashed , it may happen that check is cashed before hand and then ur lawyer recieved the reciept.
Your company name?
Hi friends,
How long would it take to move from initial review to decision. Please let me know. I am nod AD/RP/WAC.
It seems USCIS is concentrating on approvals than sending the return package…”””Emily Neumann@immigrationgirl May 16
Excited to see over 70 approvals of H-1B petitions filed in the April lottery! “”
I am really fed up with this process.
hmm…yes right…noupdate from them yet
the problem that those people are just assuming and making conclusions based on their own perception
and that perceptions still works on the basis of their old belief of “USA is everything, we don’t care”, patriotism, and we all are “Aliens”.
I have seen few members mentioned they got the package back like that, is it true? since most of them telling no return package as of now.
We all are waiting to hear YES or NO, how do you feel if you hear like ” there is a lottery again whoever got rejected to get a Green Card’.
If it happen then we all have another great chance but thats impossible 🙂
Haha!! Made my day.
Hi if anyone could please clarify on this I enquired about my petition status around a week ago and the employer told me they “were still expecting receipts”..Does it mean that the Cheque has been en-cashed but the receipts hasn’t been generated? Which one comes former? receipt or encashing of the cheque? Or do they come simultaneously?
Well first receipt has to come and both are mutually exclusive steps and also one strictly follows the other ,that is IF receipt generated THEN DO en-cash cheque.
Oh okay!! What about you Soft Luck? Any update from the employer?
nopes :((
I sincerely hope you get selected and your luck remains soft and not hard like mine.
Thanks dude 🙂
@ Raghuram Sukumar
Is there any one, whose Receipt
had been processed under Regular / Non AD / Outside US and got selected in the
Lotter, whose Work Permit Petition had got Approved.
Mine was Processed under Regular /
Non AD / Outside US in Vermont Center.
I got the Receipt Number from My
employer on 25th April, 2014. Received Date mentioned in the Receipt is 10th
April, 2014 and Notice Date is 22nd April, 2014.
My Receipt Number Reads as EAC –
141 – 415 – XXXX
I have the Below Questions:
1. Though I understand that for
the Regular Processing, the Time for taking Action based on the Initial Review
would be around 2 to 4 Months. Please let me know, From when will this Time
Period will be calculated.
2. I heard that If the Receipt is
selected in the Lottery, then there is a 99% Chances of the Petition getting
Approved for Face to Face Interview at the Indian Consulate. Is this True?
3. I wanna
work with my New Employer from October 1, 2014 – Hope this would happen?
Hi Folks;
Is there any one, whose Receipt had been processed under Regular / Non AD / Outside US and got selected in the Lotter, whose Work Permit Petition had got Approved.
Mine was Processed under Regular / Non AD / Outside US in Vermont Center.
I got the Receipt Number from My employer on 25th April, 2014. Received Date mentioned in the Receipt is 10th April, 2014 and Notice Date is 22nd April, 2014.
My Receipt Number Reads as EAC – 141 – 415 – XXXX
I have the Below Questions:
1. Though I understand that for the Regular Processing, the Time for taking Action based on the Initial Review would be around 2 to 4 Months. Please let me know, From when will this Time Period will be calculated.
2. I heard that If the Receipt is selected in the Lottery, then there is a 99% Chances of the Petition getting Approved for Face to Face Interview at the Indian Consulate. Is this True?
3. I wanna work with my New Employer from October 1, 2014 – Hope this would happen?
Congrats!! Much quicker this time….! People getting receipts, getting their approval etc are all happening at the same time now.
I believe from 1 st October 2014, you are entitled to work for your employer not before that. Your petition is already approved by the probability of 99% I am not sure whether it holds or not.
Congrats…!! Mine Non AD/ Regular/ Outside US…!! Got through lottery selection and recd. email from my employer on 9th May 2014…!! I am not sure if the application is selected through lottery gives 99% assurance on petition getting approved, but there are rare chances you getting rejected…!! However, there is very good possibility that you get RFE and also if your employer falls under BEP category there are good chance of approval. This is what i am aware of….!! Thanks
Hi Arjun;
Could you please let us know what is that BEP Category is all about.
Also let us know, how long it will take for the Initial Review to get completed
Has anyone received receipts from ODC today at Syntel? A friend of mine got his receipt on Friday May 16 at 5 PM. Went chatting with ODC they said they are still getting 10-15 receipts packets daily. no return packets yet.
Hi All,
Today i received email from my employer that some of my company employee received lottery status as selected but for me it is still “Awaiting” and since results are coming in batches, i will be inform later on June end.
Please confirm me that lottery results are really coming in batches or not.
u r from which company?
r u from accenture ?
Hi,
I have not recieved any update from USCIS till now. Neither approved nor rejected. What would this mean ?
Hi Raghu, I keep checking this forum to keep me updated
regarding H1 B 2015 status.
I have applied for Regular, I have checked with my employer
regarding my H1 B status and they are still waiting for response back from
USCIS. My Question, is there any hope where I can still believe my petition got selected?
No more updates being posted. Why such a lull?
Not even rejection packets are coming. :-s
its over!!!
People are still getting receipts though it’s a little too hopeful now but not over.
I have not yet got my receipt no….few things I would like to point:
1. You say if not received til yet…its game over….but one of my colleague got the receipt in Aug last year (with even less applications received)
2. My company attorney told me that they get both approval (receipt) and rejection notices from uscis and they communicate the same to employees immediately…but I have got none from them yet
3. I personally believe getting receipt in May or Jul-Aug will not make much difference(except for STRESS) as the validity will start from Oct only
having said above things and reading ur post what should be assumed, should I keep hopes till I get either updates (+ve or -ve) or should I go ahead with plan B …… please let me know
read ur reply saying “we can expect receipts for no PP till 30th May or so” later…..please let me know if we do get any intimation for not being selected in lottery
Hi Raghu, As i am AD/PP/VT applicant, and as I have not got any update from employer/attorney regarding check cash or SEVIS update from DSO, can I assume I am not selected and try for job change? I am currently on OPT extension with 1 year left. My packet has not been received yet by my company, so can I try to change job, I have one offer in hand, I am planning to have start date from June 1st week. Is it safe to do so? if I change my job, then my employer would ask USCIS for H1B Withdrawal right? But if it is not picked up, can they still withdraw? I will be giving them 2 weeks notice on this Monday/tuesday for leaving job based on your advice. Please advise what to do, I am not hopeful about H1 and I have got good job which I really dont want to lose. Thanks.
Once I tell them that I will be leaving job, then I will also have to tell them in case if my application gets picked up and they get receipt no. and if I have left the company, I will have to request them to withdraw it , right? Because technically legally, I cant change job with H1B processing undergoing. so before I get into trouble, I would have to ask them to withdraw, is that correct? So I can safely work on OPT.
Legally you can use OPT and leave the company as long as you are not bound to any contract. But you need to ensure that even if they don’t withdraw, your H1B don’t get approved and go unnoticed by you. Otherwise, you will lose your OPT status after Oct 1. You need to check the status closely as long as employer hasn’t withdrawn and do a transfer if its approved immediately.
I am in similar position. I received my case number. I requested for premium processing and employer seemed to be less interested asking for justifications. I got an offer from another company. I accepted the offer and joining on June 1.
I decided to not ask them to withdraw or retain, because if i remind them it could go either ways. Its a gamble, hoping to get H1b this year or next year and also hoping HR15 to pass before April 1 2015. I keep checking for the status everyday and just leave the rest to itself. The way I see it, I at least doing a favor to people who are on waitlist, if the petition is withdrawn. It may sound bad for people who didn’t selected in the lottery. NOM!
It would be great if Raghu can throw some light on this topic. Does case status gets updated, if employer withdrew the H1b petition? How long does it take for USCIS to put a stop on the processing? Thank you for your help
Why are you taking this risk? You shouldn’t be putting trust on USCIS processing delay. You should know how difficult to get H1 with lottery. I would stay put with my current employer till H1B start date and give no room for them to consider withdrawing.
I am also curious as in my company one guy who got selected in the lottery just resigned from his position. What happens in such a case?
Company withdraws the petition perhaps. In 99% cases? Would like to know more opinions on this!
Hi Raghu,
I wanted few information.Always the check is encashed and only then the receipt number is received is it? there can be scanarios where people get their receipt numbers without their check being encashed right?
How active was this forum few weeks back, only few unlucky people with hope watching and commenting without knowing the future. Waiting is really killing , just we need answer YES or NO. This is really sucks. When USCIS sent most of the receipt, they can announce or send the package back. Without any answer really killing anything like that.
Any body got their package back yet ?
some of my friends received receipt recently
When ? Date please
Are you Vqust Raj 🙂 to make this Joke
Please share the dates. Also whether they were in Premium Processing or Regular?
One of my friend received receipt on wednesday(14th May). its under non premium quota
My check got cleared on 5th May, but still I have not received
receipt number. Your valuable suggestions are welcome for below
questions.
1. If check cleared then am I going to get receipt number surely?
2. What will be the rejection ratio although check cleared?
3. Usually how long time it takes to get receipt number after check cleared?
4. Anybody else in same basket?
5. Till how long time USCIS sends receipts?
Thanks.
1. Yes
2. if all information is accurate and well supported by docs then passed
3. no idea , depends when uscis has dispatched it
4. people here are travelling on same boat not basket 😉 LOL , just kiddin as most of the people are commenting they are on same boat which one I dnt know :)) any ways there are many people who got there cheque cleared but still waiting
5. Till they internally decide that they are done for fy15 and now lets put a period , last year RP got to know till June also
Thanks for the reply and clarifying my doubts.
Hey !
My check also got cleared on May 8th but no receipt number yet.
Anyway to obtain a copy of the webinar for Plan B?
Yes. You will receive an email to create an account to access the video.
I registered for the webinar last week. But was unable to make it. I have already paid the registration fees. Is there any way that i can view it. Thanks
Hi I have applied H1B this year. My lawyer did’t get any update on my status. Are there any hopes for receipt number? Its already May 17
If it is PP then no chance left !!!
Thanks for your reply. Mine is NON PP.
Ok if it is Non AD and RP then still chances are there until package is returned
Hi Raghu, on may 7th you have posted as USCIS said they may be issuing Premium Processing H-1 receipts till 21 May and non PP till 30 May or so. via Twitter @immigrationcom, means still RP has a chance right. if no, please update. thanks, RP
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I missed this webinar as I am in india and did not know about this.
Can you brief the details how can we do h1b self sponsor?
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Thanks,
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I missed it too. Can you share more details please?
ImmigrationGirl: ***Update 5/15/14, as of 11:00 this morning, no new receipts came in the mail today and also no rejections yet.*** This is the last update, no update today.
buddy any fresh update till 05/17 🙁 🙁
No update after that
No other update after 05/15.
any fresh update till 05/17 🙁
Immigration dot com via twitter.
means didnt get u ????
It means Regular processing ppl should wait for 60 days from Apr 1st and should follow up. Chances are there for RP till May end for receipts to come in. But very slim chances for PP.
???
What does that even mean?
Hi Raghu plz can you explain the message , not very clear !!! :((
Simple Match : Applicants should wait if there is no return package ( for non-premium).
what about PP guys who still waiting??
From this my understanding is :- Called USCIS to know the premium application status, Got the answer ‘ if no receipt as of now that means not selected in the lottery”. Called to know the status of RP application status, got the answer ‘From tomorrow(April 1 + 30 days) onwards can email to USCIS to know the status of the application.
Anyone from vquest inc ( raj ) ?
Please reply.
Have you applied through that? Do trust them? I have seen bad comments abt them in immhelp forum.
How much paid? why you trust them?
Do you think he has files H1b for you? I dont think so. Anyone got receipt from them? I dont think so. Not sure u will get money back.
Completed interview on H1B Visa latest updates with Attorney Emily. Video will be coming in a day.
please upload the video raghu !!
can u please upload it Raghu !!
still awaiting your video !!!!
where is the video ??? Raghu
Raghu i hv stopped recving updates frm this blog thru mail. Do u know the reason?
Moreover is the video available?
Raghu can you please upload the video !!!
I’m having ton of issues producing the with the video. Will try to atleast the audio published today.
Raghu , is Audio ready or video ????? Man you are also making us wait like USCIS :((
Video is ready – http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-2015-receipt-number-updates/
In what time period is the application expected to be returned if not selected in lottery for Premium Processing?
Anytime from now till July.
Even for PP? Any idea why they take so long?
Yeah even for PP. Because they are now focusing on the selected applications. So their priority is approving and they take their time to send back the applications.
Thanks a lot
Is there any hope of receiving H1b receipts now?
Is there any hope for H1B receipts at this point?
Hi Raghu , couple of queries ,any idea what is the buffer % like Wait List guys ! How this buffer is selected I mean is lottery run for 95000 people in total and then first they review 65000 and 20000 and then if any case rejected or refused they start taking from buffer !!
Also any idea generally what is the rejection/refusal % from the people who are selected in Lottery !!! If any one else has some idea they can respond too !!
Nobody knows the % if they have a wait list and also not sure if they will have this wait list year. Not every year they have wait list. And sometimes, they won’t fill 85,000 even if there are rejections/refusals.
Anyone from tekwissen receiving receipts?
Looks like they have started approving for RP, my status shows Approved last week. That was fast for RP, I thought they will take time until July/August for RP
how lucky , approved too…and I am waiting for receipt to come ..
me too in same boat, I am really Jealous also, how lucky they are, They are God’s child , I think I am not.
Congrats.
Can u please share the series to which ur receipt number belongs?
They started approving RP/AD in April itself. Mine got approved in last week of April. My 7 friends RP/AD too.
I think he is talking about Non-AD/RP. Because I saw ppl got approved for Non-AD too. That is so quick for Non-AD/RP.
I do not know how they differentiate it but after all its RP which takes usually lot of time. No matter AD/NONAD
Comments here have come to almost stand still. Folks who received receipt numbers are waiting for approval and others without updates are still not sure about their status. As you can see from some comments, attorney’s are not expecting receipt numbers any further.
that’s true. They don’t
Hey Raghu,
I just checked that USICS still generating PP and RP receipts, I randomly checked for WAC14-158 and EAC14-156.
WAC1415850002
EAC1415650001
Can you verify , is there still hope?
Also,I called my attorney and they said wait and said application not rejected I did not understand whether I in wait-list or he asked me to wait. I can not ask again same thing.
my attorney informed me the same, she said there is a reason why PP have not recieved receipt nor a rejection package. She has asked me to wait to as it may be in waiting list. And there is still 10 % chance very little thou
what is a waiting list?
clearly even i am not sure about this, this is what my attorney informed and most of the time they dont know what they are talking about. USCIS can do anything which no one is clear
what’s the reason ??
wait listed people’s check got encashed in advance ? or only if they selected ?
my check is not encashed …. this is what my attorney informed me. They dont have any clear undestanding too.
i am not sure really, my check is not encashed yet. There is no transparency in the complete process.
Ofcourse, USCIS will be generating receipts daily. For WAC1415850002 the receipt date is May 13. It can be H-1B transfer, Extension or cap-exempt H1B.
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Hi , anyone here from companies in Bangalore like Infy , TCS , Cognizant etc , how is the status , I mean are receipts still coming or stopped ?? Anyone , someone …What is % of people getting receipts ???
Hi, I am from infy and till now only 40-50% people have recieved their receipt numbers. The receipt numbers are still coming but very very less in numbers. Mostly the status are being updated on friday. The case leads have asked us to wait for 2 more weeks as the updates are coming batch wise. Not sure though ! I am also waiting for my case.
Thanks man for sharing this but it’s a pain to wait ! Same here , around 50% of people in my project have received it and still everyone is confused what actually is going on as one of my colleague got petition approval also , we all are NonAD/ RP , so confusion , confusion !!
I think considering the number of rejections in the lottery which is directly proportional to the number of petitions filed around 1,72,000 the US Immigration deptt. will be sending out rejection packets very late even in June end or July start, honestly they wouldn’t really be bothered about sending rejection packets quicklly as going forward with processing of those selected is high on priority rather than informing the unfortunate ones. Guess how much time 80,000 -90,000 rejections would take to be informed when 85,000 selections have taken over a month and still going in small numbers right now.
That’s a very good point! However I hope we won’t have to wait that long to know our fate, I’m hoping that USCIS will announce when all receipt numbers have been issued to selected applicants. The waiting time is becoming unbearable and since the likelihood at this stage is rejection I would prefer to have that clarified sooner and Plan B can be put in place.
Exactly, those who got their packets returned already or in coming 2
weeks are actually luckier than those hapless chaps getting in June end :
/
my comments are also deleted in yesterday
Hi Raghu,
I notice that you have deleted one of my comments I posted it just to have some lite moment as everyone was getting too serious. I know everyone is serious and even I am waiting myself , but it doesn’t mean that here you are running ICU(intensive care unit) for H1 queries, every1 need to have a moment of fun and by the way u forgot to delete entire thread which followed my comment … :))
I know, but post in English.
my check is encashed now. does it mean i am selected?
i am AD/RP . plz reply..
Whoa.. AD/RP guys who are waiting.. Should we start hoping again or resign to our fates ???
We can hope but at the same time have alternate plans as well. 🙂
encashed now ..means today? does that mean they r still processing ?
yesterday
this gives lil hope 🙂 .. mostly u will be receiving receipt shortly.
One of my friend was informed that check on his name was encashed on Apr 22nd and his attorney got his receipt only on May 12th. It took 12 working days. So wait for your receipt if you were informed that your check was encashed. This wait is killing. Goodluck to everyone. Keep your hopes.
Iam not giving up my hope that iam going to get my package !!
Immigrationgirl:”***Update 5/14/14 ,still no new receipts and no rejections as of 5:20 pm today***”
any new update ?
Fragomen just now: “We have not received any rejections yet. At this time, we are no longer receiving receipts for H1B Cap. Unfortunately, the information we provide is the most up to date information we have.”
hmmm
pretty much over. Don’t hope
I am still optimistic 🙂
what gives you basis for optimism?
faith, that everything happens for a reason. so whatever that’s gonna happen, it will be the right thing
the way I read it is: “receipts are over”
the way I read it: “life isnt over yet” there are still receipts to come 🙂 there are still people on the waiting list, etc
half glass full
I second that MSFT. Lets keep hope until we receive packages or obama passes the reform 😀
thats the spirit! aye aye captain! an “ice berg” right ahead 😛
Last week I was trying to contact the white house through their website just to inform them about the disappointment and anxiety people like us who are facing, and after completing my message when i clicked on the submit button, i found that i exceeded the no of characters in the text-area. I knew it wouldn’t have reached him but just a try 😀
just redo it with lesser number of characters
Yup I made it short and simple the next time
the petition we created just got 6000 votes as opposed to 100 000 required
Yeah that’s right.. Nothing we can do :(. I have signed it long back..
depressing
i am not aware of the petition?
It was a petition about allowing AD applicants for H1b to stay. the petition has expired today with only 6,000 votes as opposed to 100k required
I have started working on Plan B already but even I kind of get a feeling that people will get receipts till May end or early June….
well she said “receipts are over”
You can hope until your package comes back as i am hoping 🙂
Exact same words from my lawyer today! No receipts, no
return packages, only approvals!
Me: “Thanks for the update. So you are not expecting any more receipts further on but only rejections?”. Fragomen: “At this time, yes.”
Hi,
Any updates from SplendTek? Someone posted their check got encashed. Did you receive the receipt number update? I heard from my friend who got approved through them last year that they inform us as soon as they receive the receipt. Please post if you got any updates.
I got informed cheq got encashed after that no news from them. Waiting to hear some news.
ohh thats gr8 when did you knew about that??
I got to know on May 7th
Here is the information obtained from Immigrationgirl. The sample size is about 600. She is not my attorney and I came to know about her recently.
– The numbers seems right for the AD category. My attorney said that it was about 90% success last year and he predicted about 80% this year. I too believed that it would be about 80% success for AD (FY2015).
– We all know that the success rate for non-AD would be about 40%.
– I think those who applied directly through company/company attorney would have received receipts by this time. There is no hope now. We just need to wait for returned package (just like hitting a final nail in the coffin)
– Those who applied through MNC could wait for few more days. I heard that MNC’s generally delay communicating the information to the employees.
BTW: I am assuming that the number of AD applications were 25,000-35,000. Hence, 20% unluckiest means 5000-7000. I am one of those unluckiest ones (5000-7000) who applied under AD/PP/VT category and haven’t received a receipt yet. Philosophically speaking, to be really unlucky, one is sufficient to be kicked out. Here we are talking about 5000-7000. Right now, I am actively working on Plan B (other visa), C (other job) and D (going home).
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Source: Immigrationgirl
****Update 5/13/14, here is where we stand today: no new receipts, no rejections. The percentage of our selected cases are as follows:
Vermont, Premium, Masters cap: 80% of cases were selected
California, Premium, Masters cap: 86% of cases were selected
Vermont, Regular, Masters cap: 75% of cases were selected
California, Regular, Masters cap: 75% of cases were selected
Vermont, Premium, Bachelors cap: 38% of cases were selected
California, Premium, Bachelors cap: 33% of cases were selected
Vermont, Regular, Bachelors cap: 48% of cases were selected
California, Regular, Bachelors: 33% of cases were selected
The discrepancy between Premium and Regular receipts for masters cap cases may indicate that more regular processing receipts could be on the way. Fingers crossed!
for the Bachelor’s cap, lets assume that each one of the 4 had (PP/CA etc) had 100 entries.
the STD for 40% is sqrt(n*p*(1-p)) ~= 5.
all cases fall well within 40% +- 2* STD.
could you ask here, how many she had in each category to begin with.
(to check the assumptions. ) e.g. if there were more regular processing than PP this may indeed indicate that california is slower to process.
what would fit in better with the data is an acceptance rate of 35% for the regular cap and a majority of PP
i meant “could you ask HER …”
I have already asked her (Attorney Emily).
Wow this is really crushing…:(
If this is true, then next year there would be increase in the ad category for sure unless the government pass the immigration reform.
Quick Update : I spoke with Attorney Emily and she agreed to do a video interview. I’m in the process of scheduling a video a video interview. Hope this will help you guys. Give a Like to this comment, if you are looking forward for the interview.
What us MNC?
Just wondering if any of the AD/RP or AD/PP got a their package back. Please comment
Not yet. atleast not me yet. but .. I know from a freind that he received the return package on may 22 last year.. So i am guessing we can anticipate the same trend perhaps this year as well.
So I am thinking the by the end of this month we should know most certainly as to what will happen…
correction buddy , not what will happen but in fact we should know certainly what has happened 🙂
I stand Corrected..
Havent received it as of now.. Started working on plan B.
any1 got receipt from unicorn technologies Ga for Non-Ad/RP
i have seen few receipts are generated on last week also.
This is meaning less entry is completed all the petitions.
Guys we can wait few more days for receipts
few receipts are generated on yesterday date also including premium this is rediculas
Aaj mere pas paisa hain , gaadi hain , bangla hain , haan or maa bhi hain , tumahare pass kya hain , mere pas , mere paas H1 hain … :)))
If you can’t post in English, what you will do having H1?? This forum is used by different language people. So stop posting in your language so that it helps others to understand and helps them in someway. Thanks
Dude here is the translation but not worth it , it’s a famous dialogue from a Bollywood movie , added some twist , don’t worry , Indian friends will know it for sure :)))) , sorry if it bothered you !
sorry correction* no translation required
Don’t angry me ! LOL
Dont read it if you cant !! It was just a joke !! why are you reacting like this ?
Itna “Sannata” kyun hain Bhai !! Aye Bhai , mere Bhai !!
Hi Raghu,
I don’t know if this is a valid question or not but still interested to know. Does age has to do anything with the H1 visa selection ? I know question may be vague but why I am asking is in my project almost everyone less than 30 have got receipts but 3-4 people including myself are more than 30 in fact 32+ and none of us have got it till now , so just this question popped up !!!!! ……
Folks, clear my doubts please
1) I got a call & email from my employer saying that my check got cleared on 08th May 2014 however no receipt number yet..Still I ‘m waiting for it. My brain got doubt like ” after getting check clearance also USCIS don’t send receipt number, this situation happened to any one in the past history( I’m praying I won’t be one of them) , this is question is making me more irritation then happiness , some one answer my query please ?
2) after we get H1B approval letter , do you think still he/ she need to attend the interview around in US immigration office or else still any other formalities will their to clear.
I wish my petition flow like this
1. Petition submit >2.Check clearance >3. Receipt number > 4.Initial review >5. H1B Approval > 6.Happy end
3) I have been in NZ more than 24 months and currently also in NZ since 4 months , do you think I need to carry police clearance report .
depending if a legit company applied for your, or you paid a some consultant to apply for you. in the second case, they are probably scamming you, in the first case, no need to worry.
Thank you for your information
Can you send me an email using the contact form? I don’t see a valid email with this comment.
Hi Raghu,
As requested I have enrolled in the form and my email id : [email protected] you please answer to my questions.
Thanks !
There is one other person who posted the same scenario. Check is cleared and no receipt number. I hope you get the receipt number soon.
2) Approval. Then visa interview at U.S. Consulate/Embassy.
1. Petition submit
2. Receipt number
3.Initial review
4. H1B Approval
5. 50% Happiness
5. Visa Interview
6. 100% Happiness
Police clearance is not required for H1B. But, get it before you leave NZ. Just in case.
Thank you Raghu for quick update.
I will publish my petitions updates in the form as I received from my employer.
Folks, clear my doubts please
1) I got a call & email from my employer saying that my check got cleared on 08th May 2014 however no receipt number yet..Still I ‘m waiting for it. My brain got doubt like ” after getting check clearance also USCIS don’t send receipt number, this situation happened to any one in the past history( I’m praying I won’t be one of them) , this is question is making me more irritation then happiness , some one answer my query please ?
2) after we get H1B approval letter , do you think still he/ she need to attend the interview around in US immigration office or else still any other formalities will their to clear.
I wish my petition flow like this
1. Petition submit >2.Check clearance >3. Receipt number > 4.Initial review >5. H1B Approval > 6.Happy end
3) I have been in NZ more than 24 months and currently also in NZ since 4 months , do you think I need to carry police clearance report .
depends, if you have a legit company that applied for you then you are selected and do not worry.
if you paid one of the consultancy companies, there is a big chance that theyre scamming you.
Any updates from anyone regd Reciept Notifications yesterday.
Any1 received receipts today?
This Comment section is so addicting.. i read it in the morning before go to work and then during lunch break and finally at night… and it starts over next day… i refresh my email, txt and calls 10 times a day to see if there any news from my employer..
Feels like all of our return packages are in the transit. 🙁
I lost all my hopes, but I believe that GOD alone knows what best work for us in the long run than what we think !! so lets accept it !!
non AD/RP…nothing yet
Me tooo in same boat.
Me too….
NON-AD/RP waiting
Me Too have applied in Vermont
AD/PP guys who have not yet heard anything from USCIS – no receipt/no reject return package…please reply here.. lets see how many of us are there
Aye
Non AD /PP nothing heard
aye captain
same here.
though my lawyer emailed me and said that the stream of receipts had stopped.
maybe they get sent in batches.
15 days have gone by since the 28th of April
AD/PP/VM …..didnt got receipt yet…..i knw 5 friends
Yes
+1
Did you finalize in your mind about plan B….? The only option to stay in US I think is 1) find H1B exempt jobs 2) further study
any of you have in mind..?
No, I haven’t finalized anything yet. And I don’t think we have too many options. Each option has it’s own risk and drawbacks.
+1
Aye Aye Sir..+1
AD/PP/Vermont
+1
+1
+1
Is the Game really over???
AD/RP Still waiting.. How many of us are on the same boat ???
AD/PP/CA still waiting. Haven’t got a receipt nor the return package!!! Lift just sucks at this point…
AS/RP/VT/Waiting
Same here Bro… wondering if they are waiting to deny some petitions and fill those up with the waitlisted ones….
I cannot agree with you more.. Life does suck especially when you are the only one in your freind circle not to have the receipt….
AD/RP/VP waiting 🙁
AD/RP/VT waiting sorry for the typo.
yeah , Most of the people I know ahve got the receipts guys..
So I think we should move on…
Agreed…..
+1
+1
Any there any hopes for Non AD/ RP/Vermont still ???
Hmmm, It seems all hot conversations today because of the disappointment for lottery results from all, cool guys, move forward.
hi,
Ne one 4m tcs rcved their rcpt no.?
OMG, I got the receipt today but …….. I didnt file the H1B , what a GOD, Thank you so much God, still you exist.
can we ban this bunny?
Good. How much was the bill? You should try more restaurants/groceries stores
I recieved yesterday the following e-mail:
The Vermont Service Center has approved the following
I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
that had been filed under the Premium Processing Service:
….
Although when I check my case status on the website is still ‘Acceptance’. Is the e-mail above means just that I’ve been selected on the lottery or this is already visa approval.
Thanks!!
before this did u get any news about the lottery result for ur PP?
last week I’ve been told by my company that I was selected, and now they fwd me this…so I’m not sure whether this refers to the lottery or to the final result.
i guess its the final result .. this means ur H1B is approved not just selected in lottery
Congrats. Don’t trust the USCIS case status site.
Thanks Raghuram. So it seems I’ve made it, right? =) Good luck to everyone else!!
Hi Gabrial;
Congrats!! on your petition being approved.
Could you please let us know, did you received the mail from USCIS or from your Employer.
If you received the mail from USCIS, could you please let us know, whether you found the mail in the Inbox or in Junk Folder
I recieved from my employer. They fwd me the USCIS e-mail.
Just I came to know that, In India many Desi consultancy which is in US , collect money from many for H1B then wont file a H1B , later they will tell , you are rejected then deduct the attorney fee and return the remaining amount, no proof for anything , just in case if any one ask or have idea to do that, just avoid , then your wish. Like that if they collect money from 100 people and deduct 800 to 1000$, they will earn 1 crore. Great idea but ….
yup me also paid to desi consultency first they said PR after paid the money they said its regular they cheat me i paid for Non-AD /RP 5000$ till now i dont know about my H1b still waiting
Its really sad, now a days all used find a way to cheat in decent way… since we are professional we wont be sharing this info to others or we will hide ourself thats the benefit for them. If it is un-educated people they will fight and get the money back. So try to get your money back also put that desi consultancy name in the website or blog so that others will come to know. next time they cant cheat(still few will try to apply by them even after that). But this will be bad for them if you put the info in website or blog. 5000$ is toooooooo much, filing will be within 2500$. Also paying is illigal then all will be silent. if they get money they need to be true but you have rights to fight and get back.
to be honest, you deserve what happened to you, why would you go to a consultancy company to get an H1B, and then ull go to the states and start looking for a job, other people have already got jobs, did tremendous efforts to pass interviews with employers, didn’t sleep at night preparing, and then people like you come and steal their chance of getting a H1B. I hope you get your money back… but still, this what happens to people who try to cheat and take what not theirs!!
Screw you if you’ve applied multiple petitions. Sorry, but I don’t really think that it’s fair for people like me.
to be honest, you deserve what happened to you, why would you go to a consultancy company to get an H1B, and then ull go to the states and start looking for a job, other people have already got jobs, did tremendous efforts to pass interviews with employers, didn’t sleep at night preparing, and then people like you come and steal their chance of getting a H1B. I hope you get your money back… but still, this what happens to people who try to cheat and take what not theirs!!….
Hi MSFT, Could you clarify below points….
1. Why you are jealous abt the Desi
consultancy? USCIS there to check rt also most of them in US like that only went, now only rules are strict….
2. So much competion in this world, all will try all the way to get and survey why are you blaming others? If you have LUCK you might have selected in the lottery
then only your talent.
3. Do you think they are not talent? Its not
that….. they didn’t get the good company somehow, then they tried whats there in that???
Its all your fate and fact, don’t blame others if you can you try get ….. There is nothing illigal outside US. No one will tell the truth the fact is ‘everything
money money’.
you’re totally wrong. if we apply your logic, then thieves should steal, because they have no chance, so its their fate to steal, and murders should kill people, so they can have chances to survive. you should not go and pay money to companies to get you a H1B, because you are STEALING other people’s chances. the world is a worst place because of people with messed up logic like you!!
Its all about competition, if you and I apply, you get rejected by a company and I get selected, this is because I am more talented than you are!!! not because I am lucky! for real people like you are so messed up, thinking its okay to go there and stay in a street looking up a job. all you do is get the stupid Visa and then you go there, unemployed!
there is nothing illegal, or “illigal”, as you call it, outside US? see, you have no morals if you think so!
go compete in a good, “legal”, way, show your talents rather than showing your money!
sorry to say that but get lost buddy.
these corrupt $$$$$$$$s won’t realize that people already in US would loose their jobs…. if they don’t get visa, they have nothing to loose…. because they haven’t earned anything yet….talking about luck….. wtf
thats why this world is full of thieves and stupid people like the guy who replied talking about luck and money… so yea
So true!
RIP English……….
exactly, and then he says that theyre talented!
What happened to your ENGLISH ??? LOL
this needs a cross compiler to be understood “3. Do you think they are not talent? Its notthat….. they didn’t get the good company somehow, then they tried whats there in that???” LOL
😀 LOL
that should act as a self filter for those fake applications
Today my attorney told,Got the return package but cheque got encashed ,how? what to do?
that mean ur rejected even u dont get money back sorry dude
Thats what I wanted, it happend to my enemy 🙂
Was it a duplicate petition?? I believe If that’s the case then you won’t be able to get your cheque back. You might need to check with your attorney regarding that.
I got a call from attorney saying that my cheque got encashed, but I am still waiting for receipt number!!!!!!
Today???
any idea on when the cheque cashed?
attorney knows the cheque is encashed or not ???? reply me
when did your cheque got encashed?
On 9th May I got call from attorney that my cheque got encashed
Anyone Got receipt today or return package?
I ddint get any response from GOD,My company and USCIS, totally blank? what to do Non AD/RP, when return package will come?
Do you trust GOD? he is also waiting for H1B lottery result!!!! what he will do?
same boat buddy:(( sleepless nights…
Oh God, At end I got the receipt EAC-14-159-5XXXX, worth for waiting… Got shocked and surprise when I lost the confident and got that today. God is Nice.
Are you PP/RP?? When did you receive it??
My name is ‘True-Liar’ 🙂
buddy that’s not cool, this is no place to fool around..
Pradeep, who cares :), When Game is Over :)(me too still waiting but which is already an END)….The message and names tells that it is true or Lie, that checks how much hurry you are …. if u check the message without checking the name .. that teach the about the LIFE also:)
is it 159 or 149 series?.I don’t think it is 159 series..Today is 157th computer day
My employer informed me that he received back the package and I am not selected in the lottery. Mine was Non AD/RP. At least better than waiting.
I agree. I wish I received the same by now so I can formally talk to employer about alternative options.
me too, but i have still started plan B cant afford to wait. Mine is PP and there is no news what so ever.
i think PPs were out long time ago already RPs are out too by now
ya but i havent recieved anything at all. Not even the lottery result . If i am PP i shud atleast know if i am selected or not. As far as i am aware for PP they let you know by email the outcome of ur petition.
i think all rejections are snail mailed
and how much time does that take normally?
I think most of the folks still eagerly reading this forum are left behind including me
My case is non-ad/pp, I am still waiting, no reply. I asked to my employer, they said they will inform me if anything comes up. how we can ensure that they really waiting OR just lieing me..?
why would they lie?
Sorry to hear the news. See if you can join the webinar.
see Raghu is trying to make some money on folks like us lol
isn’t your webinar for AD folks?
Yup. Ad and for folks who are in USA as well.
are you planning to hold a webinar exclusively targeted towards the non-AD folks in US?
I will post an update when I finalize all my slides, if I have have enough time to cover all options for Non-Ad folks in USA.
aren’t we supposed to get approved/denied by today 5/13? it is supposed to take 15 calender days for premium processing, right?
YES i guess… even i haven’t heard anything yet. I am also NON AD/PP
me too,
checking in.
me too..
15 Business Days (not total days), which is May 16.
even for PP non AD? i havent heard anything whether its accepted or rejected in lottery.
you can’t count from April 28. They are going to begin processing and will start precessing new ones every day since then but not all in one day
Is it possible to apply for GC from OPT? I have only BS, and my employer is willing to do that. Is EB3-ROW be an option for me at this time give that my OPT will expire in October? Feels like it is really time for plan B
Thanks
By not to Oct, your employer wouldn’t be able to file your PERM or could have just filed it. Even then, you need H1 to continue to work after Oct.
Thanks,
It looks like i am moving to Canada
Any one received receipts in last 2 days?
Yes i heard from few of my friends that they received today NON-AD/RP
Do you have series of the reciept #
hey this is original Curious here , somebody stole my name LOL…, well my friends have got it today as well , latest series I know is 145
You wouldn’t have an issues, if you had created an account at Disuqs 🙂
I have it , dont wanna use it here though , just wanna remain Curious …LOL
anyone got receipts today??
Tier companies and mid size companies have started informing their employees one by one….(TCS,Mindtree)…
If (application==lottery_Selected)
{
email = your application is selected in lottery…
}
else if (Application == No_Intimation_yet)
{
for others=WAIT_FURTHER_UPDATES
}
// Dont loose hopes till you get your packet back…
while(1>0)
{
Thread.sleep(forever);
}
: /
Invalid data in Numeric field , program terminated Abnormally.
printf(“get a life guysna”);
just kidding 😀
Your excitement is understandable.
Hello Hard Luck , soft luck here , did u got urs receipt or waiting !!
Lol..I am waiting softie!
H1B Visa Plan B : Webinar Registration Link : http://bit.ly/1hIu7Co
This webinar is targeted towards applicants with Advanced Degree. I will go over Pros and Cons of several different options in “DETAIL”
Specially the biggest Pitfall to avoid in #1 Plan B option that most advanced degree folks have in mind.
When – Friday 9:30 PM ( May 16, 2014)
How Long – 60 to 90 Minutes
Type : Paid
Registration Link : http://bit.ly/1hIu7Co
Raghu any chance left for Regular processing still?
yup till may 30th
Hi Raghu,
Does it also include the option of working in Canada…?
Yes. Even better options that may work for few.
I have registered for the webinar. Will I be able to view it if i miss it live?
I’m not recording it. Q&A is what that will make this more valuable. Recording will take away the advantage of that.
I am not AD or not studied here. I am on L1B, married, expiring Dec 2014. So with this, does this webinar includes anything other than (1) Canada direct PR option (2) take course in US from Dec to April and apply H1B again if employer agrees (3) NZ/Australia PR process (4) transfer to employer’s Canada branch and come back (5) if wife can get H1 then stay H4 (6) go to some desi consultancy and do some manipulations
Above what I can think off if you could give another option, of course I would like to join..
Options you have listed above is known to all, but what problems one can face is is what I want to highlight.
I will go over specific set of courses and colleges.
Why certain college is better than others and why you need to avoid some colleges.
Thats a clear bug in the website if you see that… first of all I am not RP… I am PP. I had clearly mentioned it in my comments above and I don’t think its possible to change your name after posting the comment.
man, it sucks, I am frustrated of waiting, those screwed up lawyers tell you, Oh we appreciate your waiting, no you freaking don’t, you’re not the one whos life depending on a stupid lottery, so shut the heck up and call the USCIS and ask for an explanation! those people suck! “We appreciate your patience”! appreciate my butt!
I totally understand…waiting ..:(
are you also on PP, regular cap, fellow?
NON AD/Regular ..its for my husband…its his last year on L1b 5yrs, we need it badly this time
I really hope he gets it, pray for God sincerely and i hope you’ll get it
My sincere prayers to God for all of us waiting!
miracles happen 😉
😉 yes they do..lets see!
It’s not over till it’s over!
i am also going thru the same situation…
but why you are frustrated … worst comes worst u just stay in germany …
I dont like Germany 😀
Anyone got RFE for Non AD/PP/EAC
My employer just informed that the petition (Non-AD/RP/VT) is approved. Its EAC-14-147-5XXXX.
Abi, you got ur receipt number today or ur petition itself got approved ?? If your petition is approved today, then when did u get ur receipt number ?? As you say u r NON-AD / RP , I just wanted to know how much time it took for your petition approval..
Employer had mentioned on May 2 that the cheque was deposited. They received the approval notice today. They dint inform me abt the receipt.
Quite surprising!!!
Non AD RP approval received quite soon…. its good… Congrats to you!!
Oh God, Thanks ,at end came ……… means sleeping nothing else 🙂
Did you get the receipt now!?
Hi Raghuram, I have been following your blogs since long… Its a great platform to get all queries answered. I came across a scenario and would need your input. What if a person filed H1B from 2 different employers and both got picked up in the lottery. What are the options with him in that case and what should be done?
simple, so many RFE and both will get rejected,u need to file in next year also.
If that is the case then why USCIS allows people to file from 2 different employers.. Logically, a person can be offered a position to work with 2 or more employers and it is upto the employee to choose which is the best offer for him/her..
Guys lets talk logical and get view point on these things as these things are imp..
There is rule that single employer cannot file multiple H1B for a same employee but nowhere it is mentioned about 2 or more H1B from different employers.
Yes. That is right. Both will get rejected 🙁
Are you saying this based on any proof or past experience?
yes. frd’s experiecnec
Both will not get rejected as this is filed from two different employers…. As per my understanding, two petitions filed are rejected ONLY if they are from the same employer
NO. both will get rejected for such guys playing with the system & wasting putting in drain some qualified’s H1.
Correct.
HI Raghu,
Would appreciate if you can give your comments on this? What should be done and what is the best option?
if two petitions follow the same person at the data entry day, they get filtered out.
they get a rejection
That seems logical and correct and based on other blogs it is mentioned one can get approval for both H1B’s as well as they are 2 different petitions and not at all related to each other. There cannot be an RFE asking why employee filed 2 petitions for 2 different employers though there can be RFE for any other reason. Ultimately, employee can join only 1 employer and other employer may wish to withdraw it at later stages.
Raghu /Sam you comments on this?
frd got RFE for two petitions from diffferent consultancy last yr
Raghu – Can you please throw some light on this?? What happens if someone has filed H1B from two different employer?
They won’t be rejected. Lucky one will have to go with either
Will there be any second lottery for the rejected/multiple h1b slots?
They had a waiting list in 2008 lottery. They clearly mentioned it on their site during that period. They dit not mention any such thing last year or this year. So we do not know if they follow the same format.
If we have thats good but if thats a case USCIS wont return a package rt? not sure.
Depends on whether there is a wait-list and what the USCIS wants to do with it. Wait-list is a case where a few of the petitions successfully selected in the lottery get rejected during the process of approval (due to whatever reason(s)) and those slots have to be filled-in. To my knowledge, this is a grey area and none knows what really happens in such a case.
That must be the reason that PP not selected applicants hadn’t received their documentation back yet, as supposedly it must be over the processing time for PP.
It seems they’re holding the applications to see if there are any rejected selected applications.
Trying to marry a Girl with GC 🙂
My plan is to marry a local guy
Cmon guys, do you really need to publish this? 😉 :p
hmmm, When game is going to over and so much disappoinment , just trying to come out, just be fun and forget 🙂 no other way… nothing in our hand
Cool, where are you from?.
Russia
Same thing with little correction *girl
I can’t even do that. My wife (CA in India) left her career and came here to see that I am not lucky to win a lottery…. LOL
Yes, Thats really Sad.
AD/RP/VT Are you still waiting to hea back ??
I am waiting to hear back as well.
I checked on USCIS twitter account there is nothing like this posted saying about receiving the receipts till 21st may or 30 may. Can you please let us know where did you got this information from?
Think long and hard about your Plan B, if you are not selected in lottery for variety of reasons.
Hi Raghu,
I have asked this question to you today 2 times , please can you respond that if you have any update from attorney regarding return of packages !! Please refer your featured comment , I want to know if do you have any latest update that now has number of returned packages increased in last 3-4 days, or still receipts are coming in ???
I know some of my friends whose employers got rejected packets alongside receipts…and this was last week…the numbers aren’t very clear since the USCIS is not transparent in this regard..
Receipts almost stopped coming. Very few ( like 1 or 2 reporting), and that’s due to delivery delay or delay in employer reporting to employee.
Not many people are reporting return packages yet.
i am PP non AD should i atleast recieve an answer yes or no sooner then regular ? or is it same process for both PP and regular? for example i am PP , shud i recieve an answer from USCIS atleast reporting about the outcome before the regular ones started … thats wht PP is for right?
yes if you are PP, then you should receive the result via EMAIL.
well if that’s the case then i haven’t heard anything yet.
For PP, USCIS said they could start the process of PPs from 28th April, So that means 28th April +15 working days = 16th May (<21st May). This week perhaps last week of decision of all PPs and posting of any receipt or return package. — I think.
Hey KK, It is 15 days, NOT 15 business days. So the last date is today, May 12, 2014.
Yes today is last day
LAST Day for PP Non AD? to get answers for lottery outcome?
Sakhu, I guess todays is the Last day for the Entire PP.
eeew…. i just pray i get some good news today…. is it fr return of package as well?
You will get it. No worries.
Entire PP means even for approval after u have been picked up in lottery?>
I am waiting for PP/Non-AD,hoping to hear good news today
me too..
same here… Regular Cap, PP… praying to hear good news 🙂
did u hear anything about ur PP?
This is a broken logic. Uscis cannot begin processing ALL PP cases in the same day
Hi dy, I know USCIS cannot start ALL PP cases in same day but they said no later than 28th, that means they could start before 28th but on and after 28th they have work on untouched PP files to provide answers to those applications…. So, we may think that by late 28th April they will work on PP files and be able to decide in 15 days from then…I am assuming 15 working days.
Raghu – Thanks much for your blog… i was not that much silent in this but yes i use to wroite few comments
… finally finally and yes finally……… I got picked..
Wat a happiness… was in pursuit of happiness.. guys patience patiences.. hope you all get through..
SO wonderfullll…….. thanks all for valuabl comments… raghu i will owe you and your team a lot
Congrats whoever you are 🙂
Hey Raghu , did your attorney(s) I mean whiom u r in touch with gave any update on return packages or anything else ??
Hey Raghu , as posted by you earlier did any of your attorney friend whom you are in touch with provide any update on returned packages or anything else!
congrats!! can u plz provide your info – PP or regular? general cap or advanced degree? receipt date? thx!
Non AD regular
Please share the reciept no by masking last 5 digits
after reading all this I just wish If I can write same !!
Inteha ho gayi Intezar Ki , Ayee na kuch khabar mere yaar* ki , yeah hume hain yakeen , bewafa who nahi , fir vajah kya hui , intezar keee… 🙂 🙁 🙂 🙁
yaar* receipt
Hi,
Any one got receipt number / return package from the CAL service center?
Hi Raghu;
I got selected in the Lottery. I had applied it through a company in NJ. They had filed my Petition in VSC under RP / Non AD. I got the Result from the Company on 23rd April about my Receipt Number and that I got selected in the Lottery.
My Questions are below:
(A) Currently the status says “Initial Review”, how long will it take from here for getting to know about the status of the Initial Review.
(B) Can I try out for other companies in USA with this Receipt Number.
(C) Supposing if my Employer is not able to find me a Project and put me in Bench, can I try out for other Companies in USA and get a Job over there.
Please let me know your inputs.
Hi Anandhapadmanaban M
Could you please share the name of the company in NJ, through which you applied?
Thanks!
Hi;
It is a IT company
Anandhapadmanaban – Thanks for the response! Actually, I wanted to know the name of the company. Do you mind sharing the name?
I am not suppose to share it as my Petition is in Process
i hope u get an RFE
I really hope you get a rejection, because you deserve it, people like you are taking other people’s chances. I really hope you get your deeds back on you sooner or later.
It’s okay we know such cases the embassy know them, let’s just not be negative!
Anandhapadmanaban – No problem, Thanks for the response.
this companies should be banned from being able to participate in lottery!
those people should be banned from everything. they buy the visa through fake companies, and then they fly to the states to look for a job. what a spam!
hey buddy I agree , it’s frustrating
And after reading this people are trying to apply some logic that makes sense! there is not sense .. it’s a broken system abused by butts
I still didn’t get anything but i know it’s rejection and I hope my company can send me to Buenos Aires for a year and try again next year
To be honest, no to be mean or something, if you apply through a company that has nothing for you, you pay for them to get an H1B, just stay in your home country and do not screw the H1B for people who already found jobs with legit companies.
don’t worry, if you oppress someone, sooner or later it’ll get you 😉
I thought you are pp/non-ad….how does it matter to u ?
read what (s)he has written and ull know, obviously (s)he paid some “company” which is a consultant to get an H1B. then look what (s)he is doing, looking for a job 🙂 how come a company would get you an H1B and then (s)hes not sure of the company has some tasks for him/her. it does not pass together
Hi,
Are there any QA/Software testing guys who got their receipts?
Please post a reply!
What difference that would make
What difference that will make. At least for the lottery selection process, they won’t go through your profile.
Well that’s the thing, I believe though it is indeed a lottery but there is a method to it…if it is totally random lottery what if all the engineers got picked and not the doctors? or some other occupation for which US is in need of? I FIRMLY BELIEVE THEY KEEP SUBCAPS..for different fields and occupations just like Canada does!! So the profile you come from does make a difference or at least your designation/position does matter in the lottery.
I doubt!
Doubt what?
no subcaps!
That’s your opinion 🙂
What’s makes you confident against the existence of subcaps?
all assumptions here are speculations (subcaps, experience, background, PhD, worthiness of a candidate etc.) but by looking at profile of people picked vs. those who weren’t you can’t explain it by anything but a random pick that doesn’t make much sense.
I think there is…if US has a shortage of say 6000 doctors, they wouldn’t wanna pick 300 just because it was a purely random selection.
what u say makes sense but it doesn’t mean they do what makes sense
Well that’s another case if Obama administration has decided to to be impervious to common sense :-]
If Obama had the guts the immigration reform would have already been here and hundred thousands wouldn’t try to squeeze in a minuscule cap
Or it would be a pepper mechanism with butts denied entrance!
Nobody does care
my point….
It’s broken system
I think youre right. and I hope its the case 😀
I am a Software Development Engineer in Test. still no answer.
So I take that you haven’t got your receipt as yet!!
Same here. None of the QA guys have got receipts yet but the whole DB team got theirs :-s
I am also working on REST API automation BTW :-]
quick questions, is yours Regular Cap, PP?
mine is Regular Cap, PP
Regular Cap!
Premium or regular processing?
Regular processing! Non AD!
what company are you with?
Xoriant corporation! What about you?
I got it… Non-AD/PP/CA
when did you got the receipt today??
I am also waiting for PP/Non-AD.
I got it on 16th April and its already approved.
But I have not got receipt till now Pls pray for me.
When did you get it? CA stands for California? Please confirm if you are QA!
Yes I am QA engineer and CA stands for California. got it on 16th April and its already approved.
I am not sure if it is just me but why does your title read “Still Waiting”? :-s
My title should read QA and not “still waiting”, I am not sure why you see so.
You just posted a reply to Rakesh Agarwal above saying you are “Still waiting” Stop trolling man! :-/
Man… I don’t know what to say… you had a question and was trying to give you an answer…. sorry if you didn’t like it. BTW… I never replied with the “still waiting” to anybody. Its up to you to believe it or not.
Abhi QA cur diya lol. Anyhow if you got it Congratz.
Its a website issue, right now i can see all comments made by you ie. Hard Luck. and by the way If everyone started thinking like that then there is not point following these threads, Its just for getting updates.
Yes…i got it
You are not QA man! I know you. 🙁
its not about testing and devlopment…
I believe it just might be.
Hi Raguram, need some advise. I filed H1 application thru some consultant and on 25th April they told that mine application has been selected and provided me case number starting with WAC. As mine was premium application, i was assuming the case would be processed within 2 weeks starting 28th April but till now there is no change in the status on USCIS site, i am not sure what needs to be done. Also i dont have any copy of the petition filed by the consultant, i assume they wont have provided me wrong case number of someone else, is there any way to check if the case number belongs to me and whether it was filed with premium option?
Also the status still shows as Acceptance only, does that mean its not applied under premium category?
Ask for scanned copy of receipt, that will have your name.
can u please give me the consultants name?
I have got news that my visa is approved but still dont have receipt no. or anything
Congratulations! Non/AD? RP/PP? How do you know its approved, without receipt?
Inteha ho gayi Intezar Ki , Ayee na kuch khabar mere yaar* ki , yeah hume hain yakeen , bewafa who nahi , fir vajah kya hui , intezar keee… 🙂 🙁 🙂 🙁
yaar* recript
Finally the wait is over. Got informed by my employer that i got picked up in the lottery. For other folks information
1. I am from Bangalore MindTree
2. I am yet to get the receipt#
Thank you Raghu for this wonderful blog where people get interacted on the H1B status. All the best for other folks who are waiting for the lottery result.
Hi, what is your position or designation on which the H1B was filed?
Project Lead..if u r in Mindtree, don’t check in the database. i have changed the name 🙂
Well I am not in MindTree even if I were and I could know your name, don’t think it would make any difference. Lol MindTree filed H1B petitions for about 55 Project Leads, guess how do I know that? *_*
ha ha ha
Anyhow! Congratulations and thanks for posting. Good to see that people are getting receipts still.
It was under PP OR RP??
RP
Non AD/RP/VT. H4 to H1B. Got the scanned copy of my receipt notice I-797C (Notice of Action) from my employer today. EAC1414750*** Received date: April 10th and Notice date: April 29th. The case status is : Initial Review. All the very best people. Don’t lose hope.
Thanks for keeping our hopes alive. You are probably among the luckiest 1%. 🙂
12 day delivery. Where is lawuer located?
WHO IS YOUR EMPLOYER? do they file H1 for H4 visa holders?
If you really have the skillset and work experience. Yes. They apply on your behalf. I have done 7 years in IT project management.
which company?
I think your question “WHO IS YOUR EMPLOYER?” is very inappropriate. I believe you are not well educated about H1B filing for H4 visa holders. Be advised that anyone can apply for H1B provided they have the right skillset and a job offer from an employer in US.
I know all the if and but’s , all i wanted to know was who is ur employer? and how did u find someone to apply for ur H1 from H4? employers mostly dont wait that long considering the H1 is approved in oct and u can only start working post that. My status will also change to H4 if my H1 is not approved this year. Hence just exploring my options.
Congrats SJ ….:)
Mine too was a COS from H4 to h1, but luckily/unluckily i still have not got my receipt…..
@Sakhu — i have 4 years of exp in sw and two companies were ready to file h1 for me from which I chose one. so it basically depends on your skillset and your employer’s faith in your competence.
i have 9 years of exp .. do u mind giving me some more info like when did u start searching for an employer and how was the process like? if u are on H4 u cannot work untill you get your H1 approved so are they ok to wait?
Not sure of your back ground… but mine is mobile communication technology.. i had 4 yrs of exp from a reputed company whose head office is in CA. it was not very difficult for me to find h1b sponsers. there is always demand in our field. i was able to find my sponser in a month after coming to the US. yes evry1 knows that you have to wait till oct dats when you can work… so you better be worth that wait !!
thanks
hmmmm, last 2 days not much comments here, it shows the progress, it seems we are done. no luck.
Weekend
Got it, Lets see tomorrow, Any assumption about out of 85k receipt how much might have delivered? I know other than USCIS no one cant predict extacly, but any assumption based on some calculation?
I don’t think you can make an assumption we know more or less how much they generate each computer day but we don’t know if they mail it the same day. …i would think 95% are either already delivered or still in transit
5% for those cases if wait list theory is true
u have mentioned “we know more or less how much they generate each day” , so what’s the approx number per day…, also any1 has idea does sorting happens based on last name that too descending order..!!!??
Read back this thread of comments and you will see a couple of computations as well as discussions about sorting. I don’t think they sort by surname. Also per day generation doesn’t matter anymore. They said last week that data entry is completed. I am still waiting for my rejection package. AD/RP/VT
No updates from my employer after last week. Few people got the receipt numbers and then everything stopped. No one has a definite answer except for saying ‘ keep waiting’ which makes it even more frustrating. Dont know what to do.
buddy which company you belong too in India
Infosys
hey man any luck ?
I know. USCIS could be more transparent with it’s process. But, that’s what we have for now. So, keep waiting. But, I doubt USCIS has lot of receipt to be sent out.
Ya guessed so….thanks
Same here,waiting
HI Folks, I got a call from my employer and informed me” my check got cleared USCIS ” any idea how much time i need to wait for receipt number .
Congratulations! Sometime next week is ideally when your employer should get the snail mail receipt :)…worst case, the week after the next…get your receipt number from your employer so you too can track it…if possible, ask your employer to mail you a scanned copy of your receipt…
Cheers,
Bharath
Thanks Bharath
Congrats dude 🙂
OMG..!
Thanks Abhi 🙂
When ur check got cleared?
For me took a week to receive the receipt #
Hi Raghu,
Can you please let me know the status?m on H4 and gave applied for H1B COS.Do I hold any chances.
If you are guy u may get it otherwise forget it and enjoy with what u have 🙂
Hi All,
I am on H4 and applied for h1B under Non ADRegularVT.I have not heard any thing from my employer,reg receipt no. or clearing of cheque.Are there any chances as I have not heard anyone with COS getting receipt no.
As a Guy if you are in H4 you may get it. If you are Girl… you wont get it 🙂
Hi, I have also applied for H1B and I am on H4. I have also not heard anything from my employer. We can just hope for the best and wait.
Hey folks,
anyone with Microsoft? did you hear from them?
Tandslaw firm, Tafapolsky and Smith, California.
Please keep us posted.
thank you, praying for you all
MSFT , I dont think you get answer. whover got receipt they are busy with Party and further dream they wont look at our comments. No idea abt next , no hope no faith on anything almost got over, it could be few miracle for few, still no idea no words.
No update from employer too..asked me to wait for 2 more weeks. But is it worth to wait … ? I personally feel that game is over..but still waiting for any miracle to happen..as I had a plan to switch the firm last year in May only since hike was below average…but employer promised me to file petition…but now can’t blame them as well…! I am disappointed..and speechless..I have wasted whole year ..and found nothing in hand..! If I would have switched….at least i would have a good hike now..!
…please wait till your employer gets a rejection in your name…I know it can be maddening but it is definitely not the end of this world…be positive and good that you still have a chance to shift to another company and get a nice hike this year..
one of my another friend got his receipt number today…he is Non AD/RP
Whats his receipt number….leaving out the last 4 digits….?? notice date of the receipt?
He is currently not in india…I will ask him this on monday
Hi ,
@happyschools:disqus I am following this forum for quiet a long time. I have applied H1B this year, through Indian MNC but not sure what category they have applied. Can you please let me know if Indian master’s degree is considered/can be applied in AD H1B quota , or AD H1B quota is only applicable for master’s or above degree holder from US universities.
Thanks in advance
yr letter assumption is correct
I am also waiting,I am under Non-AD/PP
hoping to hear good news:)
i am also NON ad PP havent heard anything yet. When shud we start planning for plan B?
AD H1B is only applicable for Master degree holder from US university.
got my package back 🙁
Bad for you
Yes, Very Sad news. Where you located? just to know the delivery time and despatch days etc.
Hi Raghu,
I have a question here. I am not sure though but I came to know from LinkedIn that there are some or a single people in USCIS who gives out visa at the expense of others, that is visas given out to people from the rejected ones. Obviously it is not free. Is that true?
I dont think thats possible in US, if it is rejected means rejected thats all. It could be someone making rumor to earn money or something. US rules are very very strict. Stay away from these. If you have luck you will get it, Have hope.
Right…I understand your point and took the words as some fraud as well.
Thanks.
Sorry for you. RP/PP?
Sorry for you. RP/PP?
Very Sorry….!
Hello sa,
Very unfortunate regarding this – just make sure you try to come out of this…definitely not the end of the world right? You may have other options too, as suggested by Raghuram Sukumar…
Cheer up!
Bharath
Hi Raghu,
My Application is ADV/PP and Status showing “case can not be found at this time in My Case Status”. Since its PP,if i don’t hear anything by 12th what is the next step I have to do. Please suggest
There could be chance that , your case will be found with approved satus soon, it happend for few, check the previous discussion for the same.
Do u mean for PP if you didnt recieve any confirmation about the lottery outcome, there is a possibility that you might get the result with the approval status directly instead of the lottery result ????
Hi,
I have received receipt number and it’s in “Initial Review” status. What could be this mean? will my case get approved?
Please clarify me this, thanks in advance.
Please check the topic ‘H1B Visa Case Approval Status and Steps ‘ in this forum.
Hi Ajay, What is the receipt notice date? 1st May or before that or after that day.
It means u have been picked in lottery. Congrts,
I got my packet back 🙁
Bad for you
RP/PP?
Sorry Pappachan
Very Sad to know.
Even thought there’s hope, it’s slim and is getting slimmer as day passes. So, does anyone know any college that offers immediate CPT for an online degree?
Full time cpt preferably lol
Raghu I have one question , I am Non AD /RP and I was waiting with patience since 1st April till 28th April as during this period only AD/PP were receiving receipts so was having patience and waiting. Also in this forum only AD/PP people were sharing comments and all. But now I am wondering it took 3 weeks to notify only 20K receipts and we all NonAD/RP are losing hope in 1 week only , is it correct?? Because practically speaking notifying 65K receipts should take more time than 20K receipts ..!!!!!! but still everyone is saying that it’s over , I mean at this point of time it does make sense for AD/PP but NonAD/RP started coming from last week only and we all are saying it’s over , so confused between notification time range of AD/PP and NonAD/RP , 20K and 65K ..!!!!!! Oh God please help !!!!
Yes, Totally Agree with you. The confusion because of the ‘Data entry completed’ messages that means data entry completed and lottery completed on April 10th then to send a receipt wont take time like that our assumption means waited May 2nd to 8 days. But even from this forum receipt receiving news got reduced toattly last 2 days only 4 to 5 people got that also some delay in snail mail and attorney didnt inform after received etc. You can have hope till u get ur package but chances now reduced to 5 percent, means out of 1000 , 1 may get next week. This is my openion.
Hmmm.. my friends received yesterday also, series is 142 and from WAC (non AD/RP) and people are now getting 148 as well so means still next week receipts will pour in and reason I think is here news is getting reduced because not sure whether this forum is popular with guys from India who apply thru India becoz else this forum would have been flooded more . Looks like this forum is more popular with AD/PP , AD/RP guys : ) , just guessing 😀 though !
correction* : apply thru MNC Indian branche(s) / Indian Software Giants
Still, It could be a delay in communication between attorney and India office, I dont think any other reason. If really we getting receipts after May 2nd from USCIS I will be the first person to be happy but not.
Yes, but non ad RP guys like us are also chipping in now… though we came to know about this forum late….! It happens as we are getting to know or learn things slowly…. developing nation after all!! 🙂
The first few days notifications were for AD/PP and non AD/PP. We don’t know how many non AD PP got picked up in among the 65000.
Second point, while the AD and PP notifications we sent out in initial few weeks, that does not mean that other administrative work were in halt. For e.g sorting, verifying all appliications etc could be done parallely. However as USCIS has themselves specified no one should lose hope untill they receive their package back. There is still hope till 21st and 30th May. Enjoy the weekend.
Agree wiith your assumptions , USCIS can only able to asnwer your questions. Wait you get your package back or wait for next USCIS news/alert.
Logically speaking you are right…. Moreover PPs were notified thru email and RP people through email. So it should take this month for all the receipts to get delivered.
Any new receipts?
Yeah just came back from lunch…. The guy gave me receipt when I paid……….That too, right away…….
its not fun time..if you don’t know the pain of people waiting for receipts try to know or at least don’t make fun
I am waiting for it too man/lady…. Take it easy…. I am AD/RP/VT ……
its not the place to make fun..If you don’t know the pain of people waiting for receipt try to know or at least don’t make comments like this..
@TP, I love your reply. Tough times but we should have a laugh every now and then.
@Non AD/RP/VT: No offense, we all are sailing may not be the same raft but same waters.
Has anyone had a case where you received an employment update request in SEVIS? I’m not talking about ‘pending change of status’ update but just employment update request? i got an email from my DSO yesterday regarding this request, but cannot comprehend what this means. I checked with my employer about the checks but they have not been cashed yet. @happyschools:disqus, could you please provide any insight you may have?
thank you
Explain. Is it an email to DSO or status in SEVIS system?
I got this email from my DSO: “Hi, there is an
employment update requested for you in SEVIS to be provided within a week’s
time. Please confirm your current employer name and complete address.”
If you are on OPT or OPT STEM extension then every 6 months you have to inform your DSO about your current employer name and address so that they can update your SEVIS record. I think that is what it means.
are you sure? do they check every 6 months? i am currently on OPT extension and i have had this status for almost a year now, they did not ask me to confirm my employer information before.
My DSO contact me every 6 months if I fail to do so when the deadline is approaching. They did not ask me when I was on OPT (I guess) but definitely asked me when I was on OPT STEM extension. The reminder e-mail to me was something like the following –
“According to our records you are currently on the STEM extension of OPT. While on the STEM extension you are required to submit a report to OIS every six months to confirm you residential address and employer information, among other things.
Your six month report is due today. Could you please go to OIS online and update your employer information there? Also, please log-in to XXXX and confirm your SEVIS local address is still correct.
Please do this immediately and let me know when you have completed the updates so I can process the report in SEVIS.”
Oh ok.. I was getting excited for no reason then.. mann, i’m so deflated now… ughhhhhh. Back to plan B now 🙂
I apologize for deflating your happiness but from what you said your DSO wrote, I can only justify with what I said above.
No, thanks for letting me know. i just got excited when i saw the email regarding update on SEVIS. i did not think through things. i wish my DSO had clarified this to me, all he said is call USCIS to inquire.
I would encourage you to double check with DSO to confirm my inference. However, if there is a change in SEVIS due to H-1B petition then your attorney should be notified, not DSO.
how Lucky !! congrats Pawan..I wish if god has answered my prayers too..But I doubt…
Thanks Optimistic.
@Waiting: I wish I could do something for u but we all are helpless against this lottery system. U deserve more than me.
Wait with Patience, You will get it.
Raghu …thanks for kind words !!
You Deserve it.
i deserve H1B too this year…!!
Hi Folks,
An hour ago my attorney informed me that I am picked up.
PETITIONER: XXXX
BENEFICIARY: Pawan Shishodia
FILLING TYPE (Regular/Premium): Regular
RECEIPT NUMBER: EAC-14-149-52XXX
RECEIPT DATE: May 1, 2014
As mentioned in my last massage..I would happily love to go to India..If i could not have been selected.
cheers and best wishes to all.
@ ghmd: Answer to ur question is in my receipt number.
So 149-150sh series have started
Where is your lawyer located?
Congrats!!
Gracias !! (thank you)
Oye lucky,lucky oye:)
Are to AD or non-AD ??
Hi…i am non-AD.
Sorry for delay response.
Thats great! 149 series is on its way….Congrats Pawan.
I checked with company, They told me that you can have hope until you get your package back bu mostly after this 99 percent you wont get it. So stop thinking about H1B like that. I started the H1B process Jan 1st week after that I never slept even single day , Half part spent time to find a good H1B sponsor second half waited and checked my mails 24/7 for the Receipt. I used go to temple and prayed for H1B each week Daily I prayed to God for H1B without fail in the morning, I used pray to all the Gods in the word without relegion. I have only posted earliar Post(Game Over!!!) its not hurt anyone or loose your hope. I have personal reason to get H1B apart from workin in USA. In my llifemany times the chance came to my hand for US but all the times I have lost the chance. God promise I prayed and worked for this H1B this time anything like that. I really disappoined so much. But we have to digest the truth and move on, no other way. I am unlucky. I only used to post under name ‘waiting….’ and ‘Just for Fun :-)’ One time I wite one post to Raghu also for answering to Girl only just for Fun. Really this forum helps for all and share and get the useful info. Thanks for you all and your support. All the best whoever won the lottery most of the time when luck come to situation I never used to get that. Whover winning and won by Luck i used to feel most of the time they are GOD’s child but I am not , dont know why? When I prayed so much and begged so much for this H1B to God (for my personal reason), he didn help me even didnt care . This is the truth. I dont know whats the meaning of trusting the GOD and having hope on something. If god not exist them how i will have hope and trust in LIFE. Blind and Blank, Fact and Fate. Wish you a Happy life for you all. Good LUCK :).
we are also exactly same position as you are..
All the best(Dont want to say ‘Best of LUCK’) …. Hope you may get this year itself.
I am also in same situation like you. Lets have hope but very very less percentage, God can make the miracle any time, who Knows.
Well Said.
Yes, I have seen your posts and enjoyed them a lot. But don’t worry sooner or later you will achieve….One thing I can say if want to achieve something keep trying for it….Don’t give up!!
Hey, the game is definitely not over! I know no matter what, this is frustrating but your patience will pay off some time sooner than later…if not H1, maybe another route and if not the states, maybe another country! What matters is that you should continue being spirited and keep the positivity alive :)…take time, wait till you get the rejection and if you actually get it, no problem – fall down, get up, buckle up and move on!
our attorney told that they did not receive any receipts after Monday. Can we still wait for Non AD/RP/VT?
my friends got it yesterday also from WAC NonAD/RP
anyone got receipts yesterday or today for Non AD/RP/VT? can we still wait?
Any one got receipts with 149 or 150 series
May 9, 2014 Update from Attorney : We stopped receiving receipt notices in last few days and not return package arrived yet ( @bashyamspiro)
that’s exactly what my attorney said. “We haven’t received any rejection packages yet. And, unfortunately, we haven’t received any more receipt notices for H-1B cap cases.”
I have been waiting and waiting and waiting !!!
It has ended today, got my receipt number and status is in “Initial Review”. I hope it means I am select in lottery. Today is 09 May and it seems lottery number are still coming. So keep fingers crossed.
Thanks Raghu for regular updates, You have kept me hooked up here and kept my hope alive 🙂
Are you regular non AD?
regular Non AD
congrats…could you tell us first 4 digit number? non – AD or AD?
Check my comments above, shared in one of the replies
pls share the receipt # by masking last 5 digits
EAC14142XXXXX, what does this mean. I do not know can any one help ?
Congrats!! wanna know when it was generated by seeing the receipt no.
Thanks , I just came to know what the number means.
Congrats.
Was it under Non-AD/PP OR RP??
regular Non AD
@h1bstatus:disqus – Can u pls let us know if its Premium processing?
Not sure
Hey…did you get your cheque cashed before you got your receipt?
No idea, it was processed by my company.
Ok, np…anyways..congrats…hope we all get it soon too…
Got my H1B approval notice today – Non PP
do you name start with V
If a cheque has not been cashed yet is it likely the case did not get selected in the lottery?
Yes!! Its not picked up in the lottery
Hi Everyone,
I had applied for H1b this year . My company filed for AD/RP/VT. Haven’t heard anything as of now. Still have some hope until my packet comes back. My OPT Stem extension expires this June, 2014. My current company can’t afford to loose me as their employee, Because I am the only technical guy who works in the company. So if i register for a new course (degree), I went through different forums and found that I you can’t work on CPT in your first semester as it is considered as abusing CPT unless it’s made an exception by the DSO. I don’t think so that will happen in my case. So if i ask my employer to sponsor my education and work as a volunteer in the office without any paycheck , will it be considered as abusing CPT although I am working as a volunteer??? I appreciate your thoughts on this.
Thanks.
From what I heard, if you don’t go to school for a higher degree, you won’t have CPT/OPT anymore. If you have a BS and then study for a MS, then you do.
Hi boris,
Thanks for your reply. I already have a masters degree. Now was thinking of applying for another masters due to this kind of circumstances 🙁
you should be able to do that. i’m planning to do the same thing. work as a volunteer and have your employer sponsor your education, apply for h1b again next year and once you get the visa, have your employer pay you the difference back as bonus, etc. However, there are some (very few) schools that do allow CPT in the first semester. i know San Jose allows.
Yeah i have heard. But i have also gone through the forums which say making use of CPT in the first semester is considered as an abuse. And suppose in future if my petition get selected in the lottery next year then if USCIS runs a background check , then I would definitely get an RFE if i am doing a CPT in the first semester.
if a school allows CPT in the first semester (that is if you can find a school that does allow) it is legal, you are not doing anything wrong.
Sorry I just saw this conversation.
@kaos: Yeah choose whichever works for you
does san jose allow CPT from day 1? and is it for first master or for second masters? i am looking to enrol for first masters and get CPT as i am working currently and cannot afford to lose this job. I am on L2 visa and my H1B update has not yet come. If i stay with this employer they will try for H1B again next year hence i need to enrol for masters now as a plan B
yes, that’s what i heard. you should reach out to the school to confirm.
I had a talk with the attorney. they said that you are not allowed to work as a volunteer, unless it’s a church or a hospital or mostly non profit organization. I don’t know what to do.
It’s your call. like i said earlier, a friend/colleague of mine volunteered to continue to work after 1 semester of CPT at a financial firm while he was doing his masters because his graduate program only allowed CPT for 1 semester. I believe if your employer is willing to work on these detour routes for you, you should be fine.
I already had 2 semesters of CPT in my first masters. So how much CPT if it’s allowed for the 2nd masters? Do you have idea about this?
I don’t know. sorry.
What I’ve heard is your next CPT is not concerned with your CPT during the first degree. I have also done my CPT during the first degree.
Thanks Pooja. But i believe the only matter concerning me is that working as a volunteer. I know its risky but its not easy to get caught. 🙁
I haven’t read this thread yet and I for one don’t plan to do any volunteer work.
I will be doing volunteer work only when my company sponsors for my second masters and actually they can’t afford to loose me now. So its like they need me and vice versa..
Out of curiosity can you suggest me some backup plans?
I will respond to you this weekend. Currently at work. Thank you for your understanding. I know how it feels to go through all of this.
Sure thanks for your help. Appreciate it.
Apologies for the late reply. I don’t believe we have too many backup plans. These are what I’m aware of: 1. Find a job in a non-profit organization (NPO) as they’re cap exempt. 2. Enroll in school for second Master’s. 3. Move to Canada if your company has an office there (Not sure who this works, but I’ve heard there you can become a PR in a year or so). 4. O visa (Don’t know much about this either, these are for highly skilled people who have patents, publications, etc.) 5. Go on dependent visa (H4) and then have find an employer who can file your H1. I hope this helps. I’m not sure if there are other options but that’s all from my side :).
Pooja .. u were AD/PP/CA rite?
Did you hear back from USCIS – receipt /reject…anything?
Hello,
Yes, AD/PP/CA for me. Haven’t heard anything yet. And I’m not hoping to hear anything positive.
First of all if you already used your OPT under the 1st master you cannot have another OPT under the second master. You can only have OPT now again if you finish PhD. Second, working as a volunteer if scruitinized by the labor authorities may not stand as they will question why such highly skilled work is not being paid. Then CPT might be possible for you since the first semester because you have already studied in the US before but i am not sure if this CPT is going to be full-time … I am thinking about this alternative as well but I dont know yet
People told me that if you have CPT, the time you did the CPT will be reduced from your OPT. If he do another Master, he won’t have an OPT. I guess he won’t have CPT either? correct me if I am wrong.
no he will have CPT. If he does PHD this time he will also have opt but only if his full time CPT doesnt exceed 12 months in total
If you can afford other expenses (like living and others) and if your employer is paying for your fees, get second masters. At the same time, it won’t be legal as you are not allowed to do it. As per my knowledge, you are not allowed to work offcampus until you finish one year (Full-time) at school as per USCIS, paid/unpaid. I would say just go for CPT, earn and save money by taking admission in cheap school.
volunteering can be done. you are not getting paid, there is nothing on paper. some of my friends did that, no one is going to come looking for you. but getting advice from an attorney would be the best.
yup. That’s good. Thanks for your response 🙂
Exactly… You would do it as no one is going to come looking for you…. But probably he wants to know if you can do it legally…. which I think we can’t…
And if he is doing something like this, why not do CPT which some schools offer officially from day 1.
yes, you are right. but we are talking about the scenario where you can’t find a school that allows CPT in the first semester. and the thing i said about volunteering, what i mean to say is that it can be done. i am not commenting on whether is it legal or illegal, but it can be done. my friends have done it. it is possible. like i said earlier, getting advice from an attorney is the best thing. i am only laying out my ideas.
can u tell me which schools offer CPT from day 1? i am also looking to enroll in masters and get CPT …thanks
Guys important update –
wait for 1 week
rejected packets are expect next week – dont loose hopes until you get it
selected receipts are sent in two or one chunks every week
last chunk was sent on friday EST so monday IST all got to know
next chunk we can expect this friday EST
So god bless you all including me
I am RP/non ad..
I still have hope i will win this lottery for sure.. let be optimistic.. thank you
can you please tell us how you got to know of the mail being sent out in chunks on Friday EST?
I just checked with my HR and i have just conveyed what she said.. please please i need hopes now.. yes come one i will be through..
my lawyer told me that receipts are still rolling in slowly 🙂 there is still hope
yeah this chuck info is strange
I am also hope to win this lottery for sure,I am under PP/General cap
Hi there 🙂
are you with Microsoft?
I am also PP/General Cap
We can wait for 1 more week to test our Luck… so Don’t loose hopes..
We need to wait until receive our packages back. Last year some folks got package until mid june, so, dont lose hope.
oops! this guy is not publishing my comment!
HI Raghu , today afternoon I have received an a email from my employer saying my H1B petition given check has cleared in the bank and not yet received receipt number , do you think I haven selected in the lottery
mine was under Non-AD/RP quota
you should be considered as “selected” in the lottery. Congratulation. You should receive the receipt soon.
thank bro 🙂
Hello All I’m Mallik from India.. I was told that my file got returned
yesterday!! I had lot of hopes on it!! I guess game is over by now!!
All the best who have got receipts!!
It Seems From today Game is over,almost receipt stopped only very very few got today(could be yst night). Also return package received. I am also waiting without any hope, ooooooo lalala lala ………………laga laga laga….
It seems whoever filed in April 1st(Fools day) , USCIS concidered as fools and rejected that :), Next time file after Apr 1st 🙂
I know a lot of people who filed in April 1st and got selected.
Really this is a feature comment? I don’t know recently Raghu has gone mad and becoming mean. He likes to say to all people Game over. I thought he is not doing intentionally but he is. Crazy. @Gameover Who got their return package? Do you have any proof?
Raghu’s life is not dependent on lottery so he can comment without a single emotion attached. Would be different if he were one of us although thanks for running this forum
That’s very true, he didn’t published my comment i wrote earlier!
what did you write before?
Write over here..he didnt publish it !!
Hello did you filed your petition with Raghu or USCIS , move outta here dude ! He is the moderator , he can feature any comment and instead of replying this crap you have an option to vote it down also ? right…, have problems join forum which is commenting Game Started you will find more sensible people :)))
next year number expected to receive applications will be even more…
they need to increase the quota!!!!
They need to act on people who file multiple petitions. Others have to suffer because of such people. And the worst part is, they don’t care. They live in denial.
I totally agree with you. They dont need to increase, just change some rules to be fair.
My employer informed me today that the check has not been encashed yet. Is it safe to assume the H1B did not get picked in the lottery ? non AD/RP/SRC
Still bit early to lose all hope for RP but it sounds like you are looking at very slim chance ( considering it is AD ). If I were you, I would start looking for plan B.
it’s non AD
I always wished to post interesting stuff here.. Finally my wish came true.. I got my packet back… Yes you read it right…. I got my packet back putting an end to this wait… I think my post will be a featured post as mine will be the first case to get the packet back.. 🙂
Now I can happily think about other options… 🙂
your case was under PP or RP??
NON AD/RP
VT or CA? Where is lawyer located?
Did u got any rejection letter or receipt, something like that.
Did you post this just to feature in this blog? Can you prove that you got your return package? Can’t believe people started posting fake things and started playing
@disqus_GmP7z8oGZp:disqus
you got yours ? or still waiting ? My husband’s last year of L1B ..we desperately need H1B this time ..
I didn’t get mine yet.
death is the worst thing that could happen to someone, every problem other than that is nothing, it can be solved, so cheer up.
stay hopeful!
what company is sponsoring your visa?
still waiting…Non AD/RP..:((
cheer up optimistic, the world didnt end.
guys some body on the forum was applying some of his logic in receiving receipts based on series number , I am not able to trace that post. If he reads this question to him , yesterday he was saying that 147 is on and left are 148, 150 , god knows what logic he is using 🙂 but just to share with him today my friend received receipt from WAC and series is 142 (NonAD/RP). so I think he need to debug his logic :)))))))
(s)he has a syntactical error in the logic, does not even compile 😀
Folks get receipts in 148 149sh
I got an approval yesterday! Thank god! But that was quick! Good luck to everyone else!! AD/RP/Cali
did u just get ur lottery result? or is it after lottery ur H1 is approved? i am checking this so that i understand if USCIS is still sending lottery results
H1 got approved, I got lottery results around 20th April, even i’m surprised!
ok thats great!, i know people whose H1 is approved too, would you know if USCIS is still sending lottery results?
Not many as they have started sending packages back as well, so chances are pretty low unless your’s is one that they didn’t inform on time and it got delayed.
@disqus_GmP7z8oGZp:disqus and @dy
Stop using this blog for your crappy chat. You can use your hangout/other crap to have fun. We refresh this blog every 10 mins for any updates and you guys are messing with your comments. Please understand lot of people are waiting for updates. Even though you guys are waiting, have fun outside this blog. Don’t mess with tons of comments. Thanks
may I say, not your business? you can ask nicer so we may take your comment or wish for real
You are right sorry I shut up … was having a logorrhea out of despair
Hey Guys,
These all are unofficial rumour so don’t believe them , the one that was posted saying Data entry has been completed that can be taken as true because it is official . Even i can create a twitter account with any name immigrationcom and can tweet false rumours and say that i have name and identity of the officer who gave me this information upon enquiry .
You just killed hope in thousands of agonizing waiters lol
The Data entry news can’t be found now in USCIS website..
Immigration dot com is a renowned firm who process more than 1k application everywhere. They don’t have to simply lie. They are getting nothing from it. So believing is upto you. Optimistic ppl will believe it and can have hope. People like you should not follow this blog if you are not having hope, at least don’t spoil others hope.
I am saying thi because i received my returned package , moreover not only me three friends of mine who didn’t receive their receipts until now received their packages back yesterday and today . I was just trying to alert you guys if you want to keep false hope you can , no one is stopping you from doing so .. Rest is up to you . By the way wait until you or your friends get the package back next week and then comment the same thing . Sorry if my words breaks your hopes
This Rajiv guy is a legitimate lawyer. He has been invited by the US government in Congressional hearings and cabinet reviews. I doubt someone with such reputation will frivolously tweet. Look him up– he is as reputed as it gets in US immigration law.
Hi Raghu ,
I am a bit confused about the “Data Entry for FY2015 completed” what exactly does it mean , Does it mean all the selected applications check has been en cashed and receipts notices have been sent?
No. After May 2nd, many people got their receipts and also check has been encashed even yesterday. So keep your hopes alive for some more time. Good Luck
hmmm so looks like a little ray of hope is still there.. I wish to hear the good news.. better late than never!!
I am also waiting to hear the good news,I am Non-AD/PP
same here Regular Cap/ PP.
which company are u with? 😀
ME TOO , i am non AD/PP and haven’t heard anything, are they still sending lottery results for PP?
whos your employer
does emnployer matter?
yea because some employers hide the response from candidates until they get their case “accepted and approved” not only selected in lottery
oh , no but not the same with my employer because there are people who have been informed when they got selected in lottery or been approved.
I am non-AD / PP. i got an update on my SEVIS today, idk if this means my application got selected in the lottery, but just wanted to let you all know
That means you got selected in the lottery. Considering your case is PP, your lawyer should have gotten the email 4 weeks ago.
Check with the lawyer again making sure if they have received the receipt via email or ask them to see if the check has been cashed or not
my attorney has not received any receipt for me, and the checks have not been cashed yet.. idk what’s going on with my case…….
i am trying to get an answer, is USCIS still sending lotter results for PP?
Hello sakhu,
We don’t know how big or small the data-entry set is – if it is big, it means there is still a small chance for PP and RP receipts (AD, I’m frankly not sure so I won’t comment).
That said, the USCIS seems to be moving slower than the last couple of weeks – please hang in there and only lose hope after your employer or attorney receives a rejected application package in your name.
Cheers,
Bharath
thanks
u mean u got the lottery result or post the lottery your petition is approved for H1B
WOW, I MADE IT THROUGH!!!!!!!
I just got the receipt number from my attorney and my case is in the initial review stage! What a relief this is! The past month has been tough, but the wait was worth it. Words can’t describe how I feel right now. I definitely am lucky and blessed. God does answer your prayers I know for sure now
It took about 11 days to get the receipt notice from the day my checks cleared. Mine is non-AD/RP/VT.
I wish all of you who are still waiting the best of luck and God bless!
Case number pls
3 digits after 14, and where is your lawyer located?
Eac14140xxxxx and TX
So You are saying it took USPS 17 days to deliver your notice from VT to TX? :OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Pretty crazy, huh? Well, I would say 14 days maybe and that’s assuming that they sent the receipt on that day. My checks cleared on the 24th and my attorney got the receipt notice on Monday or Tuesday, but she didn’t bother to tell me… Lol
Ah ok but 2 weeks??? Seriously???
That’s exactly what I was thinking! But I guess their workload is pretty heavy? Idk haha I’m sure they are working very hard! Have you received yours?
Meh I wish .. If my reasoning is correct my lawyer is in CA and if VT to TX takes 2 weeks what it takes VT to CA? This gives hope and dispair at the same time … meaning I will know for sure for any result at all by June only in best case
u mean u got the lottery result or post the lottery your petition is approved for H1B?
Well, I did say that my case was in the initial review stage which means that it hasn’t been approved yet.
Hey can u tel me who will tell abt ur check cleared or not either attorney or employer pls reply me i also do the same
Yeah who possess the info about the check clearance? This waiting is driving me nuts and I am not on OPT so cant bother DSO
I feel your pain. I was actually on my OPT until last December, but had to come back to my country as I didn’t get the visa last year. Well, it was my employer that informed me about it and it should be the same for you. Your employer is supposed to pay for all the fees so they probably wrote your checks, too.
mmmmmmm Would attorney has a copy or any knowledge of it at all? u think?
Your company’s accounting dept would know it. That’s how my HR lady got informed. My attorney didn’t even know until she told him about it
Ok thanks
Ok , does that mean for all the selected applications check has been encashed??
Honestly, I don’t know because I don’t know exactly how they process this whole thing. But my lawyer did say that if the checks cleared the bank then the chances are almost always on the side of favorable.
yes that’s pretty much there, I also checked with HR and they said the same, IF checks are cleared than definitely selection in Lottery ,
So the thing with “Data entry completion” is actually very confusing, really don’t know what they mean by that.. if someone can throw some light….
Oh God just now I received my case number and approved also, Non AD/RP, Got shocked sooo much. Anyone want my case number let me know
sure. 3 digits after 14, and where is your lawyer located?
Sorry, I got up in between the dream and forgot my case number 🙂
when u got receipt
u mean u got the lottery result or post the lottery your petition is approved for H1B
guys, lets throw a party in here…. you’re all invited 😀
to get in write your employer, which cap, if PP and your lawyer name…. would be helpful to put also your full name, date of birth and your email and password if possible lol joking 😀 cheer up folks!!
I google doc spreadsheet would be more useful here > i’ve seen that on other forum
Hello MSFT,
Good one – really appreciate your spirit 🙂
Cheers,
Bharath
H1B approved. Yay! AD/RP/VT. I applied regular processing and never expected it to get approved this soon. Still keeping my fingers crossed just in case if this was a glitch.
are you the dy who promised to throw a party? 😛
I want my cola 😛
congrats!
no its not me 🙁
I hope you post soon that you got it! you’re sooo getting me a cola 😛
I will send you a pack of 12 … hang in there … but my take a long time ..or forever 🙁
cola from Russia or an american style? 😀
Hey I am in America now! pure Virginia cola would be underway !
sounds good 😛 hopefully Germans wont tax me for that 😀
Why Germans?
I live in Germany :E
oooooooooooooo ok Where in Germany? I used to live in Frankfurt for 2 months in past
I am in Munich 😀
Bavaria … nice …motherland of BMW…. stay there …. US rules suck
noway lol I can’t stand German’s guts.
then be ready to be humiliated by caps and lottery or allure some american guy (girl) depending on who you are I am honestly thinking about starting a “marry me” haunt lol
LOL wanna swap places? its no better in Germany
i am already here and I love it so I am not going to Germany without trying all my plans b,c,d,e,f and zs lol
lol and maybe A1 A2 A3 etc like excel 😛
I did think that landing a job offer with reputable american MNC would make it but “hey not so fast girl .. you havent seen the life yet”
for best or worst, I am not giving up :D, so should u also
they tax everything
@ 50% rate 😀 🙁 You should talk to my friend who want to give up his green card that he won in a lottery because US government taxes his income at 35%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
he’s crazy… he should live in Germany to see what tax really mean 😛
You see what people become of when they are given too much too soon without any effort .. and this is guy who is from a little village in Benin … People are jumping over heads here just to know if they have been selected in H1B lottery … I wish green cards could be traded on OTC market lol
LOL if that was possible!!
are you a Female or a male? my German manager sucks at English, he thinks Female is written “Femail”
ahahaaaaaaaaa you should refer to female as Frau! i am Madchen 🙂
schoen! 😀
sprechst du Deutsch?!
ein bischen 😉
is your employer on the west coast? maybe we can get to know each other and become friends haha who knows, and then ull buy me a cola everyday 😛
my employer is in VA close to Washington DC where these vampires can’t agree on immigration reform
what could we say 🙁 lets just keep our hopes up 😀 with every hardship there is a relief
Thanks for words of support 🙂
Welcome!
Bitte Bitte
in Arabic, Afwan 😀
So u arent Indian? or just learnt from German turks?
no I am Jordanian 😀 no Indian
learned German in Germany, working here… paying half of my salary to mother of Germany 😀 screw them lol
I know … Do you as a non-citizen has right for all the great pensions and benefits that those taxes are supposedly going for?
“supposed to” 😀 means they tell me yea, but I rly dont believe it.
anyways, Germans are so sneaky, they trick people who dont speak well German… and they hate people who aren’t German. imagine in an Emergency room, they told me we speak only German 😀 wow 😛
Do you have to pay yourself for emergency room or you are covered? Med bills is a huge drain in the US
its covered
🙂 I guess there are pros and cos among countries … and we folks from developing world will have to put up with whatever if we decided that we wanna be in the developed crowd OR get married 😛 ultimately I think it’s the solution to all problems .. at least here in the US .. screw the lottery
I wish I had a US citizenship, wouldve proposed right now 😛
LOL u must be kidding … we all wish we had US citizenship
haha… 😀 why dont u join us in Microsoft? 😀 apply there
Well I am not a software profile 🙂 even if I were … lottery again next year?
uha!. I work in management here in Germany… so its not only software… maybe, you never know, maybe a H1B Transfer… they should make H2B and H3B… H10B lol there is tremendous mount of people
I would say raise the cap or put up some limitations on countries participating in lottery … this is work visa .. i dont get it
I was telling everyone else there should be a limit for each country, like imagine Jordan 9M people competing agaist inda, 1.4B people!! its not fair
There you go … it’s only logical!!!!! You can’t squeeze the whole “china” in needle eye 🙁
thats so true… now people here would think we are racist 😀
who cares .. my life is ruined 🙁
its not 😀 take it easy,,, ill still propose, and you can come to Germany lol
lol you propose over blog!
lets go to skype then 😛 LOL
proposing over skype adds it much more credibility 😉
my internet was repelling, thats why im taking long to reply 😛
hmmm , Is it true? Give us your case number 🙂
AD/RP/VT/Waiting – Congrats… We sinners are waiting…. Lol
AD/PP guys if you have any update (selection/rejection)
please let us know. Thanks!
Hey Pooja? Why ended up deciding to do?
Sorry was meant to say: What you ended up deciding to do?
Am I supposed to make any decision before I hear about my package?
Lol, just kidding. I can’t wait, I’m exploring my plan B.
Whos employer is Microsoft people?
did you hear any updates
Hey MSFT welcome back 🙂
Hey! thank you!
did you get my cola? 😛
No I am still agonizing …. with tea … cola is only for lucky folks 🙂
I would love some tea 😀
we can throw in an “Agonizing waiters” tea party …. that’s an idea! and have all these people meeting each other 😛
Sounds really good lol
I got the crackers
haha
Where are you from if I may ask? 😀
Russia
But i am in the US now
LOL is it only me who can see that “LA” is replying to his own comments or there is some problem
why not have some fun
I am ready to have fun, my employer not responding last 1 week no idea.
haha 🙂 he is probably hitting against the wall with all the people trying to reach him for comments… I would love to ask someone about this check thing but I don’t know whom. Lawyer? Employer?
no problem , user can give any name as a Guest login , just see this comment you have replied to yourself :)))))
So, I think this is a website issue, lol….for me shows that “Sumo” is posting and replying, for others “LA”, lol
guys please post rejections as soon as you start getting them
I following up with multiple attorney’s who will send me an update when rejection packages comes to their firm.
Thanks Raghu!
Hi Raghu , got any update from any of the attorney ?
Nothing yet.
Hey Guys,
One of my friend got receipt yesterday evening only.
Receipt number EAC14147******. So guys don’t loose hope.
By looking on his details.. there is no alphabet and all thing there in receipt generation and all…..
out of a mere curiosity, AD / non-AD? Where is the lawyer located?
today my friend got from WAC , his series number is 142 , Non AD/RP
Hmmm… last year petition number was 124000 , so some forecast websites claimed that this year number is expected to go high as lot of left out guys will try luck again and bingo they were right this year it’s 172500, Now next year more worse case for H1 expected , so this process of US in allocating H1 is wierd. Instead of messing up things doing lottery like as if it’s not for work but some disney-land family ticket winning show, they should go like all other countries do that is process visa on case/arrival basis. What if someone has to start work from mid year , no chance , first apply then your application should not reach even 1 day before i.e. on 31st March or it will be not accepted , then lottery, then RFE or blah blah , then you cannot start before October. I will be straight and blunt guys here the only reason why US conducts lottery is they do not care about talent or skills migrants etc , it’s a simple economics balancing act ( small portion though in macro-economics), so reason is H1 US employers need low cost temporary labor to manage there budget and at same time achieve cost cutting and they know the reality that it doesn’t matter someone is AD or Computer engineer blah blah blah they know these immigrants are capable and will do the work( I mean get the work done) somehow. It’s a known and proven fact for them especially skilled labor coming from China , India , Philipines etc etc.So it’s a win both ways for US only that is keep the number limited to avoid over crowd, fetch low cost workers supply to US H1 employers randomly and make them happy and also at same time protect local workforce of not losing too many jobs. But at the end it’s there country so there wish nothing much can be done. Feeling bored will continue this later if I feel like…., happy waiting guys…
i hear you … the system is a joke … I should have invested my time in landing a husband that worrying about my grades … will probably focus on that next
sorry to say but they want everything to be perfect from our side : ) . Like precise and accurate information , documents , education , grades , timings , skills and blah and blah and blah , so again sorry but you still need to worry about grades too 🙂 . I hope you got the point I am trying to make…but as said they are land owners so there wish .As I said supply is surplus so they play it they cash it. But good for us who get selected also… LOL
how you say grades are important if they won’t even look at them if computer doesn’t pick you up? Land owners is fine but I don’t get the idea of lottery for work visa. You can kill me but I don’t get it …
no killing just chilling my friend , arey simple yaar , why USCIS will need grades for lottery. What I am saying is they make sure that the person has genuine degree and genuine identity and genuine blah and blah blah that’s it. Now grades will come into picture once you are selected and you are giving some interview for top university or top company job , where your competitors will be your( in fact mine too) people only that is the LUCK ONES H1 holders LOL :))
meh … lottery is demotivational 🙁 … i want to lay on bed fold my arms and stop moving …
I am an Indian but I think we should a bit introspect here, we are talking about skilled people or high grades people etc etc.. that is our mentality we grown up at our homeland. But for US and US policy, everybody are same. None of people are big or small or clever or dumb etc…. Lottery might be the reflection of such attitude that they would consider everybody same and to meet the national interest of controlling immigration, they have to do Lottery to limit their cap..
Put cap on countries! 85,000 quota is by 90% occupied by Indianans and everybody else chill out? I am not Indian but I have no chance to clear through this crowd trying to squeeze in the needle eye.
I here you too. i feel sad that your application did not get picked up but that does not relates to countries and all. Its lottery so not in our hands.
sorry to correct you buddy KK no need to introspect here , if you are talking about visas like H1 and L1 then these visas are categorized for Skilled workers only PERIOD. There are many other classifications of US visa where special skill set is not mandatory. If H1 or L1 then it is only for skilled migrants.
So why skilled people are treated worse than a dog? and are humiliated by caps and lottery? May it be better to cross border with mexicans and stay illegal until mr. obama grants you amnesty to stay
You are correct buddy…. none of are like Albert Einstein. This is developed country, they know when it is really required to attract talent, they will do quickly…. right now for them, from their point of view, it is just a business, get money through immigration process, keep some officials in work, control crowd, allow US based employer to offer a bit less wage and protect their budget (so bankruptcy), balance relation with India, china etc… This is their process not ours, ours if just our choice, nothing much. very smart people.
If H4 EAD is approved then you will see reduce in number of filing for H4 to H1. It is good for the AD kids.
I have not seen any receipt updates for AD/Regular recently. as per lottery AD guys gets preference, i mean both pools AD/Non-AD. Does it mean that in first lottery for AD 20k quota its all over ??? and if at all there are any chances then its for them who are not selected in first lot.. 🙁
Same case here.. I have not heard anything till now.. what about other AD/RP guys ??
@Vito RIP for us 😛
RIP I think it’s time to blow this forum and make it farce and scorn just as the lottery system itself
@LA chill dude.
I am seeing a lot o guys losing hope already. Hey, stop it!!! I know how hard is too wait for news and keep confident but UNTIL you do NOT receive any package back, still has a hope. So, keep your fingers crossed and wait for the best. Cheers!!!
I just don’t know if I should wait for rejection or go talk about alternative options with employer straight away. Waiting for a rejection may take another couple of months 🙁
In my opinion, you can do both of things. I think it is a good approach try to figure out some plan B/C/D, lol…but in the end I think is better wait for the final position from USCIS before you start doing something for real. Just keep in mind what you should do if your petition be declined. Again, this is my personal opinion.
Yeah I was asking if I should act or wait until the rejection. I have a very short laundry list of back up options, doesn’t take long to figure out
Any Good news? Anyone Got Receipts today?
i am waiting for a rejection … So i can go and talk to employer about alternative options officially (AD/RP/VT)
Why? Game is over? I am also in same boat. No idea about anything now.
Seriously. I am also pissed off now. Atleast they should let us know the decision quickly so that we can explore alternative options.. AD/RP/VT
if AD/RP guys are feeling pissed off then what would be NON-AD/PP guys felling?? you have no idea about it.
We are in the same boat..I don’t understand what difference it makes if you are Non-AD. Everyone is restless and eager to know their result.
it’s not about AD or non-AD,its about PP and RP.
My bad. You are right atleast PP ppl should hear it earlier than regular. I hope everything turns out well for you all the best 🙂
I wish it was not but I am afraid I am out … haven’t heard anything at all so far
I don’t get it, if they announced they completed data entry on May 2, how come it will take so long for receipts to reach us? receipts released on may 2 should reach us max by 10th or 12th may? right?
Hey Guys,
These all are unofficial rumour so don’t believe them , the one that was posted saying Data entry has been completed that can be taken as true because it is official . Even i can create a twitter account with any name immigrationcom and can tweet false rumours and say that i have name and identity of the officer who gave me this information upon enquiry .
Does it mean like, USCIS will be issuing the Receipt Number till May 30 for Regular Processing. My Petition got Selected in the Lottery and I had got the Receipt Number as well. Mine was processed under Regular Category.
Is there any time frame, for the INITIAL REVIEW to be completed and go for the further steps.
Regular Processing time approval takes about 2 to 40 months.
2-40 months?? or days?
Hey you guys! I just got an email from my international student adviser saying that there is an employment update request for me in SEVIS. Based on what I have read in this blog so far, I am assuming that this indicates that my application could be selected in the lottery, but I’m skeptical to be happy right away… Does this really mean that I am selected in the lottery?? Could this really be happening to me???
Congratz !!! Ask ur DSO for the receipt number too
Thanks! I asked him but he said he is not sure if this means my app is selected in the lottery. i have reached out to my attorney, lets see what she has to say.
FYI, I am non-AD/PP, VT center
Reply from my DSO was” Your SEVIS record shows a change of status pending. The receipt number is EAC141375xxxx”. So i am presuming employment update request meaning you got picked in the Lottery. Hope this helps
Is it the DSO who will send you an update on their own?? Do they automatically get an email that a student’s sevis has been updated? Because according to my university procedures I have to fill up a sevis request form and it will take them 3 -5 business day to notify me.
I asked my DSO if there was any updates and he replied the next day. I suppose the DSO checks our SEVIS. Dont think they get automatic e-mails if there is an update.
ohhk thanks for the info 🙂
congrats 🙂
You got it don’t worry. It happened to me on 23rd April and i got my receipt on 5th May. Time to go out and have a drink.
thank you! I would be so relieved if this were true :))). do you mind telling me what exactly your SEVIS record said? My DSO said “there is an
employment update requested for you in SEVIS to be provided within a week’s
time. Please confirm your current employer name and complete address.”
Is it possible that USCIS said they may be issuing recipts till21st and 30th may , is for wait listers ? if any applications will not approve, then they will send receipt numbers to them ?? plz reply…
I also think so….
Don’ read into messages that is not official.
Do you know what % of applications that get selected in the lottery finally get approved?
Rejection Rate can be 10 to 15% ( don’t have official numbers or source).
they have actually been as high as 26% some yers, according to the congressional committee that looks into immigration/foreign policy.
Thanku so much raghu for making us hopeful again
Guys, did anyone got the receipt number today?
Guys anybody from wipro has received their receipts Regular/Non AD?
heard today few people got their receipts..
anyone with Microsoft? did you get an answer?
General Cap, PP.
Is this extention for both ca & vt
its not a formal uscis alert… may be true… but cant trust
Hi All,
I received Receipt Number, so please be patience,
you all will receive shortly.
All the best!!
you received it today or before?
I received yesterday night…
Congrats and Thanks
Raghu you please dont give hopes.. we all are dependent on you.. thanks much for sharing this great news..
Hi Raghu, my regular cap application not selected in lottery is there an hope
How can you know that? did you got your packet returned
packet Not returned to me is there is an hope
don’t loose your hopes till may end, please gown thru tbelow information on this forum
Thanks for removing the Game over comment. That was really annoying. Your previous update would be been much better. I think you can do a better job. Thanks for this forum, it helps everyone for sure. But try not to be blunt and please improve you language. Cheers.
🙂 New game begins now. Better?
Respect you for doing this. Cheers. A new Game and a new beginning for a lot of people.
This message gives Hope to thousands more. Good Luck folks.
Couldn’t it be a “wait list” related to denied applications?
What happened to yesterday’s comments ?
NON-AD/RP Got the information that the application got selected , so guys we still have time for getting updates for may be at-least few days..Be hopeful Good-luck!!
PP- Game over. you(we) should get your packages next week.
RP- you guys still have chance until mid (may be end of ) next week.
how ?
based on my research/stats/finding for the past one month.
if you agree hit up, if not hit down !!!
lets see what everybody say/think
Immigration dot com said PP can expect receipt for next two weeks and Non-PP can expect their receipt till May 30th. So don’t lose hope and Good luck.
“H-1B premium processing receipts will continue for next TWO WEEKS, USCIS informed us today upon inquiry”
Any opinion on this?
about what?
Really?
If this is true, then may be we’re on wait list (if people get rejected) unless we get our packages back.
Yeah i think that might be the case. I hope its true.
AD-PP-CA. Not sure if its authentic. But lets keep up the hope.
Great news right?
Thanks Raghu really its a great news and sigh of relief. At least our hopes are still alive.
Hi Raghu, You have mentioned about Canada work visa, can you post the related link here pls.
I wish if God can make some miracle to happen!
Me tooo….
Me too..
I hope we all three will get receipt today or tomorrow.
all of us…………….
Yes Sure, Now count is 4, Lets see our Luck Dude.
I am also waiting. AD/RP/VT 🙁
Ok, Thanks,Now we have count 6, also twitter discussion giving some hope. Lets see.
Any Good news today from anyone?
I am also waiting , please add me as well
Mera number kab aaiga?
Hi All,
I am on L1 visa and my dependents are on L2.
Employer has filed my dependent’s COS for L2 to H4 conversion along with my L1 to H1 COS in this year cap. Got Receipt with WAC-14-143-XXXXX for my dependents in postal mail for L2 to H4 change of status. Employer is not responding and leaving me in the dark or may be he has not received anything yet. What does it mean? Am I got selected in the lottery? Is it possible to separately file L2 to H4 for dependents without primary applicant selected in the lottery? Loosing my hope here. Can anyone please confirm or advise?
Thanks,
Yes …you have been selected man. I am on same boat and my wife H4 COS receipt came much earlier. I got my receipt after 10 days. I539 apllication is inside the I129 application. They notify only when primary applicant is selcted. Enjoy !!!
@Somu–> Thank you very much. I will keep my hope alive. By the way, by which mode you got your primary receipt after 10 days? I mean by postal mail or your employer communicated that to you? The I539 receipt for my dependents says I-797C. will the primary receipt have same name like I-797C or is it I-797A?? Is your I-129 (primary) and I-539(dependent) has same date??
My employer sent my reciept no. yes H1 receipt will have I-797C but receipt no will be different one.Both will have same date. If you have paid $290 for your wife then you can check if money has been deducted or not. So dont worry … my friend has same case and both were in your state as yours. congrates!!!
Please have a look at the discussion related to this before. Lot of people asked the same queastions before.
OMB Cleared H4 EAD Rule
yup. last night. Check the latest blog post for the timeline
Can we move these H4 folks to the other blog post? This place is for agonizing waiters
Hi everyone,
anyone with Microsoft? did you hear from them?
Tandslaw firm Tafapolsky&Smith.
I emailed the lawyer, but they say no update yet and the receipts started rolling slowly two weeks ago, dont lose hope people!
maybe your employer has already got the receipt and keeping it for some administrative stuff, or until they get the accepted status on the USCIS.
keep your hopes up 🙂
I am sure there are also some delays, hassles in the processing and contacting your lawyer/employer.
good luck everyone, praying to you all!
Just two weeks ago? that’s weird. Where are they located?
they are in Los Angeles California.
are you with Microsoft also?
No I am with PwC but lawyer is in LA, CA as well and application for VT. I called today and they said they are still getting receipts
mine is PP/Regular cap. is urs also the same?
I am AD/RP/VT
I wish you good luck
Thanks man you too, but frankly I don’t hope … i just want to get one mail that will end my 24-7 waiting / hoping agony
keep your hopes up, there is always last minute reliefs 😉
if that happens to me I throw in a party and buy everyone a drink lol
then I am invited 😛 haha
but on a Cola, drink no alcohol 😀
a deal 😉
Mine is Premium processing, regular cap, is yours the same?
how long to keep hopes up ? anyone got package back ?
147-148sh series still flying in. Wait when people start posting 150 series receipts and rejection packages shortly thereafter … I am distressed to the point of apathy myself already
Is 149 also there ?
In the same boat; Waiting for the rejection package or reviving the hope. I just want it………
From my attorney today morning…”We haven’t received anything yet but should probably know within 1 week or two”
Hi all,
I just got my H1B receipt no. It was from Vermont Service Center. AD/RP.
What’s the notice date and where is your lawyer located?
My Lawyer is in Chicago. I didn’t receive any information on my notification date.
What are the three digits after EAC14? Thx
wow! great ! I wish I can write that soon here..still waiting..Non AD/RP. I don’t think I will make it..:(
Non ad/rg/ca….
anybody getting receipts from california centre?? i dont see anybody getting it in last 2 days!!!!! i m still waiting”……. pls confirm
Hi Raghu,
Last Thursday my Employer told me that my check has been cleared from USCIS but I’am still waiting for my receipt. Does clearing of check mean a sure shot pick in the lottery?
Hey Raghu , I have 1 more question here…..
Am here on L2 Visa ( which expired this month) and my Husband’s H1B got picked up last year , but Still we are in the change of status (I don’t why its getting delayed)…So, Right now Am in L2 and can be in H4 in any moment.
Now, I got picked for H1B in this year’s lottery and I have to wait till October to start work on that…In this confusion My EAD got expired, So now is it good to renewal my EAD? I have my I-94 till 2016…Please answer this ..it clears a lot of confusion
Simple. Talk to an attorney. If you have lived in USA, you should know when to consult with an attorney and when to post in forums.
Thank u for the reply
hmmm, L2…H4…H1 !!!!! still worried??? We dont have anything…. 🙂 , Please post this kind of question in some other topic in the this Forum itself.
Yes!!! as well as all folks who cant track their status for h1b …. we are dying here to get either receipt or rejection 🙁 🙂
Any more hopes for PP ( AD/non-AD ) receipts ? the deadline for 15 day processing is on 12th May.
seems like only RP are getting their receipts last few days.
Any PP got their receipts recently ( within a week ) please update .
Reply from other forum: “AM May 6, 2014 at 7:24 pmTry staying positive. I was told mine was PP but I didnt receive a receipt until yesterday.I dont know whether my attorney made a mistake and submitted it under non-PP or received the receipt earlier and took their own sweet time to update me about it. Either ways,their incompetence is appalling.Mine was non-AD/Vermont..”
that’s very slim to happen
Reply from other forum: “Thank God!!! May 7, 2014 at 1:44 pmI got my receipt. My company applied through BAL global – premium processing.
I haven’t got the official confirmation from my attorney but my case in BAL website is updated as “H petition accepted in the lottery. Receipt notice received. Awaiting adjudication.” on 5/5/2014. I am not sure why the receipt for premium processing case was delayed for such a long time. I will update as soon as i hear from my attorney.
My EAC number starts with “EAC14147*****”.
This is my third and final attempt for H1. 2012 my company missed applying , in 2013 I was not selected in the lottery. I know how painful it is to wait. Everything happens for a reason. Stay positive!
Good luck to all!!”
I thought all chances were over, so I wrote to the legal firm doing this for my future employer (cc’ing them) asking if they had any more info (no receipt, no change of status in their website) … and they didn’t answer yet.
So I don’t know what to think, but still looking everyday once or twice in their website.
It is unofficially over for PP because supposedly you guys should have received the email if selected.
Raghu – I’m still yet to hear from my lawyer about the application. I understand that if an application was selected for the lottery one would have received a receipt number by now, but what happens if it’s not selected? Do you still receive a rejection notice? Do you receive your application back in the mail?
Thanks a lot in advance!
(Also, your blog and posts have been REALLY helpful)
Hello Raghu, May be this is not the place and time to ask about this, But I have emergency regarding this question, Please help me…
My L2 Visa status got expired on 04 May 2014
My EAD got Expired on 02 MAy 2014
My I-94 Expiration date 02 June 2016
Can I apply for EAD extension with my I-94? Please Help me
Yes, I-94 takes priority over all else. You can apply for EAD extension.
Thanks a lot for your reply
Yes. U can apply for EAD extension with ur I-94.
Anyone had update on RFE filed under Non-AD/PP/EAC
guys is it true that in US the postal ground mail takes lot of time , just asking as some people are posting that they received after 12 days of receipt , 10 days , 7 days etc etc….
that’s what i am trying to figure out
Finally! Today I received my receipt#.My company applied through fragomen attorney .EAC14147xxxxx series.Don’t loose hopes!!
Hey congrats I also applied through fragomen
So it means your receipt was sent on April 29 and it took about a week for receipt to come from Vermont to California?
I am not sure where attorney is located .I am working in india .
oh ok. My office is LA but they have many others
Thanks!!
you applied under non AD/RP ?
Mine is NON AD/RP
Thanks and congrats man, I am also applied in same category but still not getting anything. Not sure should I still alive my hopes or not
Thanks!!Don’t loose your hopes atleast till this weekend.
Applied with AD/PP. Got my receipt number on April 11th, but haven’t receive any approval or petition documents yet. Still I am in acceptance stage. How long should I wait? Please advice me. Thank you!
as long as you need ( your case will be resolved : either approved – RFE at latest by May 15 )
Wow! the amount of time and effort that everyone in to the details of h1b application and approval process. PEOPLE! you all have commendable lawyers and legit companies (hopefully) backing your applications. DON’T STRESS OUT! If it gets selected be happy, if doesn’t, well, so be it. World doesn’t end, not even yours! and there is ALWAYS a solution for each and every problem. Take it eeeessssyyy! Pheww!
Hello Mr.Raghu,
I am a H4 Dependent, Applied for H1B this year through Regular. I am basically a S/W Engineer worked in in India.
Still
now I did not get any updates from my consultant. The Consultant says
50% of people whom they applied got selected through Lottery.
They told they didn’t get any updates from USCIS that the rest 50% of applications got rejected.
So
my question is, As I didn’t get any updates still from USCIS does that
mean I didnt get selected in Lottery? or there is still chance/time for
that?
As you have posted by May 2nd all the Data entry got over I am really worried. can you kindly clear me?
Hello Mr.Raghu,
I am a H4 Dependent, Applied for H1B this year through Regular. I am basically a S/W Engineer worked in in India.
Still now I did not get any updates from my consultant. The Consultant says 50% of people whom they applied got selected through Lottery.
They told they didn’t get any updates from USCIS that the rest 50% of applications got rejected.
So my question is, As I didn’t get any updates still from USCIS does that mean I didnt get selected in Lottery? or there is still chance/time for that?
As you have posted by May 2nd all the Data entry got over I am really worried. can you kindly clear me?
Hi everyone,
who is in Microsoft boat? did anyone hear from them?
lets try to make a compiled list, so we have better understanding :)…
MSFT here, no reply from them, ogletree deakins?
No, I am with Tandslaw firm, Tafalopsky & Smith, California.
how about you? which lawyer?
I am not sure if MSFT replied to anyone of their candidates
Do you know any other MSFT candidates?
guys any one here who know if Infy , TCS , Cognizant from Bangalore has received receipts Regular/Non AD
Yes I am from Cognizant. Receipts have started pouring in frm last week. Kol,Chennai,Bangalore Etc have started receiving the receipts.
Seems like that who have not got their receipts yet are not selected in the lottery. Seems like the game is over.
Hard Luck!!
Has anyone got the rejection package yet??
Hi Bharath,
Is it premium processing?
Feeling unlucky here as well, don’t even know what to think at this time. Not a word yet from my company.
My friend has a theory that USCIS sends out the receipt by last name. My friend’s last name starts with ‘X’, and she got it last week; another friend is ‘Y’, she got it today. My friend whose last name starts with ‘Z’ hasn’t heard back. Can this be the case?
Nope, my friend’s lastname starts with Z and he was the first one to receive.
did your friend use Premium Process?
I have one question, if H1 visa holder has more than one wife? Can he able to get H4 for all his wife 🙂 .
According to US law, it is illegal to have more than one wife at a time, so you have to play by the rules of the country that you wish to reside in.
NO. INSTEAD THEY WILL PUT YOU IN PRISON !!!!
Why? if H1 visa holder married outside US ? also whats the situation for 2 wife H1 holder?
Yes, they will directly give you GC or Citizenship for prison, no need of H1B or no worries of lottery :-).
Hello All, I just saw this information,
EAD for H4 Eligible Criteria…
” Eligible individuals would include H-4 dependent spouses of principal H-1B workers who:
Are the beneficiaries of an approved Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker; or
Have been granted an extension of their authorized period of stay in the United States under AC21 . AC21 permits H-1B workers seeking lawful permanent residence to work and remain in the United States beyond the six-year limit.”
It would be really great for lot of people (including me) If this rule gets approved!!
Hope for the best
http://192.138.19.181/qualification-h4-visa-spouses-ead/
Hi Raghu, I have a question , please if you could answer or any other forum expert. Due to the fact I have not received receipt notice yet, I have very less hopes now.. I am non.AD/PP case.. I am not in US right now. However I have accepted an offer from a fortune 100 company who has sponsored my H1B VISA.
My Question is , if I am not selected in H1B lottery, can L1A/L1B or may be some other VISA can be helpful in this case or not…
Thanks in advance for feedback.
You can get an intra company transfer on L1A/L1B only if you have worked overseas (outside of US) for more than one year.
In the same company.
Thanks.. But if I want to join a new company directly in US , then L1A/L1B would not be an option, right?
No, L1A/L1B are strictly for intra company transfers. You can join that company in India for one year and then move to US on completion of that tenure. You can also apply for H1B for next year’s slow when the window opens up.
Many Thanks.. I am not sure whether offer would be valid until that time, but yes applying other year is also an option…Thanks again..
Haven’t received anything till today, am still hanging on to the hope that anything comes in by end of this week. Tried another method: enquiring about Sevis updates from the Univ international office, don’t know how reliable it is. Although he said that there have been no changes, one thing he did mention was the date of my last sevis update which was the date my OPT_Extension was approved. So I’m thinking that the only time any changes would reflect on the Sevis would be in the event of H1 approval, not for receipts. Has anybody tried this method? Is there any credibility in it?
Hi Rahguram, if girls ask any questions in the forum, I can able to see your answers without fail 🙂 compare to others… anyway have fun but answers to Guys also 🙂 anyway get married soon 🙂
Dude he is married and he is having a kid and he is spending time to help all of us. So don’t talk rubbish
Yes we should appreciate about his efforts, at-least we have free spoon advice… But just for my curiosity – How Raghu earning from this blog if he is giving advice (majorly) free of cost..?
You no need to take so serious, Just that was for fun,if you dont like, away from the fun 🙂
I answer questions that are not posted before. It just happens guys are posting the questions for which there are answers in this thread or elsewhere in the blog.
I will pass on this to my wife and my 4 year old son 🙂
Nice to know about your family, Wish you a happy life. Just I was kidding to make the forum to forget about the waiting pain for the receipt…. I am also still waiting lets see.
Today 148 series but receipts are generated only 149 series soo tom last day or max this week end
Last series is 150
I found some with 151, but it was just some numbers, to check you need to use lowers numbers.
May 2, 2014 would be 150th computer day
Might be with transfer according to usa twitter update i found only till 149! Yes may b this friday!
Check this out EAC1415150832.
this is transfer ! For h1 its like EAC 14 150 5 4567
If you guys aren’t sure aboutt anything, please don’t post your assumptions..
today few of my friends received the receipt number. No luck for me yet…I am losing my hope now. Don’t know if few will be lucky tomorrow also. God please!!
Waiting becomes difficult when ur friends receive receipts…..lol….
-AD/RP/VT/Waiting
AD/RP/VT/gave up
Wait until end of this week…
;(((
is it true that regular mail can take up to 2 weeks for remote distances?
same here. AD/RP/VT, no word yet
AD/RP/VT… no hopes.. 🙁
Hi Raghu,
I want to know how these desi consultants are taking money from people to apply for h4 to h1and also showing the proof that there is a job waiting in next 6 months starting from oct 1st and getting reciept numbers after getting picked in the lottery.
Some of them when I used google are also getting approved totally(H1 and COS) and some of them are getting denied of COS but H1b approval.
What is the new strategy that these people have started using to misuse the freedom to apply given by INS?
I also read some are giving receipt numbers, meeting people and showing they are genuine to say that if picked in lottery, they will keep the entire money they took from people and finally not even sending the receipts. I want to know how they can fake reciept numbers too?
Archie
Just want know , Are you sure , fake reciept numbers? , I dont understand.
I am not sure of fake reciept numbers. But they can criss cross the reciept numbers and finally just vanish without even applying and not returning the money.
In other cases, h4 to h1 is actually getting picked and people are getting approved. I see some posts here too. How is it possible? Which client waits for 6 months?
One thing I can tell, No one waiting for someone to join , But they need few in future so they can apply H1B and have them for future. Even if apply only few will get selected. As per my understanding all need opertunity for growth few of them paying for that, few of them utilizing it, I dont think anything wrong unless someone cheat others. Just all looking for the chance thats all. This the truth, its upto you to digest. I am not sure I am correct, Guys anyone correct me if I am wrong.
I am not judging..Just want to know how they are playing with the system without respecting it. Also, how many h4 to h1 cases are getting picked and succeeding like this. What is the guarantee?
I dont understand your questions abt H4 to H1. My understanding that already their spouse working in H1 , they will help for them. Married a H1 spouse and got H4 , they might have worked already but because of H4 not working, whats there to get a H1 and work? it could be spouse compnay or in same location etc but Double Income. Company can have confident they will join since they are in US also H4 will add value to get H1 unlike fresh H1B.
I hate H4 to H1 since it will give chance for someone life this is my personal openion since all need to get a chance to grow.
Again, I am asking how people are doing it and INS approving…especially when H1b is for jobs that are posted with requirements, not desparate people going in search of jobs and paying them reversely and buying visas. I am not judging anyones situation.
People in India think H4 visa holders shouldn’t get H1.
People in USA think, IT companies can use L1 to send them to USA.
People with AD degree think we have done what very few of millions of engineer can can do ( put the efforts to come to USA for education) and we need not have cap.
We can have emotional debate on this. But, what you and I say is not going to change who get’s H1B. Lottery decides.
Yes Agree, LUCK decides that nothing else.
To Archana Niar: A good eg: My wife was working as an Architect while on L1, we got married then she resigned and moved with me as an H4 on Nov 2013. The client (not the L1 sponsor) asked her to comeback but we asked for wrk from home option for 3 weeks and 1 week at client location. They agreed and filed H1 ang got selected.
She has great experience than a fresh Master degree holder. So wait for your chance in the lottery. Meanwhile she wrote GRE and got a good score as abkup. Don’t single out H4s. They are sitting at home because they have no option other than applying H1.
R u doing the same thing? Why you are so concerned about H4 to H1? Did u get your receipt or still waiting? Never be jealous of what others get. Just pray for what you want in a good way. Karma will answer everyone.
hey! I am not jealous. I dont like playing with the system and so, didnt apply this time via consultants being loyal to the system. With so many people getting approved, I am thinking it will be a norm that INS wont identify and probably could hve applied. So, want to know how it works.
Welcome to the system. Sooner or later your patience will run out. appreciate your straight forwardness.
Raghu,
Thanks for your response.
However, whats the success ratio of h4 to h1b within US for people that have not worked for years sitting at home. Is it that easy to fool INS?
Have you seen any h4 to h1 with small consultancies succeed? with a prrof that suddenly there is a client for someone working at home?
i want to know my chances next year.
Archie
Raghu – I m waiting for your response on how these people are misusing the new system to get h4 to h1 approved within US?
If a company can prove employer-employee relationship and provide end client letter or prove there is a project, then USCIS will approve the application.
But how are they getting the client letter? Which client will be ready to wait for a candidate for 6 months?
I feel like its an unfair situation for people that didnt get picked.
Also, have you see such cases being approved after being on 4 years of h4? How many of them have you seen?
Anyway just want to know? whats your actual problem? are you worried abt your receipt? or approval? or Just worried abt the misuse of the system 🙂
is anybody getting the receipt under Non-AD/PP??
TODAYYYYYYYYYY I RECEIVED MY RECEIPT NUMBER AND THE STATUS IN THE WEB SITE IS INITIAL REVIEW! I GUESS THE HARDEST PART HAVE JUST ENDED… IT WAS SOOOOOOOO STRESSFULL FOR ME!! I HOPE EVERY ONE GET THE H1B AND HAVE THE SAME FEELING I AM HAVING NOW! ( DONT FORGET TO TAKE A MINUTE AND BE THANKFUL WITH GOD!, WE ARE DEFINITELY BLESSED PPL!!!!!)
Congrats
lucky
was it under RP(regular processing) or PP(premium processing)??
how can u confirm this? I think it was regular processing
Oh wow Angelica.. So happy for you .. Congrats
Congrats! I read your sad post yesterday and happy today…feel good to see people happy!
yesssss GP, yesterday I was soooooo sad… I felt that bad that I was just in my room looking the white ceiling. Today I wake up happy, pray and at 9am I got the good notice!!!!!!! what is for u is for u!!!
congrats…are you in india or is it COS?
what is COS? I am in Mexico now but I am from Vzla! 😀
ok, I got it…COS is change of Status, like F1 to H1, L1 to H1 or H4 to H1, for people who are already in USA. Anyways, congrats to you.
Hey Angelica.. Yesterday you were all stressed out and all.. I hope you are having a good laugh at it now..
Congrats and good luck.. 🙂
I lost all my hope and done, There is no response from the employer yet. I know few are receiving the receipts. I am not that much lucky from my life and past experience to get the positive result. All the best for you all. Be positive but I knew my fate and fact thats why I am done. This is first time I applied which I never tried before since I knew my LUCK but still wanted to check my LUCK one time.
PP?
RP
can still get it who knows
Anyone from IBM received information about selection?
Nope. Still waiting… No updates from attorney.
New Blog Post – http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-consulting-companies-and-multiple-applications/
I get your viewpoint on the issues of the student community wrt h1.
BTW I wrote that big big comment after seeing a lot of stressed out people. My intention to write that piece was to make everyone focused on plans and alternate plans and not getting bogged down with frustration.
Promoted that to blog post 🙂
hehe thanks..i used the same emailId before i created my account so is there anyway to connect that to my id?
BTW my application got picked up in lottery.. 🙂
Hello Raghu, my H1B was approved on 3rd May and my attorney received an email notice, but my SEVIS still indicates H1B application pending and my OPT expires on May 20th, when does the SEVIS gets updated? what should I do? Please help!!
@happyschools:disqus, non-AD/RP, cheque was deducted as my employer said on 30 april, didn’t get receipt so far.how many days should I wait to receive the receipt.
If not selected in Lottery else can I apply for a green card? If I can apply for green card else how much wait? if not selected in lottery else what options?
@happyschools:disqus I have a question to you or anyone who can answer.
I am currently working on OPT. I did not make the lottery I think. I am going to do Masters in September. I need to change OPT to F1. Do i do that here and stay till then or do i have to go home first?
Thanks! Please help!
when does your OPT expire?
Hello friends… yesterday my employer informed me that check has been en cashed on my name like that.. I am expecting the receipt number this week…
Congratulations
everyone is getting picked except me.. my employer not responding proper im worried if he did file for me.. i will be in loss.. pls help..
this is one ridiculous question people are posting , arey yaar what benefit your employer will have if they don’t file after saying they filed it. It’s not make a fool game right . After filing no one has a clue till the package is returned or your receipt number is provided and both are provided by USCIS only. Your employer is right unless they have exact information they are helpless and cannot provide any answer other than asking you to wait.
Ridiculous thing is he charging me amount for H1. If i get H1 my amount will be refunded else no. Hope you will understand now. Dont ask me why you paid.. they dont file if i don’t pay…
This is highly illegal, and doesn’t make sense. on all levels.
If you are not selected nothing is paid. if you are selected the fee is paid but it is illegal for you to pay it, is this a bona fide job? is it an employer?
I agree with you vv , even I replied same to her in previous post ..
yes agreed vv, even I have replied the same to her in my previous post
What do you mean by that ? This is a strange post Vandana , if you get H1 then your amount is refunded else no , oh are you sure what you are saying because it never works this way . By the way is your employer registered employer ???? Which employer puts this kind of condition , something fishy ??? RAGHUKUMAR can you comment on Vandana post PLEASE… What I know is attorney fees is non-refundable what ever the case may be but refund of H1 fees if selected , strange??
Vandana.. We are all on the same boat.. The truth is there is nothing any body can actually do to help you out. You can talk to your employer and attorney to get any updates and to know if they did actually file and if the package is returned they might have some official communication from USCIS..
Be strong and the accepth the facts and MOVE ON..
People can sugar coat it for you but this is the truth..
vandana even i was thinking the same that my employer not filed and cheating like that.. then he only told me that it got picked… dont worry god will be there wit u… u ll get the receipt .. maybe he got frustrated with the calls from all the people who applied for the H1 … be patient ..
Same for me … all my friends got picked be it AD or non AD but me
I am another one in the same boat, why this cruelity against us?
Is there anyway to check that the petition has been filed in my name by the employer?
Hello All,
After a harrowing wait and bidding good bye to my H1-B application this year, bang came my receipt number yesterday mid-night!
My processing center: Vermont (EAC – Eastern Adjudication Center)
Year: 14 (2014)
Day sequence: 148 (backtracked from Oct 1st 2014)
Date when my receipt was post-marked: April 30th
Overall: EAC-14-148-XXXXX
Please keep your hopes intact till your employer/attorney actually gets a rejected packet on your name – the last batch of receipts sent out with the postmarked date being May 2nd may have yours in it!
Cheers!
Where is your lawyer located?
AD/nonAD?
Congrats Bharath.
Many thanks Raghuram! Your post indicating the possibility of the issuance of receipts till this month-end is a real breather for many people out here! Thanks to you for that valuable comment on behalf of all folks following Happy Schools!
Many thanks Raghuram! The latest post by you indicating the issuance of receipts till this month end is a real breather for many out here! Thanks to you on behalf of all the folks actively following Happy Schools!
So Raghu…til wat date we can wait!!!
I did not receive my Lottery result yet.. that means I was not selected in Lottery ?
Hello folks!
who is with Tandslaw, TAFAPOLSKY & SMITH in California.
I called them and asked for an update, they keep saying we do not have an update, and they are not welling to call USCIS to get an update on my case.
who else is with those people?
they told me they applied for my H1B Visa as a Premium application, regular cap.
until now I didnt hear anything from them.
im soo full of hope 🙂
all the best to you all.,
can you please send an update which lawyer you are with and if you are selected, or waiting?
thank you all!
anyway to even know if the lawyer filed the petition at all?
why wouldn’t they? that’s what your employer is paying them for.
they are paid whether the application is picked in the lottery or not, so they can easily say it was not picked, and still get paid, even though they didnt even apply
this would be fraud. if the employer is legitimate why would he not use a reputable law firm?
I work with Fragomen please raise your hand if you are with them either
Please tell me how to find out …. how to proceed..
Finally my H1B selected in lottery!!
Non-AD/RP/VA
employer name?
When you got? Please share the receipt number with out last 4 digits
Today my employer called me that my application is selected in the lottery!!
Nani did the Employer get information from uscis only today or he updated you only today, i am just asking to know if uscis is till in the process of sending the receipt numbers.
wipro started to inform the h1b result from today..
do u knnow anyone from Wipro who got selected in h1b lottery RP.
@happyschools:disqus As an advise to a moderator, I would like to comment on your featured post. Please do not discourage people if you are not certain about it. “Data Entry of all FY15 H1B Cap Petitions Has Been Completed”, by this statement how did you inferred that everybody who hasn’t got the receipt till now, its game over for them. Do no state your opinion as a fact, it surely discourages people. Guys be hopeful and believe.
I totally agree with you… I have been following these updates from day one, but recent featured comment of “game over….” is some thing I was not expected. The featured statement is more of discouraging.. As an Admin, please post the facts not the assumptions….
+1. Even I was shocked when @happyschools:disqus posted such a discouraging post. I used to thank him for creating such a wonderful place for ppl to share their updates and other things. But really disappointed when he posted such a discouraging post. I think he knows how ppl will feel and how many are waiting. And after that post, many ppl have received their receipts and it is coming slowly. So please Raghu, in future, don’t post your assumptions and play with emotions. I know you didn’t do it intentionally, but it means for many ppl with hopes. Other than that, thanks for the wonderful job.
Ever since I started this blog, I have seen this behavioural psychology that is common among we Indians. I used to be like this and I living in USA have changed my thinking to be more practical and facts based and realist.
I read the facts and present them. No sugar coating.
Did anyone read this : Official News
USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery. U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign workers in occupations that require highly specialized knowledge in fields such as science, engineering, and computer programming.
In plain simple English : Some receipts can be in transit. Which will take about 3 to 4 days to reach the attorney. Unlike last year, USCIS sent receipts till End of May/Early June.
If you get notice in this week, then its good. but, chances of 50,000 notices mailed on last day of data entry is ZERO.
You can hope for the best to one of those receipts in the mail. But, be a realistic.
True but it doesn’t mean that game is over from everybody. You have seen the turnaround of 12 days before did you? My lawyer is in California filed for Vermont. After reading that mail from Cali to Chicago takes 12 days how can you say anything definitively???
My friend got receipt last Friday that was sent on Monday from Vermont to Virginia. Delivery times are clearly not 3-4 days unless its Vermont to Vermont
In simple plain English, it is not mentioned they stopped sending receipts. So you posted on May 2nd, that game over if you don’t have receipts. What does that mean? And the comment is featuring.
GUYS, I GOT MY RECEIVED NUMBER TODAY! MAY 6. AND I WAS VERY FRUSTATED AFTER RAGHU POSTED “GAME OVER” BUT FINALLY I GOT SELECTED. PLEASE KEEP THE HOPES ALIVE… DONT GIVE UP…. JUST WAIT.. “EL TIEMPO DE DIOS SIEMPRE ES PERFECTO!!!” BESOS!!!
You are not correct accept the fact and stop stating your assumptions. Its ok you made a blunder, accept it. You are doing a good job otherwise. Just be cautious and be more responsible and btw I’m not from India.
Thanx a ton
Hi, My employer filed for my H1B this year, but unfortunately no updates
on the case yet, there were 4-5 other guys whose petition was filed as
well, they all got their receipts of lottery selection barring 1
:(……So I guess it’s over for this year for me. Though I have heard
that people say they get receipts till May end. But I think this blog is
really helpful and raghu is doing great work. The lottery system is
kinda cruel and in my view US should seriously think about increasing
the VISA cap…
Same is the case with me. Its only me who has not got the receipt yet. Out of 4, only I am left. Seems like the game is over for me .
At least US should announce the list of selected candidates on some site. This waiting time is really annoying.
YESSSS!! THE WAITING TIME IS FRUSTATING!!! but please keep waiting.. úntil u get the rejection u can be already selected.. just be patient a Little bit 🙂 Good luck!!!!!!
Except being patient, there is nothing that we can do 🙁 I wish I get receipt number today so that this waiting time gets over for me. I am not able to sleep even because of this.
I know the feeling,… I was exactly the same for more than 2 weeks.. ad today morning I got the received number.. so.. try to relax a Little, listen relaxing music and pray.. believe that u can get it!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Angelica and congrats again.
I am like this for the whole April and now looks like May 🙁
Waiting without knowing when this crap will end is worse than a straight no!!!!
Dear Raghuram,
Few clarifications:
Has USCIS sent the receipts for all selected 85000 visas? Are still it is sending one by one?
If we have not received the receipt then it is finalized that our petition is not selected?
Thanks,
Sankara K.
Hi All;
Could you let me know, the timeline on when will the USCIS will start to process the Petitions, which had got selected in the Non – AD / RP Category.
Also, let me know the chances of H1B Transfer, when we are in USA. Say for Ex: If I want to change my Employer in USA, with my H1 Work Permit and my current employer is not having enough project and I want to move to another company – what would be the procedure and till how long can i live in USA with my Work permit and searching for Job.
received the confirmation from employer about the selection in lottery. Receipt number awaited.
guys not sure whats stopping us to reveal the company details if we have been selected in the Lottery system. I am just curious to know if people from Wipro, Infy, TCS etc has anybody received +ve updates yet?
I think people are weary because if they are found out to have applied through a job shop, and breached the rules (e.g. by paying for it themselves, as opposed to having an employer pay) they may be revoked in favor of people who actually have a job waiting for them and not a “pending contract”
@VV Trust me. It happens frequently and do you think consulting companies don’t know how to handle this?
Some of my friends have received their receipt numbers yesterday. Nothing for me yet….losing hope now ! 🙁
Same here 🙁
dont do it! keep waiting… u may be selected and the paper is coming… good luck!!! 🙂
Thanks Angelica 🙂 the sooner the better… this time is really frustrating 🙂
3 employers have filed my L-1 to H1-B COS this year. 2 out 3 has also filed L-2 to H-4 COS alongwith my H1 filing. Today I have got a receipt I-797C for my dependents in mail with receipt number WAC-14-143-XXXXX. Does it mean any 1 of my primary petition got selected in the lottery? No news from any of the employer so far. Can anyone please answer?
Hi Raghu,
My question above is: Is it possible USCIS will generate Receipt for Dependent’s I-539 L1 to H1 even though Primary holder’s H1 petition not selected in lottery? What does it mean to get I-797C for my dependents but not yet the primary H1’s I-797A ??
Can you please answer, if possible? I am loosing hope.
Thank you.
its not possible that your dependent get h4 visa if you are not selected in lottery.. because it is dependent visa for h1. if h1 is not approved , and how they can give dependent visa ? so dont worry and keep waiting .. congrats !!
Thank you Dia. Appreciated.
since u applied 3 for one visa, chances are good you getting rejected eventually.. bcoz of u, ppl dont get a fair play.
@vk–> Thank you and god bless you. I understand your feeling. I was feeling the same last year when I heard the same thing from others. People are bound to do this due to the lottery process for increasing their chances. In spite of this not sure whether got selected in lottery or not?
Got receipt notice today for my wife(H4 to H1B) with received date 10 Apr, Notice Date 29 Apr, Receipt No: EAC-14-147-54XXX.
Last Friday cheque was cleared.
Thanks all and all the best.
Non AdvanceRegular – L1 to H1 COS…California Center….God is Great..My First Lottery and Selected..Received a receipt today from Fragoman..WAC141455XXXX…Good Luck to other lottery mates…don’t lose hope guys…you will hear the good news soon…
Has anybody started receiving the their reciepts telling them they have been unsuccesful with their application?
Non Ad/reg/ca….
Is there still any hope for me??? I am planning to get into college admission tom as application dates are soon gonna get over. I am sure if I should wait for another 2-3 days more to exoect a miracle to happen.
to all others…. lets us lose hope!!! This is not END OF THE WORLD!!!!!! cheer up ppl!!!!!!
and AD folks… you guys have the degree to support you anywhere in the world!! just be proud to have completely it successfully. Dont get disheartened!!! you guys deserve a pat on your back!!
Received date April 11, 2014, Approved, AD/PP/Cal.
Hope is a good thing, but keep working on plan B.
Hello Friends…When exactly they en cash the check? So far they have not en-cashed. Any ideas?
My petition was filed under Regular processing. I have an advanced degree, and today three of my co-workers with similar credentials got information about their receipts simultaneously, while they still haven’t received any news about my petition. I read in various forums that the Data Entry has been completed, and if a receipt does not come in by the end of this week chances are very slim. Just trying to get some clarity on this. This whole will it/won’t situation is stressing me out in a major way!
My petition was filed under Regular processing. I have an advanced degree, and today three of my co-workers with similar credentials got information about their receipts simultaneously, while they still haven’t received any news about my petition. I read in various forums including yours that the Data Entry has been completed, and if a receipt does not come in by the end of this week chances are very slim. Just trying to get some clarity on this. This whole will it/won’t situation is stressing me out in a major way!
AD/Non-PP:
I received a new I-20 on April 25 . It has receipt number included in it. But the receipt number does not work in the USCIS website. I asked my attorney, they say that they have not received any update from USCIS. They are also wondering how the university counselor can have access to my updates and send new I-20 . I called up USCIS, but i could not get much information from them unless the attorney or employer calls them.
Any body facing similar issues ?
Hello Friends…When exactly they en cash the check? So far they have not en-cashed. Any ideas?
Hi All.. I have applied H1b FY 2015 under Master’s / Premium and got selected in Lottery. Currently, I tracked my petition status on uscis portal, status updated to ‘ Request for Evidence’. I work to Client through Prime vendor (ie.. Client > Vendor > Employer). My client has policy, they cannot provide client letter to Contractors. I have an email from my manager saying ” It is not our policy to provide letters to contractors” and i have attached the printout of this email to my packet while sending to USCIS. But Still i have RFE now. I am sure, my manager cannot provide any letter stating about work agreement. I am in a Confused state, Please help me with your suggestions on this kind of RFE..
Any help would be highly appreciated.. !
Many get the RFE. I suggest you keep some current project work documents like emails from your lead and your day to day assigments. This would help. Also you can try requesting for another email with all projects details and end date details where you work all those in your email to your project manager that this a compulsion from USCIS and request atleast get a reply from you lead project manager saying that we can issue any letter but your are in the project for proposed duration of time like 2 years from now. Establish all the project things in your email and get a reply to that email. And attach that copy with signed by some company associate so that it is known fact. This would help mostly.
My employer just informed me followed by a mail with receipt number . NON AD / RP EAC1414753XXX . Vermont . My employer said notification mails are flowing in both AD and NON-AD / RP now . 147 146 145 lot other series are coming mixed up for them. They expect it to continue till mid may . Guys don’t loose hope lots of notification mail on transit via snail mail . I have been with this forum from day1 kept on refreshing as i was badly in need of this. Thank you raghu and all folks . Keep praying hard. No need to loose hope got enough time . Thank you
Congrats. stay here and share your updates.
For sure .. I know on how much pain folks are going thru ..thanks raghu .. You are doing a wonderful job .. God bless ya
Where is your lawyer located?
I dont know about the lawyer , actually my employer informed me just before ..
Did any body received AD/RP receipt today ??
Yes. i got AD/RP/CA and my friend got AD/RP/VT
Congrats Vinay. I am also waiting for my AD/RP/VT. Did your friend received it today???
Yes he received it today.
Congrats and Thanks. My application is also sent to CA…
Fingers crossed…
Can we call USCIS ourselves to inquire about our application status? If yes, what info would they need?
Same Question on my behalf as well…I gues if there was a way people would have already written about it.
Nope.
we also want to know, anybody please suggest….
Someone please help me, i had lots of expectations this year
Are you from India? or US now?
If you are in US, Directly visit your company and ask for the evidence abt your filing even it is returned you can able to see the return package or ask the money back if no response then write abt the company in forum that will spoil the compnay name and they wont do this for others in the fututre.
im in usa
what should i do now? i trusted my employer..
My employer filed my H1B, i am not getting response from employer how to know the status. Someone please help. i paid so much money.
You (employee) paid?!
Vandana, I hope your application do get selected in the lottery. Why did you pay money? H1 fees should be strictly paid by employer. If you are asked to pay for H1b application fees then this is illegal and fraud. I think only premium processing fees can be charged or shared with you.
Sourav – Majority of applications filing from US ( like H4 to H1) will be paid by the folks applying.
Yes Raghu.. going by many posts i too felt the same. But I am sure this is not legal, and the employees are being taken advantage of by the employers. I don’t want to sound rude, but I feel as moderator and owner of this popular site, you might want to feature a comment to avoid any wrong doings. However if payment of h1b fees by employee for h4 to h1b CoS is legal then please excuse my ignorance.
i have also paid a huge amount for my h1, and still waiting for my results.
Hey guys…Anyone got the receipts for H4 to H1…Non AD/Regular. Please update….
nope.. me too waiting..
Me also waiting Non-Ad/RP
My check got encashed and I got a call from my employer last friday. Waiting for the receipt no. Non AD/RP/VT
When exactly they are en-cashing? While processing or after we receive the receipt?
i am too waiting
Hi ,
I haven’t got any update from my employer about my h1b lottery results .. from whatever recent comments I read in this forum it seems like the possibility to get selected is very less.Now i would like to know if my employer really applied my h1b petition . .
if the employer says that my application is not selected in the lottery, is there any way for me to confirm whether they really applied ? what should I ask them for . . like a letter from uscis with my name saying my application is not selected in the lottery ? Any details on this would be really helpful.
is there any hope left for Non-AD/PP receipts??
I am also in same boat. for my employer, very few people got the receipt number and a larger lot is still waiting. I am from the larger lot which is waiting for receipt number. Don’t know if i have any chances…i will be 2nd time unlucky 🙁
I am also Non-AD/PP.. but nothing I got from lawyer or USCIS. my lawyer clearly said if anything comes up, he will let me know. Also one of my friend in another company waiting, he is same like us. keep posting if you get any updates…
As above, this is second time I am applying for H1B and there is no news yet for my Non-AD/PP application. The lawyer anticipates to wait till end of May for rejection package.
USCIS will be returning the packages from today.
same boat, my lawyer said :” this week, but that since no email was sent chances are slim.”
Email from University official:
Your SEVIS record indicates you are in ACTIVE status. There are no other updates on your record at this time.
-Received this email on April 28th.
Does this mean – end of hopes of getting picked?
5th May 2014.
I got receipt from employer today 10.48am my application selected. Regular Process/Vermont. I hope this week everyone will get real statuses.
congrats.. could you plz tell us notice date?
Hi,
Receive date: April 10, 2014. Notice date showing April 30, 2014. Application EAC-14-148-XXXXXX
i also not have received the receipt number yet. Does that means not selected in lottery OR still there are some chances
Anyone got return package? or any other update from USCIS?. I am not getting any response from my employer from last week. I dont know i can wait or give up. Confused.
Got my receipt today. AD / RP / CA. Received Date is 4/10/2014 and the Notice date is 4/23/2014. It took 12 days for it to reach my attorney. My SEVIS record was updated on 04/28/2014.
12 days wow where is your lawyer located?
They are located in Chicago. But doesn’t 12 days sound a little too absurd.?
Seriously, more than me being happy, i feel for everyone who is struggling with sleepless nights waiting for their attorney to get back them. There has to be something that is fishy here.
would you think snail mail from vermont to california would take around 12 days ‘ sh as well?
meh Vermont is even farther from california than california is from chicago 🙁
my only guess is when they say the use snail mail it means they don’t do air mail … because if air delivery were used it would take not more than a couple of days in any direction. So they are using ground mail?
what a turnaround has it been for you! congrats and blame it on the snail mail.
Thanks…Dramatic turn of events….
My employer got 25 receipt numbers on May 2nd. He also confirmed that all the cheques that were collected got the receipt numbers.Is there any chance of getting any more receipt numbers in next 2 or 3 days?
how amazing is that for people getting receipts today! What a luck day!
Yesterday I read in a forum a Girl applied 10 h1b , 7 got selected, she was asking if she can sell rest 6 to her friends? What an irony ? How unjust is that ?
NON AD/Regular , no new yet…:(
Love ur Nick! Keep with optimism! ( I am trying to do the same … I know its really hard 🙁 but… 😀
Congratulation to all whose application has been picked up in the lottery. And all the best to all remaining, I hope you do get selected or otherwise excel in your alternate plans.
This site and Raghu’s updates surely has been helpful to many to control the nerves. However reading through some of comments it feels as if Raghu and naturally most of advanced degree applicants feels that the AD applicants are more suitable for H1b than the applicants from service industries. Many of us are keep complaining that the numbers are too low, the process is bad, there should be more AD quota than regular, big consultancies should not be allowed etc etc. However we tend to forget that USA as a country has all the right to define the acceptable number and process. Most of the h1b quota is taken up by tech workers. The very fact that tech jobs salary hasn’t been increasing exponentially speaks for itself that the number 85000 is not way off the industry needs.
Coming to advanced US degree vs others in H1, What we are missing is H1b is meant to reduce gap of workers supply vs demand. So the country’s focus is on to get the required worker’s with the necessary ‘Skill’ to fill in the demand. Like in most corners there are consultancies which doesn’t follow the right path. Similarly there are schools which are there simply to provide cpt. But the good thing is that US authority is aware of these and so they are blocking/closing such consultancies and schools. There are poor quality schools and bad practices from certain consultancies. Once again H1b is a path to reduce gap between workers demand and supply and it is just one of the many ways the USA authority gets the necessary man power. Please do not forget that working in a good field for top X firm doesn’t make you better candidate than an advanced degree student or similarly studying and spending resources in USA doesn’t make you stronger candidate than a person with experience. Each visa and its previous processes including interview are on a case to case basis.
I just realized that comment has taken shape of a mini article !!!
Before you start judging me let me something about myself. My work has required travel and fortunately or unfortunately we have stayed in 9 cities across India/Europe/America in past 9 years. Last year my project ended and we got ready for another movement after staying in USA for 2+ years and then realized that we are expecting a baby and my wife can’t travel. So struck in USA, opted for sabbatical after a good 9 years of service. My earlier company filed for a h1 as my current companies project ended here in USA and I hope it gets picked up!!
this is comment system not blog… i cant even manage finish reading this poem
Hi , I am daily follower of this site .. today i received my receipt notice. EAC141465**** From lawyer. its a regular processing.
where is the lawyer located?
Need to ask my HR..let me come back to you.
Need to ask my HR.
congrats.. Could you plz tell me notice date?
I think its April 29 but my HR told yesterday..HR told they are yet to receive more receipt notice by this week end. its non-AD/RP
is it AD or non AD?
Its non-AD
Going mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still no news about the final result for me 🙁
Non AD/RP VT two of my friends got notified today. Don’t have receipt details yet. Keep up the hope.
Just received the receipt from Employer. EAC141475****
hmmm if many use the same id confused to reply which one is true or Lie etc
I agree with u
It is easy to recognize the type of the application.. why wud anyone lie to Waiting.
I got my case status updated to RFE today. For RFE, do we receive email or snail mail requesting the additional documents?
Any comments..
I did not hear so far from my employer for my non-advance/regular application. I waited many years to find a good employer and then apply for H1 but probably I am not picked up. I come many times on here to check others status and tried to guess my own status. Now I have admitted somewhere in my heart that I am not in winning crowd.
I think sometimes..shud I be sad? Sud i complain my fate? But in fact I am as cool as I was before applying for H1. Life never ends… This this is the beauty of life , we give most importance to those things which are not achievable sometimes. I am still kool and I will focus on what I am doing right now and I would request others to do the same.
It is not loss of life just a VISA…I am not in India but in North America but everyday I wish I could be in beautiful India and I will move to India soon…..
Nice to see your positive comments but you are in US now others trying to be there at least one time in their life after that even they may feel same like you .
Hey Waiting…I am not in US but in North America (outside US). 🙂 Cheers !!
Also worst part which I have seen my life in my 12yrs exp, Once get US chance they will treat others bad that make other to win and be there . Thats worst attitude of whoever in US once they reach but not all of them but most of them, This is worst part in this.
dude…before i got the present job…..i was rejected by 35 companies…..u have seen right…..35 companies…..only mental strength keeps you going…..keep hope….
One Qucik Question, If compnay filing multiple H1B , is there any difference in the check to find the check speicifc to one person incase if we need to verify the check clearance?
Yes, each check will be in your name. There should be three checks if your company filled regular processing and each will have your name on it.
Thanks, I have asked my company to verify the check clearance on friday they didnt come back, I think silence means not yet cleared rt? still waiting for the answer from them. Lets see but I lost my hope
Any hopes for AD / RP ?? please reply guys …
I think there is, you can also ask your DSO if there have been updates to your SEVIs record, that way it might be faster to know.
no updates as i am in india right now. my opt is already expired !!
DSO refused to share any information on SEVIS.
Honestly, I have given up at this point 🙁
Same here ..
same here guys.. I am like screw this Sh****
Im done hoping
Just received a mail from my employer that my application got picked. He given receipt number WAC 141xxxxxxxx
congrats… Non AD or AD? could you plz share receipt number date?
Non Ad regular – it dated on 28th April
Thank you..
Hey correction it is on April 18th, typo
Raghu, I have a question. Does the logic you explained earlier…..If { Premium Processing & No Notification & No Return package }
Then { maybe waitlisted ….. still implies??
Yes, till you get your package back you can have hope but only less chance, miracle can happen at any time.
You should be getting the H1B package starting today.
Hello, I have one question about H1B that I heard first time…
Suppose if the first time applicant of H1B not selected in lottery and he got back his package, then would his application be considered for the process in next year H1B without any lottery draw..?
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No. if your friend is not selected in this year’s lottery, he has to apply next year.
No, Aagin same procedure , need to start from Begining 🙂
Dying for the results… Even my employer is not telling me much..
Same here but surely when they get the update they will let us know but for them we are one of them they wont worry much abt our problems:) Wait with Patience(Even I dont have :-)).
hi kumar….gmrn.. got lottery selection …h1b applied with indian ppt.
Now got dutch citizenship…………pl.suggest procedure for visa stamping
after petition approval
Congrats.
I am pryaing to GOD to get the update today.
God Please send me the lottery result ASAP . My eyes are gone from Last 2 weeks by keep eye on my mails 24hrs and eager to see the new mails for Receipt but at end I didnt get anything and disappointed. Please send me the lottery update ASAP if it is possible with Approval. I know you knew how much I am expecting this lottery result for my life. I know surely you will send me. Thanks GOD.
Hi God, Are you sending today or tomorrow?
Hi God , Are you busy today also? Can you please answer to my question pls.
He must have something better in store for you. I hope you get it.
Thanks.
Oh Ok God, I will wait for your answers I think you knew why I am looking for this. If anyone hear my story surely will feel sad and bad then why not you? I think you will answer surely I am waiting for you God with Patience.
Hi God, Are you free today to send my lottery result?
Hi God, Still I am waiting for your answer for my lottery result, waiting is killing me anything like that,Please respond ASAP. I know you are so much busy.
Hi God, Why you are silent? why no reply? what happend to you? Can I wait?
Hi God, No reply from you still waiting for your reply.
Hi God, Why you hate me? you are not giving any chance for my life? even I am not able to find a way since all based on LUCK? when I will get , I lost faith on my life and you, Dont know what to do next? If you are not exist then how I will have hope? I am Blind and Blank..
any one from Pace solutions Inc got selected in the H1b lottery?????It seems I am not selected as till now I have not received any message from my employer and moreover the USCIS has started returning the receipt of the candidates who are not selected.
I think USCIS will start to return from today not sure its started already!. Lottery not based on the company , Check with your company for update, they are your source to know your update. Me too in same boat.
The best way to know if you got selected in the lottery is, 2ways.
1) through your employer
2)Just call to your university and ask for any sevis update on your sevis, infact I called to my university for this reason, and they updated me with the receipt number that EAC1413852XXX which was updated onapril15th in university, but still my employer did not receive any information yet. so I suggest from my side, better call to your university and ask them for sevis update. I think this might be helpful, Parying god from my side.
My question to Raghu when we can start giving interview for the us job opening.
What interview? You should have a job by now.
Hi Raghu;
I am from India and currently working in bahrain.
I have applied for H1B visa through my friends brother who has consultancy in USA.
He told you are selected but my question is how I can get a job in USA?
When I can start giving interviews for USA companies.
i got selected and yesterday my company informed me..out of 30 application 3 got selected till date..It is normal category.I am from India.
Cong8s Darsh, Can you please tell the company name?
Thanks.
He told not to share the company name.
Sorry for this.
Regards
Darsh
Hi There, Can someone please confirm me, i have got this reciept number WAC-14-143-XXXXX, what does this mean?
congrats, you are sected
Thank you 🙂
Congrats!! When did you receive it?
Thank you, i have recieved it on 10th, but i haven’t noticed it earlier, i came across it today itself 🙂
10the is the receipt date….when did you receive it from your employer?
21st April
I work in a large India based MNC from where more than 1K people gets h1b every year. I didn’t get any updates yet. My employer told that they have not yet got any receipt and it may take the whole May month to get the receipts. So, please keep hopes
Hello Raghuram!
So my employer has informed me that the checks cleared on April 24, but we still haven’t received an official receipt yet. Do you think mine was selected in the lottery since the checks cleared? Mine is RQ/RP/VT. Thank you!
yes it means the petition has been selected, if you want to make sure, you can check with DSO from your school to see if the servis record has been updated.
Well, I was on my OPT until December of 2013, but had to return to my country since I didn’t get a visa last year. So I guess the only way to find out is to wait til the receipt comes in?
if that is the case, yes you probably have to wait until you receive the receipt. If I were you, I would be considered as selected from the lottery
U will soon get receipt this week
PippynMatty has filed h1b under Non-AD. No DSO here.
I spoke to DSO at school and i have my SEVIS updated. But no receipt yet.
as per USCIS official news on May 2,14 “USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery.”
Does that mean no more receipts from 05/05? Have not received receipt yet.does it mean I am out from lottery selection?
Can any one please let us know inputs 🙁
It means all receipts were generated and sent out via mail. It means it is game over for all PP ( since they are receiving the result via email ). For RP, there is a still hope.
For RP check must have cleared friday itself or not?
can not say, but I think there is a still hope RP.( slim one )
No receipts wont be generated but will be dispatched till this friday have hopes till 9-10 may after that not much hope
Anyone knows, Even rejected petition will be entetered into the system or selected petitions only.
Its nice to see few comments and hope. Please write if you have any information.
I heard from attorney that the data entry alone is completed.. Nowhere USCIS has officially announced that they have dispatched all the selected petitions.. Please have hope and lets wait for 2 more weeks.. We cannot predict anything unless we get our packet back saying that it is not picked up in lottery.. Lets be patient and hope for the best !!
Thats correct but chances are very less now, thats the worry now I am sure few will get receipt in next few days but it will be very less. I am also waiting with hope(very very less).
if you are RP then you shouldn’t worry as of now.
Did you hear any one from your ibm circle receiving receipt #? Did they get email?
H4 to H1. Got a call from my employer yesterday that my check has been encashed and he has asked me to wait for 3-5 days for the receipt no. Feeling so blessed. Best of luck to all other aspirants.
Congrats
My non AD/RP got approved, I got the notice today only, no Receipt mail before one mail with approval, Amazing and got surprised.
one of the luckiest person your on this earth.
Happy for you ..GOD I’m also ready for this kind of surprises.please plan for me also
U r lying… We are not fools just to believe
ur right I have not check his user id early
If you are lying, then stop it.. Its not a forum to play with everyone’s emotions.. If your statement is true then u r a lucky person..
Answer is in his name 🙂
Now uscis should declare something clear …
Now USCIS should declare something clear …. what is going on ..
Hi all, I have not got receipt yet and usics announced that data entry is over. Does that mean no more receipts??
Please let me know.
Anyone still getting receipt??
any recipits today ???
NON AD /RP
Have not received receipt no yet.does it mean I am out?/?
Same question I have
Does anyone know which graduate schools (MBA) allow internship in the first semester? possibly in Massachusetts, New Jersey or New York?
If you meant CPT… there are a bunch of schools that you can pay for just to get CPT within the first 3 months when school starts. Very similar to the all-mighty ITU in San Jose…
Thanks, but do u know of any schools in north-east area?
It seems , this forum is so silent today, cool Guys.
Indian company files h1b wats the process of receivong update…. We have branch in US too… US attotney send daily receipts to india or altogether?
hmmm, tooo late )
Too late means alrogether they inform hr or one by one
I mentioned to know this basic info is tooo late when Game is alomost over.
Hi Raghu/Other Experts,
I (AD/PP/VT) received the approval notice from USCIS. What is the next step? Will they send Employment Authorization Document (/EAD card)? Thanks.
Read the latest blog post from home page.
Oh you received the notice. where are you located?
Yup- I received the final approval notice for me and my spouse. I live in Austin, Texas.
I cannot see this info on any USCIS website. Which website shows this info.
it shows in their official facebook page
When shall i get the update on NON AD/RP? My employer filed 7 petitions in that 4 were rejected as per my employer. Shall i keep hope still?
WTF??? whose is ur employer??
Very bad luck, because statiscally, as a maximum only 3 out of the 7 petitions should have been not selected (42%).
I don’t know whether my employer filed my H1B petition or not. But he had provided one UPS number for me. When i track the UPS number it is showing Delivery on so and so date..Does it mean my file got filed through lawyer? Please reply friends..
God only knows if he exist really 🙂
Thanks guys, really good forum, I received my receipt this morning, feeling so relief
Ibo
@Ibo:disqus
At what time (IST)you received the receipt. kindly let us know the first 5 digits of your receipt.
08:00 Am IST, 141147
hi… did ur employer told u before getting the receipt number that the check has been encashed on ur name?
No, only received receipt number today
Congrats 🙂
Do we have still hopes on NON AD/RP? Please let me know. I am getting very tensed.
Even I am writing too.
got receipt number EAC141445XXXX. Non AD/RP/Vermont. Does it mean I am selected in the lottery?
yes congrats
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO, u have rejected in lottery. Receipt number to receive ur return package from courier office check with fedex courier 🙂
what r u asking man ???? Duh….. Not to offend u but this question is barf….., anyways congrats..
got receipt 14-146-5xxxx today morning have hopes!
Hi All, Can you please let us know till what time we can expect receipts to come for applicants(Non AD/RP) who filed from indian companies in india?
U shld get by this thursday friday ! else may be only 10% chances
Any one from india who have got their accepted receipts?
50% friends got
Raghu , my petition was selected in 2014 cap lottery. Later petition withdrawn due to RFE.can I re- apply under cap-exempt using the same petition? Mine is Non-adv/regular.
what is that mean raghu?plz discribe briefly?
As per my knowledge, receipts for all those selected in lottery were sent to respective petitioners/employers. USCIS will now start returning the packets back for those not selected in lottery.
hmmm , look so cute.
Hey u look cute, are u married? can we marry?
Do you know the meaning of Cute mate 🙂 are you Crazy to spoil your life 🙂 LOL.
you dont have any right to insult anyone .. behave yourselves……….
so what u decided ? about the marriage?
hey Raghuram bhai … plz reply . what now ? I should wait now ?
Wait week more then relax
Its up to you , wait or Go, why u r asking others???? u decide urself 🙂 no need to wait 🙂
Does this means that no receipt numbers are remaining ? all receipt numbers are already dispached ?
At least generated
🙁
Till now, I was waiting for my turn to post… “Non AD /RP is picked up with ….. series”. But it seems there are slim chances..
I can understand ur feelings,cool I have no word other than this since I am not god(Dont know if he really exist). LOTTERY = Selection of 50 fools(who files on Apr 1st) + 50 Talent , U could be reamining 50 Percent talent to serve for ur country ot for US as SLAVE 🙂
looking at current trend I think there will lottery again next year !!
WTF
Where did you get this news? Web site?
USCIS via twitter
Hello All, I know how serious everyone about their H1 Visa’s , I know how hard it is to apply , I know how patient you must be to know whether you got picked up or not , Even though you got picked up there is a chance that you can get rejected… So, Please always keep your hopes high and try to maintain the same attitude, belief though you didn’t get selected in the lottery.This is not an easy thing , but please try to think in a positive way and get your plan B done…Now we all left with the other options to stay here(USA) and should clear our debts back in India which is not easy.
WE all came here(USA) with an attitude showing the world that we can do something better in our life and we have a purpose for every step.Please try to maintain the same attitude…I am going to keep my hopes high and will try to do my work with more focus and will always look for the other options…I hope everybody will do the same!!! All the Best
well said buddy!
Are you sure that we dont need to expect any thing after this
Dont know, Check with USCIS 🙂
Hi my visa status is H4 now i didn’t here anything about my H1b Non-AD/RP almost i give up my hopes …. can u suggest may which is best university in San Francisco CA
San Francisco State University is good. I have a friend studying there.
thanks RK
no H1 for H4 since you are already in US with your Partner, one income is enough:) Give the way to others 🙂 Money should flow everywhere not to one place , LOL
Hello all, I want to congratulate all those who got selected. For those who didn’t, don’t lose hope. This is just a hard phase and will too shall pass. I know what it feels like as I have been there. But, I managed to survive. You WILL figure something out. These is always a solution. So, don’t lose hope. Take care and all the best!
Employer just confirmed that cheque has been encashed today for my wife’s H1B case and receipt number will come soon. 99% its confirmed now. Great relief. Best of luck to all.
Congrats.
By the way it is General/Regular/Vermont
Same here :). Just now our employer called and said samething.
Best of luck to all.
Congratulations!!!
My friend just got her receipt. Ad/RP/VT lawyer in reston Virginia. Her lawyer told her one el more of wait and that’s it
Finally its over:Data Entry of all FY15 H-1B Cap Petitions Has Been Completed twitter update from USCIS..So by next friday it will be notified! For PP chances looking slim!
got my receipt today.
EAC-14-147-510XXX
Received date April 10
notice date April 29th 2014
VT
Congrats
Are you sure dont we need to wait for the communication from employer.
Me too have same question, After seeing todays message really confused. I had lot of hope and confident but Bad Luck. I have lot of reason to get this H1B, I am disappointed so much.
So looks like game over. If you haven’t received the receipt number.
but my company ( an indian MNC) has not shared anyone status till yet…i dnt know wat is there plans..stressed..
Did you ask for a copy of the petition that was mailed to USCIS? If they avoid sending you a copy, then they have not filed at all
Yes, Can we wait for 3 days or from now itself can we consider ?
I think u can still wait 3-4 days, incase lawyerrs got the receipt & yet to communicate with the applicant.. Or the snail mail in on d way which they would have sent already….
Yup.
I will post what does it mean once I get an update from attorney.
ok. I think it means 3-5 days of wait more and that’s it
yup. corect.
What is the checks haven’t cleared yet. Does that mean you would know immediately that you didn’t get picked in the lottery?
Can’t say for sure, my check cleared 1 week after getting the receipt
Here’s what that means (from Attorney Murali Bashyam)
They will start returning packages. Most receipt notices are probably out, but not all.
Can you please share the USCIS URL where I can see the above message?
goto twitter account of USCIS..
Rachuram Sukumar,
do you know the checks should be cashiered , or/and SEVIS status updated by now? THANK YOU!!!!
Honestly, I don’t have much respect for this lawyer – whoever he is.
“most” receipts are “probably” out…
Well…. “mostly” you will “probably” win a million dollars some day.
Do me a favor – tell the lawyer “mostly I’m thankful for his wisdom …but probably not” …
Also, remind him that he is talking to folks with advanced degree from USA as well.
So if there’s nothing substantial of a comment to contribute with…. then I guess.. it would be wise.. you know.. to keep mum… that’s what my parents taught me. “mostly they could probably be wrong”
-My Opinion, Free Speech, Feel Free To Delete!
First you need to learn to talk. I don’t think your advanced degree helped with your wisdom. You learned about free speech, bit not how to talk. Did you attorney send an update to you with 20 minutes of USCIS posting this update on Twitter?
Did you even know what data entry means based on USCIS twitter update?
Did you get any explanation from your employer/attorney on what is data entry within 20 minutes of this update in Twitter?
Try asking this same question to your attorney or any immigration in USA. Let me know if you get a concrete answer with certainty.
If you are boasting about advanced degree, then you should know by now how USCIS operates.
This reply was posted even before the official email/alert was mailed out or received by several folks.
Believe it or not your life in USA is 100% depended on the immigration attorney that you will be dealing with yourself or via your employer.
You will know their value when you happen to get a 11 Page RFE that wouldn’t make any sense to you. Just ask others who have ready received RFE in this discussion thread.
So, stop boasting about your advanced degree and learn some common sense.
You are an idiot throw your AD in a bin.
I believe USCIS have generated receipts till today , so we should be hopeful for another week or so.
so should all the checks be cashiered by now? Thank you!
Good question, dont know.
Hi Raghu ,
I received an email from my employer on 2nd may stating that that the USCIS receipt notice for the petition has been received. Does that mean I am selected since its received on 2nd of may? Non Ad/RP/California
You are selected in the lottery.
even i received the same mail from my employer, but in the mail they have mentioned that (this does not means that your petition has been approved, just confirmation it was received). I got that receipt no starting from EAC**** . Does it really mean selected or still i have to wait ?
The receipt notice means that you were selected out of the 172,500 applicants to have your H1B processed. Those who are not selected will have their packages returned. Now your case will go through the different review stages – initial review, decision, post decision etc or request for evidence. Once it is filed well by a competent attorney it should be approved. All the best!
Thanks a lot Lopsie 🙂
hi raghu gd mrng i am still waiting for h1 update but i want to know in a mean time i have 10 years b1/b2 visa so i can come to us and find better university and get a admission and join college? or i have to go back to home country to stamp f1 i am streesed
http://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment/special-instructions-b-1b-2-visitors-who-want-enroll-school
thanx for u r info raghu and one small doubt? when i am in us i can change my status to f1 or i have to go back to home country or any near us consulate
thanks for u info raghu and i want to know which university is better near harrisburg,pennsylvania and virgina beach,virginia and plz send me the fee structure must be reasonable too and it cover both cpt and opt
please do ur research madam, what r u trying to do here
@suhasinienaganti:disqus U can do change of status once you R in usa from B1/B2 visa to F1. Time will vary depends on the individual case. for stamping –you have to do in your passport once you go out of USA!
stamping also won’t be a prob as long as you maintaing f-1 rules!
thanx jp what are the main rules for f1
Hi Raghuram – By this statement “So looks like game over. If you haven’t received the receipt number.” Do you mean that whoever has got selected should have got their receipt numbers by now? If not, does it considered as not picked up in the lottery? I also hear from people, selected regular processing petitions will get their receipts even by May end, June or so. Please clarify.
please clarify
What he meant is that almost all should get notification about selection by now. However there would be very few cases who will be notified as late as in May end/June first week. Last year a known associate of me got notified in June first week. However if the file is returned then don’t hope for any selection.
so, Sourav.. base on what they take that long time for sending the notification? This is crazy! so stressfull for us 🙁
Angelica..
I am not sure but only logical ‘guess’ i can make is that they keep a certain number in stand by or waitlist. But then I can’t say for sure.
I do not know your situation, but please don’t stress out. I hope you get some respite from stress and you hear the good news soon. But even if you dont get selected please try not get demotivated. Very soon you will realize that it is just a visa and you can still excel in your field somewhere…including your home country.
Sourav, thank you so much for your words!! Its hard to keep calm even more when this is a dream you have had for years.. and everything depends on LUCK… thanks for the hopes..I will keep waiting…. I hope the best in life for you amigo! 😀
Last year did USCIS mention about the data entry completion like this time? Also did anyone receive receipts after this update? Any idea?
Raghu is right..My employer told the same
Receipts should come by this weekend.
I got receipt number yesterday!
Do you have any info regarding , How many petitions got selected.Did you get any approx count?
Based on the package delivered..
Applogize if my question is unrealistic..
I don’t see this update on USCIS site though
Hello Mr.Raghu,I am a H4 Dependent, Applied for H1B this year through Regular. I am basically a S/W Engineer worked in in India.
Still now I did not get any updates from my consultant. The Consultant says
50% of people whom they applied got selected through Lottery.
They told they didn’t get any updates from USCIS that the rest 50% of applications got rejected.
So my question is, As I didn’t get any updates still from USCIS does that mean I didnt get selected in Lottery? or there is still chance/time for that?As you have posted by May 2nd all the Data entry got over I am really worried. can you kindly clear my doubt?
My guess is they never even applied on ur behalf, this happens all the time! Did you get any sort of documentation regarding your case? Like a copy of the application package that was sent? If not, you’ve been taken for a ride.
Hi Bhaskar..Thanks for the Reply.
No, they didnt give me any copies for that…but they asked me for all the documents that they need,and they said they applied and still now they didn’t any update. So what do you think? Is there a chance still to get selected?..I lost my hope though!
Who is this “Consultant”? How much money did you pay? There are a lot of “Consultants” that take large amounts of money and promise an H1 but later people realize they were duped. Try asking for a copy of the package they sent. If they say they forgot to take a copy and don’t provide you any document whatsoever, you can be rest assured they never even applied for an H1 on your behalf!
Ask them to give contact details of few of the people who got through the lottery from them, if they avoid giving you such information, again you know they are lying.
Hi my case. Check is deducted and petition is picked but consultancy tells that they dint received the no yet. Should I think I’m selected or not.
Hi Raghu,
if data entry is completed, how come we can find some of the Rep# with WAC 14 163 ***** which is may 23 2014
Hello Raghu,
It’s June start and i have not yet received the receipt number. Also no update from USCIS as well. Are there still hopes?
today, i head from my employer that my case was picked in lottery under non AD/RP
congrats, who is your employer ?
we will get thisupdate in twitter acount of USCIS..
I have registered in USCIS site for alert and got this now.
USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery. U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign workers in occupations that require highly specialized knowledge in fields such as science, engineering, and computer programming.
what does this means? those who have not got the receipt till now , not selected in the lottery/?
No idea but this makes me SAD and reduced my hope.
Likely yes.
“USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery.”
@happyschools:disqus, what does this mean? so the people who have not received receipts yet are all rejected? do you know?
I think today was the last day to generate the receipts
can we expect the receipt numbers till next week?
the way i read it is : “today was the last day we generated receipts” so however long it’s going to take now to reach (5-7 days) is the last time so i guess one more week of waiting. If you dont get the receipts it’s a safe no
Where did you find this? Who told you this?
official news
I don’t see this is on USCIS website??
I signed up for updates on USCIS website and they have jsut send me this email
Wow! We’re done. Game over!
yes the agony will end soon… It’s important to move on and not fall in depression…saying this more to myself as self phrophecy
USCIS announced
USCIS @USCIS 2m
Data Entry of all FY15 H-1B Cap Petitions Has Been Completed……vai twitter
hmmm, Lost my hope at end. I dont have patience anymore.
but i guess still time for one week to reach receipts….
Yes, Thats true but not a week , Could be 3 working days (not included saturday) to receive the mail if it sent today.
Non-AD/Regular/Vermont, got my receipt today morning. Hope for the best guys! the receipt are still sent.
I just got the following update from USCIS in email: Can someone explain?
“USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery.”
AD/RP/VT waiting – I have been following this and another blog. I have noticed that there are many candidates from VT waiting for receipts. My Immigration specialist informed me that she has received receipts from CA like 2 weeks back but has not received any receipts from VT. All applications from my company are RP. So I think everybody from VT, at least, should be hopeful. I am not sure if everybody knows this already but just wanted to share.
Really! thanks for sharing.
dear god please be fair and do justice to all 🙂
Yes, I agree.
AD/RP/VT – Any hope? Or is it futile to wait any longer?
There is time for RP, we have to be patient and wait, I’m AD/RP as well
Thanks Jerry! It is amazing how absolute strangers, bound by a common hope are leaning on each other for support. None of the thousands of comments on this blog can change the final outcome for anyone. We are all waiting for closure one way or another, but until there is closure there is hope and …the agonizing wait. Staying together and sharing somehow makes the agony more bearable.
I have been following this forum from day 1 and want to thank everyone for sharing, commenting, hoping and some even despairing. I come here often when I have no other tangible news…to hope, despair and sometimes even rejoice vicariously when people say “I got it”!
Happy to help in anyway possible, stay positive and lets hope for the best 🙂
Same here man..
Guys just got happy news.
I got selected Non-ad/RP/VT
dont have the receipt right now.
My manger was moving in for some meeting will contact once i have it.
Congrats.
regular/Non AD still waiting…(
My husband need it most this time. He deserved it but I doubt we should keep false hopes now. I don’t see much responses from people getting receipts now. Lawyer said by mid May or end packages will start coming back.
Honestly speaking , the guy who needs or deserve should get H1b , whether he is inUS or India. Also AD or RP should not matter. I have seen people who needs it are still waiting, and few useless People already got abd that too very soon without any pain or any wait. I am not against them but they should wait longer than deserving guys and get that.
Its very painful to see deserving person to wait.
Truely saying, I also got my receipt last friday but one of my known person deserve more than me , still waiting but I can not do anything for him. I deserve it but litle lesser than that person
I agree with you, It is not based on the experience or knowledge its based on the LUCK that decides your Life :), Thats fact and fate. Even Life teaches the same thing whoever win it is not that they have knowledge or who loose its not that they dont have knowledge, 99 percent hard work 1 percent LUCK that makes the Life or anything successful again This is the FACT and FATE, also this is my personal openion. I am waiting for the result means to get that ONE percent LUCK to make sucessfull:) Lets se what GOD decides, Trying is our duty , Happening is by God means LUCK:) .
Actually Lottery process USCIS might have decided based on becoming neutralised OR avoiding any lobbying of one or two businesses for Immigration…. They simply want to handle immigration system purely by their own, not by lobbying… Someone’s deliberate strategy becomes someone’s luck or life — The world is not fair
It would be $10000 per petition if USCIS investigate if each person is deserving. The world is not fair.
Who are you to decide who is deserving or not? I think each and every person who has applied is equally deserving, not more not less. Your friend might have something else in store for him. Sooner or later he will get what he deserves.
Attorney just gave Big BS about how much of a big effort it is for he accounting department to check the status of the checks to see if it is encashed or not, when i asked him to check that ..
Still not received the receipt AD/RP
@happyschools:disqus do you know what happens if one person has multiple H1B apps from different employers and more than one app gets picked in the lottery?
Whoever does this is so ridiculous, give other people a chance
I agree. I just hope the duplicate app gets discarded and one of us gets picked up. so one app per person.
agree with you 100%
I agree too… i had two offers to choose from and I selected only just to play fair…. hope God is seeing this
Non-AD/RP am waiting
Non AD/Regular/VSC… Still waiting with full hope..
non ad/regular/vsc still waiting 🙁 …………………………
any updates on AD/RP or AD/PP??
It seems , receving receipt got reduced last 2 days based on the update here from others, I am also in same boat dude with hope and patience(easy to say :-). Lets see how it goes.
Yeah Patience.. That’s what i am loosing now. I don’t understand why they take so long to send receipts. Or at least declare a list who all are selected.
One of my friend got his receipt today. No further details available. He applied under AD/RP/VT
Thanks for the update . 🙂
You are welcome. Let’s give it some more time. It’s not over yet…..
Yeah.. But still its painful to wait for so much time. Some of my friends last year received it in mid may. They told me to be patient. Lets c how it turns out to be.
Any one received receipt for non AD/RP ?
Please let Me know whether there are points on which it’s calculated or degree qualification
Nothing sheer luck
Plz let us know the receipt Dates of the receipts being recvd today for AD or NON AD regular cases frm VER??
My employer confirmed me that I got picked up in the lottery. Non-Ad/RP/VT.
when did the receipt come in? Receipt date and number?
Just got the confirmation from the employer that I have been selected in lottery..Non-AD/RP/VT
Congrats.
Can you please tell the employer name?
abi, would you know when the receipt flew in? Receipt number and dated?
I dint receive the receipt number yet. Hv asked my employer..
It seems the cheque was deposited. They did not get the receipt yet.
I got a receipt for Non AD / RP Dated 24th April…..With in how many days will I get the Approval???
Hi I got a notification from my university that my opt cap gap ext is approved & updated in sevis but I have not received any notification from my employer that my h1b application is selected. What does it mean that my app is selected
?
Yup. it means that your application was selected. congrats.
Priya, are you AD? and were you PP or regular? When were you notified by your University?
Hey Priya, Sailing on the same boat here…I got to know from my immigration adviser at school that my SEVIS has been updated to Change of status pending. And she said this indicates that my h1b is pending. I haven’t got the receipt yet. I am on AD / RP/ CA.
In your case how has the CAP been approved ? It should say pending. Only after the h1b is approved the cap gap is approved.
Hi,
My employer filed petition under Premium processing.I haven’t received any receipt notification Yet.
What would be the maximum time do we need to wait in-case of premium processing?
Really tensed …
formally – May 13th.
same boat
Please reply by when they will disclose all the results any idea if one employer have got 4-5 yes for the participants from 10-15 and others have not received yet..
We are keeping the fingers crossed so that it can happen & selected or it’s happening employer wise, once the employer’s person is been selected they go for other employers
The wait is horrible. I guess it is easier to book tatkal tickets with irctc.
lol. totally agree with you
very true. i almost lost my hope.
No one from my employer got the petition number or receipt. Does this mean it is over for us? Non-AD, Regular.
Approx number of applications?
8 to 10.
this is of concern..none of 8 to 10 going unselected kinda gotta raise eyebrows..i am not entirely convinced this is a random draw…well if none of you guys were drawn that is..
they weren’t rejected either , the answer is not in.
unless they disqualified the employer. is it a job shop?
How much time does it take to get your visa to get processed under regular processing? Mine is AD/RP
8 to 10
Anyone filed under attorney Nalliah? Consultancy in NY.
Any updates on Non-AD/RP/Vermont??
Hello,
Anyone please help me.
I have applied for H1b in regular quota. My employer was saying we have time to get the receipts till may 2 nd week. Today i have got an email from them stating ” Please find the attached receipt”. The attachment is “Form I-797C with receipt number EAC-14-144-****”
any idea what is that? is it just an acknowledgement for the petion that they received or mine got selected in the lottery?
//Murali
yes, this means that your application is picked in the lottery
Thanks for the reply
congrats u r picked in lottery get ur stamping in june july!
Thanks for your reply Vikas.
You as a candidate got email?
Does any of the form submitted to USCIS even have candidate email?
Except if on your resume.
Any idea when is the lottery result date for regular processing Diploma Computers degree?
@happyschools:disqus: Hello Raghu, is it true that if we decide to go with finding a job in some NPO (plan B), then that NPO “has to be” affiliated with some university? Please let me know. I appreciate all the help this blog has provided so far. Thank you.
Hey, How does it matter if they are affiliated to a university or not, the H1B will be cap-exempt, it doesn’t matter if it is related or not related to university. The nature of your job in that NPO should be related to ur field of study.
Thank you for your reply. I just heard it from someone and wanted to know everything related to this particular option.
It’s discussed in one of the video I did with attorney Murali.
Hmmm.
Anybody got approval for Non-AD/PP/CA? My status still says Acceptance.
Anyone in the forum?,.,.,???
Non ad pp nothing received yet , anyone can tellme ig i still do have chance?…
same boat, according to the paralegal i was in touch with today.
chances are slim, but we can’t know for sure.
Today two of my friend got approved under AD/PP/VT.
directly they got approval
Really this is something diffrent
I don’t think so. How can they know if they were approved without having receipt number?
@Sweety, so you mean they did not get receipt notice and directly got approval notice.
WHAT?! no receipt via email, but direct approval? Those lucky ppl!
Ohh strange …!!
Can you please post the receipt Number series like 141 or 142 … ? so that we can have some idea what series is going from VT center.
Thanks.
FYI … Mine is NON AD/PP/VT … waiting to hear back something from USCIS.
Does my employer at this point should definitely have an update (even if is just selected or not selected in the lottery)? They didn’t give me any so far.
Tks
Yes your employer or attorney shld have update bout u or atleast others who they have filed!
Is a small company….they just filled mine….so maybe there is a chance they haven’t got any update yet, right?
yes just check with hr
Approved 🙂 …AD/PP/CA on May 1 …It went directly from Acceptance to Post Decision…All the best to those who are still waiting ….keep your hopes up and be positive…..its not over till its over….make sure u do have a plan to fall back on… I pray that everybody who deserves it gets their petitions approved. Thank you all and Thanks @happyschools:disqus for this Blog…It helped me when i needed it most.
Congrats… so did you not get receipt first..? did you get direct approval notice without getting receipt earlier..?
I did get the receipt number from my DSO at my university and not my lawyer/employer…infact i ended up sending them a notice to say that i have been selected in the lottery and now sent them the confirmation that it has been approved…my HR is useless…They did not know getting the receipt number meant that I was selected in the lottery….apparently they had received the receipt weeks before i had found out from my university and they didnt even bother to notify me even when i asked them…that could be the case for a lot of ppl here…Ur HR/lawyer may not know better…
Congrats !!! Did you get the receipt number? I also waiting under AD/PP/CA but didn’t get the receipt number
he has got receipt long back and his visa is approved!
Thanks Vikas
you are which category? AD PP REGULAR?
AD/PP. Are you also waiting?
AD/Regular I got on last Friday..
Will USCIS give us real time update if I have my employer or lawyer call and ask about the status of my petition? I just thought this because now its more than 30 days since I applied on April 1st.
I was thinking the same!
There is a toll free number.
My employer will definitely call if I request but I’m too chicken to do that.
No, you can only call if you have a receipt number and ask for status. And they typically tell the same status you would see online. What would they call and talk about? Doesn’t make sense. If you’re in Regular, then wait , that’s the best thing u can do.
OK. Thanks. I don’t have any receipt number. I filed under AD/PP.
Approved yesterday April 30th!!!! Master/PP!
Good to know! thanks & congrats!
Did you get receipt before that or directly you got approval notice…?
Got the receipt through the law firm my company uses!
Thanks! Good luck to everyone!
Any one Received receipt today?
Some guys who’ve emailed me haven’t included their contact number. I will need it so please send it my way. Please also include your status: e.g. AD/PP/CA and whether it’s your last chance or not. Hoping to communicate tonight. Thanks.
I think it’s in my signature in the email which I sent you.
Hi Pooja, Seen your posts and feel the pain. It;s one of the stupidest systems ever – what use if they can’t distinguish between an AD living in US and a jobshop fraud? I have no regret in using those words. I am AD/PP and it’s my first attempt. Not heard back anything yet.. But, just read somewhere that last year AD/PPs got it even till mid May and there can be a waitlist. Are you aware of any waitlist like that and if rejected, when would they send rejections?
My friend, every morning I wake up and ask the exact same thing as your username: Why me? Or, why us? I totally agree with what you’ve written here but when things are not in our control, we have to let go and do
whatever we can. From your post it seems like you still have another chance. That’s good and I’m happy for you. People like me, it’s their one and only chance. Imagine doing all that crap (plan B) after work. It’s not impossible but the options are not easy either. Anyway, no use discussing it. About waitlist, people say that USCIS has never officially said that they do something like that. But, if people have received positive responses from USCIS last year, or earlier, then you might wanna wait as you still have another chance. I have no clue about rejections either. Honestly, I’m no expert but just a victim of this stupid process. It stressed me out to the point of becoming delirious. I’m feeling a little relaxed today. Anyway, thank you for your response and good luck to you.
Thank you for the reply, and with today’s announcement of data entry ending, I guess the chances are very slim.. (max till May 13th.) I see hundreds of people responding “keep tension away and think about plan B” – I think you are able to say those words when you have your h1b approved..otherwise i know what kind of uncertainity you face when it’s last attempt. So, I wish you all the best in your efforts and sincerely hope worthy candidates don’t lose out (dumb guys- there is something called point based system in other countries). Just curious, your company providing you any Canada, Europe or other options?
Thanks for your wishes. And good luck to you too. I’m not gonna wait any further for the receipt. In my opinion it would be foolish to have any hope. Atleast for the PP people. My employer has no clue how H1 works. They don’t even know that we had lottery because of this insane number of applications. I believe my company has an office in Canada and even Europe. But I’m not willing to move in these countries. I’d rather go back home.
So Guys from other blogs what I have collected is :
Seems like people have started receiving receipts for the series
EAC14144, as far as I know they did generate 1000s of receipts with
series EAC14145,146,147,148 …
since 144 was 24th April if I am not wrong it took almost 4 business
days + 2 weekend days to have the receipt delivered … so on an average
it takes at least 5 business days for the snail mail.
on that basis
EAC14145 – Estimated delivery May 2nd
EAC14146 – Estimated delivery May 5th
EAC14147 – Estimated delivery May 6th
EAC14148 – Estimated delivery May 7th
So by next week Friday May9th all receipts should be delivered.
Again these are just random calculations.
Good luck everyone,
FYI I am waiting as well.
can folks whose checks haven’t been cashed yet still have hope?
I think Yes. My lawyer emailed me saying that this year is strange and they are sending some receipts out before cashing checks. there is still hope! she said till end of May.
My employer told me that they had some of the checks cashed but yet to receive the receipts. Asked me to wait till 10th for the receipts. Quite a confusing stage…. hope not cashing checks and not receiving the receipts won’t lead to hopelessness…..!
My employer received the receipts of some and none of them had been cashed, so there is hope I’ll say
I know you probably don’t have a sure answer to this, but the 45, 46, 47, and 48 series, are all for non-AD, Regular? Or does it include AD and PP people too?
is any hope left for Non-AD/PP guy also or you are talking only about RP cases here??
reply reply
Ppl are still getting receipts today few AD/ PP got
I am in the same boat as you non ad pp nothing frm my lawyer what is your feelin!
mine was 14-138
delivered April 22nd
Was yours pp?
Thanks for your estimation.
I am now getting hopes to win lottery.
14149 series is also started i have check below number
EAC1414952231
Following your method, i also noticed that series 150 available too.. and there is no 151.. This seems to be the last number available in that series is : EAC1415054736
And this number: EAC1415054735 says it recd on May 2nd. All receipts should reach max by 9th May assuming it takes 5 Working days.
My lawyer says that decision notification of accept/reject will take as long as June 30th, 2014. So just keep your hopes up guys. Anyone whose OPT started this year and applied for H1B under Advanced Cap ?
I did. and still waiting 🙁
Did any of your friends in similar situation got any receipts?
I am assuming, if you still have an OPT STEM extension and filed for H1B petition during initial OPT, they are not accepting. At least none of my friends who applied this way got theirs picked up.
But some of the other people who applied from same companies who were in STEM extension got picked up. So, USCIS does check before putting it in lottery ?
No it doesn’t matter. It basically luck.. I am on stem extension yet i havent heard till now. I am on AD/RP/VT. Last week i checked with DSO they said they havent seen any update. So i don’t think that’s the case, if it was i would have heard till now.
I agree with you. What I was implying is, people filed for H1 in their initial OPT, none didn’t get any receipts. But those who are in STEM and applied, at least few of them got their receipts.
Might be true for some cases. But it always isn’t
Yes My situation is similar and I have not been picked….
This is not true. My friends got picked in his first attempt of opt and he wasn’t even under ad cap!
is there any hope left for Non-AD/PP guy also or you means RP guys only when you say accept/reject will take as long as June 30th, 2014
I meant in general, all the notifications RP or PP will take as long as June 30th. At least that’s what my Lawyer said.
you are lucky that your lawyer is at-least saying something:) mine even not responding even after repeated mails:)
There is nothing they could do until they hear from USCIS. Just have patience. You can try in other ways like, checking with DSO or checking if your checks are cashed….
AD/RP -Still waiting…Amazing how many of us including me are doing the same thing.. checking email every minute. Bugging the lawyer and HR…
I guess These things are beyond our control. Just focus on work and hope to hear the good news….
Me too ….
me too
My HR said last year they received notifications in the month of June, as USCIS sends hard copies of notification for regular processing and email notifications for premium processing.
So until and unless you do not receive your packet back, there is a chance.
Well I guess so, Thanks though Ram
Giving some hope…
Does USCIS send receipt through Email or postal mail for RegularProcessing/Non-AD.
How much it will take to deliver if it is postal mail.
is Postal mail is snail mail?
Please anyone who is sure, reply me……
same question…
Postal mail or snail mails….it takes 3-5 days to be received…in some cases it had taken longer as well….!
@Joydeep
For RP cases: USCIS sending physical receipt through postal or snail mail to all of the attorneys/employers/concern persons, right?
@happyschools:disqus
Right.
Thanks a lot Joydeep.
So we still have chance to get it in a day or 2.
One of my friend got receipt yday for Non Ad/Reg for L2 to H1B.
Dear All, One of friend’s employer has informed him that they have received a good number of Non-AD/RP receipt and in-progress to notify people. so keep hope!
Can you tell us who is the employer?
why is this place so quiet today? No posts of receipts, come on people, keep em comin
I am still waiting on regular . Is there any hope?
Guys, Any hope for Non-AD/PP cases. Is it correct that by 13th May all PP will know the result , even if not selected.. Raghu or some other person can you please answer this query.
In my view, I think it s correct because USCIS says from 28th April they will start processing on PP and we know some of PP guys still did not hear back from USCIS, no receipt nor rejection. It may possible that USCIS would process file and take decision before 13/15th May even sending receipt number first…
Thanks KK, so which means still one case is possible that even if there is no receipt notice received until today, USCIS can process it further and notify directly with approval , even without sending the receipt notice… Does it make sense or I am writing all crap 🙂
Any Kind person who can share his/her views for my query. Thanks .
same query
@Raghu:pls reply, I am also Non-AD/PP,still waiting
Normally USCIS should send receipt for PP and then process on file. But some guys in blogs/forums said that in past some of PPs were directly processed and approved on and before 12/13th May. It may possible that those are just not selected in lottery but still by that time, some of RP guys also receiving receipts. So, in my view in general processing on PPs and sending receipts of RPs are overlapping. This year they got 172500 receipt and again USCIS may scrutinize this in detail to check why so many applications even if economy is not doing that much great as during booming time.. So, this year is critical for H1B process than previous..
I’m also nonAd/ PP .
nothing yet.
Letter to lawyer: “Dear, Given that I haven’t heard anything about my case yet, does it mean that my application was rejected (not picked)? Thank you.” Answer: “No we are still receiving receipts.”
Is it for PP or RP or both..?
I am AD/RP/VT
you need to ask your lawyer to be sure. based on all the comments i have read so far, regular processing people seem to have been getting receipts in the past few days. there have been only a few PP receipts that were received very recently.
This is the reply from lawyer
So far I asked three times to my lawyer, last time one week before, every time he said, nothing has been received from USCIS, they will notify me as soon as they get anything…. Now this time I am thinking not to bother them everytime by asking same and same question. I am assuming nothing they received. My HR also told me yesterday that for other guys of my company, nothing has been received by USCIS.
were there a substantial number of applicants from your company? approx? reg/prem?
my lawyer doesn’t provide this company but it’s on behalf of pwc so I assume there were a bunch of them. Fragomer (lawyer) does other large companies as well (i know of Amazon, i.e.)
“My HR also told me yesterday that for other guys of my company, nothing has been received by USCIS.” how many are we talking about?
I am not hearing anything abt AD/RP or PP. Its just non adv degree/RP . I have been hearing abt.
i know
@AD/RP/VT:disqus – Mine one is PP and there are I guess total 3 of us with different field (Mech/Civil and Ele) all are PP/VT and Non AD
I can understand even i am in same boat, we dont have any other option other than waiting with hope till we get receipt or return package, No one has answer other than assumption what can attorney or Raghu can asnwer? only from officiallly from USICS we can expect, wait with hope, you can claify in fourm or attorney whether still getting recepit or not any one got package return etc. wait with hope.
According to my employer we need to wait till 10th for the result on receipts…..regular processing obviously.
Ha ha I used almost exact wording in my email and they replied back yesterday “We have not received any information from USCIS, so we are unable to track your application”
@RP:disqus
@Jerry:disqus thanks for keeping hopes alive! I hope we get to hear soon. 2 Lawyers i contacted said 2nd week of May should be last, other one said may end should confirm fate of Regular ones..
Hi all,
Some of my AD friends (PP/RP) who follow this blog have requested to form a group and get connected as we haven’t heard anything yet. There are some people whose OPT/STEM extension is expiring as early as June. If you want, you can connect with me at [email protected]
and then I’m going to form a group on whatsapp. (I have a few people who’ve already contacted me). It will be good to explore options and help each other out in any way we can. Thank you.
Sent an email to you.
Okay, thanks. Will create the group tonight work. Pacific
time.
I emailed you too..
Sent an email to you
I just wish we all get lucky and get it!
hopes are already dying Non AD/RP….How unjust this is! My husband’s L1B last year…what stress we all go through!
Regular processing has time to reach us, even some PP came after the 28th, so there is hope
Just check if you checks got encashed if they didn’t its over. At least that way you know.
Instead of saying it’s over because the check is not encashed, can wait for the definite answer that is waiting for the package, no use in panicking till you know for sure.
Well at some point you just gotta be realistic….holding on to hope when no receipts are even being generated for new H-1Bs today is foolish. I still haven’t gotten mine and no update on SEVIS nothing, time to come up with a plan B
there is lots of time for Non AD / RP…it has just started….2 more weeks are there…
Is there any hope left for AD/regular processing.
I think there is, until we get a notice, which I’m sure we will in the next week or so and sometimes mid week of May or June like last year, I’m AD/RP as well
Surely there is. My Sevis has been updated but i haven’t received any receipt yet. So if my SEVIS update is real, the AD / RP receipts should be still flowing in.
Hi Vinay, I have work authorization extended till Oct 2015 due to STEM Extension, can I still ask DO if he can see it shortened to Sep 30, 2014? Is that how u find out?
Guys, what is the latest EAC series you have heard in Non AD Reg? Any idea what could have been the series generated?
EAC1414952041
thanks and congrats Scaredq, when is the receipt dated? when did you receive it?
I wish that was my receipt number I am still waiting, just saw that one on another forum and that it was generated today “149”
ahh..hang on there. Just did a quick check. It appears many in the 149 series are not for I129 (h1), rather for CRI89. Not sure what it signifies though.
I believe the frequency has dropped….. Any news on the latest series from Vermont or CA would be helpful.
EAC1413554031
Pleas see the above case. It is showing post decision activity.
Any idea this activity falls after stamping or before stamping?
I feel it is after stamping. In that case how it is at post decision.
Please clarify
Refer to this http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-case-status-steps/
H1B stamping is not related to H1B visa application and approval status.
If my OPT expires on May 31 and visa on July 31 and still waiting for H1b lottery decision, can I still in the country until July 31 to find alternatives?
New Blog Post – What does H1b Visa Case Status Mean? http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-case-status-steps/
When does premium processing check will get deducted? After lottery selection or after processing?
When they start processing your application. So it should have happened on the 28th.
I’m confused how uscis will handle this multiple petitions per same person after lottery. Will all of them get approved?
Not from same employer..with different employers
Three people in my office each a applied for two petitions per person and one even applied three petitions , all together 7 petitions all were got selected. They ruined 4 persons opportunities. How com UICIS will not consider these as duplicates ?
If it is from one single company, then USCIS will reject all of them. That’s the law.
I think its from different company its valid .I am not supporting them but its valid
Yeah, thats what. If it is from the same company then it is illegal. But if it is different companies, then they still have to pick one petition and move ahead with that. One person, cannot have two H1B approvals under his name.
whoa..7 out of 7..got helluva lucky these folks… I was wondering if USCIS back fills these (in this case 4) positions using the additional entries they keep in the wait list. I hope USCIS takes this into consideration to ensure they fill the cap.
If USCIS can do random selection for H1B applications, it should first find the duplicate petitions and should ban those people and company from applying visa!! This is just ridiculous!!
Any decisions from Vermont center ?
anyone from PP getting receipts these days now?
Hi Friends.. lucky day today… My application got selected in the lottery. mine is non AD/ Regular processing/General CAP. All the best…
renu, what’s the number? 146/147??
Does USCIS send receipt through Email or postal mail for RegularProcessing/Non-AD.
How much it will take to deliver if it is postal mail.
is Postal mail is snail mail?
Please anyone who is sure, reply me……
Raghu, I am sure you know the exact answer , please update me Bro…..
Snail Mail = Postal Mail = Letter to your Attorney(For Regular)
How many are there with Receipt starting with WAC14145******/WAC14146******/WAC14147******
This will really help me to take a breath…
today 148 also generated
did you mean generated/dispatched today??
I am asking anyone got receipt starts with :
WAC14145******/WAC14146******/WAC14147******
Yeah Same here…anyone with receipt dates of 24th, 25th or 26th,28th from CA or Vermont centre?
Hey Vikas,
Help me understand this… so 150 will be last on series? What does 148 have to do with 85k? Or 60k?
can you please explain me how does these numbers help you? I am also waiting for a receipt 🙂
I was told that it helps the notice dates, but how?
thank you!!
GUYS AS RAGHU HAS MENTIONED , PLEASE DONT BREAK YOUR HEADS AND HEARTS FOR “GETTING OR NOT GETTING RECEIPT” . USCIS SENDS OUT SELECTED RECEIPT NUMBERS AND THE RETURNED APPLICATIONS (NOT SELECTED) IN NO FIX ORDER , IT’S NOT A SEQUENTIAL PROCESSING. IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOUR FRIEND FROM SAME COMPANY GOT IT BUT YOU DIDNT GOT IT SO NO QUESTION OF “HOPE OR NO HOPE”. VARIOUS TEAMS WORK ON APPLICATIONS PROCESSING. LOGIC IS IN FACT THUMB RULE IS UNLESS YOU GET YOUR PACKAGE RETURNED YOU CAN HAVE HOPE THAT’S IT. THERE IS NO PRECISE OR FIX TIME FOR YOU TO HAVE HOPE OR LOOSE HOPE. LAST YEAR SOME PEOPLE CAME TO KNOW UNTIL JUNE ALSO. SO RAGHU IS RIGHT TILL PACKAGE IS RETURNED TO YOUR ATTORNEY/EMPLOYER DONT BEAT AROUND THE BUSH , THANKS AND CHEER UP . B READY WITH YOUR PLAN B OR C OR WHATEVER JUST IN CASE :)))
True.
Hi Raghu/All,
I am in very strange situation here.
I am Non-AD/RP/CA. My employer said like the cheque which was on my name is debited to USCIS and did said he still did not get any receipt number.
What should I take it from this.
I am in totally confused state.
oh wrong state you should be in United State LOL 🙂 cheer up
Didn’t get anything from your reply… 🙁
come on! he made a joke. we should congratulate you for being selected.
they cannot cash the check unless they are processing your petition
It shows that you are selected in the lottery and your employer will get the receipt very soon. Wait for good news.
14-145 series running today have hopes still 146 147 148 series to come today I saw even on 30th April ie 148 series receipts generated for H1..So have patience dont loose hope
so is there any hope left for Non-AD/PP ??
Have hopes I can see receipts are generated wait 1 more week!
so do you think this next week will be the last for they to generate receipts?
thank you!
Non AD / Regular processing receipt received dated 24 april….Got the email from employer yesterday……Thanks to the almighty….hope i get the visa too….Gud luck to all of you…..
What is the series145?
its 144
144s are still flowing in, there’s still hope with 145, 146, 147 and who knows may be 148. just hang on there. Was wondering if any 146s and 147s have come through?
144 i believe.
I wonder if receipts are issued alphabetical by first name from A to Z
Seen O’s and M’s a couple days ago and today and yeaterday more R’s, S’s, and T’s
Ho mine starts with N , nobody got with N ? 🙂
If this theory is true then i will not hear back until October. Mine starts with Y lol
how come have you seen O’s and M’s ? is it by the company’s name or by the beneficiary’s name? thank you
Just received mail from my employer that they have received receipt of my non AD regular application.
WHich series? receipt date please?
does uscis send recceipt numbers based on alphabetical order of surname please reply me i am in high tenion
Hi VV,
I’m also in same boat , Still waiting for Non-AD/PP/CA ?
Same boat, Non AD/PP/CA, I havent seen many people in the same position. if someone is in the same boat please comment, whereas received confirmation or not, please comment!!!!!!
Same here, waiting without any news. No updates so far on the web app of the firm which is carrying all the visa applications for my “future” employer.
I think I’m out.
In addition, from a friend who is already working in California I’ve known it seems many small firms didn’t wait so many applications, and they are now really in a bad situation as they’ve lost many hires they thought were secured to start on October.
I am also waiting for NON-AD/PP.still no update
+1
Any NON AD-RP reciepts from fragomen ? .Me and my husband are waiting still.No news yet on our reciepts
Any AD or PP, still waiting, please leave a comment if you hear anything. Any info will really help the rest of us out!
non-AD/ PP/ (how would i know the processing center ?)
didn’t hear anything either way yet.
does anyone know when PP rejections should arrive?
+1
People with multiple petitions are LOSERS.
All the LOophole-uSERS are fuc**** LOSERS!!
Sadly, they still get picked and people like us with single petitions don’t. The whole process is an even bigger let down!
i’m pretty sure that if you file multiple petitions, it gets counted as one, and it is either all rejected or all approved.
Same question, is there anyone with WAC14145…..?
Is USCIS sending reciept through email or postal mail OR both?
Regular cap, regular processing, receipt recevied today, dated 4/25 from California.
Is your Receipt number have 14145…….?
Is anybody got receipt having eac14145 or WAC1415XXXXX?
PLEASE REPLY FOLKS
WAC-14-145-52XXX
When you got this?
Receipt received today in the mail, dated 4/25 from California
still waiting…Non AD/Regular. Stressful, loosing hopes..
I guess I am the first one writing about an RFE. My wife got an RFE today. Lets see what questions they have.
CA Centre or Vermont?
I don’t know why ppl here are asking whether today is the last day for RP. USCIS started sending RP receipts only from Apr 22 if I am not wrong. Its normal for them to send at least till mid May. So please don’t lose hope until at least mid May. According to experts here, its normal to receive RP receipts till late May. I know its anxious when you see many people posting they got their receipt but we have to be patience and keep hope alive till May. Good luck and stop posting its over for RP.
Just received my receipt number from IBM. I am really very thankful to God and all my well wisher.
My receipt number is EAC141405****
Non AD/RP/VT
I am thankful to all the guys here who provided me crucial information.
Did you receive a email with the receipt number or is it updated in inszoom?
If email who sent the email, Attorney or travel ops?
Hi Friends,
Those who are unabel to track in the USCIS, no need to worry. It indicates that they are processing and you will get the status as post decision activity with approval status directly.
I have seen many cases and mine also got approved directly from not found status.
EAC1413554174
For regular processing guys, not at all worry, they will release the receipts till May 2 nd week.
Sab Ka Malik Ake
All the Best.
hey post decision activity apears before scheduling interviews or after? does it mean that case is approved for visa ?
If PP, post decision activity will happen with in 15 days of receipt and if no RFEs, they will approve the case immediately. No such interviews. Interviews are only after approved the case and for stamping.
Hey guys, can any one who applied for Premium Processing – General Cap see their status as accepted on the USCIS website. I got the reciept on the 16th from my employer but still cannot view the status on their website. Mine is at Vermont center.
Does getting that reciept mean I got selected in the lottery? I thought so but now I’m confused.
Yes it means you are selected. I couldn’t see mine until this morning as well. There is some issue with the Vermont center, but it will come up soon I’m sure
Hi. Just talked to my lawyer (well, the contact that I had) to
see if there’s any update. She said nothing yet. Since I’m on STEM extension,
she told me that she will talk to the attorney (I was like, what? Aren’t you
the attorney…but, anyway). So, she will ask the attorney to email me the
options that I should look for given the fact that they haven’t heard anything
yet. So, that’s one thing. Secondly, I asked if the check got cleared. She said she would ask
the accounting dept. next week because there were cases where she did receive
the receipt but the check wasn’t cleared. Yes, she said that! I’m pretty sure
mine did not get through but she said that let’s still have a little hope, the
reason being…(she said something like this…) She got to know that the automatic
system of USCIS is/was not working properly (may be this is true) and she did
confirm that she received snail mails for some applications that did get
through the lottery. May be this will give some (PP) people a little hope but
not sure. But people like me need to prepare for the worst. (Not being a pessimist
but people like me should act realistically now, keep your hopes up but plan
something else as well).
Thanks Pooja for your note. Since you and me are on the same boat (AD/PP/CA), I have been following your comments in last few days. I am a MBA graduate and dont have STEM extension and this is my one and only chance. Still cant accept the fact that this lottery is taking away everything I achieved so far!!
I know. Trust me, I feel your pain. There are many people
like us who will be forced to work on plan B. (This requires a lot of struggle and hard/smart work, again). Not sure what our fault is. It makes my blood boil to see people file multiple petitions for the same employee. It’s unfair. I’m
sick of it now. Totally bored! All I want to say is that me and you don’t deserve to go through all of this!
.. I’m also in the same boat. AD/PP/CA no reply..
Can anyone suggest ways to find jobs in Canada
WELL, MAYBE THE CONTACT IS A ON-HOUSE LAWYER IN YOUR COMPANY. THEY HIRE OTHER ATTORNEY TO DEAL WITH THE IMMIGRATION ISSUES
I wouldn’t be surprised if USCIS systems were down and PP folks are being sent letters. When ever something huge like this is taking place systems crash. Look at obamacare. Hahha.
My only suggestion is “patience with a dose of reality” Work on plan B to keep your brain constructively occupied.
I was quite surprised and thought this might be give
a little hope to PP applicants.
14-145 series running today have hopes still 146 147 148 series to come today I saw even on 30th April ie 148 series receipts generated for H1..So have patience dont loose hope all the best
How do you know that? Is this also applicable to PP cases? I’m AD/PP/CA. Thanks.
Go to uscis website and randomly check EAC14-147-5XXXX.Before April the xxxx will e in range 0 to 2000 But H1B season xxxx will be around 0 to 5000.Hence I am sure still receipts are getting generated.Some PP got receipts EAC14-145 series monday .By this logic I said have hopes.
I received confirmation from my employer on Monday 28th that I got selected in lottery.
yet to receive my receipt number but my consultant confirmed that check in my name was submitted by USCIS.
Best of luck everyone
would you mind sharing PP or regular , and AD/or Non-AD?
Hi,
Can anyone please help me?
Yesterday my employer (consultant) called me and said that he got email from attorney with my name in the selected list. When I asked him about receipt number he told me that he will send the details in one week. Can I consider myself as selected in the lottery.Mine is Non AD/RP. Could you please clarify my doubt?
The reason why im asking is just 30 minutes before i received the call from him I emailed my consultant asking as how long can i wait as I am on LOP and will rejoin my office if i dont get through in lottery.
If your employer said that u got selected in lottery that means they got ur receipt. I wonder why do they need 1 week to send receipt.
yea that’s my worry.he said he is waiting for some details from attorney.
Thanks Shri for your response
good luck…
I see folks are doing math and coming-up with ways to find if they are selected in the lottery or not. When the receipt was sent, receipt issued per day, time of receipt, time between receipt mailed to received by attorney, cut-off dates, etc All those doesn’t matter.
Here’s one simple logic to use.
IF { H-1B Package Returned }
then
{
Not Selected in Lottery
Good luck next time or Plan B and C
}
ELSE
{
HOPE and PATIENCE
}
Hi Raghu,
Yesterday my employer (consultant) called me and said that he got email from attorney with my name in the selected list. When I asked him about receipt number he told me that he will send the details in one week. Can I consider myself as selected in the lottery.Mine is Non AD/RP. Could you please clarify my doubt?
The reason why im asking is just 30 minutes before i received the call from him I emailed my consultant asking as how long can i wait as I am on LOP and will rejoin my office if i dont get through in lottery.
Everyone … Should I have any hope left for Non AD / Regular / CA anymore or are we done now probably?
Hi Raghu,
Yesterday my employer (consultant) called me and said that he got email from attorney with my name in the selected list. When I asked him about receipt number he told me that he will send the details in one week. Can I consider myself as selected in the lottery.Mine is Non AD/RP. Could you please clarify my doubt?
The reason why im asking is just 30 minutes before i received the call from him asking as how long can i wait as I am on LOP and will rejoin my office if i dont get through in lottery.
As per my Openion , I dont think he got the lottery info if he got then he no need to wait 1 week, Since you are in hurry to know the lottery result and join the old compnay to make you wait 1 more week he might have told.
I think the hope is reduced now for all day by day. The hope for PP – 15 %, AD/RP – 20 % and Non AD/RP 25% what you guys think abt the % left for getting the receipt. I am really disappointed for so much for waiting, also checking my mails keep on since others getting the receipt but nothing happend 🙂 its making all get so much stress abt the lottery result if we know the end date atleast we can have some happiness to wait till that date. Most of them got receipt and few of them got approval also. Just blind and Blank abt the next.
I am also in the same boat. Checking mail, this blog for new comments.. just cant do my work.. But don’t loose hope. I still believe in my luck and GOD…
Hi,
I have not got my filing number till date,any hope left for NONAD/PP.
pls reply
I am also on the same boat, waiting..
HR sent me a receipt today. AD/RP
can u tell ur receipt date
series 14-136. Notice date 16th April. Not sure why I got it so late.
series 14-144?
congrats..Vermont or cali? and receipt date?
Why a lot of guys is using the same name? How we can know that are different ones?
I should have made it only registered guests or registration via facebook 🙂
WELL, THAT MIGHT BE TOO MUCH RISK FOR PRIVACY EXPOSURE AND LESS PEOPLE WILL REGISTER AND TALK
my h1 got picked and got the receipt number. mine is non-AD/RP/VP…can i do it premium processing now and if i do so, when can i expect the result?
ur receipt series!? 14-146?
14-142
congrats!
how does the receipt series helps you?
since his receipt number si 14-142, what does it really means? thank you in advance
This would help to undetstand the notice dates of the receipts being received till date.
My employer informed me few mins back that my check got
cashiered/en-cashed but he is yet to receive my receipt number. So Is that mean I am in??
r u AD/Non Ad n PP/Regular
Non- AD /Regular
Miracle happened indeed…
Blessed..Hope I receive receipt number soon..
Magical indeed..I got the receipt number-
EAC-14-144-XXXXX
Case status is Initial Review
All the best to all 🙂
receipt dated?
Firstly, congrats to those who got selected. For AD/Non-AD Regular people there is still some hope. Miracle would happen when some AD/PP person gets notified of selection in the lottery.
yes, the receipt should be on its way by the end of the day that the check was cashired
Is it possible that there is waiting time till 15th May (15 days from 28th April) until USCIS takes the decision on PP application without sending any receipt number before taking decision..?
hi ,
my receipt number eac141335XXXX was not showing up in case status till yesterday , today in the morning it got updated to post decision ,approved . for H1B do we get a card like opt EAD or my status just gets updated ?
Just gets updated. Identical situation with me. Didn’t show up until yesterday and then got approved this morning.
congrats , cool thanks .
PP? regular?
pp/AD , Vermont .
I’m ad/pp/vermont too.
Still waiting patiently.
AD/PP/California center, application got approved today!
Approved? Or you got the receipt?
Anyone knows what is the current count for VA center?
Snail email means?
LOL from where did u get this “Snail email”….. :)) .
It is either email or snail mail,where snail mail means regular postal mails , lick and stick stamps LOL..
smail (from snail + mail)—named after the snail with its slow speed—refers to letters carried by conventional postal delivery services(USPS in our case)
Is USCIS sending reciept through email or postal mail OR both?
Through email for Premium processing and postal mail for Regular Processing
To everyone who sees their status as ‘case not found’, I just managed to access my case and it has been approved. Seems like USCIS is going straight from nothing to approvals/RFEs, so hang in there!
Hi Raghu, Please share some information on NON-AD/REGULAR cap. How many days the updates can span across? Thanks in advance.
Ragu and friends, i heard from my employer that the update on NON AD/REG can take end of May. Is that true? From the discussions here, understand it is till only Mid May. Please throw some light.
Has anyone received for Non-AD/RP, H4 to H1? Please guys respond to this…
Same state as yours. Still waiting …
I can understand…its really painful to be in this status and waiting for it. Hope we hear a good news soon….
+1
+1
my application has been picked up in the lottery. My employer informed me yesterday. it was a Non AD/RP/CA
AD – Regular processing – Is today last date to expect receipt notifications from USCIS?
@happyschools:disqus : is this true?
Yeah right… ask the person to show the official update from UCSIS.
When does the USCIS cash the check? If my SEVIS hasn’t been updated yet and check isn’t cashed either, does that mean that I am not selected in the lottery?
not, as far as I know the check will be cashiered the same day that your receipt was sent. So it could either mean that you are not selected or it could also means that are getting things ready to send you a receipt notice. just be calm and wait. I am in the same exactly situation then you .
I have been checking with my employer if the check was cashiered and with my school if my Sevis have been updated. Although I am loosing hopes, I know there is still a chance for us
This is what my lawyer told me on 4/23.
“USCIS will not cash any checks until it starts working on the applications. We are still getting receipt notices. However, if USCIS started returning the applications, and we still did not receive anything about your case, we will contact our accounting department for the check status. It is still too soon to
check. I can almost sure the filing fee checks are not clear yet.
There are about half of the applicants are not selected. We understand your anxiety.”
I tried to get in touch with her after that. But no response.
Hi,
What is the latest notice date received frm Vermont ?
KP,
Where is your analysis? How far has it gone till yesterday?
Any AD or PP people get receipts today?
Non-AD/ RP still waiting…although I know that it’s almost over, every day starts with some hope that I will get to see that email in my inbox
Please stop saying its almost over. USCIS just started RP LAST WEEK and as Raghu said, last year they received till mid June. At least we can expect till May End. So don’t lose hope and be patience. Be positive. Good luck
Hi Raghu,
My employer started notifying about H1b receipts ( non AD/regular) to many of my colligues…do H1b receipts come in bulk with the employer who has filed bulk petitions ? or they come one at a time and then employer informs employees one by one …
I dont think it’s in bulk. Some hear back really early and some have to wait anxiously. It is like that in my case
Who is your employer Chetan ?
It’s comes in Random.
LIN Nebraska Service Center 402-323-7830 any news from this center
Did anyone from PP / Non AD got selected yesterday?
I did. Around 11 am on Tuesday April 29
via email or snail mail?
Email
is there still any hope for NON AD RP H1B petitioners…
PP/NON-AD any chances left? 🙁
Hey. Wait until today…. Maybe something happened. I didnt hear back until yesterday
anybody from Wipro who have got +ve updates please?
Quick question for te folks whose H1B is processed by the indian service companies like tcs, infy, wipro, mindtree, HCL..etc with Non -AD/RP. Has anyone got the receipt ?
yes some of my colligues in above mentioned category started getting receipts from yesterday…but my qn is “do H1b receipts come in bulk with the employer who has filed bulk petitions ? or they come one at a time ??”
not sure ..but i believe this will be random..does not matter they will be sending as bulk to a company in a single shot!!
Can you please hint me the name of the company?
Many have got receipts and its almost getting over by this friday!
Some of my friends received the receipt numbers.. starting with WAC141415XXXX..
Hi, my employer just received Non-AD/RP receipt for me. Thank you God!
Thank god, we are not working for the same employer(I did a search for ‘Radjesh’ in our directory :)). Hope none of the employees of my employer are not yet notified by employer.
sarcastic !
Hi Raghu, Till what date people will be getting receipt numbers for non ad/ RP H1, Such that i could ask my employer after that date whether they received/Not-received my receipt number. I dont want to disturb them again and again due to anxiety
Last year people got till June.
Raghuram Sukumar: Any idea about AD/PP people for last year?Thanks.
My employer started notifying about H1b receipts ( non AD/regular) to many of my colligues…do H1b receipts come in bulk with the employer who has filed bulk petitions ? or they come one at a time and then employer informs employees one by one …
Hi when is the next set of lottery results announced
Hi Raghu,
I am really interested in the New Zealand option.
Please share the details when are you hosting the webinar.
Last year I was unlucky in H1B lottery, this yr, till now there is no update from my employer (regular/ Non AD).
Sure. I will let you know. Sign-up for the updates.
@Raghu: I am a Mechanical Engineer, not a software, I would like to know about NZ option but before that Do you think for a Mech engineer, NZ is good or perhaps I need to think about Canada..?
I’m also interested in NZ and Canda option
Recieved my reciept yesterday Non AD Regular
Congrats Sri! Please pray for us!!
And also please share last five numbers and the working day number in your receipt … It helps to understand how many are dispatched till now!
@vikas, any guess on approx. count that are yet to come?
hey.. I’m from India. My employer had applied h1b visa for FY 2015 (Regular processing – General Cap). i havent received my any update later on this. From this post, i understand few people got receipt numbers. is there still time to receive receipt numbers? and btw what is the employer Vermont or CA means??
Still lot of receipts yet to come 146 147 have been issued and 144 series currently running .Each with 5 k to 6k receipts so have hopes!
are you sure about the 5k/6k receipts per each series?
you can yourself check in status website!
If STEM Extension is approved and received EAD card in mid-april, can I still ask DSO to see any update regarding H1B? I am AD/PP/Vermont applicant still waiting..
im on h4. my h1 got picked in the lottery. bt i have 2 go to india for 1mnth in may. what will be the consequences if i go in this situation?
Your change of status will not happen because your I94 has changed. You cannot travel till you get your visa approved. If you happen to travel you can stay in India till your visa gets approved and do the stamping and enter USA. Or if you return to USA in the in-between time, you might have to go back after your Visa is approved, get stamped and only then you can work. This is how I understood. Somebody correct me If I am wrong.
thanks for ur reply….even i am aware of this only…if there is any other option better than this pls let me know../
Consider getting premium processing done and then go to India.
thank you….i feel that in that case if any RFE comes, again it takes longer time…
Yes, that is the risk you will have to live with.
Hi ,
Got receipt this morning .Category is N-AD and no. is
WAC14141*****
God luck folks…
Receipt dated?
Hi All,
I just got the update from my employer, that i was chosen. My category is N-AD/Regular Processing/California……Wish you all the best guys…
Thanks
Question : If I put together a Live Webinar about Working and Immigration options in New Zealand, would you be interested in attending?
Comment or Vote for this to show your interest. Thanks.
I would love to hjave
Yes I am interested.
Sure. NZ and CANADA as well would be helpful.
yes
Just received my receipt number from IBM. I am really very thankful to God and all my well wisher.
My receipt number is EAC141405****
NON AD/RP/VT
me too
Yes I would be interested but time zone is a major concern!! M frm India!! Will try to make it!!
Yeah sure when is this webinar
Sure. Thanks for advance heads up!!
Got my receipt this afternoon. Non-AD/RP/Vermont. Wish the best of luck to you all.
AD/PP/Vermont any chance?
Same boat. All we can do is wait!
Hi SS, you have got any update?
I know everyone is speculating about their chances. I am too, I am still waiting… We can see that some PP are still being received as well as some RP.. We don’t know how the USCIS works fully and the snail mail is clearly happening.. Let’s all still have hope .. We still have a chance until we get a “NO & the return package”. Until then who knows.. We all have chances. Stay Positive and Prays for everyone! ( I know it is easy to say, I am waiting too still and trying to keep my hopes up) Fingers Crossed.
Hello folks, wanted to update you all on my status
My company applied under Premium/Vermont/ Bachelors cap. Today attorney got receipt no. Thanks god and wish all of you good luck. Keep you hopes up.
Premium? You said your attorney got the receipt# today? Wow!
Yes Attorney got it today, but she said Receipt no was dated April 10th
I saw three Premium receipt in last two days. But all are non-AD. Have anyone seen receipt for AD/PP/CA in last two day? I am in the same category and still waiting.
I’m wondering the same. All non-ADs. You know, we can do nothing else but wait and watch. I’m in the same situation as you.
If they are still sending out the odd Premium Processing it must mean that Regular Processing still has chances?
Do you mind sharing when exactly they sent out the receipt notice? Date & time plz. This is giving me some hope!!
I did not get actual copy. Attorney said she got the snail mail today and gave EAC no. Date on receipt was April 10. She did not get any email during week of 10th april from USCIS.
Wow! That’s so surprising! No email receipt but snail mail for acknowledgement of selection in the lottery? My understanding was that if you get selected you are notified via email and if not then you get the return package (only): for PP cases. Congrats!
Trust me , i have been in same position last year and also got back the package around may 3rd week. This time i had given up until today 6 pm when i got notified.
I had heard the same thing from my attorney last week. She said that they received some receipts via snail mail for PP instead of email notification. Crazy.
Hmmm. We’ll see what happens!
Wow, strange, PP and they sent a snail mail, even though the received date was April 10?! I guess you can ask for a PP fee refund huh? Anyways, congrats! Your case gives me some hope. Say a prayer for the rest of us! 🙂
My application was approved today by USCIS
Hi sabiha … Congrats… Can u please the following info
Which center?
When did they receive yor application?
Regular or premium ?
Advanced degree or non advanced degree?
Please tell us. It will help many
received call from my employer that my application got picked..waiting for the receipt number. mine in Non AD/RP/Vermont.
All the best for everyone
Congratulations…. I am still waiting for my turn…
Congrats..
Any one with AD/PP/CA not got receipt or any response from USCIS/lawyer ..
+1. I believe now the only reason for this lag of notification is because they are sending the return package.
AD/PP/Vermont waiting
AD/PP/Vermont no response..
Same issue as yours…just waiting… 🙁
Same here..
Colleague of mine knew 21 AD people who applied for PP. 13 of them did 2 petitions. All 21 got picked and the sad part is 13 people got both their applications picked. 13 visas down the drain. Just imagine the magnitude of visas going for a waste being picked up twice even thrice.
Are you sure that they don’t first unique by sender ?
have you heard of anyone who had filed multiple petitions and had just 1 of them selected?
Same company – multiple petition per person is not allowed. We don’t know if Company A can have 2 entities and file 2 applications right?
There are such cases yes. I don’t know anyone though.
multiple petitions with different employers is what I meant to say..
It’s ridiculous. Such people make others’ life miserable. The
sad part is that no one cares.
Hi Sam, sweety, Guest, have you got any update yet? Mine is AD/PP/Vermont..no receipt yet
My case is in the RFE status. They sent the request yesterday. What type of mail do they use to send the requests? How long can it take for it to reach the lawyers (VT to Florida)?
AD/PP/Vermont – I am trying to track by receipt status on uscis website. Getting message “Your case can not be found at this time in My Case Status. Please check your receipt number and try again.” Any similar cases ?
A lot of people whose applications are with the Vermont center have the same issue. I do too. It seems like they are going straight from ‘case not found’ to ‘approved’ or ‘RFE’. Keep us posted if you see a change.
Just want to know many people are using the same id ‘SS’ confused 🙂
It’s okay. Mine was not trackable for a week but started working yesterday. EAC 14-135-5****
Whats u r status now.I can’t see any status to my application untill now.
same here i still cannot see it .. mine starts with EAC141345****
same here no status
Raghu,
I did my masters in US. Mine is peculiar situation. My
OPT expiring june 3rd. I got fulltimes in 2 reputed companies. both
Applied h1 but only one got selected. But I wish got other one where job
is good. Can I transfer my h1 aft this is approved? Will my cap gap
work for new company after transfer? because I will be in cap gap from
june 3rd. Also This position immediate. I dont know how long they can
wait. So Am anxiously waiting to get approval and transnfer? Please
suggest my options.
You are in good position compared to several thousands who are not selected in lottery. Right now you need to be happy that you have H1B approved. If you want to move to that job, wait for approval and consider moving after Oct 1. don’t give a chance for your current employer to withdraw the application.
Because of people like you…other people doesn’t get a fair chance.
I can only hope that God blesses you with a piece of civilized brain.
THere is very high chance that your application will be denied even when you are selected in lottery since you broke the rule of applying twice. Keep your fingers crossed that they don’t detect your smart move.
If I were you I would apply for opt extension now.
I think applying from two different employers doesnot mean he applied twice, It only matters if the same employer makes 2 applications for an applicant. So I dont think that would be a problem,if he applied through different employers.
I hope you lost both of your jobs. Because of your kind of people we don’t get fair chance.
AD/PP – I am not worried since I still have my OPT but I would like to know if the possibility of me getting H1 this year is still there. My attorney says the receipt itself will not come till the entire application has been approved (“We will not know anything until April 28th” is what he kept saying).
I asked to my HR and they say including me with couple of others, did not get any response even today on 29th April for PP cases. I am NON-AD/PP/VT. And nothing has been sent by USCIS….
@happyschools:disqus : What could we think based on above..? I know anything can happen but any possibility you may think based on your experience…..?
Got receipt notice this afternoon via mail to lawyer. Non-AD/RP/Vermont. Wish the best of luck to you all.
14-143-5xxxx? whats the series 143 or 145?
Yes. EAC14-143-5XXXX
Congratulations..
want to share my good news!!!!
got reciept non AD/RP vermont center
14-143-5xxxx? whats the series 142 or 143
Guys who were not able to track , directly approval status we can see for the below receipt. Till now, it was not found.
EAC1413554031
Gr8,Is it yours? is it PP? filed in 2015 Cap?
Did you get a notice via mail, or was it accessible only after you were approved? Are you still not able to see it or can you access it now?
Is there anybody who has applied for H4 to H1, COS and got selected in lottery? Vermont center?
What’s the grace period for OPT extension? I mean, how long can you remain unemployed during your (OPT + STEM extension)? Is it 90 or 120
days? I’d like to know this to plan for near future.
After the STEM extension it’s 2 months which is 60 days
Technically there’s no grace period. However if you change status within 60-days .. go from f1-OPT to just F1… maintain that for one year and then apply h1b again then it doesn’t negatively affect your application. And if it does, Lawyers are able to justify a 60 day grace period request as a part of RFE.
It is not a standing rule that everyone gets 60 Days grace.
Hope that helps.
Advanced Degree/ Regular Processing/Vermont. Still didn’t hear. Does this mean I didn’t get it or should I wait some more days?
Same here AD/RP/VT. Still waiting
Same. Why I have seen only one or two receipts for AD/RP/VT in forums???
Same here.. waiting for ad/rp/vermont. And i have seen a lot of non adv degree people posting here..
has Vermont given any ad /regulars at all? I really haven’t seen many
I am not sure.. But havent seen any ad/regular receipts posted by people lately
i have only seen one ad/regular from ca and one from vermont on 17th and 18th and that’s it. What does it mean?
i don’t know.. Lets keep our fingers crossed. I don’t understand how uscis receipts sending procedures.
5 ppl from my company got their receipts for AD/RP/Vermont on thursday(24/04/2014). Myself and 1 more in my company waiting still for AD/RP 🙁
What is the notice date. Where is your lawyer located?
not sure about the notice date, but the lawyer is in DC
I am not meant to be racist or criticizing any single group, but all recent news has been pointing out that indian companies like infosys hiring most of the H1b employees. How is this fair to other companies? Anyone from these major indian companies’ employee has anything to clarify? Why do they need so many visas?
I am not from any of them 4 major comps like infy wipro cts tcs takes away 30 k of the h1b visa..
Usually some companies do 1. For business when they get more project from US and work in client site 2 Rotational onsite 3 To hold the employee few years by using H1B etc also buffer to have feature project etc
this is abuse of the system
+ not all those employee’s with visa get to come to USA.
+ less than 12% of those file for green card, compared to 60% of companies who hire here in USA.
i don’t get why government dont put a plug or at least filter on that
I understand your frustration as you have invested your money. But please understand many students want to do AD for the purpose of getting H1B. Thats the fact. Now earlier AD or the normal quota were not getting filled and so everything was green…now since the people are more…people like you are getting frustrated…but venting it on some companies wont make sense. There are rules and rules are being followed. US is a land of immigrants…..anybody AD/NonAD who can prove their mettle survive and thrive…thats the fact
Ad people should be cap exempt or Indians should stop abusing the system
state your nationality before being racist. Raghuram I hope there is no place for racism in this forum. Also, please don’t think ‘all’ students doing AD super talented…except of top 15 rest all are folks who come to US to get job/settle and not to ‘actually’ study. If so were your intentions, do your AD and go back to your country to spread the knowledge….like I said….US is a country which respects talent and who has ‘it’ thrives and makes a name for himself..rest are swept away…ad/non ad
Is there any link where i can see the status entering my name? I donno whats the receipt#
I don’t think that is possible, if U have an advanced Degree from here, the below comments will be helpful for u to find out about ur status update even without the receipt number
mine is non AD/RP
Everyone Please help. And @happyschools:disqus .. Opinions Please. I know last year it went to Mid May etc.. But there any chance anymore for Non AD, Regular, CA.. or pretty much done now almost????
2 more series are yet to get receipts hence wait! till may 2nd
what do you mean “2 more series”? Could you tell us how you calculated this please?
What do you mean 2 more series?
you never know how USCIS working… So, please don’t give up hope.You applied in RP so, I guess it takes sometime..wait till Mid may atleast
I see 14-144 is the last series receipts generated ie 24 April was the date day notified today 142 series are getting notified so 2 to 3 more days ppl will get receipts (Max of them)
can you explain in detail, whats series and how you are calculating etc.
I am not able to post my investigation due to moderation!
Did the same thing you said. I don’t see 145 either but 146,147.
BUT WAC Stopped at 145!
I was always reading this forum and this is the first time when I thought to put my comments. I am so scared. We initiated for my husband this year again. As of now, we didn’t got any update. Non-AD/Regular. Chances are low I already know but I really pray some magic to happen today which didn’t worked last year.
wait till this week end
Check got en-cashed..Magic happened….
congrats!
It is now 5 days that i received my wife H4 change of status notice and my employer has not received any confirmation for my application. What does this mean if i am selected ? I am getting anxious day by day.I am non AD / non PP / CA. Is there anyone having similar case…
Still not confirmed about my case. One new update … my account has been debited for $290. Employer has not received any confirmation …
USCIS ALREADY STARTED UPDATING APPROVAL NOTICE ONLINE.JUST SAW MINE..EAC-14-132-5####.
Congrats. Can you send me a screenshot of the approval notice?
I’m browsing from my tablet so thats not possible.
as in that you got the H1b Visa?
As in that my petition has been approved
r u AD/PP? CALI or VT?
I am AD/PP/Vermont
AD/PP/CA. Just called my DSO and he said that there is no update on my record. I’m supposing there will be no update on my SEVIS as my STEM extension expires in October this year, so I won’t fall under cap gap. But, other than this, is there something else that should have been updated on my record if I got through? Thanks.
I think they also add the receipt number to the updated SEVIS.
receipt number gets updated and as far as i know even the alien number
changes , my STEM extension also expires in Dec but DSO said the Status
is pending , even though you dont fall under cap gap, as we have applied
for change of status, that will be reflected on SEVIS
My DSO said that nothing has been updated for my case. So, I’m
pretty much done here. Thanks for your reply.
Hi Pooja,
Mine is the same case. My company filed for Ad/rp/vermont. I just checked with the DSO and even my status has not been changed in the Sevis as of 25th April. I am currently in OPT Stem extension and my extension expires on 1st June 2014. I don’t know what to do.. But still I heard last year some of my friends received receipts in mid may. So i am keeping hope. That’s only left with me. I can’t afford to get another degree which doesn’t matter to me as the next year it would also be the same situation. Best of luck.
I’m not sure if you should have asked your company to file under premium processing. I’m aware that even though I filed under PP I haven’t heard back. But, the processing of premium applications will be done first (most likely). June 1st is not too far. Don’t want to scare you but why don’t you look for a job in some non-profit organization? I’d say start it asap.
It doesn’t hurt to start looking.
Yeah But i don’t know which are the non-profit organizations.. I am not prepared for this. Do you know whether it takes time to update the sevis for regular processing ppl falling under capgap?Or they update it once and all.
I’m not sure if they update it right away as yours is regular, I’ve no clue how that works. But, why do you give up? Please don’t! I agree that enrolling in another degree is not a good option (most likely I’m not gonna do that as well), but try for non-profit organizations (NPOs). Mostly all government universities/institutions are NPOs. They are cap-exempt. That means they can file any time during the year. What you need is an NPO employer who will file your H1-B before your STEM extension expires. Even some of the heath care organizations are non-profit. Please don’t give up unless you want to go back home. If you try your best, at least you won’t have the regret that you did not even try. I am also doing the same thing. Go back home after work and look for some NPOs.
Thanks for your help pooja.. I appreciate it. All the best 🙂
You’re very welcome. Just google for NPOs. Everything can be found online :).
@pooja.. ….iam not sure what domain you are working , but u could try in BCBS,part of it is non-profit and usually there are number of openings
Thank you! I will look into this.
Can we still keep hopes on Non-AD/PP/CA ? Please let us know anyone heard back from attorney for the same..plz
Did anyone from Texas got selected in Non-AD/RP today?
Applied for H1B from India : Does your employer provide you with receipt number? Do you get to talk to your attorney directly?
In my company we are not supposed to directly get in touch with attorney , how ever we have a case manager assigned and they take care of LCA and filing etc, and they update receipt number in a tool once they receive it
adding to above comment case manager works out with the Attorneys directly.
Ok. do they give the H1B approval papers once approved or only when you have a project to come to USA?
Not very sure how it goes in other projects , but in our project they do give petition but unless position gets opened in the project for which petition is filed they might hold you to go for stamping. But I think I cannot generalize it.
adding to above of course they have a project position that’s why they are able to file H1 for that project but sometimes travel may get delayed due to business or project need
No one is giving receipt number when we apply from India also not sure really H1B applied or not, if they tell simply applied we have to trust and hope what to do. In my case I dont know the attorney only contacting the company.
Sometime feel if we ask what they will think not trusting them like that,its up to the company. if I am wrong anyone correct me
well its all about trust , …in our case , the case manager informs us thru official mail that they are dispatching application thru courier along with the date. For example I was informed that he will courier(locally in US) it on 31st March so that it reaches on 1st April at USCIS
Has anyone from IBM India received notice for NonAD/RP/CA or VT
Advanced Degree Holders : Would you be interested in sharing your experience here in USA about your school, courses, living, internship and job search? If so, let me know. Thanks.
Anyone else moving their expectations now to the Green Card lottery (DV 2015) results that will be available in roughly 48 hours?
Here the probability is even smaller, and depends a lot on your country, but as I see it’s my last chance for me this year (except for a miracle).
You are more far from us dude. We are yet to start our Journey 🙂
DV is for people from underrepresented countries. Indians, Chinese, Pakistani and Bangladeshi aren’t. And hence we can’t apply for the DV lottery.
I know, but I guess I’m not the only one keeping up-to-date with this post/comments that is from a DV elegible nationality.
i’m looking forward to it too. could be my last hope..
+1 Russia here where are you from?
Hey Carlos did you get picked in green card lottery?
No, not me nor my wife 🙁 And you?
I can’t login with this Disqus thing so I had to post as guest.
Hello Everyone, i got a mail from my schools immigration adviser saying that there has been an update on my SEVIS record and it says h1b pending. Does this mean my case has been picked up in the lottery ?
Last week there was no change, but yesterday the SEVIS record was updated. I havent got any receipt yet.
Yes, congrats!
Firstly, congratulations. Aren’t you AD/PP?
Hi, i am on ADD /RP /CA
Vinay– what category are you? Im assuming AD? PP or regular? and Has your lawyer contacted you yet?
As i said, i havent got any receipt yet. This happened yesterday. I am on AD / RP / CA
I think you havent selected in lottery 🙂
Haven’t or have ?
I think it’s a “have” if he has a smiley at the end
Hi Raghu,can u help me on this?
If the employer cheats us and finally tell us that u have not selected in lottery? Can we ask them to return the document package? Is there any way , we can confirm that I am not selected in lottery ?
I think you get a rejection letter from the USCIS. Ask them for a copy of that.
I know someone who went thru the same thing,Is this an Indian MNC? do you have a direct contact with the attorney who sent ur package? Or has your company acted as a middle man between you and the attorney and not told you anything?If your company is controlling the situation and blindly telling you that u arent selected, then yes, ask proof, ask for the denial notice
Hey guys…. Miracle just happened. I am on PP and its non-AD/PP/VT and I didnt hear back anything yesterday. it was 200% sure that I was not selected. I dont know why but I was notified that I got selected….. So dont lose hope…. Thank god for being so nice. I really really hope all of u guys get selected as well.. It was completely cruel and madness to crash more than 85000 people’s lives by a single computer-generated lottery.
congrats…
Congrats
Congrats.
You are lucky. Congrats!!
Congrats
wow, that is really great. When did your lawyer get notified?
One hour ago. I heard from my HR
Congratulations with such a great relief, awesome news 🙂
Well my case is same like you (NON-AD/PP/VT) but still nothing has been sent by USCIS……
I am still waiting for my result. Its AD Regular process. Do I need to still wait.? My OPT ending date is May31st.!
I’m AD/RP like you as well and all we can do at the moment is wait 🙂
No one has answer for your questions,me too in same boat. God only knows. Lets have hope and wait till we get our package back.
This forum had helped me through the wait so here is my positive result – Picked for Non AD Regular processing. I still don’t have any details on receipt no or date at which it was issued.
Raghu plz reply to this please….. Last year non ad regular heard by only june… This year are we getting to know early?
I can’t speak for USCIS and I don’t think anyone knows the answer. sorry.
received confirmaiton from my company that I got picked up in Lottery – Non AD/ regular/Vermont.
Did he recieved mail today?
Category – Non AD Non PP means regular processing? and have they started informing the employer about the lottery result? I am too waiting for my doom to click!! So far no confirmation from my employer..and they told me i will be informed by June? is it true that this takes so much time? Mine is applied under normal processin
I dont think so we need to wait till June since most of the people got the receipts already, me too waiting but lost the hope already. I can understand others stress/feelings all here are in the same boat.
Anyone who applied to VT service center got their package back?
Thank you God for listening my prayer !!!
Approx two hours back I got an email from my employer about selection in lottery. Here are more details –
Category – Non AD Non PP
Received Date – 10th April
Notice Date – 21st April
Receipt Number – WAC-14-140-5XXXX
Employer & Attorney Location – CA
My best wishes to all of you. Hope all of you soon listen good news.
Congrats.
Congrats
Non ADV/PP/RQ losing all the hopes. is there still anybody waiting
I am too in same boat. Waiting for Non-AD/PP/RQ
+1
Hey. I just got the decision. I was non-AD/PP/VT. Dont lose hope… Best of luck
You mean receipt?
Till what date we can wait for Regular Processing applicants?
any more updates on Non-ADV H1B Processing? no updates since April 23rd?
I am seeing a lot of disappointment/anxiety among people here who did not get selected or are still waiting for updates. I completely understand what you guys must be going through( esp if you have huge education debts back home) I want to assure you all that it is not as bad as you think. Things do start to turn for the better as time goes ahead. It might be scary now but trust me it gets better !!! I was not selected in the lottery last year and for a weird reason my OPT ext was not approved. I had to come back to India on a 3 day notice (denial of OPT ext came 2 days before my grace period ended) It was scary at first but then with over a year of US work exp and a Masters degree, finding a new job was not very hard. My old company in the US contacted me and told me it is ready to file my H1b this year and by God’s grace I got selected this time. This is definitely an option one must consider if your company has development locations outside of the US. I personally know many of my friends who relocated to Canada and India after not being selected last year. I wish and sincerely hope all of you get selected and get good news sooner rather than later. But, on the off chance you do not, please dont lose hope. This is just the beginning of a new journey !!!
Amazing story. Kudos to your employer to reach out to you to file H1B this year. Not many company does this.
Featuring your comment.
Hello Any one got rejection/petition return for NON AD/PP ?
I haven’t received anything yet. Should I consider petition is not picked in lottery?
Appreciate your responses!
I heard back 30 mins ago. Non-AD/PP/VT…. Good luck to u
that is exactly what i am waiting for
Non-AD/RP receipt notice received, CA Service Centre
I heard my employer came to know 15 got selected out of 30 applied. Receipts have reached only for 6. I am yet to receive any update. Could be unlucky as usual. 🙁 If anyone knows how he could know that 15 got selected?
As of now we have got numbers arounf 53k.. another 32k more..
How can you arrive at this numbers?
we see xx-xxx-52680 in this forum itself, which speaks that more than 52k receipts has been dispatched. I might be wrong too, but a pure guess.
you’re wrong. they all start with 5. stop saying stupid things that are just going to make people feel bad.
Raghu, putting my thoughts on how lottery works.
I assume there would be filters in terms of compensation, work experience, current visas being hold, employer location.
Negation filters like commonly available skills in US etc.
I assume they use filters and apply a random selection on the filtered results.
We can think on this lines to get a rationale on how the process works.
filters are not used first. Refer to video about lottery I did with attorney Murali Bashyam.
@raghu, officially i do understand the process and information available in internet that filters are not used. But i still doubt on pure random process.
But we need to have lot of data points to arrive at this. But i strongly feel that USCIS uses some filter and on the results they arrive randomization.
do people who submit multiple times get many tickets ? or is it unique per person first?
have you heard of people who had different results for different petitions.?
I got Non ad non pp from Ca center, each 1414452680.hope all candidates who deserve it will get.I am praying for all worthy candidates.
Thank you
Congrats!!
I think your receipt notice date is 24th April? Could you plz confirm?
Has anyone received RP/non-AD receipts from Vermont centre yet?
Raghu..i would appreciate if you could comment..
Thanks
i’m on the same boat, haven’t received any updates yet… 🙁
anyone from Infosys got ur receipts
is it finished?
Received my receipt today..Non Adv/Reg Processing/CA…
From which company?
Non AD/RP/CA my attorney received receipt notice on monday. Put more info here when he send me a copy.
Got My Receipt today from Attorny.
Mine is Non AD/Regular/VT.
Wish you Good luck all…
is it EAC or WAC
its EAC
myself is also same case waiting for results from employer
why can’t I get status from USCIS website with the receipt number for Non-AD/PP?
It says “can not find…”
USCIS has completed lottery selection process of all applications. An email from my employer – Wipro Technologies
can you please ask your employer what this means? Lottery was done on April 10 and that is when the applications were selected. We are now waiting to hear from USCIS about selection/rejection.
USICS announced that on April 10 already– that they were done with the lottery. Notification for ppl selected in the lottery takes upto a month though.
I just completed scanning the receipt numbers generated by USCIS Cal Serv Center today and here are my findings…
Only 1270 receipts issued today as against a normal trend of around 4500+ daily in the past couple of weeks.
Most of them are not pertaining to I129.
Based on this i think may be all receipts for H1B are issued. I will check again tomorrow and if the same continues then i think we can conclude that even RP receipts are issued and most of those should reach attorneys by end of this week.
Just curios. How do you get this count update?
Randomly check USICIS Site with a number following the defined standard of receipt # by USCIS and see which is the last one which shows a staus as of EOD.
Ypou are right I came to same conclusion.Thats wat i said last friday was last day for receipt generation! Who will get notified by this thu – friday! 141 regular series which was generated 21 april receached on last friday soo this thu or friday is last to get regular receipts!
Does that mean that those with PP havent heard mean are rejected in the lottery?
No still there are hopes!Keep hopes till may 1st week.I think u got it congrats
Thanks for doing the math.
Receipt can include H1B Transfer, extension, cap-exempt H1B and other cases handles by the CSC.
Hi Raghu– Please let me know- does this status means the application has been approved.
AD…PP..Vermont..Case Staus:
Post Decision Activity
On April 28, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER.
Hi, Max,
What was the status before you get this?
if it reads like that. I think a congratulation is in order.
AD-Regular Processing. No updates until today. Check was not cleared. Employer did not get the packet back. What is the last date we need to keep waiting for AD-RP?
@happyschools:disqus: your thoughts on this please?
No updates from USCIS or attorney’s.
I am Non-AD/PP/VT but nothing I heard from lawyer/USCIS. Is that mean I am on waiting list….? or receipt or rejection might be on the way..!!
I sincerely advise to plan for the worst, that is rejection. Look for Plan B options. And aso it’s too late in the process so chances are slim. Check with DSO about SEVIS
Man, I feel pretty hopeless right now. I’m actually wishing i was one of those RFE’d H1B applicants. Atleast they have a decent shot at getting the visa eventually 🙁
aw, don’t lose hope yet. You will get it tomorrow. I’m happy at least I got it.
Raghu, is there a reason why you did not approve my posting on asking people to sign the petition?
In 1600+ comments, there several links to the same petition.
Oh, ok but I have been following this thread and did not see it at all. I must have missed it. Isn’t it a good idea to advertise it more so even the newcomers can see it?
Man don’t think you will change the world. That will never work and yiou know that, no one’s listening. It’s sad and all people can do is just live with it
I may not, but at least I can make an effort rather than sit and do nothing like most people,, or even like those people who take the time to criticize others than to take 5 mins of their life to do something worth more.. No wonder the world does not change. 🙂
Very true.
ya okay, change then! Pooja you also join, and please let me know when you do okies?
Hello there, I know that nothing is going to change. But, may be, someone will look at the number of petitions and think for a minute about it. May be? Also, it doesn’t take long to sign it off. If we can’t do it for us, may be it will help the people who apply in the next few years in some way. I know the reality is that nothing’s gonna change coz nobody really cares. But it doesn’t hurt to do that in any case. Great things have happened and that’s only because of collective efforts. All that matters is your “attitude” and “faith”.
I’m sorry to inform you but it was done last year too, nothing happened. I see no point in giving false hope to people. I would advise people to start looking at their backup options and if they don’t have any then tough luck. I’m not being brash but just honest about the process. I think the process is fair and everyone knew from the beginning there are only 85000 visas available. Even then you wan’t to challenge the system. The cap is there for a reason. Be grateful to the country for giving you an equal opportunity to succeed because you do sound like you would’ve not progressed at all back in India. Sorry, but i don’t like hypocrites.
1. “I think the process is fair”. I don’t agree with your opinion, and I don’t care what you think. 2. “Be grateful to the country for giving you an equal opportunity to succeed because you do sound like you would’ve not progressed at all back in India”. How well do you know me to make such a statement? Keep your opinion with yourself. I never made any comment on the way you think or what I think about you. Yes, atleast I know how to talk to people after coming here, I am not as impolite as you. I don’t offend others. 3. “Sorry, but i don’t like hypocrites.”. You better feel sorry for yourself. 4. I’m done commenting here.
Sorry for my comments if they offended you in any way.I really apologize. I was just being honest. Think for a second, you knew before coming here that one day you would have to apply for h1 and you also knew there can be a lottery that will randomly select applications. So when I said it’s fair, this is what I meant. If you have a problem (I’m asking this politely) with how the process works then it’s your own fault, since you signed up for it when you came here. Please try and understand my point. Also, this not some RANG DE BASANTI going on. This is reality and you have to live with it.
I second you Pooja! no one is giving any one hope, and no one is implying that you should not prepare for a back-up. Pooja is right in saying that even if it may not help us, it may help others in future. And that’s all.
Okay Pooja stop creating new accounts and posting stuff to build consensus. God I don’t believe what’s the need for that
redit, please stop. I am the one who initiated this thread. Pooja, please don’t pay attention to his comments.
oh my bad, didn’t know that. Sorry Pooja.
I said this before. You guys are experiencing the lottery for the first or probably second time. I have seen this for so many years. U.S. Politics wrt to legal high skilled immigration is tied with giving citizenship to 11 million undocumented immigrants in USA. Democrats don’t alone immigration bill and Hispanics groups wouldn’t allow stand alone immigration bill for (legal).
500,000 votes from legal immigrants vs 11 Million votes. Guess who wins?
Well said raghu
I’ve just received my confirmation! Non-AD / RP / CA.
WOW, so relieved. Wish you all luck, these last few days of wait were terrible.
One of my friends got RFE status change today. premium/masters.
what was the reason for RFE?
RFE is Request for Evidence. They do that to some people if their application is lacking all the necessary documentation or evidence that was needed.
I know what an RFE is. I was asking the cause behind the RFE. Specialty occupation, employee-employer relationship, wage paying ability etc.
sorry was just trying to help. I mis-understood your question.
People talking about wait list…Do you really think that they would reject too many petitions so that we still have a chance? I mean, there will still be another “lottery” for that. And I think the chances for wait list lottery are not high. Waiting for this “wait-list” makes no sense to me. It doesn’t give any hope (atleast not to me). I would still like to know if there are any other if’s and but’s to this. Thanks all!
rejection rates have been between 15-25% in the past years. That’s fairly significant. Not saying that all of us who didn’t get picked have a shot, but i do think some more PPs will hear back once the first round of approval/rejections are done. And i don’t think they’ll conduct another lottery– it’s been done already. And they have probably picked a set of apps that’ll be on this “wait-list.”Although at this point i don’t trust my luck AT ALL– started working on plan B. (I’m AD/PP/VT)
Thanks for your reply. Appreciate it.
Non-AD/ RP/ VT
Finally got my receipt today. Got an email from my lawyer confirming my selection in the lottery. It was my second time applying. I was running out of OPT, back up plan was masters here.
I’ve followed this blog for a while and you guys do a good job updating and helping each other out.
Everyone still waiting, don’t loose hope guys. I know it’s easier said than done but try and keep the faith.
My receipt number is EAC-14-143-5****. Received April 10th, receipt generated (not sure)
Jai Hanuman.
Hi. I am a bachelors, premium processing and I have not heard back anything yet. Does that mean I am not selected? Please, I feel like dying already. the people who did this lottery dont know they are killing more than 85000 people’s lives
I wouldn’t be surprised at all if my attorney told me I’m not selected. I’m so fed up of this f****d up system that I have already given up my hope (even a little that I had), today being the 28th and I still haven’t heard anything yet. (AD/PP/CA). Start working on plan B, please. It wouldn’t hurt to do that.
Hello Pooja,
How to contact you…Even I am working on Plan B..let me share my plans. And I want to any other plans you have?
Hi Sam,
Email me at [email protected] and then I will give you my email that I use frequently.
(Yeah, same here. I got back home after work and started working on plan B. That’s my second job for the day).
Same here, Non-Ad/PP/CA, I don’t know if PP its all done and we have been rejected. Somebody can tell us something please?
I just asked my university counselor regarding my SEVIS status. They say that it has been changed and reflecting cap -gap extension. However, I have not received any notification from my attorney regarding H1B receipt. Does that mean I have been selected in the lottery ?
From what Raghuram said in the webinar, you might have been selected in the lottery but it is good to wait until the official confirmation comes through
Any AD / RP / CA or VT today ?
Hello Raghu, could you please let me know when and where the Webinar (for AD, OPT Expiring/No H1B) for paid access $10.
Im Non Ad/PP/CA , haven’t seen any comment of someone in the same position, have seen lots of cases from VT got a reply. Should I still have hope?
Are there many people getting non Ad Regular from CA or no? I kep reading all are VT etc……. ?????
I have been reading the opposite, the most I have seen is from CA
I see a lot of people getting for Non AD today, does that mean AD/RP is done?
Recieved NON-AD/ RP/VT receipt. Notice date 22nd April.
Good luck everybody.
Congrats. Keep us posted on your status updates.
Thanks.. sure ….
congrats.. did you got mail from attorney or employer?
thanks…. Email from my employer.
CAN U HELP ME WITH THAT ??
WHICH NUMNERS SHOULD I WRITE??
I emailed my DSO and all she said was “email employer for more H!b details” WTH. As if i didn’t already know that!! This whole process is such a complicated, waiting game and here I was, thinking that this DSO would be of some help :S
what is DSO?
DSO: Designated School Official.
My DSO left the university. Not sure if she quit or they let her go. But the new person now hasn’t answered me yet. It’s his first day at work. I hope he will respond to me tomorrow. Either way I have no hope left. This is AD/PP/CA.
I got the same damn response.
🙁 The least USCIS can do is return the unselected packages ASAP. So we know. This wait is just so painful.
Just received the receipt from attorney Non-AD/RP/CSC.
So relieved! All the best to all here waiting..
congrats man
Thanks
I have not got receipt yet for non-AD/RP. But my employer today told that they have not yet got a single receipt. They are expecting to start getting in another one week or so. And this may take till another 3-4 weeks to get all receipts, till then please keep patience.
Thanks AK
Lets us hope for the best and pray for all H1B candidates..
Guys, I received the receipt number from my employer.. Non-AD/Non-PP/California/Regular Processing.. So happy :))))))
congrats…
Thanks 🙂
did you got mail from attorney or employer
Received it from my attorney.. as they filed it on behalf of my employer..
hmmm, how many times you got mate 🙂 if it is true congrats.
Thanks..
congratulations that was today ??
Yes, it was today..Thanks 🙂
congrtaulations
ARE YOU PP OR RO OR THERE ARE 2 AK ??
I have a US Bachelors degree.. Non Premium Processing quota… I am not familiar with what RO/AK means?
you had me there for a minute.
nothing yet non-AD/PP
any update for non AD/ regular process???? VA center
You have received already rt? or Just showing your disappoinment otherway like you got already like that, since your post shows two different dates…
No.. Me too waiting
what are you waiting ? pp or rp ? I am waiting pp and nothing yet I do not believe many people posting here
i am waiting for Non AD/ regular process
Waiting !!!
It seems most of them lost their hope today.. me too, Non AD/RP. Any one have anything to have hope other then waiting for the application return back/wait list.
just Talked to my Attorney.
Lot of People got receipts today for Non-AD/regular
Mine is Non-AD/regular/VT and still waiting.
I guess i am done and loosing hope now.
Anyone who has any idea how many people are left who haven’t received the receipts yet.
I guess the circus is over.
Did your employer say how many he received today? Any idea how much he totally applied for?
I just asked for my self and after his answer i had a sad face.
Has anyone been keeping track on the No.
Do we have any hopes??
How many are left under 65k Cap??
anyone receive today pp non ad ??
Non-AD/RP/VT still waiting on updates.. How long should we wait. Is there anyone who has got the rejected package? Raghuram can you provide us with some updates.. Thanks much..
Who else wants to join What Next Webinar (for AD, OPT Expiring/No H1B) Webinar. Paid access (less than $10). I’m putting together exhaustive options with pros and cons.
Just got receipt from my employer Non-AD/RP/VT
Receive date 10 april
notice date 24 april
Congrats…
Hi.. did you got mail from employer or attorney?
employer
ok. thank you..
I am also waiting for Non-AD/RP/VT
any receipts regular non AD with number 14-141 ?
ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 14-141 AND 14-138?
Yes just received NonAD/Reg/CSC with 14141
Anyone received the return package?
Hey everyone, did anyone get any updates from their lawyers today?
“Unfortunately we have not yet received any updates or receipt for
your case. We received today via regular mail a receipt notice (non-premium
case). CIS has been silent, I think we will need to wait for further
instructions for them. We are hoping to receive more receipts but so far
nothing yet.”
Recieved the NON-AD/ RP receipt on friday 25th. It was dated april 22nd
Are they still sending out non AD / Regular for a while do you guys think??
I received My wife’s approval today, It’s Non-AD,Regular,VeramontSC. It says notice date Apr22, but today I received email from my employer.
Congrats Jags 🙂
I guess i don’t have any hopes 🙁
Approval or Receipt no?
Sorry for confusion, it’s receipt.
Your wife got approved already? Woah, USCIS must be way ahead of schedule then?
Congrats..
My employer sent me the Receipt today, Notice Date: April 23. Non-AD/RP application.
I didn’t hear any thing till now 🙁 Non-AD/RP/VSC
Can you tell us what is your WAC Number? (just the first 5 digits)
To add fuel to the fire : USCIS approved less than allocated H1B visa applications (about 15%) in years between 2008 to 2012.
What do you mean “approved less than allocated H1B Visa applications” ? They didn’t fill the cap? I don’t understand your comment.
I guess during recession period, even H1B applications had not even reach to cap, and so that mostly belogns to Raghu’s comments.
USCIS theoretically have to approve 65,000 + 20,000 H1B visas right? But, they didn’t approve 85,000.
So did the unallocated visas get added to last year’s cap number?
They do not have to approve 85K. There is a quota of 85K, i.e. they cannot approve more than 85K. They cannot reach the quota if less than 85K is submitted as it was the case because of 2008 crisis.
why wouldn’t they fill the cap?
I wish I knew the answer or wish they gave an answer.
How much do you earn, save and spend in USA :
http://192.138.19.181/h1b-l1-visa-earn-save-money/
Hi
I received my receipt number on Saturday
Mine had been selected on April 10th
Regular quota Vermont center
Congrats.. Non AD or AD?
where did u get april 30 ?
Hi, I have the premium processing and if I dont hear by today (April 28) then that means I am not selected. some people said the premium continues until APril 30th? Can someone please clarify this for me
where did you get april 30th?
From my HR lol
USCIS has said they will start processing PP cases no later than April 28. But they have already started processing PP and Regular cases last week. So looks like they are ahead of schedule.
For people who have not heard anything yet, i could mean that you are rejected or that you are on some sort of “wait-list.” Last year PP people did hear back after the April 15 deadline. So it is possible that those people were on a “wait-list.”
My lawyer also said that this is the first time in years that they have received so many applications. So there are bound to be delays in notification and return of packages.
Hi, can you please elaborate on “wait-list”? I am not sure whether Iam following. The HR from my firm said that, and another friend’s firm. Saying that there are many applications this year.
When will hear the rejections then, assuming Iam not hearing anything today
USCIS has never made any official statements on this “wait-list”, so most of it is based on deductions/conjectures made my lawyers/law firms.
They picked 85000 applications form the 172500 they got. In the past years, rejection rates have been as high as 26%. So in order to make up for the applications lost in rejections, they probably do one of two things: 1) Pick a “buffer” number with the lottery. So, 110,000 instead of 85,000 OR 2) Put certain applications on a wait-list and pull applications from this list as and when applications picked in the first lottery get rejected (RFEs, improper filings, duplicate filings etc).
My guess it it’s number 2. Because last year, when the premium processing deadline was april 15, there were PP applications that received receipt notifications in May. Which means some of the originally selected PP applications got rejected. And new ones were selected from the “wait-list” that USCIS had.
Guys any new Calculation??
On the remaining Receipts no’s??
Mine is Non-AD/RP/VA still waiting
ask KP
Hi is there anyone from Jeanmartin or Tringapps? Regular/Regular
HELLO EVERYONE . DOES SOEMONE IN THIS BLOG HAVE RECEIVED TODAY NON AD PP RECEIPT??
MR RAGHURAM SUKUMAR ARE THERE ANY CHANCES TO RECEIVE THAT TODAY OR THIS WEEK OR WAIT IS OVER?
I think today is last day for premium processing
the last day to receive the receipt ? if this is the case ? we are out?
My Immigration department just set up a meeting with me mentioning ‘Lottery Result Discussion and Further Steps’. I am AD/PP/CA.
It is a straight reject. This is how my Monday has started.
Same here. My OPT is expiring and my employer is based only in US.
God, I am AD/PP/VT, and i haven’t heard anything either. seriously not looking forward to today :S Is it possible that they are meeting with you because they haven’t heard anything yet and want to go over some Plan B options?
She would not have mentioned ‘Lottery Result’ in her subject in that case. Human minds are so positive that it tries to decipher the interpretations as it wants. But, it is better to absorb the truth and move on.
This is my 2nd consecutive reject in the lottery and things are going to get worse if there are no Immigration reforms coming year. I think I am done with the US for-ever and rather would work in Europe and Canada. I am not disheartened, I am angry.
I’m very angry as well.
I can feel your pain, have kid and recently moved from UK, I did not want but I had to due to survival situation. but now after coming in US, no H1B. I have applied as NonAD/PP/VT, lawyer is CA based but did not get any reply. Perhaps around 9 am he may reply if he got receipt OR rejection. but you are right, after this all of visa things/process, life becomes harder if you rejected just because of not getting picked up in Lottery. It should not be like this, not because of we are unlucky in lottery but principally they should review each application and take the decision. Playing a game and deciding someone’s future is not the right way principally. And there will not be any re-form in short time, better to find plan B and moved on in Life. this thing will be as it is, no body cares..US is standing/moving on its own, we should also do that….
Frankly, PP guys are done
I’m not trying to be delusional, but several of us heard from lawyers on Friday saying that they were receiving receipts for Regular as well as PP. How did that change over a weekend when USCIS was closed?
I know it’s hard to accept. I am not with myself either
How do you know that dy , can you be more specific?
The only hope for PPs is someone’s rejection and you are on the wait list
can you explain what is someone s rejection ? thank you very much
Someone got picked up but his visa was not approved because it doesn’t meet the requirements or employer – employee relationship is questioned
and that happens after the lottery ? these days ?? so they cannot start rejecting, then
if you are not on the wait list they will return your packet straight away
sorry to bother you with another question , but if you are on the waiting list is because of the lottery?
I think so. They pick more than 85,000 cases with buffer for rejections
they pick 85000 apps. but about 15%- 25% of those get rejected every year. so they keep some on waitlist, and pull apps from the waitlist as people get rejected. So if you don’t receive a package in the next few weeks, it is possible that you were on a waitlist or something. Again, USCIS has never officially said anything about a waitlist i think. But that’s what most immigration lawyers tell you.
well, there are over 80,000 applications they’ll return/reject. So it may not be “right away.” Give or take a few weeks from April 28.
I really wish there was some online system that’d tell you if you got it or not. so we don’t have to wait.
Right away more means without chance for any consideration. They have online system for green card lottery check already. I don’t know why everything in h1b has to be so painful
Yes. I think so. one of my friends got picked but rejected last year. this might due to a stupid petition though. Her company has less than 30 employees and her position was for an marketing analysist…
Sh, please keep us posted on what happens. All the best.
Sorry to hear this. Hope something works out for you. Start a thread in this article as well. http://192.138.19.181/options-opt-expiring-no-h1b-visa/
I did not get through the lottery, but on a brighter side, I am joining the Canadian business unit of my company.
@sh – could you come back to share your move to Canada experience?
Hi Raghu,
is there any still hope left for non-AD/PP guys or not??
pls reply,
Wait till you get the rejection package 🙂 Stay positive.
if I pay pp when should I receive the rejection package or when is the last day to receive my receipt number??
today?
I received the receipt number. I applied through regular processing without higher education. My center was @ California.
From which company Jagg?
Which date receipt yours ?
Pls post ur receipt WAC -14-140 -XXXXX
Whats the number 140 or 141 or 142?
Hi vikas, Could you plz tell me what to see in that receipt number? any guess how much left over? Bcoz me too waiting for Non AD / regular..
Hey Guys this weekend or Monday anyone has received the receipts under Non-AD/RP /General Cap..Still we are waiting for response on our petition 🙁
just wait monday has just started in USA ! By night 11 or 12 ur indian time you shld get!
Hi KD,
From which company?
I heard from employer that they have received my NonAD/Regular processing confirmation today. Waiting for the Receipt.
All the Bust Guys!
Hello Raghuram,
Firstly, appreciate your ways of helping people in this forum. I have been following many threads out of curiosity just to understand what’s going on with the lottery receipts etc.
I have seen many advanced degree holders filed under premium processing and also under regular processing, received their lottery receipts as early as the week of the lottery and as late as last week. With the Premium processing starting off from 28th April (today being 27th -late), are there any chances of receiving lottery receipts after 28th April for applicants under premium processing. Can there still be any hope for applicants who filed under premium processing?
Since you proactively follow the process in helping h1b applicants, do you have any stats from last year that shows the receipts received for premium processing applicants (Advanced degree/non advance degree) as later as after April 28th? Your timely response will help many h1b aspirants.
Is there anyone still having troubles seeing their case number on the USCIS website? Mine (EAC-14-135-5XXXX) still shows up as ‘case not found’ and I’m beginning to get a little nervous given that it is already April 28. My lawyer reassures me that I have been accepted in the lottery but it would be nice to know that there are other people in the same boat.
Are there any strategies people can suggest? I cannot seem to get to a customer service representative when I call the USCIS number either. It always just goes through the recorded messages!!
Same situation in my case.Still can not see the status.
Alll ppl receipt generated from 135 to some series there is problem in tracking its common problem it will be resolved….All receipts after 140 mine is 140 are able to track! So chiill dont take tension ! Congrats
Tq.
Hi Vikas,
When shall we get the receipts for Regular process members?
The receipts have started flowing Mine i got on friday it was generated last monday ie 21 april .For regular receipts flow has started keep following with ur hr and attorney .Till may 5 to 6 u will get receipts..Receipts generated after 21st april are coming this week!
Got it, thanks Vikas. Could you update us once you have any more information? Seems like Srikanth and I both have 135 series receipt numbers and aren’t in the system yet. Great to hear that you can see yours though!
mine is 134 and i cant find mine too
Mind is Non AD/PP,Vermont..Recieved date 10th April.What about you.
I don’t know my date but mine is also Non-AD, PP and Vermont. What are the digits of your receipt number? If it is XXXXX135XXXXX then we have the same date.
XXXXX1355XXXX.Yes My case is also generated on the same Date.
same with my case no update EAC-14-132-XXXXX
Hello All,
Any one got rejection notice/package back for NON-AD/PP/VT ? I haven’t heard anything yet.
Please update. Thanks
Hi All
After contacting my employer on last Saturday he informed me that they has received 8 responses from USCIS and mine is not among them. Is that mean my application has not picked in lottery?
Please clarify, thanks.
Still receipts are coming wait till may 1st week
Oh Thanks for update!
non ad regular? or ad regular/pp
NON AD REGULAR
Today my husband received receipt number in mail for me ( H4 dependent ) … My husband is Non AD/ PP/ VT … Does it mean he is selected in lottery ?
you can figure it out based on the name mentioned in the receipt…
I want to have an idan that how many AD/PP are still waiting or haven’t been lucky to made through lottery this year. I am AD/PP,…is anyone here like me still waiting
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+1 ad/pp/CA all hopes gone.. Fully depressed
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Same here, AD/PP/CA still waiting! OPT extension expires October this year. I am hoping to hear something (positive/negative) by end of tomorrow, Monday. I’m really tired now. I’m going to work on my other options. It hurts to accept the fact but we’re gonna have to deal with it.
Pooja.. Have you found a job in non profit who is ready to file cap exempt h1-b for you ?
Hello Sam, I’d say that it’s too early for that. I just got back home an hour ago (I was out of CA this weekend- just an FYI). So, I didn’t get a chance to even apply yet. Gonna do that starting tomorrow. It’s not an easy process. I would want to find such an employer before late July/early August or something around that time (because that’s the time when schools begin their semesters). If I’m unable to find such an employer (unfortunately), I will have to enroll myself in some course. As you may already know, this process is going to be very difficult. We’ll have to work at our current workplace (atleast until we know we’re safe as far as # of OPT days w/o a job are concerned) and look around for a job at the same time, restrictions for those being: non-profit, should not have a requirement such as Green card holder, etc. or basically willing to sponsor us. Although this path is very difficult, I’m ready to do whatever it takes to be here. Atleast I should not give up and try my best. We still have tomorrow. May be we’ll hear something tomorrow. If I’m not wrong, this is your last chance as well, correct? When does your OPT extension expire? If you want to discuss this further, this is my email: [email protected]. We can connect there, if you feel the need to do so. Good luck and cheer up!
Sam: Also, I’m so bored of this whole H1-B drama now that I wouldn’t be surprised if I don’t hear anything good in the next few days (that’s not what I want though). So, we’ll see…Please keep me updated on your status. Thank you!
Thanks you all for replying. Looks like we dont hv chance any more. My opt is expering in may end. I dont knw how can i find anything in a month 🙁
@ad/pp – start a thread in this article – http://192.138.19.181/options-opt-expiring-no-h1b-visa/
EAC141355-XXXX.My case is starting with EAC.Does anyone know the difference between EAC and WAC or it was just a random Number.
EAC – Vermont processing center
WAC – California processing center
Thankq.
Hi Raghu,
I have not received filing number untill now(my is NonAD/PP).
is there any hope left till now to receive it.
pls reply,
I have not got the webinar link till now,I am subscrib to updates.
did u get areply i am in the same boat as you are
Nope still waiting
Same here. NON AD/PP/VT.
Haven’t heard anything yet. Any updates further on this?
I am waiting for my H1B Visa status . I’ve applied through regular processing on 1st April 2014 but not sure to which center my employer has filed. How long would this take? My Employer is located in New Jersey. Any Chance of me getting the Visa ? Non – AD/ RP
All your questions are answered via a webinar and this forums thread. Subscribe to H1B updates at http://192.138.19.181/get-h1b-updates to get webinar replay link.
Raghu. Appreciate your help.
Luck ll decide to give u visa… You ll get to know by may 1 week…
How you are telling by may 1 week?
How sure are u ? really worried 🙁 my employer submited my application as Non-AD/RP/VSC and still no updates :(.
Do uscis work on weekends too? Are people getting receipts on weekends?
Receipts date have started from 10th april mine is dated 21 april so 9
working days ie assuming 6 k – 7k per day 54 k -60 has been notified till april
21 date .By April 25 Almost all receipt generation shld be over..Only notification is pending which takes max 1 week.Mine generated on 21 april and got on 25 soo 5 days to notify !
Were your Vermont? And where is your lawyer located? I wonder how long it would take from Vermont to California
My Lawer/company is in New jersey filed to vermont..Date is 21 april but got receipt on 25!
So VT to NJ is 5 days. VT to CA is probably 7-9 days max. Mmm don’t know. If they are notifying in the order AD first then non AD, then i would have already know by now.
Whats the latest receipt series u have mine 14-140 does that mean 21 april was last day
I don’t think i have seen anything past 140. Is 140 April 21? But that might mean that those generated later haven’t reached ppl yet.
Atleast AD shld have reached!
Well then my gut feeling is right. I am out.
U can make this conclusion atleast after wednesday wait till wednesday!
What do you mean by Wednesday. So today is not the last day?
Dear dy,
Don’t lose hopes just yet.
Strategizing plan B is never bad. But the game is not over yet. We are all assuming that it’s not ‘yes’ till USCIS gives receipt. So let’s assume it’s not a ‘NO’ till we get the package back.
Meanwhile, Canada calling 🙂
I would rather go to Buenos. I don’t know if my employer is open to international office scenario at this stage
If you don’t mind, who’s your employer? You can use [email protected]
Thanks.
PwC
Don’t mean to sound aggressive or offensive but It’s frustrating to see that genuine American companies can’t get the human resource they need because bloody Indian consultants blocked the channel and abuse the system and the government doesn’t care
Hey Guys , My friend got receipt number on Thursday and his receipt number is :WAC-XX-XX-51343 …could you please share me ” what is the latest receipt number is going on now”
Non AD /RP / General Cap , Sorry I have mentioned earlier
Non AD /RP / General Cap , Sorry I have not mentioned earlier
That means 51345 guys have got the receipts? Only 15k candidates r remaining? Govind plz reply
I don’t know , this number # 51345 is out of total no of visa count # 85000 or only regular cap visa # 65000 I think we need some expert advice here
@happyschools:disqus Hi Raghu,
Can u resolve our issue.
The number 51345 means this is the 1345th receipt issued on that particular date.
For Ex: WAC1414553503..
WAC – Means Cal Service Center
14 – Fiscal Year 2014 (Visa is for FY 2015 but it is still FY 2014 when receipt is issued)
145 – Means 145th working day (26 Apr 2014 – Starts from Oct 1 2013)
5 – Common number for all receipts
1345 – 1345th receipt issued on that day.
Hope this helps
Thanks for clearing the stress air
Since we can track only Cal Service Center receipts in USCIS Site as of now.. Based on the receipt numbers my guess is they would have processed approx 37500 H1B receipts till now..
If Vermont is processing at the same rate then there are approx another 10K receipts to be entered and most of the folks should hear by 5-May. Hope this helps all the people out there waiting to hear some Guesstimate.
NOTE: This is assuming around 1500 receipts issued on a daily basis are pertaining to non H1B Cases.
Last Receipt #
No of Receipts
Date
H1B Cases (Assuming 1500 is no H1B receipts)
WAC1413252705
2705
11-Apr
1205
WAC1413353637
3637
12-Apr
2137
WAC1413453302
3302
14-Apr
1802
WAC1413554410
4410
15-Apr
2910
WAC1413654550
4550
16-Apr
3050
WAC1413754406
4406
17-Apr
2906
WAC1413854681
4681
18-Apr
3181
WAC1413954532
4532
19-Apr
3032
WAC1414051659
1659
21-Apr
159
WAC1414155026
5026
22-Apr
3526
WAC1414255150
5150
23-Apr
3650
WAC1414355029
5029
24-Apr
3529
WAC1414455022
5022
25-Apr
3522
WAC1414554603
4603
26-Apr
3103
Total
37712
Sorry.. The table went for a toss when i posted it but the info should help..
Do you think they maintain Ad first non ad last order in generating receipts?
i don’t think they sort based on AD or NonAD but I can say PP were entered first.. If your case is a PP and have not heard yet, i think its end of road, Only case i can think to be hopeful is if they were wait listed.
Mine is rp/ad but the last time I’ve heard from folks in rp/ad their receipts were generated 18 April. Which makes me think they do ad first?
You can create a table, take screenshot and post the screenshot. It will be easier to read.
Thanks Raghu..
37 * 2 for eac so 75 k
Oh OK. That makes it harder. We would need to know how many are generated each computer day lol.
I’ve seen on other forum receipt brining with 55. Don’t know as of which date. Meaning they are close to 60k
My Employer Filed for some 30 candidates. All are regular/Non AD. And 5 got their receipt.
when is the last day for receiving receipts for NON AD/ Regular Processing/ VT?
Really tensed.
I am also same situation my dear friend..Hoping the best news from company HR on my application in coming weeks… already my heart and brain running with 1000000000 Miles speed…hahahha
Me too applied in Non AD/RP/Vermont…. We need to wait till the first week of May at least before coming to any sort of conclusion.
Follow this blog and all the discussions here, you would get to know your answers.
Your employer is telling abt receipts one by one kya? I think they announce altogether
If you get receipt ,does it mean you are selected for H1B visa stamping. Or you are selected for lotery process?
NAD/RP/CA is there any updates?
New Blog Post : 10 Options when OPT is Expiring and H1B Is not selected in the lottery.
http://192.138.19.181/options-opt-expiring-no-h1b-visa/
Advanced Degree Folks can follow and connect with other OPT status students in same status.
My employer receives Non-AD/ regular recipt yesterday, also the other person in my company also got receipt. Sent to Vermont Center
Also, hear from friend that 4 of her colleagues received masters/regualr receipt on Friday
I can’t believe I got it, I’m so excited to be in land of oportunities to continue. I’m very sad that some of my friends didn’t get it. I hopes with full truthfulness that evry one can find good oportunity My parent will be full of pride. Yay
Congrats all..
Last 5 digits of the receipt and notice date please?
that is personal, you should not ask for it like this on blogs
This isn’t personal because i don’t ask for any other numbers and letters. Even only the 6 th and 7 th digit would suffice because the last 5 digits show case number, which isequivalent to how many receipts were generated so far. Together with the notice date this information would help other people to know if they still should hope for anything
See i dont want to create controversy but I will have to ask my manager before giving this information. I’m new to country so et me confirm first then I will put this information here
No worries. Could you just tell the range. Have they generated 50 or 80?
See I told you i can not give legal infromation here in public.. but i can tell to anyone who has not received their recipt, keep the faith and miracles happen. This is okay, losing hope is not a good thing. Stay strong!
The last receipt i saw yesterday on this or other forum indicated that they have done 51k already but i wouldn’t know as of which date. Probably as of beginning of this week. Meaning they will be done with all of them next week and the wait time is ~2 weeks max for regular
I think so too. Folks should allow at least until processing begins… before losing hope. I don’t think all 85k have been notified. No harm in planning plan B. But don’t lose hope yet.
My plan b among all other options is yet another lottery (DV). This is ridiculous. Will be able to check that out next Thursday
I think by april end 100% of PP will be notified and 80% of Regular thats what my attorney told me.I am just explaining the fact .. .
Very good point, i’ve been teling to many people same thing.
See dy, you are getting very nervous. You will get the receipt, don’t worry about anything. Whatever happens will happen for your good even if you don’t
Your words to God’s ears. Nervous is a very light word for what I feel. It’s hard to be indifferent when years of hard work ate thrown to garbage. You are invested
See but now India is progressing so much, so many jobs in al sectors and industries.Also high paying Don’t worry
I am not Indian! @!!!!!!!!!!!!:ooooooo
I believe it is past 53k now…..still 30k left to be distributed or on their way.
Which cmpy u r frm indian cmpy?
yes indian
AD/PP/CA still waiting…If anyone is willing to discuss options if we’re not selected in the lottery, here’s my email if you wish to contact: [email protected]. Thanks.
Hello Friends, I have a question: If an AD application wasn’t selected in the 20,000 lottery but was successful in 65,000 lottery, is the applicant notified along with the successful AD applications or non AD ones?
I’d appreciate any help I can get on this.
Thanks
In my opinion it’s all random. And I think not only this but for all other parameters: PP, RP, AD and non-AD (all combinations), it’s random. May be I’m wrong but you never know.
That is a great question. May be that’s why some PP folks should keep the hope.
@happyschools:disqus: What’s your opinion?
Depends if its premium or non premium. Non-Premium, you will get slow notification ( can even take upto june).
Got my Receipt Non AD regular Vermont yesterday .Thanks for all feedback!
Can you post last five digits of your receipt number so we can see how many were issued so far?
57981
So they can actually do up to 8,000 per day. That’s a lot. This might mean that they have done generating already and now only post time is wait time
Receipts date have started from 10th april mine is dated 21 april so 9 working days ie assuming 6 k per day 54 k has been notified till april 21 date by last friday all would have been notified
Whats the latest receipt series u have i saw 14-140 is latest does that means 21st april was last day?
Congrats
Hey @Raghu , I need your suggestion regarding my Visa . Please let me know how can I contact you? Thanks a lot
I try to restrict the conversation here. Anything I post here will help others as well. For provate conversation, I do coaching call, but with immigration, I’m no sure there is a lot that I can help you with than a immigration attorney. Use the contact from the send your questions.
Okay, will do that
Again, any hopes for PP/AD, specially when the processing is starting on coming Monday. I have not received any hints/ predictions from my immigration department. Can the receipts be receivd after processing or is it all done? Any expert comments?
Don’t mean to discourage but if I were you I would give up. … my hope is waining for AD/RP already
Oh yes, I completely understand. The only reason why I want to know the result, whatever it is, is because it will make the things clear. Fortunately, I have no financial obligations.
I feel you. I wonder how many ‘000s were notified already. 40-50? Who knows
I would give up too. But then… Indian will be indian.. It ain’t over till its over… last ball, six runs, win the match..
Lol..
Sorry guys.. my anxiety is showing up as denial & humor I think.
It is not about being an Indian at all.
I’m no expert. But it’s just hard to believe that I’m not selected in the lottery after all the hard work of previous years. Just wanted to say that I still have a little hope left that I’m selected. Being positive helps. But keep exploring your options…I mean plan B. @Raghu has posted a good link for the same.
I think for pp guys the only hope now is that they are wait listed and some one got rejected. But i think it’s clear by now that they weren’t picked the straight way.
I know it’s depressing. I told to myself already. Accept it you weren’t selected even though am regular. What’s now?
I’m not sure if I can breathe properly.
Hahha!
Me too in the same boat..
@Manan Vora: Same here. Last night in my dreams I was just into this h1 drama and couldnt sleep. People need to understand that this happens naturally due to the stress..esp. if this is your last chance. Bdw…what’s yours? AD/PP/CA?
Ad-pp-vermont.
I’m sitting with the attorney as I type this.
Discussing options.
Frankly I don’t see this going anywhere but I will message if I hear something good.
Fingers crossed till then.
Mr. Lawyer says stay patient still end of May first week.
May be we should have same topic published where all AD people can discuss whats next and options. As i am not seeing much information on what to do if “OPT is expiring soon and not selected in H1B lottery”. BTW I m AD/PP/CA looking for Plan B.
That sounds great!
@Raghu: Is this something you can & would like to help organize? I’m happy to help.
I have 3 articles in the blog on similar topic. They are old articles though. I will create a new topic in next 30 minutes.
Three options (1) re-enroll in some program relevant to career and keep the F1 + CPT – aka desperate attempt to keep the status quo (2) Go to home country and start career from ground zero (3) Jobs in Canada – i have no idea where to start WRT this one. Anyone else can list other options?
Get a job into some non-profit organization who’s willing to sponsor you before your STEM extension expires. There’s more to it though. But I think it’s much better than enrolling in some course. In one of my posts I also mentioned that I’d like to be connected to all AD/PP people who’s OPT is gonna expire soon and this is their last chance. In response to this, Raghu said that we could create/update your profile here and put our linkedin or other profile to connect. Putting email addresses here is not a good option. I’m ready to connect to people who are in the same boat as myself.
Hi.
This is Anaya. Joining late. Just saying that non-profits will pay peanuts. At least for me it is at cross purposes to coming to USA.
Well, in general, yes. Non-profits don’t always pay well. But this is not always true. My sister works for a non-profit organization and she earns more than what I currently do. There’s not much difference in our experience level per say. Also, do you think you won’t have to pay if you enroll for some degree? Just saying. At this point, I believe that we should choose whatever option helps us stay in the US. The important thing is to be able to stay here.
I just created Profile here. But I’m not sure if it is displaying my email or any other information. Anyway, my email is [email protected]
I’m AD-PP-Vermont applicant.
Okay, cool. I’ll email you in sometime. Thank you.
Here’s 10 options – http://192.138.19.181/options-opt-expiring-no-h1b-visa/
Are they using regular or priority to send regular receipts?
Any update about Non-AD/RP receipt CA?
any body from jeanmartin/tringapps ? loosing patience day by day
I am. you from which place in India?
What you see in the link is H1B Labor Application Details (not H1B Receipt notice).
Why receipt giving process is so much complicated in this high tech world. After lottery they should straight away publish the list of people who got selected in lottery. What are the Hurdles? Any opinion
They cannot ‘publish’ the list because it ain’t any public exam or something. H1B is also like any other visa application and privacy matters. Its like if you pay your bill at the counter, do you expect to get the receipt of your payment or have it posted on the world wide web ?
Note: Completely my opinion.
They could have implemented the system from green card lottery: on day x everybody logs into Web app enters his code and checks if he was picked
Hi All;
I got my Receipt Number from my Employer by Yesterday. Mine was Processed under Regular / Non AD / Vermont Center.
Thanks for all of your Prayers.
Awaiting for the Decision on my Pettition
You are from any company…. Did u get separte email from hr? Other friends those who were involved even they got emails?
I got the Mail from the HR of the Company. Dont know about the status of other
Me too waiting eagerly……!!!
How come it is so painful to wait?
Me too, My status says the Initial Review
I think ppl posting their problems with status here act as irritant for those who are screwed about not being notified at all
guys i dont hear much regarding people getting receipts from the vermont service center..ARE THE VSC GUYS SLEEPINGGG?????
Thanks for the update.
Got receipt for Non AD/RR/CSC through mail
WAC1413951xxx
My prayers with rest all !! I know how hard it is to wait for the results.
Non AD/RP/CSC
Congrats….!! Waiting fr Non AD/RP/Vermont results.
Congrats. .
Congrats.
According to this approx 51k receipts were issued so far. What is the notice issue date?
Did anyone get their packet back rejected? RP or PP. AD or non AD
hi guys.. does someone know if the lottery happens all at once? I mean, do the pick all the 85k at once? ’cause one of my colleague received his confirmation of selection of the lottery and I didn’t and I was wondering if that’s it or if I still have chances to get in the next few days…
I think all the lottery happens at the same time…But the way they let u know is different.They will start with premium processing(PP) , Regular processing(RP)!!! Either way you have time now to hope for it…If it is RP u can wait till may atleast, cause last yr RP was came out in June 2013…All the best
tnks!!
If u have time, start reading the comments below and the blog!! Will help u a lot in understanding, u r welcome
Yes I already did.. Both of us are Non-AD/RP and I though that they would send the notifications of selections all together and the law firm would receive from everyone (from the same company) together, so they would notify the everyone at the same time. I will wait and hope. Thank you a lot!
They won’t send the selected receipts all at once, that’s the trick which makes us stressful
oh ok, that’s what I wanted to know! Thank you very much
good luck, enjoy the weekend, even USCIS take week ends
Yes, lottery happened all at once, April 10th. In my receipt I can see April 10th, but mail was sent April 22nd. non AD/RP California
Got my receipt today, AD/RP. All the best!
Vermont?
CA, sorry I forget to mention
Got reciept from My employer General/RR/VT
All the bset folks 🙂
AD/RP/VT got my receipt number today. Receipt sent via snail mail from VT to my lawyer in Texas. Receipt sent on April 18. My friends with AD/RP/VT got their receipts on April 21. Their law firm is in DC area. So I assume this lag is due to cross country snail mails. Past few days were really tensed since all my friends got it but finally feeling better. All the best all of you, hopefully everyone gets through this year.
congrats
Please, help!!
I looked into the USCIS website on H1B status WAC-14-138-XXXXX and the output was “Request for Evidence”. Does it mean that I got selected in the lottery? I’m waiting the results of the lottery on Non-AD/RP/CA
Hi.. could you tell me how to find it? Did u searched by your name?
Oh boy. So it begins. You are selected in the lottery but RFE is pain. Good luck.
better than me tha did not receive any receipt !!!!!!!!!!!!! i am non ad premium processing and i see hundreds of people receiving theirs
Tnks. But what so you mean by that? Is there anything that I should expect? This RFE isn’t ordinary?
Vivi – Can you send me a screenshot of your RFE Status from USCIS case status website? Thanks.
good for you !!!!!!!!!!!! you will have to show that everything is ok papaerwork….i did not receive no receipt numner yet
AD/RP Vermont any body received receipt today?
non AD/RP/Vermont, I received today
Hey ,
My employer applied for H1 on April 1st under AD regular processing .BUt my project ended prior to that , now my employer doesn’t pay me salary for the month of march and says that , he usually holds the salary for the persons who doesn’t have project to apply for their H1’s . Any suggestions what to do ?
Thanks
Hello Everyone,
I see lot many people asking the same question that are they still sending receipts for AD/PP,AD/RP , Non-AD/RP & Non-AD/RP. This might be the first time for many people so want to clear out one thing that USCIS is dealing with 172500 applications. Its a huge number.and the process will continue till May end at least. They will inform everyone randomly or may be in some sequence but it will take time. Those who are already informed : Congrats!! Others please hold on and dont lose your hope!! Still have chances till May end. Keep your fingers crossed and Best Of Luck!!
It’s not 172,500 it’s 85,000
More than half will receive their cases back 🙁
when do you receive your case back if it is the case and you applied premium? do you know?
With all due respect, 85000 will receive h1b visa but USCIS has to reply back to all those who have applied. So the number actually for them is 172500.
I think by April end 80% would have got the receipt!
+1. By 90%
Next week and that’s pretty much it
any one applied through PARAM consulting from NJ?
Guys i called my attorney and also got a mail from them , they are still receiving AD/PP and AD/RP and Non-AD/RP receipts number and they expecting to get more in coming week. They sent a mail saying ” last year we received receipts till may so need to worry yet “…..
one thing i do know is they received Non-AD/RP from vermont iam not sure abt the AD/PP that they hav received
srry typo……””””””They sent a mail saying ” last year we received receipts till may so no need to worry yet “”””””…..
One strange thing in fact really crazy thing here is some people are responding as if it’s a “Life and Death” situation . Request you all to don’t OVERKILL this “getting or not getting receipt” topic, stay calm. Every one knows or knew before hand that this is a long grueling process which involves lot of hard work and lot of LUCK. Point is if by bad luck we dont get picked up in lottery it’s not going to tattoo on her forehead as incompetent. Life is a struggle always.Be positive friends even if we are missed out our knowledge , skills and above all ATTITUDE is with us apply it wisely, I know no time to have a philosophical lecture at this time BUT keep on moving. 🙂
Featured your comment.
Thanks Raghu.
Easier said than done
ANYONE CAN TELL ME IF THEY STARTED SENDING RECEIPTS NON AD PREMIUMPROCESSING ?
Yeah I got it today… Non ad premium processing. Ca
Anyone received returned packages yet?
I know may be am sounding little crazy….But my employers are telling just to wait without giving up hope..They mentioned they got receipts in June last year and just asking people like us to be patient and calm!!!!
God Please help everybody get through this!!
employers? u filed multiple H1 applications?
nope!!! Never I just filed 1 and that too in regular
I think but in fact sure that you are sounding normal only.One strange thing in fact really crazy thing here is some people are responding as if it’s a “Life and Death” situation . Request you all to don’t OVERKILL this “getting or not getting receipt” topic, stay calm. Every one knows or knew before hand that this is a long grueling process which involves lot of hard work and lot of LUCK. Point is if by bad luck we dont get picked up in lottery it’s not going to tattoo on her forehead as incompetent. Life is a struggle always.Be positive friends even if we are missed out our knowledge , skills and above all ATTITUDE is with us apply it wisely, I know no time to have a philosophical lecture at this time BUT keep on moving. 🙂
Update from Immigration Attorney : We started receiving regular, non-premium, non-advanced degree receipt notices yesterday (april 24, 2014)
kool..
HI Raghu, is there any hope for AD/RP/CA guys?
Raghu, Is it okay if they didn’t mention full name in the receipt?
@happyschools:disqus Also Raghu , I got receipt number and notification date . When I checked the USCIS it says Initial Review, What does that mean?
Can you paste a screenshot of your case in the comment ( you can upload the pic). I will explain.
Sure, Please check this
@Raghu is this one okay?
Got the screenshot and deleted the comment. Didn’t want your receipt number to the floating around in the web.
oh, Thanks a lot!!!
Hi Raghu, still when we can expect receipt for Non-AD / Regular Process?
@disqus_kk8GQG0Vya:disqus I think we can expect them till the end of this month and also probably the 1st week of may
Thank you..
so if i did not receive my premium non advanced , that means it was rejected?
Hey, I just got my receipt……Non AD/RP/Vermont…EAC-14-141-XXXXX.
Notification date April 22
Congrats….
But as I mentioned before based my on discussion with HR, she got 2 PP’s and 1 RP(mine) today..I don’t know why they are sending 3 or 4 (max 5) receipts a day
you are lucky.. Plz pray for us..
My prayers are with all of you !!!
Congrats..
congrats…
Has anyone received returned application?
Any updates for AD/RP/Vermont today?
My Lawyer emailed yesterday:
‘I can understand your concern. The receipt notices have been trickling in throughout the days and we’re expected to receive them up until 4/28. Let’s hope we get more word this week.’
I am AD/PP.
hi! would USCIS send out receipts during this weekend? Is your lawyer from CA?
My Friend got Receipt Number today
is it advanced premium processing?
no for Regular Processing Non-Advanced Degree. it starts with EAC
Thank you
Guys,
Do you think, who knows if actually there is any lottery or not…?? I guess (correct me I am wrong), USCIS using word “Random Selection”. They said Computer generated random selected list. Who knows guys whats going on behind doors… There could be initially random selection but depending on your University, Job duties, employer reputation etc they may select from un-selected pool…!! I think no body knows what exactly going on inside office…. They may use word Random Selection to reflect image of Equal opportunity and thereby No one can challenge their selection process.
Naah– I know a friend from Stanford who’s in the same boat as me (AD/PP). No word yet. If it was University/job duties/employer reputation, this kid would be waaaay ahead in line. On the other hand, there are tons of ppl from Desi consulting companies who’ve gotten H1Bs w/o any hassle (my roommate). So it must be random to a pretty good extent.
This is speculation. The fact that Indian consultants from fake bloody body shop consultancy firms get their receipts makes me believe it’s a random pick
This system is just a tragic irony and skeptical smile at stupid people like us who believe hard work pays off. Screw up American dream
touche! Sadly, have to agree with what you said.
Totally agree with you!! i hear that everytime biggies like Infosys, TCS get a major share of H1bs while other tech giants like IBM, Accenture etc dont suffer.
correction: while other tech giants like IBM, Accenture etc suffer.
Non AD/Regular/Ve – Awaiting results
Got an email from my lawyer a few minutes ago, and she said they are still receiving notices for both PP and Regular. Hang in there people!
I have a feeling there is some immigration lawyer list-serve and there was some updates sent there– because i can see multiple people got updates from their lawyers right around the same time (similar updates too).
I think it more has to do with the fact that many applicants are freaking out and at this point try to reach out their lawyers for news. At least that’s what I’ve done. And they are just reporting what’s happening. Consistency among different firms is a good sign. It confirms that’s what’s actually happening now.
Thank you ss..and can anyone know any universities that can offer cpt from second semester(not like Tri valley university). or even from first semester is good.
One of my friend got his receipt number today
Non-AD/RP
could you plz tell us from which center?
CA
Hello Guys,
Sorry the question I am asking here, perhaps not in the right time and at right place but all of you guys since here frequently visiting site, just for my curiosity, I would like to ask —
I am new in US, Indian citizen, working in MA on L1 visa, have 8+ yrs of experience. I am not like rich/extravagant person. For good, medium avg life style, and (you know as an Indian culture how we are living), how much one should save atleast in a month..? if you have say 2 kid, single earner and planning to buy avg house in US..?
Is that figure $1000 or $2000..? say in MA or equivalent State..?
Depends..Don’t think you’d get a decent answer here.
It totally depends on ur family. If ur kids are going to public school it’s very cheap . But if u go to private schools its way more costly. And also as ur on L1 , ur Spouce can work on L2( L2 has to apply for EAD, Which can be done in 1 or 2 months).And also place where u live , U cant expect much to save in Metros. But I think MA is lot better than SFO or NJ.
Thanks for your reply, I undestand your point, it is very difficult to say, but if I assume only single earner, 2 kid in good public school. Like we all tend to save and try best to save but there could be some cutt-off level/minimum savings you should do for your future average expenses. you dont go yearly out of country visit but you try to save mostly for future kid colledge education, loss of job or some emergency.
Is that minimum figure $1000 or any per month good..?
I say u can save upto 2000 $ per month based on what u said above!! for example.. lets say u earn 5000$ per month and for kids, groceries , rent its almost 3000$ and you can wave between 1500 to 2000(If u r really want to save)..
How is this relevant to the current discussion? There are many threads which talks about these.
Here’s 5 part article on Saving Money in USA – http://192.138.19.181/saving-money-in-america/
Guys, I got my case number on Monday but it’s still not trackable – EAC-14-135-**** Non-AD/PP. I have seen other guys saying that they also have problems with tracking their numbers. Is there any update on that? is anyone still in the same boat?
I have the same issue. EAC-14-135-5XXXX and it won’t come up in the system.
Hey @pooja I hope it will give u some hope… I just spoke to my HR and she said she is still getting AD/PP receipts. She just got 2 today …..Good luck to all
@chandanadinesh:disqus: Thanks! It does give some hope. I’m trying not to worry but I’m helpless.
@chandanadinesh:disqus do you know form which center? cali or vermont?
Its vermont
I Just spoke to my HR, regarding the applications…She said they will receive just the application numbers via Email and on the same day they will receive the physical copy .With the scanned physical copy they will forward the Email to the Selected applicants.
is it AD/RP or non-AD/RP ?
Its both, She even mentioned they are getting more of PP’s than RP’s.
I think this will bring some hope. They also getting AD/PP. They got 2 just today
Good to hear that.
yes, I know how it feels
This message is the best thing i’ve read today!
@Pooraj. Can’t find my comment but yes Fragomen just sent me this in my inquiry.
Fragomen: “Thank you for your email. Please note that we are still receiving H-1B filings receipts for both premium and regular processing. We are notifying applicant’s as soon as they come in. We understand how frustrating this waiting period is and hope to get good results soon. We will continue to update as we receive them.
Your patience is appreciated. “
I guess there’s *some* hope left?
Is it from your attorney?
I hope you received this today…
Yes. Just now
Is there still any hope for AD/PP/CA? (Assuming CA bc my lawyer is in CA)
If anyone who has received any email for AD/PP/CA please let us know.
Gaah, I’m so scared to look at my email. With ppl getting packages back, for the first time in three weeks, i DON’T want an email from my lawyer.
Same here :(. Really.
Is there still chance for Non AD / Regular process?
Same question. Can we still get receipts?
I think yes, especially for regular processing. Ppl got receipts till may/june last year. So don’t lose hope.
What about NON-AD/PP/VT case..? Can i still hope or Today is the dooms day..!!
I haven’t heard any PP receipts from VT in the last 3 days or so (i’ve been tracking multiple forums). Not sure, but from the looks of it, PP might be done 🙁 I’m in the same boat, so I feel your frustration.
On my asking to lawyer, they said USCIS will issue either a receipt (if selected) or a package (if rejected). Unless we get any of this, nothing we can say perfactly.
Also right now I am on L1B visa, lawyer said extension of L1B is very very tough…. so what are the option with me..?
Am counting on this very badly…. This is my last chance!! Non AD/ RP / Vermont
Me too the same.. Otherwise i have to go back..
I don’t have a chance to work , will be in H4
Good you are having that option.. For me, leaving the country is only option. Full tension…
Thanks. That helps for sure! Hoping still
Any Idea when first Receipt received for Non AD/RP , My assumption 2 days back, from Vermont and CA per day 2 to 3 K then totally 18K(Including today) ,I hope we have 2 days left to get the remaining, what you guys think?
How many receipts are you calculating here in total for non AD/RP? It cannot be only 30k it could be around 45k max.
What about this kind of cases… I read this in other forum!
Hello friends, I have a question. My employer filed five different h1b petitions for me through all his companies. Only 2 of them were selected in the lottery. Is it possible to assign one of those selected to a friend ? Please answer
WTH! Seriously? 5 petitions! If the USCIS realizes that it’s one employer and 2 petitions for same employee, then it’s going to get rejected off the bat. If they don’t, then the employee has to pic one of the two and proceed with a single application.
This is so unfair. People like this make it so much harder for us with 1 application :X
I just don’t understand how people can do this to others. Our life in the US is at stake at the moment. For them it is just a joke.
That is absolutely unfair whoever does that. Give other people a chance!
The answer to this is to increase the filing fees or allow just one petition per person.
My brother got receipt number today….Non-AD/ RP……all the best luck guys …will pray for you all…
congrats.. from which center?
@disqus_kk8GQG0Vya:disqus…..its EAC14XXXXX……iam not sure which center
ok. thank you.. plz pray for us..
@ SP congrats to your brother… Im in the same boat, Non-AD/RP from vermont… If you dont mind whats the number after the 4? I mean is it EAC141, 142, 143 etc
Thanks
Hi SS.. Could you please explain what in that EAC 141,142? what we can find in that? Sorry if i am asking something wrong..
@RV and @disqus_kk8GQG0Vya:disqus i dont have the exact receipt number of my brother, but i got the receipt yest for my H1b and mine is EAC14138535XX…… where EAC means its vermont….14 is the year…138 is Day(Day indicates the number of the computer work day starting from October 1st) and finally 535XX is the case number
I hope no one replies to this but has anyone’s attorney or employer received application package returned to them?
Who does it get returned to? Lawyer’s or Employer’s address? Do you know?
Lawyer obviously. And i did see one post down from someone who mentioned that he got his packet back
@VIC:disqus: You sure right, that the lawyer should get it and not the employer?
Whoever mailed it gets it back -lawyer or employer.
The lawyer has filed the petition on behalf of the company, So its logical that they get it
I am guessing they are not returning any packages yet. There may be some selected petitions that don’t get approved. I think they will wait till all 85000 positions approved and then return the packages..
well according to Christy’s post (scroll down), Vermont is returning applications. She received it yesterday, which means it was probably sent Monday/Tuesday this week. And what’s more crazy is that her app was RP! So the USCIS is probably ahead of schedule this year?
What is vermont and california centerx
I m non ad regular…. My us branch office is ca does that mean my attorney has filed in ca center…..
yep most likely
Hey Guys,
Some help needed guys. I checked with my school and my DSO replied in an email saying -”Your SEVIS record reflects an approved extension”. What does this mean?
I am AD/PP/VCS. And haven’t heard anything from my attorney yet.Also my OPT expires by mid June.
Yes. You have been selected in the lottery, I checked with my DSO as well and but it did not show a date change as my OPT extension expires in November but they did provide me a receipt number which says my application is accepted on the USCIS website. Ask your DSO if they can provide you the receipt number.
What exactly should I ask my DSO? My OPT extension expires in October.
Ask if there’ve been any updates to your SEVIS record.
Although, not all DSO’s oblige. Mine hasn’t gotten back to me yet. Which either means no update or that they didn’t bother.
I got to know now that the DSO does not work there anymore. They have a new person appointed and he is going to start working from Monday. I am going to email him but I have no option now but wait. Sucks!
Hmm…That does suck…But don’t worry…there could be many reasons why u haven’t heard back from your employer/lawyer about your receipt..there could be a communication gap between them too.
I’ve been in touch with my lawyer. She said she hasn’t received anything in my case yet. But this was Wednesday. I’m assuming, given my anxiety and stress, she would respond to me right away if/when she hears anything.
My lawyer said she’d notify me when she starts receiving rejections/packages for other clients as well. Just to keep me in the loop on what’s going on with our apps. I am guess you’re lawyer would do something similar too. They know we are super stressed.
Also, from the looks of it, VA has started sending apps back. Nothing on CA yet. So you don’t need to worry just yet 🙂
any update on 24th ..?
all those who receipts are those filed on April 1 ?
Before two years the employer cheated me nd he didn’t applied for h1b nd last year didn’t picked up in loterry this year waiting hope god ll give me best dis year
Non-AD/RP/CA – attorney says they got a receipt notice in the post yesterday. They are going to send me a scan today. I presume it’s good news at this stage?
This is what I did to release my frustration…bubble wrap. Lol.
What is this that you did
Stop cribbing USA is not the end of world!
why don’t you go back then if it’s not end of the world. we’ll have one less H1b applicant.
I am not licking others boot nor living like 3rd grade citizen like u!
I will remove this picture.
I don’t know what to be appalled at more, your stupidity or disgusting attitude.
Anyway, I don’t wish to argue with you.
I’m sorry that you had to read that because of my post.
don’t be. It’s ok. I just hope this person realizes that none of us here are “licking boots” or living like “3rd grade citizens”.
The “Social Security” and “Medicare” taxes we will pay on H1 will ENSURE that 1st Grade citizens like our FrIEND here don’t live like 3rd grade citizens.
What a reply! Bdw, what I don’t understand is how this person concluded that we live like 3rd grade citizens or lick others boots? Something to think about!
@disqus_80Ho19M264:disqus, personally I wouldn’t bother about what made the person say those things.
At the moment, we all have bigger things to worry about than try and belittle people.
@disqus_AsUnQUyiLu:disqus: Is this your last chance as well? AD/PP/CA?
@disqus_80Ho19M264:disqus: I have another shot at next year thankfully.
Mine is AD/RP/Not sure about center but I suppose it’ll be Vermont since I am on the east coast.
@disqus_AsUnQUyiLu:disqus: Good for you.
@disqus_80Ho19M264:disqus: Thanks. I hope we all get it. And in the event we don’t, the immigration reform is passed. (I know it’s a long shot but in moments like this you gotta believe in miracles.)
We are not cribbing….. We just don’t want our 3-4 years of hardwork go down the drain…..
Stop cribbing ya USA is not the end of world!
Any receipt notification/update from SRC centre?
anyone Non Premium receipts received from SRC centre
Why they denied you?
AD/RP/Vermont Got back the denied application
Sad to hear. All the best.
Sorry to hear that. Hope you have another chance next year. I’m assuming they sent you the return package…
Aah 🙁 Sorry to hear that. I guess it’s some closure. I can’t believe they’ve started returning apps for AD, RP already. That was quick!
Also, Christy, if you don’t mind me asking– where is your lawyer based? If they got the package already, then USCIS probably started sending them back early this week?
Any one from ‘Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP’ attorney firm got an update on their h1 filing?
Non AD/PP/CA
I got mine today 4-24-2014. Good luck everyone!
serious? i am on the same boat!! still a glimpse of hope?
Stupid comment from rajamesh
Will upload at 12 pm eastern time
Can you please provide any info about this? Any link that you may want to share?
@disqus_80Ho19M264:disqus don’t entertain this guy, troll of the highest order. I wish you the best
Yes, Sir! You’re correct.
Just let us know from where you got this information please?
wat a lying bastrd u r… stop lying shit
what a douche!
for that to happen it needs to be approved by congress and you would’ve heard it all over the news. The lottery is a law that unless it’s reformed it won’t change…
Maan you are such a low-life. Thousands of people’s futures are on the line and you somehow want to pull silly pranks? Sad and pathetic. You must not have anything better to do.
Not uploaded yet !,
How did you find out about this?
Check uscis site
I don’t see any news about this!
Is this spam?
Probably! I hope NOT.
can you please share us the link..
They just announced 50,000 more H1visas breaking news
What???
Stop Trolling Rajahmesh !!!
@Rajahmesh you should be ashamed of yourself…. Do you even understand what you’re doing?
@happyschools:disqus please kick this guy out if possible!!
Sigh! People can act this way? Just wow!
Is this some kind of a joke ???
Nasty joke. prooves that retards like this do exisit in this world
Are Regular / Non Advanced still being sent out for some time?? Any information please.
I got my receipt number today.Mine was filed under AD/PP/CA. I guess, they are still sending out emails randomly.
Really? Can you please let us know when the lawyer received it?
Hey Pooja.. The attorney didn’t fwd any email from the uscis but just the receipt #.So I don’t have any information apart from that 🙁 ..Wishing you the very best.. Hope you get it too.
@Vinay:disqus: Thank you.
Congrats.. when did ur attorney received it? Any Info on that??
Thanks you gave us hope
Sj i have the same situation , does that means that we were selected? Or we are going to drawing ?
Hi, my HR said that it was selected in lottery.. I think it would be best to wait for 3 weeks ( uscis will take 15 cal days to come to a decision) and see how it goes..
Then if this is the case ,we were selected in the lottery right? No more stress ingues !!
Sj can u reply my other post?
I have a question. If your check has not been cashed does this also been that your receipt has not been issued and is not been processed?
Hi raghu i have a question , if a person files H1b from multiple employers say company A & company B and have received reciepts from both employers. Say if he/she chooses employer A what will happen to the employer B H1b ? I wonder why ple are selfish and not giving others an oppurtunity…,
Do you think Non Advanced / Regular / CA will be notified over the next few days still? Please.
AD/PP, Vermont. Last week, My employer told me that Premium processing check has deducted. Till now, i did not hear any update. Is there any possibility that could happen? I am frustrated.
hi buddy…last yr one of friend got directly approved without any receipt. But i dont knw was that luck or the process. But ur comment give hope thanks
Abdul, the thing is, my employer is telling me only PP check got deducted but not the main check. Thanks.
Non Ad/Regular Processing/CA – I just got a receipt number from my attorney! 🙂
Congrats! is it through email / post ?
Not sure…I just got an e-mail from my attorney. not sure how he got my receipt number :/
Thta means you werevselected for h 1 or you will partvipate in the lottery drawing?
I have applied for premium processing under advanced degree this year but did not receive receipt number…..Does that means I am not selected? My employer also does not have any information when we will get the response.
Same here, and it is driving me nuts now. Very worried :(.
Worst weeks going on…Not sure when will wait over and what will happen but loosing hope day by day
AD/PP, Vermont. Last week, My employer told me that Premium processing check has deducted. Till now, i did not hear any update. Is there any possibility that could happen? I am frustrated. is there anyone with this case?
Wow, atleast you know the check is deducted. I think my situation is the worst of all. Lol.
My situation is like you pooja. No information yet.
Wait for me is finally over. Just got the confirmation from my lawyer AD/RP/ Vermont service center. Received Date April 10 (lottery date I guess), Notice Date: April 18. The most stressful 2 weeks of my life just gone by. Thanks Raghuram for the blog. My prayers are with everyone who are still waiting to hear. Do-not worry (easy to say), hang in there.
Vic what exactly did you receive from yr lawyer ? A receipt number ? Does that mean u already selected ?
I got an email from him with a copy of the receipt that was sent to the lawyer. My lawyer received it yesterday evening. He sent out the mail today morning. The receipt has the tracking number to check the status of the processing. Since i opted for the regular processing it would take me a couple of months.
But that does it mean you were selected in the lottery ? So that is good news ?
Yes
Yes. receipt = your selected. receipt number is used to track the processing of my petition.
Just Saying.
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Raghuram i received an e mail from my attorney informing me that he got a receipt number starting with Wag that this mean that i was selected in the lottery or thta i will participate in the draw ? I am not clear ?
u r selected in lottery.congrats
Vk that means i can work in the us ¡!!?..no more stress ?..
No lottery is just the first step, there’s still the final result(approval/denial)
Its WAC
Got receipt today…
NonAd/regular/vermont
Received date: 10 april
Notice date: 21april
Wish u all the best!!!
Congrats..
Congrats.. did u got mail or email?
I got email with pdf attached from employer
Thank you. once again congrats…
what is the received date? When it was received by them initially or what
Congrats…I have also applied at Vermont same category!!
3rd time got lucky. Regular Quota / Regular Processing.
Employer just called me.
Good Luck to everyone!
congrats.. from which center?
3rd time? what u mean?
Has someone received Non-Ad/PP/CA?
my employer did receive a receipt number ANYONE can tell me is this means that I was selected for h1 or if that means that they only received my employer s application??
It means you got selected in lottery. Congrats.
is that 100% sure this AD california
s.
congrats..
is that 100% sure for u raj ? can I take my girlfriend out for dinner?
Raj are you 1000% that by having my recipt number i was already picked? Can i take my girlfriend out for dinner and wine ?
Is that still tomorrow?
How long we can expect non – AD / RP receipt?
till this month end!
so, we have only 1 week left? I think I heard the last year’s RP came out in June… Can’t we hope till may atleast?
U can hope by 90% of application shld come by april end
is their any way for non-AD people?
Like wat way
to know ur receipt numbers if u got lottery ? not from the employer or attorny
wait till ur attorney gets u detail or call UR hr or attorney..
All AD people…U can contact your International office at your university to find out if there is a receipt number with your sevis record. I just got mine WAC14XXXXXXXX..when i check the number in the USCIS webiste..it says “Acceptance” :)…Hope it helps relieve some tension for some of you…I am still in 2 minds until i get the news from my attorney/employer.
were you PP or regular?
PP
Hmmn, I guess it’s worth a shot then.
For some reason my stupid international student office won’t check until I give them the receipt number. I mean why would I ask them to check if I had that darn number.
It’s a rotten system.
That Sucks…I don’t know why would they hide it from you..
@Raghu
Could you please let me know when you plan to have a session/webinar for those looking for options/concerns as they are not selected in the lottery or haven’t heard anything yet? It makes sense to be prepared for the worst. Please let me know.
Dont worry u will get it! Prayers with u!
@Raghu, that would be a lot of help
@happyschools:disqus yes that would be very helpful. especially a lawyer’s opinion will help.
Hi….i Just got my Receipt Number from Attorney AD/RP
Mine is AD/RP/VT. Got the receipt number today and my attorney said the notice date was Apr 17. Good luck everyone!
I got receipt today. AD/RP/Vermont
Kalpana… when did the check get encashed? can you enquire? If so, I can check mine if it needs to be encashed before or during the recipt is received. Thanks!! URGENT 🙁
I heard from my Employer that my application got selected.
Non Advanced/ Regular /
Congrats. Looks like Regular Processing under General Cap receipts have been received in last 2 days.
Receipt via email or snail mail?
It has started from yesterday.My attorney told they have filed 200 regular non advanced they have got only 6 receipts yesterday and awaiting more receipts
Hi KP, Did you apply for California or Vermont?
I applied for Vermont.
Is there still hope for Non Advanced / Regular / CA?
It has started from yesterday.My attorney told they have filed 200 regular non advanced they have got only 6 receipts yesterday and awaiting more
Thanks so much for this! I can still hope for the best then.
Any Advanced degree / Regular Processing / California Service Center today ?
Same.. do we still have hope.?
Sorry, joining the discussion late…..but very helpful from what i have seen so far. The lawyer sent a note saying, she got a receipt number starting with WAC-14-***. does that mean the application cleared the Lottery ?
Yes, what the Lawyer got is the Receipt number which will be given once u get selected in the Lottery
Yes. Congrats. Could you please specify on which date did you lawyer get the receipt?
So this was AD/RP. Didnt say when they received it, but if i go check on the USCIS site, it says they processed it on 10th. So If i were to guess, it will be sometime early this week.
Yes.
I also received a n email from my lawyer with a receipt number starting with WAC does this means I was selected to the lottery or that I will go to the draw?
Was there anybody(or any case reported) who received package back with the deny?
I guess not, because the only reason to receive a denial now would be to have your application selected in the lottery, then USCIS started processing it but they found it was ineligible by whatever reason and they decided to return it.
But next week we’ll start seeing the full stream of non-selected applications return.
Anyone received receipt for Regular processing -Normal CAP from California service center????
People are reporting Non AD/ RP receipts received today.
Non ad / rp/ vsc
Is it possible to change from RP to PP after the lottery?
Yes.
Thanks,Still waiting for the lottery with sleepless night,I think no one got Non AD/RP receipt. All the best for you all.
Any one got receipt for Non AD / RP? Or when we can expect?
still waiting!
Hey Raj, am in the same place too!! When I called my Employer today , they said that they are still getting PP receipts and 1 RP . So, I guess it will take time .I know waiting game is horrible
Hi All,
Is there anyone file as ADV PP VSC still waiting like me? Almost lose hope…
Same here. Spoke to my lawyer and she said it’s as good as done. I have started applying for cap-exempt jobs/looking at F-1 options. It doesn’t hurt to work on plan b. It sucks, but it’s better if we’re prepared.
Same here, except that it’s CSC for me. I don’t understand one thing. Does premium processing only mean that the processing will start earlier than the regular ones? Does it not mean that all PP cases should be notified earlier than regular ones?
I agree..PP means they will be processed faster (within 15 days) but it does not mean that they have to have all the receipts out by the 28th. They can only have a limited number of receipts out on a single day as the receipt specifies the date the application is received and needs to be processed within 15 calender days from that day. So I think that they will take a lot longer to get all the notices out even for PP.
I was told that my package was delivered on the 1st of April. Anyway, we can’t do anything.
Hey Pooja, so it is possible that some PP cases will be notified after they’ve processed a few applications. For example, if they start processing apps on monday and X number get rejected in the 15 day period. Maybe they’ll then pick additional cases from the unselected pool of PPs (where mine and your applications are). That would explain why some PP cases were notified in May last year. Just a thought. I guess you have to find the silver lining during times like these.
Yeah. I’ve heard that some cases received notifications in the first week of May last year. But I’m not sure the reason for their rejection as chances of getting rejected are low. Time flies and plan B should work before it’s too late. What was yours bdw? AD/PP/CA?
Mine was AD/PP/Vermont. My last chance too :S So really have my back up against the wall. My lawyer has already told me that I should start looking at other options by next week. And lawyers usually don’t say that unless they are pretty sure, right?
I still have couple of friends from AD/PP/CA and couple of friends from AD/PP/VT, they are waiting eagerly too. And, moreover there are many people who sent applications from multiple employers. So, they might send them back to respective attorneys for duplicate filings. I am just hoping all who are waiting eagerly should get through this lottery. And, It’s bad that a lottery/gambling stuff is deciding our fates in US.
The thing is, for plan B: 1.You should first get a job in some non-profit organization. 2. This employer should agree to sponsor you. 3. You have to have a job until OPT expires if you cannot be out of job (I mean, # of days you can be w/o a job while on OPT). 4. If you are lucky to get a job in some non-profit organization, the next job you find should be a non-profit one too, unless they agree to file your application on April1 next year (something like this, that’s what I’ve heard). All of this is such a hassle! It’s very tough to deal with this phase.
Pooja: You would fall under H1 Cap Exempt, when non profit organization recruits you, and you would be eligible to apply for H1 at any point of the year, that’s the best thing about these employers. But, it seems like tough getting into these companies. We were looking for few and I see that they require US citizenship. But, if you could convince them enough to get you a job and then you would be sponsored for H1 immediately. This is my opinion.
Yes, I agree that cap exempt employers can file for H1 at any time of the year, but I have to make sure they do so, in my case, before my OPT extension expires. That’s the big deal there.
Yeah, I am looking into non-profits and Universities too. I have some time on my OPT so hopefully something will work out. I had a question though– If i find a job after my OPT expires, and my employer files H1B after this expiration, I don’t get cap-gap right? Can I start working immediately on filing or wait till approval?
I wish there was a way to make the process weighted. So people with OPT expiring in the next few months get higher preference over people who still have STEM extension. Oh well, all this is wishful thinking.
It sucks to see other people in the same boat as me. Didn’t think that after grad school and working, it’ll all come down to a random selection process. sad.
In my opinion, it wouldn’t work if your employer files your H1 after your OPT expiration date. If they apply before, then probably you can stay. I’m not sure. That would be cap gap right? Yeah, I know it sucks. Big time!
I would disagree. Lawyers are very conservative and lose hope before they should. Just my opinion.
Also, in the past year’s rejection rates have been as high as 26%. Not sure if they pull in new cases for rejected apps, or they start with a buffer from the very beginning (so 100,000 instead of 85,000). But yes, rejection rate has been increasing in the recent past. Although I hope it all works out for everyone who was lucky enough to get picked.
I am in the same boat as you Pooja. AD/PP/CA. Don’t know whether should I give up hope or still wait.
@SS:disqus: you said, if any PP rejected, they will select another PPs from unselected PPs. I think this may not be true, because for selection/approval there is no weightage of PP or RP applicants. I guess what they might be doing is selecting from waiting list sequencially to filled up the rejected PPs and if in sequence RP or PP is there they would select him. Again they should start or give priority first to AD cases to do above process I think. So, I guess all AD/Non AD PP they would start processing after lottery day. and before 28th they could try fixing selected PP cases for both AD/Non AD. if they totaled AD to 20,000 by purely PP, they are don with them. and they do work only for general Non-AD cases. Lottery program should generate the final list of first 85,000 selected applicants. After that another sequence of unselected RP/PP/AD/Non-AD applicants.
The received by date is not the same as the day they delivered the application…it means the day they stated ur application after getting selected in the lottery..In my opinion its not over until u get the package back to the employer/attorney.
Exactly.Package delivered on 03/31. No update since then. AD/PP. I think its CA
I just read a comment below that they have “approved” some PP cases. Wow! If this is the case, we’re done!
it seems like they notify the PP cases first, and then RP. And there some time overlap…
AD/PP/CA still waiting… for how long can we wait or should we give up ?
Any PP AD or Non AD got receipt number in last couple of day
I received notification regarding AD/RP/VT from my attorney yesterday. Received Date was 04/10 and Notice Date was 04/17. Good luck everyone!
hi i am priyanka, my case is under non AD regular processing,still waiting for any gud news. Is the process starts for RP or is there any date from when it will start.
Hey all the best people are getting receipts from yesterday! U will get it by next wednesday!All the best
Raghu,
Just wanted to check, if the H1 processing has been complete for some pp cases. I heard that USCIS will start processing H!-B for PP from April 28th. Has that changed, I see some receipt numbers in WAC have received approval, what does this mean?
It means they are ahead of their schedule, I did see some approved cases too.
I think the calculations still hold good. I have been following the receipt numbers issued by USCIS randomly and see that In first week mostly the date showed the currently date (calculated based on working calender days). After that when we started hearing about regular processing the date being shown in USCIS is Apr 10. My inference based on the data is “for premium processing the dates are exactly when the receipt was keyed in and for Non PP they are using a common date of 10 Apr as date doesn’t hold any importance (no 15 day deadline)”.
Not sure if they held back a few PP cases selected in lottery to key them in on last day 28th Apr (considering the work load they can handle in the 15 days from Apr 10 when they first sent out receipt #’s). I feel PP Cases can check random numbers on Saturday(I observed that USCIS even worked on last couple of Saturdays) and Monday to check the dates shown in the Status, If it shows current date the they can still have some hope that they might hear the news they have been waiting for.
Mine is a Non AD/Reg so I am struck here for long 🙁 and am not able to find any analysis to end to my agony. Good luck folks
Me too hence waiting for the final call.
Hello @Raghuram, is there practically any hope for AD/PP/CA(assuming so as in Arizona)?
Wait till your attorney receives package back.
Update from Attorney : AD/Regular processing snail mail receipt was post marked April 10, 2014. Receipt was received last week. This changes the who processing math we had so far..
Raghu .. what does”This changes the who processing math we had so far..” exactly mean…
Hi Rakesh.
My name is aslo rakesh and am also in same boat .:-) looking for non-ad/pp….
Hi Raghu: Is company allowed to process the H1B visa of another person on behalf of a person who got selected in H1B Lottery
Nope.
Someone has deleted my question
Hi Raghu,
I have not received filing number untill now(my is NonAD/PP).
is there any hope to receive it.
pls reply
Sign-up for the H1B updates email. I spoke about this in the webinar. You will receive webinar replay sometime today.
Is there in any another way to find out receipt numbers expcept from employer and attorney?
If you gave a check to USCIS and if they check was deposited, receipt number will be printed at back of the check.
Anyone from Tech Mahindra received Non-AD/RP please?
?
raghuram i received from lawyer i receipt number , it is AD goes this means that i was draw from the lottery or thst ism going to the lottery?
It means that your application has been picked in the lottery.
In EAC last receipt #EAC1414255412 for H1B. But not sure which category.
Hi,
But how come you know about this?
Randomly put the receipt nos and after this receipt no status.
Is anyone able to see their application status on the USCIS website using the EAC14XXXXXXXX number? Mine and a couple of other people’s don’t show up yet.
it showed “case not found” fora day. now it s in “initial review. try after few days.
I can see…
Is it EAC(Vermont) or WAC(California) receipt?
How do I know that? I imagine that since I am in New York, it’s likely Vermont
Sorry, if EAC is Vermont and WAC is California, its Vermont since my number begin with EAC.
mine Vermont- EAC*********
Even I face the same problem. I received the receipt on last thursday but its still the same. Can anyone could see the status of EAC receipts?
when i entered the receipt number, the website only says the case is in initial review. it doesn’t have my name on it…
Hello Raghuram,eagerly waiting for the updates for Non AD/RP, please try to get some information on this, waiting is killing me,
Hello Raghu – AD/RP/CA – Still Waiting. I checked with my university DSO to see if there is ay update in my SEVIS record. The DSO confirmed that there is no recent update on my SEVIS. Does that mean I was not selected in the lottery for this year and lose hope? What are your thoughts? Thanks for your help!
Hi dev,
I did the same with university on Monday afternoon and I don’t have any update on my sevis but received the receipt from attorney on Monday evening…so don’t lose any hope..still we see receipts for AD/PP
Thank you venkat, Your words are very soothing! I am AD/regular processing though.
When is your OPT expiring?
Hi Dev- Even I checked with my DSO. Confirmed that my SEVIS is not updated. Does it mean I am not selected in lottery? Lost hope. Mine is AD/RP/CA too. When is your OPT expiring?
Hi Sindhu, My understanding is that our receipts are not generated in the system so far (when a receipt is generated Sevis will be updated, check will be cleared). Chances are siim but dont lose hope and look for Plan B.
Lot of people in this thread have received receipts, be get ready for long wait times to get Green Card, which is much more frustrating than H1B Visa :
http://192.138.19.181/us-green-card-how-long-employment-based/
AD/PP/CA…..No waiting I gave up… searching for universities………..lottery is deciding our future…this is like playing gambling at vegas for them….For all master students..my small request, please don’t apply duplicate petitions here after…..that’s the reason our cap is getting more applications….please don’t be selfish, by eliminating duplicates lot of people can get H1B’s…everybody are here to support families back in India…no body wants to be away from home and live a lonely life…the situations are like that we cannot go back……I am writing this with tears in my eyes….all worked hard to get here…
I am same like you. Supporting family in India, for them it is lottery but for us it is do or die. It is life for us not a simple Vegas lottery… I don’t know how to address this on big scale that at least let them feel about our situations….
Do you have any other options…..?
Hello KK, The option I am thinking is to join a university in october. or There is another option I don’t know whether it can work out…We can apply for US Armed services as well but not sure what are the chances of getting accepted at this point. I have inquired today whether they will accept students in F1 status they said s you can apply..but still not sure of getting accepted
Hi sam, just to let u know that I did some inquiry on US army. Right now because of not having US citizenship, only single program running is MAVNI. It is purely language skill based. If u know Hindi, Gujarati of any other foreign language, they could select u after screening and testing. But you could not utilized any of your acecemic or professional skill. They will use only ur language skills. There is also bond of 4 yrs minimum.
We still have two days, let’s see…Starting next week we should work on other options.
Hey Sam, I also fall under AD/PP/CA and unfortunately this is my last chance. Lottery is definitely not the right way to decide our fate. This is not a game, this is real life. And trust me, I really know what you’re going through. And you’re correct. We need to look up for the non-profit organizations if we don’t hear anything by the end of this week. I just recalled all the years that I spent here in school and then working here. I don’t think they should have a cap for AD folks. I just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone and there are people like you who haven’t heard anything yet. Cheer up. May be you, me and people like us will find even better jobs in case we don’t get selected. Out of curiosity, when does your OPT extension expire?
FYI – @disqus_80Ho19M264:disqus you can use tag to mention other members here in the comments.
Hi pooja- u said its your last chance. Hv u applied last year as well and didnt pick up by lottery. Asking because i heard all ad applicants got visa last year.
No, not all AD applicants got it last year. I know many of my friends who had a masters degree with rejected petitions and who also reapplied this year.
That’s true.
@Hopefull: I did not apply last year for some unobvious reasons.
Hello Pooja, My OPT expires in october.
Same here. This is OPT extension right? If we don’t hear anything by the end of this week, we have to start looking for a job in some non-profit organization. That would be the best option according to me.
@disqus_80Ho19M264:disqus @disqus_TiGE6JwlEq:disqus I am sure better things are awaiting for you. Don’t loose hope yet. I am waiting for mine as well, pretty much given up hope. On the bright side i have one more chance with the lottery next year.
Thanks!
@disqus_TiGE6JwlEq:disqus: Any news?
No news Pooja, I am not bothered with that, I am seriously looking for other options…Please post if you get it…I hope all who did masters should get it…
I will. I am very upset (obviously). I can’t tell you how I am working at the office these days. Very hard to focus.
Ill let all of you know the other good options, I am looking for…
@disqus_TiGE6JwlEq:disqus: Thanks!
Thanks, Haritha. But I don’t think I understand these options very well. I will ask Raghu when we can have a session/webinar to discuss these options. Although I haven’t received a no yet, based on these updates chances are very less that I’ll get through it. Fingers crossed.
All the best!!
Received my receipt # today. Postmarked 10th april!
r u in General/RP?
Regular Processing – Advanced Degree
okay, Thank u
Hi All … Non AD – Premium processing – any one received receipts plzz ? if not any tentative date need to wait..
Im Non AD-PP- CA, haven’t received any notice. Getting nervous, Has anyone in my same case received something?
Stop blaming the process. There were much more demand than offer this and the previous year, but the previous years that was not the case.
We all received an offer after very careful hiring and scrutiny by some of the most important firms in the world (Intel, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Ebay, Twitter, …), and not only from those who have a degree from an US university.
In addition, unlimited quota or cap.. are you crazy? That would mean lowering the salary for foreigners and locals alike, and without any doubt higher unemployment among locals (that includes those who previously held an h1b visa but later were able to change it to green card).
The process is as it is and yes, it’s not fair as not all of us will make it (including me this year) but it’s best process in any developed country (I’m from the UE and know this quite well).
And my two cents for those who believe in the superiority of doing a MSc or PhD in the US, get engaged with an american citizen and stop blaming the rest of the world for your lack of luck. We are not the problem and it’s not the process. Marry someone and divorce a few years later. That’s it. Much easier than doing a second degree just to prolong your stay at the US.
I will definitely respond to your text here after I get out of work.
This is the dumbest thing I have read.
@disqus_zv1RhnxtdM:disqus: Your two cents? Really? Please keep those cents with you. I will still say that there should be no cap for AD applicants. Spending two years studying here in the States is not a joke. We never said that those who do not study here are not intelligent or do not have the potential. Before coming to the States we were in India and that didn’t mean we were dumb and got intelligent now. But when you study here you invest your time, money, energy, basically everything. And the lottery system is just not correct because your career/life is not a game to be played with. If you do not agree with me, it’s totally fine. Since you’ve not walked in my shoes (I believe I can safely assume this, otherwise you would have never made that comment), I do not expect you to understand my point. I’m not here to change anyone’s mind anyway. Also, marriage is a very important decision of one’s life. Much more important than H1 (to me atleast). Doing that just to maintain the status, and then divorce, is totally ridiculous.
By studying in the US, all of you are enjoying already something that most of the people of the world won’t be able to do ever. Even many people from the European Union would not be able to study a 2-year degree in the US, many.
That all of you had that chance is something invaluable and worth every penny but thinking that because of that employers should be able to pick you over any other around the world is just snobbish and classist. Employers want the best and the cheapest at the same time. And they don’t mind going on tour in Europe hiring people even if they’ll have to offer 100-150K salaries to get them aboard, so it must be that those professional are also worth every penny.
And you already have the advantage of bigger chances of being selected in the lottery and no one of the rest of non-AD are blaming the US govt for doing so.
The lottery system is the best way they’ve come up to deal with this. Do you have something better with the exception of no cap for AD? Do a proposal, I’m sure they’ll listen to you if you send it through the Universities (and they have a true interest in getting you more jobs).
From my point of view the only change I’d make is that the information should be communicated to everybody on the same very day without any leak on SEVIS/DSO/ALIEN number… That way we wouldn’t be crazy for one week.
Marriage is important, of course, as it working for everybody in today’s world, even for those who weren’t able to study at the US.
@disqus_zv1RhnxtdM:disqus: I respect your opinion. I have a lot to say in response to your text above but I’d prefer not to create a chain of emails here for no reason. I’d like to ask you one question though…Why do you think the US government gives preference (or gives advantage to) to AD candidates in the lottery selection?
Because the US univ. have to sell their degrees and they lobbied for getting this cap PERIOD. The same happens in other parts of Europe.
Because the Universities are able to sell much better their degrees that way and they lobbied for it.
Now answer please, what would happen with AD prices in the US if there were no cap for all of you??
@disqus_zv1RhnxtdM:disqus :I believe you used “period” and that too in caps. I would rather go to bed than respond because I know this won’t get over here. One thing that I know is that if I was back home and was applying and heard that AD people wanted no lottery system for them I wouldn’t really be surprised. That’s all I know. I’m sorry to not have answered your question because I don’t want my brain to work at this time. I wouldn’t want to argue. Good luck to you.
@Antonio: What did you say ??? ‘All of us are enjoying already in US’…. Do you know how painful it is staying away from family ? Do you know what all we went through in order to study here ? Do you know how we worked hard, to get good grades in Masters ? And, all you say that we are enjoying. Staying in US, driving luxurious cars is not meant by enjoying Mr. Antonio… That pain would be experienced only by Advanced Degree Students like me and other people in this thread. We got through this competition of landing into good jobs and now it’s just that lottery is deciding our fate. We are not deserved to go through all this. It’s our passion and our parents’ dream for their kids to get educated from US universities.
@disqus_LGxJtXOpjl:disqus: Don’t bother! We’re already stressed because of our situation so don’t let him stress you out even more. You, myself and other AD people know it very well. Whatever you’ve written is very true. But people who want to understand you will do so no matter what, and those who don’t want to, won’t. It’s just a difference of opinion.
Can you please tell me in which of my words can you deduce I was meaning driving luxury cars or enjoying life? I meant, and it’s my fault you couldn’t understand it, that getting a degree in the US is a privilege that many hard-working people all over the world (including so-called developed countries) would love to achieve, but they won’t be able whatever hard they try it. That and only that.
If you think I don’t value your effort, I excuse myself for not making it clear enough.
And I guess IIT or Oxbridge is not easier than Stanford.
AD/RP got receipt, was’nt expecting since odds of getting selected too less (172K), getting lucky, time to go to a Casino
Congrats! When did your attorney actually receive it?
today noon
Let’s assume there are 40,000 AD petitions, AD degree has a 78.69% chance getting selected. Even if there are 60,000 AD petitions, the chance of getting selected is still 71.58%.
Surprising that for some people 42% (chances of being selected if non-AD) is quite low….
Wonder how many AD were actually there, guess we will never know, 60K, 90K, 100K?
It’s quite easy to make a quite well educated guess. AD are foreigners studying in the US. In the past years the cap was not reached in the first week (only last year and current one that happened). Even in one year the cap was filled in December. I can reasonably assume that the number of foreigners students enrolled in AD has not doubled in the last years because the capacity of the Universities has doubled. Also it’s safe to deduce that if companies didn’t need so many professionals they didn’t go hiring overseas and many of the h1b petitions on those years were AD. Because of all that I’d say a reasonable limit is 30-40K new AD graduates per year. If you add some that could remain from last year, let’s put the limit in 50K. As a maximum 50K were in this year lottery.
FACT : Number of Foreign students in USA is about 800,000.
So, how long this can go? I mean how long we have to wait for the receipts, Is it till the end of this month?
AD/RP, I got receipt Number from Attorney.
When did they actually receive it?
Received Non AD / Regular / Vermont acceptance notice / receipt today. Good luck to all.
Did u get get an email?
I think it was via snail mail. I received a scanned copy from my employer.
Thank You!!!
has California NON AD Regular started at all?
Sorry Alex. I am not sure about it. Some more information which might help people here…
Notice date shows 19th April.
so ths means non ad/rp has started
yes it is
but is this from vermont?
yes vermont
Update from Attorney : AD/Regular processing snail mail receipt was
post marked April 10, 2014. Receipt was received last week. This changes
the who processing math we had so far. – What this means?
Vermount – AD – RP
notice date: April 18
received today (April 23)
Any update on General/RP/NJ ?
Nothing as per this post. I have only seen AD/RP/PP and Non-AD/PP. A friend did calculation and said for Non-Ad/RP the chances of getting selected are only 40%. 🙁
You could do the same math 🙂
Dear Raghu, until when u think Non Ad -PP should wait.. or its over almost..
it has been started
I heard from employer that they have received one Non-AD/RP receipt today.
This is the first update on Non Ad/Regular Processing. Featuring your comment to be visible at the top.
Anybody else who has received the receipt for Non AD/RP ? By when can we expect the rest to be notified ? Thx
some one updates with rec# in redbus2us site and its for regular no ad california
Receipt WAC-14-138-XXXXX
my friend too got.
regular /non adv
WAC-14-138-XXXXX
me too. I’m finally selected! Thank God!
Vermont or CA?
Hi,
I believe the non AD RP receipts are underway. By when should we consider the same to be received by my attorney and employer, 30th of this month or beyond that?
My employer received two receipts yesterday from Vermont center for Non AD (Indian Degrees) – Regular Processing petitions.
Ok. Thats good!
Hope they are expecting more to come and did he tell you on any time till we need to wait?
My company is definitely expecting more cases to be picked in the lottery but no updates on when all the receipts will be delivered.
Any cases of Non-Ad- California? Havent heard anything!
Any one from CA got Receipt number for PP/AD
yes. I got it on 14th april. Mine is AD/PP/CA.
me too.. I got selected!
my employer updated me that I got selected in the lottery.
Who is your employer please?
Non AD Means General Cap?
Yes.
Vermont Service Center or California Service Center ??
mine was sent to Vermont..so this one also should be Vermont
ok thank u.
My attorney said for Non AD/RP, we have to wait until mid may.
your Employer name please
its a consulting company..not a big one
Just received my receipt number from IBM. I am really very thankful to God and all my well wisher.
My receipt number is EAC141405****
Non AD/RP/VT
Anyone received regular processing receipts yet. Any idea when can i start asking my employer. I spoke to my employer but they are not sure on the dates for regular processing receipts
My husband just received the receipt, AD/non PP/cal
Thanks FN
Is there any regular processing receipt sent from Vermont
Anyone receive a premium processing receipt today?
Any update on Non-AD/regular/Vermount ?
AD/PP still waiting. Not sure if I should wait 🙁
We are in the same boat, all my friends are selected but me
Waiting is making everybody crazy… General/RP..Waiting for the results
I got the receipt number on 16th April (sent on 10th April) but it is still showing ‘case can not be found’
Hi guys,
I sent an e-mail to my DSO for any updates in my SEVIS. DSO replied that my SEVIS record shows a change of status pending. The receipt number is EAC141375xxxx. When checking USCIS, it says its in Initial review and ALien number was changed on April 17.
1. Does this mean that i got selected in Lottery ??
2. If so, people can check with their DSO for updates in SEVIS for finding out the results.
P.S My stem OPT ends feb 2015 and not before OCT 1 and i had applied under Regular Processing/ Advanced degree QUota
How to check the alien number
ALien reg number is the USCIS Number on the Opt card. Correct me if i am wrong
To whom and what email did you send?
I sent an e-mail to my DSO(Designated school official) asking if my SEVIS had any updates recently.
Hi guys, I have not received the receipt yet. I am under Non Advanced / PP/ CA. Do I still have a chance to get it?
I changed my company in January this year to get sponsorship and ..feel so frustrated.
Chris,
If you are Non AD this time and you applied H1 to change employer. How it could possible…? Are you on H1b right now, if so then this time you just need to transfer… and as you are saying that you are Non-AD so I am assuming you are not on OPT
I mean I was in the company who denied to sponsor my visa. So I found a company that was willing to sponsor my visa. so I filled h1b application with the new employer.
hi…did anyone get update on reg/non ad….
Which means, Non-AD regular processing lottery results are coming now?
Has Regular Processing / Non Advanced Degree started yet or not really??
April 23, 2014 – New Update Posted : http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-2015-cap-count-updates/
Raghu, does this update mean there was no sequence for RP vs. PP?
yeah, i think it means there wasn’t a difference between RP and PP. They started issuing receipts for both together. Which probably means people like you and me in PP still might have some hope (bleak, but it’s something).
This is exactly what I said yesterday. You only have to go back a few steps logically to realise that if RP applicants were receiving receipt early this week then those receipts must have been posted early/mid last week, in parallel with PP emails going out.
So, all the AD who have been picked are notified on April 10th, PP and RP??
Any update if regular processing- general cap mails sent out yet???
AD/RP/Vermont – still waiting….
Hello guys. is it only me or someone also sensing that most of the applicant here are from CA less Vermont or i m in wrong page?
Huh? What wrong page?
i m going through comment section, so less guys commented whose application is being process in Vermont…
AD/PP/CA speaking: Enough! Last three days have been so stressful
for me that it’s hard to express that in words. Why are we still praying?
Lottery is over. We are awaiting the results now. Our fate is already decided by a computer based random selection. I’m not going to whine over it now. I can’t spend my time this way. It’s ridiculous! Study hard, work hard and all you get is this stress. Really? I’m going to accept whatever it is and try to explore my options. We can still wait for the end of this week but I’m afraid chances are not that many unless you are the lucky one (yeah, you read it right, lucky) to have your application selected and at the bottom of the pile. I emailed my attorney to see if the check is cleared but she said it’s too early for that. She said USCIS won’t cash until it starts working on the applications. And that she is still getting receipts (Not sure if she meant PP cases, though). Anyway, last three days I’ve been unable to work on the tasks assigned to me at work. It is nerve racking… and ridiculous as well. I will update my status here on this blog even if not selected. Life is not always fair. Get over it! I’m going to try to concentrate on my tasks now. Thanks and good luck to all those who are waiting.
AD/RP/CA waiting:-totally agree, you have wonderfully described all our state,sleepless nights for last 1 month, feels like sky has fallen ….but hey…. every dog has its day!!! keep going until your day comes
I just don’t like the idea that some random selection process is going to decide my fate. If there are some reforms to the immigration rule a few years later, I would want to ask what my fault was. Just that I applied a few years earlier? But, I’m sure there would be no one to answer that question. Anyway, it is what it is.
Exactly my point, there’s a case like your’s on one side and there are people who get through lottery but are scared about visa interview and looking for a loophole to get past the interview. Its a JOKE!
the rules are outdated, either they need a cap at 200k or some kind of a dynamic cap that varies based on demand, or provide a clear path to citizenship for graduates.
Yeah, it is indeed a JOKE.
I am in the same boat like you.. You know we all of us are paying here not because of big joke rules like this but because we all (including home country people) not had done good enough for our home country/society.,This is fact
I’m sorry but I don’t feel this way…It’s sheer luck! You may already know that half of the applicants won’t be selected. It’s unfortunate that we have to go through this lottery system (esp. AD people) but some people have to fall under this category and have to bear the pain.
True that. All this suffering won’t be there if we had more resources and bigger country for such a large population. So instead of blaming other people, Indians must blame themselves and their slave ancestors.
True it’s hard, I did the same thing, checking if the check got cashed, but it was not! Working was so hard! Is this your last shot at it? U on STEM OPT?
Yes, last chance.
Damn that sucks! Keep in touch with your DSO for other options as a backup! There are plenty of options left! And you still don’t know the result, its not a no yet! So keep your fingers crossed that’s it.
Plenty? I don’t think so. I am not going to enroll in some other Master’s program when I already have that degree, just to maintain my status. I may have another option but still, why do I have to go through this. I don’t deserve this.
I know! Immigration reform is something not in our control! a lot of my colleagues are bewildered when I described what I was going through. Everyone had one question, why is the process so hard for someone legally working here with an advanced degree, clearly they are good at what they do and they were shocked with the number of visas available etc. Best hope would be a reform that provides a path for GC for graduates from american schools. But would it happen this year, chances are way too slim with all the politics.
Yeah, one thing to learn is, we can’t change the things not under our control. Better learn to accept it and deal with it. I’m still waiting and still have a little hope…
Start your job search from Cap Exempt companies and organizations.
– Cap Exempt H1B
– Working in other locations for your company ( if they have branch in Canada)
http://www guidestar org/NonprofitDirectory.aspx
Try this, add a dot instead of the space
Thanks, Bhaskar.
Yeah, this was one of the options that I had in mind. Atleast I have a few months to do that until my OPT expires. Thanks, Raghu!
I am in the same situation as you Pooja and as frustrated. And not many options i see right now after this.
Hi Raghu,
CAP exempt H1B..?? I do not know this.. I am Non-AD/PP/VT H1B first time, still waiting… Being outsider like me, I think I must have H1B to work for another employer. Could you guide if I can try Cap exempt H1B..?
On a side note with “no offence”: There are two “drishti”s with the exact same username and fall under different categories: basically AD/Non-AD. It’s so difficult to relate you.
Yes certain employers/organizations can apply for H1 at any point of time in a given year. They do not have to wait for April 1 to send your application in. If you’re outside the US and trying for those jobs, it’s hard to get them to call you for an interview.
Same here, last chance. AD/RP/CA and waiting.
That’s exactly my feelings. Frustration. I am AD/RP/Vermont.
The system is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen. Such thing as a work visa should have no caps at all. If employer decided that he need this resource and he picked from large pool of locals and internationals and he paid for legal fees to file what lottery are we talking about? It should be granted on a needs based way. Let them remove the dual purpose of H1B but simplify the process. It’s ridiculous!
You have hope because yours is RP. Good luck.
How does one know if his petition was PP or RP if employer has forwarded it?
I am in same boat as you guys.. As you know guys they are more more patriots then us… and i guess we should agree that if we would be more patriot then we would have make our country/society better, why we need to leave our country..?? to get stress..? US is the main world economic engine so they know that if they will not select 50 or 60% of total applicants, nothing will happen to their economy. Businesses will find another way… or next year.. For USCIS target is only welcoming limited outside worker for small time.. that’s it.. and it is 85000. At the time of Green Card process, you will be more screwed by artificially created complex roads and delays. If they reject 100,000 H1B then nothing will happen to them. Here each and every system/process works on one simple rule – “You pay something to earn something”.
I feel your pain, just hang in there, I don’t know what else you could do at the moment. Also, I’m not sure but based on today’s update and some other comments it seems like RP and PP notifications were not sent in sequence. If this is the case, we still have some hope.
DY, the statement that you made is very correct. If employers select you from a group of other people, it means you stand out and have potential. It should be need-based.
Same here Pooja, mine is AD/PP/VT. I am still waiting and the wait is extremely painful.
AD/PP/CA still waiting…. Have given up all hope… Almost lost my job due the stress I’m under!!!!
I totally understand what you’re going through. It’s so difficult to focus at work, especially when you have deadlines. But, don’t worry. It is certainly not the end of the world. Also, we can’t afford to lose our jobs at this point (due to # of OPT days that you can be jobless). So, relax a little. Breathe. Cheer up. We still have tomorrow. Also, I’d like to be connected to the AD/PP people so we know what’s going on. We should keep discussing our options and progress as time flies. Thank you all and good luck!
If you want to get in touch with other members, you can make ti easy by creating a profile in Disqus commenting platform and add links to your Twitter, LinkedIn. So, you don’t have to paste email id’s here (not recommended).
AD/PP/Vermont here as well. Waiting is pointless at this point.
Already asking my manager/HR to start other options:
– Internal Transfer to Canada/UK (the easiest and fastest option)
– Alternative visas: J1, TN, etc.
– At the same time, initiate Green Card, Labor Certification process ASAP (esp. for non-Indian born applicants who only need to wait 12-18 months for GC)
I agree with everyone on here. The lottery/cap process is absolutely ridiculous. I do not know of any other developed country on this planet that uses a lottery to select their high-skilled workers.
The UK and Canada probably have the most rational and efficient system: Evaluate every application based on education, job offer, and language skills. It’s called a Points-Based system. No Cap. No Lottery. People can apply at any point in time.
The USCIS is just a small reflection of the dysfunctional politics in Washington today. No political will. No reform even on the smallest issues. Nothing gets done.
Exactly!!!!!!!!! It’s the most ridiculous process I’ve ever seen!
H1b lottery is the same as diversity visa lottery… what’s the point? The only message i read from this is “we are such a super power and we are so strong that you should be truly lucky to be able to work and live here. We don’t need you” 🙁
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AD/PP/Vermont here as well. Waiting is pointless at this point.
Already asking my manager/HR to start other options:
– Internal Transfer to Canada/UK (the easiest and fastest option)
– Alternative visas: J1, TN, etc
– At the same time, initiate Green Card, Labor Certification process ASAP (esp. for non-Indian born applicants who only need to wait 12-18 months for GC)
I agree with everyone on here. The lottery/cap process is absolutely ridiculous. I do not know of any other developed country on this planet that uses a lottery to select their high-skilled workers.
The UK and Canada probably have the most rational and efficient system: Evaluate every application based on education, job offer, and language skills. It’s called a Points-Based system. No Cap. No Lottery. People can apply at any point in time.
The USCIS is just a small reflection of the dysfunctional politics in Washington today. No political will. No reform even on the smallest issues. Nothing gets done.
You are right Jon… I am Indian, but I worked in UK for 3 years and I know as long as you are good, honest and right, the UK government will more like a friendly, caring type and helping nature…that is my experience at-least…Over there atleast there are ways where you can submit file by your own and process is straight forward not like behind doors…. And I do not think so that there will be reform in nearby future.. Even if there is reform, there will not be any ways to shorten back-logs of Indian/Chinese born GC applications.. It cannot be possible to issue millions of GC visa per year.. So reform if happen, will only useful for new applicants of H1B/L1 but for GC I think they have to join queue…This is my prediction…
@KK – you are absolutely right. One question I have is why are you working in the U.S. instead of the UK? From my understanding, you are eligible to apply for UK Permanent Residency after 5 years of work in the country?
In Canada, the process is even more straight forward:
1. To get temporary work visa: you do not need employer petition. You can self-apply online and all you need a is a written job-offer letter and interview with a consulate officer.
2. To get Canadian Green Card: all temporary workers will be eligible to apply for Permanent Residency after 12-months of work in Canada, along with a job offer, proper education and language skills.
Meanwhile, good old USCIS likes to do things the “old fashioned” way.
Wow… thanks for featuring my comment. Didn’t know so many people share my sentiment…
Well said..
They should ban companies like Infy, TCS and wipro that take up more than half the VIsas and hard working people like us who sacrifice so much have to wait with so much stress.
One Option :
No Cap for Advanced degree holders.
Cap for IT Services company?
Plus – they have unlimited L1 Visas.
Good one.
Fair Enough
Good option
Best post I have seen here.
L1 Visa are getting rejected a lot.. Hence they have no option but to depend on H1.
It’s ridiculous to do anything to increase H1B quota until the perm part is fixed. It only adds to backlog. The whole green card waiting is the by product of the H1B being at 195k for a few years.
nice
Not fair. There is a need for talent in IT, there is plenty of pysch majors out there. It’s simple Supply and Demand game.
Is employer allowed to replace someone else for processing H1B visa if the actual person who got selected in H1B lottery somehow does not want further H1B processing
Nope. that’s not possible. they can withdraw the application and probably someone in queue might get a chance.
Got it on 22nd : Non AD/ PP/ Vermont ! Employer informed my case number, but no e-mail etc. ahh, one hurdle crossed. All the best to you all.
Congrats.
Hi Raghu,
Company A has already filed my H1B. (Regular/Non-AD) But now my current employer Company B is asking me to apply for B1. Will there be any problem if I apply for B1.
If not then Suppose if i get my B1 visa approved by May 1st weekend and i went to US and comeback before June-15. Will this affect my H1 processing by any means?
Thanks in Advance!!
Can anyone please help me with the above?? I’m reallty confused
I think as long as you have same job description on both the sides, you should not have any problem. Same job description may ensure them that H1B sponsored to you on correct base that they could not find local person. But having H1 in process and intention of getting B1 earlier than H1, they may think that you are getting too much to enter and live in US
Also reports of AD/PP/CA receipts received today at “What’s After H1B 2015 Lottery ? FAQs – Receipt Numbers, Processing Times?”
So don’t loose hope yet.
Seems Non-AD/ RP/ CA started receiving receipts. This one was received yesterday.
Excerpt from another site:
raghu April 23, 2014 at 6:32 am
Anybody NON-AD/RP/CA received receipts?
Anonymous April 23, 2014 at 7:30 amYes. Received from CA processing center.
Sai April 23, 2014 at 7:37 amCongrats!
h1b-Non AD – Regular April 23, 2014 at 7:46 amCan you please tell when you received the receipt ?
I’m under Non-AD/Regular/Vermont processing.. so would like to know..
Anonymous April 23, 2014 at 8:02 amNo idea when the attorney’s office received the mail. I was notified by email from the attorney’s office 14 hours ago.
h1b- Non AD – Regular April 23, 2014 at 8:48 amThanks for info.
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http://192.138.19.181/get-h1b-updates.
Any hopes still left for non-AD | PP ?
Hi Raghu
this is regarding RP / Non AD.
i got the updates from my cmpy stating filed with the USCIS
which meand my GI team should have known my case number rite.
i wanted to know if my employer woudl have got the status and they are not updating us or it is like they themselves have not received any updates???
please calrify
Hi Raghu,
Please provide us an updates on General CAP / RP.
It will be grateful you come with estimation time details,so that we can prepare by mentally.
Cheers,
Raghu AP
Hi Raghu,
Can you please provide the update on h1b RP?
I spoke in detail about that in webinar yesterday.
Raghu I missed out on the webinar. Do u hv the same recorded? I want to look into it.
Will be sending the recorded link. Sign-up for H1B Updates ( you can see the link below the blog post and above comments section).
Already subscribed for H1B updates. Waiting for more updates from you….. non AD…RP is now the left alone one. Thanks.
raghu – please answer this
category – regular non ad
lottery results goes to company altogether or they get one by one details?
My
company initiated my VISA with my friends. I am curious to know if my
company will get to know results of our group altogether or one by one..Please please explain.
Lottery results from USCIS to attorney and then attorney to company. So it’s possible uscis sends results one by one, and attorney waits for all from same company and gives results to a company together. Or the other scenario is, USCIS sends results to attorneys one by one, and attorney updates the results to the company one by one
Any update on RP please
Any updates on Non-AD/RP please
raghu – please answer this
category – regular non ad
lottery results goes to company altogether or they get one by one details?
My company initiated my VISA with my friends. I am curious to know if my company will get to know results of our group altogether or one by one..
Please please explain..
Not necessarily! It’s possible you may be the first amongst your group or last!
tell me one simple thing… our company gets details of results in chunk or one by one???
Lottery results from USCIS to attorney and then attorney to company. So it’s possible uscis sends results one by one, and attorney waits for all from same company and gives results to a company together. Or the other scenario is, USCIS sends results to attorneys one by one, and attorney updates the results to the company one by one
Hi Raghu,
AD(Outside US)/ PP, Still no update from Attorney/Employer… Pretty tensed… Whats your assumption based on going receipt Number WACxxx…. Does USCIS already finish dispatching all receipt Number ? How can i check the current ongoing receipt Number ? Do you starting receipt Nbr. for this year ?
weeks back i got a copy of LCA . in LCA my name is not mentioned anywhere . only employer details mentioned there . is it correct
Don’t worrySame here in my LCA also
AD Premium Processing. Vermont Got receipt yesterday
Congrats. So your attorney got receipt yesterday but you were notified today…hmmm. You’re not in my boat anymore…but I’m happy for you!
Did your attorney/employer get lottery yesterday or some days before?
Raghu
I have few questions regarding this process.
1 . how do you think this lottery is being done considering all applications from both centres ?
2 when USCIS receives packet till 7th april , how do they keep track of all informations from packet without opening them.
3 lets say vermont receives 100k packets and CA receives 50k packets. Will lottery be done considering 150k packets or would be split based on count received by centres.
4 if lottery not done based on centres then there are chances that a centre may get less no of packets picked up.
5 I see AD and non AD pp receipts are out already and AD regular in progress. This means non AD regular is expected soon. This also indicates all packet information are stored in a single server which helps to release receipts by category as mentioned above.
Basically I want to know what happens if USCIS do from receiving packet till receipt delivery in detail.
Any ideas ?
1- They consider all the applications they received
2- Each packet has a unique i.d and lottery is run for those id’s. That way they know which packet to consider and not consider
3- Lottery is done for all 150k packets
4- Lottery is not based on anything. Its just a random selection within all the packets they recieved
5- I think such detailed information only insiders will know.
Non AD/RP- Waiting….
i am in the same boat still waiting…
AD/PP application.. still waiting for reply from uscis!!!
Anyone out there who is still on the same boat ?
I’m with you.
Same here.
Non Advanced / RP / UT any idea?
Hi Raghu,
can we still keep hopes for non-ad/pp ?
Hi, Raghu Thanks for all the Info. Am Waiting for the update from my employer. RP/ no Advanced Degree, loosing hope but still trying to hang in there
Those receipts haven’t been sent yet
No updates from USCIS yet.
Hi Raghu, Yesterday evening I received an update from my School Official that my I-20 has been updated and she also sent me the I20 Copy, which has my current employer name and also the Receipt number (WAC XXX) and H1B Visa petition is mentioned as the reason and it is mentioned that my i20 date has been extended till September 30th. But I have not got any update from my Employer. I understand that there are a lot of employees for which they have to process the receipts before which they have to send. But it looks fine right?? I-20 updated , WAC number received for H1B and it is in Initial Review in the USCIS website. .. pls reply if it looks fine to you.
Looks like you got selected and just haven’t received the notification from USCIS. Congrats.
Reverse for me, got the notification copy , have the receipt number, but no I20..lol, but congrats RG
did anybody got receipt number for Premium Processing in General cap today or PP in General Cap is all finished . did not here anything from Employer still … getting afraid
got my receipt number for AD/ CA?regular processing yesterday.
My opt expires on june 15 and not eligible for extension because of MBA degree. Does it make sense to upgrade to premium processing now ? or I should just wait ? what if my approval takes beyond oct 1?
You are covered under OPT Cap-Gap. You can upgrade to Premium if you need faster results. But, its not required though.
Was so frustrated with not hearing anything from the attorneys. mine is Non-AD/RP/CA. So i did some trials on the case status site at the CA service center just now.
This is my finds as per Type (? if, I am not sure, some of those could be Non-AD/RP, couldn’t find any matching case id online) – case number starting – when applcn process started – upto how many applications had receipts generated.
AD/PP?? – WAC141425xxxx – starts April 10th : 2500+
AD/PP?? – WAC141415xxxx – starts April 10th : 5000 closes at exact
Non-AD/PP?? – WAC141395xxxx – starts April 14th : 4500+
AD/PP?? – WAC141405xxxx – starts April 10th : closes at 1500 applications
AD/PP?? – WAC141385xxxx – starts April 10th : 4650+
AD/PP?? – WAC141375xxxx – starts April 10th : 4400+
AD/RP – WAC141365xxxx – starts April 15th : 4500+
Non-AD/PP – WAC141355xxxx – starts April 14th : 4200+ (some of these were already in final stage)
Seems CA serv center has generated receipts for over 30k applications already
I don’t think NON AD/ RP/CA have been given receipts yet
I got my receipt number. I was filed under AD/RP. My receipt number is WAC141375XXXX. I got receipt on Monday.
No news for me.AD/PP/CA 🙁
Same here…
got a call from employer, Picked. AD/Regular/CA
So frustrating when all your friends with AD/RP got result but you!
There’s still time for RP, don’t worry!
employer got my receipt by mail today morning.
WAC 141365**** AD/RP/CSC
my friend also received his receipt – AD/RP/Texas
good luck everyone! AD is looking good as far as acceptance rate is concerned.
both of us had our last shots. Good luck guys!
thanks for all the updates and videos raghuram 🙂
You bet. Know I know where you went to school or working 🙂
Do you want to share your experience from your school via video or blog post to HSB readers?
Texas?
Any applicants AD/PP/CA notified today please post here. This is driving me crazy now.
I read below that “AJ got AD PP CA” today. There is still a chance, keep positive and believe!
I’m very close to giving up hope now.
Do you have any plan B? Me too still waiting AD/PP/VT
Plan B: Look for a job in some non-profit organization if they’re ready to sponsor you. Are you on OPT extension? Is this your last chance? If so, I hope you have a few months before your OPT expires.
I think for all PP case, after today the GAME IS OVER… Hope only for the chance of selection from waiting list….
What’s waiting list?
I think uscis keeps some applications on a “wait list”, incase applications get rejected after getting thru the lottery.
I don’t really think there’s any point to have any hopes from this waiting list.
Hi Everybody, I checked this webpage everyday…Its really good so anxiety and waiting for my turn until this morning my boss told me that USCIS cashed his check!! that mean I won this lottery!! right? Even my lawyer didn’t receive the receipt number yet. I am AD/RP/VT
AD/RP/VT got today notified. case not found status i m getting. will it take few days to get updated. and gud luk to all
when did they issue it?
Today morning employer got my receipt….
Is it true that people stopped receiving PP applications from Friday?
One of my friends got notified yesterday: AD/PP/CA.
Thank you pooja. When was the mail posted/stamped? was it delayed?
It wasn’t me, it was one of my friends. I asked her but she said she doesn’t have any idea if it was delayed. She also said that her attorney did not forward her the entire email from USCIS but only sent a part of it.
Ok. I think it must have come last friday and the attorney notified her yesterday. Personally and after asking the lawyer. No one has received it this week atleast I know of that when I’m seeing regular category getting issued now.
You’re probably correct. But I read an update today on this blog that someone got a notification this morning. If there was a delay in his case in getting this notification then I think PP is done. I have a couple other friends who haven’t heard yet though. May be I’m just convincing myself as it is hard for me to believe that I wasn’t selected in the lottery and even harder to believe that I’m going to have to face the consequences but I really don’t know what else to do at this moment other than having some hope. Anyway what was yours? PP: AD/CA?
I am in the same boat… our future is decided based on Lottery not on our hard work and our skills. There will more chance to win an actually mega million if we invest same amount of money in buying lottery that we are spent in education, past visas…All immigration policy in this country are discouraging, no matter how best you are useful compared to local citizens.
Lol. Yeah we could have tried the actual lottery lol. Yes, your career and future advancement is luck-based not merit-based. I’m not saying that the selected ones are not good, they might be, but the ones who have not been notified yet it’s very upsetting for them…especially when you do your Master’s here. And my opinion would remain the same irrespective of my selection in this “lottery”.
Not fair but that is how life is.
Its a game of luck with selected application winning the mega million. For unlucky few its game over.
Man made laws, forced to think us as ‘That is how life is’ but it is not a real existing thought because all these things, created by humans…
I don’t want to go back. How and when will I know? My is Non-AD/Reg/Cal Everybody is happy working when I am in tension. Why god makes me suffer even when I worship her day and night.? I’m too much tension now from April. Seeing so much demand the American Govt. should increase H1b for this year. I want piece of mind.
Always look at the brighter side. God might have better plans. USCIS haven’t started sending receipts for General Cap/Regular processing.
Hi there, no offence but none of us wants to go back after investing quite a few years here in the States: studying and working. Mine was AD/PP and I haven’t heard yet, just like a few other people. I believe I should be more stressed than you. From what I hear, I believe they have just started notifying regular (AD/Non-AD applicants). So just hang in there and you can certainly be more hopeful than a few others like me. Yes, I’m sure everyone is praying to get selected but the fact that a few unlucky ones won’t be selected remains the same. I agree, they should increase the number, I want peace of mind too.
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cross fingers for all who has hope to select.
Very anxious about all this. Non Advanced / RP / CA.. Results coming soon?
Very anxious about all this. Non Advanced / RP / CA.. Results coming soon?
Me too but from Vermont…..
I am sorry but you should not self file for H1, it SHOULD be from an employer. Even if you get thru lottery, chances of approval are very slim.
I meant to say i had to pay from my own pocket thru a diff employer.
I’m not sure about this, but they’ll know that you self paid once they see the cheque. So good luck to you!
well, he/she said through a employer. I suppose they issued the cheque and he/she reimbursed the employer.
That’s sad but possible.
Infact had to borrow from friends to apply for H1B on my own….. employer didn’t do it…. so a bit more tensed.
Regular general processing are getting receipts from today.My friend got it
California?
Regular general processing are getting receipts from today.My friend got it
California?
For people who got PP receipts: Did you/your attorney see the checks deducted from your account before or after the email receipt? What was the time difference? Anyone?
Looks like there is delay by USCIS in depositing the checks.
For people who got PP receipts: Did you/your attorney see the checks deducted from your account before or after the email receipt? What was the time difference? Anyone?
Looks like there is delay by USCIS in depositing the checks.
Raghu,
I think i got picked up but not sure.i am AD/RP currently on F1 status for second master.(not OPT or CPT).i haven’t heard anything from my employer but i emailed to my DSO and he replied me with this
Email:-
I see a pending Change of Status application.
It is dated today, and the receipt number is EAC1413850***
That’s all I can see.
Hope this is helpful.
But i can not track my application on USCIS web.Does it means i got picket up??does anyone have same condition??
Thank you
You need actual confirmation from USCIS. SEVIS update is good, but can’t be conclusive. Hope you hear back soon. Why second Masters?
Thanks Raghu.Last year didn’t get chance to get OPT because that time i had too go back to home country for family issue so didn’t choose OPT and to just maintain my status got part-time 2nd master I-20 and came back and studied for this whole year and applied for H1 on previous masters. and i wanted to do that even though if i would have got H1 last year.i wanted to make my CV strong as m from Medical background.
I’m sending you an email. Would like to talk to you.
Ok no prob.i will be happy to discuss anything.
Raghu,
I think i got picked up but not sure.i am AD/RP currently on F1 status for second master.(not OPT or CPT).i haven’t heard anything from my employer but i emailed to my DSO and he replied me with this
Email:-
I see a pending Change of Status application.
It is dated today, and the receipt number is EAC1413850***
That’s all I can see.
Hope this is helpful.
But i can not track my application on USCIS web.Does it means i got picket up??does anyone have same condition??
Thank you
You need actual confirmation from USCIS. SEVIS update is good, but can’t be conclusive. Hope you hear back soon. Why second Masters?
Thanks Raghu.Last year didn’t get chance to get OPT because that time i had too go back to home country for family issue so didn’t choose OPT and to just maintain my status got part-time 2nd master I-20 and came back and studied for this whole year and applied for H1 on previous masters. and i wanted to do that even though if i would have got H1 last year.i wanted to make my CV strong as m from Medical background.
I’m sending you an email. Would like to talk to you.
Ok no prob.i will be happy to discuss anything.
Raghu, today my employer told they cashed their cheque today but haven’t receive any mail yet.but now i should be tension free right??is it confirm now??
You are almost there. You should get notification in few days.
Yesterday I received my email that I have been selected in lottery.
All the best guys!!!
Yesterday I received my email that I have been selected in lottery.
All the best guys!!!
Is there any hope for PP?
I have the same question. I have almost started to lose hopes. I did not get through lottery last time and no result even this time. It is very unfair to see random people who have not even stepped in the USA getting selected in the lottery and I , even after graduating from a reputed University and working for a reputed company have to go through this. I dont quite deserve this.
I feel your pain, you’re right, we do not deserve this.
I also agree with all of you. I went to an American University and have been working here and now a random selection process decides… I think it is the most ridiculous system ever and people who work here and got an education here should not have to go through this..
I second that. I just know that as time is flying, it’s becoming more and more difficult to be patient and wait for this random result which I’m not sure would even pay off for my hard work, and many others like me. Right now I am finding it almost impossible to focus on my tasks at hand in the office. But the fact that there are many more like me gives me some hope and strength to cope up with this situation. Hang in there guys. I’m sure there are many more like us!
It really, really sucks. I am in the same boat as you. I guess the only silver lining is that we can try again next year. We will always have our degree and eventually luck will side us too. We did everything we could– worked hard, went to a good school and filed our applications right. Rest is not in our control. I know it’s not a lot of consolation, but I feel your frustration because i am in the same situation too. Hang in there. Things usually work out for the best (or atleast that’s what i’m going to believe for now).
Is there any hope for PP?
I have the same question. I have almost started to lose hopes. I did not get through lottery last time and no result even this time. It is very unfair to see random people who have not even stepped in the USA getting selected in the lottery and I , even after graduating from a reputed University and working for a reputed company have to go through this. I dont quite deserve this.
I feel your pain, you’re right, we do not deserve this.
I also agree with all of you. I went to an American University and have been working here and now a random selection process decides… I think it is the most ridiculous system ever and people who work here and got an education here should not have to go through this..
I second that.
It really, really sucks. I am in the same boat as you. I guess the only silver lining is that we can try again next year. We will always have our degree and eventually luck will side us too. We did everything we could– worked hard, went to a good school and filed our applications right. Rest is not in our control. I know it’s not a lot of consolation, but I feel your frustration because i am in the same situation too. Hang in there. Things usually work out for the best (or atleast that’s what i’m going to believe for now).
Got AD-PP today. California Service Center.
Non-premium cab lottery process has been completed, but still did not get any update from my employer-India. Is it pending with employer or USCIS ? any one knows about the expected date to announce ?
they are getting receipts from today by week end u shld get it else!
Got AD-PP today. California Service Center.
Did you get it by email or snail mail?
Non-premium cab lottery process has been completed, but still did not get any update from my employer-India. Is it pending with employer or USCIS ? any one knows about the expected date to announce ?
they are getting receipts from today by week end u shld get it else!
Raghu from your prior response. .If { Premium Processing & No Notification & No Return package }
Then { maybe waitlisted …..
Question is – when do we receive package if no notification & PP…reason for asking this question is to know if it has anything to do with April 28th date and how soon will package return.
Attorney’s should start receiving packages in next couple of weeks. I will post an update as soon as my attorney contacts let me know they received one. ok? till then everyone is in the dark.
Raghu from your prior response. .If { Premium Processing & No Notification & No Return package }
Then { maybe waitlisted …..
Question is – when do we receive package if no notification & PP…reason for asking this question is to know if it has anything to do with April 28th date and how soon will package return.
Attorney’s should start receiving packages in next couple of weeks. I will post an update as soon as my attorney contacts let me know they received one. ok? till then everyone is in the dark.
Hello Raghu,
Has anyone whose application reached on 7th April got selected in he lottery? No receipt yet, Did they not accept applications which reached on 7th? AD/ non PP / Cal.
Yes, my application reached on 7th April got selected in he lottery AD/ non PP / Cal. Got an e-mail from HR and attorney today morning for acceptance. Hope yours is on the way too! Best luck!
Hello Raghu,
Has anyone whose application reached on 7th April got selected in he lottery? No receipt yet, Did they not accept applications which reached on 7th? AD/ non PP / Cal.
Yes, my application reached on 7th April got selected in he lottery AD/ non PP / Cal. Got an e-mail from HR and attorney today morning for acceptance. Hope yours is on the way too! Best luck!
Got email from my employer today morning that I got selected in lottery 🙂
AD/PP guys dont lose hope…you still have a chance.
All the best everyone!
congrats. When employer or attorney receive the notification?
Thanks. Employer still has to forward me notification email. They should have received it either yesterday or today as there was nothing until friday.
Got email from my employer today morning that I got selected in lottery 🙂
AD/PP guys dont lose hope…you still have a chance.
All the best everyone!
congrats. When employer or attorney receive the notification?
Thanks. Employer still has to forward me notification email. They should have received it either yesterday or today as there was nothing until friday.
Hello Raghu,
Mine is AD/PP/CA. Haven’t heard anything yet but still
waiting. Lots of people have already given up. When they say they’re gonna start processing of premium applications on the 28th, doesn’t it
mean that they have to notify such employers of selected and also not selected in the lottery before this day? If this is true, we should get the return package by the 28th I guess. If we do not receive the return
package, can we keep hoping that there’s still a chance?
Thanks.
Pooja – I have one of your comment from yesterday to be featured in a new blog post. I know one other person in your situation. You have HOPE till USCIS returns the package.
If { Premium Processing & No Notification & No Return package }
Then { maybe waitlisted }
If Waitlist.. how long should I wait to hear anything back ?
Final Confirmation is when you get the package back from USCIS with rejection notice. Until then, its’ waiting time.
Is there a time frame/deadline I can expect them to return the package if not selected?
How/why does an application get waitlisted?
Watch the following video – https://www.happyschools.com/h1b-2015-receipt-numbers-lottery-premium-regular-processing-time/
I’m also in AD/PP/CA area. I haven’t heard anything yet
I am Non AD/PP/California , didn’t hear anything till now..
Should I expect positive result. My wife got selected in Lottery and got receipt.
Good luck Jeetu.
Am I supposed to expect positive result, very tensed.
Almost losing my hope.. 🙁
Hello Raghu,
Mine is AD/PP/CA. Haven’t heard anything yet but still
waiting. Lots of people have already given up. When they say they’re gonna start processing of premium applications on the 28th, doesn’t it
mean that they have to notify such employers of selected and also not selected in the lottery before this day? If this is true, we should get the return package by the 28th I guess. If we do not receive the return
package, can we keep hoping that there’s still a chance?
Thanks.
Pooja – I have one of your comment from yesterday to be featured in a new blog post. I know one other person in your situation. You have HOPE till USCIS returns the package.
If { Premium Processing & No Notification & No Return package }
Then { maybe waitlisted }
If Waitlist.. how long should I wait to hear anything back ?
Final Confirmation is when you get the package back from USCIS with rejection notice. Until then, its’ waiting time.
Is there a time frame/deadline I can expect them to return the package if not selected?
How/why does an application get waitlisted?
Watch the following video – http://192.138.19.181/h1b-2015-receipt-numbers-lottery-premium-regular-processing-time/
Thanks Raghu!
I’m also in AD/PP/CA area. I haven’t heard anything yet
I am Non AD/PP/California , didn’t hear anything till now..
Should I expect positive result. My wife got selected in Lottery and got receipt.
Good luck Jeetu.
Am I supposed to expect positive result, very tensed.
Almost losing my hope.. 🙁
I’m Non AD/PP, yet to hear. A lot of PP applicants seem to be giving up hope now that RP applicants have started receiving receipt of lottery success. Is there anything official from USCIS to suggest PP lottery receipts -not visa approvals- will be sent out as a priority before RP receipts? Outside of the obvious email vs postal response times I haven’t seen anything to suggest that PP will be handled as a priority at this stage and wondered if anyone had.
USCIS rarely gives updates on processing status. It’s much more streamlined based on receipts we are receiving compared to last year.
I see… I only ask because in order for RP receipts to have been received in the post from the end of last week/start of this week they must have been handled and posted in parallel with PP email receipts going out via email at the same time.
I could be misunderstanding the process here as USCIS don’t publish much useful information but the fact that we are seeing an influx of people as of yesterday with RP receipts strikes me as a blessing because it means USCIS sent those RP receipts before many selected PP cases had even received a response i.e. it isn’t a sequential process!
I hope that gives people a little lift!
I’m Non AD/PP, yet to hear. A lot of PP applicants seem to be giving up hope now that RP applicants have started receiving receipt of lottery success. Is there anything official from USCIS to suggest PP lottery receipts -not visa approvals- will be sent out as a priority before RP receipts? Outside of the obvious email vs postal response times I haven’t seen anything to suggest that PP will be handled as a priority at this stage and wondered if anyone had.
USCIS rarely gives updates on processing status. It’s much more streamlined based on receipts we are receiving compared to last year.
I see… I only ask because in order for RP receipts to have been received in the post from the end of last week/start of this week they must have been handled and posted in parallel with PP email receipts going out via email at the same time.
I could be misunderstanding the process here as USCIS don’t publish much useful information but the fact that we are seeing an influx of people as of yesterday with RP receipts strikes me as a blessing because it means USCIS sent those RP receipts before many selected PP cases had even received a response i.e. it isn’t a sequential process!
I hope that gives people a little lift!
I am loosing hope now. Lot of rumors from everybody.
sam here AD/PP still no reply
hmmmm…, you have gone Disqus , I think your original message application was good and different, went well with your site design. Any ways good for you , Disqus gives glitches sometimes.
WordPress native commenting is not good when volume of comments is high. Threading limits, can’t be sorted. It’s ok when activity is less. This gives more flexibility to users. Import is stuck 🙂 have contacted support.
hmmmm…, you have gone Disqus , I think your original message application was good and different, went well with your site design. Any ways good for you , Disqus gives glitches sometimes.
WordPress native commenting is not good when volume of comments is high. Threading limits, can’t be sorted. It’s ok when activity is less. This gives more flexibility to users. Import is stuck 🙂 have contacted support.
Non AD/RP/VT waiting with hope…….
same here…
Good Luck Mate 🙂
You got time. Looks like USCIS haven’t started processing general cap non Ad.
Non AD/RP/VT waiting with hope…….
same here…
Good Luck Mate 🙂
You got time. Looks like USCIS haven’t started processing general cap non Ad.
Same here
Raghu quick question,what is the deadline to receive receipts for Pp NON-AD?
There’s no deadline.
Raghu quick question,what is the deadline to receive receipts for Pp NON-AD?
There’s no deadline.
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H Raghu, does following message from HR say my case selected in lottery? Please help to understand.
“I got an email from our attorney last night – The Department of Homeland Security has selected our company’s case within the H-1B allocation and has accepted the case as properly filed based upon a preliminary review of the submission. ”
Yes, your application is selected in the lottery. Open new thread to track your case.
Many thanks Raghu for the clarification! Got relieved from unbelievable tension over last several months! Many thanks again for all the help and updates you have providing since many years! I wish all the best
to everybody waiting for the updates!
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H Raghu, does following message from HR say my case selected in lottery? Please help to understand.
“I got an email from our attorney last night – The Department of Homeland Security has selected our company’s case within the H-1B allocation and has accepted the case as properly filed based upon a preliminary review of the submission. ”
Yes, your application is selected in the lottery. Open new thread to track your case.
Many thanks Raghu for the clarification! Got relieved from unbelievable tension over last several months! Many thanks again for all the help and updates you have providing since many years! I wish all the best
to everybody waiting for the updates!
H Raghu, does following message from HR say my case selected in lottery? Please help to understand.
“I got an email from our attorney last night – The Department of Homeland Security has selected our company’s case within the H-1B allocation and has accepted the case as properly filed based upon a preliminary review of the submission. ”
Yes.
Can at least one person confirm that all three were received – email to employer, email to lawyer and snail mail to employer?
Has anyone reading this received ALL three?
Thanks all 🙂
Nothing comes to employer. It goes to attorney. Email or snail mail.
Hi Raghu,
Any Update on Regular Processing-General Quota
Nope.
Good morning all! Mine was AD/RP/CA case. Received an e-mail from HR this morning.
“I got an email from our attorney last night – The Department of Homeland Security has selected our company’s case within the H-1B allocation and has accepted the case as properly filed based upon a preliminary review of the submission. ”
From this e-mail, I was trying to figure out if our attorney might have received receipt and my case selected in lottery? Please help to understand the message. Thank You.
Is there any hope for PP still?
Yes, People are still receiving receipts for PP be it AD/Non-AD. Have hope.
Thanks for the info
any update on Regular Processing General cap? any one got message ?
Hi Raghu
Any idea on the date of lottery results for RP-General Quota?
Does the lawyer get all the approved receipts for a company in one go. My lawyer informed me that he has received some. AD/RP/Vermont
People who received receipt numbers for AD/RP was it via email or snail mail? Does the USCIS send out e-mails for RP candidates? Please help.
My employer is Microsoft. Did anyone get receipt numbers for Non-Advanced/PP/California? I haven’t got yet and things are not looking good as everyone says 🙁
Did anyone get receipt numbers for Non-Advanced/PP/California? I haven’t got yet and things are not looking good as everyone says 🙁
Is anyone got selected in lottery (PP,AD/RP) whose employer belons to a very small comapny?
Pls reply!!
Thanks…
Yes.I got my Reciept.
AD/PP, Vermont Service Center
Came to know today, my employer had got my receipt last week. I don’t know why, but my attorney hadn’t got any email for me.
Finally, relieved…
To all those who are still waiting, Best of Luck.
Wow,
Congrats!
Now it’s only a matter of time for you 🙂
There’s still hope for all the hopeful people!
Hello!
If you get a receipt number (such as EAC-14-XX-XXXXX), does that necessarily mean that you got selected in the lottery?
Yes!!
You’re lucky!
Thanks! You shall get it by end of the week 🙂
I was informed my employer that I was picked up in the lottery (AD/RP/VT) and thy received my receipt from lawyer. I also received my wife’s status change receipt from USCIS!
Thanks God. I hope everyone will get it.
Lucky you!
Say a prayer for me 🙂
Hi
I am currently on OPT valid till 30th June and working on different internships as part of 20 hours per week rule to maintain my status in my field of study. However I found another different employer who ready filed for my h1 B visa on April 1st and it seems like my sevis record has been updated to 30 th sept. My question is – Is it necessary to be wrking for your employer when h1 b is filed in OPT . If yes, do I need to stop my internships as I have yet not started working for my employer as of yet or I can continue with my internships and start working for my employer from 1st July when cap gap applies?
Please help answer this question?
Non Advanced/ Regular / California. Has anyone heard yet? Does anyone know when results might be expected?
Almost everyone who got receipt today was AD/RP, i guess Non AD applications will be next in queue. Fingers crossed 🙂
Yes! Fingers crossed. I think California is a little slower than Vermont etc.
waiting…
Got Receipt–AD/Regular i dont know which center
are you in india ?
Did yu get at your home address or your attorney got it ?
Guys if its regular processing will i get the notification or my attorney?
Pretty sure your Attorney
Are you California?
Vermount
Raghu, does a pp case ( ad or non ad) havnt receipt notice by now means it over for them…as we can see non pp cases are coming now..
2:: non pp cases today were only from one center or it came from all…
If anyone could please clarify this..
Any one please here…are wes still getting pp cases receipt or its all over?
not sure pp are still getting.i could hear 1 or 2 receiving for pp in anothr sites though…wait till 25th
I haven’t received receipt for AD/PP .Do we still have chances for picking or done?
I am in the same boat and I don’t think it’s looking good. They have started issuing receipts for regular applications, which probably means they are through AD :/
Has California Regular Processing – Non Advanced got any news yet?
Done
i’m in same boat :/ AD/PP still waiting.
I didn’t receive receipt for Non-AD/PP/California.
Should I still expect positive result or need to give up.. very tensed
Do not give up. Still there is a chance until final call.
Got my receipt number for AD/ regular/ Vermont. Best of luck to you all !
I guess you are the first one to get under regular processing.
Guys anyone else ?
I am also regular
AD/RP has started…would expect by 25th or 28th for non ad/rp
I am also under regular non AD….vermont centre…. waiting anxiously!!
Any One got AD/PP receipt today from California Service?
I am PP,AD. Haven’t received anything yet. Do i still have any chances of getting any positive news? Or have i reached the end of the road w.r.t. my H1b?
Does a receipt number mean that I was selected?
Yes, it does. Congrats!
Was your application AD/Regular/PP?
Which center?
Hopes fading for H1B applicants who haven’t received receipts in Premium Processing. Check for updates for April 21, 2014
http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-2015-cap-count-updates/
got picked up AD/ regular processing , california
So relieved..
Congrats. what was the Reciept number ?
lawyers OOO. ll be emailing me tmrw
How were you notified?
Laywer notifed..
So did ISS at skool , saying sevis record updated ill 30th sept.
Hi anyone got receipt for Non-AD/Regular process
New update – http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-2015-cap-count-updates/
Just heard back from my lawyer, got selected in the lottery. It was AD/RP, Vermont center.
Congrats.
Ok, so we can assume receipts for Regular processing are started floating now?
Has anyone received receipt for PP Non Ad.
Yes, my friend received the receipt from Vermont Service center on last Wednesday (04/16/2014). He applied under Non-Advance degree/PP.
Are applicants in PP still receiving notification of being selected? I had no news yet and, of course, already thinking of the worst. In my case I guess the attorney presented it in a California (or closest) USCIS office which I guess is where most work is.
Any insight on this?
Thanks.
My attorney also sent my H1-B application – AD/PP to California. I haven’t heard anything yet … Really worried..
Mine is non-AD and this is getting me mad… I wish they’d release the selected/non-selected once and all together
Same here. AD/PP/CA. No news yet.
Are there anyone out there who has not received any news for AD/PP category?
Still waiting AD/PP/CA
My friend just got notified. Hers was AD/PP/CA. I haven’t heard anything about mine yet. Mine is AD/PP/CA as well. I’m still having some hope. But I’m worried since I am the only employee who has applied for H1-B through my company. And my company hasn’t applied for many H1s in the past either. I am not sure if they take this into consideration or it’s completely random. Worried!!!
Pooja, I’m in the same boat. AD/PP still waiting. I’m the only one my company has applied for H1B.
Ashwin, any news? Was it CA service center for you as well? Please let me know, thanks!
AP, any news?
same here . Non AD PP Vermont still waiting . Checked with my HR ,no update yet.. No Hopes anymore 🙁 . I just hate this randomness of H1B Visa process . Its all madness and randomness.
I’m not sure QUANT’s assumptions are correct.
Hi guess “PP 56,667” CAN NOT AT ALL BE CORRECT.
Also, he says that on April 10th, 1000 applications notified is his guess/assumption.
And also on 11th April, 2700 are notified.
How can we say that all 2700 are PP only.
It can be the case like among 2700 only PP applicants are sent email notifications/receipts.
Also, not sure if they work on weekends !!
We can’t just look at the count at the end of the day and assume all are as PPs.
Correct me if i’m wrong.
Raghu, whats your take on this !!
Ra
Is there such a thing as too much tension? If there is then it is inside me at the moment & it’s killing my sleep!!!
you and me both. I don’t think i’ve been able to sleep peacefully even once in the last 2-3 weeks. At this point, i just want to know!
Hi Raghu
can u please tell when can we expect regular/advance degree receipt no’s.I have applied through a small company in IT.So any hopes………….:).Really worried
Hi Raghu
can u please tell when can we expect regular/advance degree receipt no’s.I have applied through a small company in IT.So any hopes………….:)
Regular Non AD when we should expect lottery results???
hopefully by 28 it should start
Hi ,
Please let me know anyone received receipt for Regular Non Ad.
Thanks in advance.
Hi all,
Is there any update on RP????
Have USCIS started sending reciepts to RP applicants??
thanks!!
still waiting!
Hi Raghu,
Is there any other way to check the status other than uscis website? Because I have seen people complaining that uscis generally doesn’t update it regularly to track the receipt. There are few people where last year receipt number is still in initial review even after approval. Please anyone tell me where to track receipt number. Jai hanuman…
how long are non-AD/PP applicants suggested to wait before they give up their hopes.
i feel you..
atleast till 25th
Has anyone got AD /Regular receipt?
Yes some people got ad/rp receipts
When?
Is it vermont? when was the notifications received? Was it by mail or email?
Hello Raghu,
I am currently working in Automotive domain with over 6.5 years of experience. I chose the US employer through an advertisement in TIMES ASCENT. He conducted the interview at Chennai. The US employer has applied my H1B visa through regular processing. When can we expect the employer being notified about the lottery results. Also, is there any preference of Engineering domain over IT jobs during the approval process of H1B petition. I have done my Masters ( Research) at IIT Madras.
Regards,
Raghu Rajan
Dear,
I am in same boat, but there is no preference to highly qualified people in lottery. Result will be known somewhere by mid may.
Does Uscis inform that all ad and regular receipts are delivered.
As we all know that this time more petitions are Premium. Assume that out of 85 k , Minimum 30 k are belong to Premium category. I wonder, how the USCIS can finish the processing for all these petitions in the 10 working days.
1)Will they start Exactly at 28th April or before itself?
2)Will they throw Simply RFE to make the calender delay for the petition?
3)What is the success rate for the premium applications?
Really not sure how they plan and execute it.
Does anybody has company wise success rate for H1b over the years.
Like
Infi: applied 5000, Selected in Lottery: 4000, Success Rate: 80%
IBM: applied 2500, Selected in Lottery: 2200, Success Rate: 88%
That info can only be obtained via freedom if information act from USCIS.
New Blog Post – http://192.138.19.181/who-should-get-h1b-visa/
Hi Raghu,
I never travelled to US. Even I do not have any Business Visa. My petition is pickedup in the lottery through premium processing. but I am little bit concerned about visa stamping. because I applied this visa from the small consultancy. During interview, if they ask any tough questions I might not able to answer. Can you tell me is there any way to bi pass the visa stamping?
Why did you apply for H1B visa then? You know that you have to attend visa interview to come to USA. If you are scared, then you shouldn’t have applied.
Is there any way to bi pass visa interview by travelling to US on B1 or B2?
Nope. Even ifyou get married to an American Citizen, you have to attend the interview. Other option, that I know is to go in Diplomat Visa.
Siva…u know what?u can sell the H1b to someone else..You will get not less than 5 to 10 laks. If you are ready to sell it to me, please let me know. That way u can bi-pass interview and make gud money as well without working hard..
Admin please publish ..
Hey Dude. No need to worry as long as the information provided by you including your work experience, education details and other relevant certificate are true then nothing to worry. Interview is not tough , I am just guessing I hope you are not scared of English conversation , even in that case don’t worry, interview mostly focus on your petition details. So just be sure about whatever is mentioned in your petition at least. What questions they ask and how to answer you can visit http://www.immihelp.com , you will find lot of examples here on h1 or l1 interview. If you have more doubt the let us know what “tough” questions you have in your mind, may be then people on forum can help you out. Interview by pass not possible , if you are scared of visa interview then dude how will you face job interviews there is US, I think that is really tough 🙂 .
I don’t think the interview is hard. You have good amount of time to prepare. There is good amount of information available on different websites and blogs.
So don’t worry.
This is why the system sucks. Because people like you who have never even set a foot in this country can get a visa over people who have been studying and working here for years. You shouldn’t have applied.
Raghu,
When are the checks cashed for the people who are selected ? Is it done the same day as the lottery or as and when the receipt is sent out to them ?
Hard to predict 🙂
Does anyone know how many applications for AD ?
Hi Raghuram ,
Please reply ASAP .
i have applied by Premium processing general category . till now i have not received any updates or receipt numbers . So upto what date i can have hope . !!!!!!!!!!!
Till the package is sent back.
Well said
but as i have applied in premium processing so it has to be cleared before they start for regular processing application . So i think there should be any time frame . and premium processing will start by Apr 28 . So is it if i am not getting any updates by Apr 28 then NO hopes ……..
on an average how long can non-AD/PP applicants are suggested to wait
He says it doesn’t mean he is picked up in the lottery
It means selected in the lottery but review and approval is pending. That’s the processing that’s supposed to start on 28 par for PP.
My friend got a receipt and law firm sent him this If USCIS implements a lottery AND YOUR CASE IS ACCEPTED IN THE LOTTERY, USCIS will issue a receipt notice for your filing on or after April 28th. Once we receive the receipt notice, we will enter the receipt number in your ImmSTAR® record.Beginning on May 1, please check your ImmSTAR® record periodically for real-time updates on your case. Once a receipt number is issued, you will be able to track the status of your case online by clicking the USCIS hyperlink in ImmSTAR®. If you receive a receipt, your case has been selected for processing (but does NOT mean that your case has been approved).
If your case is rejected because it was not received in the lottery (if a lottery is required), we will receive a rejection notice at some point in the month of May, and your database entry in ImmSTAR® will NOT reflect a receipt notice. Again, beginning on May 1, please check your ImmSTAR® record periodically to see whether your case has been receipted by USCIS.
Hi Raghu,
Thanks for this amazing website. It has been my sole comfort while waiting. Today my employer received a letter from Immigration services. It is a I-797C form with a receipt number. WAC-14-135-xxxxx. Is this the confirmation that I have been selected in the lottery? My application was Non AD, PP at the California Centre.
Congrats. You are selected in the lottery.
Hi ANI, Congrats! so when did you receive today? Your case was PP and you did not notified by email, you got to know through letter?
Getting a receipt doesn’t mean you are selected in the lottery. It means your file was accepted. Everybody whose application wasn’t rejected gets it.
Uscis is issuing receipts only to applications selected in lottery. Now processing will being.
Hi Ani,
My application was Non- AD/PP/CA , But till now I didnt hear anything from my attorney ? does that mean I am not selected ?
wait till 25th
The whole thing is unnerving and my anxiety level is 35 on a scale of one to ten. (Okay, just needed to vent that. I feel better now.)
Well said. You are in this situation for first time. I have been doing this since 2007 and covering H1B topics since then. I have seen so many such emotions and sleepless nights. You guys are awake to see the status and I’m awake to see if any new updates are out from USCIS.
Appreciate your efforts. Great job!
Guys,
Can please anyone tell me the last date to recieve the AD/PP/CA reciept numbers if picked in lottery, i just asked my attorney, he said today is the last date and if we don’t get by today then it’s done ..
It can take upto June.
Previous year my colleague got the receipt in the first week of may for AD/PP/CA.
Don’t lose hopes.
There are still many like us.
Thanks SDV, Its giving hope! First week of May, does it mean he got receipt after USCIS has started PP visa processing? Is it possible?
Wat do u mean by AD
Advanced Degree.. like an M.B.A.
Heard from people on other sites said they’ve received paper receipt AD/Non-PP/CA. I just checked with my hr and the check has not yet cashed.
Where did you heard this ?
What forums did you read this on?
one person from here: http://192.138.19.181/h1b-2015-receipt-numbers-lottery-premium-regular-processing-time/
two from here: http://www.mitbbs.com/article_t/JobHunting/32669571.html
it was a couple both got picked and got the notice this morning
Anyone Ad/ RG processing / CA heard back yet !
No haven’t
Still waiting.. Non Adv/reg processing..
(AD/regular /CA) any body got it?
Sign-up to receive updates about H-1B, Green Card and Career Tips : http://192.138.19.181/get-h1b-updates
Anyone got any replies for AD/Non Premium Processing?
Thanks God for helping me.
Thank you all for sharing and supporting.
Finally got the hard copy of reciept.
Never got email to lawyer.
AD/PP/VT
notice date April 13
Reciept : EAC14133xxxxx
Again Thank you very much.
Did you get hard copy? Or your employer received?
Thank you,
I havent received any receipt yet…if i dont receive it by 28th april…does that mean i am not selected?
Have hope ya U will surely get! U r AD PP which category.
Would you guys attend an webinar/hangout about H1B. You can connect with others and learn about updates. What say? I will try to get an attorney, if not its will be just me and folks in this thread.
What say?
Sounds grt!
Sounds great!
Sounds great!
One suggestion: make it necessary for folks to email questions beforehand to maintain some structure.
Thank you!
I have ton of questions from this thread 🙂
Any one got a receipt notice for PP today? Haven’t seen anyone posting on the forum today on the same…
today is a holiday!
Waiting for the receipt desperately
Hopefully so!! Do you know this for certain?
Raghu,
Do you think the new USCIS update implies that both premium and regular will get their receipts by or before April 28, but then PP will be processed sooner?
Or does it mean that non-PP will have to wait until May to get their receipts?
Same Question posted by Q earlier 🙂
if x company has applied for 5 visas, on oher hand MNC applied for 95 visas,,,Lottery for 10 out of 100 has to be made….
Mates look at the probability then.
there is really nooooo chance for small companies to get in..
correct me if m wrong
Probability is higher for large firms with more applications.
I’m not sure that’s accurate. There are MANY companies – literally MANY – who are trying to sponsor an international candidate first time and they are usually skeptical what they are getting into, they usually start by sponsoring one candidate for the first year – specially the newer smaller companies. I cannot imagine that contributing to the lottery in any way.
Previous years data : Top 5 employers account for 37% of H1B visa used.
I have also raised the same doubt on this blog last week. In my opinion uscis does takes this into consideration so that every firm has equal chances. Infact it sounds only logical if we file visa from small firms as it will provide more chances for winning lottery.
Nah that only means you never taught proper math or you were lazy at school.
Probability is the same it’s 40% per person to get in.
Estimated number of accepted petitions however is 2 for the small company and 38 for the big one.
edit> minor typos
were taught
and the estimates given for 100 people in current situation of the regular cap lottery
Do you think the new USCIS update implies that both premium and regular will get their receipts by April 28, but then PP will be processed sooner?
Or does it mean that non-PP will have to wait until May to get their receipts?
Thanks!
Hi Raghu,
Any idea when the lotteryz gonna happen for Non Premium applicants. My employer has filed my application alongwith thousands of other applications under the Non Premium quota of 65K. Well now the Master degree quota who have not been selected during the 1st round of lottery, will be merged and would be given a second chance. What are the chances actually for applicants like me?
Lottery has already been done U will get to know u r selected or not by april end from ur HR or attorney ask them!
Hello Raghu, Does USCIS lottery guarantees every employer gets least one H1B? Say for example X employer file Only One H1B petition does X employer’s one H1B will be picked up in lottery?
Nope
If its the case…..then small companies won’t get selected anymore in this race
since it is a “random” selection, size of the employer does not really matter here.
I’m also curious to know about this…
I have also raised the same doubt on this blog last week. In my opinion uscis does takes this into consideration so that every firm has equal chances. Infact it sounds only logical if we file visa from small firms as it will provide more chances for winning lottery.
The size of employer doesnt matter because if you assume that out of 172k application 72 k application is from top 5 company and 100k from small small employers so random selection can choose 85 which are from small small and the top 5 company s 72k can notake it thru lottery and at the same time it could be like otherway around.all 72 k from top 5 company can get selected and rest of 13k could be from small employers..so random selection or lottery can not make any benifit for top 5 company s 72k employee but yes there is always higher chance of getting more number selected from those top companys because total nber of their applications are high in number so probability of getting selected is also higher.but again lottery pr random selection doesnt have choise for top company and small company.afterall its all about the luck and every one get who deserve and who dont get selected means its not their time yet to get.nothing we can achieve before right time and more than luck.
I was nt selected even last year lottery and this year also waiting AD/RP/
So guys have trust have hope and passion.hard work will get back to us one day in any form if we have done it with 100% .
I fall under the Master’s quota and work for a reputed company. Other 2 employees from my company already received their lottery receipt numbers on Monday and I am still waiting. Does that mean, my application is rejected ? There are no updates from my lawyer or immigration department. It is unnerving
Same is the case with me.
Employees from my workplace got their receipts on Monday.. I am still waiting.
Was your application filed under PP?
Mine is AD/PP/CA..
All the best and keep notifying.
Mine is PP. Not sure what is AD/CA.
I am also AD/PP/CA, work for a reputed company. I also did not hear anything yet, till when we should wait? Hoping to hear soon!
Wait till april end bfr u come to conclusion.Last time master PP got till may 1st week.Praying for u..All the best
How long should I wait for the receipt number before jumping into any conclusion? Mine is AD/PP.
Anyone notified from vermont center. EAC receipt ?
Yes. My husband got it. Non AD PP
Hi Raghu,
Does the message from USCIS means that they will also start AD processing from 28 April?
Thanks
Means all PP including AD and general cap will start from 28th.
Anyone received notification or Receipt number starting with LIN from Nebraska? If yes, please reply.
Nebraska is not processing h1b.
Only Vermont and Califonia process H1B? then from where chicago area applicants will get notification?
These might go to California SC.
Chicago mostly Vermont EAC
Anybody got non master non premium?
Based on the USCIS data tracker and some assumptions, I estimate that PP applicants will all have notified by Monday 21/Apr (assuming no processing over the long weekend). Regular petitions should start getting notifications thereafter and rejection letters will also start being sent. Some people (both PP & Reg) not selected may yet be waitlisted (20pc chance).
Assumptions:
a. EAC & WAC are processing at the same rate
b. Both EAC & WAC select roughly equal number of petitions (42500)
c. Ratio of PP to Regular petitions: 2 to 1
Petitions notified
10-Apr-14 WAC1413151000 1,000
11-Apr-14 WAC1413252700 2,700
12-Apr-14 WAC1413353600 3,600
13-Apr-14 WAC1413453300 3,300
14-Apr-14 WAC1413554400 4,400
15-Apr-14 WAC1413654550 4,550
16-Apr-14 WAC1413754450 4,450
17-Apr-14 WAC1413854400 4,400
TOTAL 28,400
EAC (assumed same rate as WAC) 28,400
GRAND TOTAL 56,800
Less: Transfers etc (10%) 5,680
New H1B 51,120
Visa cap 85,000
Yet to be notified 33,880
Less: Regular 28,333
PP yet to be notified 5,547
No of days left for PP notifications 1
Total petitions 172,000
PP 114,667
Regular 57,333
Petitions chosen 85,000
PP 56,667
Regular 28,333
u mean if it is pp we have more chance of picking or because of more pp we have lot of pp’s notified
Less: Transfers etc (10%) 5,680
Which Transfers are cap Exempted ? I think L1 to H1 is not..
what will be the chances of getting recipt number , by this monday 21. and the application was done in premium processing..
when you say regular, is it only the regular one, Those applied in regular processing) or Is it some thing that some one did not got selected in the first 20000, then they were moved to 65000 regular applications.
With the limited info available this is a very good educated guess. Apparently California started notifying before the Vermont service so probably notifications will arrive until Wednesday next week, don’t you think?
That guess is correct.
Does this mean, that roughly 50K petitions have been notified ?
No official count available. So there’s not a lot we can infer.
Does this mean, that roughly 50K petitions have been notified ? This blog updated on 16th april that petitions are being notified.
on what basis regular count was declared as 28,333 and PP as 58,667 ?
He just assumed that till friday USCIS notified all PP applicants so on the average number of applications been reported in last week he calculated for both center and multiply with 2 and total number he minus from 85000 so remaining number is around 28k and he assumes as RP applications.
We are also assuming that only 85,000 are picked. There is a good possibility that they have a buffer for both AD and regular quota.
It means they are sending receipt no. on Saturdays and Sundays also..Are they working on holidays.I don’t agree..to this.
Guys as far as I know None of Normal/Regular processing habe got receipt.As per my knowledge.How can we conclude 50k!
By this logic many of normal regular processing should have got by this number but none have got as I know.So guess might be not so gud!
QUANT your guess “PP 56,667” is NOT AT ALL CORRECT.
Also, you say that on April 10th, 1000 applications notified is your guess.
And also on 11th April, 2700 are notified.
How can you say that all 2700 are PP only.
It can be the case like among 2700 only PP applicants are sent email notifications/receipts.
Don’t just look at the count at the end of the day and assume all are as PPs.
Correct me if i’m wrong.
Raghu,Does today’s update mean all the lotteries for PP candidates are sent receipts ?
Raghu, what’s the difference between today’s alert and the one they issued in the end of march about april 28 premium processing? Is there any new information/Does it indicate anything?
They confirmed PP will being on 28th. Previous one – no later than 28th.
I don’t think this means that everyone who was picked in the lottery has been notified. Does it?
Hi Raghu, I think the alert says it will begin by Apr 28th. (USCIS to Begin Premium Processing of H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions by April 28, 2014). This alert is not different than the first one….please post the link where it said it will begin PP on 28th…thank you.
This says will pp will begin on 28th. Check in USCIS / news / alerts.
Latest Update from USCIS on Premium Processing : See April 17, 2014 section in this article.
If I did not get any mail regarding lottery selection till now,does that mean I wont be getting Visa?
Hi Raghu,
Same question .. Do the AD/PP will still get receipts till April 28th? It would be very helpful to get some details..
Thanks,
What happens after H1B Visa Lottery Seelction ( video)
http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-approval-process-1
What happens if the case does not get selected on the lottery?
Watch this video for the answer :
http://192.138.19.181/what-is-h1b-visa-lottery/
When can we expect Non-AD/Reg receipt numbers from USCIS?
Do you mean that PP guys are getting their receipts or all the PP guys who were selected got the receipts ??
Hi Raghu,
Thank you so much for this… I have been refreshing this site every 10 mins.
Could you please share a link or tell us what happens next after receiving reciept saying that u r application is picked in lottery?
Receiving receipt = selected. Wait for approval 🙂
Thanks Raghu. When can we get approval notice ? I mean in which month?
Premium – within 15 days without any RFE.
Oh ok what about regular then?
No updates as yet.
Hey Any One got AD/PP receipt today from California Service?
No not yet..we are still waiting
Premium processing started in the sense, does the lottery was executed just for premium processing? Or Lottery for 80,000 is over and they started verifying from Premium filled people. Or all together Lottery will be performed latter?
Hi Karthik – The lottery process has been completed for all. USCIS has started sending receipts for Premium petitions first (which were selected in lottery) via Email. Regular petitions selected in lottery will get receipts via USPS mail soon.
I applied as NON-AD PP and have not received the receipt yet. Does that mean I was not picked ? nervous….it’s for my life
Hi guys anybody got receipt for Non-AD/Regular Process ????
AD/PP got selected and notified today from CA center
when did your lawyer receive this
How will USCIS notify the attorney ? does it through email or documents ?
Have anyone got notification from Chicago center?
I am still waiting for my approval. Its PP and AD. I haven’t got any news from my attorney.
Same here! Still waiting…
Same here
still they are sending I guess..i am eagarly waiting..
Haven’t heard anything yet for AD PP CA. Anyone who received confirmation please notify. Thanks.
I just emailed my attorney and she informed me that she did receive some emails with premium processing receipts. However she did not receive anything in my case. I think I did not get selected. I’ve no clue what to do now.
There are about 172, 000 applications. If all applicants sign the petition, it will move things around with the law. I urge all the readers of this blog to view the petition here and decide if it is worth your one minute.
Thank you,
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/allow-h1b-applicants-who-were-not-selected-fy2015-lottery-temporary-work-authorization/2VyMkNyr
If you want to give this a kick try to spread out everywhere outside this blog (fb, twitter, other blogs). Now the signatures are collected slower than would be enough to get 100k by May 14
hi Raghu ,
I got my receipt number on 04/12/14 , AD/PP Vermont center. when I put my receipt number EAC141335XXXX on USCIS case tracker , it says it cant recognize the number . do you know how long it might take them to update the receipt numbers ?
Its not EAc, its WAC
ok , yes it works if I put wac141335XXXX. it says the processing is done from California center , but I received the email from Vermont center .
WAC (West) is for California service center
EAC (East) is for Vermont service center
Any one non AD / Regular got receipt numbers from Vermont?
It seems they haven’t started for NON AD/REG. Let me know if anyone gets it.
Any AD / Non-premium processing California Center head anything yet ?
Raghu,
Please let me know when i can hear about lottery result
Regular proccessing…
http://192.138.19.181/h1b-2015-receipt-numbers-lottery-premium-regular-processing-time/
non AD /PP/ Vermont no information yet? Still can I hope for selection?
Got Mine _WAC1413 ,PP ,REGULAR Q,,,the recipt was issued in 10 th of april ,just ricived today , good luck for all , BYT please share this link to help the ones who will not selcted we may save them also
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/allow-h1b-applicants-who-were-not-selected-fy2015-lottery-temporary-work-authorization/2VyMkNyr
Just got my WAC number. relieved
Congrats was this PP or reg – masters or general and which center ?
PP/AD masters Anita
Any AD/PP/VSC petitions selected today? haven’t seen anything today..
AD/PP/VSC still waiting…not selected last year. Testing my luck again !!
Did you get any news about your application ?
some of my friends applying for regular PP are receiving numbers from CA just hours ago
You meant regular processing got receipt number? was it through email or by post?
Any idea if California Center sending receipts for PP in General??
Got my H1 picked PP/Non AD
Hi Raghu,
I am very cruise to know if USCIS will send applicant’s list to their employers for those whose application is picked in the lottery
And another question is Normal processing applicant got their receipt numbers or any information about their lottery pickup..Pls help me on this
Any idea if California Center started delivering receipts for PP in General Quota ??
Does anyone who filed under Advanced Degree and Regular Processing got receipt number?
NO waiting waiting
Still waiting !
Still waiting!!
Guys,
I just received my receipt number. Non-AD/ PP / Vermont.
Good luck!!
Congrats !! Is it just the receipt number or you got the H1 Approval ?
Receipt number
Can you track your case status by receipt # on USCIS website?
Anyone here got a receipt non-AD/PP???? Atlanta field office
Just wondering, why cant USCIS inform all the selected petitions through e-mail rather than regular mail for Non-PP?
Sending email is much faster/easier/convenient than regular mail? Since most of the process is though online, they can send email to the employer/attorney than printing and mailing.
Is it because they want to inform only PP first n fast because they paid more? or some administrative hurdle or resource crunch?
Any thoughts?
Extensions are cap exempt. Can we expend to temporary lift the cap as in 2000-2001?
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/allow-h1b-applicants-who-were-not-selected-fy2015-lottery-temporary-work-authorization/2VyMkNyr
Agreed and Done , mine was the 3rd Vote.
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Done !!
The fact you’re just afraid to go back to where you’re from doesn’t really sound as a valid argument, for me, for you to get the preference on the visa. The only argument that should be valid is that US economy will greatly benefit from your work. What you do is to try to discriminate outsiders from the american system of education. Unfortunately it’s better for the economy to get qualified workers from different educational systems. This way experiences, ideas, knowledge can mix. Also this way US economy can swallow the best professionals from different economies and thus the competition of the best companies will stay in the US.
This petition sound almost like the guys crying that we’re taking the Americans jobs…
Absolutely right.
Anyone AD/Regular processing who got their receipt number?
Not Yet still waiting ! Please update if you get it !
AD/regular processing california
still waiting to hear back
Any news of the AD/PP Nebraska center?
Hey, i am currently on OPT. My Employer did not file my H1B under masters quota because i did my masters from a Private University and i was not aware of the fact that i cannot apply in Masters Cap because my masters is from a For Profit/Private University. Therefore, i applied in Regular Quota. Anybody suffering from the same situation?
This might not be true. Talk to attorney I have interviewed.
nope. your attorney is true. profit universities do not come under masters quota. ur attorney did the correct one
Yes. You are correct.
Any news/update from California service center? if receipts started delivering.
yeah, i think Cali is in full swing today. Heard more people getting receipts from there than Vermont. Check Trackitt. they have a case tracker and almost all the new ones for today are from Cali.
Case tracker in HSB should be live in a day.
I have heard only OPT candidates getting receipt from California Center. Any idea if receipts are received for regular quota ?
I got receipt for OPT PP for Vermont center. But still not able to track status. But got receipt number.
I work in California and my attorney applied for AD PP. I’m on OPT Extension. Haven’t heard anything yet.
So this is your last try right?
Right :(. Worried.
Singh,
I too had the same problem. But my Sevis has been updated to H1B processing. My attorney said that there might be some glitches to the tracking site as it is maintained by third party customer.
Kumar
Nothing yet are you Reg or PP and Masters or General ?
Reg
Yes, I got picked up already on April 11th. My attorney informed me after 3 days late on April 14th. Ehh last 3 days were really crazy days..good luck friends!!!
Congrats. What category did u apply in? and What center?
PhD from USA/PP – Vermont center
Hi PK,
can you track you case status by the receipt number online?
Any news from California centers?
Got great news today morning from attorney. AD. PP. Vermont. Keep praying. God will never let you down. Going to temple right now.
Congrats!
When was the email generated from USCIS? was it this morning or over the weekend? please advise.
EAC 14 132 XXXXX.
Hi Rajan,
can you track your case status by the receipt # online?
Can anyone confirm if the checks for Non-AD/ Non PP cases are started to be cleared.
Pls share.
Hey guys,
I got my receipt number from vermont center yesterday. I hold a master degree and in premium processing. This website is really useful, thank you and good luck.
Congrats!! your wait is over 🙂
Hi,
can you track your case status by the receipt # online?
Chance of getting selected for regular application is:
58000/152500*100=38%
58000 might be higher. We don’t know how many unused h1b1 got moved to this year. So you can say 38% to 40%.
Hi sudha urs is PP AD or Regular!
Regular with normal processing
istn’t the chance 65k/(172,5k-20k) ~~ 42.5%
or am I missing something. They’ll definitely use all the cap this year and SG Chile cap is apart from regular 65k cap.
if you read 38% selection seems somewhat encouraging..however if you say 62% rejection then it is more disappointment…only 38 people out of 100 here are selected. you need to be damn lucky to get in it.
Gentlemens,
Any body received the receipt number from Non AD(Non Master), Premium processing from Vermont center? I just want to know whether vermont has released it for Non AD people or not. Please help us if you get to know from your friends or colleagues. Please post
have the same question… Still waiting=(
Does any one get reciept numbers from california service center ?
If any, Kindly update..
I applied under AD , PP Vermont center. I still dint hear anything from uscis . should I consider mine as rejected/not picked ?
Same boat. I think they are still working on it and have only send out around 1000 on Friday (from each service center). hang in there. There’s nothing else we can do right now 🙂
Anyone from the Advanced degree via non-premium processing heard anything from the California Center yet ?
Even m waiting for the same news.. Do post as soon as u hear anything. Mine is also AD/regular processing through California center
Same boat, even I have AD/Regular processing via California center. Do post if you get any updates .
Hey Mine got picked today, Surprisingly, Vermont center is working even today. I got my email at 8.31AM 4/13, AD/ PP Vermont
All the best to others guys.
Wow Sweet Congrats ! There seem to be only updates from the Vermont center looks like they got a bulk load of applications.
Are you in premium cap?
Master or non master degree?
Please tell
Hi,
can you track you case status by receipt # online?
Hello ,
Anybody had receive their receipt number for general category.
Thanks
Raghu and friends need your thoughts on this.
Does uscis lottery distinguishes between a large mnc and a small desi consultant while assigning h1b to them. I heard from a friend that there are more chances of small consultants to get picked in lottery.
Because if the uscis system just gives h1b based on simple probability then big mnc will get more quota.
Eg one company files 100000 petitions then by simple math they should get 42000 h1b this year. But uscis does not do that and will not give so much h1b to single company.
This is same as they assign green card to specific country not by population or any other parameter
Please confirm if the above theory makes sense. Thanks
Random selection doesn’t give preference is given to company or degree or skills. Roll the dice and pick the winners.
Raghu, they say it’s random.. But do u truly believe it’s really “random”? I doubt that.
I don’t think it really matters. Applications are not delivered in order. Lets hope its’ random.
Companies with a high amount of H1b applications have to pay more.. That suggests that they already sort the companies based on number of applications. I think they conduct multiple lotteries.
All companies pay the same.
Companies with larger number of employees pay higher h1b fees.
Nope. If they have over 50% of employees in h1 they used to pay more but I think that expired.
The rule still holds. Companies with more than 50% workforce with H1B visas pay a higher visa fee.
1) Processing fee still depends on the size of the company
2) The lottery is truly random, if any regulation favored one company over another you’d see a lot of law suits against US gov from companies like MSFT or IBM GOOG VMWare or FB and believe me they’d fight.
3) Find me a company that can find 100k reasonable candidates (that fill the criteria) and that is willing to pay something around 300M$ for processing fees and then around at least 7B$ in salaries (70k$ each employee). Even if it’s outsourcing company I doubt they’d have that much resources. Look at the biggest H1b’ers MSFT only tries for 1k as well as IBM.
Anyone from Regular, non AD received their Receipt #?
Did anyone revived reciept number for general cap…
Or is it AD what they have started notifying…
My friend just got an email from our lawyer , she got her Receipt no but I didn’t get mine. We both are working at the same company and our lawyer is also same. Mine is also PP. Please help me. Thank you.
Neha, are you AD PP?
I applied as AD PP. My friend got email but me and other 3 members are still waiting. So there are people like you.
Yup, I applied under Advance Degree/ Premium processing.
My friend got receipt no. email from USCIS via our attorney on 11th April, 2014. But attorney hasn’t received any email confirmation from USCIS for my file.
keep a week time buffer even my friend havent received hopefully in a week we shld get keep me updated
Hey Mine got picked today, Surprisingly, Vermont center is working even today. I got my email at 8.31AM 4/13, AD/ PP.
Petition filed for PhD/PP. Yet no news…staying positive..
Congrats who got selected 🙂
Be Happy.. It’s Not the End of the World!!!
Would you prefer a commenting system to like, dislike comments, sort and vote?
I would prefer to see newest comments. I see on the top the total # of comments but it’s difficult to go through the thread to figure out which of them are new.
With threaded comments newest is buried inside.
Hello Raghu,
Just a suggestion: With nested comments, it becomes a little difficult to type in as the text shrinks. Well, I should be much more worried about my H1 right now…lol. anyway…staying positive!
I can reduce nesting level but that affects conversation.
Hi Raghu, I hear PP under AD applications are getting receipts. have you heard anyone under AD regular processing get receipt?
Thanks.
Refer to today’s video/ post.
Yes they are. AD regular, and even non-AD regular. They’re not doing it any particular order– maybe because they have time till the 28th for PP.
Mine is PP AD, I din’t received receipt number today, do I have any hope or all PP AD’s will get receipt number today itself, my friends are saying who din’t get receipt number today means they din’t get picked up :(, don’t know what’s my application status :(.
IT’s okay. they’ve only done a limited number. Check this out: https://www.balglobal.com/News/News/Details/tabi…
Does that mean who didn’t get the receipt no today they didn’t get picked up ? I am not able to open up the link
keep week time buffer even my friend havent received hopefully in a week we shld get keep me updated
Sign-up to receive updated ONLY about H-1B Visa.
Link to sing-up – http://goo.gl/HFfEtj
Hi Ragu,
My employer applied H1B last year and Unfortunately it didn’t picked up in last year lottery. Again this is applied for me and I hoping this year it got picked up in the lottery.Does USISC will give any preference to the persons which are not picked up last year?
Nope. All new applications are treated the same.
Receipt is coming out!!! I heard from my friend that he got his… Lucky guy… Let’s pray for us now…
My lawyer received the reciept number this morning and shared with my employer and me. Thanks to Almighty.
are you under AD and PP application?
yes
I’m in Masters/PP for this year. I’m being offered another client position through the same employer (the one that filed H1). Any thoughts?
wait so did you get your receipt number already?
When will RP start getting reciept number?
They have started notifying regular (non-PP), non advanced degree too.
Will RP start recieving reciept number after 28th April?
There are people on other forums who’ve started receiving receipt notifications. good luck everyone!
which forum
trackitt’s h1b tracker has a new, AD, PP H1B case
This forum doesn’t have any receipts for fy2015
it was received on 2014. filed on april 1 and accepted yesterday– so it is this year’s H1B receipt.
read US CIS website on how to decichiper receipt codes. First two digits represent fiscal year. that guy just posted receipt from 2014fy.
http://www.immihelp.com/immigration/decipher-uscis-case-receipt-number.html or here
I have recieved my receipt number as EAC1413152794- Premium Processing Receipt
Congrats.
Receipt notifications for Premium are underway to attorneys via email… Regular way to go… Best scenario end of month worst June.. Based on FY2014. If you are on advance degree… Get with your DSO after April 28th
No, regulars AD and non-AD have been notified too.
Check the latest video here – http://192.138.19.181/h1b-2015-receipt-numbers-lottery-premium-regular-processing-time/
Thanks for sharing this video…
You bet.
What’s the approx Number for masters Cap?
Not published by uscis.
Was last year’s number for the masters cap ever published?
Us cis news releasesnever has masters cap data
Yes. You can find it from visa – h1b visa page
Raghu, any chance you can give us the link to the page which has info for last year’s master’s cap?
I thought they had the count last year. My bad. It wasn’t published. Following is the press release last year.
http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-2014-cap-count-124000-regular-advanced-degree/
US CIS NEVER publishes this data!
They have published this in previous years. I have record of that in several posts here. They haven’t published it last and this year.
Example –
http://192.138.19.181/h1b-visa-2013-cap-count/
Wowthisreallydetailed.Theyseemtobedoingthatonlyforyearswithoutlottery
Hi Raghu,
You are doing a Excellent job here 🙂 !!! Its been informative & helpful for ppl like me who are applying for first time.
Could you please tell me what will be the processes post getting the receipt number ?
when will we get to know any updates on visa approval / rejected status
Hi
My employer sent me fedex reference on 31st march. I noticed that there was a name spell miss in my name. When I ask him , he says this can be ammended once my application is picked up. I agree to this as it makes sense to do only if its picked up. But what are chances of RFE or rejections in this case. What is the procedure for amendment ?
Amendment is easy, attorney will take care if it.
Hi,
Please check how much time will it take to reach unselected filings to employer as lottery happend yesterday as per UCSIS
thanks,
srini
Updates here as well
http://www.uscis.gov/news
Hi,
Mine is filed under PP.
When can I expect to hear anything from my emp or attorney..
U will know within this month i think going by last year status my friend got on April 17 last year for PP
Submit your questions you have about lottery. I’m going to be talking to an attorney tomorrow morning.
Could you ask what the timeline looks like? Now that the lottery is being done, when can PP applicants expect to hear back. And do we hear back either way or just if you are accepted?
Hi,
The check deposit should also indicate whether or not the petition was picked in the lottery. When would this take place (approx)? Appreciate your response
Wehn you talk to lawyer can you ask any idea on Masters degree count?
Does anyone know or guesstimate how many Advanced Degree Petitions were applied ?
Raghu, I like to hear it from you please.
40k to 50k
No more updates needed from this site or other. Now the only cure is your lawyer.
Even the lawyers are in a limbo right now. I wish they’d said something about notifications.
Couple more days if not weeks of painful waiting and that’s gonna be it 🙁 I gave up mentally already
Did you know it took 3 months for some folks to get receipt number in regular processing. Good luck.
some people got in month some got in 3 monts in regular its very random
DY, are you masters/PP, masters/regular, or regular/regular?
According to an attorney it might take several weeks for USCIS to send out receipts.
But if a case is not accepted, USCIS will return the entire package, but typically this happens after all accepted cases have been assigned EAC numbers
I am masters.Not sure which type yet as my attorneyhasn’t confirmed yet but judging from the previous correspondencewith him my guess is premium. On April 1 they sent an email saying not to expect updates for 2-3 weeks which corresponds to premium more or less.
USCIS had announced that they would begin premium processing for H-1B cap cases no later than April 28.
Looking back at last year’s timeline some premium processing cases were approved as early as April 15, 2013 and rejected packets returned to the attorneys starting May 1st week. It appears we might have a longer timeline this year
Has anyone received a receipt number??
Same Question. Receipt number anyone?
on another forum, there are hundreds of Recipt number . For E.g. one is WAC1413250506
This receipt is for the last fiscal year
WAC1413250506 receipt number got selected yesterday and this case is being processed in California Service Center. So this is correct info.
This receipt is from the last fiscal year. First two digits are the fiscal year
Dude. This case is for current year. First two digit represent current year.
This guy has applied for FY2015 which starts from oct 1,2014.
Sha..Sta.Wi..Then?
Shallnotstaywith15then?
Shall it not start with 15 then?
uscis updated that it has received 172500 applications, and already lottery has been done.
USCIS received about 172,500 H-1B petitions during the filing period which began April 1, including petitions filed for the advanced degree exemption. On April 10, 2014, USCIS completed a computer-generated random selection process, or lottery, to select enough petitions to meet the 65,000 general-category cap and 20,000 cap under the advanced degree exemption.
USCIS received about 172,500 H-1B petitions
Here it is guys – “USCIS received about 172,500 H-1B petitions during the filing period which began April 1, including petitions filed for the advanced degree exemption. On April 10, 2014, USCIS completed a computer-generated random selection process, or lottery, to select enough petitions to meet the 65,000 general-category cap and 20,000 cap under the advanced degree exemption. For cap-subject petitions not randomly selected, USCIS will reject and return the petition with filing fees, unless it is found to be a duplicate filing.”
Good luck everyone!! Prayers to all
Jesus bless us!
Guys, USCIS for 172,500 applications for FY 2015. Speechless.
This number is something below expectation, we were expecting 200,000+ petitions for FY 2015. So, we have a very good chance of random selection which < 1:2 ratio. Let's hope for the best, guys. Good Luck everyone (including me).
It’s insane right? Lot of people will be affected.
Yes of course, Raghu. Many people would be affected if it is their last chance for H1, especially Master’s and PHD students.
The number of petitions USCIS received is INSANE!! Whoaaa! I can’t imagine … it is less than 50% chance for getting selected..A coin flip would be better than this lottery!
Ridiculous system and no lobby to change it! 85,000 cap for 300 million + population country does not make any sense!!! 🙁
Where are you based? India or USA?
I am talking about the US. I am neither Indian nor American but does it matter? I am in the same boat with everyone else who applied for H1B. The cap system sucks. I wish they did a temporary increase as they’ve done back in FY 2001 – FY 2002
Based out of US! I fall under Advanced Degree cap…
Good luck.
Same here. Not hoping for anything
I have seen so many lotteries for H1 and see this frustration every time.
I really don’t know what to say or do. There is nothing you can do about this system. Just regret you ever dared participating in this mess.
Yup 100% correct.
I was not expecting this number. that’s A LOT of applications. there is a very real chance that more than half of us might not make it through. Good luck everyone. Prayers all around!
That’s a certainty. More than half will be left off
Also i wish they said how many advanced degree and regular. Atleast we could calculate a probability for Masters ppl. Stressful, man.
I am pretty sure it’s not more than 50% chance for Master’s cap either
That’s a comforting thought. Thanks..
http://www.uscis.gov/news/uscis-reaches-fy-2015-h-1b-cap-0
zero chance 🙁
Let’s try to keep things matter of fact and see how things turn out as opposed to blaming the system because we may all not quite know if there’s anything that really warrants change.
We live in a non-ideal world
As a matter of fact system sucks. There are ways to design the process better if they wanted
172,500 H-1B petitions
http://192.138.19.181/172500-h1b-visa-2015-petitions-lottery-complete/
Update from USCIS – USCIS received about 172,500 H-1B petitions during the filing period which began April 1, including petitions filed for the advanced degree exemption. On April 10, 2014, USCIS completed a computer-generated random selection process, or lottery, to select enough petitions to meet the 65,000 general-category cap and 20,000 cap under the advanced degree exemption. For cap-subject petitions not randomly selected, USCIS will reject and return the petition with filing fees, unless it is found to be a duplicate filing.
http://192.138.19.181/172500-h1b-visa-2015-petitions-lottery-complete/
My husband is working on OPT with a company A, and his OPT expires on June 30th 2014. If the H1B gets approved via premium processing, can my husband switch jobs after H1B approval and before the OPT expires in June 30th? Or he can not change jobs because OPT expires before October? Please let me know. Thanks in advance
Guys “ggn u” is somehow wrong. They select only 85000 petitions after checking all of the petitions to be correct not duplicate etc.
In case some people with 2-3-4 employers were chosen several times and some visas went free, they do next lottery as it happened to 4 of my friends from my uni last year (they got visa after they received email they weren’t chosen).
USCIS selects more than 85,000 in 2 separate lotteries to accommodate for rejected, duplicate and withdrawn applications.
Signing for Updates
Has anyone else got the receipt?
I completed MCA, will i fall under MAster’s Quota [20,000 cap] as in the Evaluation document it was said that my education is equivalent to US Master degree. Please clarify
Only US degree is counted for masters cap.
Any update on lottery?
http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/winning-nj-lottery-numbers-drawn-1.7655204
Come on guys.. we all need a laugh!
Dont talk like rahul gandhi
Logging for receiving some updates….
Sorry to disappoint you. Nothing yet. Instead keep refreshing uscis website. Atleast they would know so many souls like us are waiting for the update. Chalo… lets bring USCIS website down.. 😉
I went through some of the comments and got confused 🙁
Is the lottery already done ?
If yes , what is the earliest possible notification anyone can expect ?
Premium processing by 25 april and normal anytime after that by may end
It means there is no lottery this year
Poor joke
How can you conclude that ? USCIS had confirmed in their website about lottery, though they haven’t produced any date for random selection process.
Finally I got my H1b receipt number today. My employer filed in PP and I converted L1b to H1B.
What does it mean ? Is it the tracking number you are talking about or the case number after lottery ?
What does it mean ? Is the tracking number you were talking about or the case number after lottery ?
so the lottery was held already but US CIS keeps outer world in dark :(and only lucky ones get their receipts
U too lie!
calm down guys. it’s a transfer. does not fall within the cap category. that’s separate. exempt and transfers work separately.
This is not true. Conversion from l1b to h1b is not one of the excmptions
Yes. L1 to h1 is counted in cap.
No, SS. L1 to H1 is as same as F1 to H1, or whoever is applying for H1. There is no exception for L1’s. Ashish’s statement might be true. We can’t do anything unless every individual gets their case numbers.
It wont be counted in the cap if the job is a cap exempt h1b job. maybe thats what ashish is talking about.
I got the EACXXX number from employer. I dont think my employer is cap exempt, they are chemical producers.
No lies, you will hear from uscis tomorrow for sure
well then, congrats on getting picked. Hopefully the rest of us hear something soon!
is it just you with a reciept no.?
what about your peers…which service center and place of work.
If it is EACXXX then it’s Vermont service center. California is WACXXX
Yep. If this is real then he should celebrate
Ashish.. Can you share the receipt #..
How can this happen when everyone is saying the lottery is yet to take place.
Not doubting you but just curious
Ashish do you have Master Degree from US?
Ashish, another question– have you had H1 before your L1 or is it your first time applying for H1?
Yes, I had H1 5.5 years back.
PS: i really hope you’re not joking/lying because it’s really in poor taste. Lots of ppl here are checking this website for legit info. Please don’t create unnecessary confusion that’ll add to ppl’s stress. thanks.
http://192.138.19.181/172500-h1b-visa-2015-petitions-lottery-complete/
Do you come under MAster’s Quota?
when wil you stop lying
you sparked a lot of arousal
While you are waiting for cap count, follow @happyschools in twitter.
My Company Filled like 5 applications Change of status from L1- H1B on Premium
Will keep you posted if any gets selected
Hi Saran,
L1 to h1 or F1 to h1 they will file change of status is that same . I see some receipt number says
I539 APPLICATION TO EXTEND OR CHANGE NONIMMIGRANT STATUS.
Theser receipts are l1 to h1 ?
Signing for Updates
I just got to know from my spouse employer that there is no response to them either. They mentioned, if everything goes fine they will receive confirmation on Friday or Monday.
signing for updates
Employer has updated me as your case has been failed, what could be the reason behind this. How could they say this even when the lottery dates are not announced. Can some one tell me proper reason for this.
They didn’t file?
U mean they did not file the case it self.
Yup or they didn’t get approved LCA on time to file h1.
If you don’t mind, who is this employer? Company name?
Now that no one has filed for my H1B and I am in India what should I do now to work in USA. Worked in USA for 8 yrs on H1B visa. Came to India for vacation.It has been difficult to find an employer from India willing to file an h1b unless we work for them for 2-3 yrs and it is not even sure they will file. What should I do to work in USA now.
Any update on lottery date?
I am going nuts over it too
I might die of stress. LOL..
my lawyer said that we should not expect any updates for 2 – 3 weeks!!!!!!!!! I wonder if I should just relax and have the “whateva” attitude else I am gonna damage myself big time?
I have an question. Is there a way to found out whether my employer has successfully sent my application for lottery.
You can ask them for fedex receipt number.
Hi,
Does it make any sense?? What if employer provide any fedex receipt no. it will only authenticate that they sent doc’s.. not associated applicant.
Any update on lottery date?
Need to know when the H1B cap is expected to reach for 2015
The cap is already reached. No new petitions are being accepted now.
Does anyone know when the checks from premium and regular process are cashed? Are the premium app checks deposited immediately, and then regular is deposited three months later? Or are all checks deposited immediately?
I’m just trying to figure out the earliest possible date that I’d know whether or not I was selected in the lottery. Don’t want to wait for a hard-copy receipt in the mail – that’ll take 7 – 10 days; will wait for email receipt instead.
Masters applicant/regular processing
Immediately after conducting Lottery USCIS start cashing checks. However, First all Premium ones and then the regular ones. In all cases, USCIS has encashed all checks before April except the ones in Waitlist.
When will the lottery take place? What are the total number of applicants in Masters or Higher degree quota?
Hi , Please tell me when we will get H1B case number once it is filed or after the lottery?
I think after lottery. After lottery every employer will be informed about all his employees via email & letter whether picked or not. And both email and letter will have case number.
by when will we know if our application got selected or not any strict/mandate date and how do we know (i mean email/site etc)
Last Year – Regular Processing
Last year, USCIS sent notices for Regular Processing only in June 2013. That’s 3 months wait time to even know if H1B petitions was selected in the lottery.
If you need an earlier update, then convert the application to Premium Processing.
Sometime early next week. Till then we will be in dark.
I’m sure if you have applied for H1B Visa, your hearts will be pounding to know the results of H-1B Visa lottery results.
I’m trying to find if petition can be converted to premium without receipt number.
“At the AILA Spring CLE conference on April 12, 2013, Donald Neufeld, Associate Director of the Service Center Operations (SCOPS) Directorate, informed the audience that data entry for non-premium processing cases will begin after the premium processing cases are entered. Data entry for non-premium cases will likely not be completed until sometime in May, and rejection notices for petitions not selected in the lottery will be sent out after that. Please note that when the cap was reached on the first day in 2008, USCIS not complete data entry and receipting for non-premium processing cases until late in May.
Non-premium processing cases can only be converted to premium processing after a receipt notice is issued.”
The random selection occurred last night. But the USCIS will wait for a couple more days for error checking. The “delivery mess-up” rumors have been circulating since yesterday, but there is no official confirmation yet. And this “mess-up”, so to speak, is limited to one or two employers, not general courier services. Expect to hear the application pool numbers from USCIS by Thursday at the latest, given that the “mess-up” doesn’t get cleared up. Also expect that your employers will receive email confirmations of the “lottery” followed by hard documents in the mail. The USCIS’s random selection program will choose around 111,000 applications for the 85,000 cap.
I am pretty sure, this comment of yours is going to be true as well. So, the total number of applications received this year are around 111,000??
Do you know how many in advanced degree category specifically?
The total number of applications received are much higher than 111,000. Expect between 140,000 and 170,000 total H1B petitions. USCIS will randomly select about 111,000 applications to be adjudicated. Out of those 111,000 selected for adjudication, they will approve 85,000 and reject the rest. The mere win in the “lottery” does not imply that you will be approved for the visa. The exact number of total applications will be shared by the USCIS in less than two days.
You’re awesome. The count is so close. So what next ? Waiting to hear 🙂 I hope u r not speculating 😉
Nith: You should expect to hear from USCIS with your receipt number very soon. If it was filed with PP fees, then you or your employer/representative should get some sort of confirmation with 2 weeks. If its a regular processing, then the wait could last anywhere between one week and 3-4 months.
GGN U
Somewhere your previous comment say that attorneys shall be informed about picked up applicants from 8 to 15 April. So do you say if I don’t get mail till 15th ,I’m not thru in lottery ?
I would say that the latest to get receipt number for PP is around April 24th.
I am sorry but this is Bullsh**
Hi GGNU,
So does that mean that the applications that were selected in the lottery, the checks for premium processing in those applications were withdrawn? So if no activity in my bank account, is that a bad sign?
Slow down. Things take time. How will uscis deposit check if lottery might not be done. Things take time.
I am a little confused as to when USCIS notifies the attorney/employer if their employee was selected in the lottery or not.
Does USCIS notifies all the candidates at the same time or does it first notifies the candidates who have selected Premium Processing?
Regular processing cases got notified in June last year.
GGN U,
Seems he is guessing the things or does he really aware about the news.
What-ever may the case, his statement was correct on last week. So can assume this is also correct.
So, here you are saying there will be two sets of Lotteries? one to pick 1,11,000 and then 85000?
If that is true, then what is the purpose of having 2 lottery sets, and what is base of picking 1,11,000?
Sudha,
There is only one lottery process to pick roughly about 111,000 applications. After these applications are chosen, then the USCIS adjudicates each of the 111,000 applications. You must understand that just because your employer submitted the H1B petition does not mean that you will be approved. Let me repeat: there’s only one “lottery” procedure, not two. The second step is the adjudication (the actual process of looking over your documents, and coming to a judgement about whether you deserve to be approved based on the documents provided). Sometimes, the petitions carry errors, or missed information, or forged documents, and in those cases the petitions get rejected. USCIS keeps this extra cushion upto 111,000 because they account for the fact that some of the applications will be rejected. If they only select 85,000 applications via lottery, then a lot of visas will go unfilled.
Lottery is 2 step process right? One for advanced degree cap and petitions not selected there will be added to general cap for second lottery.
Raghuram, I would consider the 20,000 and 65,000 “lotteries” as one, even though they happen separately. They do happen right after one another. Its not really a two step lottery. It might seem so for petitions with advance degrees, but if you think about it, the pool becomes one after the advance degrees are selected for the 20,000 quota.
Then, what if 100,000 applications met all the requirements, would the actual number of approved visas be 100k rather than 85k?
No only 85,000
I asked the question corresponding to GGN U point. So what I understand from his comments, it is one lottery to select 111k and then looking into each application to see if it meets the requirements, so what happened to those applications selected in the 111k lottery but after accepting 85k and still meet the requirements?
What am I here?
Only first 85,000 gets visa.
GGN U,
I have not heard this process of picking 111k and dropping 26k, during app validation time.
There is fair chance even Master degree (US) apps also go-out even though they have given priority in lottery (got 2nd chance those not picked in 20k case).
or they validate both Normal and Master degree (us) apps separately?
So, if the above is true, then if all first 85k apps are correct then they will not check remaining apps.. this is not fair deal (even after picking lottery)…who knows there might very good applications (good academics from top institutions and proper exp)..at last USCIS want to place right candidates in US for better prospects of US.
Only god knows what is exact process they follow (or else they dont want others understood how the selection is happening)
I was pondering about this randomselection algorithm myself. If it’s really random computerized process as they claim then they may end up picking bunch of fresh graduates with ms from mediocre unis concentrated in one industryand leave some great human materialout of the game. Unless that’s the result they are seeking is really scary and dumb
How come commentor ‘GGN U’ had the exact same update on April 4th where as the USCIS update was published on April 7th?
Good Luck everyone 🙂
The random selection occurred last night. But the USCIS will wait for a couple more days for error checking. The “delivery mess-up” rumors have been circulating since yesterday, but there is no official confirmation yet. And this “mess-up”, so to speak, is limited to one or two employers, not general courier services. Expect to hear the application pool numbers from USCIS by Thursday at the latest, given that the “mess-up” doesn’t get cleared up. Also expect that your employers will receive email confirmations of the “lottery” followed by hard documents in the mail. The USCIS’s random selection program will choose around 111,000 applications for the 85,000 cap.
Could you elaborate GGN U?
What part?
GGN U:
Who are you, and how do you know this info?
Will receipt emails be sent by Thursday to regular processing applications as well?
Regular processing receipts will take a while.
Regular processing hard-copy receipts might take a while, but what about the checks being deposited and email receipts being sent out immediately (as GGN U said: on Thursday)? Surely everyone is sent an email receipt, and all the checks are deposited immediately, right?
How you have all such information? or all these are guessess
Was the cap reached today or was the announcement made today ? If the cap reached today, does it mean USCIS got the the 65000 + One more petition today ?
USCIS will accept petitions till today (7th). But, they have received sufficient petitions to make the announcement.
This means that there are sufficient number of applications to approve 85,000 visas. As a general rule, the “sufficient number” usually means the threshold of 111,000. But, in reality the number will be much higher. The random selection process will choose around 111,000 applications for adjudication, and the rest will be rejected outright.
Lottery is certain
I have a query related to Lottery. My Employer filing h1b for only 30 candidates. What will be the chance of getting selected in lottery for these candidates?
I think the chances are 1 ^ 4 / (113 * 3 /30) = 0.0867% chances for them to get picked.
I think the chances are 1 ^ 4 / (113 * 3 /30) = 0.0867% for them to get picked.
As far as I understand, it doesn’t matter to you if your employer filed 30 or 3000, what does matter is the total number of petitions USCIS received, accepted, and subsequently entered to the lottery. Then, it is matter of simple math.
Update:
http://www.uscis.gov/news/uscis-reaches-fy-2015-h-1b-cap
USCIS announced that H1B cap reached and Due to the high number of petitions, USCIS is not yet able to announce the date on which it will conduct the random selection process.
USCIS announcement that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap for FY2015 for both the general category and the advanced degree exemption category and will close the filing period after 4/7/14. A random lottery will occur at a later date.
AILA Doc. No. 14040740.
USCIS announced today that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap for fiscal year (FY) 2015. USCIS has also received more than the limit of 20,000 H-1B petitions filed under the U. S. advanced degree exemption.
http://www.uscis.gov/news-releases
Seems too many applications reached this year 🙁
http://www.uscis.gov/news/uscis-reaches-fy-2015-h-1b-cap
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dude april 7 th is the lottary date i hope..you may get the results soon..ask your employer to status
Uscis just announced that they are not sure when they will do lottery given the high volume of petitions this year.. You can the official website for exact news.
Hello,
Did anyone came across a scenario, where an employer gets none of the petitions selected. It seems almost all employers who filled single petition in last years always gets the petition selected.
Pls confirm.
Waiting to hear the lottery results until june is really a long wait 🙁
hi,
My team have filed my application today Monday April 7th and not sure if the courier reaches USCIS on time.
What if the scanned copies doesn’t reach there, will appliation be valid for lottery?
please suggest..
The H1B 2015 cap has reached, but USCIS will wait till April 7th, Monday to stop taking more petitions. The random selection will take place on April 7th. The USCIS will send notifications to the employee representatives in batches ranging from April 8th to April 15th. The premium processing will start immediately on April 7th, even though the current USCIS webpage says that it starts on April 28th. The premium processing adjudication will be completed by May 12th at the latest. Regular processing will start thereafter, and depending on your file number, it might take anywhere between one day to five months.
Last year regular processing notices were sent in June 2013. Premium processing for this year will not no later than April 28. Since there were delivery issues and USIS is accepting second H1B petitions, there could be further delay for lottery to be conducted.
You are right.. They still are not sure about lottery as they just announced.
How did you know and where did you get the news?
GGN U
Are you trying to say, all attorneys will be mailed about selected applicants by 15th april no matter whether its premium or normal ?
Do you know How many Advanced Degree applications USCIS received last year?
Last Year Advanced degree : 32000
From where did you get this information? USCIS never revealed how many masters cap petitions it received.
Reposting the same again by ticking the checkbox for notifications
Hi,
I am not sure if my employer filed my H1B with the signed copy of Client Invite letter. I am not getting proper answers actually as all this was done at the last moment. Will my application be considered for now?
Thank,
Raj
If selected in lottery then USCIS could ask for the letter via RFE.
There will be no lottery!!
Who says that?
I require daily update on H1B for 2015 pl.
When is the H1B lottery date for 2014 ?
Thanks for the effort.. Very useful
Thank you Raghuram, your effort is much appreciated.
Please send me daily H1B updates on….
Please send me the daily updates on H1b filings.
Please send me daily updates.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Raghu,
I have a question – my employer said, they sent my H1 application on Friday. I am not sure when it would reach USCIS, but what happens if it is delivered to USCIS on March 31st?
Thanks,
-Sid
The petitions which reached USCIS before April 1st will be rejected. Your employer might have send it throught the regular mail.
They could have used 2 day delivery.
Thanks Laxmi and Raghu for the response, I appreciate it. I hope my employer sent through regular mail – 2 day delivery.
Indians spoiled us matket. In future they will scrutinize and make the market as Uk. I think the time will come soon
Your name looks like an Indian Name and if you are a indian too then you might have seen the Namste london movie or do i have to repeat the dialog ?
What else could we do? We are the precarious race.. Think if British didn’t rule us… Could we even apply for H1B?? Although these are hard to digest but Truth.
JD, Don’t know about entire race but you sound pretty dumb to me. If British didn’t rule Indians then Indians might not have cared to apply H-1B.
Absolutely Indian
thanks a lot Raghuram for such an effort. very much appreciated
Is there a way to check whether USCIS received my petition? I am not taking about lottery at least they received? do they give any acknowledgement letter after receiving petition?
The receipts that everybody is getting is this acknowledgment.