As I read the comments on our H1B Visa 2016 page, I can empathize what all emotions everyone are going through…some happy to be picked in lottery, some anxiously waiting for the result, some frustrated with the wait…some upset with the overall system and how it is abused… some swearing at others as they abused the system…when someone posts a comment telling that they have received the case number, the anxiousness or pressure among the ones waiting goes up by a big factor…Let me shed some light on the reality on the premium processing and regular processing times from a historical standpoint, so that all of you have a realistic expectations.
Let’s be realistic about results of H1B Lottery? About 2 in 3 H1B petitions would be rejected !
I can imagine all the pain everyone has to go through, but let’s be realistic folks…Unfortunately, H1B is a lottery and only 85,000 petitions are selected from 233,000 petitions received for H1B 2016 quota. Not being too picky on the precise probability…Just about 1 in every 3 H1B applications will be selected in the lottery process. It is very harsh on many who have spent thousands of dollars studying in US and on many who have been working at MNC companies waiting for years to get an opportunity to work in US, including many others like H4 holders who have found a job, sponsor and waiting to work…but unfortunately, it is the truth and reality…so, do not get disappointed with the results, it has nothing to do with your talent or hard work! It is pure gamble and luck…Not getting in H1B lottery is not the end of the world, stay positive…if you get it, great…if not, maybe there are better things that are coming for you in life ! Anyways, enough of the lecture 🙂 …
Keep the above truth in context and read below…
H1B 2016 Premium processing time – Case Receipts, Typical steps.
USCIS originally mentioned that the premium processing for FY 2016 applications will start no later than May 11th, later they issued a news alert that the H1B 2016 premium processing will start from April 27th. Some of our readers are receiving the case receipts for the premium processing applications. You can check the status of selected petitions in our H1B Visa Case Tracker ….But, if you have not received your case receipt yet, you do NOT need to be in panic…You still have a week or so to get the premium processing receipts.
Usually for premium processing, the employer/ immigration attorney will get an email from USCIS informing about your H1B case with the receipt number. You can use that receipt number to track the status at USCIS site . Ideally, all the receipts of selected H1B petitions should flow in on or before April 27th, or at least by 30th of April. Having said that, sometimes they may keep coming in the first few days of May too. What USCIS has promised is that the 15 calendar day premium processing SLA or Clock starts from April 27th. What it means is that the premium processing petitions have to be adjudicated by May 11th ( 15 calendar days from April 27th ). Also, one catch is that, if say your petition ends up in an RFE ( Request for evidence) while the adjudication of the petition, this will halt the premium processing clock for your petition and will restart after the RFE response is submitted by employer.
All in all, what I trying to articulate is that, just do not get nervous or more anxious when someone posts a comment that they have got the receipt and you have not. The lottery is done, if you were selected, you will get it…nothing will change that…stay positive!
H1B 2016 Regular Processing Time –Case Receipts, next steps
Typically, H1B petitions filed under regular processing do not have any mandatory SLA from USCIS, unlike in premium processing. They can take their own time based on their work load. This is one of the most frustrating things many regular processing folks experience as they have to wait a lot of time… Anyways, if your regular processing petition was selected in lottery, your employer/ attorney would get the H1B case receipt notice in traditional postal mail from the USCIS. There will NOT be any email receipt notice. You as an employee needs to be in close touch with your employer/ attorney to know the status of your case. If you were selected and your employer received the H1B receipt notice, the receipt notice will have the case number, which can be used on the USCIS website to check the status of your case.
As there is NO fixed SLA for the processing of the regular processing petitions, the receipts keep coming in sporadically from USCIS. Typically they would start to arrive from about 2 weeks from lottery date all the way till end of May or maybe even in early June for some cases. Again, this can be very frustrating to keep waiting on this receipts, but there is no choice.
Once you have the receipt number of your regular processing petition, you may upgrade it to premium processing to get the adjudication done in 15 days…but, unfortunately, now you cannot upgrade the case now…you will have to wait for the receipt number to arrive in mail to take any further action like upgrade to premium processing…!
When you see a comment or status on our H1B tracker that regular processing petition case number received, do not panic and get worried about your case… You just need to wait for couple of months to conclude your luck…Over the years, I have seen the frustration of applicants and can empathize the pain that regular processing applicants go through…it is very tough ! All I can say is, stay calm and keep doing your day to day stuff, do NOT stress yourself.
Tracking your H1B Visa Application Case
We have created the H1B Visa Case Tracker with the goal that everyone can see the status of many people like you and have an approximation on timelines. Instead of adding status comments on blog, I request all of you to add your case and keep the status up to date on the H1B Visa Case Tracker as your case status changes…We will try to enhance, for more options..
Have you applied for H1B last year ? Any words of wisdom for new H1B filing candidates ? Share your thoughts.
Hi Admin,
Mine was RFE, received on 18th-August and replied on 26th-Sep, still no update on the case, when can I expect the update.
I had another friend from same company, same project received RFE on 30th-Aug replied on 20th-Oct and got approval on 4th-Nov.
The delay in my case is normal or can be because of some reason. Please respond.
Thanks
Me on the same boat.Replied on sept 23 and still waiting .
Hey,
My H1b is picked in Lottery, but still it showing Case was received on USCIS website. I sit take this much time to approve ?
Thanks
Hi,
My attorney answered RFE on Sept 20th, and put it in Premium processing, but USCIS is not updating until today, case is not in PP and has not deducted the check. Now its past OCT1 and still no response. Worried.
Hi Vishnu,
Did your case move ahead, even mine is stuck on the same status from April 11.
Regards,
when petition get approved once it is picked from lottery
what is max time it will take to take decision
present status shows case was received on April 11,2016
I received a RFE for my H1B case. I provided the required documents and those have been received by USCIS on August 10, 2016. The status on USCIS now is :
Response To USCIS’ Request For Evidence Was Received
On August 10, 2016, we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC1614350380. Our California Service Center office will begin working on your case again. We will mail you a decision or notify you if we need something from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
Is it possible to know how long does it take for the case to move forward from this stage in case of REGULAR processing.
Hi Kumar,
I selected in lottery for this year
April 11 :- Received receipt number “Primium Process”
May 17 :- USCIS open RFE(Response before Aug 12)
July 25:- Response RFE by lawyer
My case status is not changed yet, it still say “Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed”.
Is any one know when my case status changed to”document received and its under review”
hi do u have any new updates
My H1B Visa got picked in the lottery but my status is still “case was received” on USCIS website.
Can anyone please tell me that how much time it takes to get approved.
Thanks…
Can you tell me the date.. mine is also showing the same thing
As per defined timelines a Premium petition should get approved between Mid-to-End of June and a Regular before 1st of October.But than a lot depends on workload since even other petitions like H1-Transfer/H4-EAD/L2-EAD/GC are also in process.Last year Regular H1 approvals skipped October 1st deadline and approvals came even in month of November and later.
If in Regular as of now its suggested to upgrade to premium so that at least early level decision could arrive be it an Approval or a RFE or else wait for the best to come.
mine is still showing the same.. (On April 11, 2016, we received your Form).. what is your status???
My H1B Visa got picked in the lotterybut my status is still “case was received” on USCIS website.
Can anyone please tell me that how much time it takes to get approved.
Thanks…
is it still under same status?
My company has applied for H1B Visa and later i got to know that in lottery i got rejected, But the rejection letter still not received from company. I asked for letter but they have been saying like we did not received yet.
Can anyone please tell me that how much time this take to send the rejection letter after lottery .
Thanks…
Ujjwal Kumar,
It should have been received by now. If not, the employer should follow-up w/ USCIS.
I have a question regarding H1b’s
I applied H1b under masters cap.
I got my receipt saying i got picked up in lottery
Upgraded my H1b petition to “premium processing”
Got RFE
Requested my university for new updated I20
In the I20 i saw, i have 2 EAC numbers in my status change column
The first one EAC which was intitially sent to me got RFE and now its rejected
The second one EAC which was on my I20 says still processing at another USCIS center.
Question 1.
where did they get second EAC number
Question 2.
If we upgrade the H1b petition to premium will the receipt number change ?
Question 3.
I got my RFE letter on June 10 and asked me to reply before Sep 5, in which the Receipt number was referred to my first EAC number.
Hanna2615,
1. Not sure where the 2nd number comes from. Let your employer know and ask them to contact USCIS about it.
2. No change in receipt number when upgrading to PP
3. This looks like the correct receipt number as USCIS issued RFE against this. Maybe the other one is a system error.
Did you accept multiple jobs, and did multiple employers apply for your H1?
If Yes, two of your applications were picked in the lottery. That’s the second EAC number you see on your I20.
Hi,
The issue with my H1B is, I has this H1B visa from 2008 to 2010, and it expired in 2010. I travelled once on this visa once in 2008 for 2 months. Currently I work in India.
The Que. is can I apply for renewal now in 2016? will it be eligible for renewal directly or I will have to go thru the lottery again?
Any genuine consultancy who processes the H1B renewal? Kindly help
Anticipating your advise
Nily,
Usually it can be used within 6 years, but USCIS has recently approved petitions which were older than that. So if you are able to find an employer, you can talk to their attorney and this can be done.
Hi,
I have stamped for pa location and my visa expires on oct 31st,2016 but still i am in india.
My question is…
1. Min how many months before should i travel to us in order to apply extension in case if i travel for the same stamped location.?
2. If i change the customer within the same company but for different location, then
can i travel having this short period of time?
3. Changing H1B sponsoring company and for different client would be a wise idea.? Still can travel?
Am in nerveous situation.. please help me
Mani,
1. I would say have at least 2-3 weeks of buffer. H-1 extension requires another LCA as a pre-req. This can be done even before you land in US.
2. You would need to apply for new LCA and H-1 amendment to be applied. I am not 100% sure but I have heard that one can travel to US while amendment is pending.
3. Yes, you can change employers and once new petition is approved, travel to US through them. Once visa stamp expires, you will have to appear for stamping again before traveling to US.
Is there any chance for Masters – RP – H1b ?
i had applied for H1B under Non-Cap, but for some unavoidable circumstance i was not able to travel/use my earlier H1b visa. Currently its submitted to US immigration since March 2016, and hve not received any updates yet.
Does the fact i failed to travel even once on my earlier H1b visa, hinder my chances to getting another one?
Any one have applied here through Tringapps ?
Yes,I have applied.
Hi
Did your file get through the lottery ? Drop me your contacts on spartan443@rediffmail.com
Any one have applied here through Tringapps ?
My employer received a I797C form with a receipt number saying my “case was received”. Does that mean my case passed lottery or it just means my envelope arrived at USCIS?
Thansks a lot in advance!
Yours got picked in lottery. Processing is pending.
Hi ,
I have applied for H1B this year , 2016 but have not received any acknowledgement receipt from my Employer. Many of my colleagues have got it.
I have not be able to get the SPOC from my employer to get the details on the status.
Is my chances for this year over.? Is there a chance that Employer didnt submitted my petition ?
TIA , Prateek
When we will come to know the 2016 H1 visa lottery process for normal quota??
Hi Saurabh,
I have upgraded my petitio to PP last Monday, its been a week and there is no update in USCIS site(still it shows old RFE status).
When I discussed with my employer he says that now a days USCIS is not upgrading to PP immediately they are taking couple of days time to send receipt notice . is that a possible scenario to intentional delay premium processing?
H1bAspirant2016,
If USCIS has received the notice of PP upgrade, then your employer/attorney should contact them and ask about the update. I am not sure if there are intentional delays at USCIS office when upgrading to PP.
Hello,
My employer told me that, after talking with the immigration lawyer, the lottery is done and they started emailing winners.
However, I read that it will only be starting 27th April.
Is he correct?
Hi Saurabh,
Kudos for a clearly written and well articulated article. I would appreciate if you clarify this for me USCIS just sent out an email that they would start premium processing on May 12th.
On the receipt email received by the lawyer it was written “The Vermont Service Center will adjudicate this case within 15 calendar days of the “received date” set forth above.” the received date according to the notice is April 11th.
My question is, Will I get to know the decision within April 26 (15 days from April 11) or on May 27th (15 days from may 12th)
Would highly appreciate a response.
Shibs,
Their PP SLA is to provide adjudication by May 27 (15 days from May 12th). They can very well adjudicate it prior to May 12 also, but the SLA doesn’t kick-in until May 27.
Hello,
My lottery got selected in April month 2015,I git an RFE in August month,now due to employer delay he submitted documents just before deadline on 9th November…..since then my status has not changed …it only “we received your RFE response n all…”
Now…almost around 4 months gone ,I left the job due to other personal things.. Noww seating idle…can anyone tell how much maximum time they will take to review ” RFE”….??
Nilesh Mathapati,
There is no set SLA, however historically they have processed most of the petitions by Mar 31. It is still possible for the processing to continue beyond that date.
Dear Saurabh,
Thank you very much for the information…
I have another query can I able to change now to “premium processing”… So that result will come within 15 days…How much it cost s?
N is it feasible now to apply ?
Regards,
Nilesh Mathapati
Nilesh Mathapati,
Once upgraded to PP, it will be processed within 15 calendar days. If RFE is issued, then processing will be put on hold until RFE response is received. After that, it will be processed within 15 calendar days.
Cost is $1225.
Ok Saurabh,
Thanks for your quit reply.
So in my case we already responded for RFE 4 months ago,If today I upgrade to PP then it will count days once they receive upgradation request… Right?
Regards,
Nilesh
Nilesh Mathapati,
Yes, they will start counting 15 days from the day PP upgrade request is received. It will go back to Initial Review or Acceptance status and proceed from there. In other words, it restarts the process with a 15 calendar day clock.
Hi Nilesh,
I have similar problem, Still my status shows response recived, Its going to be 6 months now. Not sure how long i have to wait.
Did your case got approved?
No bro,finally I got the denial on 24 th march 2016..after 5 months of submitting RFE…it’s unfortunate but happned with me..yesterday only I seek the document from consultant BDSN,in which I came to conclusion that it’s consultant fault n they provided fault information about client,
So now M thinkng to go on legal parameters agiants them..
Does anyone know how to proceed ?
Vivek,
Unfortunately my visa got rejected on 24 th March only..!
Yesterday only.I received documents after lot of arguments with consultant. I found that they are fraud n given fake information about my client to USCIS ..in verification it’s failed to comply.sk it’s denied.
Now M thinking to have complaint against them. Consultant name is BDSN,new Jersey… Isnyour s is same? Because I have doubt the did same with many people..!
I want to talk to you in this regarding.Can you please send me your email id or contact number.
Thanks,
Vivek
Yees bro…happy to share information with you…call 08007608899
Don’t call on below Nilesh Mathapati number…By misteknly i have given it to vivek sincè his case is similar to my case..this doesnt mean i know everything and I am not a consultant..!
Sorry..but I am receiving lot of calls daily un- necessary…which is quite disturbing …neither I am able to delete the number…
my employeer is not ready to go for mtr.
wht should i do now?
Dear All,
My form is still in evidence was received state from septmeber to till now . Do you see it is wise to go for a premium processing ?
Response To USCIS’ Request For Evidence Was Received
On September xx, 2015, we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EACXXXXXXX. Our Vermont Service Center office will begin working on your case again. We will mail you a decision or notify you if we need something from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
DDN,
If you want to keep filing in FY-17 as back-up, then upgrade to PP. If its denied, you may still have time to apply in next cap.
My attorney informed me that they have upgraded my case to premium and its been 13 days and my case status show that “RFE Response Received” but does not show that it is upgraded to premium. What to do guys? This wait is pissing me off 🙁
If your case was upgraded to Premium then you would have Certainly Received an Alert like this…
Request for Premium Processing has been Received
and then you will see an update like this…
Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed
You can even see the History of your Case….
Need Advice,
Ask your attorney to follow-up w/ USCIS.
Still waiting for RFE… Docs submitted on Jul 13th
Hi,
My RFE got denied on Nov 11.
So, what’s the next course of action?
And do I have to go through lottery process again to apply?
Hi Vijay,
My RFE is also denied. Can I have your personal mail id for further queries. Are you planning to go for MTR (motion to reopen).
Hi Jyothi,
My company does not appeal the decision or let us know the reason for denial of petition.
Ok Vijay , thanks for responding. Even same case with my company. Its mostly the case manager’s mistake and we bear the brunt of it 🙁
on wat reason the RFE was sent to you?
May 14th case recieved
RFE–
submitted additional docs
RFE response recieved on October 7
WAC******* california cervice centre.Its one month now status is same (Response To USCIS’ Request For Evidence Was Received)..After RFE response for decision how long does it take??
Same. I got initial RFE on July 20th.
Responded to RFE on Septermber 30th
RFE- Received Status updated on October 1st
Still waiting….
I see many people reporting updates after 30days. Lets keep our fingers crossed. But I do some cases taking 60-90 days after RFE was received. So cant do anything other than wait.
Like wise, WAC***(California Service center)
RFE responded on September 25th
update – RFE documents received 28th
still waiting on final decision, it has been showing the same update since than. Been more than a month now.
mine also rfe responded on october 15th
waiting from then
Hi,
My RFE documents are submitted to USCIS on Sep-23rd, status is also updated. From then it is still in processing state. Its been more than 45 days but still no response. Anyone has any idea on the SLAs?
MS,
Did you get any update.Mine too submited on sept 23 and still waitng.
Nithin
Does your case got approved now?
Hi,
Unfortunately, my case got denied on 30th October. 🙁
No reasons given so far. It is only mentioned that they have send the details by mail to my atttorney.
Any idea why it might got denied?
Case history –
1st time applicant
Got selected in lottery and received notice in May.
Got RFE on Form: I-129 in September.
RFE received on 30th October
Case denied on 30th November!… 🙁
Employer: IBM India
Regards
Hi , my employer is also IBM india and my RFE is denied. Can you please share you personal mail id? I would like to further discuss this matter with you. Do we have option of filing Motion to Reconsider?
Hi ,
My employer is also IBM India and I am working out of US and my Extension also denied, can you please let me know your email ID, I would like to discuss this with you guys and take appropriate action to make sure atleast IBM gives us the reason
Hi..i m from IBM India as well and it has been close to 4 months still waiting for a decision. Can you please give me your personal ID
Hi ,
Can you give your personal mail ID.I am also from IBM and mine also denied.
Applied on first of April
Got picked in lottery may 1st
got RFE on 2nd June
Responded for ref on October 5
Approved on October 29
waiting for stamping hope all will get a good response .
Hope this helps others waiting on a response from USCIS. Regular processing, Non AD, and Vermont
4/13: Received the H1 B Petition
6/28: Mailed RFE
10/02: received the response for RFE
10//29: Approved.
Hi,
Mine is RP/Non-AD/Vermont and got picked in lottery and notice recieved in 1 st week May.
RFE : 16th july, it is all about roles and responsibilities and company docs.
RFE responded on 24th Sep
Status changed in USCIS website on Oct 14th that “Response To USCIS’ Request For Evidence Was Received”
Waiting for approval. Hoping for +ve response.
Hi
I am also in the same situation
Got notified on May 1st
Rfe: July 7th
Responded in last week of September
Status updated to response review on 13th October
Regular/Vermont h4-h1
Fingers crossed
my case status is same.On June 29, 2015, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EAC1519XXXXXX, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. I haven’t received a single update since last 4 moths. Shall I upgrate it to Premium or can I wait for few more weeks.Pls suggest me
Did you get any update on this… M also in the same boat.. No update since from 4 months
Same here. Any update guys?
Same here, till date. Please share your update. Do you have any idea how long will it take?
Hi Dhanunjay,
Have you got any update on ur status?
Have you upgraded to premium ?
This year all strange things happening.Even if your case FETs approved do you thinks u gonna make it to US, no not that easy.My petition gt approved in June itself but when went for stamping got stuck in 221g.After making sure that I have list the project they returned passport asking for project and client letter.Now I am searching for projects and job again.90% H1B’s are getting stuck in 221g even if you are from reputed employer. It’s been made sure to either do not allow people to enter US or just kill them before they succeed.
Today I came to know from my employer that my application for h1b has not been returned yet neither the check is en cashed. Is there any possibility of getting the appplication picked up for lottery? or they are taking time to send it back?
Hi VC,
Any info. Even I have not got my H1b lottery results yet. 🙁
Thanks.
At last last night the case got updated after a long hold. Now the case is pending with vermont service center. Waiting with my fingers crossed
I have been waiting for my approval since June …..I got RFE on June which I replied on July along with the documents…..still no idea that how much time will it take to approval….
Iam also in the same boat ,i got rfe in may submitted all the documents in july but still no response from them,i raised service request for it even though no response from them.
Who’s ur employer…..Sad part is I don’t have my receipt no.
Did anyone get any update? I am still waiting on RFE
Hi ,
Thanks for your valuable information.
I had filed H1B this year through my employer but got an RFE .I have submitted all the documents along with end client letter. The problem is that the end client letter has an end date 3 months from now and the client is not ready to change that date . SOW has no end date but the project has been running from past 5 years.
Will 3 months dated end client letter be enough to get the RFE cleared.
Thanks
Hitesh
Hitesh,
Your attorney can add a letter explaining that even through client letter states end date 3 months from now, yet there is a strong possibility to extension based on old relationship w/ client etc.
Hi ,
In my company we cant directly contact the attorney but i guess they have the best available people to look into it and file the case . Though after submitting the documents to attorney he didnt raise a question on the end date .
Hi Kumar/All H1 B friends
My status is in ‘Case Received’ for months together (May 2nd) . Its already October and am frustrated on this wait. Will they be processing my case further?
Hi Kumar,
Today my employer said my H1B case is pending security check. what does it mean? i read on the other DB’s that it is so dangerous and like a black box ,is that true?
could you please help me what it is ?
securitycheck,
You need to ask your employer to elaborate. What’s the status on USCIS website – RFE? Also, do you have a common Muslim name? What’s the industry you are going to work in, and what’s your specialization?
Saurabh,
Thanks for ur reply.
In the USCIS website,my case is still received status but my employer told that im struck on security check and didnt elaborate what exactly it is . Also, i do not have common muslim name and im already in US on H4 so i wonder how the security check. Donno whats wrong ,im waiting since 6 months and worring so much…
securitycheck,
You can either continue to wait, or ask your employer to follow-up w/ USCIS. Another option is to upgrade to PP.
Hi
Did yo get any updates on your status?
Hi,
did you get any update on pending security check ?
today my employer said that my case in pending with security check and will ask him today evening about more details.. could you please let me know if you have any updates on this?
Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
On July 28, 2015, i submitted requested documents on 20th august 2015 after that the status hasn’t changed i am really worried my series starts from EAC15149*****
I’m too on d same page, got RFE on 2nd July, sent documents on second week of September , as per my employer. Status not changed to received yet.
My case status has been the same (Response To USCIS’ Request For Evidence Was Received) for 60 days for my H1-B Visa.
How much time does it usually take to get case was approved status from California Service Center.?
Few of my other colleagues whose case was on RFE for the same reason (client letter), and their documents were submitted after mine. Their status has been changed to Document was mailed. Please let me know the further action to take. Should I raise a service request by myself or can my organization does it for me.
Hi SS,
When you got your RFE??..
I got it in July 2015, and submitted supporting documents in the same month. And status was changed to Response To USCIS’ Request For Evidence Was Received on July 29th 2015.
I filed for H1b with an employer and he informed me that my application has been picked in lottery in June but till now I have not heard from him and no response when i call or message them. Is there a way I could find my case number myself so that I can check the status?
Looks like many ppl got approval… Hence very less comments here now when compared to 2 weeks before…
I have received an update from Clearlite Inc HR, my case is not picked up in lottery. I am out of race for H1B this year, can’t do anything.
Anyways thanks 🙂
Who’s your present employer? 🙂
I haven’t received a single update since last 4 moths. It’s still showing ‘Case Received’ status. Shall I upgrate it to Premium or can I wait for next 2-3 weeks?
Case Was Received
On April 13, 2015, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC**********, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by May 13, 2015, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
Gauri,
It is hard to tell. It is your call depending on your urgency and need. There is no SLA from USCIS, if it is regular processing.
Hi Kumar,
I have one question about h1 and h4 status, currently i am in h4 and expires on dec 10th 2015 and did not file extension as i am waiting for h1 approval. Since h1 approval getting delay and if I apply for h4 extension and h1 approves, which status I will be on and what is the best approach in mine case. Please help me on my situation. Thanks.
SR, have u got any update reg the status?
@AJ, No still no update and my h4 visa going to expire on Dec 19th
me too in same situation, waiting , waiting, waiting …..every day i check but only same message ” received your case” not sure what to do now…..
@SR…from which employer did u apply
IT America Inc. is any one with this company ?
I checked most of the cases before and after to my number almost all either approved or rfe….my case start with EAC15146*****
m also waiting…. I also checked all the series , all are approved/RFE. M still waiting my series is EAC15143***
Mine is stall same request for additional evidence. mine also starts with EAC15146
Mine is still with RFE. my case also starts with EAC15146*
My case status is also been shown as Received on the website. However, the employer told me that the RFE has been received in my case. There could be a probability that the status is not getting updated on the USCIS website. Please check from employer, who indeed can check with Attorney.
The ppl who are still waiting for status change from last six month, can u please notify here with first few digits of your series number. So that we get an idea about pending cases ?
Since April 13 “Case Was Received” (nonAD, RP, WAC15143)
Same here. No change sincle last few months. Case number starts with WAC15149*****
Same here.WAC15145
My friend case WAC15145***
looks like 1514 series
Add me too! 🙂
WAC15143*****
Unfortunately guys there is no SLA for H1B
Check the timelines for California
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processingTimesDisplay.do
Says “Case Received” since April 13th – WAC1514
I have checked that approx out of 100 ,4 I-129 petitions are pending.
Every morning I check but no change. Vermont centre is working really slow….M loosing my patience….No clue wat to do to solve this mystry.
my case status is same , case is received nad the series start from EAC only , i m very much worried , why my status is not getting changed , please any one in same boat or do any one has any idea , plz let me know
Still waiting WAC15142*****
Still waiting WAC15142*****
Last update on June 8th, 2015 with “Receipt notice was changed” EAC15147*****
me too… EAC15146****
I am waiting from past 6 month, no change in status. Is any one in the same boat. Status is case received from April.series EAC151….
Hi ,
Mine is also the same series. M also waiting from 6 month.
Does your number ends with 49 ?
Still waiting with EAC15149…..
yes mine status is also not changed showing case received only i am also in same series EAC15149 , Is ur no ending with 82 or 91 ?? as i can see in this series these two no also in same status ?
My status is also same , case received , i m also in same series EAC15149. Is you last digit is 82 or 91 in same series ??
Hey Today on October 1 my app status is received. Did it change for you guys? Please keep in touch which only keeps us going.
Still waiting WAC15142*****
Atleast by September will our approval happen??:(
I’ve the same status from 3 months .. last update was on June 8th.
it says ‘Receipt Notice Was Changed’ … we made a change to your receipt notice for your Form I-129, etc.,
anyone with the same status.. ?
Are they delaying much?
Yes I am also has the same status from June 8. Still i am not getting any information related to this H1B process
Any idea what does this status mean ‘Receipt Notice Was Changed’..
is there any reason if the employer will inform the approval info with delay?
What your status says.. My status is not changed since from 2 months… It says June 5th we have modified your application processing… bla bla…
I am told like next step is approval letter… please correct me…
do u mind taking up this topic in a private chat
Got approved yesterday!
Congratulations and all the best for next proceedings.
Can you please tell me which series your Case starts with, so that i can get some idea when my Case gets processed. 🙂
…September…6 months passed & nothing! Still pending 🙁
For crying out loud!
Same here. Still in case received status. I am not sure what is happening. when some people had got RFE and then got it approved. But still for us the status is in ‘Case received’. very frustrating.
Today i’ll talk to the lawyer for the purpose of upgrading my H1B visa processing to Premium (even at my own cost if needed).
Hi,
Anyone knows how long it may take to receive an update on case status for Regular H1-B Application? Are next steps to just scheduling a Visa Interview, and that’s it?
Thanks,
is there a chance that petition get reject after through in lottery ?
Yes it is possible. But generally USCIS does not directly reject a petition without sending an RFE, thus giving an opportunity for the petitioner to send in additional documents to strengthen the case.