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H1B Visa 2014 – All you need to know – FAQs
H1B 2014 Cap reached on April 5th, 2013. Read : 124,000 H1B Visas Filed. Lottery Process
Did you miss FY 2014 ? Check out : H1B Visa 2015 – FAQs
Page Updated : April 8th, 2013
As USCIS is all set to accept H1B Visa petitions for the fiscal year 2014, many of you have questions on various aspects of filing H1B Visa 2014 like fee involved, lottery chances, H1B sponsors, Change of status, start date, end date of accepting H1B Visas, etc. This page will track all the H1B Visa 2014 News updates, Cap count information, FAQs, etc. Bookmark this page ! We have divided the page to various sub sections for your convenience.
FYI. Last year quota,which is H1B visa 2013 cap reached on June 11th, 2012.
H1B Visa 2014 News Updates
- USCIS Update : 124,000 Petitions Received. Lottery Process followed. News Summary
- H1B Visa 2014 Quota Cap reached on April 5th, USCIS official Update
- USCIS First Cap count update FY 2014 – April 8th or 5th ?
- Will there be Lottery for H1B Visa FY 2014 ? USCIS Data Analysis, Prediction
- USCIS Press Release : Petitions accepted from April 1st. Lottery ?
FAQs – All you need to Know !
Over the years, we have observed that prospective H1B visa seekers are always looking for certain pieces of information. We have grouped such information and created FAQs as listed below :
When will H1B Visa filing season start for Fiscal year(FY) 2014 ?
H1B visa filing season for fiscal year 2014 starts from April 1st, 2013. USCIS did a press release confirming the same.
How to find H1B Visa 2014 Sponsors ? Various Ways to find H1B Sponsoring companies
Finding right H1B Sponsor can be a very daunting task. There are few options to find sponsors like checking the H1B Sponsors Database and randomly contacting employers, working with IT outsourcing companies, looking at options in American Universities, Networking with friends. Each of these options are explained in this article :
How to find H1B Visa 2014 Sponsors ? Avoid Fraud
Why do we call H1B Visa 2014, when the petitions are filed in 2013 ?
USCIS operates on a fiscal year basis instead of calendar year ( Jan 1 to Dec 31st). Its fiscal year starts from October 1st and ends on September 30th. On that lines, USCIS’s fiscal year for 2014 starts from October 1st, 2013 and lasts until September 30th, 2014. So, though we file H1B petitions in April of 2013, they are counted towards H1B visa fiscal year 2014 and everyone calls it in short form as H1B visa 2014.
What is H1B visa 2014 Cap count for Regular quota and Masters Quota ?
If you are not aware of H1B cap count, it is the congressionally mandated numeric limits for H1B petitions based on category. Regular quota is for anyone who meets H1B visa requirements and Masters quota is specifically for students who have a Masters degree from US University. Typically, below are the numeric limits… ( we had these H1B cap limits set in 2004, if any changes by USCIS, we will update this page)
- Regular Quota Cap – 65,000
- Masters Degree Quota Cap – 20,000
Also, typically USCIS sets aside 6,800 visas for Singapore and Chile Free Trade agreement filings, which is H1B1 Program. Also, read article All about H1B Caps – Basics Calculations, Lottery
H1B Visa 2014 filing deadline – What is the last date ?
Well, there is no set deadline as such by USCIS. They start to accept petitions from April 1st, 2013 and will continue to accept H1B petitions until the H1B cap (85,000) is reached. It can vary based on the H1B visa demand.
- For H1B Visa 2012, the cap was complete on November 22nd,2011
- For H1B visa 2011, the cap reached on January 26th , 2011
Will there be Lottery for H1B Visa 2014 ?
This is most commonly speculated question by many H1B seekers. Due to very high demand and hype for H1B workers, we had lottery in some of the previous years. But we do not know, we just have to speculate based on past data and economic conditions. As done in previous years, here is our analysis:
Check out H1B Visa 2014 Lottery prediction- USCIS Data Analysis
. You can also check out last year’s: H1B Visa 2013 lottery prediction
What will be H1B visa 2014 filing fee ? Any changes ?
There has not been any changes to the filing fee for the fiscal year 2014. Check out the article : H1B visa 2014 filing fee – Who Pays for what ?. In general, it can range from $1,575 to $4,325 based on the number of employees ( this does not does not include attorney fee and premium processing fee).
International Students - Can we do Change of Status ( COS) from F1 Visa to H1B visa for FY 2014 ?
Yes, international students pursing their Bachelors, Masters or PhD programs from US Universities, who may be working on OPT, can file a H1B Visa petition to USCIS with Change of Status(COS) option. The advantage of COS from F1 visa to H1B visa is that you can continue to work after OPT expiration starting from October 1st, 2013 without leaving the country. You have to do the COS before your OPT expires to maintain legal status in America.
How soon Can I start working, if I file for H1B visa 2014 fiscal year ?
One can start working from October 1st, 2013 , if you have an approved H1B petition. You may need to get H1B visa stamping done, if you file your petition from overseas and wish to come to America on H1B visa.. Unlike, if you are filing for a COS by staying in US, you can start to work without leaving US for H1B visa stamping.
What is current H1B visa 2014 cap count ?
The H1B season for FY 2014 will begin on April 1st, 2013. We will keep track of the USCIS cap count updates with analysis.
All H1B Cap counts will be tracked at : H1B visa 2014 Cap Count Tracker .
In the mean time, you can check out our FY 2013′s : H1B visa 2013 Cap count Tracker
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Hi All,
Currently, I am on H4 visa and I have my H1B petition pending with USCIS for FY 2014 (H4 to H1 status change). If I leave the country before the petition approval:
1) Would my complete H1B petition be void or just the change of status application?
2) If the petition won’t be void, would I be able to enter back on H4 and file for a change of status again?
3) If I can’t file for a change of status again, I guess I should be able to go back and get it stamped before starting the job after Oct 1, 2013?
Please let me know.
Hi Saurabh,
Currently, I am on H4 visa and I have my H1B petition pending with USCIS for FY 2014 (H4 to H1 status change). If I leave the country before the petition approval:
1) Would my complete H1B petition be void or just the change of status application?
2) If the petition won’t be void, would I be able to enter back on H4 and file for a change of status again?
3) If I can’t file for a change of status again, I guess I should be able to go back and get it stamped before starting the job after Oct 1, 2013?
Please let me know.
Hi all,
Just read the new U.S immigration law reform.
Do u think it will be applicable for this year ? For people whom the lottery didn’t work out start praying that this reform gets activated from this year.
God is there.
Keep praying !
My number is EAC13139527XX. When can I expect approavl as its been more than a month with no change in status. Mine was filed in Vermont.
@ Waiting for APPROVAL
Same case here. I have been waiting for a change in the status. It shows INITIAL REVIEW without any change since one month (From 18-Apr) EAC1313954XXX RQ/RP
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VSIND
Does anyone moved from Initial Review to Approved lately? If so, please share the first five digits and processing center of your receipt number.
no movement from initial till date… WAC13138XXXXX. Anyone got approval? What are first 8 characters of your app. # ?
Is there anyone got his/her receipt this week starting 20 May?
If not, does it over in generating receipt?
ye.. its all over.. go and do your work….
Hi All,
Finally got the following update from my attorney………
Please note that USCIS received approximately 124,000 FY 2014 H1B Cap petitions between April 1 and April 5, 2013. As a result of this high volume, all cases received during this time frame were subject to a computer-generated random selection process (lottery) on April 7th. The USCIS received the petition filed on your behalf however it was not among those randomly selected for processing as such the case filed on your behalf will not be adjudicated and you will not be able to enter the U.S. and work on an H1B work permit this year.
There will be no further updates possible from U.S. immigration services on this matter as such you should refrain from contacting our office since no further information can be provided.
Hoping for a good luck next year… hope this might be useful for someone…. Out of seven applied from my team only mine was not selected…
(((((((((((
All the best to all who are still waiting……
Me too same brother.. we are lucky still:)
My I797 receipt notice was 13th April EAC13134*****, I have not got my approval yet. Status is still in Initial review. I have seen many EAC1313 something getting approval. Is anyone from EAC13134 – 5 – 6 here, who’s status is still initial review?
An employer filed for H1b visa for my spouse who is here on H4 . We received the petition number and its in ‘INITIAL REVIEW’.
While she is at US, her H4 visa expired last year and extension was applied and it got approved. She needs to travel to India in July and planning to return before Oct.
1. Since she has to go for H4 extension visa stamping in India, is there any chance of issues while H4 visa stamping.
2. Suppose her H1b visa gets approved in July and still can she go for H4 visa stamping on August?
3. On H4 visa extension interview, do they ask any questions on H1b and any chance to reject H4 visa.
Please share your thoughts on this. Appreciate your time.
It depends. If H1B is filed with COS (Change of status), then she should not travel until the I797 petition is approved. If the petition is filed in such a way, then upon approval only, she can travel and seek H1B visa at consulate abroad. If the application is filed with consulate interview option, then yes, she can travel even before approval and seek visa interview once the petition is approved.
Note that H1 will be void if COS option is the route and travel before the approval
Would the complete H1 petition be void? or just the change of status from H4 to H1 be void? I believe latter.
Hi,
She can travel when you applied for COS from H4 to H1. but COS it self means you are not changing place and in this case as I94 number is changed after she entered into USA, so changes of rejection due to this.
1) The best way if possible avoid traveling.
2) If travelling is must then file her petition under premium by which she can get result of H1 before she can leave USA. After coming back file amendments for change of I94 number.
She can go H4 stamping whether her H1 gets approval or not. And can enter into USA on H4..
My employer has not received any information regarding my petition to till now, what can we expect now, packet or receipt?.
alwa tha:)
Hi All,
Can u please provide /throw some light about it.
This is the below on my petition number
—————————————–
‘On April 8, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case.”
—————————————–
When i clicked the status by giving i-129 it says 2 months.Let me know from the above date is the calculated month ?? It meand will i getting any update before June 8??
-bvr
Hi,
Where you clicked the status for i129. Kindly let everyone know this process.
Thanks.
Hi,
It is everyone can see the processing time which they mentioned it has 2 months for the centres(California/Vermont)..
My question here is : from the date of petition accepted that is April 8 th the 2 months time starts from the day of Apr 8th or do they have any other process to give the next step?
It means i shuld be getting some update change later by June 8th??Hope i m answered ur question.
oh ok. Yes same process for everyone Even for me as well 8th april. I hope someone from this forum will answer your query which will be useful for evryone.
Thanks
@ bvr and @ h1b-approved
Its not April 08, it should be the date where your application was modified recently in their database. Apr 08 is a common date for everyone or most of them.
Thanks,
VSIND
FYI:
My FY14 H-1B petition was selected in the lottery and approved. Email notification about approval received from USCIS May 17. Written notice about approval arrived in mail May 21. EAC13136***** RQ/AD/VSC
Hope this helps.
Was your application in premium processing? How you got an email, if yours was in RP? Thanks!
That means still few receipts are being generated..though might be very few.
I think i am wrong, your receipt has been approved… I thought you got the receipt on 21st May. I understood it wrong.
Receiptsgenerated,
I was selected in the lottery back in April. That “Notice Date” was April 15, 2013.
AdvDeg,
When I received my tracking number (EAC13….), I signed up for an email alert on the USCIS website. You can do the same here: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/selectusertype.jsp
AdvDeg,
My petition was filed as regular processing.
but as per your first five digit it is eac13134 which is quite old day. looks as it has genereted on april. pls confirm if the number is eac13136 and u got on May 17?
@Goodluck-tensed: What Canada H-1B is saying is that:
1. he got the receipt in april itself with notice date april 15th.
2. approval notification via uscis case status updates on may 17th.
3. approval in mail on may 21st
Goodluck-tensed:
srb has correctly answered your questions.
MY OPT will expire in early July. still haven’t heard anything back from USCIS, sad….so I am working on the back-up plan right now…I am thinking to transfer to another school before my opt expires… I noticed some websites mentioned, you can transfer during grace period after OPT is done. but it is not necessary that you have to start the new program within grace period ( 2 months). as long as the gap between OPT expiration and new program start day is less than 5 months,.. you don’t need to leave America.. Does anyone know whether it is correct? or I misunderstood the policy? what is the status I will be in after grace period end and new program start ( gap within 5 months)
Hi,
Try ITU college in San Jose… its really good for this kind of situation….. Also let me know if you need any job opportunity while on CPT or OPT.
Sateesh
Thank you very much. I am excited to know that you can also help with job searching. What kind of job opportunity you will suggest?
Thanks
If that “5 months gap” is true.. I can apply a program that will start in Nov or early Dec right? Thanks
Hi All,
I was just notified by my employer that I was not selected in the lottery. I wanted to thank REDBU2US and all the contributors to this blog for all the information I have got so far.
I wish you all the very best, and we will live to die another day!
Cheers
Nick
Nick – how about live to FIGHT another day! Good luck.
Babu,
lol… thats sounds much better than mine
Cheers
Nick
I haven’t received any receipt as of yet, nor my application has been returned to my employer, just wondering out of curiosity that if my employer has really “filed” my application or if its just that I lost some dough, to my employer.
I don’t know of any system if a applicant can verify the information if the employer has
filed it or not, since the system does not offer transparency for the applicant.
its a jigsaw puzzle. keep hoping for the best.
Even if the immigration bill is passed this year. Will the H1B cap increase will apply this year or next year?
http://h1bwiki.com/h1b2014-quota-immigration-reform/
Hi All,
As per my employer, still they are so many awaiting for lottery result status… they are few whose are approved and few pending ….Dont know what is my status…..:(
No intimation from attroney
…
Could someone let me know till when can we expect genration of receipt numbers for regular processing
Thanks
Hi…Not sure if this is a right question at this juncture.
I applied for this year quota and got the reciept…for a H4 to H1 COS. I applied leave for my job in India and the leave is about to end in June. Can I move my case to premium now? Is anyone in the same boat…experiences?
Heartful Good wishes to all who have been waiting for reciepts…
SKML,
you can upgrade to PP ant any point of time.. the SLA would be 15 days…
Well, its official, I am out. Finally received notification from lawyer that petition was returned to her.
Best of luck!
sorry to hear that, best of luck for your future endeavor.
Sorry to hear that
Don’t loose ur hope and keep ur hopes always alive. Keep move on.
All the best !!
Thanks guys and same to you all.
Redbus2us/saurabh ….. you are providing an awesome community service. Hats off to you!
Anyone got receipt today?
@Saurabha: (please respond here, ignore prev one)
As I mentioned many times, I am currently on L1b and have 10+yr IT exp.My visa is available till Oct 15 2013 but my project is getting over on Aug 01.My current company has a lot process change so they are not doing any extn.
My hubby has H1 visa and I can change the status and stay in H4. I am currently in California Silicon Valley. I already have a master degree from India.
I am planning to join ITU.edu and to get CPT and to work only part time may be 4days in a week. As I am staying near by the university, I can attend the class on weekend and my current employer is ready to keep me in project if I get CPT , they can give the letter required for CPT.
You have earlier mentioned as these colleges are not non-profit so the MS degree may not come under master also if anytime these college have any prob then no other college will take you for f1 status change. If CPT 12 months used then not eligible for OPT.
My plan is, I will apply H1 next year and anyway my MS would not be finish by next year Aprl 2014. So no hope to be under MS quota.
If before April 2014, my F1 status has any prob I can change to H4 .
I have planned to not use the CPT for 12 months
My aim to join is I can study also I can work part time rather than sitting idle.
My question is, If I will join ITU.edu and will work on CPT for 4 days will it be going to give any bad impression as u mention earlier as uscis may take it as “F1 abuse”.
Also, I am trying to understand all the pros and cons and I am ready to go for other college if this has any prob. Please advice.
Thanks
Goodluck-tensed,
I recently saw an RFE where USCIS asked them to show that CPT was really part of the program and the job was related to CPT. So it is possible that they know what schools abuse CPT program and pay extra attention to H-1s filed by their students.
Personally, I don’t recommend going to such schools, but in the end its your decision. Search online if you can find information on kind of RFEs that can be issued when going this route of CPT from day 1.
Thanks Sourabh,
Do you have any other college info where I can get CPT from 6 months in cali or for all other college is it after a yr only I can avail CPT, please advice.
Goodluck-tensed,
I think you are in the Bay Area. Did you try Cal State Universities? May be San Jose or East Bay ones. Don’t know their CPT requirements though.
Thanks Sourabh,
Am trying to look for those options now.
Employer hasn’t received anything yet. is there still hope?
Guys,
Can some one tell me, what is the time usually taken by USCIS(starting from the date of filing of application) to send across the filling numbers of the cases short listed in lottery?
Quick reminder: if this law passes, it will not allow on client site placement of H-1B workers. Your employer won’t be able to place you on the client site, which is very bad.
Do some research.
And I agree with XYZ. Jignesh should be reproved for posting falsehoods and messing with peoples feelings here.
Guys, I had no such desire to hurt any one’s feelings and to give false hopes. I myself missed quota once. I read it first on TOI and it was misleading thus made me write which I should not have but then followed NYtimes article which clarified that’s why I posted link of both paper so that people don’t get confused.
I only wish what I wrote by mistake becomes true in near future.
Just got below from attorney,so i am out of race now.
Unfortunately, the H-1B cap petition filed by company on your behalf was not selected in the H-1B random selection lottery. We will work with the business to discuss the proposed deployment and determine next steps.
Congrats to everyone. H1b quota increased. those who missed the quota this year can cheer up. your prayers have been answered.
What ?. Please share the official link,where u have seen.
Thanks
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/us/politics/leahy-voices-optimism-as-panel-continues-work-on-immigration-bill.html?hp&_r=0
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/US-Senate-panel-approves-immigration-overhaul-bill/articleshow/20189260.cms?
Enjoy..
There is a clause in the CIR bill that if the bill gets passed before October 1st 2013, the H1B Quota which closed early April 2013 would reopen to fill the extra 45,000 regular cap visas and 5,0000 master’s (advanced degree) cap visas.
Retard. The bill only passed comitte.
Don’t post moronic comments.
If they have come this far then they will pass and implement also. Ray of hope is what everyone requires who missed quota this year but I guess a retard like you will always see things negatively.
I guess you must be one of who missed the quota this year and letting your frustration out using wrong words. grow up…..
Dude, if you want to pass a ray of hope then post your news correctly.
Your original posts says: “H1b quota increased”
You clearly posted a false statement and hence, I called you a retard and your comment moronic.
I apologize for what I said but its really annoying when people post incorrect statements and raise false hopes for people like Db and I.
Don’t be so arrogant XYZ, there is so much going on which is beyond the reach of pin heads like yours. So please behave your self and try learn somthing more about things before you utter anythign from your filthy mouth.
Clearly you are the one who does not understand the legislation process in US. Seems like you are in a deeper hole then I am.
The bill has only made it passed the senate committee. It still needs to make through the senate floor (controlled by democrates) and then the house floor (controlled by republicans).
What I don’t understand is why are you taking Jignesh’s side when he clearly posted false news. I agree my way of calling him on his mistake was not gentlemanly on my part but it really peeves me when people like him post incorrect news and raise false hopes. This is the last thing I want to hear since I am still waiting.
Also, you can post whatever you want but I am no longer going to justify myself. Please consider me ignoring your replies from here on.
I agree with XYZ and people this forum is been started to help/ passing the correct information…. If you are happy that the quote will be increased then seriously not seening the things correctly ‘a company with more than 15 percent of its workforce on H-1Bs will be restricted from placing H-1B workers at the offices of their clients, an approach used by nearly all Indian IT services groups.’ And all Indian IT companies have most of their H1 workforce located at the Client sites …
http://www.business-standard.com/article/international/killer-h-1b-provisions-still-in-immigration-bill-despite-deal-113052200439_1.html
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/301209-unions-rip-schumers-deal-on-visas
so would that not be effecting the job demand for it professionals at the US market..
FOR NOW ONLY BILL BEEN PASSED TO SENATE FLOOR AND REST OF PROCESSING WILL HAPPEN IN JUNE…
Always try to understand the both side of the coin before you comment on the public forum….
@xyz:
Thanks for clarifying as always .
@XYZ
I second xyz. I dont think it can make through house as conservatives has majority there.
I do not see any such bill for next 4 years but they will surely increase the h1b amount by next year.
@xyz: +1
dude don’t argue with these people… they are sitting there in india, and have absolutely no clue at how things work in the United States. “Hope”, “God”, and “Faith” are powerful yet meaningless words.
@Jignesh,
Please don’t post false hopes.
Your statement “Congrats to everyone” made me thought that as if some thing good happened or its going to happen immediately.
Madarc**d
@xyz Apparently you have no idea on how these things work in US. Get a life buddy and please stop pretending like you know everything… So please shut the f$%k up
And who made you the boss?
At least I knew enough to call him out on his mistake and I agree it was rude on my part.
If you want to agree with Jignesh’s post, then I am not pretending anything, you are the one pretending to believe his lie.
At least my language is legal on pubic television.
Please consider me ignoring your replies from here on.
It has just cleared the Judiciary Committee but the real test will be at the Senate floor. As such, it is too far fetched to say that the US has approved it.
Is there an official link ?
H1 quota is increased from 65,000 annually to 110,000.
I have got my receipt number for the H1 application filed by my employer. But My employer doesnt have started any process for H4 for my dependents. So when the H4 process generally starts for dependents ?
Where are you located right now? If you are in India, then there is no need of filling H4 petition. You H1 approval notice will suffice. Petition for H4 is filed only if the person resides in the US and either seek a change of status or an extension.
Yes , I am in india.
But when my employer should start H4 process for my dependents …
Hi JJ,
Your dependent’s H4 process has to go alongwith your H1 visa stamping process.
H1 quota is increased, check the link below
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/US-Senate-panel-approves-immigration-overhaul-bill/articleshow/20189260.cms
It just passed the judicial committee, still long way to go.
Hi all,
My application was not selected for H1B visa. I don’t have any OPT left. In order to maintain my status, I will have to quit and got back to my F1 visa. I was able to find only this particular solution for my case. Is there any other solution to this problem?
Hi guys,
Has anyone got any update on approval. mine is RQ/RP wac13138XXX. Its shows up as initial review.
any idea which day are they processing in cal. service centre?
thanks.
Did you receive your receipt number today?
Got it last month.
Hi WiatingForUpdate,
You can check the USICS site for average application processing time for I-129 . I guess its 2 months, if so expect an update by next month.
Thanks Venky. I heard that people are getting an update soon this time and uscis is speeding up. Is there any forum which is actually discussing about people who are waiting for approval ?
Hi WaitingForUpdate,
I just read somewhere on this blog that a person with Petition no 13135XXXX got his/her petition approved. Ur petition number is quite close to that number. so just wait for a couple of days/week and your’s will move as well. Also Saurabh will(or would already have) launch an H1B tracker , which will help estimate the application progress timelines better.
It doesnt matter..My collegue’s petition has got approved on 17th may..and his no. is 13140XXXXX. Even mine is before him but mine is also initial review..
So its all random process..
@ SC: Was it RQ/RP of your friend’s? I am not sure if we can track that in any of the posts/forums. Please share anything which could help in tracking.
@SC AND OTHERS
does anyone of you know of getting approvals for RQ/RP ?? Not AD
Me and my colleague are RQ RP VC
Hi SC,
Generally it is in sequence except for Premium processing requests. Check if your friend’s desicion approved was sent as an e-mail or mail? It could be premium processing…
Looks like VC is processing fast….
@Venky
He is my colleague and he sits next to me. I have seen his approval notice and it came by mail. It has also baffled me as to why mine and many others before his receipt 13140XXXXX are still in initial review and why his got approved first. I can only think of that its a random selection out of pool..what else?
Anyone from persistent got any information?
I haven’t received any confirmation from PSL, but I know my case was selected in the lottery as I got the H4 receipt number for my dependents at my home address in US. Mine was a L1 to H1 COS.
I have got my receipt number for the H1 application filed by my employer. But My employer doesnt have started any process for H4 for my dependents. So when the H4 process generally starts for dependents ?
Hi all,
Yesterday I got mail from my employer that my package was returned back.
I am now dependent visa. Can’t work here and can’t leave US for job due to family..
Anyone know some options which I can do from here additional to MS please post here..
Appropriated your guidance
Hey Guys….
Any hope ?
I just got call from the employer saying neither selected nor returned . Hope for the best .
I can still keep hopes on USCIS?
Same Here
Is there anyone from Microsoft waiting for H1B result? Attorney even does not reply my e-mails anymore. Still waiting but heard nothing…
Wait till USCIS publishes completion of H1b processing.
Are you also from Microsoft?
no, not from microsoft, but I am from a biotech company (non-IT) with 18,000 employees and my lawyer, although very patient, has now started ignoring my query.
I do not think that USCIS will announce the completion of H1B processing. But AILA already announced that “USCIS has completed data entry and mailing of receipt notices. Rejection notices will follow. AILA Doc. No. 13041600.” here http://www.aila.org/RecentPosting/RecentPostingList.aspx on 5/16/2013.
Hey,
I am waiting too. My project is at MS and I am not MS FT employee. But I don’t think it makes any difference for the lottery. Its time to have a Plan B. But you never know what happens next. just be prepared for the worst and pray for the best.
Did anyone get Receipt Number today?
Just got an email from lawyer that my application was not picked in the lottery.
hey guys …dont worry …. i applied for h1b thirce and got the lottery picked this time…always i used to think that iam unlucky ….god is there ..he will listen to our prayers…..ur prayers willbe answerd …please keep the hopee guyss
..plzzzzzzzzz
dont worry
When did u get your receipt?
I am glad that you were picked and you learned your lesson from yesterday to not post false illusions of hope!
Just go a call from Attorney that my application was not selected in the lottery.
Who are waiting, just wishing them good luck.
Any clue if USCIS still sending reciepts? Or is it only rejection packets now?
No clue…
My employer told me that my check not encashed yet,so i think my case is rejected..
Actually not seeing newly generated receipts..
anyway dont lose hope…
Think positive…
Same here .
If you do not see anything by end of this month, ask your employer/attorney to call USCIS. If USCIS has no information on your application then it is more than likely that your application is on wait-list.
@ xyz ,Thanks for the info.
U got to know ur case status ?
Nothing. The only avenue not looked at is “check withdrawal”.
SEVIS had no update as of 1st May (OPT expiring in Sept 2013)
No rejection notice.
My attorney thinks that if we do not hear anything by end of this month, it more than likely that m petition may be wait listed.
Hmm.Let us wait till month end.hope for the best .
After end of this month,if v r in wait listed ,ll v be notified with waitlisted receipt no ?
Keep ur hopes alive.good luck
@Saurabha:
As I mentioned many times, I am currently on L1b and have 10+yr IT exp.My visa is available till Oct 15 2013 but my project is getting over on Aug 01.My current company has a lot process change so they are not doing any extn.
My hubby has H1 visa and I can change the status and stay in H4. I am currently in California Silicon Valley. I already have a master degree from India.
I am planning to join ITU.edu and to get CPT and to work only part time may be 4days in a week. As I am staying near by the university, I can attend the class on weekend and my current employer is ready to keep me in project if I get CPT , they can give the letter required for CPT.
You have earlier mentioned as these colleges are not non-profit so the MS degree may not come under master also if anytime these college have any prob then no other college will take you for f1 status change. If CPT 12 months used then not eligible for OPT.
My plan is, I will apply H1 next year and anyway my MS would not be finish by next year Aprl 2014. So no hope to be under MS quota.
If before April 2014, my F1 status has any prob I can change to H4 .
I have planned to not use the CPT for 12 months
My aim to join is I can study also I can work part time rather than sitting idle.
My question is, If I will join ITU.edu and will work on CPT for 4 days will it be going to give any bad impression as u mention earlier as uscis may take it as “F1 abuse”.
Also, I am trying to understand all the pros and cons and I am ready to go for other college if this has any prob. Please advice.
Thanks
Hi all,
I have been quite an active member on this forum. I checked my status online today and it shows “Post Decision Activity”. It went from Initial Review directly to Post Decision Activity..
“On May 20, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.”
My receipt number is: WAC131345xxxx..
Hope this helps..
H1B Aspirant – Petition Approved,
Are you AD or RP?
Dear H1B Aspirant
Could you pls inform your category as well
AD RP or RQ RP or PP?
@seema, @SKML,
AD/RP/CSC
VALCONUSA WAITING,
Anyone is waiting H1B visa filled by VALCONUSA…. Whenever I called to them they always say for waiting….. They are not clearing things…….
If anyone filled H1B visa by valconusa, please be in touch at atul.markan at gmail dot com
shri shri radha giridhari Jai…….
Beautiful lines by Guru Granth Sahib :
Apne gam ki Numaish na kar,
Apne nasib ki Azmaish na kar,
Jo tera hai tere Pas khud ayega,
Har roz usse pane Ki khwaish na kar,
… Taqdir badal jayegi apne aap hi ae dost,
Muskrana seekh le, wajah ki talaash na kar…
hari bol …..chant
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna,
Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare
Hare …and be happy . …hari bol
Looks like you filed under wrong VISA category and seized “1″ option that so many people was dreaming for and heavily invested in. You should have applied for “R1″ VISA. LOL. Before any racial comments shoots up, am a believer in God and an Indian Hindu, but this is not the forum to chant or worship God.
Looks like your R1 got approved. Congrats.
@USapply am guessing that was meant for @hari bol ?
If thats for me then, Thanks for your wishes!
Haha,
Nice one in middle of these serious discussions
shri shri radha giridhari Jai…….
Beautiful lines by Guru Granth Sahib :
Apne gam ki Numaish na kar,
Apne nasib ki Azmaish na kar,
Jo tera hai tere Pas khud ayega,
Har roz usse pane Ki khwaish na kar,
… Taqdir badal jayegi apne aap hi ae dost,
Muskrana seekh le, wajah ki talaash na kar…
hari bol …..chant
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna,
Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare
Hare …and be happy .
Looks like you filed under wrong VISA category and seized “1″ option that so many people was dreaming for and heavily invested in. You should have applied for “R1″ VISA.
I feel sad that people like Jenny, Katrina, Troy, Nigerian Chemical Engineer, etc did not get a chance because of people like you filing under wrong VISA category.
Before any racial comments shoots up, am a believer in God and an Indian Hindu, but this is not the forum to chant or worship God.
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