Over the past few weeks, many of you have been on the blog constantly refreshing our H1B Visa 2015 Pageor H1B 2015 Status updates page seeking information from one another on the status. Also, with our H1B Visa Tracker, there are about 200 cases that are tracked by our readers. It is heart touching for us to read and empathize everyone’s situation. We wish we could do more…Let me share some thoughts on some misconceptions that I have noticed in the comments, just to make sure everyone are on the same page.
USCIS Processed 5000 H1B Petitions today ? 6000 Yesterday….2000 previous day at Vermont ? When is my case processed ?
I see some of our readers posting comments that USCIS processed so many ( 5000 , 6000 or 2000 ) H1B petitions per day at a USCIS service center. They are randomly counting the petition numbers advancement at a service center and concluding that so many H1B petitions were processed on that day. The truth is that USCIS service center processes much more than H1B Visa petitions and the USCIS Case Number that starts with a WAC or EAC, does not explicitly mean that it was a H1B Case number. It could include other cases like Status Adjustment, Alien Registration updates, Address changes, etc. So, the conclusion that a service center processed so many H1B petitions per day is NOT true, unless someone manually goes through each and every petition and does a tracking by case. Bottom-line, do NOT get bogged down by the fact that USCIS processed so many H1B petitions per day and my case number is not received, so did I get in the lottery or not. Try to be patient and do not put yourself into pressure by false conclusions.
Readers Posting questions like AD/PP/VSC or RQ/RP/EAC …etc. asking for updates . H1B Tracker ?
I do understand, many of us are under tremendous amount of pressure waiting for the petition status update. Many of our jobs and future aspirations are tied to the US work permit…I have been there…I can imagine…It will be nice and helpful for everyone, if we can leverage the H1B Visa tracker and post your case status there…If you can, please try to avoid posting it on the pages and leverage our H1B tracker….
Do I have to receive H1B Premium Processing case number by April 28th ?
USCIS mentioned that they will start the processing of H1B petitions from April 28th. They did NOT explicitly state that you will get H1B case number by April 28th. It is very likely that premium processing selected H1B Cases to receive the petition number by April 28th, but due to enormous number of petitions filed with USCIS for FY 2015, the online system that is used to track petitions may not be updated as fast as you imagine. Check with your attorney or you can call USCIS service center as well. Just don’t lose hope and get nervous. You never know!
Did anyone receive Regular Petition Case numbers ? How Long will it take ?
Some of our readers have indicated in the H1B tracker that they have received the H1B Case number for regular quota. USCIS has started to mail out H1B Case numbers for regular quota as well. They do NOT have a fixed time or SLA to send these petitions case number. It can take anywhere from couple of weeks to a month or so to get petition numbers… It will only arrive by USPS Mail, so it can take time…Do NOT just conclude, just be patient and wait !
Did anyone receive any H1B visa Petitions Rejection Notices ? NOT selected in Lottery results ?
So far, our readers have not indicated that someone has received a rejected petition, stating that it was not selected in lottery. Also, prominent immigration attorney sites like Murthy have indicated that they No Rejected H1B Petitions were received yet by them. So, don’t lose your hopes folks. Life is what it is…be patient, if it is meant to be, it is what it is…Good Luck !
Stay Calm…Do fun things you like…
I can imagine it is very difficult time for most of you to be in the waiting phase, days seem longer and you cannot focus on anything…unfortunately, it is life and we do NOT control certain things…Just try to be patient and calm, spend time with your spouse/kids/yourself doing something fun…stay away from reading information that can cause stress….
Watch this Video about Life: http://youtu.be/sVdHhoY1Q2w
Good Luck Everyone !
Any questions ? Comments ?
Iam still waiting for the status of my RFE since Oct 5, 2015. Anyone else also facing the same.
Is anyone still waiting for the response on RFE for 2015
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Case Was Received
On April 13, 2015, My case is still in the same state.. Any one with the same status.. how get the information about your case status.
Me too same status since August. What say the employer filed for you?
Did your employer raise any service request ?
My employer raised service request… they got reply tht case is stuck in security check..
Ok i have few questions on security check ? can you ping me at madhu.karur@gmail.com or whatsapp me on : 9620496186
Oh I m not sure if I will b of any help… I don’t have much idea on what happens during security check…
better post those questions here.. admin is definitely more knowledgeable.
i cannot post all these things here.. if you want to discuss it we can do it offline else fine no problem
Just emailed you. You can chk.
check with your employer , if other cases are approved then its employee check which is due else employer check which is due…
Did your employer raise any service request ?
Hello Guys,
Any one got any update, whose petition got stuck in security check. Anyone?????
My case is stuck since 5aug2015. No updates yet.
I am also on the same boat. Till today I have not got my visa. I attended interview on Oct 8th 2015.
Hi
Did it got approved for you.
What a this security check?
If we raise SR we will know where it is pending?
Mine is pending from August 2015
I am waiting since Oct2nd 2015. Not yet approved. status: response to RFE received.
I am still waiting…
I converted my application to premium on 6 Dec 2016. Still no update.
Hi,
You converted to premium.is it approved?It takes max 2 weeks when it is converted rt
It got converted to Premium on dec 6 2016. Still no update.
It seems it’s stuck in security check.
I don’t know what else I can do now. Completely clueless ☹️
So what your employer told you .Did they contacted USCIS .Becoz what ever it may be they are supposed to take 2weeks rt
Employer contacted USCIS. They said it’s stuck in security check. Thts it ?
OK..Best of luck.Keep us posted
Tq ?
which service center? vermont ?
It’s Vermont Service Center.
check with your employer , if other cases are approved then its employee check which is due else employer check which is due…
Any one got any update recently.
Any one got any update on 2015 petitions recently. Could you please update.
I m still waiting…. RFE response received status since 5th Aug 2015.
Am still waiting for update since OCT 2015.
No updates yet.
Me waiting from Aug 2015
?
Still waiting for an update. Anyone got an update. Anything… Anyone….
How many such cases are pending for 2015 cycle, any idea? Should withdrawing be a good idea? Anybody applied for 2016 lottery too?
Waiting for update since OCT 2nd 2015. its in RFE response received status since then
Looks like stuck in security check
Waiting since 5th Aug 2015.
How did u find out tht ur case is stuck in Security Check? Did u raise a SR?
Yes, from SR. My attorney raised one.
Mine is in security check too. Any idea how long can this take?
security check? what exactly is this? i have been told by some one that the delay is due to security check from uscis. does it take 9 months for the security check to complete? can you throw some light on this security check by uscis?
SRR
My case is –
New H1B
RFE raised on July 2015
RFE response received on Aug 5th 2015
Processing center – Vermont
Till date there is no response. Any thoughts?
Thanks
SRR
My Case approved on Apr 11th.
New H1B
RFE raised in Aug 2015
RFE response received on Sep 28th 2015
Processing center – California
Looks like my case was approved long back in November but status was not updated and approval notice was not sent to employer. Last week i raised SR and today status is changed to approved.
Congratulations!!!
I m still waiting for any update… Lets see.
After a long wait my case got denied just before 4/1.
New H1B
Case received: 4/13
RFE notice: 6/ 22
RFE response received : 9/11
Denied : 3/28 (discovered when checking on USCIS’s website)
Center: Vermont
Now I’m thinking whether or not should I challenge the result.
Anyone has any thoughts or has been on the similar situation?
Thanks
I am in the same situation. Have you got any response yet
No update yet. Still waiting.
Which month did USCIS receive RFE response for ur case?
It was Nov 2sd,yours?
My case is im RFE response received status since 05 Aug 2015.
Any case approved after Security Check?
Till now i did not seen any case approved or denied after security check?
If case is security check can we transfer to other employer for quick process?
Hello,
My case is similar to you all, On sept I received RFE, my consultant replied it on Nov and till now there is no updates. I dnt know why its taking so much time
I am also in the same boat. Received 2nd RFE during Sep and replied by Nov, still no updates.
I am in the same situation. RFE received on Nov 2, there is no update so far. Have you got any response yet?
RFE in August, responded in November, no response from USCIS yet.. Any body else in such a situation?
Should i be filing again this year from the same employer or different employer?
I am in the same situation. RFE received on Nov 2, there is no update so far. Have you got any response yet?
Hi Radha,
i have responded RFE on Nov too, but I have not got any respond so far? Have you received any respond yet?
I was selected in lottery in 2015. My case was received on April13th 2015. Since then there was no update. By December, my consultant raised a SR and came to know that my case went to Security Check. I am not sure what to do, cant go for PP. What happens in Security Check. Does anybody have any idea, when this can get cleared
Suja,
There is nothing you can do. PP option is not available for petitions stuck in security check. You have to just wait it out.
As a backup, you can also apply in upcoming filing season.
Saurabh,
Even my case is stuck in Security Check since Apr 2015. Why do you say that PP option is not available? Is that true? My employer is saying that if we go to PP, then we will get approval in 2-3 weeks time.
Please confirm.
Nish,
What I meant to say is that you can upgrade to PP, but USCIS will not honor the 15 day limit as it is stuck in security check. Security takes precedence over the need to adjudicate it within 15 calendar days.
In the same situation here, as Nish, Suja etc.
Got a call from my employer that the USCIS has “suggested” that we should convert the case to Premium Processing. Is it even allowed to convert the case to PP at this case ?
What about the Security processing vs Premium processing situation ? any comments ?
In the same situation here, as Nish, Suja etc.
Got a call from my employer that the USCIS has “suggested” that we should convert the case to Premium Processing. Is it even allowed to convert the case to PP at this case ?
What about the Security processing vs Premium processing situation ? any comments ?
Also, is there a deadline for USCIS to clear all pending cases before 31st March ? is there any deadline at all ?
Waiting4US,
I have read about people experience where they upgraded to PP but it wasn’t honored as it was in security check.
There is no hard deadline for USCIS to complete processing by Mar 31. Someone just mentioned a case where his petition was stuck in security check for almost 2 years.
Saurabh,
Thanks for the reply. D u have any idea like how long this wait period is. any tendative maximum time?
And also, u suggested for filing h1b again in the upcoming season. If I apply again, and both gets approved, will it not create any problem?
Suja,
Unfortunately there is no set time frame. Hopefully it will be adjudicated before Mar 31 (start of next filing season).
If both petitions get approved, you can pick either to work. It won’t be a disadvantage.
HI Suja,
Which is your service center, can we discuss it offline..madhu.karur@gmail.com/9620496186.. i am also in same situation.. waiting for rfe approval since nov-18-2015..
Hi, I applied for Extension on July 23rd-2015 and still now its not been approved.
Please let me know, should i go for PP and wait for few more days.
My visa got expired in Sep 2015
Hi All,
My employer had submitted H1B Extension+Amendment on June 2015,still there is no update from US office.
Then again we have submitted a service request on December 7th.It’s going to be one month still no update for SR as well.I am worried since this has been a long wait of 7 months.
Anyone Please advice what needs to be done if there is still no response.
RFE responded on September 28th and my H1B case is still pending. Anybody with me?
Hi Shekar,
I’m same as you. RFE responded on October 19th and no update yet.
Hi My petition got denied on JAN 21 . I don’t know why it took 3 months after RFE recieved status to denial it. Didn’t received the notice yet. my employer said he will go for MTR/appeal after they receive the notice. Is there any success possibility to get approved through MTR/appeal. Is there any success history?
saran,
Chances of approval will depend upon the denial reasons and what your employer submits to counter it.
Saran,
I too in same boat , better prepare for new h1b petition for 2016 , rather than wasting time and investigating the denial decision.
Hi Saran
Me too also same, my employer submitted the appeal and 70 Day back it went to initial review, no idea how many days will take, anyone knows the process for appeal……
Selected, RFE, Denied, Appeal and now Initial review.
Swathi
Hi
My husband case is alsi same. RFE was submitted on 20th october. 3 months are over but still no reply. We are worried what are the changes rate if approval
I am in the same situation. RFE received on Nov 2, there is no update so far. Have you got any response yet?
Hi there
I’m on the same boat.
This is my first time apply for H1B and my RFE responded on Sep 22, case still pending now…
I am in the same situation. RFE received on Nov 2, there is no update so far. Have you got any response yet?
Hello shekar,
RFE replied on Nov and now update since then
Hi there,
My H1 extension application was received on Aug 21st, 2015 at vermont and there’s no update as of today. Both my project and my h1b expired on dec 31st ,2015 . Please suggest if I can go with Premium Processing now or still hang in? What if USCIS call and verify at the client location? Also what if there is a site visit ? Not sure how to proceed ? If I get a new project now, what should be my next steps?
Hoping no one faced such situation. Can someone plz shed some light … very desperate situation.
Sandy,
What client/project information did you submit with the extension petition? The one that just concluded?
That’s right Saurabh, I did’nt think my project will end all of a sudden and I really didn’t feel the urge of doing PP cuz I applied 5 months ahead of the expiration not knowing the slow processing schedule. Looks like I’m illegal to apply for a new project with the expired H1 🙁
Sandy,
USCIS can do client verification even if you don’t upgrade to PP. So the risk is there.
You are in a tricky situation as amendment cannot be applied on both pending and expired petitions.
Have you found another project? One option could be to leave US, file cap-exempt petition w/ PP and new project information.
Hi Sandy,
You will have to get the current petition approved before amending the petition. Your amendment will be a bridge petition. Read about bridge petition. I would highly recommend getting a PP as I got approval within 2 days. That way you can file for an amendment asap.
Smita
At last my case got approved after 7+ months.
Here is my story:
Case Received : 13th April
RFE: 4th Nov
Case Approved : 22nd Dec
Raj, my rfe respond on 18 sept prior to your but i did not get any change in status. I don’t know in what manner they are working.
Hi Raj, Which Center is it? and my RFE was receive on OCT 23rd and still no response. Mine is CA
Its California Only
Hi Raghu
My center also CA .Here is my status.
RFE recieved on OCT19th and no response till now.
I got my notice receipt on 13th April . After that no update in uscis site . Should I go for premium ?
Again , if I don’t get any update till March 2016 , can I again apply for H1B in 2016 april ?
Thanks in Advance
Mitali
Mitali, Actually you indicate that our waiting time can be till March 2016 🙁
Hi, Could you please update me did any one get your H1B extension applied on July 2015.
My application was dated June 2nd and until nov 23rd there was no update. I converted to premium processing and got the approval in 2 days. It’s taking over 6 months for some applications.
Thanks Smita for update.
USCIS is scamming everyone by forcing them to convert them to premium processing for money! 🙁
Yes, my husband applied H1B extension in July2015 but still status is “Case was recieved” . 🙁
I don’t know why it is taking over 7 months to get the approval. Goodluck Surbhi!
HI,
What should I enter in Surname column in DS-160 (mandatory field) where Surname column is BLANK in my passport.
Will this make problem on stamping?
Please suggest
ApprovedCase,
Read this article for similar experience and solution. In short, First Name will be FNU and last name will be your name.
Its my turn to update.
Selected in Lottery :May 5th
No update till Nov my application was in CASE RECEIVED (till Nov 16th )
So requested consultancy to raise SR
SR raised on Nov 3rd
Nov 17th got Direct Approval (Status changed to Approved in USCIS site)
waiting for the hard copy
No RFE….
So for all the Rumor spreading people please stop doing this…..
For all the people who were still in case received …have hope guys..if ur doc is valid u will definitely get the Visa.
Hello,
What is SR how to proceed for my thing
My application got denied after rfe and then my employer re submitted the docs with extra fee
SR is service request which can be raised only by ur employer if ur application is not processed/no action taken for long time
Hi Kwin,
Thank you, I got the update on Nov 30th’2015 — initial review (Without raising SR). and till now there is no update, what can I do now….
Hi All,
waiting for response, my case went RFE, and submitted the docs and then denied. After that my employer re submitted my case again 1 month 2weeks back, but till now there is no update, could you tell me the process here. How many days will take. Even case status also not changed. Could you please confirm whether status will update after re submitted with extra fee or not.
Sri
Hello ,
My H1B application received on May 15. But still it’s in the case received status :(..
All,
Case received status: April 29th
RFE status: Sep 3rd
RFE response/Premium Upgrade : 10th Nov
Status changed in the website on 11th Nov stating that Premium Processing request received.
Waiting for the Decisions…
Does it show on case status when we upgrade our case to premium?
Yes, it showed for couple of days and then changed to
“On November 11, 2015, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC1514xxxxxx, and emailed you a receipt notice. It is being processed at our California Service Center location. The notice describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.”
Hey VKN2001,
Any progress in your visa status after PP?
Have you got any reponse till now
Hello,
Case received status: July 13th
RFE status:aug 5th
RFE response : 14th Oct
Case Approved: 5th nov.
can any one please tell me how many days it will take to recive the decision for my employer ?
Can anyone tell if they have received approval notice, who have applied for H1b extension in June 2015
Hi,
I am also waiting for the approval of H-1B extension. My application date was June 2nd.
Hi, one of my friend got his visa approved who applied on June 2nd.
Hi H1b,
thanks for sharing the news as your friend got approved petition filed on 2nd june. Mine is 15 June, still waiting,,, but a ray of hope arise after your message… 😉 fingers crossed
Hi,
My application was also dated June 2nd and I am still waiting.
Smita
My spouse H1B was picked in Lottery this Year, and recieved an RFE somewhere during June 2015, My attorney responded to RFE on September 1st week and USCIS recieved them on Sept 15th, Till today status remains same, ” RFE response recieved on Sept 15th and will processed again”. Its been more than a month, not sure how much time we need to wait. Anyone in similar circumstance..
Hi my case is also same. received the receipt number on july 17 with RFE. july 24th Vermont service centre has received the required docs but till today there is no status update regarding the visa approval.
I spoke to my employer and they say that they have raised an sr one month ago and still no revert on the sr neither there is an update on my status. can anybody pls let me know how to move forward. Iam very much worried and concerned about the visa status.
Hi there is no change in status..yet petition filed 25aug 2015 still waiting…can someone help??its been a very long time vermont service center is the processing zone
Hello Bhavna, Same here. No change – Still Case Received status.
I’m planning on upgrading it to Premium, but heard that USCIS is posting RFE’s. Can anyone tell us is it ok to proceed with Premium at this point of time?
Thanks.
Hi Bhavna Singh/My H1,
Did you guys got any update on your H1b? Mine is also in ‘Case Received’ status since lottery results. its Vermont Center. Pls keep us posted.. not sure how long we have wait. Lets hope for the best.
Thanks.
No Update yet!!!
Still waiting 🙁
My processing center is Vermont Service Center.
i heard my friends saying, The normal processing times have been moved up from 90 days to 130 days by USCIS.
Even then, for my application its been 200 days and I don’t understand what’s going on.
There hasn’t been any change in status so far (still case received status)
I got this news from one of my friend who is in USA at moment. The delay is due to more H4 applications received by USCIS and they would like to prioritize that first than the H1B’s.
My case was received on 13 April 15. Still in same status ” case received”. Raised a query with USCIS on 19th October . Tentative reply date is 10th November ?
Petition filed on June 10. Today is Oct 29, Still “case received status” 🙁
Its been 2 years since I visited India and badly in need to go for vacation. Stuck in this Visa processing which is delaying my India trip.
Yesterday I got my approval. My case was filed on May 22, 2015. The USCIS website shows H1B for extension petitions filed tille May 25, 2015 have be processed. So probably you need to wait 3 more weeks to get a decision. So just hang in there for 3 weeks and do fun stuffs. Save some money to buy your parent’s a good gadget this Thanksgiving. Good Luck.
Can you please tell me when did u receive your approval notice
My case is in still recieved state from April 13 …today i spoke to my employer he said he contacted USCIS and they said they are doing the security check……it means end of the road….
Hi Kumar,
Why do you say its end of road when there is a security check. Do they do background check of employer and employee? do you know of anyone who got cleared of the security check. Please advise.
Thanks.
Hello, even My case is same. Case received on Apr-13-2015. We raised a service request and heard USCIS say, it’s stuck in security check. What exactly does that mean?
Also,How long does an application take to clear Security check if i is under Premium Processing?
Can some one pls throw some light on this.
Thanks!
Hi Kumar, Did you hear anything on security check after that..pls do let me know. Mine is also same situation here.
Has anyone received any information on security check? My employer has also told me that it is stuck in security check and there is no ETA. He is asking me to go for Premium Processing. But is that of any use? Has anyone with security check received any update?
My H1B application received on April 15. But still it’s in the case received status 🙁 . Any idea how many days it will take. my employer is saying it went to security check.
Same is the case here, “Case Was Received”, On April 13, 2015, we received your Form I-129…… . I wonder why there is so much delay for this, is it because of work permit being given to the spouses of GC I140 approved people?
Its my turn to update.
Selected in Lottery :May 5th
No update till Nov my application was in CASE RECEIVED (till Nov 16th )
So requested consultancy to raise SR
SR raised on Nov 3rd
Nov 17th got Direct Approval (Status changed to Approved in USCIS site)
waiting for the hard copy
No RFE….
So for all the Rumor spreading people please stop doing this…..
For all the people who were still in case received …have hope guys..if ur doc is valid u will definitely get the Visa.
Center:California
RP
Hello is your application New H1B or H1B extension/Transfer?
even my application (new H1B) is stuck in security check. No Idea what to do.
Appu, Any update after that. Please let me know.
I am also in a similar siutation..
Hi All, I have been a silently watching all the h1b updates and it’s time for me to post:) I received RFE yesterday after long wait of 6months.
Hi Prathyusha, Thanks for the update.
I gained some hope that my case also gets processed soon.
Thanks,
Raj
Happy for you Prathyusha ! Congrats .
Raj , I am also keeping my fingers crossed . There is no update on status yet. Waiting to see any change from ‘Case received’
Has ur case moved from received??…mine is still in received..
My case got approved:)
my status shows me “case was approved, On September 1, 2015, we approved your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number xxxx. We will mail your approval notice.” now what i have to do? I didn’t get any acknowledgement through mail or post. Any one can help me what should i do next?
Can you tell us what was your reciept notice date? And how many months did it take from reciept notice to Approval Notice? Was it a H1B New or an H1B Extension petition? Anybody here who has recieved an approval notice within 4 months in regular processing(Not Premium).
Sshah,
If it has been more than 30 days since it was approved, then your employer/attorney should follow-up w/ USCIS to track the hard copy of approval notice.
My status is in ‘Case Received’ for months together . Its already October and am frustrated on this wait. Will they be processing my case further?
kwin,
i am in the same boat…no update since 6 months and yesterday my employer told struck in security check ..
Hey who is ur employer. Mine also in security check.
IT Newton INC, who is ur employer? did u get any update for the security check?
who is ur employer…mine is also security check
What is meant by security check?can someone please give ore details on this?
any update on pending security check status?today i came to know that my case also in security check. please provide some details if you on this status
Hello any update on applications (New H1-B filed in April 2015) under security check? Did any one get approvals? please let us know.
Thanks
Those looking for case status, go to https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do
Select the Service center where the case is applied and click the Service center processing dates, you will get to know till what date the cases are being processed. For e.g: for Vermont center, its shows H1B getting processed till date April 14 2015.
Hello,
Did you get any update on your application?
Even my petition is under security check. What bothers me is, many of my colleagues who are from same employer as mine got their H1’s approved. I’m wondering why only few applications like mine are stuck in security check!
Can some one give us more details on this topic. It would be really helpful.
Thanks.
Hi,
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 friends,
waiting for response, my case went RFE, and submitted the docs and then denied. After that my employer re submitted my case again 1 month 2weeks back, but till now there is no update, could you tell me the process here. How many days will take. Even case status also not changed.
Good cherry ,
At least you point out that denial case can be re open but i think employer need to submit fee for this . right ?
Hi Modi,
Yes, they have to pay some fee for re open, its done already, but I there is no update in CASE status.
Hi Exports : Could you please confirm, how many days will take to change the status even received the case ,..like that.
Cherry
Hi Modi,
Can you pls answer my question, about status change after re open or something.
Cherry
Hi ,
I have still not received a response from the USCIS on my H1B application, neither an acceptance or my application back. My lawyer contacted USCIS but he said it was the biggest waste of his time. Is there any way to find out what is happening on my application, can someone help?
I am also in the same boat. Not sure whether my application is accepted or rejected. But still hopeful. Be positive. It may or may not happen. Good luck.
Thanks waiting for my results. But how long are we suppose to wait? Did you try contacting the USCIS?
I have n’t contacted USCIS directly. But asked about my status to my company and they said ‘We will let you know if we hear anything from USCIS’. But i have gone through some forums and people said some applications would be under waiting list and they may or may not replace the selected petitions. Be hopeful and let me know if you get any updates. Have a great day. . Thanks.
Hi,
My application status is also showing as Case Received. I spoke with my employer today and he is saying this year it is taking too long. He also mentioned that there has been cases when H1 approval happened in Jan and Feb.
Hi, m also waiting for the status change . same status “recieved” from last 6 months . I got to know that ppl who got RFE in june and getting approved and visa will get effective in OCT but in my case case status is still same. why my application is not picked… No update from there end. Totally clueless
RFE after wating for six months 🙁 very disappointed. now again pain of 6 months.
Hi . Did you hear anything last year? if yes please let me know your situation.
I’m in the same right now.
Thanks,
raja
My h1b extn was filed on May 22, 2015. I received a receipt notice few days later. It has been 4 months 3 weeks I have not received any updates on the USCIS Case Status. It just says “Case was Received”. My employer(an IT giant based in US) says this time it is getting delayed and I have to wait for another week before they can put a request to USCIS for update on my case. Can you please advise if I can request my employer to go for a premium processing? I am more worried as I have my present petition expiring on Sep 30, 2015. What is the maximum I can stay after visa expiration? My employer says I can stay in US for 240 days more after expiration if my extension is filed before that. I am planning to get a new car and looking for financing it. I doubt if any credit union or bank would offer me a auto loan. please suggest me what should I do?
Hi Arjya,
What is your current status on extn. ? The USCIS website says its processing May 14 2015 application for the past few weeks. Mine was applied in July and still no outcome.
My status is still the same. “case was received”. One of my friends approval came 5 months after the receipt notice. I think this is getting normal for everyone in regular mode..
Hi Arjya,my h1 extension was filed on june26th.it is showing case was received at california service center .it has been 3months 10days.xan you olease update me your status.how long extension process taken for u for approval.please reply me.thaks.
Hi,
My H1B extn was applied on May 22nd and the status still shows ‘Case was received’. However, USCIS website shows that California center has processed till May 28th. But case doesn’t reflect any processed update yet. Same is the case with my colleagues who’ve applied H1B extn.
The USCIS website says the case filed till May 25, 2015 has been updated in Vermont Center. My case was filed on May 22, 2015. Still not sure of the date. In the USCIS website I dont find anything under my case status. When I put the case number it shows the same “my Case was Recieved”.
Please let me know if anyone has got approval/decision/RFE on their petition and what ws the date of your filing/reciept notice.
I was given a receipt number for the eastern adjudication center. That receipt number doesn’t show in the the case status I get the following error:
Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:
My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
Does some feel here, I have gotten deceived? Or this could be an issue. My employer says that there is a tech glitch in the USCIS system.
Will appreciate any comments.
Thanks
Amit
Amit,It could be a glitch. Do you have a copy of the receipt notice from your employer ? If not, get that to check it first. You can call customer service of USCIS, if any issues after that validation of notice.
Hi Amit,
Currently i am facing the same issue and would like to ask your suggestion on this please.
Thanks in advance.
Hi
I have applied for h1 through my company Ibm on July 2015. My manager saying that lottory will happen on Oct 2015. I knew that lottory used to happen on April. But what is this October lottory. Can any one tell me this Sept/Oct 2015 lottory.
As per USCIS, here is the news release
USCIS Returns Unselected Fiscal Year 2016 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
USCIS announced on July 14, 2015, that it completed processing the return of fiscal year 2016 H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected in our computer-generated random selection process.
Hi All,
My H1b status is still “Awaiting lottery result”. Does anyone face the same issue?
I am afraid if there are even any minor chances at this stage.
Also, does anyone know by when all the lottery results would be out..
ex: last year by when all lottery results were out ??
Well, technically there is no H1B status called “Awaiting lottery result”. Your employer should have got the receipt number, if you were selected in lottery long time ago. Technically there is no hope…If your employers says anything ask them for scan copy of the receipt notice or reject notice.
This status is for next year. 😛
Hi, my application got picked up in the lottery but the status is still receipt copy received.anybody would know what can we expect, how long will it take for the petition to get approved
Hi, Mine is also the same case. Status is still application was received. Not sure how long it will take to change the status.
Please wait till Oct end, as per USCIS the processing time is 6 months
My case was approved on 23rd june 2015, but my employer did not get the Approved documents yet from USCIS. did any one got the approved documents for this years cap?
My employer have filled the H1 B this year but neither receive lottery pick nor the packet return back. what could be the issue in that and what should I do?
Hi KU,
Did you get a reply yet, I’m still waiting.
Hi,
My H1B application for 2015-16 is picked in lottery. But I did not receive the approval notice yet. I found that, cases that are above and below my receipt numbers got the approval notices. But my case is not yet approved. Can someone tell me the reason for this.
Thanks
Sree
My employer told my Check got deducted log back. Still I did not get reference number. They are telling still some people did not get numbers. Can I believe this? Can I wait still?
Hi Naidu.. yes it is happening to me and other 9 people from my company.. We got the information from the employer that we got selected from lottery but still did not get the reference number.
Anybody still waiting in RFE response received state since 2014? What chances do we have? Does it mean ours are rejected?
Hey… you received RFE. my case still initial review..
Yes me too waiting for decision since my rfe reply .
God know wht will happen . Starting to loose hope . Employer also nt getting any reply from uscis .
hi , I’m waiting since 2014 too. Still in RFE state. Not sure what is happening. It is really frustrating. What is ur employer saying?
RV, what r u planning? try again? i doubt whether we can try again? how long should we wait?
I think all are from cyberbrains consultancy… See we don’t have no chance..
did any one’s RFE got approved,if so what did they requested?
I was on premium processing.
Once USCIS got response for my RFE, within 2 working days, my H1 got approved.
My consultant didn’t share the RFE question.
Hope RFE question was about consultancy themselves.