H1B 2014 Cap reached on April 5th, 2013. Read : 124,000 H1B Visas Filed. Lottery Process
For this year FY 2015 H1B Info read : H1B Visa 2015 – FAQs
Page Updated : January 18th , 2014
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
Would you like to be informed about H1B visa 2014 ?
Hi Everyone,
Is there anybody still waiting receipts for both ADV and REG?
Here I find a way to use your I94 records to know the results.
Please go to https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html this website and input all the info they required.
If the system said no records according to your info it means that you made the lottery.
I am REG NON PP CSC received paper notice on 4/22/2013. My friends who won the lottery also tried.
Best luck to all!
I tried it but I found my record. I have already got my Receipt number. So It may not work to everyone. Thank you
@ CSC REG NON PP,
so, If the system said NO records according to your info it means that you made the lottery?
@ Sad/Nervous,
I also found my receipt number. as per CSC REG NON PP – we are selected in lottery only if system find no information 🙁
It gives me error…
Date of entry must be after automation date and no later than today’s date.
not sure what this has to do with our h1b petition. why would NOT finding a record mean you got in? I just don’t get it…
@confused: Yes, I too did not get it. What has it to do with my H1B? If I am already in US, it means I already have a valid I-94 number. So when I’ll enter my details, it’ll show in here. It has no connection. But yes, if you are in US on a different visa and applied for COS to H1B and your H1B is already approved, they’ll generate a new I-94 for you based upon the validity of your new H1B visa. Then you’ll see the updated I-94 alien number. That’s it.
What connection does getting selected in lottery has with your I-94 record being found?
But yes, people who are not in US yet, their record won’t be found, whether selected in H1B or not.
That logic did not work for me. I have reciept number which means I am selected in the lottery and yet I found my record. So sorry, this does not work.
Just got my Receipt notice… mine is RQ/RP/VSC… Good luck to all
Just got my Receipt notice… mine is RQ/RP/CSC… Good luck to all
Any hope for Regular/PP??
Don’t lose your hope yet!
I am RQ/PP/ don’t know the center
But I got my receipt today. I was soooo desperated during last 2 weeks. I know how you feel. You are not yet rejected. You just didn’t get any confirmation. Good luck to you.
Hey guys, just received my I-797C. EAC-13-144-XXXXX. Worth the wait I’ll say. Received date 4/8/2013, notice date 4/24/2013. The letter was postmarked on 4/25/2013 and checks were cleared today. RQ/RP/VSC. Best of luck to all of you.
Congrats! What state is your employer/lawyer in? Thanks!!
Hey Danielle,
Thanks. Both are in Georgia. Have a nice day.
Hi All,
I just received my H1 B receipt number from the employer. Mine was Regular Quota/Regular processing Vermont center. So, all those who are still waiting, I know its easier said then done, but be patient and hopefully you will hear good news soon.
One thing I wanted to check though, when I check my status online on USCIS website, it says “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.” but shouldn’t this state the actual receipt date of the petition papers, as by 8th April the quota was over ??
Thanks & Best of Luck !!!
Feeling Lucky,
It’s 8th b/c that was the day all selected petitions were entered into the system.
Hello
Its 29th April and office hours are about to end. Has any one received receipt from VERMONT CENTER Regular quota/Regular Degree today on 29th April ?
This is to keep hope alive that still VERMONT is sending receipts….
Just receieved mine ..from VSC
anyone from persistent systems/Infosys/Cap gemini got receipt notice?
I see many more receipt numbers being added tpday. The last one was EAC1314853351.
Really hoping they are not done yet and we all get through. My fiance filed this year and after 6 years of long distance between India and US, I really hope to get together.
Isnt it too much.. 6 years of long distance.. OMG.. I am living away from my husband for just 3 months now and I am going on H4 finally..have decided not to wait here for an indefinite time… You are inspirational!!
hey mansi, are you working for infosys ?
But SAD!
Anybody here from finsoft?
did infy informed abt H1
RAHUL – When did you check the status
Mine is RR Rp
Haven’t got any update over my application yet, but I don’t know why…
My heart says I will get my h1 this year 🙂
Since we think that y not till now, but however sad we should be feeling, this sadness can never overshadow the joy that lies in our hearts that we would feel upon getting our h1 this year itself..
Guys, I have decided to follow that feeling of joy that lies inside my heart…
I wish and pray that soon I would get my h1 selection and approval this year. Soon very soon now…
Again and again I remind myself… the night is darkest JUST before the first sunlight at the dawn
I m still hopeful
Guys ,
If any employer or ur friends or any acquaintance recieve rejection notice or ur package back just post so that we can plan mentally for other options because living in dreams or trusting employers with all bullshit words saying the bill will move or quota going to increase its not a reality show its our career …
Hi All,
Yesterday while i was talking to one of my friend wife she told USCIS already started sending Rejection packages….Do any one really received it or not if so please post …..
Please read through Murthy laws…
http://www.murthy.com/2013/04/26/h1b-cap-case-selection-update-as-of-april-23-2013/
http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/techflash/2013/04/federal-plan-could-double-h1b-visas.html
Any comment on this??????
Friends,
As per my knowledge CSC is finished with sending receipt notices on friday 26th march 2013. There are no more receipts being generated. The guys who are waiting can confirm if checks in their names are cleared and this will give them a clear idea if they got selected in the lottery or not.
Gud luck everyone and best wishes
What makes you so sure?
just check any CSC recept no …. WAC13145500xx on uscis website…. it says “On April 26, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case”. For all lottery cases the date of petition is april 8 and not april 26th. Even is u count/calculate the no of cases processed per day u would get end date as roughly april 26
Luv All- Just now somebody posted their receipt no as EAC1314853112. USCIS says On April 8, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. What do you have to say for this? Does it mean the receipt reached so late?
vermont is probably still sending out some receipts …. but there are chances that these can be non lottery cases …. anyway whatever i said was for CSC (california) and the argument still stands
What do you mean by non-lottery cases?? They are all H1B filings from this year. Its easy to say dont have false hopes etc, easy to tell other people, all your doors are shut.
Bro….. I am in the same boat as u guys are …. ive been checking this forum from 11 april onwards day in and day out ….. and i am as much depressed as u guys here but the truth must stand and the truth is that no more receipts for H1b lottery is being generated by CSC (california centre). Any more receipts generation would be possible only with extraordinary luck from here on …. sorry but that’s true ….. i too have to console myself before i write this ….. but u know in life it all happens
Luv All – Could you check WAC1314650030, this one seems to be a premium processing receipt, generated on the 146th day. I think they are still generating receipts. The one in your post is 145th day. Am i right?
Lost,
The USCIS status says “On April 29, 2013, the 15-day premium processing clock started on your I129,PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER”. Most likely this is a cap-exempt case as PP petitions were entered prior to non-PP ones (and their PP window started from 15 Apr).
Whenever you guys are looking up a random receipt number, try to judge whether it will be subject to this year’s cap or not. PP petitions like the one above are not for this year’s cap. Another one posted above (EAC1314853112) may be subject to this year’s cap.
yep my search was for 145th day but the receipt number WAC1314650030 seems very likely to be that of non lottery PP case. Guys lets be practical, its highly unlikely that any more receipts would be issued from CSC…. anybody’s recept generated by 26th april should reach his/her attorney in the worst case by 6th may 2013.
Sad but True
Luv all ?What do you mean by “as per my knowledge ” ?
sorry its as per my research …..
really? how come? As per USCIS lottery was conducted on April 07 2013.
I just called my employer. He said the quota might be increased this time itself. This does not need the bill to be passed, its only a matter of USCIS getting a memo. So lets hope for the best!
dear pls stop living in dreams
Are you serious?!?
This is what he had to say. I really wish it is true. Although I looked up on the net and there seems to be no news about this. I am feeling so hopeless, may be this is just a lil string of hope for me 🙁
H1B,
Your employer needs to learn how US government works. If this would have been true, why the Gang of 8 will be discussing all this and proposing the bill.
I got the receipt number today from California service center. WAC-13-143-*****. All the best guys. RR/RQ.
Hi All,
I had completely lost hope and today my company informed me that my cheque has been cashed out. It will be another couple of days before I get my receipt but at least i know i am in.. 🙂 I have been a silent follower of this forum and all I can say is please dont lose hope. There are still lots of receipts being sent out. Yours would definitely be one of them 🙂
RQ/RP/VSC
oncloudnine , Can you update when you receive the receipt#. My employer told that check got en cashed on last monday (4/20) itself. But still no receipt.
Hi,
I got the receipt today as well. As per the receipt, the notice date is april 25th. The cheque got encashed today and the receipt reached my employer today thru snail mail. Just wait for a couple more days to get the receipt.
Hey guys!! Had almost lost hope but as i was opening the mails at internship today, one of them was my receipt notice!! I will advise everyone to be patient as they did say the entire process will take till the second week of may. notice date 4/25/13 RP/RQ/VT
Good luck!
@Nisha – Are you AD or regular?
Anyone who got receipt No. from SEVIS but still waiting for Physical receipt ?
AD/RP/CSC
Am waiting…mine was wac13132xxxxx…what’s urs..
wac 13133XXXXX
Any plans on what to do…
Me too…my no is wac13132xxxxx…urs?
my opt is expiring on 30th nov. 2013 so i don’t know what to do ..other then waiting for physical receipt .
I don’t get why we did not get receipt yet…do wait listed applications get receipt now?
@MichGrad: did you get your physical receipt or any other information about your petition?
Hi Guys Just got my Receipt Number today RQ/RP/CSC… Its being a long wait since past 15-20 days… All i can say is hang in there n you will get thorough… Our company has filed above 50 petitions and till today 40 got selected without any rejections yet… hv faith in God….
All the best to Everyone!!!
CSC is processing RQ applications VERY SLOW….
Which company?
If you don’t mind can you tell me the name of your firm?
sorry @Hk And @Need H1B!! – I cannot tell the name of my company. Its one of the top 5 IT companies of india…
and I am talking abt H1B filed from Onsite not from offshore..
RQ/RP/CSC: got receipt notice on Apr 22…waiting for the decision.
Any one got the receipt from Vermont center today……Its like it’s the dead end for the ones who are still waiting for receipts from the Vermont center…..I am begging people to respect this blog and be truthful in whatever they are posting….
So any hopes for Vermonteeees RP/RQ??????????????????????
VSC still generating receipts Latest receipt no EAC1314853336. Hope for the best
Hi Guys!!!
Just got my Receipt today I am RQ/RP/CSC… Its being a nightmare waiting soo long for this day since I heard abt lottery… I hv been checking this forum 1000 times a day u can imagine my state of mind… last 15-20 days I was in a confused state of mind… Guys just hang in thr.. everybody will make through it… California center processing is very slow for Regular Quota… All the very best to those who are waiting… Have faith in God!!! and don;t loose hope until the end!!!
Which company?
its Infosys
Hey, how did u get this information, through Infosys OR USCIS?
have still not heard anything from Infosys immigration team…you’re from which DC?
I got it from my manager…. Ask ur manager Immigration team share the list of lottery first with the managers and then with the employees directly.. thts how Indian Companies work guys!!! Don;t contact USCIS and make a fool of urself… hv patience…
Hey, how did u get this information, through Infosys OR USCIS?
Did you get this info through Infy?
I have many friends across the DCs but I didnt get any updates from any of my friend..I dont know if this info is right is wrong…
Guys,
Called Infy GI help desk…it may take couple of week to update…till then Ready for Printing …oops
Has anyone under Regular Processing received his/her approval notice?
If not, please post here as soon as you receive your approval notice.
Thanks.
Hello,
I have a question, why are only a few answers from california service center ??? The most are from vermont cervice center….
Are the answers from CSC less or already one ?
Regards
The people from CSC are less in this forum. I checked with my lawyer and she asked me to wait for 2 more weeks. and I am from CSC center.
I jst got my reciept today from CSC they are processing it very slow for Regular Quota…. Just hang in thr….
Even I called my employer today and they said it would take 2 weeks and I am also with CSC. But million dollar question is if CSC already done with processing all receipts by last Friday (04/26) then why we have to wait for couple more weeks. I don’t understand?
does it take that long to receive the receipt notice or CSC is slow in sending receipt notices?
EAC13134xxxxx – AD/RP/VSC – Receipt notice date was 13th, got H1B approved today morning.
from where do you get to see the notice date.
Notice date will be written in I797 receipt. In the receipt, you have 2 dates, received date and notice date.
Hello,
Pl post news as soon as you receive receipt updates from your employer today (Monday 29th April) for regular filing/regular degree VERMONT CENTER.
I just want to track if VERMONT CENTER is still sending the receipt or they are finished sending receipts and those who are waiting for receipts will have to wait till next year quota comes.
Keep sharing good NEWS here !
I am waiting
Hi Guys,
Please call to 18003755283 (USCIS call center) and keep the below details handy so that u can get to know your case status or receipt number
1. Employee Last Name, First name
2. Address of your Employer (including zipcode)
3. Employer FEIN id or FEIN or Tax ID (you can find in ur I-129 or LCA application)
4. Contact person from Employer
I got mine in the same way, u need to wait for almost 1 hour to connect to second level of customer care representative.
ALL THE BEST Guys
Did they give u the WAC number?
Yes
They will give ur receipt number, based on to which center ur employer sent ur application
If they don’t have it now. Pretty much I don’t get it?
Is this not risky?
Hi All
I got confirmation from my employer today. I don’t have receipt number right now. I applied for Reg/Reg. Its CSC Center. My employer is waiting for few more petitions, but he says can keep hope till MAY or June 1st week. All The Best!
Thts a good info. But tell me one tthing did u call USCIS or your employer did?
If you did then did u pretend like employer or just employee? I hope you understand my question.
No I didn’t call USCIS, my employer got mail today morning.
Vermont service center still generating latest receipt no EAC1314853112
Just got mine today in the mail from Vermont, RP, RQ. Receipt no. is EAC13144*****. dont lose the hope guys.
Luckily….my petition was selected in the lottery. My employer told me 26th April. Reg Cap/Reg Processing, Vermont.
Good luck to all those still waiting to hear!!
Hi ,
I have received e-mail from my employer stating that “my application processing accepted will send the receipt no, you can check the status in USCIS site” That means My application got selected in lottery?
My doubt is : USCIS send the acceptance information along with receipt number to employer right.
Both myself and my husband applied for H1B on the same day by the same Employer. But myself got the receipt (i.e WAC13138****). But for him No Updates. Is there any possibility to get the receipt from USCIS ?????
Both myself and my husband applied for H1B on the same day by the same Employer. But myself got the receipt (i.e WAC13138****). But for him No Updates. Is there any possibility to get the receipt from USCIS ??
I am a silent listener of this blog. I would like to share that with grace of GOD, I have got the good news on 26th, April. I am RQ/RP.
Hi…
I assume that my company sent multiple applications in single package becoz the size of package on UPS tracking site mentioned is some Lbs
Now the question is do they process and reply for all applications together or what… Like some of persons have received receipt nos. But me and many others have not received.
so do we have hope or not?
Guys,
I was just surfing thro this blog and hoping to get my number. Just now a minute back my employer shot me a mail with the receipt no. Dont lose hope. God is great!!
ur from which employer?
Anyone from TCS, Wipro,Infy, HCL got any updates?
is anybody waiting from TCS?
I think everybody is waiting.
heard from someone that TCS guys have started getting rejection notices..is that true?
Fake News.
Called Chennai US Visa cell, they informed that the ISU RMG has received the entire list of people who got through lottery.
Hello There….I too checked …Even ISU has no info….Any one from TCS got any other info except Petition filed?
Has anyone from Vermont from Regular Quota / Regular processing received their approval
I got on 27th… RQ/RP/VSC
RQ/RP/CSC got receipt on Friday.
All the best for everyone here!!!
Does anyone got information about self or others, if he/she is rejected in lottery?
Hope everyone will get through: my gut feeling!!
Anyone from Accenture got any update?
Not yet.still waiting.do inform when u receive it
Sure dear.
Anyone from MindTree got any news about receipt?
Nope.. Still waiting for the updates 🙁
Anyone still waiting on AD/RP ?
+1… ad/rp/csc… did u check with ur school dso?
Hi guys,
I am very excited to share the good news that I am through the lottery, my employer informed me on friday about it.
All the best you guys!!!
Congrats! AD or RQ? RP or PP? CSC or VSC?
I dont have much information about AD or CSC things. It was RP for sure.
It was RQ/RP, dont know about CSC item.
Hi Guys,
My employer informed me on Saturday that I got selected. RQ/RP/VSC.
All the best Guys.
I received word from my lawyer on Tuesday (04/23) that I was selected in the lottery process. I am AD/RP and not sure which office it was applied at. I will not be contacting my lawyer on a regular basis, I just plan to wait and see what happens. I was on OPT and it ended in January 2013. I had to move back to the Caribbean and pray and hope that my employers applied like they promised they would and they did. So, I am leaving this all in God’s hands and if it is his will I will be back in the US in October. It wasn’t easy packing up and moving but he helped me through it and he will help me through this process.
I hope for the best for everyone who is still waiting and for all who have been selected.
Hi Ejhel,
I am in the same boat as yours. Words words are kind and motivating. Wish you best.
Amir
Hello Friends,
I would like to share with you all that i got selected in the Lottery. I got update from my employer on 27th of April. I couldn’t ask them my receipt number since i was out of home. I would get the info from them tomorrow . People who are waiting still i request have some home and wait. Never give negative comments. Just hold on to your hope.
I am RQ/RP/VSC. H4->H1. Wishing good luck and my prayers for all 🙂
* (Sorry tat was a typo mistake) People who are waiting still i request you all to have some hope and wait. Never give negative comments. Just hold on to your hope.
I am RQ/RP/VSC. H4->H1. Wishing good luck and my prayers for all
Does anyone on here have an idea on how Does anyone on here have an idea on how USCIS decides who is going to be on the “waiting” list? And roughly the number of petitions that are on the “waiting” list?
I have got my H1B receipt number from my HR on 26th April 2013. I am under RQ/RP. I just wanted to share this information for everyone’s benefit. I was denied a receipt in 2008 & 2009 lottery and I guess this information would give hope to lot more people. Please have faith.
Can any body tell me what is fedex tracking number or FENID ? My employer has not provided me any number and always saying that petition is filed. I am really worried if petition is filed or not..
It is the unique number issued by Fedex at the time you post the package, the only way to find it out by asking the person who has posted it.
I am waiting for for my wife’s H1B receipt submitted in WAC under RP/RQ. No news so far, just want to know can we still expect the good news.
Thanks