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 ?
EAC1315051311 AD/pp/vsc.
just got approved. enjoying life……
Hi All,
I had a question, Overheard online that USCIS will take an additional 10-15% (perious years rejection rate) of applications on a so called wait list. No sure how credible this information is.
Is it true? and if so, will the petitions on the wait-list be notified that they are on it. My guess is that, if they do have something like a wait-list, USCIS will not return the packet until all the applications have been approved/denied and then consider the wait-list
Again this is just my assumption, none of the information here is from any credible source.
I just wanted to bounce the idea off you guys…
Still Waiting…
RP/RQ/CSC
I believe someone said that in 2008 they let applicants know they were on the wait list on May 18th. Could be wrong though!
Check this.. waitlist info from 2008
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=183f301458e49110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
Guys,
I was quietly following this forum and also doing lot of research on interent. I too have not received any updates on my H1B lottary, and this is my last chance to get it (5 yrs on L1 is about to over).
Anyways, i don’t want to give anyone a false hope but i found this document from USCIS with the count of total cap H1B applications received and processed in past years.
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Resources/Reports%20and%20Studies/Immigration%20Forms%20Data/Employment-based/H1BFY09-12.pdf
Based on this data each year USCIS generates receipts for around 10% extra applications (accounting the rejection rate of 10%). This data is my only hope, as i’m hoping that USCIS will pick around 93-95K applications instead of 85K.
Also, i read on the CIR (immigration reform bill) 2013, that there is a clause in that bill that if the bill pass by congress before Oct’1 2013. Then H1B quota for 2014 will again reopen for approx 45K additional H1B 2014 slots. (This information is from the trusted site –
http://www.immigration-law.com/)
Guys, again… i don’t want to give any hope, this data is what keeping my hopes positive so i thought its worth sharing.
Please tell me what section this is under. have read this bill and have never see such a date or promise.
I see very less activity in this page then last week…looks like us unlucky ones are done for good. I dont know why I keep refreshing this page over n over again….any return packets today?
That is true…..i dont know why….. i just keep refreshing this page again and again for updates and hope….. but the activity here is going down…….
very sad kind of tragic feel
is it all over…for next 365 days…
Can anyone please help answer my query. My case status is in initial review and it reads “On April 17, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER”
what does it mean?
Please wait as your application is being reviewed.
Guys,
I was quietly following this forum and also doing lot of research on Internet. I too have not received any updates on my H1B lottary, and this is my last chance to get it (5 yrs on L1 is about to over).
Anyways, i don’t want to give anyone a false hope but i found this document from USCIS with the count of total cap H1B applications received and processed in past years.
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Resources/Reports%20and%20Studies/Immigration%20Forms%20Data/Employment-based/H1BFY09-12.pdf
Based on this data each year USCIS generates receipts for around 10% extra applications (accounting the rejection rate of 10%). This data is my only hope, as i’m hoping that USCIS will pick around 93-95K applications instead of 85K.
Also, i read on the CIR (immigration reform bill) 2013, that there is a clause in that bill that if the bill pass by congress before Oct’1 2013. Then H1B quota for 2014 will again reopen for approx 45K additional H1B 2014 slots. (This information is from the trusted site –
http://www.immigration-law.com/)
Guys, again… i don’t want to give any hope, this data is what keeping my hopes positive so i thought its worth sharing.
I was quietly and patiently waiting for my receipt but now I am loosing hope.
Is still CSC center doing entry and sending receipts. How long I should keep my hope alive?
data entry seems over. Most of what is coming through is PP waitlisted applications OR a few RP applications that has been selected but receipts had not been generated.
Its more or less over now
Hi all,
Received the I-797C for my dependents (H4) yesterday. But still have not idea about my H1 receipt.
Would this mean my H1 has been selected too? I really pray so.
Yes it means you are in, same was with me.
Hi Guys, I got my cheque cashed and receipt notice last Thursday so there Is still hope.
rp/rq/Vermont
Its stating initial review on the USCIS site…just wondered how long it will take until a decision is made? Anyone shed any light on past experiences?
James,
Same is the case with me. Receipt date – 19th Apr and its been in initial review. Any idea how much it takes.
Has anyone received a receipt number which indicates that you are in wait list. Do USCIS generates wait list receipt numbers ?
Hi All,
I have been a silent reader all this while and had almost lost hope of getting selected in this lottery. I got my receipt today. Mine is RQ/RP/EAC.
Could you pls let me know wht was the Notice generated Date?
My notice generated date was 26th April.
when your employer received the receipt ? Just curious if employers still receiving the receipts in the mail or it is over for us who are still waiting …
I got the receipt from the Attorney via email.
My H4 to H1 status change is in process (2014 quota). Next month I have a plan to go to Canada just for half day for lunch. I have 2 questions here
1. Do I need Visa to enter Canada for a day?
2. If I go to candada, Will that affect my Status change?
I am in Canda. When u come here for lunch u can ki** my as*. You are such a shit. People here are dying and waiting for there H1B and you want to eat shit when you go to Canada and you are worried about you VISA status.
Rightly said by kiss my ass part 1. People are getting sick of this long h1b receipt notice wait and u want to go to Canada, only for half day, WOW, daddy ki haram ki kamai ha lagta ha.
where is the like button ??? shittest post I read on this forum !!
just for Half day ??? just for lunch ??? duhh .. get lost with your X or your Y.
between I got my receipt on April 17, RP/RQ/Vermont, …old story.
The news i wanted to share is one of my friend’s wife got H4 to H1 approval this morning
AD/RP/CSC. I think for AD they are acting fast on RP too.
In canada, I have shit Curry in lunch for you. Come early and have fun with it.
hello kiss my ass parts, you are in deep trouble, you really need help… god bless you.. I hope you recover soon..
o o o , hmmmmm, i know who r u going to meet in Canada, hmmmmm, I will tell ur husband.
I asked one attorney about your question, and he has told me that if your husband caught u doing shit in Canada, ur H4 and H1 both will be cancelled.
So have a shit here, don’t go no where.
hello answer, thank you for your decent reply… but that wasn’t any funny..
Besides all the hate posts, you will not have a problem entering Canada with a valid visa, but coming back to US, you have to choose from your scenario below
1) You have a valid non-immigrant visa to re-enter US – No problem
2) You are on F1/OPT – Need proper employment documents including offer letters and even then the border customs office may not allow you back in.
R u an attorney or what??? Don’t just read from online and take things out of ur ass.
He is right though. I have the same issue, I need to travel under my J1 with my H1B pending and my lawyer said it is fine. If they take my I94 then it will cancel my COS and I will have to go back to France for the visa stamping but I will still be able to come back under my J1 coming back from my trip.
thank you for your inputs xyz
@question , Please follow this link, hope it may be useful.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1299.html
also It’s good to ask your attorney.
Dude…. please dont post these kind a quetions when people are eagerly waiting for their results.
On another note to answer your question.. It is not at all safe to travel right now as your h4 to h1 COS Application will be void once you are out of US when the application is under processing.
Hi.
You need visa to enter canada.
If you travel outside usa during cos then it will be canceled.
Hello everyone
I am AD/RP CSC. I got my receipt number on Apr 19th and on Apr 26th USCIS approved my H1B. I got email form the lawyer this Friday and USCIS I confirmed with USCIS website as well.
Hi Can you please share the first 5 digits of your receipt number? Thanks a lot and congratsssss
Got my receipt number today! I am RQ/RP VSC. EAC13139*****
@ Another_Needle_In_The_Haystack
Can you pls tell us notice date ?
8th April
@ Another_Needle_In_The_Haystack
I think 8th april will be appln received date… isn’t it ? Notice date will be later than that ….Can you pls confirm ?
I don’t know what does notice date mean. Here is what my case status 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. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
Hi Can you please share the first 5 digits of your receipt number? Thanks a lot and congratsssss 🙂
Thanks, Here u go – EAC13139*****
Hi,
I got my receipt few min ago, been waiting for it from long and kind of lost all the hope after i heard people started getting their packets back.
Sincerely wishing everyone who is waiting get their receipt asap.
Mine was L1 To H1 RQ/RP and receipt number was generated on April 29, EAC13148*****.
@ Wait is Over
Can you tell us at what date between 1st and 5th april, ur application got received at the the service centre ?
i believe it was received on 1st April , as i got mail confirmation from my HR on 2nd April.
My application status is changed from Initial Review to RFE . What are the chances now ?
What is your Notice date… i think your receipt date is 8th April.
Notice date is Apr 26th. It changed to RFE today. How does the receipt date play a role here ? I wanted to check how good my chances are after RFE to Approval ?
What is the reason of RFE?
I have a question guys;
When you check your H1B status from uscis.gov website and if it says under post decision activity section that ” On May 2, 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.
For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.”
does it mean that my H1B is approved 100% or I need to wait until I see something under “Decision” section?
approve 100%; go Party…
yes approved 100% , Go Party
Any hopes left for RQ/RP? Keep posted us if anyone the received it today…
So I applied through 17 consultants because my employer told me Indian companies would apply like crazy so this would better my chances.
But I have not got one approved yet. I’m worried now!!!
Can’t take this wait anymore!!
You probably got rejected because you applied for 17 CONSULTANCIES!!!
Duplicate applications don’t work anymore. They deleted 16 of your duplicates and only kept 1…. which I hope did not make it through the lottery because that’s an a*****move…
If you are a Singaporean citizen you have a separate quota, you aren’t subject to the cap.
Jason_Singapore,
Wasn’t it 22 applications few days ago? What happened to other 5?
Aren’t you the one who I banned in 2012 for spreading all sorts of rumors. Still the same, huh …
Pray for me…If i dont get lottery…my life is over.
I dont want to work in India for slave salary anymore
Friends,
At my workplace 3 packets have been returned today. Mine wasn’t one of them.
I am ad/pp. I haven’t heard a word. Are other people getting packages back? Does it mean I am in waitlist?
Thanks
Not sure if that means waitlist or not. Just wanted to check were the returned packages also for PP?
Mine is RQ/PP no update…just waiting for the packet to return..
Its either in the waiting list or on the way back to us.
If all the reports are true and that un-selected petitions are being returned, then I would guess that you are in wait list. Wait till the end of next week as USCIS is still processing selected petitions.
in 2007 and 2008, USCIS made a formal announcement of the date on which they had completed data entry for all H1b applications. This occurred in the first week of June.
I am in RQ/PP/VSC and waiting, all though at this point I do think that if my petition was selected, I would have heard by now.
I heard USCIS received 124000 applications and out of those 85000 were to be selected..
which means only 39000 to be rejected….. but also they keep some 10-15k in waitlist..
so does it mean the chances are high for everyone to get receipt as final rejection list will have only 24000 applications….. and out of those 24000 many can be AD..
so chances are good for regular ones… isn’t it….?
Only wait and watch
Don’t just say any bull shit that u hear from any where.
Dnt talk nonsense… !
Your right. USCIS reject anywhere from 14-18% of H1B processed Visa’s. So they replace them as they go. My Boss called USCIS and they said if you get your packet back then it’s over. But some will be held back as a waiting list to cover rejections. My source is USCIS and USCIS data. Good luck
Is he mail received by both attorney and employer or it can be received by either of the two?
If both of them get it, is it in some particular order.
My HR is on leave for entire month of May and the attorney is not much responsive. Hence the question.
I meant to ask if the receipt number/returned package is received by both employee and attorney or one of the tow and in which order.
Any news from Infosys?
🙁
too much wait.. CTS and TCS have started getting news as per this forum..
Nmo
Nope 🙁
Finally got my receipt no EAC13148***** today R/R/Vermont. Don’t lose hope.
Is it that you got the intimation from uscis at this time ?.
Hope is still Alive !!!!
Waiting.. waiting…waiting..
anybody with me ?
Amen. I’m still waiting. It’s really shitty but let’s just try stay positive.
I am in the same boat…Waiting…
Copy That
fingers crossed, my frnd…
Still waiting for updates 🙁 does anyone have any idea when will USCIS completes this process????
No idea… I am in the same boat
me also waiting… 🙁
i guess they almost generated all the receipt numbers in to the system.. can keep hope for another one week..
Good luck guys..
I am silent reader for a long time..and finally I got approval for me and for my wife, I have applied H1B from 3 consultancy ….best of luck to all of you.
…
Dude ..
3 Consultancies !!! ! Are you serious ??
.. I think you have too much spare money ..
Thanks for killing two spots dude…
you and your wife applied from 3 cosultancies, good. Thanks for killing H1 dreams of 4 ppl.
I wish USCIS do something on this.
Good luck if you are not in USA and need H1 visa stamping. I am getting hint that you are in USA.
Wow 3 consultancies?? its people like u…who mess things up for people like us with a valid work. I HOPE It WAS WORTH DESTROYING 4 LIVES
This is an obvious TROLL.
Guys,
I saw in a article that the redundant applications are removed before the computerized lottery is done. I am not sure how true it its, if someone applied more than once, which one will they remove? may be Saurabh or someone can help us.
Imagine, if a person has applied twice and both of his application is selected…that should not be case, right? you think that makes atleast some sense?
Sorry If I posted something that is not correct/true….
Cheers
XYZ,
They will remove the duplicate petition filed from same employer for same person. If two or more different employer files the the petitions for same person then it would be treated as different petition all together.
EAC1315251139
Thanks GOD, I just received my receipt notice from my employer. AD/RP/VSC. I wish all the best to the people still waiting on their notices.
@katrina kaif
Can you tell us whats ur notice date ? Also when between 1st and 5th ur application had been filed at VSC ?
Notice date is 3rd of may itself and my boss filed it on the friday before the ist of april.
Hey katrina, did ur employer received receipt in mail on aunday
Here’s my story: AD/RP/CSC
I never received a physical receipt from USCIS. I got the receipt number from my sevis [school I20]. It has been there since 16th april.
Last week, when i was checking this receipt number, it showed that address was changed and hence the alarm. Finally our attorney decided to request for the checks sent with my applicaiton.
On May 2nd , the receipt number was showing approval. Today my attorney mailed me the check copies which were encashed. Looks like it was encashed on 18th april. [ receipt number was generated on 12th april].
Finally after a lot of wait, stress and trauma, H1B approved.
This website gave me a lot of useful information. Thanks Saurabh 🙂
@katrina kaif had you checked to see if your SEVIS had been updated prior to you receiving your receipt? and if your SEVIS had been updated, when was it updated and did you just receive your receipt today?
Guys / Gals who applies through ICC Ohio .. Did you get any updates this week from them or was it the standard reply of waiting till middle of May ?
I am from ICC . Hey who is your attorney ?? Is it Hammond ? If yes i vent got any reply from them till now ..
did someone fron syntel india rececived any update regarding h1b visa?
Yes, today!
Hi,
Thank God. After a wait of so long, finally I got an intimation from my employer that I’ve been selected in the lottery. Mine is RP/RQ/VSC.
However 1 strange this is, the intimation email said, we won’t be sharing the receipt numbers unless we want you to go for visa validation / stamping.
Just wanted to check if this has happened to anybody else and if there is a way we can figure out what stage is the application in and how can we have further information about it.
Hey,
You’re going to have to ask them how your case is advancing. I remember someone on the forum with the same question and apparently they are not giving your number because they are afraid that you may use it to apply at another company and lose you as an employee.
Hi All,
Wanted to check if u use WAC****** and see the update it is initial review…If i use the same number with EAC******* it has got different update..
Can u update wats is the difference of these two? Known persons pls reply..
Need an update at the earliest..
WAC aand EAC are two different processing centers for West and East coast. So both are totally different receipt number. Use the receipt no what you got from the employer to track the status.
Well,only the 1st letter changes,all other seems to be the same..But how it is possible???
do they generate the same number in 3 different centres with only the change in 1st letter ?
WOW. You are a retard.
Look like ur more into that..
@bvr
People here want to know about their future and not worry about how and why one character in the receipt make them different. So stop bullshitting around be cool.
stopBullShitting
I trying to know some answers,if u don’t know better dont respond..nobody wants bul** answers..this forum is not meant for that too..Be responsive.
This link will help you understand the receipt number
http:// redbus2us.com/received-h1b-2014-receipt-number-with-eac-wac-what-next-check-status/
* remove space before ‘r’
They are different receipts for different applicants. EAC gets all visa applications for jobs on the eastern side of the USA and labels them with EAC numbers. WAC gets all visa applications for jobs on the western side of the USA and labels them with WAC numbers.
BVR,
The receipt number is composed of all the characters including starting EAC/WAC. So these 2 are different receipt numbers and only one of them belongs to you. You need to follow that one.
I am a lucky guy.
I received notice yesterday that I got in.
Mine is RQ/ RP/WAC sorry for not having any other information at the moment.
Don’t give up hope
Hi Guys,
Today is great day for me because after so many days of waiting my employer mailed me that my application was selected in lottery….so happy for me…i am also in…another big waiting is there..hope for the best….so from my experience i would suggest to other guys please be patient u will surely hear a good news one days it may be a week or 2 weeks……….
mine is RQ/ RP/WAC1314450XXX.notice received at 8th april and notice date is 26th april.
Finally I want to say thank you for all the members in this blog because of sharing information.
@ SOWMYA
Can you tell us when between 1st and 5th ur application had been filed?
I wish, i could bang on your A********. What the F!@#, that u got your receipt No and I am still F!@#$ waiting.
Pls hv patience and dn use abusive words. May God help u …
Got receipt from CTS.. R/R/V/144th day..
@XYZ
wts your notice date ? when did u recive the receipt ? when did ur application got filed at service centre ??
papi papi papi choolo pinga mi pinga mi, R u the professor or a scientist, why are u asking so many details of others????
papi papi papi cholooo
I was also one one of the silent reader for last 1 month and finally got the receipt . It was RP/RQ/VSC. Don’t loose hope guys , they are still processing!!
Prabeen
Can you tell us …
What was ur notice date? when did u recive it ? and when did ur application had initially been filed at VSC ?
Thank you good to hear.. Still waiting.
Roger that…
Hi Sourabh,
Is it possible to apply for an change of status from B1 to H 1.
This yr an employer applied for an H 1 for me, am still waiting for the receipt,
Mine was applied under RQ/RP CSC ,I am hopefully that I will get through as people still getting the receipts and we haven’t started seeing any rapid news on the rejection receipts yet.
I am about to travel us in the month of July on B1 visa( business).
My question is in case if my application didn’t go through in lottory, while I a m in us in July.can my h1 employer file a change of status from B1 to H1.
Is it legal to do so.
Please share your thoughts.
Many thanks
B1 hoper
I am from India. Mine was applied under RQ/RP VSC, I am still waiting for my receipt. I do have a B1 visa but have no idea if we can transfer it to H1. I have been doing the same research myself. Possible. However, it is strongly advisable not to apply a COS from B1/B2 to H1B. There are lot of consequences and you will end up answering a lot of questions when you go for visa stamping the next time. Also, the chances of a successful COS from B1 to H1B is very less.
is it necessary to tell ur nationality????? grow up broooo.
Waiting,
This can be done only when the cap is open. If your H-1 petition gets selected, then you should go for H-1 visa stamping and then travel to US to work on H-1. If your petition doesn’t get selected, then it is of no use.
Remember B-1 is not converted to H-1. Status changes from B-1 to H-1, but that assumes that you already have H-1 petition approved.
got my receipt 25 days back, still ‘initial review’. anyone know how long it takes to get approval? thanks!
RQ/RP/VSC – COS FROM L1 to H1
Received the Receipt yesterday through the lawyer.
How can I verify if the EAC number assigned is for my application?
Please advise.
Query,
Ask for copy of 797C from the employer. That will have the receipt number and the beneficiary’s name.
Saurabh,
Received the notice copy from the lawyer’s office.
Received Date: April 8th
Notice Date: April 26th
Regular Processing/Regular quota – VSC
I got the news on May 2nd
Good luck Folks!
Did you receive the receipt number of a copy of the receipt?
If you received a copy of the receipt then your name would be there in the “Beneficiary” box.
If you have not received a copy, then either ask your employer else you have to trust your employer until your H1 gets approved & you receive approval notice & other docs.
Thanks Saurabh &H1!!
REG, PP , VSC:
Anyonr received receipt after April 29 (this week) please reply
Latest in VSC – EAC1315252027 , saw many PP ,hope one would be mine..
please pray my friends and I am praying for all too
Dear All,
I just now got my reciept. I’ve been following this blog since the beginning. It helped me a lot to be patient.
RQ/RP
Received date – 8th April
Notice date – 26th April
submitted application on april 3rd
First 5 digits WAC13143*****
I pray that all deserving applicants get in.
Does anyone have any idea as to how many petitions got selected?
85,000 dude ……. Looks like you just joined the party (rhetorical answer)
But to be honest, It could be in the ball park of 95 to 105 based on the past USCIS published data for cap subject H1b petitions. I lost the link but USCIS has published this data from 2009 – 2012 where the total number of receipts generated ranged from like 103K to 93K.
If someone has this link, can you post it again?
Jus got call from my employer, my wife’s petition was selected. RQ/RP/CSC. her packet reached USCIS on April 5th.
Thank God.
5 months tension got over by half way….H1B petition has been selected in lottery…..California Service
Does anyone has any idea as to how many H1 notices have been issued?
when is the last date for getting H1 receipt notice ? pls confirm.
wooo..got H1b approval notice,
still dont believe that..
Its PP or regular?
Please share 5 digits of ur receipt number
Tyx
EAC-13-134-XXXXX