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 ?
All,
Do we have any new people with returned envelopes due to not being selected.
One way to know if u r wait listed is if u don’t see package back.so please be honest
Can any one ,based on the last receipt received can predict , How many application would have been processed ? Instead of Posting their receipt number , at least some guess on how much is already processed .
Just predicted , daily on average of 2900 applications are processed by combining both EAC and WAC centers . If the Regular processing started after premium processing ,i,e after 15-april-2013 , it expected close any time before 22 May 2013 , in worst case extended up to another Week. Till that …….. huh
Happy to inform you that I just got the confirmation saying that ‘I got selected in lottery’.
Receipt number: EAC13147xxxxx
This is the status when I checked in USCIS.
Initial Review
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.
So, friends don’t loose hope. We are still getting receipts.
Thank you so much for this forum. I’ve been following this for the past one month. This forum helped me to know day by day updates.
Thanks everyone to for the support and wishes.
Good luck!!!!
Hey guys,
I have a differnt kind of problem here.
It appears my employer mistakenly filed two petitions for me. Both are RP/RQ,one was to california and another to vermont.The worst thing is both of my petitions got delected in lotterly and got two recipt numbers WAC*** and EAC***.
My question is will USCIS reject both of the petions or will the just reject one?
You are a fool,
People are crying for their receipts to come and you have applied with 2 Employers. Not fair bro…
It was same employer filed two petition one to vermont and another to california
Only one will get rejected and you will be eligible for other one..Lucky man
Thanks 🙂 Fingers crossed
If they will get to know (about two petitions from same employer) at the processing stage, they will reject both. They are strict about this. So, request your employer to withdarw one of the applications ASAP. USCIS has clearly mentioned that if the same employer has filed duplicate petitions, the will reject both and forfiet the fee.
However knowing the rule, no employer won’t file duplicate two petitions for same employee. So, it seems that your employer is either a dumb or fool.
__________
Thanks,
Ram
my employer told they will withdraw california petition.
If you filed two petitions through different employers, then no problem. But if the same employer filed it twice, this is what will happen:
. To ensure fair and orderly distribution of available H-1B visas, USCIS will deny or revoke multiple or duplicative petitions filed by an employer for the same H-1B worker and will not refund the filing fees submitted with multiple or duplicative petitions
Will they revoke both the petitions or only one
Both man! I surpise that your employe doesn’t know these rules.
they said it was mistake just happened on my petition
AFAIK, this cannot happen.
they already have mechanism in place to detect if one applicant is submitting duplicate applications from SAME employer irrespective of application centre.
May be you should double check whether your employer has given you 2 receipt numbers by mistake!!
I can see the two reciept numbers on my name from vermont and california with notce dates April 16 and another with April 22
Cna you let me know where are you checking this? I also wanna check my details as my employer told me he probably misspealt my name in the application.
My employer forwarded me both the reciept forms I-797C and the petitions I-29 they submitted.I can see both the I-29 was addressed to Vermont.But the blunder was they sent one to vermont and another one to california. I don’t understand why USCIS provided reciept number for the petition sent to california as it was addressed to vermont.And my employer told they will withdraw the petition filed at california WAC**** and they told there will be no issue on the petition filed at vermont with reciept# EAC***.
Sorry to say. But truth is is both get deleted.
how about my chances for 2015 . Will they enter my name in some fradulent list ??
Two reciepts,
How can that be a mistake? Your employer and attorney should know this basic rule about duplicate filing. If both end up getting rejected (which looks like the case), then only your employer/attorney are to be blamed for this mess.
Saurabh,
What will be the status of my petition if it is withdrawn and will i get any notice of withdrwal form?
Hi all,
I completed Bachelor of enginnering in computer science in 2012.I joined to a top MNC in august 2012.I apllied to H1B 2014 .I got selected in lottery.My client has no problem with me. So , my questions are,
1) what are my chances of accepting visa with this much of experience(nearly one year)?
2) Do you have any instances where in freshers or less experienced got h1b?
Please reply me,I am scared about this….
sachin007,
If you are qualified for the position then your experience shouldn’t cause the denial.
@Saurabh
Thanks man….do u have any instances in which guys like me got selected?
sachin007,
I don’t remember specific instances.
Have you seen any cases like this?ie… Issuing h1b for less experienced?
Hi folks,
Finally I have received my receipt notice yesterday,my employer has informed me abt it.
mine was applied under RQ/RP CSC ,
Thanks for this forum in bringing all of us under one roof to share our updates,
I would please don’t loose your hope guys, yours is on the way.
Thanks
Krishna
Can you pls share your first 5 digit of receipt number….
Still waiting guys, please GOD help us. Its my dream to go to America. My student visa got rejecting twice and I am working Satyam and applied on my own. No information yet from my attorney
My employer denied from calling and asking uscis regarding my application!! 🙁
Same here..I filed my H1B RP/RQ/CSC wid zeninfotech….who did you file your H1B with?
RQ /RP/ VERMONT
my application reached uscis on 1st April and I am still waiting for my receipt.
My check is not yet cashed..
Same with me. I work for state department and I will loose my job 🙁
Lose not loose
Hi guys,
I’ve been a silent observer since April 1st, but I think I can contribute today.
Category: AD/RP/VSC
Application arrival date: 4/1/2013
OPT expiration date: 6/28/2013
– No STEM available for me
– No receipt as of 5/8/2013
– No SEVIS update as of 5/6/2013
– Check has not been cashed as of 5/7/2013
Today, I called USCIS with my firm’s HR manager on the other line. To sum up, the representative told us that
– No receipt number for me as the data entry for me was not done yet
– USCIS is not done with processing and sending out receipts
– There is no hard deadline on data entry
I personally believe her story as she was able to locate the receipt numbers for my co-workers who have already got the receipts (all regular processing).
After this call, we asked our lawyer to contact USCIS. A few hours later, he got back and told us that USCIS also told him that it is not done with data entry.
Let’s keep our hopes alive!!!
AD/RP/VSC…still waiting
thank you RBSC for your insightful thoughts….
I live in Vermont. Even I got the same reply from VSC. It will take 1-3 weeks to send all the receipts to the lottery winners.
@RBSC and @VT, you guys gave me some hope again.
@RBSC: “No receipt number for me as the data entry for me was not done yet”. Does this mean you are definitely not picked in lottery(hopefully that is not the case at all) or does it mean that USCIS has not made “data entry” for all the selected petitions yet? What did you conclude from your discussion
Sahil,
She could not tell whether my petition was selected or not.
The way she put it was that USCIS has some kind of database – operator inputs the names of petitioner and beneficiary, then the system spits out receipt number if it has already been entered. When she entered my info, the system came back with nothing. She said this does not mean my petition was not selected through lottery, because they are not done with entering all receipt numbers.
@RBSC : Thanks for the info. Can we call them as an applicant ( my company HR is on vacation and the attorney loves to ignore my emails 🙂 ), or is it must for the employer/attorney to call?
My attorney told today he got 2 new receipts for some other client. Unfortunately I am still waiting
RQ/RP …………..He is asking me to wait couple of days more..
I am losing hope..anyways:(
Anyone employee\applicant called uscis and got any update , please share
Hi guys,
I’m in more tense now rather picking from lottery.
My application status change to RFE. what could be further changes now. I will check with my consultant on the same. wanted to know from you guys also.
No need to fear anything if your consultant is reputable and not on blacklist.
they should be able to provide necesary docs.
Yes don’t need to worry its quiet common when any of your document is missing they will your employer to provide that.Can you share your receipt num ex:eac13137****
sorry mis type
Yes don’t need to worry its quiet common when any of your document is missing they will check your employer to provide that.Can you share your receipt num ex:eac13137****
This is seriously sickening me…..I(we) need a yes/no answer n not this long wait…
I guess you are from accenture. it will be the last one to share results.
OMG…that’s terrible….hw do u know it? R u from accenture too?
Hi,
Have you contacted to Visa team by raising a reuest and what they replied?
Thanks.
S we raised request n didn’t get any replies.did they inform u anything
wish to hear some good news 🙁
a long wait…. not sure till howlong
I did get an confirmation from my Attorney that my application was filed on April 1st 2013. USCIS had an
My company’s attorney did file my H1B and I did hear back saying that my “I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER” was received by USCIS on April 8, 2013 and is currently under the “Initial Review” phase.
What’s next? I am currently under OPT (expiring in 1month) and do have an option of extending my OPT under STEMS but, was not sure if I needed to do that.
Also, I did contact my School representative and she says that she looked into my record and is not seeing the H1B application which is usually what is reflected into one’s record. I am confused.
Thanks in advance for your help
Sorry about the First Line – meant to delete it. Sorry
Hi BMN,
Usually your sevis should be updated if your application got picked ,in your case its not updated yet if u have a copy of your receipt send a copy to your school and ask them to check with uscis.As your currently under opt and your h1 in processing you will be automatically in cap-gap so no issues with your status until a decision is made.
Hi All,
I m new to the process of H1.My petition got approved and it says April 8 they received i129 petition for non-immigr.This is a regular processing
This is the WAC13136*****
Wanted to know wat is the next steps..I m not aware of those.It would be great if anyone can give some steps.
Thanks
bvr,
Did USCIS receive your petition or approved it? Can you please paste the description (first para) that you get when you check your case on USCIS website?
Hi
@ H1 : This is the below
————————————————-
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.
—————————————————-
It’s just received and not approved!
@Ram:
It means it got accepted thro lottery,but waiting to be approved.Am i right?
Approved ::It means the paper work will take how much time??
We have this one case today here of someones attorney receiving a package back.
And this individual is a RP/RQ.
This may indicate that RP is over now.
Can we have more people post their returned package honestly.
Do we have anyone in AD with package returned due to non selection in lottery.
i know atleast 2 AD ppl who got their packages back 🙁
Do you know if the rejections were due to lottery OR they were selected then rejected for other reasons?
It is bcoz of not getting selected in the lottery! there packages were returned to the attorney!
Srb,
Is it possible to get a copy of the letter accompanying their returned packages? It will be helpful for everyone to know what kind of information is included/excluded in the returned packages.
Saurabh,
Will ask them about it. Will let you know.
Hi Guys
Finally got my receipt from my attorney.. GOds grace.. So how much time it will take to get my petition approved. I received my receipts last week..
Can some one explain me the process of getting the petition approved.
Get your case changed to PP & the decision will come in 15 calendar days.
Congrats H1.
Whats your receipt date?
Hi,
I got the following mail from my attorney:
your file has not been picked by the lottery system. It came back.
I am under Regular quota/Regular processing
RK, It looks your H1B application package sent back to your employer/attorney by USCIS. Normally, who’s applications not get selected in the lottery system…. those applications will sent back to employer/attorney.
It seems you are the first who officialy received mail from attorney with respect to return of package
RK,
Sorry to hear that. Is it possible for you to get a copy of the rejection letter that accompanied the returned package. It will help others who are still waiting for the results.
Hello Everyone,
I am one from those who is still waiting for reciept yet. Keep you hope alive!!!
Rejections are also another factor which we all should consider to increase waiting time for more cases to be considered. Also it has been heard that Indian companies can face highe rejections in visa’s + General rejections. Can any one help all of us – what could be anticipated rejections this year ???
Wish me all the best !!!!
H1B Aspirant
I am sure no one will be able to answer that question exactly…..
Here is the link to previous numbers…Hope this can help you
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Resources/Reports%20and%20Studies/Immigration%20Forms%20Data/Employment-based/H1BFY09-12.pdf
Hi Saurabh,
I have received my receipt a week back. Will the petitions be denied in Initial review stage itself? If so, what could be the possible reasons. For ex: Issuing an RFE and rejecting/ denying could be a possiblity but in intital review how could a rejection happen possibly?
Pl clarify.
This is very Hypothetical Question………
There are various reasons and I believe to discuss on every reason is out of the scope of this forum.
Please keep your hopes steady…..
Hi,
Still having hopes to get the reciept number. Please be patience.
God will give the best for good people.
Still Waiting for the status, Regular processing, Regular Quota, Whether any body are there like me, shall i keep hope or its over this year.
Please pray to god for me.
I’m also on same boat! Do we have still hope? Anyone got return packets?
In the same boat.. and loosing hope now as there is very few updates here also from people receiving confirmation from USCIS…
Not heard of returned packages till now..
It’s lose not loose.
the “LOSE” police !
Is the hope still on for RQ/RP ?
waiting desperately from long time
plz help us all god……….
I was checking randomly the receipt numbers today and do not see any I129 PETITION for received date 8th april but do see some PP with message as “On May 7, 2013, the 15-day premium processing clock started on your I129,PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER.” .
Keep finger crossed, hope all waiting people (AD\REG, PP\non-PP) who are waiting here in this forum as me should get.
please pray for us
At this point, they have entered everyone into the database.
However entering in the database and adjudication are two different stages.
Patience is pivotal to maintain your sanity.
Best of luck (RQ/PP/VSC)
How can you say that they would have completed the entering into database, any source?
Its a conjuncture based on the data you provided. I apologize for not clarifying that. I hope they are not done!
me too in the same category reg/PP…
still no updates..
@goodluck thanks for keeping the hope alive..
The May 7 around dated petitions should be typically of those who might have converted their regular processing into Premium processing. The Regular Processing candidates can go for Premium Processing only when they have received the Receipt number.
I have already received the receipt. My case is now “Initial Review” stage.
Mine is RQ/RP/CSC. WAC1313651XXX
I have a questions :
1. How is the possibility of getting rejected during Initial Review Stage?
Can anyone give my answer…
Thanks.
17 – 20 %
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/h1b-visa-rejection-rates-at-all-time-high-for-indian-it-cos_862198.html
If the backlash of the proposed immigration reforms wasn’t bad enough for the Indian IT sector, sources told CNBC-TV18’s Kritika Saxena that the H1B visa rejection rates for the Indian IT sector may have touched an all-time high.
The applications for H1B visa for FY14 began in April, and within a week they touched 65,000 As per the initial data that has been collected, the H1B visa rejection rate for Indian IT companies has touched 60 percent, the highest that it has ever touched.
The issue of H1B visa rejection has been on and the industry body The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) has been taking it up since some time.
He-Man,
This is a news which is more to generate sensation than to present the facts. Petitions are still processing and they have already treated the denial rate as 60%. What’s their source? What’s their sample data? But unless they quote a number like 60% who will read/listen to their news channel?
I agree with Saurabh. 60%. Really? They say last year rejection rate was 45%. I seriosuly doubt that too.
Guys, I am also waiting for the receipt since long… My case was filed on 1st April….. I have the trust on GOD that although slow and steady, something good will surely happen… 🙂
me too waiting.
R u reg/ad , pp, non-pp, vsc/csc ??
Hello Friends,
I received receipt today afternoon. My case was RQ\RP\VSC and from COS L1 to H1.
Wish you all good luck.
congrats..
I m too from l1-h1 but no news yet 🙁
pls share first 5/7 letters of ur receipt number and if any update with the receipt notice like date of receipt
@ H1BAspirant
Can you please tell us your notice date ?
I have applied in RP/PQ/CSC….no news yet :((( I don’t know how many more are waiting like me :((((((
Are there atleast any legitimate work from home job options in the US as this sitting at home is really killing me…..Please I need help!!!!
swagbucks.com
vara lakshmi,
No such legal options if you are on H-4.
search for Non-profit jobs on Indeed.com if you are already on H4 visa. Do more research on how you can get H1b visa throw non profit organizations.
R they really processing some or all is over.. please add some input.
I am waiting from 01 april , reg, pp , vsc.. I think , I am the only in the waiting group.
i am also waiting…..
Thank GOD !!!! I just received my receipt number…EAC-13-146-xxxxx
Please do not loose hope… You all will get it…
Good luck to all those who are waiting.
lose not loose
@ jj
Please tell us your notice date …????????????
Notice date is April 26th and my lawyer received it on may 2nd..
@ jj
Surprising to know that ur lawyer/employer took 5 days to inform this thing !!!
Congrats..
please share your first 5/7 number, u had pp /regular ?
me too waiting… AD/PP/CSC
Hey …. mine turned into paneer 😉
Hello friends,
Have been following this forum since 8th April 2013.finally after a month,lawyer informed me that she received my receipt today( 7th may 2013). I am yet to get a scanned copy of my receipt.Thank you GOD !! Next i have to wait for the approval.
wish you all best of luck.
Sona
RQ/RP/VSC
Today is pretty much the last day for anyone to still receive a receipt notice. USCIS just started working on returning the packages for the unlucky ones, and this is expected to take about a month to finish (in comparison, it took USCIS almost 2 months to finish notifying H-1 lottery winners.)
Where are you even getting this information from? People have been saying for days, “oh this is the last day”, but then look.. There are people again today on the 7th receiving receipts. Honestly, unless you have some factually based source you’re getting this from, all you’re doing it freaking out everyone that hasn’t had a receipt and it’s not helping.
There is no contradiction between my May 7 posting “[t]oday is pretty much the last day for anyone to still receive a receipt notice” and your statement “[t]here are people again today on the 7th receiving receipts.” Thur May 2 was the last day when the receipt notices were still being sent out, and it’s USPS standard to have mails delivered within 3 business days; hence Tue May 7 was the last day for anyone to still receive a notice. In fact, the few May 7 morning postings of receipt notices almost surely were received on May 6 or earlier. The unlucky ones, this is not the end of the world, and you just need to accept the reality and make plans accordingly.
Superman, don’t u keep on bullshitting. Or I will burn your wings….
ROFLMAO !!!
@ Sona
Please tell us your notice date ..??
I dont have the details as my attorney havnt emailed me the scanned copy of the receipt yet.but i do remember that my employer informed me of the cheque getting cleared on 30th april.
Hello All,
I just received a call from my employer who informed me that they have received my receipt number. I am so happy 🙂
I actually applied in Masters quota with premium processing through Vermont service center – my company’s legal team messed it up and forogt to sign on premium processing paper due to which USCIS returned my premium processing check and considered my case as regular processing. Yesterday – legal team signed the paper and sent it back to USCIS – hopefully will get the decision in 10 days or so.
A quick question – I asked my employer to give my receipt number but she was reluctant and said since you have waited so long, you should wait for another 10 days for the decision to come. Is this even legal practise of not giving consultant’s receipt number to the consultant himself?
Is there any other way I can get my receipt number? Would my DSO be able to give it to me?
Prompt reply is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Shuaib J. Malik
For H-1, employer is petitioner and attorney is representing the employer. You are the beneficiary of the petition and the attorney has no obligation to tell you anything. Employer should have received a copy of the receipt notice and you may ask for a copy from your employer.
I got my receipt number from DSO at my school, employer didn’t give and just asked me to wait.
Wanted to get confirmed till any last date or till which day can we expect reciept numbers.
Mine is Approved in lottery. But my life partner petition no update…..
I dont know i should be happy or sad without him I cant imagine :((…. hopefully he also gets his reciept number ASAP and all others waiting here….
I just pray …… Pls Plsssssssssss
@ Paari
Can you tell us ur notice date and service centre ? was it RQ/RP ?
It is Regular Processing … Receipt number i am not sure as my employer didnt disclose just informed i am selected
@ Paari
when did u get ur receipt ?
U can call ur DSO and ask for ur receipt number. If u did ur MS here. That is what I did and got it from DSO.
@JSM, When does your OPT end ?
@k2: it did not matter to me. I got my receipt number only from DSO. I did not get the physical receipt. My opt ends on dec 7th 2013.
Suarabbuh ,
How normal is RFE in L1 to H1 COS request ? Little surprised that my RP application has a status change really fast. Got the receipt only last week. What are things need to be worried now ?
L1toH1,
Some petitions will show quick movement, while others won’t. So its not surprising. Things to watch out for are the status updates on USCIS website. If it moves to RFE, you need to check w/ attorney about RFE details. If approved, you are all set.
Infosys has already received all the results. Its not updated in AIMS yet. My petition has been accepted. U can call the helpdesk and find out
You mean Global Immigration Helpdesk ?
I called GM-Help Desk. They have not received any information on my name. Anyone else received any update ??
I called in GI team just now and got to know that I am selected in lottory process!
Thank God! All the best..
Hey Ganesh, I am trying to reach the Global Immigration Helpdesk for some time now – but I am not able to reach them. Could you please send me the GI helpdesk number to my mail ID – csesivakumar @ Hotmail.com
Please send me the dtails as well at aj2u83 at yahoo dot com
Got It. Thanks a lot all!! Wish good news is awaiting for you 🙂
I called GI yesterday and couldn’t find my name. I am not sure if things would have changed with in a day . Any way I will try to call GI tomorrow and see, if I have any luck.
What is the difference between notice date & received date?
VSC take 2 month for RP cases.
So, which date would be considered: notice or received date?
AD/RP/VSC …. waiting in vain. I have given up all hopes.
Thanks to all friends on this forum who have supported a great deal during past one month. Wish you all luck.
Bakwas band kar be; iss forum pe negativity mat faila…
Any updates from Accenture????
My husband’s attorney just notified him that his application has been picked in the lottery. So, i guess… keep the hopes and the prayers on..!!
@ AN
Plzz tell us notice date and service centre ?
ALL.
I know for those of use PP/Ad, we have all given up.
Has anyone received package back OR receipt today or yesterday for AD/PP
I’ve seen a few posts where AD/RP folks have received their receipts in the past one week.
Received my confirmation on May 6 from US lawyer
Good luck to all who are waiting.
Are you AD/ RP or PP ?
got approval for on 6th MAY AD/RP/EAC13136*****
@Andy, Congrats. When did you receive your receipt # saying your petition had been picked in the lottery?
@k2 I received my receipt no on 19 th April 2013.
Anybody getting H1b lately may 6, or anybody getting packets .
Hope alive !??
Waat baghtoy!
I know, I feel like I keep hearing all these rumors 100x of how we’ve definitely missed out if we didn’t hear anything yet.. Then I hear that we have at least another week. I like this website but I have no idea where everyone is getting their information from.
H1B visa info in 2008 (for selected candidates and un-selected candidates)
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=183f301458e49110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
Received my confirmation today.
Thanks to all who have prayed for all of us.
Congratulations to those who have got the updates. Good luck to all who are waiting.
@ SG
Plzzz tell us ur notice date and service centre name ? Also when between 1st and 5th april, ur application had been received at the centre ?
WAC13139XXXXX
which employer?
Indian MNC
latest in EAC : EAC1315452570
I saw many as PP but the receipt date\clock start mentioned as today, still believing as these are for H1 b 2014
how many of them are PP.
mine is RQ/PP ..no update till now..
Anyone from HCL got any update?
Nope……still waiting.
i talked with the guys and they said that they are still receiving confirmations from USCIS but they will wait till they get the whole list and then they will publish the report. so we might have to wait another week or 2.
Thanks for the updates but if We call them,can they confirm if the individual name is selected in the lottery or not.
ISG has the habit of saying they have sent in the application where as they do not. Later on they will conveniently say, USCIS has returned the application. TRUST ME, it has happened to me
Anyone got a receipt from California center today ????
Anyone got a return packet from USCIS so far…????
Either receipt or return packet … Plz… so desperate and misearabel…
it seems no one got receipt today from California center…. misearable..
Anyone got return packet ???
Either receipt or return packet plz….
Read on this forum that attorneys have started getting returned packages from today onwards 🙁
Don’t listen to the things you hear online. I read weeks ago that I’d missed out and turns out people were still getting packages. I have also heard that there is still a week to receive receipts. I have also not received mine. So just keep waiting. Don’t get upset but things you read on here, most are just opinion or rumor based.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=183f301458e49110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD