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 ?
Friends my application got selected in lottery and I am from India. Need some info regarding current address change. As 10 days back i have changed my current correspondence address. How can I change the address that I am currently residing with USCIS. And also does this impact my backgroud verification that USCIS is doing for approval of any application.
Thanks in advance for the answer.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c1a94154d7b3d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
Hi All, Request to help on this Issue, Please…
Right now iam on H4 and i have applied for H1 visa and still not received any receipt.
But on other hand i have got job offer (Permanent Job) from US company and they are ready to sponsor for working visa. but as they are recruiting first time other than US citizen candidate, they don’t know which visa they have to do for me.
As we know this year H1 visa quota is over, do any one know, is there any other visa through which i can work.
Csys,
H-1 is the only work visa as you are not eligible for L-1. Do you foresee your husband receiving EAD soon (if his GC has been filed)?
Hi Saurabh,
Thanks for the reply…
Is it possible to try through L1 Visa???
Csys,
Do you satisfy the following L-1 requirements:
– worked for that employer for at least 1 year outside US in the past 3 years
– work on employer proprietary tools/technology/skills/applications which are not known outside the employer
Saurabh,
Question on L1 individual.
Is is tough as like L1 blanket? I have 3 yrs exp and not really specialized/expert skills though. How long will it take for L1 individual to process? What is the % that I will get approved? Can I do/prepare something to clear the interview? Your views would be helpful!!
@Saurabh
It is also possible to apply through J1 visa ?
Hopes,
I don’t know about J-1 requirements but I do know it at times carries a mandatory 2 year stay in home country after completing the course/training (one can apply for waiver w/ USCIS though).
Katrina,
L-1 individual is easier that L-1 blanket but you still need to satisfy the requirements. Talk to your employer is you have the necessary skills to qualify for it. As you are in US, you may be able to file COS and don’t need to go for stamping as long as you are inside US.
Another option, your spouse moves to L-1, you move to L-2 and get the EAD.
Thanks Saurabh!! I work at MNC in India and not married. My H1B some how missed but my employer suggested for L1 Individual, so I am in dilema to wait for L1 Indvidual to process or to jump other company.
I have some questions.
1. How long does it take for a interview call after filing L1 individual? I know L1B takes lesser time but what about L1 Individual.
2. What is the % that my L1 indivdual get approve if I dont have any special skills to explain.
3. Is L1 individual for 3 years exp likely to get approved?
4. What can i do to increase my chances to clear L1 Individual?
5. If i get rejected for L1Individual, will it affect my future L1’s?
Thanks!!!
Katrina,
1. L-1 processing can take few months and then you can appear for stamping.
2. Chances are very less if your job doesn’t satisfy L-1 terms
3. It’s not an important factor. What’s important is what kind of job you will be doing in US on L-1
4. Satisfy L-1 requirements
5. Not really if the rejection is not related to submission of false documents/information
Hi Saurabh,
Thanks for the reply…
Is it possible to try through L1 Visa???
Hello Saurab/All,
I was asked by employer to submit the required documents for H1B and many others. Now after lottery my manager says that I was not selected in the lottery. There were 20 applied but only 2 got selected so far. We suspect whether the employer has FILED OUR PETITIONS to USCIS. When asked, my manager said that he had filed my application but refused to give any reference/receipt number. I called USCIS as well, but they also require receipt number to check the info. I think 2 out of 20 is impossible in lottery. I suspect my employer that he had not even filed my H1B. How to know whether he had FILED my application or not? Please anyone can share their views that would be useful for me.
Katrina- Please Help!!!,
If you didn’t make through the lottery, then USCIS will return the package along w/ a letter stating that you didn’t make through the lottery. Ask for copies of those documents. Ask for copy of LCA and filed I-129. It is possible that they completed these documents and still didn’t file the H-1, but it can still be used as a test.
Did you pay anything for the H-1 filing? If yes, then how much did you pay and what did your employer return?
Saurab, If i am not throught the lottery, whether the I-129 form will show the applicant name on it. Please let me know. The shared I-129 form doesn’t show my name on it. Thanks in advance.
Morning,
I-129 is the form employer files w/ USCIS as part of H-1 filing process. It will contain your name. Did the employer share the entire I-129 form or just part of it?
Irrespective of whether one made through lottery or not, I-129 would have been filed w/ your name. The ones who made through the lottery will receive 797C form which will have the receipt number or petition number.
Saurabh, All the employer shared is only the USCIS rejection letter (it indicating not selected in lottery message). do we find the name on the USCIS rejection letter. Pls help.
Morning,
I don’t know if rejection letter has those details or not. You can check w/ others who have received the letter back. Did you pay for H-1? If yes, then how much is employer keeping and returning?
Thanks Saurabh, I am not paid any amount to process my H1B. I will verify with someone on this forum
Saurabh,
I work in MNC in INDIA. I did not pay anything. I asked my manager/company immigrations team to share the docs/file number if any but they refused to share anything. I tried my best to get something. They say its company policy to not share these information with employees. I and others doubt whether my manager/immigrations had filed out petition or not. Ofcourse 2/20 is possible butwe suspect a lot. Is there a way still to find out real story whether our petition had been filed or not? At least small ways any?
Katrina,
I don’t think there is any other way to find out if the petition was indeed filed or not.
Which employer?
Ask for LCA. Most of the LCA’s are filed electronically by the employers. And then Labor department sends back the certified LCA to the employer or attorney. There is this web site
http://icert.doleta.gov/
Here you can check the status of your LCA.
If your employer don’t wanna to give u that, then most probably he did not file. Since it’s required by law to give employee a copy of LCA. My employer did give me that copy.
Question for Saurabh.
Saurabh,
I had a H1 denied last year. Now this year, my employer has applied for H1. During the filing process, I provided them all the information about the previous denial.
My question is, if in case my attorney has missed capturing the previous denial information in the petition filed with USCIS, how it will impact my case. Will USCIS issue RFE for this missing information or they will deny the case?
Note: I do not have direct access to the attorney to ask whether they correctly captured it or not.
Your help is highly appreciated.
AN,
I don’t think it will be an issue. They would know about the previous history. BTW, when you say denial, are you referring to denial during petition processing stage? If that was related to reasons attributed to your old employer, then it usually doesn’t impact the new processing.
Hi ,
My application was selected in the lottory. But my full name is not displayed in the receipt. Only short name is displayed like Kkumar.I contacted my employer. He informed no problem. Is it ok. Pls help me.
Regards
kiran
Kiran,
Ask your employer what did they use in the I-129 application?
Hi All, Saurabh,
Today my employer got response Attorney. There are 3 interesting points, thought sharing extract of the email in this forum will benefit others.
1)Not yet received receipt or pack. USCIS has indicated it could be as late as mid-June.
2)There is also a good possibility that the proposed immigration reform would result in a large increase in visas-enough to secure one for him
3)There might be one or two other options available
I am fine with 1st point, but not very sure about 2 and 3. I thought the proposed immigration reform will be applicable only for year. Also apart from H1B, what other options do we have? I have 10+ yrs experience and possess niche skill set (my guess is that not more than 1000 people in the world has that kind of skill set ).
Your opinions and comments would be greatly appreciated!
* only for NEXT year
Nkk,
2. A LOT needs to be done before the immigration reform can be passed. The latest news today was that House has theoretically agreed on the reform. But this bill is different from the one proposed in the Senate. So still a long way to go before both are approved and reconciled.
3. I don’t know what he was referring to. Maybe higher studies. L-1 may not be an option if you haven’t worked for them outside US in the past 3 years. You can ask the attorney to elaborate.
Thanks for the update Saurabh…
Somehow, I feel whatever happens – happens for a reason guys!
Not selected in lottery so what? Something better is awaiting to be embraced!
Good Luck to All who did not get selected!
All the best to All who got selected!
Bye! Might or might not come back to this forum next year!
You are all cream of your countries! Beautiful People! Very Supportive!!!
Hi Saurabh,
My H1B application got selected in lottery. However there was an issue. My last name was misspelled. I contacted my employer they sent a mail to USCIS. How log it will take to get update in the system? What is the procedure?
Thanks
Kumar
Kumar,
You may not know until approval whether the name has been corrected or not. Your employer can follow-up after sometime. If the name doesn’t get corrected, then your employer will have to file H-1 amendment once the petition gets approved.
My employer says to wait until end of may . Hopes r declining..is there anyone
Still waiting in RQ/Vermont
Any body from value consulting llc virginia got selection in the lottery or packets returned back?Please answer me.
I have a question. as per USCIS they will select only 65000 applications. I am sure all the 65000 applications will not be approved. so there will be some slots which will be wasted. in case for example we assume 5000 applications were rejected then will it be considered as only 60000 applications picked and approved or will they will have some applications in queue which they will not return the package until the 65000 count is met? can someone please answer this?
Hi,
Yes they will keep some application in Q to meet 65k criteria.
and Generally if after that also some slots are open say 2 k then it get transfer to next year quota e.g if this year after accepting application from waiting list if 2k are still left to ful fill quota then next year quota will be 65+2 = 67k.:)
hope i ans your question .
WRONG!
Unused quota from 78.2k does not transfer to next year. Only the singapore/chile 6800 unused quota is transferred to general quota for next year.
Don’t post incorrect comments!
Guys… Luck is Luck we all need to accept fact ..
Any one on H4 or L1 who is not AD other than AD ..I wish every one congrats..
All AD guys dont loose hope we are the future of USA ….Hardwork never goes ..
So just start Finding schools ,
I know couple of them
1. Sullivian .. CPT First day ( Monthly once University) ( Kentucky)
2. ITU…CPT First Day( California)
3. Gold Beacom …. CPT First day ( Delaware)
4. KSI ….CPT First day( Chicago)
5. Infoserve ….Dont know ( NY)
6.Globe ….Dont know ( minneapolis)
7. UNVA….After one sem CPT ( virginia)
8. Stratford…..After 1st sem i guess but please call them ( Virginia)
All,
Before going this route, do some thorough research:
– CPT can be issued only if it is really related to the program. Diploma mills abuse this system. So do not use CPT if it is not integrally required by your program
– If you do AD in such schools, you will be eligible for Masters quota only if the school is non-profit. Most of these are for-profit schools and do not qualify one for AD cap
– USCIS and ICE have cracked-down on such schools in the past (read about TVU). If your school is closed down, you may or may not get the chance to transfer to another school.
If you end up in one of such nonsense schools, then remember not to play the victim card as this would have been a conscious decision on your part.
Saurabh,
You are right but we already did one of the masters from good universities in USA. That master can be consider for CAP next year. SEE… anyway our luck is too bad… what worst can haapen now…. so this is another gamble…. 2 of my friends is currently doing masters from KSI(Chicago) and Sullivian university.. they were in the same situation last year… but they got there H1-B approved last week….. SO IT IS ANOTHER LOTTERY FOR US…. we have to take chances now…. we have no option.. ( return to india is there but still)….
KeepUpTheSpirit,
Usually when people are desperate they often do mistakes. If a person thinks that this is the only option, then its their discretion. By my previous post, I wanted everyone to be aware of the consequences they may face in future.
I still remember everyone playing victim card after TVU shutdown, even those there was a member who was repeatedly telling them to stay away from that university on trackit.
Good luck!
Can some one tell me how is
4. KSI ….CPT First day( Chicago)—>Knowledge Systems Institute
I am planning to apply for this university, can you please advice.
I completed M tech in Electrical Engineering and Planning to do MS in Computer Science.
@Saurabh: Can you please leave your view on the above query. It will be of huge help for me.
Applicant 123,
I don’t know this school, so can’t comment on it. If they are offering CPT from day 1 and that’s their USP, then my original general comments apply to this school as well (in my opinion).
Woking from first day on CPT .
This is from joef ,
“No real university will give somebody CPT from day one.
CPT is not for working in some arbitrary job.
If you want to study, concentrate on studying, not working.
What you try is abuse of the F1/CPT, and it would kill your career in the US forever.”
I do agree with him ,even i planned to do CPT which did looked like a good backup plan for me .but I realize its it would be a mistake.
i have decidc
1. Masters is for study not to work
2. then i would stop your masters program in between in april. or oct
3.Even if i get approved for h1b next year , Visa officer will cleary know my intentions and there are high chances of denying VISA .
4.once i get denied for that reason (abuse) , i dont think i will be ever get issued any type of usa visa ever.
Its a big risk , the above points are my opinion . sorry if that hurts
Better to be clean than sorry.
Sourabh : any thoughts… ?
This is from what I posted above “I still remember everyone playing victim card after TVU shutdown, even those there was a member who was repeatedly telling them to stay away from that university on trackit.”
JoeF is the member I was referring in this text. I agree with his message and your opinion completely. People should be ready to own their actions (and mistakes) if they go this route.
Got my packet back today ……AD/PP/CSC
My Attorney received today …H1B T-20 is over ,
Dont believe in any one words just plan yourself all the best for every one
Hi Guys, here’s my update: AD/RP/CSC got the receipt on April 19 and my visa got approved on May 14! Thanks!
Does anyone know of any schools in Florida that offer masters program and let you work on CPT since first semester?
Thanks a lot!!
check with some local school….and some community clg over there….some gives…
Hi Guys, i am following this forum for my wife h1-b but still we did not receive neither receipt nor packet back.
But mean while i applied for my h1-b “Extension”. I got receipt #EAC1315450374 , my Attorney send it on 20th April. I can see that entered on April 23, 2013. when i checked one random receipt -EAC1315450369 which is received before mine that entered date was May 8, 2013. so how it is possible? but this is true. so we can’t say anything unless and until we hear from uscis via email or mail.
Difficult to Understand,
The other petition is in RFE which was issued on May 8. It didn’t say that the petition was entered into system on May 8. Does that clarify?
Thanks Saurabh but i can see receipt # EAC1315450300 it says “On April 29, 2013,”
So this is wrong to assume display date is entered date. Again Thanks.
Difficult to Understand,
That’s I-192 form. I don’t know how their logic works and what steps they follow during various stages. Can you point an I-129 example which works against the logic?
@Surabh,
EAC1315450329 : On April 18, 2013, we received this I129
EAC1315450309 : On April 23, 2013, we received this I129
@Difficult to Understand – Both of them were entered on may 6th. They might be cap exempt applications which were received on different days but entered into the system on may 6th.
The delay could be due to processing of high volume of h1b cap applications
My guess would be this!
@SRB, That’s true, also it’s difficult to say , it is for either h1 or h4.
@ Difficult to understand: Display date is the date they received the application. It is not date when they entered the application details into the system.
Sometimes date they received application might match the date when they entered the application details into the system.
@Srb, agree man. Thanks
Hi All,
For the people who are rejected — wanted to know what are their plans now?
Is there any other visa type that we can think of ?
Or should we get back to studies and which university allows a shorter duration course or some shortcut plan ?
Are the receipts still being generated?
Any pointers? 🙁
Nopes there arent any receipts generated.
On 6th May all the rejections were sent in.
So people will receive them max by today
And on what basis have you made this statement that 6th May was the last day of sending receipts?
@nopes: Who told you this information that they have already sent the packets back on 6th may????
@ nopes: If you have half knowledge keep that half knowledge with yourself but don’t give statements that panic others. May 6th is not the last date of all packets return. I have got my receipt on may 9th and still there is some hope for those who are waiting for their receipts.
No dude…..there are no hopes left…
The H1b Gamble is over.
People start finding ur options –> school ….or any other visa
No dude…..there are no hopes left…
The H1b gamble is over.
People start finding ur options –> school ,or any other visa
still waiting , no news , packet not yet retuned.
RQ/PP.
i dont think still i have hopes for receipt number.
decided that my case was not picked in lottery.
anyone like me, i guess so many:(
i am praying for everyone who is waiting and pray for me aslo. thank you
Dude same here I’m with you
Just want to know that once you recieved a receipt number, is it still subject for lottery or I am already included in the 65,000 quota. Once your case is processed by uscis and fortunately you are approved,do you mean that we are still undergo by lottery or no more. For clarification only.
@Alfred: Once you get a receipt with receipt number on it, it means you are selected in the lottery . You do not have to worry about lottery at any stage after that.
Employer is saying that my COS H1B (RP\RQ) application was sent to USCIS . However they have not heard from USCIS on my case.
Can i still hope for the best or its all over now.. Please let me know ?
Hi,
Me too in the same boat and same category L1toH1. There is only thing we have to wait until get response from uscis.
USCIS returned my package back for not being selected in the lottery.
Applied in AD/RP
Hi,
You applied for which center cse/vsc?
Got good news, visa approved ! I was sure I would get because of my prayers ..pray all the time walking, driving… My good nature…dress well to office and obviously hard word ! You also pray, dress well, kind heart and work hard, you also get.All the best to others 🙂
dai. Loosada nee ?
S ofcourse he is.
Maybe he is a bit enthusiatic (about the dressing part…), but whatever he said is right! Prayers do help, not to get into Lottery, but to get a good life overall.
And being kind to others never hurts you.
You go Prayers Answered! 🙂
Prayers have always helped me be strong and given me a hope of a silver lining always. I am living proof that prayers help!
Funny one!!!!, I am laughing………! after waiting so long
Dude…Buy a suite and you will get green card too :):)
And Donate it to some one else, who requires it you will get US Citizen ship too :))))
Hey All… Still there are hopes…
This is to inform you that we are still awaiting the lottery status of your H1b application from USCIS . Though we started receiving the receipt for couple of cases, your case is still pending with USCIS. Since the lottery status is announced only in batches and as per USCIS we need to wait until July/August 2013 for an appropriate update. We will keep you posted on the status of lottery during July/August month or early (provided we have an update from USCIS) whether your application has been accepted in the lottery. Please note there will be no further status updates from our side unless we hear from USCIS.
you are from which company.
SVH1BWating,
That’s a pretty long shot. Packages have already been started returning and asking for time till July/Aug seem improbable. I suggest working on Plan B now.
@Saurabh,
It might be true. As their cases may be considered in waiting list which supposed to get clear by July/August.
What you think??
Ankit,
When did USCIS say that one needs to wait until July/August (as per original message). If the OP is posting something his/her employer got from USCIS, then there are other people in the blog who received conflicting information from USCIS ranging from data entry is over to wait until May end. So let’s not rely on what USCIS representatives are telling on the phone.
Now if we consider that each rejected petition is replaced w/ a wait-listed petition, then there will be petitions pending for a year. Let’s assume a worst case scenario for a petition – petition remains pending for several months, then RFE is issued and finally it is approved. The person then appears for stamping and 221g is issued. After several months, it is denied and petition sent back to USCIS. USCIS re-evaluates the petition and finally decides to revoke it. One cap number becomes available and to accomodate for this a petition would have to remain pending for more than a year. Waiting till July/Aug means all petitions will be adjudicated by that month, which is not possible. So I have serious doubts about this time frame.
Next, where does it say that lottery status is made available in batches. Their first responsibility is to inform people who made through the lottery and then inform others who didn’t. Now that people have started receiving their petitions back, it is time for plan B. One can remain optimistic until the petition is received back, but it will getting less realistic w/ each passing day.
Just my opinion.
Yes agree with your thoughts but package is not return yet so I think we can wait till package is returned…this reply has come from MNC, I am not sure how much reality is there…. may be it is possible that they are keeping people on hold with giving some time line so that people not started working on plan B
Finally got confirmation from Accenture RMS team stating “H1B petition got selected in lottery”…..A big thanks to GOD ….!!!!!
did you get an email from PMSD or did you personally check with them ?
@SH – did you get an email from PMSD or did you check with them in person. I dont think anybody has started to get emails from PMSD (formerly known as RMS)
Got it from PMSD yesterday evening at 5.45
Wednesday evening ? Are you working from India ?
Yes..I work in bangalore…bang6…got it yesterday evng.
Anyone waiting for results on accenture?
Got an email on 15-May that there is no status update on my petition from USCIS, need to wait till July/August. Most of them have got email that their petitions are selected in lottery.
Waiting – where are you from? None of my project members received any email yet.
Accenture is yet to announce the results formally. Noone from my project here in the US have received an update. We should know by tomorrow.
Thanks ACN.
Just got a confirmation from our onshore manager that the list shared with offshore manager doesn’t have any ours project members name:(. Is RMS sending by batches?
acc318 – Accenture will announce all the results together to avoid people speculating their results. Hence its taking so much time. I dont think lists are sent in batches. May be they just shared the list for offshore with your offshore manager. Which city / state are you in the US ?
Accenture’s US attorneys have said to wait till this month end (May31) So there are chances to get notification for some more petitions.
And apart from it what I understood that many people has communicated to wait till July/August so their petition might be considered in waiting list.
ACNHen-I am from Seattle.
Ankit- where did you get the details?
I get this information from Mobility team. He told me this on May 15th noon and evening we received communication.
So don’t know whether his information correct or not.
Raised a request to pmsd. They confirmed the lottery selection, but haven’t received any email yet
congrats acc318. How long did they take for the response ?
Within a day. 🙂
Guys has anyone from accenture yet received their packet back??
I guess people hav either got an selection mail or a mail saying their case is pending with USCIS.
Waiting and still waiting .. hopes are down.. receiving all -ve updates on this wonderful forum which has been keeping my hopes up for a month… anyways this is not the end….
All the best for all those got selected and those who are still waiting like me.
Hi Infy Junta,
Anyone from infy still waiting for h1 update ?
I called immigration helpdesk many a times but no update on my name.
Is thr is anyone whos AIMS status is updates ? I dont know how long it will take to updat.
Yes….AIMS is updated with the Receipt notice on Monday. Also the GI helpdesk confirmed me on thursday last week. Still the receipts are coming. So keep ur hopes high, I ams ure u will get it!!!!
Hi,
Still waiting for update.When i called up GI team yesterday they told no update on my name so please wait for 2-3 weeks 🙁
Hi, Please share GI helpdesk number you people trying, I have tried numerous times with no luck.
@H1B aspirant Infy,
try this number with area code 33554639 .When I tried during day time of IST none answered my call but when i tried in PST or after 9 pm IST the call got connected. Check just out 🙂
All the best
I got the update from Helpdesk that my appliaction has been accepted in the lottery and the acknowledgement receipt details will be updated in AIMS in 10 days.
My Employer replied saying that my H1B application was sent to USCIS through FedEx. However they have not heard from USCIS on my case. is there any hope still left ?
mine is RP\RQ
Same here.hope for the best.
I have FedEx tracking no.If my packet dint get picked up,is there any way i get to know that my case not picked up using FedEx tracking no at least.?
Yesterday, I received an email from my employer mentioning that my H1B petition was accepted by USCIS. However they didn’t share any receipt number yet.
Mine was RP/RQ
Are you from any Indian Mnc? Do you know the receipt date?
ANY BODY FROM VALCONUSA WAITING FOR RECEIPT.PLEASE ANSWER.IAM VERY MUCH TENSED
Hi,
My H1B petition filled by VALCONSUA. Whenever I asked for status they replied the same, wait little bit more. Even they dont provide any satisfy answer.
Hi,What is your contact number?They said three more cases are pending.
@MARAKAN…Are you from US?
Hi All,
My case status changed to RFE on May 1 st. then on 9th it said we mailed the RFE letter.
Does it mean there are two RFE ? Or they just sent the first one late?
And when it suppose for me to receive it? it is really frustrating :S
Thanks.
@ Late RFE letter
Don’t get panic!
They will not send multiple RFEs at a time as you confused. During initial review itself they will find out if they need any additional documents to process your case and send an RFE (Either 1 or more than one documents requested) on your mailing address. They will send again another RFE if and only your response to the first time was not fully met the requirement in the RFE that you have responded to. So wait for the RFE to come and respond it properly.
Hi Friends,
I have been following this forum form day 01 . I do have Master degree and have currently 10+yr IT exp. My current visa is L1B and getting exp on Nov 13 . Have applied H1 but no news yet (reg,PP,VSC).
My hubby is on H1 and he will stay next 3 yr in US and his GC already in process.
For me going back to India is not at all possible and continuing my job from India too mean staying away form my family and that too not sure when i will get H1 again.
I need really some help on F1 visa on califernia. Also when can I get work permit if I get F1 visa. Any help will be appreciated.
call me 201-707-3888….i have 3-4 school name..
Can you plz share these school or can I call you as well?
call him, he is very informative
Hey Sam,
Am also in need of some info. can I get some info too?
lemme know if its ok to cal u?
Thanks!
Sam,
Why not put the names here for everyone’s benefit?
Folks,
Still from Calif center they are Generating Reciepts Today Also, i found Latest Reciept today
wac1316050298
stop posting false hopes …..
What makes you think this application is for 2014 cap subject H1b?
There are 13 other visa categories that use the I-129 form so stop and think before you post!
Mr Dumbass,
Even I didn’t knew about this until few days back. So stop being jerk and advice, if you can, properly. dont take your frustration public. you make a fool of yourself then!!
Mr Bender
Please educate yourself in English before posting. What part of my post was condescending?
All I said was “stop posting false hopes……..” and requested “stop and think before you post”
I am also waiting , no reply, dint get the package back, not sure about chequE. Regular processing, regular quota, Indian IT company deloitte
Got my packet back Today. I think if your packet does not show up today you could be on the waiting list. I am out. Good Luck.
How can you say that who did not get packet by today will be in waiting list, did you call USCIS or something?
Sorry to hear .
My employer said that waiting for package to be returned 🙁
It was kinda expected …and ya just now my employer told me they got my package back…one of the worst moments in ma lyf :(((((
USCIS SUCKS!!!!!
Sorry to hear that…I think I will also get the Same reply…so sick n lost hope
O man, poor you, Chalo koi nahi, Better Luck next time. Apply from two different places the next time. And best of luck in future. Don’t get desperate. THings happen for a reason. I myself got rejected. I am in the US since 2005 and ever since have been trying to get settled down. But no luck. So GOD is great.
Keep your hopes alive.
My wife got this message for her H4 to H1B COS. Status is in Initial review and the message is “your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I 129”. Her application was selected in lottery this year and we got the receipt on May 9th. but the message says “On April 25, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I 129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER”. so this message is from the starting itself. Anyone got answers for this sentence?
@ H1B
It means mostly the status has been changed/approved. Don’t get panic. Its a positive news for both of you.
VSIND
H1B,
If you didn’t travel outside of US recently, then ask your attorney to follow-up w/ USCIS if the status message doesn’t change automatically to something else.
My H1B got rejected. Now I am in a bad situation. I am still on OPT for three more months. Does anyone have any idea, what to do now.
Are there any CPT Schools where i can go once or may be twice a month and keep my CPT????
Any suggestion is appreciated well.
Was it denied or it didn’t get picked in the lottery?
not picked up in the lottery.
If you are near to Delaware or CA, there are couple of Univ i guess.
I am in OHIO.
Where in Delaware? Really appreciate your help
Where in Delaware? Appreciate your help
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Goldy Beacon Univ, Delaware
Harry, Where in california? I have the same situation. Please advice.
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Devry University is also an option, they have campuses in most of states. i’m not sure if they give CPT.
Your petition, supporting documents, and fee are being returned to you. Your petition was returned for the following reason:
All H-lB cap-subject petitions received at the California or Vermont Service Centers from April I, 2013 to April 5,2013 were subject to a computer-generated random selection process. USCIS received your petition during this timeframe however, it was not among those randomly selected for processing.
If you wish to file a petition for classification on behalf of an 1-1-lB nonimmigrant worker subject to the FY 2015 cap, with a start date of October 1, 2014, please submit a completed Form 1-129 petition, with supporting documentation and fee, no earlier than April 1, 2014. Petitioners are reminded that petitions for H-lB classification may not be filed or approved more than six months prior to the requested employment start date. See S C.F.R. 214.2(h)(9)(i)(B).
USCIS also notes that petitions for new H-lB employment are not subject to the annual cap if the alien will be employed at an institution of higher education or a related or affiliated nonprofit entity, or at a nonprofit research organization or a governmental rcearrh nr°ani7ahinn
This is the letter (a.k.a notice of action) for lottery rejected petitions.
I am sorry to hear this.
Best of luck next year!
Thanks for the condolence. But……
Koi meray dil say poochey!!!!!
I am sorry to hear that. When did you or your employer get the letter? Was the Letter dated? I have heard from this blog that USCIS said everyone would have a letter or reciept by end of today. Thanks and Good luck.
“”””I am sorry to hear that. When did you or your employer get the letter? Was the Letter dated? I have heard from this blog that USCIS said everyone would have a letter or reciept by end of today. Thanks and Good luck.”””””
USCIS sent the packet back in C/O the attorney on the 6th of May and he got it yesterday on the 14th of May and he sent me the email, the same day yesterday. Yes the letter was dated. The petition had ‘received’ stamp of 1st of April also.
What can I do???,
Is it possible for you to upload a copy of that letter w/ personal details masked? It will help other forum members to know what to look out for.
Sorry to hear .
End of today v all get to know the case result ? R u sure H1bScotland?
I read on page 23 of this blog Sahil called USCIS and that is what USCIS said to him.
Yes, this is almost what he told me, i am a little confused if he meant USCIS will dispatch information by 15th May or the petitioner will receive it by then, because it should be difficult for him to give the latter date.
But he definitely mentioned that either receipts or returned package by 15th May
What Can I do,
My letter has the same, do you saw your name on it and any other details we have on it to know, whether it is ours or not. Mine don’t have my name and I see ome UID mentioned on it.
Harry May 14, 2013 at 3:02 pm
Did u got a RFE on university?
Reply
india 2 May 14, 2013 at 10:28 pm
yes, what the problem ???
Reply
Ayyalos May 15, 2013 at 11:21 am
Need info about Univ…Can i get your Email id please or email me
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RP/RQ/CSC Approved on 14th May 2013
Question for Saurabh :
Can we got to Canada for stamping in july ? My stem extension is valid till next august.
Do you see any complexities or have you come across any unusual circumstances on your forums.
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Congrats!
Happy for you.
If it is ok with you Pls share first 5 digits of your receipt number
WAC13141
Thanks for your reply
Hi,
Is your petition accepted or approved? I mean is it in initial review stage now or accepted?
Electrical Engineer,
If you have not done your education in US and this is your first H-1 stamping, then it is strongly recommended to go to home country.
Hi,
Just curious to know if there are people who applied from multiple companies and all of there applications are selected in lottery.
Its just a wage question.
Anyone from persistent systems any updates?
Answer Choices – Responses % – Responses
Advance Degree – Regular Processing – Selected in the lottery – 2% – 2
Advance Degree – Premium Processing – Selected in the lottery – 1% – 1
Regular Quota – Regular Processing – Selected in the lottery – 43% – 43
Regular Quota – Premium Processing – Selected in the lottery – 3% – 3
Advance Degree – Regular Processing – Still Waiting – 3% – 3
Advance Degree – Premium Processing – Still Waiting – 0% – 0
Regular Quota – Regular Processing – Still Waiting – 43% – 43
Regular Quota – Premium Processing – Still Waiting – 4% – 4
Advance Degree – Regular Processing – Package Returned – 0% – 0
Advance Degree – Premium Processing – Package Returned – 0% – 0
Regular Quota – Regular Processing – Package Returned – 1% – 1
Regular Quota – Premium Processing – Package Returned – 0% – 0
Total – 100 responses
Answer Choices – Responses % – Responses
Advance Degree – Regular Processing – “Initial Review” – 6.17% – 5
Advance Degree – Regular Processing – “RFE” – 0% – 0
Advance Degree – Regular Processing – “Approved” – 0% – 0
Advance Degree – Premium Processing – “Initial Review” – 0% – 0
Advance Degree – Premium Processing – “RFE” – 0% – 0
Advance Degree – Premium Processing – “Approved” – 0% – 0
Regular Quota – Regular Processing – “Initial Review” – 38.27% – 31
Regular Quota – Regular Processing – “RFE” – 3.70% – 3
Regular Quota – Regular Processing – “Approved” – 2.47% – 2
Regular Quota – Premium Processing – “Initial Review” – 1.23% – 1
Regular Quota – Premium Processing – “RFE” – 0% – 0
Regular Quota – Premium Processing – “Approved” – 2.47% – 2
Not Eligible to answer. – 45.68% – 37
Total – 81 Responses
Advance Degree – Regular Processing – “Approved” – on 29th April
Advanced Degree – RP- approved on APR 26th. CSC center
Regular Quota – Regular Processing – Selected in the lottery
Regular Quota – Regular Processing – Initial Review
AD/PP/Vermont – still waiting for receipt or returned petition
What is actual date for 2 month timeline for H1 to be finlaise: Receipt date or notice date?
Notice Date. But 2 month is not a fixed time line, the actual result can come earlier or even take months.
Hi Saurabh
I have a query related to my H1b and dependents H4 visa. As of now me and my dependents visa is getting expired on 30th Sep 2013. We are planning to travel in the first week of June. Considering I file for my H1B visa extension upon reaching USA.
1. Do I need atleast one pay stub before I can apply for extension or paystub is not required?
2. In case I file for my extension, then can my dependents travel back to India while the extension process is on and approval notice is awaited?
Regards
Praise d Lord!!!!Just received an email from my employer tat my application is through the lottery!!!! Didn’t receive the receipt num though..I have been flipping through this wilum thousands times a day n finally I got the answer….God is great!!! Don’t lose hope guys…u all wil receive ur receipt numbers..You all will b in my prayers…wishing u good luck!!!
Sorry spelling mistake…it’s flipping through the ‘ forum ‘
You are almighty my Lord!!!
Congrats !
Congrats boy……
Faith in God is all we have ….
🙂
Is it PP/ RP?
Its RQ/RP
Congrats to acc ..
Am still wating…but having little hope let me c ..
Mine is RQ n COS from h4 to h1..
Are you from Accenture?
Does anyone know when can we get I797 Receipt Number ???
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-05-14/news/39256119_1_h-1b-visas-marc-apter-amendments
you can call USCIS and ask. They will let you know ho much long it will take
No Receipt no. chque has not encashed…package not returned..still waiting..can any one confirm till what date we can expect the responce…
same here…