H1B 2014 Cap reached on April 5th, 2013. Read : 124,000 H1B Visas Filed. Lottery Process
For this year FY 2015 H1B Info read : H1B Visa 2015 – FAQs
Page Updated : January 18th , 2014
As USCIS is all set to accept H1B Visa petitions for the fiscal year 2014, many of you have questions on various aspects of filing H1B Visa 2014 like fee involved, lottery chances, H1B sponsors, Change of status, start date, end date of accepting H1B Visas, etc. This page will track all the H1B Visa 2014 News updates, Cap count information, FAQs, etc. Bookmark this page ! We have divided the page to various sub sections for your convenience.
FYI. Last year quota,which is H1B visa 2013 cap reached on June 11th, 2012.
H1B Visa 2014 News Updates
- USCIS Update : 124,000 Petitions Received. Lottery Process followed. News Summary
- H1B Visa 2014 Quota Cap reached on April 5th, USCIS official Update
- USCIS First Cap count update FY 2014 – April 8th or 5th ?
- Will there be Lottery for H1B Visa FY 2014 ? USCIS Data Analysis, Prediction
- USCIS Press Release : Petitions accepted from April 1st. Lottery ?
FAQs – All you need to Know !
Over the years, we have observed that prospective H1B visa seekers are always looking for certain pieces of information. We have grouped such information and created FAQs as listed below :
When will H1B Visa filing season start for Fiscal year(FY) 2014 ?
H1B visa filing season for fiscal year 2014 starts from April 1st, 2013. USCIS did a press release confirming the same.
How to find H1B Visa 2014 Sponsors ? Various Ways to find H1B Sponsoring companies
Finding right H1B Sponsor can be a very daunting task. There are few options to find sponsors like checking the H1B Sponsors Database and randomly contacting employers, working with IT outsourcing companies, looking at options in American Universities, Networking with friends. Each of these options are explained in this article :
How to find H1B Visa 2014 Sponsors ? Avoid Fraud
Why do we call H1B Visa 2014, when the petitions are filed in 2013 ?
USCIS operates on a fiscal year basis instead of calendar year ( Jan 1 to Dec 31st). Its fiscal year starts from October 1st and ends on September 30th. On that lines, USCIS’s fiscal year for 2014 starts from October 1st, 2013 and lasts until September 30th, 2014. So, though we file H1B petitions in April of 2013, they are counted towards H1B visa fiscal year 2014 and everyone calls it in short form as H1B visa 2014.
What is H1B visa 2014 Cap count for Regular quota and Masters Quota ?
If you are not aware of H1B cap count, it is the congressionally mandated numeric limits for H1B petitions based on category. Regular quota is for anyone who meets H1B visa requirements and Masters quota is specifically for students who have a Masters degree from US University. Typically, below are the numeric limits… ( we had these H1B cap limits set in 2004, if any changes by USCIS, we will update this page)
- Regular Quota Cap – 65,000
- Masters Degree Quota Cap – 20,000
Also, typically USCIS sets aside 6,800 visas for Singapore and Chile Free Trade agreement filings, which is H1B1 Program. Also, read article All about H1B Caps – Basics Calculations, Lottery
H1B Visa 2014 filing deadline – What is the last date ?
Well, there is no set deadline as such by USCIS. They start to accept petitions from April 1st, 2013 and will continue to accept H1B petitions until the H1B cap (85,000) is reached. It can vary based on the H1B visa demand.
- For H1B Visa 2012, the cap was complete on November 22nd,2011
- For H1B visa 2011, the cap reached on January 26th , 2011
Will there be Lottery for H1B Visa 2014 ?
This is most commonly speculated question by many H1B seekers. Due to very high demand and hype for H1B workers, we had lottery in some of the previous years. But we do not know, we just have to speculate based on past data and economic conditions. As done in previous years, here is our analysis:
Check out H1B Visa 2014 Lottery prediction- USCIS Data Analysis
. You can also check out last year’s: H1B Visa 2013 lottery prediction
What will be H1B visa 2014 filing fee ? Any changes ?
There has not been any changes to the filing fee for the fiscal year 2014. Check out the article : H1B visa 2014 filing fee – Who Pays for what ?. In general, it can range from $1,575 to $4,325 based on the number of employees ( this does not does not include attorney fee and premium processing fee).
International Students – Can we do Change of Status ( COS) from F1 Visa to H1B visa for FY 2014 ?
Yes, international students pursing their Bachelors, Masters or PhD programs from US Universities, who may be working on OPT, can file a H1B Visa petition to USCIS with Change of Status(COS) option. The advantage of COS from F1 visa to H1B visa is that you can continue to work after OPT expiration starting from October 1st, 2013 without leaving the country. You have to do the COS before your OPT expires to maintain legal status in America.
How soon Can I start working, if I file for H1B visa 2014 fiscal year ?
One can start working from October 1st, 2013 , if you have an approved H1B petition. You may need to get H1B visa stamping done, if you file your petition from overseas and wish to come to America on H1B visa.. Unlike, if you are filing for a COS by staying in US, you can start to work without leaving US for H1B visa stamping.
What is current H1B visa 2014 cap count ?
The H1B season for FY 2014 will begin on April 1st, 2013. We will keep track of the USCIS cap count updates with analysis.
All H1B Cap counts will be tracked at : H1B visa 2014 Cap Count Tracker .
In the mean time, you can check out our FY 2013’s : H1B visa 2013 Cap count Tracker
Would you like to be informed about H1B visa 2014 ?
Hi,
It is WAC13136****
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On April 8, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
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When do we get the change of status? and how long do we need to wait still?
Wat is the running numbers going on,inspite of any random number.
-Swapna
Can anyone aware of these,If so pls reply..How long it takes?
Swapna,
It generally takes months (1-3) for an application filed under regular process to reach to post decision stage. Also, even if you get your application approved, u can start your work in US only by October ’13. So be patient , it will get approved sooner 🙂
Hi,
Mine is EAC131365****. AD/RP. Receipt date: April 8th. Still in Initial Review. How many days does it take more? Any one in same status? How do they process applications? Does any one have idea?
Thanks,
Prathima.
Swapna,
Mine is also WAC 13-136-5XXX , RQ/RP.
Received Date : April 8
Notice Date : April 18
Now, in Initial Review stage.
I’m also looking for an answer. but I believe, It will need not atleast 2 months(+/- 5 days).
maybe the within the end of this month or the 1st week of next month , we will get something if all goes well …
Hoping for the best ..
@Ivanovich :
Does it take another 1 month? Initial date is Apr 8 ,and by now june 8,which is close to 2 months ,as per the processing time the california/vermont centee takes 2 months..
Done how long they are going to take more..hope for the best!!
-Swapna
Hey bolle bolle bolle……….. My app got selected in lottery
Receipt date 280th April. Approval 15th May. Mine was under Initial Review for a 15 days and then it directly jumped to Post Decision Activity by the time I saw it.
Really thanks to god and I am really luckiest person in this world.
All the best to everyone who is waiting for their results and their further processings.
🙂 🙂 Cheerssssssssssssssssssssss…………………………..
Congrats!
Are u AD?
RP/RQ
which company,are you working??
Can you pls share first 5 digit of the receipt number. And status is post decision also. Thats grear.. Is ir premium processing ?
looks like uscis site is down and I hope they are updating status of all petitions
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do
we are taking everything as positive..i am also waiting
Hi ,
Pls someone give steps to know abut the Initial review to Acceptance stage in H1..
wat do they check? & Y do they take 2 months to verify? ..
If i m right,all these steps are going to be done from some agencies/third party..EX: Vermont centre/California centre/any centres ,each may have volume of 10-15K applications.
Wat would be the max waiting time to hear from them?
This is fro regular processing/regular quota.
-Swapna
My case status is also initial review. And receipt number is 13143XXXXXX .. Can you pls tell me wt is the first 5 digit of yr receive number. And any clue if they r procession all the receipts in sequence of the numbers or not.
Hi,
It is WAC1313#####…Wanted to know .how long we shuld wait for the change of updates..
-Swapna
Can you pls tell me 1 more digit of your Receipt number. What is the digit after WAC1313 ?
I see that WAC13132XXXXX is already in post decision activity. So, Just want to know that till which receipts numbers are already processed by USCIS.
Guys it is random….Me and some of my friends in EAC13134 are still in inital review…some in 13137 have got their approval…pls stop speculating…
I can also see some in 13132 and 3 in initial review..just a a chill pill and have a good day
Hi
are you in advance degree regular processing? or premium? Just want to know that premium & advance degree processing are completed or not?
AD RP bro
Hi,
It is WAC1316****
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On April 8, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
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When do we get the change of status? and how long do we need to wait still?
Wat is the running numbers going on,inspite of any random number.
-Swapna
Hi,
It is WAC13136****
——————————–
On April 8, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
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When do we get the change of status? and how long do we need to wait still?
Wat is the running numbers going on,inspite of any random number.
-Swapna
Me too still waiting for lottery results..Company not ready to disclose the outcome….Now i have started doubting if the company is secretly revealing the outcome to only those candidates who got selected in lottery…But how will I confirm this?..I have one question..do we need to submit any documents once our application gets selected in lottery..?
Hi All, I haven’t heard anything from my employer regarding my selection in the lottery. First he asked to wait until end of may, but now its june and still i dont hav any news.
Is there anyone who is still waiting for the lottery result ?
I’m also on the same boat. RP/RQ/vermont. Still waiting to hear something from USCIS.
I am not waiting for lottery result. but let me tell you this…
I work for an Indian IT Company. my employer had received the result long time back but they only informed employees on 27th May and still they haven’t given us receipt number citing company policy. so don’t loose hope.
No news is good news.
Hope you both get your receipt numbers soon.
@Hopes – Yours is a different case. In my case, the employer himself has not heard anything from USCIS. Its nothing to do with the company policy.
On a different note, Is there anyone else who is sailing in the same boat ? just want to get a rough estimate.
Mine is – RP/RQ/Vermont
On same boat. 🙁 ..we are in the waiting list according to my attorney.
Finally, I got news from my employer that my package has been returned back. Fortunately I had a plan B , I got my Australian PR a week ago. So now I can channel my energy completely towards plan B.
Lottery really sucks!! I feel sorry for all the people who lost in lottery.
This forum has been really helpful! Its been great experience to be a part of this forum. Thank you all, and all the best.
Hope my American dream will come true some day very soon.
Cheers!
Sam
Finally, I too got news from my employer that my package has been returned back. They received my package back more than 20 days back, but they were disclosed it only on friday that too after continuous follow up with them.
Now I am feeling some what relieved from knowing my status ( rather than waiting for months with hope ). Now i can plan on my next step.
If any one of you from CTS – then goto MyVisa portal & check the Expiration flag on your case details – If it is marked in Red, which means that your package returned back & they marked your case as expired (inactive ) to remove from process.
I wish all the very best for who are all waiting.
This forum has been really helpful. All the best again.
Warm Regards
Bala
Sorry to Say that whoever waiting are not selected in lottery..sooner or later it will be disclosed!!
Hi Sam,
I am also waiting on my lottery result. No update from my employer/attorney.
how can i change my company
simple…start giving interviews and get selected…. 🙂
This site provided a lot of info on H1b lottery. Thanks !
I applied in REG/PP/VSC and I had the hope that I was in waiting list.
But my employer told that my package got returned strday afternoon. Im still not able to accept this news. However I have a few questions to saurabh and team:
My HR told that attorney will take their fees and return the rest to me. Usually how much will be returned to us when we are not selected in the lottery.
What is the good option for software professional other than USA?
Good luck for people who are still waiting…
Singapore / Austrailia
h1b2013,
Depends upon how much the attorney is charging. It can vary from few hundred dollars to few thousands. It would have been better if you could have got the break-up of expenses from them at the time of filing the petition. Still you can ask for the invoice from attorney to know how much they are charging.
Thanks Saurabh and Singapore .
Hi Saurabh,
Quick question for you. I already have my approved H-1B petition (arrived yesterday). Currently I am on OPT first year-expiring in February 2014. I wish to leave the country for 3-4 days in July. Since I currently have valid F1 visa, will it affect my travel in any way if I am returning before Oct 1st? Do I need to look into any special thing?
Kindly advise.
Thanks!
@H1B Aspirant, Congrats. was your h1b under premium or regular? please let me know how much time it took to get approved? mine is still under initial review. it is under regular.
@h1b approval pending: I am AD/RP/CSC
Receipt date 15th April. Approval 20th May. Mine was under Initial Review for a long time and then it directly jumped to Post Decision Activity by the time I saw it.
Hope this helps.
H1B Aspirant – Petition Approved,
You should be fine. Just carry OPT and employment documents and return prior to Oct 1. You will still be on H-1 from Oct 1 based on current COS approval.
One thing which I am not sure about is how I-94 will work w/ the new automated system. So its better to check w/ your H-1 attorney about it, so that your current I-94 still goes into effect from Oct 1 and is not impacted by your travel.
Saurabh,
Thanks for your reply. I heard vaguely about the new I-94 system however I am not sure in what way it affects travel. Could you provide some more info on this?
Thanks!
Hi,
I’m a continuous reader here. This forum gave me knowledge, hope, belief and frustration sometimes. And when my day came, I slowly started to forget this forum.
Here I go… My application is selected in lottery 🙂 🙂
I heard this from my employer (Infy) last week (20-May). The receipt date reads 22-Apr.
Thanks to everyone in this forum., special thanks to Saurabh 🙂
All the best to everyone!
Hi all,
Mine Infy application also got selected in lottery.
Any idea on how long will it take to be approved?
Hi,
Has anyone applied for H1B through SAB Info and waiting for Results? Thanks.
Employer informed my packet got returned.
Hello,
Anyone going ahead with J1 visa.
My attorney says that this is one option you can go ahead with .
Any views on this ?
Do not try to go on J1.
After geting J1, you need to get J1 waiver before filing H1 and I485. Avoid this pain.
Godd luck.
MPS
Hi, Any one here got approval for RP/Vermont?
please let me know. mine shows initial review still.
h1b approval pending@ mine is pending too I guess we need to wait some more time.
Im also waiting.. Still my status is initial review
Ya it seems like. is your company planing to upgrade it to premium ?
h1b approval pending @ no they are not planning and they said the status changes should be there next month so waiting for that.
not so Tensed now, just to keep same identity in forum. Myself and my friend applied H1B with same employer, his petition get approved (EAC-131425****) just 2 hrs back (may 31). Mine (EAC131385****) is still in initial review.
We both are in Regular Quota/Regular Processing (now on L1 with same company)
@Tensed, Mine is also EAC131485**** and shows under initial review (RQ RP). how many days it will take more? what do you think? your friend was EAC131425… so it means we are not far behind him right?
my receipt no. is ahead to him. I think we’ll get some update by this week end.
Is there anyone who applied in a B.E.P. company and not selected in lottery? Actually, I am trying to analyze if waitlisted cases are being selected manually and decision is taken by company profile.
Got email from my employer on Monday. My application got selected in lottery.
Thank you all for your help.
good luck.
Congrats…
when did you receive your receipt?
This weekend?
Or before that?
I dont know when my employer got the receipt.
To All,
I was a silent follower of this site and finally i would like to notify all of u about my wife Info. We couldn’t get through the lottery and finally got our package back yesterday.
Its Vermont RQ/Non-Advanced Degree(H4-H1)
Thanks to all for posting all ur infos..
Been following this site for a while….finally got call from the attorney yesterday….as expected, packet returned.
I am on L1 currently till this year end, hopefully it gets extended (going by the trend of L1 renewals, chances are bleak…)
All the very best to everyone who got their Visas….and those waiting, god bless you….
Is it PP/RQ or RQ/RP?? Please let me know
Congrats
Been following this site for a while….finally got call from the attorney yesterday….as expected, packet returned.
I am on L1 currently till this end, hopefully it gets extended (going by the trend of L1 renewals, chances are bleak…)
All the very best to everyone who got their Visas….and those waiting, god bless you….
Hi All,
Can anyone give steps to know abut the Initial review to Acceptance stage in H1..wat do they check?
Y they take 2 months to verify? ..If i m right,all these steps are going to be done from some agencies/third party..EX: Vermont centre/California centre/abc centres ,each may have volume of 10-15K applications.
Wat would be the max waiting time to hear from them?
Hi Arjun,
Iam in USA on h4 .still I didn’t get any update abt my application.
Hi,
Below response got from VALCONUSA today..
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Hi
We did receive the packets but none of the cases which were returned reflects your name. We are expecting that USCIS completes the lottery process by the end of this week. We will keep you updated as and when we have any updates on the case.
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I have received the same response too from VALCON. Its identical.
@Markan, @luck
Actually VALCON-USA saying like only two cases need to receive and all other got updates.But here we three are waiting.i dont know what they are saying?
add me.
I am in the exact same situation.
Does anybody know any credit they have?
Sucks!!!
VALCONUSA
I think they made fool all of us…. I have already mention that write one mail to keep cc to everyone who are waiting the result from VALCONUSA. How they said for 2-3 cases they are waiting.
They are speaking lie… Please suggest….
Markan
Hi Markan,valcon usa a lier,Luck
Yes ,they are mistaking us..
Now we four are waiting
valcon-USA,
Markan
valcon usa a lier
Luck
How this happends?Yesterday evening also they updated only two cases need to return..at that time i thought me & Makan… 🙁
Regards,
valcon-USA
VALCONUSA…….
I think they made fool all of us…. I have already mention that write one mail to keep cc to everyone who are waiting the result from VALCONUSA. How they said for 2-3 cases they are waiting.
They are speaking lie… Please suggest….
Markan
Yes we can ask them to write mail for all those who are waiting.It wont be a problem i think..Iam agreeing with you…
oh my god …..
you are the fourth person.
I cant believe…
When ever we called value consulting they are telling only two more cases yet to receive…
Hi Markan,valcon usa a lier, Luck
Hope we all are waiting for regular processing…
Pls reply..
Regards,
valcon-USA
valcon-USA-Waiting
Why you all are providing your email id. we will open a common chat and we discus then anyone of us will post a email to VALCONUSA to keep cc all of us.
Better, if we can discus personally on chat/cell to wastage the time on this forum. I have already mentioned many time my email id but no mailed to me. I think we are just stupid and wasting time….. Now its up to you.. what u wanna…. He can make fool one-two candidate if he is speaking lie.
My email id is atul.markan at gmail dot com (atul(dot)markan(at)gmail(dot)com)
Markan
Hi,
Got the below response from VALCONUSA.
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Hi
We did receive the packets but none of the cases which were returned reflects your name. We are expecting that USCIS completes the lottery process by the end of this week. We will keep you updated as and when we have any updates on the case.
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Regards
Markan
@Markan,
Yes same thing they updated today when we called.
Its means VALCONUSA making fool…. I think they have all the details… How it is possible t hat for three candidate’s result they are waiting. Yesterday they were saying out of 4 cases they are only waiting for 2 results…
We need to think about on this… If you have anyone same mail that they are only waiting for 2 candidate’s result please mail to them to keep cc to pending two (Mine and someone of you). My EMAIL id is atul.markan at gmail dot com. Then we can communicate together with them. they cannt lie.
Hi @Markan,
Actually they are not replying to my mails.Ever day iam sending mail to ValconUsa for getting updates. When i called them only they will providing some information’s like two cases are pending ,others packets returned,out of 35 19 got receipts etc ..
I am not sure they will provide correct information when mailing also.
If you re getting reply to your mail,please include me when you are sending mail to VALCONUSA.My mail id is alpsans84 at yahoo dot co dot in.
And we can communicate together.
@luck,valcon usa a lier…
Please join with us.
Wait-listed Petitions
Some of the petitions would be marked “wait-listed” by the USCIS and those petitions were also selected under the lottery. These wait-list petitions may possibly replace petitions selected under the lottery for Fiscal Year 2014, but are subsequently denied, withdrawn, or otherwise found ineligible. USCIS will retain these petitions until a decision is made whether they will replace a previously selected petition
I two H1-b FIlings and 1 L1 Extension.
L1 got rfe in April.
One h1b packet is returned on 5/24. There no news on second H1.
Good Luck to all who made it.
could you please share L1 RFE questions?
Anyone in RQ/RP got approval/rejection notice? If yes, appreciate if you share your processing time post receipt number was received.
Thanks!!
Please see the link –
www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ddce0b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=ddce0b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD
It says that one can call or write to USCIS to get status on receipt.
Please let me know if anyone tried this.
WaitingForReceipt,
In the link “My” refers to the entity that has filed the petition. So if the employer/attorney has filed it (you can never file it), then they can call USCIS to follow-up on the case. If an individual files a petition (for e.g. COS for dependent etc), then they can call to follow-up on the case.
My L1B and I -94 expiring on June 9, 2013. H1 B is in processing (initial review stage). My current employer is not filing L1B extension, till today he was saying Yes but now giving excuses. What options I have left to stay here at least till Oct 1, as H1 B will be effective after Oct 1st.
Tensed,
You have no options except to file for extension of I-94 for L-1. Another option but a lot trickier is to file COS to B-1 and then file COS back to H-1. However, this can run into issues as you will have multiple COS filed and B-1 is a pure non-immigrant visa unlike H-1 or L-1. You can also leave US and return after getting H-1 visa stamped from a consulate.
Note that there is a good possibility that USCIS will not approve your H-1 COS as your current I-94 expires prior to Oct 1. In this case, you will have no option but to leave US and return on stamped H-1 visa.
Thank you so much Sorabh for your prompt response. Appreciate it. Trying to convince my current employer to file I -94 extension for L1 B. Actually they are saying I am directly reporting to Client manager and not to employer’s manager. unfortunately I don’t have any employer’s manager at my client location. it is single person account.
If they don’t agree then no luck 🙁
I am sorry to misspelled your name Saurabh. actually I filed H1 from different employer. Current employer don’t know about this. I asked them but they were not wiling to file H1 for me.
Hello Tensed,
Looks like no, but still, have you ever had any H1B filed earlier; Later than 2007? If no then in that case yours is a first time H1B, and will have to be through lottery process. Also, your L1B dates counts into your current H1B; Meaning, let say your L1B was filed first on 10-June-2010, and if you have stayed for 3 continuous years till 09-June-2013, then probably your H1B when stamped will be for 2 years instead of 3 years, as the maximum amount of period for H1B+L1B is 5 years (if currents status is L1B, else, if current status is H1B then after 5 years you can file for maximum 1 year extension). So, if you are looking to stay in USA, would recommend to file for GC as you comoplete 1 year with your employer sponsoring your H1B. Even if you didnt stay continuously in your tenure of 3 yers of L1B VISA, the amount of period outside USA shall be considerred for extension of H1B after 6 years of VISA period (L1B+H1B). If you want to nullify the effect of L1B+H1B, you have to stay for a year outside USA before you resume on your H1B, meaning exit USA on or before 09-June-2013 and return to USA on or after 10-June-2014.
Now coming back to your question, NO, you can neither work nor stay in USA with an expired VISA/I-94. I would recommend to save some dollars in bank till and come back on 08-June-2013, and according to your notice period resign and prepare for next onsite assignment. If am not wrong, you might be working for Indian MNC and if you resign from onsite there might be huge expenses (bond amount); remember you need experience letter/certificate for GC, so be patient. And as far as your current investment (Furniture, Cars etc) is considerred, if your new employer is placing you in same city, keep those distributed at your friends place till you come back, else start selling it off. Am not sure, but in case if you have to break to apartment rental lease, then keep those payment receipts handy as you might be able to claim those with you Indian MNC 🙂 ; check with your HR for such policies.
Best Regards,
H1B Aspirant
Thank you so much dear friend ‘H1B Aspirant’ and Saurabh’,
my first L1 stamped on July 2010, expiring on June 9, 2013.
This year first time I filed H1 (other employer), picked in lottery and is in Initial stage.
current emplyoer not file L1 /I-94 extension now.
Can I take admission in some school and stay back here for 4 months (June to Oct, * if evry thing goes fine with H1) ?
Even if you company applies for extension you cant stay in US and move to H1 until and unless you extension gets approved.
If you want to study then you should move to F1 whih takes around a month or so and it should happen before your I94 expiry, so you have veryless time to make it.
Dear SKML, thank you very much for your comment.
I thought irrespective of I-94 extension decision (it may take 2-3 months for decision) I can switch to approved H1 after Oct 1, 2013.
If this is not the case, then even if extension get filed and rejected after oct 1, 2013, then too I need to go for stamping.
One other thought, since it is very less time left even though if I arrange Visa for Canada/mexico and go there for 2-3 days, will I get a new I-94 ? (may be if he put date for 3-4 months extra then June 9 ?)
As you told, to go for F1 I missed the chance.
still I am talking to my manager if he can help to file extension. They are going to loose business(current and future) for this one person account by sending me back but due to their fake reputation they can not alter their words. my bad
hope it turns out positive at the end.. decision still pending 🙁
Yes you can go out of US an come back but since you have very less visa validity chaces stand high to not give any I94 extension but you can try your luck.
Tensed,
You move to H-1 status from Oct 1 only if H-1 is approved w/ COS. Going by the rules, USCIS should approve COS only when they have proof of I-94 continuity until Oct 1. This means, USCIS will need proof of L-1 extension before approving the COS.
If COS is not approved, then you need to go out of country and enter on stamped H-1 visa.
Like mentioned by me and earlier, you can stay beyond L-1 I-94 expiration date only if the extension is pending. It’s best to consult your H-1 attorney as well.
Hey Hi,
You can try going to Canada/Mexico and re-enter. You might get lucky to get a I-94 valid for another 3 yrs. I did the same thing, but I wne to India for a short vacation and my attorney gave me a supporting letter in which a request was made to CBP officer and there’s some law by which he requested for a 3 yr extension and the CBP officer accepted that letter and granted me an I-94 valid for another 3 yrs. Although he did mention that when I complete my 5 yrs I should leave US. So from my experience if you have a no option then try doing this and tell your current employer that you would like to stay back in US and work for some more time and allow you to try this option. Hope this helps.
Dear friend Saurabh, H1 B Aspirant, SKML and Vishal Ji, I don’t have words to show my gratitude towards your kind suggestions, time and help.
You guys explored all possibilities for me.
Finally my current employer convinced to file I-94 extension just a minute ago. (*some ifs and buts are always there) but I think I am good to stay here till decision comes.
Thank you so much
Hi All,
I am still waiting on my result. My employer/attorney did not receive my packet neither the receipt. Can we still expect the receipt or do you think lottery is done??
Thanks,
Sunny
We understand from our US office that the H1B quota is closed and your document has not been selected in the lottery by USCIS, USA this year.
VALCONUSA
Any one got to know any status of their petition in RQ/RP in this week?………… Positive/negative reply from VALCONUSA..
Regards
Markan
Today we got latest updates from VALCON USA.Previously they told they were waiting for three cases to receive.But today they informed it was their mistake ,actually there was four cases.Today they got two packets back and it was rejected.My packet was not there.They told this weekend they got complete updates from USCIS and waiting for two cases.What did your HR told?
Thanks for the information… At least valcon-USA spoke something… Its really help us…
Regards
Markan
VALCON USA said that they are expecting only rejections and last week they received few packets back.
Has anyone received Rejection or Lottery Receipt from VALCON USA? If yes, Please share copy for reference. It will be of great help. Thanks.
@luck,
They said out of 35 cases 19 received receipts and rest of them receiving packets back.I didn’t receive any thing.Mine is waiting for packet.No luck this time.
Hi all
I didn’t receive update abt my application till now. Is there anyone got receipt in this week. Can u tell me. Is there any one applied through Anira solutions.can any one tell me.
Hi Bujji,
Currently where do you stay..USA or INDIA?
Thanks
Arjun
I am also on the same boat waiting to hear something (hopefully positive) from my attorney. I am in India and my company filed from the US.
RP/RQ/Vermont….
hi Sheetal ,
please reply ..when you got your approval email…how much time it took to mover your h1b status from initial review to final approval? thanks
It will change as soon as you die, idiot
What a stupid question. seems you got approval before the status changed online?
20 days
My employer just notified me that they received my package back and my application is not selected in lottery. I wanted to make sure he is not lying, as there is no name on NOTICE OF ACTION receipt and fedex receipt that he has emailed me. Is there any way i can find out ?
In the NOTICE OF ACTION receipt that he emailed Applicant,Receipt Number,Petitioner and all other fields are empty and i dont have any proof that he has applied for my H1.
Notice Date May 6 2013
Pls suggest
AD/PP/VSC
@@: Not Selected in Lottery
Hey bro would you be able to share your “not selected in lottery” Notice. I have the same situation and I was e-mailed by my employer the same kind of rejection notice. If you can share that with ur name and information hidden, it would be of great help for both of us.
@Siva
pls share your email address
——–(sivaram777@hotmail.com)———-
Hello Saurabh, and dear friends:
I need to go back home on family emergency. Please share your experiences if you had any issues at POE while travelling outside US and come back on Valid OPT/F1 Visa( mine is valid till Aug 13, 2013) with H1B approval? Its urgent and i would really appreciate your suggestions. Thank you in advance.
I traveled last year on OPT (didn’t have H1 approval in-hand at that time) and came back into the country without any issues. I had a job in hand related to my field of study upon my arrival. If you have a job, there shouldn’t be any problem.
All depends on when you intend to return back to USA. Assuming you have a work authorization till 31-Aug-2013, I would recommend you to NOT TRAVEL, but since this might be an emmergency which is unavoidable would recommend to return back with atleast a month before expiration.
Am not sure, but in case you are on CAP-GAP, then the answer would be NO unless you want your H1B denied. As per USCIS, student travelling during CAP-GAP might lead to denial of H1B. Link: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1246/~/student-travel-during-cap-gap
Hope this answers your question
Best Regards,
H1B Aspirant
Additional info available at this link: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/students/employment/f1/opt-travel
Hope this helps?
Best Regards,
H1B Aspirant
Thank you SV and H1B aspirant for your time and great information.
Dear H1B Aspirant, Could you please just suggest me more based on my current situation please?
I am right now in OPT extension. My OPT card expires on January 3, 2014, F1-visa expires on Aug 13, 2013. And my H1B COS from F1 already got approved. Do you still think it can be little safe to travel abroad?
Appreciate your help.
urgent2gohome,
When do you plan to return to US?
Hello Saurabh,
Thank you for getting back to me. I am going on June 15 to july 15. Just need your advice. F1- expiration- aug 13, 2013. EAD card expiration-Jan 3, 2014 and H1B approved on may 22.
Appreciate your time.
urgent2gohome,
It should be ok. Carry documents related to your OPT and OPT employment. I think the DSO marks the OPT card for travel, so check w/ them about that.
Hello Saurabh, So it means there shouldn’t be any problem with H1B denial? I am scared if you gonna cancel my approved H1B! Thank you for your time!
urgent2gohome,
” am scared if you gonna cancel my approved H1B” – I am not going to cancel anything 🙂
Your travel will not invalidate the H-1 approval. Your H-1 came w/ an I-94 attached at the bottom of 797, correct? Keep that I-94 stub w/ you as it will become effective from Oct 1. Return the one you have in the passport when leaving US. Also consult your attorney for any other precautions or things to keep in mind.
Hello urgent2gohome,
Agree with Saurabh. Best would be to carry all your documents OPT/EAD/H1B but return by 15-July -2013. When you go to India, just see if you could get your VISA stamped; CONSULT with your employer’s attorney. With documents in hand and proof of employment, you should not have any issue at POE; Since you are returning before your VISA expires and are not in CAP-GAP with valid EAD and employment proof, shoud be good.
All the best.
Best Regards,
H1B Aspirant
Any idea when status will change from Initial review to Decision made Approval or denial? For regular processing from India how much time it will take? Appreciate quick responses from forum boarders.
Thanks.
h1b-approved,
Processing for different petitions can take up to 2-6 months. It has been 2 months since petitions were filed. So still a long way to go for some of them.
Hi All,
I filled the H1B this year and got selected in the lottery… and I am currently in India and i transferred to different city recently. The questions is about the Passport Address updates … My passport still contain the old address ….. As i am in the new address and plan to make this as my current communication address. Can i apply for the address changes now? Will it make any problem during my H1B visa stamping or what is the best practice?
Thanks
CP
Not a problem. Also do not go for Address change. In india if you are lucky you will get the new passport with new address with in 15 to 20 days or else it may take months. Indian passport system is not good. Police verification and othe rprocess take time. And also on new address police verification they require 2 persons with id. If your neighbour will will not do your verification or for any reason verification is not done properly, you will not get the passport. Only in case of date renewal go for passport renewl and address change otherwise not required. Hope this helps. 🙂
Got a mail today from my employer….NOT selected in the lottery.
Feeling really bad…Next time may be…Congrats to all who made it…nd thanks to everyone who has been helping in this forum….its a really helpful forum.
Hi,
Anyone know the latest status of the immigration bill?
Thanks.
Saurabh,
Can you update us on the status of the bill? Any changes of getting another Slot for this year?
Thanks.
It has passed Senate Judiciary Committee.. but it has to pass both full Senate and then followed by House, otherwise the bill will get killed. Long story short it’s very early to count on the bill. Wait till July..
First the bill has to be passed, and then it will become effective. If it gets passed by this year end, then it will be effective from next year onwards. Dont hope for any changes this year, as this year quota is over. Any new changes that comes in will be effective in new quota not existing.
Well, honestly, I hope am wrong, and this bill is effective this year and hope that new quota opens up, but that would be a false dream. Am in the same boat, awaiting!!! But cannot cling to false hopes, so accepted the fact and moved on. But, I do hope that next year quota is more so chances of getting in is more! Amen!
Agree w/ ‘H1B Aspirant’ comments. Just want to clarify “year” means fiscal year and not calendar year. So if it becomes law before Oct 1, then it will impact current filings. If not, then it impacts next filings (which start on April 1, 2014).
Hi All,
Is any hope now? I am waiting for RQ/RP…. My consultant is also not providing any status. He is saying to wait until packet will not return…
Can I know any tentative date from anyone if have idea to declare all the result from USCIS…
🙁
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/outsourcing/US-immigration-bill-Major-provisions/articleshow/20228796.cms
I am also on the same boat ( RP/PQ/ VSC) …hearing same replies from my attorney and employer. Guys please let me know what is your opinion on the above link.
Waiting for replies.
Same here:(((
My Petition filled by VALCONUSA………….. Waiting……………..
Me also from valcon usa.they told three case are there to receive.
me too.. they have been saying this for the past 2 weeks :-).. whom did you speak to?
I talked to Rahul.Assistant manager HR..
and u?
Hi @Markan & @luck,
Both of you from US?
ValconUSa
I am from India, Pune
Markan
It must be rejected.
At least one should wait till 2nd June, the date when USCIS announced the end of lottery formally in 2008.
“5 yrs of my waiting went into drain” …. WTF!!!! why were you waiting for 5 years????? Is the H1 visa processing so slow lol…… You are crazy man!!!!
h1b problems? Pivot to Canada. guys, any of you considering to find opportunity in Canada particularly whose h1b did not get selected?
Canada is not that easy to achieve. It has lots of hiccups, especially for IT guys.
@WTF
Iam waiting for my H1 to be initiated since 5 yrs and now it was initiated but luck didnt favour me…. 🙁
Oh Dear…. Rather than waiting in one compant for all these years if you had switched to another company you could have got onsite opportunity lot earlier…. Anyways best of luck for next year!!!
Hi Dude,
Same is the case with me. This is my 5th year and my h1 got rejected 🙁
Daily i use to read this bolg and was very sure that one day i will also get some +ve news but LUCK didnt supported.
Hi All,
Currently, I am on H4 visa and I have my H1B petition pending with USCIS for FY 2014 (H4 to H1 status change). If I leave the country before the petition approval:
1) Would my complete H1B petition be void or just the change of status application?
2) If the petition won’t be void, would I be able to enter back on H4 and file for a change of status again?
3) If I can’t file for a change of status again, I guess I should be able to go back and get it stamped before starting the job after Oct 1, 2013?
Please let me know.
Is there still anyone like me receive nothing and have to hang in there waiting?
I am.
DumbAss
My petetion showing initial review ,what happens next and how long it will take before appointment date.its regular processing.
Hi Saurabh,
could you please through some light on the rejection rate from the past, i.e. how many applications get rejected by USCIS after the application gets accepted ( in lottery, quota etc),
is it something substantial and based on luck or if all docs are good than its almost sure ?
Since many people are selected in lottery and now waiting for the decision.
Thanks
Gaurav
Gaurav,
I don’t remember the exact rate, but people have quoted it to be around 15%.
Any Persistent systems employee got any updates?
Almost all.companies by now have recieved the list of candidates selected/rejected in lottery. Now it is up to the HR to publish that list in the company. So u guys should pressurize ur HR to disclose the outcome to u
They are giving only one answer “No updates from attorney”:)
There is an all time hit ..famous medicine to your problem… Threaten to Resign(or actually resign)…
Even I was getting the same answer from my HR for past many weeks… I used the above medicine and guess what… the list suddenly appeared that same evening(the list was already there with the company…only thing they were reluctant to disclose it) and the outcome was right in my mailbox stating I was selected in lottery 🙂 🙂 🙂
This is what I mean when I say.. “pressurize ur HR” !!! Hope u got it right….. 😉
My Visa was approved for an year till 2013 NOV and right now i am in USA filing for an extension. is the extension process easy and 100 % will be approved
Tension is over, not selected in lottery.
Notification date: 5/22/2013
All d best still waiting for the results..
people are getting their approval and moving on,
i dont even know if i am selected in the lottery as my packet hasnt returned back
so just dont know what going on…
stuck in the crack of the system.
Does anyone from accenture got any update after 15th May? Specially those who got waiting in reply??