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 ?
My case status just went to PDA directly from IR. So, how can I know if it’s an approval or denial? What’s the % of getting denial from IR without any RFEs?
Arrey bhutni k PDA itself mean (Post decision activity) mean approved, where all you details feed/sent to border security db and all consulate office.
Abe jyada nakhre mat dikha, interview scheduled kar aur chup-chap interview de de. Wahan se stamp hua tab khus hona. Abhi se kyon uchal raha hey?? Consulate approval is main. Even that also not guarantee you will reach USA. At port of entry also you will have to go for an interview. Their also if you fails, they will send you back to your native country in another flight.
So until you pass through port of entry, don’t dance or happy like some other idiots. Anything can happen at visa office and port of entry. Many people did expressed their happiness like this way, some of them sent back from POE…no they crying..So don’t be to sure until u start walking in USA land outside airport..
Abey saale. Yaha sabko ch*tiya bana raha hai kya!!!
Saala kuch pata to hai nahi… aur H1 process kar raha hai. Pata nahi kaise kaise chutiye aajkal H1 apply karte hai. It is becoz of these illiterates, genuine intelligent Indians are finding it difficult to get US visa.
bloody Indians …
@XYZ…
Which fuckin country you are from??????
Mozambique
he/she himself admits- Yes, its is **** country, from where he belongs 🙂
Sorry, we dont use fault words for anyone, believe in respecting individual.
Russia …your boss ..
PDA – Very unlikely to be denied without at least 1 RFE. At least i have never heard something like that.
Friends!
Finally my H1 petition got approved on Sunday 11th Aug. I belong to EAC1313754*** series. Thanks to this wonderful forum and good luck to those waiting for decision.
Jaldi se meethai ka dabba bhej de mujhe aur saurav ko.. 😛
Bahut sahi ladke..ab ulta hokar sona and do prayer standing in one leg until it approves completely 😀
Only Thanks, Send sweet boxex to saurav and me.
My petition got approved today. EAC1314250***. Thanks to Saurabh and other members for this informative forum.
Good luck to those who are waiting.
Cheers!
My petition got approved today,12th Aug 2013,EAC13137531** which was in IR since last 4 months.
I have been following this site since April. it gave a lot info and details.
Thanks to Saurabh and team,
And good luck for others.
Chris
Tera approval se saurav and team ka kya lena dena. Your case was strong so it got approved. Jyada buttering mat kar saurav aur team ki.
Hi,
My H1B got and it had I-94 on it. But before I could receive the actual approval notice, I left the country in F1 Visa and entered again on F1 Visa and now I have different I-94 number.
H1B I-94 number is from my trip before India and current I-94 after my trip to India.
Is this a problem? Please help.
Kitna trip tu karta hey damodar. Jyada trip sehat ke liye hanikarak hota hey. Avoid travelling. Har jagah alag-alag mausam hota hey. Teri tabiyat kharab ho sakti hey damodar.
Damodhar,
If you left US after H-1 COS was approved, then your current status is F-1, but will change to H-1 from Oct 1 based on previously approved COS. Your H-1 attorney can confirm this.
My H1b has been approved today. Thanks everyone for sharing your details and keeping my hope alive.
My Receipt No : EAC1314552***
Thanks,
Aspire
My H1b also got approved today. Guys its taking more time for USCIS, just hang in der, in my case it took more than 4 months to get approval from IR status. Dont worry hope everyone will get the approval. Cheers 🙂
My Receipt No : EAC131355****
Did this go directly from IR to approved status?
yes
Congratulations.
My case was stuck at initial review for more than three months. My employer finally decided to upgrade my case. After filing the upgrade, my case went back to Acceptance. Will the tracking number change after the upgrade? When will I know that the 15 work days start? Thanx.
same here.. it should show u a date..like mine is aug 5
After almost 4 months of waiting,i got an RFE today, not sure what is the evidence requested. All my project mates got direct approval from IR – not sure why they gave RFE to me.
Unlucky Man,
Hold your patience. within 1 wk or 2, you will receive the RFE notice from USCIS . then based on the queries, you have to apply..
Hi H1b doomed,
It seemed that your wait was over. Was there any change before the notice that the clock stopped from acceptance?
Mine upgrade date shows 8th, Aug. And it has been acceptance ever since.
Please get back to me. Thanx a million.
Hi waiting forever,
When did you upgrade from regular to premium? Did you hear anything?
I also upgraded my case last week and since Aug 9th its in Acceptance stage.
My employer sent out the upgrade request on Monday last week, and it shows the date 8th on the uscis website.
Fingers crossed.
Hi waiting forever,
All the best for your approval. Hopefully we both will get approval soon.
Lets keep informed.
waiting forever,
It is normal for it to go to Acceptance after PP upgrade. Unless it doesn’t get processed within 15 calendar days from that date, you should not be worried.
USCIS WORKING ON SUNDAYS ?
It looks like USCIS is working on sundays as well. Did random check on the petitions and found that the below two numbers were moved to PDA on Sunday !!
eac1314854426
eac1314854463
Hi Deepali,
I am in same series waiting for approval, thanks for information.
Hi,
I got update from my Employer by saying “your case is still pending for the final decision on Approval/Denial from the USCIS. It would take several more days for us to hear the decision from the USCIS (Approximately 1 to 2 months). We will notify you the moment we have the update from USCIS.”
Does it mean, will I get RFE? or Approval/Denial decision soon?
What the chances of H1B is getting Denied without getting any RFE?
Thanks,
Prashanth.
Even I got the same update. Does that mean USCIS is still reviewing the applications? Or is it RFE?
Prashanth,
This message is from employer and not USCIS. So it is not possible to say what the actual status is. If you know the receipt number, you can track it online and know the actual status.
Hi All,
I got a RFE on Aug 9th , I am in WAC1313654**** series and that too after 4 months of review. My question is how long does it take for USCIS to send out tht RFE to my employer and is there any hard deadline on submitting these back on time ? I have a bachelors in non-it but carry over 8 yrs of IT experience. would that be a problem or is that justified by the attorney through my edu evaluation ?
Hi Pals, 4r h4 is it mandatory to have spouse name on h1b applicant passport or is it fine if the spouse details are available on h4 applicant.
plz help with details at the earliest…!! tx in advance.
Plz help with details.
Its enough if H4 has H1’s name as the spouse in thier passport.
Thx
Hi Saurabh ,
I received RFE and they are asking for W-2 form from my previous company. Can you please let me know W-2 form is to our form 16 ?
Thanks ,
Saibhanusri
Saibhanusri,
That is correct. If you worked inside US on 2012 or before, then you should have received W-2 from the employer for that year.
Dear Saurabh and other friends,
I am non-IT guy and a consultant has filed my H1B and he mentioned that I would be working for him from the month of October as a Programmer Analyst.( He filed as future employment from October2013). I hot an RFE about project details along with some general questions he says. I am not an IT guy and my attorney wants me to get an experience letter and some sort of certificates to make it up for my non-IT background. I have been working in my NON-IT field for about two years on my OPT. My consultant is asking me to get some certificates and experience from India ( I did my bachelors in NON-IT field )I know the fact that the certificates that I would have to need will not be genuine but I guess I dont have any other options, do you have any suggestions for me. I am also thinking to ask my NON-IT job manager to write something that I also worked in IT related job as well along with my NON-IT job. What would be a good option for my case, should I ask my manager to write a letter or should I get it from India. I did my masters over here and my opt expires in first week of OCT.
I would really appreciate your help.
Thanks!
Recommendation letter from your Non IT Manager is a good idea.
Hi Saurabh,
My extension was filed in April and still pending. I will have to go to India this month. Will that impact the extension processing? Do I need to be physically present in the United States until the approval?
ABC,
797 extension will continue but I-94 extension will be abandoned. To return to US, you will have to wait for your petition approval to come through and will have to go for stamping if the current visa stamp has expired. What are the expiry dates on visa and petition?
Hi,
Any one h1b approved from sab information .Please help me.
Hi pinkey..mine is through sab information but its in IR now.
RUPA
http://www.fwd.us/join?recruiter_id=102342
Please sign this.
Hi Experts,
My wife has applied H1B from some consultancy and as per them they haven’t recieved her packet back from USCIS. I am curious to know what’s the timeline for USCIS to return the application docket.
Also as i heard that USCIS will keep some cases with them and will accomodate them if there are Rejection etc. (I just herd of this so not sure if that’s correct). If that’s the case, who can confirm on this.
I am rolling on the See – Saw so just wanted your help.
Sonu,
They should follow-up w/ USCIS. Yes, they keep wait-listed petitions, but my understanding is that they will be notified about their wait-listed status.
Are you sure the company applied the H-1?
Hey Saurabh,
Thanks for your reply. Yes i think so because they provided me Courier Details for my Wife packet and it was delivered on 1st April at USCIS.
Any idea how to check that??? I also don’t have any info about it.
Sonu, then no worries.. Just wait and follow up with your consultancy. I think they soon will provide your USCIS Tracking no. Maybe your status is still in initial review stage. Good Luck ..
Hi All,
Any idea how to check if the consultancy has filed it or not?? They have given me FEDEX tracking number for the courier which they have sent to USCIS.
It was recieved by them on 1st April but not sure if it was her petition only. CONFUSED!!!!!
Please advise.
Sonu,
Fedex tracking number and USCIS receipt number are two diff. thing. Packet received on April 1st does n’t mean that you are picked up in the lottery.
I think you soon will get a receipt Notice from your company/Attorney, where your USCIS receipt number will be written. USCIS receipt number is a 13 digit number starting with either WAC or EAC.
Like mine is WAC13135XXXXX.
WAC is for californea and EAC is for Vermont.
You have to check your case status via this link.
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do
Sonu,
If they really applied the H-1, then the only option left is for them to contact USCIS and follow-up.
Hi folks,
I have my H1b approved and my employer has received the I797.
I wanted to scheduel an interview some time 2nd week of september and would like to take my wife and 3.5 year son for H4 stamping.
PLease let me know:
– if i need to set up an appointment now itself, if there any any slots available for 2nd week of september.
– do i have to fill 3 DS-160 forms or just one mentioning my family members as well in that.
Please let me know these details ASAP.
H1B approved_stamping pending,
1. You will have to check it online as availability changes daily.
2. Each applicant needs their own DS form and fee submission. Schedule a date for yourself and towards the end convert it into a family application. You can then include other DS forms.
The child is exempted from personally appearing for visa interview. You can carry his documents.
Hi All,
Can i transfer my H-1B to another company immediately after getting approved or do i need to work for some period for the same employer who sponsor my H-1B.
suggestion plz.
H-1B Transfer,
Are you inside or outside US?
In US
H-1B Transfer,
The new employer can file the cap-exempt petition soon after the first petition is approved. No payslips are required from the new employer if this is filed prior to Oct 1. You will still need proof of your current visa status (which can be F-1, H-4, L-1 etc). If it is post Oct 1, then you need payslips for the period from Oct 1 to H-1 transfer filing date.
Hi All,
I just got update that my case got approved after RFE.
my case AD/RP CSC ,
wac131325****
Receipt : April 8,
RFE : May 9 ( Specialty occupation )
RFE response July 29
Approved : August 8
I have been following this form since Jan. it gave a lot info and details
Thanks All and special thanks for ( Saurabh )
And good luck for whom still waiting !!
Ihab
Hi Ihab – would you please let us know which documents were submitted as part of your RFE response?
RP and PP I know
What is AD and others
AD is Advance Degree.
Hi Babi
I am sorry but my employer didn’t. Give any info about the docs
Hi ihab,
how to check which documents are request as RFE ??
Hi Buddy,
What i got from employer that lawyer asked for detailed job description and this description was edited more than once + experts letters + more docs that i dont know about
Hi ihab,
Congrats on your approved visa! I’m on the same boat and same series; still waiting for decision after submitting my RFE response on July 19th. Thanks for your post and I hope to hear about my RFE soon 🙂
Hi, I got H1B petition approved under 2014 quota as a new hire, it is not yet stamped. The issue is that requirement is no more valid. Should I go for amendment for different project with all the supporting docs with same employer or go for stamping with current petition. I don’t have Client letter for the approved petition as I was planned to operate from my employer’s office in US.
RSA,
Do not go w/ current project if it has ended. They may ask for client documents and then you will be in a fix. Get new LCA and H-1 amendment and then appear for stamping.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=405247ce85e50410VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD
All Vermont Service center petitions should see some movement.
it is for i129f.
Yes, but transferring work of other forms give them more time to work on our petitions.
Saurabh,
I am in US on L1B. My Visa and I-94 both expired. Extension was filed before I-94 and Visa expired . My H1 is approved.
I dont have any masters degree from US. Can I still go to Canada for H1 stamping if L1b extension is rejected?
Hi,
I’m in the same boat. Could you confirm whether your H1 petition was approved with COS or W/O COS? I’m assuming yours W/O COS.
Also, when was your H1 approved and first few letter of series ? May I know the status of your L1 extension?
Your reply may boost my confidence. Please respond.
Thanks!
My H1 was filed with out COS.
I got RFE for L1 extension and it was replied 2 days back.
H1,
I will suggest against it. They are pretty clear that one should go there if you done Masters in US or this is not your first stamping.
Saurabh,
Could you please explain the 180 days rule. As I said, My L1B and I-94 expired and On 1st Oct I will complete 180 days after expiration of I-94. I was thinking of going to Canada in mid september(for H1 stamping) to avoid staying in US more than 180 days after I-94 expiration, but now it does not seem to be a good idea. It seems that my L1b extension may get some more time as I replied RFE last week.
Can you also let me know the best option I have.
H1,
Its not 180 but 240 day rule. If an extension or COS is timely filed (i.e. prior to current I-94 expiration date), then you can continue to stay inside US for at most 240 days or denial date (whichever is earlier).
Saurabh ,
My request for L1toH1Cos is in RFE response review status. Will there be a reasonable time between the approval and the visa status change ? For ex , is it possible that they approve the petition at september 25 and my L1 will be changed to h1 from Oct 1st ? Just checking to see if i will have enough time to change the employers .
Thanks ,
Mine is RFE Review since 24-July…, Hoping
L1toH1Cos,
If the approval happens prior to Oct 1, then it will have start date of Oct 1. If it happens after Oct 1, then it will have start date as the actual approval date.
Hi…I am waiting for L1 to H1 also. Just curious if it is safe to leave your current employers prior to I-94 start date. Fro example if you get approval on Sept 10th, and you put your resignation in on Sept 16th to give you 2 weeks of notice period. What will happen if Employes senses you are switching to H1 since you can not really switch on L1.
Well Wisher,
If the L-1 employer ends your employment prior to Oct 1, then you will have to leave US as you will no longer be in L-1 status and H-1 status doesn’t start until Oct 1. You should also consult w/ your H-1 attorney if this happens.
Any one still waiting for the approval in WAC1313750 Series …. Mine is in IR from almost 4 months
I’m still in the series.. Still IR 🙁
Hi Neelima,
Can you share ur mail id or mobile number to discuss ?
Hi DP,
Hav u applied thru Maark consultancy??
I applied weeks ago for L1 and they said my petition was filed but didn’t gave any number to track.
What about you
hi neelu,
plz reach me at suresh85nkl at yahoo dot com to discuss.
Just FYI:
The timelines of H1B processing of one of my friends in Cognizant.
RFE Notice: Jun 6th
RFE responded: July 11th
Petition approved: July 28th
He was lucky to get his petition moved from RFE to Approval in just 2+ weeks.
Hi,
Please let us know the receipt number series.
Hi… Anyone received approval after employee-employer relationship RFE. Anyone received approval through desi consultancy in US?? Please post… Really worried!
Hi ,
Can you specify his receipt no. series.
Observed active movement in WAC13143*** series. Saw lot of approvals or RFEs dated 6th & 7th August.
Would really appreciate if anybody has an approx number for EAC applications still in IR.
I just checked with my employer and he said mine was still in IR.
see EAC1313851563, seems like USCIS still sending acceptance receipt notice !!
That might be for extension or transfer.
This is conversion to PP from regular.
I received a RFE on June 18.
On July 29, USCIS received my RFE response submitted by my employer.
I know,Minimum processing time is 60 days during this stage.
My question is ,What is the rate of Success from this RFE stage?
Btw, I got RFE for 9 documents..
Copy of Employment Agreement, Employment Offer Letter
Copy of Valid contract, Statement of Work, Work Orders, Service Agreement
Copy of Documentations that describes the skills
Copy My Company’s Federal Income Tax Return
Copy of Company Brochure, Pamphlet, Internet Website
Evidence of Sufficient Production Space and Equipment to support the candidate’s speciality occupation work
Copy of Critical Review of the Software
Copy of Marketing Analysis of the Final Software Product
Copy of Cost Analysis of the Software Product
Same but i received RFE on 8th May and RFE response review on June 24th , since than waiting, i observed most of the RFE response reviews approved within 30 days
mine is in EAC131465XXXX
Mine is WAC 13136……
hw serious is empoyer right of control on employee rfe query. wht’s the % of approval on such kind of rfe’s…!! help with the statistic
congratzzz to the approved once and all the best once on queue…! 🙂
Thanks…!!
Your employer should have complete right to control you, not Client. create some emails that your employer is assigning you the work and also tell your employer to create some kind of right to control form on which you have to sign. chance of approval for this kind of query is 99.9%, unless your employer or attorney mess up some thing.
Thanks..!! Harry…!! 🙂
Harry…!! to my surpise rpe turned to approval status in span of 10 days…!! Thanks
Congrats!!
So far I didn’t receive any further update from USCIS. As per their site, my case on ‘Initial Review’ state. Anyway idea still I have the chance?
congratz for the lottery luck….!! its time of patience but by oct 2013 system has complte all the application review and tag with comments (approvals/de…).
Hi Sourabh, Mine is in RFE review state since from June 24, more than 40 days and , I time frame to get the status update is 2 months. Could i know what is the chances of approval from RFE review status?
RFE review,
The usual processing time is 2 months, but they can easily take longer.
HI Sourabh,
Thnx for ur reply.
I see the other RFE review response status which got approved with in a months time.
where as mine i’m waiting over 1 1/2 month now.
Hopefully in next 2 weeks it would get update. From here what are my chances of approval?
RFE REVIEW,
Chances of approval vary from case to case.
Hi Saurabh,
My case is a bit tricky. My OPT expired on June 17th. My H1B petition is in RFE response review state since July 18th when my lawyer submitted the documents to USCIS.
I need to travel urgently to India in a few days. Can you advice what should I do? Should I wait for the H1B decision to come and then leave? Even in that case, can I come back on F1 status or do I need to get my H1B stamped?
Can anyone please answer my query?
Vinrf,
You are in cap-gap status right now. If you travel outside US, then you cannot return until you get H-1 visa stamped and even then return after Sep 20th. Your H-1 will continue to get processed and may get approved while you are outside US.
You cannot return on F-1 as your OPT has ended.
My Application is in IR from past 4 months ….my series is EAC1313750***……I want to call uscis to know if they have any update …my question is what is required information i should have including receipt number before calling uscis…..please guide me …
Required information –
Name of Petitioner
FEIN of Petitioner
Address of Petitioner (office address)
Name of attorney
Name of Beneficiary
DOB of Beneficiary
And yes – sound confident. Good luck!
Thanks alot ….
@kar , were you able to contact uscis? I have been wanting to call them up but i am not sure if my employer would be informed abt the enquiry
no…..I have only receipt number…..to call them i need to have employer information also ….my employer will not give that information for sure…..the only solution is i have to wait until my status changes….
Kar/All,
Remember, only employer/attorney can call them to get the updates. You as a beneficiary should not call them. And don’t even think about impersonating as someone else.
My online status still says – “USCIS cannot provide you with information about your case…..”. When i called USCIS, they said an RFE was ordered on August 1 but it has not been sent out yet. Any idea why this happens? How much time before they send the mail out?
Thanks in advance!
probably a rejection.
Enjoy it.
Nohope – People like you should never be a part of this forum. This forum is supposedly a place wherein people share their experiences and also suggest ideas regarding how to handle their cases.
Your name itself says that you are left with no hope for anything. So kindly stay away and stop giving your senseless suggestions.
I totally agree these Idiots should be blocked. I hope Admin/Saurbh will take a note of this guy and another Mr. Ghanta Singh 😛
Who do you think you are? Dumb Ass.
You are even more stupid than Idiot.
Sounds like Mr. Ghanta Singh 😀
I have blocked the new Ghanta Singh.
I agree that all the people like hearing good thing.
You can ignore this guy if you don’t like him
However, just like he has no hope, you have no right to judge others.
Just curious – When you tell somebody “You have no right of judging others….”, are YOU in fact judging him? Or are you just trying to be American? 🙂
And now you are also judging the guy above you?
ALSO JUDGING – Yes i am. Because i am not “American”. Are you 🙂
Oke my petition got approved however the stupid project requirement is no longer there. help me understand my options here. how I can utilize the approved petition
1) Change of client within organization with new client letter would do good ?
2) Change of company – Any good thing there,
Please help, I dont want that approved petition I worked hard for to remain just a piece of paper.
If you have client letter from the previous project. then go for stamping.
Question1,
1. The employer needs to file new LCA followed by H-1 amendment
2. The new employer has to file new LCA followed by their own cap-exempt petition
Sticking w/ same employer or moving to a new one comes down to what opportunities you see w/ them in US.
Hi Guys,
Please help me out with this query.
M H1b petition for 2014 got approved and I am planning to go for stamping interview next week.
I am currently working for an IT firm as IT Analyst in india and have 8 years of IT experience.
I have done my engineering (Higher education) in mechanical stream.
Would there be any issue because of this?
Thanks in advance for your help.
I think your petition will be rejected.
You have enough experience, dont worry.
minimal requirement for h1b visa….!! equivalent education for core people (refer:CS,IT,ECE,EEE) btechics or 3 years of equivalent exp for non core. hve 8 years exp. will be kool…!! All the best…!!
I’m from EEE background. RQ/RP. No Masters degree. 3.5 years of experience in RF sector. Now, I’m at RFE stage. RFE Response : July 29.
I’m worried now.. Do n’t know what will happen ?
Could anybody pls tell me, with my profile, how is the success rate ??
I received a RFE on June 18.
On July 29, USCIS received my RFE response submitted by my employer.
I know,Minimum processing time is 60 days during this stage.
My question is ,What is the rate of Success from this RFE stage?
Btw, I got RFE for 9 documents..
Copy of Employment Agreement, Employment Offer Letter
Copy of Valid contract, Statement of Work, Work Orders, Service Agreement
Copy of Documentations that describes the skills
Copy My Company’s Federal Income Tax Return
Copy of Company Brochure, Pamphlet, Internet Website
Evidence of Sufficient Production Space and Equipment to support the candidate’s speciality occupation work
Copy of Critical Review of the Software
Copy of Marketing Analysis of the Final Software Product
Copy of Cost Analysis of the Software Product
very lean. your chances of getting approved is zero.
RFE Response,
How do u know ? U r still in the same boat like me. Do not spread any wrong informations atleast …
RFE_TM, i have seen umpteen RFE responses getting rejected.
appolizies…!! 2 contradict once view..! rpe is for additional details for decision….!! plz wait for good news…!!
Never heard of this documents.
Evidence of Sufficient Production Space and Equipment to support the candidate’s speciality occupation work
Copy of Critical Review of the Software
Copy of Marketing Analysis of the Final Software Product
Copy of Cost Analysis of the Software Product
Did you mention about some special skills or product knowledge in your initial petition?
L1 to H1,
Ya , maybe. I’m a RF Engineer. I have to deal with several RF optimization related Softwares. Maybe for that reason, USCIS asked for those.
The Problem is, My Attorney did nt give the employment Offer Letter, Agreement letter at first.
Dear Friends : My L1 and I 94 expired in June 2013. filed H1 from different employer and L1 extension from current. ( both are in RFE, L1 RFE has to be answer by Sept 23)
should I go for stamping if L1 ext rejects after H1 approval ?
*if L1 rejects after H1 approval and after Oct 1, 2013
L1 to H1,
If H-1 is approved w/ COS, and L-1 denial happens after H-1 approval, then you don’t need to go for stamping.
If H-1 is approved w/o COS, then definitely go for stamping.
If L-1 denial happens prior to H-1 approval, then also leave US and go for H-1 stamping.
Keep your H-1 attorney in loop w/ your L-1 updates.
What are the chances of successful H1 stamping if L1 is denied. Please note that I-94 is already expired.
L1 to H1,
L-1 denial doesn’t impact H-1 outcome unless it was due to submission of false/fraud documents and information.
Thank you so much Saurabh,
1. what if H1 approved with COS and L1 ext. denied before Oct 1 ?
2. I think I can not work before Oct 1, even if H1 approved with COS and L1 ext denied before Oct1 ? Should I leave country in that case or I can stay here with approved H1 (with COS)
Hi Saurabh,
Could you please answer above question. I’m in similar situation and your input may help.
I understand the above scenario is little complicated.
Thanks in advance!
L1 to H1,
1. You cannot stay in US b/w the L-1 denial date and Oct 1.
2. Yes, leave country and return on stamped H-1 visa. Talk to your H-1 attorney as well if the gap b/w the 2 dates is very less.
Hi All,
Any body in the EAC13145543** who is still in IR?
J I am in EAC-13-144-512**, since long in IR, around most of them are in IR. So I am also waiting.
There are around 35 cases which are in IR from EAC13145540** to EAC13145542**.
i check those 35 cases and let you know if anyone get any status change.
Mine is EAC13145539** still in IR.
-Rahul
Mine is EAC1314652***. It’s in 146, is there anything beyond this series?
Yes, there is beyond this series EAC131545**** series…so stay cool…all of them are IR only..
Hi Guys,
Please help me out with this query.
M H1b petition for 2014 got approved and I am planning to go for stamping interview next week.
I am currently working for an IT firm as IT Analyst in india .
I have done my engineering (Higher education) in mechanical stream.
Would there be any issue because of this?
Thanks in advance for your help.
H1b Visa interview query,
You should carry information on how you qualify for the offered position. Your employer must have submitted similar information to USCIS like education equivalency certificate etc. So carry that along w/ job description, detailed resume, experience letters etc.
Thanks Saurabh.
My case is still in Initial Review. Is there anyone like me?
Also are there any rejection/denial?
Hi Saurabh,
I got the below message when i checked my status today. It was in Initial review till last week.
•At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information•
I really could not understand the above message. Please advise how to react on this.
Thanks in advance.
Kumar
Hi,
Mine too was in same situation. Really don’t understand the meaning, i called the toll free number too even there the same message i got from IVR.
This is a sign of RFE. You will soon receive RFE. They days vary from 24 hr to 15 days.
Can it take upto 15 days for the status to update online? What about the actual copy? When does that arrive?
got RFE
Great, Now Enjoy..!
wac1314251343 this is the latest one ,anybody serial WAC13143…..got approval ?still waiting …
O bhai mera bhi approve ho gaya,
Dhinka chika dhinka chika… Yeah yeah!!
EAC13138525XX
Best of luck to the folks waiting
when was your receipt date?
Oke the Two dates are
8th april and 17th april
But let me tell you does not make a difference.
Mine is 8th and April 25th. Is there anyone having this date and receipt number with EAC13138523**..
Mine is 8th and April 25th. Is there anyone having this date and receipt number with EAC1313852**..
Kya baat hai bhidu!!! Tere ko bhi mila. Welcome to h1 visa holders group bro….
Hey Vidu and Ghanta …kaise ho ? Main abhi RFE stage pe hu …
Has anybody applied thru finsoft?
my case went to RFE
EAC 13136*****
wht’s the query?
my case EAC 13136**** went to RFE
What happened baby? Why are you crying. RFE is common thing. Normally visa get either approved or denied after this stage. So keep you finder crossed until you reply to RFE and wait for RFE status review. cross check you document twice thrice. Allow it to be reviewed by all senior people/hr/attorney prior reply to RFE. Else it will be denied if you don’t follow my guideline.
RFE common chiz hoti hey..Many time i have seen to buy out time USCIS people simple asks for RFE, which has no meaning. After all they are also govt people like any other govt of any other country. And you people know Sarkari kaam kaise hota hey.