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 ?
Saurabh,
Please clarify my query related to RFE. My case status changed from IR to RFE on 13th August. I have been checking with my consultant in US(who filed my case for the VISA) and till today, they haven’t received any mails about RFE from USCIS on my case.
Please let me know how much time it would take for the MAIL to reach the my consultant. I am really getting confused as why it would take more than 10 days for a mail to reach!
Regards,
Gurushankar
Gurushankar,
Have patience. IT does take atleast 5 business days for the RFE to reach your employer’s attorney. I am sure by end of this week they would have received it. In case if they haven’t your attorney (or even you but its preferred if its your attorney calling) can always call USCIS to know about the RFE details and about the RFE packet transit details. Hope this helps.
Have patience baalak. Your name is GURU (teacher) Shankar(GOD -shiva) and you becoming im-patient like KANKAD (Stone). So gurushankar don’t be impatient like kankad.
Hi Saurabh,
I have a tricky Situation. I am on OPT and I used to work for company A. that company applied H1 petition and it got approved for years and starts from oct 1st 2013. But I got fired from that company and my H1 petition is revoked on July. My OPT expires on feb 2014. So my question is what happens to my opt period if did’t get another h1 by october 1.is my opt expires or my opt is valid till feb 2014? So please help me out of this.
Hi all,
I have been silent reader all this time. Finally my H1b is approved. I am so happy.
Mine is EAC1314854*** for those who want to get an idea.
Best of luck to all of you. M sure your good news is on the way.
Congrats 😀 😀 Enjoy. Wapas visit karna iss portal ko. Ab saurav ke saath-saath main bhi aa gaya hun. So we can have share everything here..except my innerwear.. 😀 Gud luck
Dear all,
Happy that lots of applicants getting approvals and RFEs.
I am also waiting for approval since quite sometime and hope I should get the approval very soon.
Hi
My H1 got approved today
It is L1- to H1
I believe USCIS will send required docs in 2 weeks , please correct me
Also I would like to know when can we go to India ( if we want to go) to avoid visa stamping rejection ?
AR,
Congrats! You will have to join your H1 employer or in case if your L1 employer is your H1 employer then from Oct 1st you will be on H1 status. Now regarding visiting India, whenever you are officially swtiched on to H1 status assuming say by 1st week of Oct you can visit India anytime after that. But you cannot avoid stamping in India anytime as per my knowledge since you will have to have H1 stamping done on your passport if you leave US and re-enter. IF you are scared of stamping in India please explore your options of getting stamped in Canada/Mexico/Hongkong (Hongkong is mentionedsince you would not need to seek Hongkong visas on your Indian passport as you can avail visa on arrival). Hope this helps.
My h1b has been approved. This forum has really helped me a lot. Thankss…..
now, what will be my next step ? I think I have to wait for the I-129, I-797, papers, LCA, Documents from USCIS. when will I get that ? Can anyone pls tell me.
Hi
USCIS will mail them to Employer/Attorney, normally it will reach between 2 weeks-4weeks, its normal mail delivery which i think not take more than 2 weeks. Then you will get that and go for Visa Stamping in consulate.
Best of Luck.
Iva,
Congrats!!
How long it took for your RFE to Approval Status.
I m also in the same series like u : WAC13136***Actually i yet to submit my RFE which came in july.
Keep me posted.
bvr
Received RFE : June 18
RFE Response Review : July 29
Approved : Aug 20
My h1b has been approved. This forum has really helped me a lot. Thankss…..
now, what will be my next step ? I think I have to wait for the papers, LCA, Documents from USCIS. when will I get that ? Can anyone pls tell me.
Hi,
Please tell me H1B Visa Stamping fee in India.
After a very long wait, my application has been approved!!! Thank you god for all you’ve given me!! and thank you to this website and everyone here for the support and useful information!!
Approved August 21st after 32 days under RFE response review.
RP/AD
WAC13132*****
Best of luck for those of you waiting for a decision!
Hi Patty,
What was ur reason for RFE ??
~ACE
My h1b has been approved. This forum has really helped me a lot. Thankss…..
now, what will be my next step ? I think I have to wait for the papers, LCA, Documents from USCIS. when will I get that ? Can anyone pls tell me.
Hi all,
Please confirm if the following link is the one to schdule a US Visa interview at the consulate in India.
https://cgifederal.secure.force.com
Once you create the profile, you pay the fees (over the counter only axis bank and citbank) and then schedule the interview.
Please confirm if this is true.
In my case i was waiting from last 8th april.Today i have got two notice.Within 8 hrs APPROVED :)).
First notice:Initial Review Status Change with below update.My employer did’t changed my address anyway this is last update.
On August 21, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case.
Second Notice: Directly approved :))
Post Decision Activity
On August 21, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
Guest writers needed!
I am looking for one or more people to help me write a detailed article on the new stamping process and experience (especially in India). I was planning to do it myself but work and an upcoming baby is keeping me occupied w/ other things.
If anyone is interested in writing that article, it will be very much appreciated. Please respond to this thread if you are interested.
Thanks
Wow! Congratulations Saurabh and all the very best to you/family on the eagerly awaited addition 🙂
Would have loved to help but am yet to schedule my visa interview..
Hi Saurabh,
Congratulations! All the best!
I have just been through the stamping process and would like to help you with the article.
Let me know what I can do.
Please let me know, I am interested.
I want to be guest writer. Am i suitable?? :/
I will flag your name high not only in offshore but also at onshore..
Hi,
I had my interview on 2 nd Aug in chennai and I was issued 221(g) blue form asking to submit some additional documents. I have submitted the documents that is mentioned in form on 16 th Aug in VFS. Any idea how long it might take to process?
@waiting,
Please share the questions that were asked and the kind of documents that the Visa officer asked you.
I am planning to go for stamping next month.
Any inputs on this will be much appreciated.
In my case I was asked to submit entire product technical description along with tax info of the petitioner. I am going for an in house project.
Finally, my H1B has been approved
I could n’t believe my eyes this morning. This is my first time.
Application Received at USCIS: 8 April
Receipt Notice Date : 18th April
RFE : 18th June
Response to RFE : 29th July
Approval : 20th Aug.
California Service Center ,Regular Processing / RQ (WAC13136xxx)
This forum has really helped me in keeping patience during my tough time. Thanks a lot. Thanks a lot to Saurabh and VSIND and all those who replied my post.
Now, What are my next steps ?
What kind of question Embassy asks during visa interview?
hi can you share next two digit also? out of remaining four
My H1b is approved on aug 11…..My Employer did not any documents till now…
How many days it took to receive the I797 and all other docs from USCIS after the approval ?
I am on H4 and applied for H1. Is there anyone in similar position and got approval? Its been 5 months.
Thanks
I am on H4…waiting for approval…
Even I’m waiting..whats you receipt number.. My receipt number EAC1313852***..
Am in H4, Still waiting, no response from uscis
I am on H4 and my application in IR from the past 4 months…
Even I’m waiting ..Whats your receipt number..EAC1313852***
Mine is EAC131465**** I don’t know the order that’s been followed to process.
Hi Sarubh/all
I got my L2-H4 COS Approved and my spouse H1B starts from Oct 1st, but my EAD from L2 is valid until Oct 31st. Since my status will change from L2 to H4 on Oct 1st, should i stop working on Sep 30th or i can work until Oct 31st (until my current EAD is valid)
I understand that my EAD was/is based on the principal applicant visa status, but my company wants me to work until end of October. can i do this ? and if i do this, will it cause any issues in green cards process/TAX filing…
Advice is much appreciated.
Hi Sarubh
First of all congrats to you and your family!! 🙂 take care please..
Whenever you get a chance, please advise about this query.
Thanks in advance.
Hello Folks,
My I129 petition got approved on 19th August. When I checked with my employer today, I was told “since there is no quota for h1 available before Oct 1, stamping can be done after Oct 1 when new quota is released”.
I would be taking the visa appointment at the Delhi Consulate. Is there anyone else from Delhi who has tried getting a visa appointment lately?
And if someone here has heard about this quota thingie for NIV Appointments?
Hi,
Who’s your employer? As not clear what quota he’s refering.
Regards
Quota for Visa Appointment Query,
It’s a FALSE information…
You can attend interview any time once your petition is Approved, however you can only enter US before 10 days of OCT 1st i.e, SEP 20th… And you can start working from OCT 1st…
Check if you have available slots for interview and go ahead to schedule an interview…
Yes NRJK, I understand the entry constraint in case of H1B mentioned by you.
However, was wondering if there are slots of interviews is something which was being referred to as ‘quota’.. Guess it makes sense to check with the HR on what they are talking about 🙂
Hi,
How can I check the RFE reason online. Is there anyway I can check before I receive mail from USCIC
EAC11485**
Application Received at USCIS: 8 April
Receipt Notice Date : 30 May
RFE : 21 Aug
Can you please let us know the next digit i your reciept number,
i mean EAC131485*?
EAC1314853**
I am in EAC1314852***, waiting for approval.
My number is EAC1314853*** , i am also waiting state .
Hi Sourabh ,
My petition is still in IR … WAC1313750 … , Please suggest if i can wait till it gets approved or should i upgrade my petition asap to avoid delay .
Thanks To God…Mine WAC1314252*** got H1B approval today …feeling great !!
All the best 🙂
Team,
Is there any case, whose RFE is in review state for more than 60 days…!!
Thank you Sourabh and everyone.
Finally My H1b got approved with almighty grace.
This forum was extremely helpful to me.
Thanks Again
Finally, my H1B has been approved 🙂
I could n’t believe my eyes today morning. This is my first time.
Application Received at USCIS: 8 April
Receipt Notice Date : 18th April
RFE : 18th June
Response to RFE : 29th July
Approval : 20th Aug.
California Service Center ,Regular Processing / RQ (WAC13136xxx)
This forum has really helped me in keeping patience during my tough time. Thanks a lot. Thanks a lot to Saurabh and VSIND and all those who replied my post.
Now, What are my next steps ?
What kind of question Embassy asks during visa interview?
Finally today my H1B is approved. here is the overview of complete journey :
Application Received at USCIS: 8 April
Receipt Notice Date : 19th April
RFE : 3rd July
Response to RFE : 31st July
Approval : 20th Aug.
California Service Center ,Regular Processing (WAC1313752xxx)
This forum has really helped me in keeping patience during my tough time. I still believe no need to panic, thingh may take time but it will be positive for all. Thanks everyone.
Hello Saurabh and all. I really need to understand the following to plan my next 8 weeks:
I really need an answer for the following:
I’m outside U.S., how does the approval form for visa interview is delivered to me? Does USCIS delivers it to the company or the lawyer, and then they will forward it to me via mail, or does USCIS send it directly to my address outside US? Does it vary if is RP or PP?
Thanks in advance
Mark,
It is sent to employer/attorney who can then send it to you. The time is same for PP and RP as its the postal time and USCIS doesn’t control it (unless your employer included a self-addressed priority shipping envelope).
Anybody having L1 to H1 COS and L2 to H4 COS applied together got approval?
Thanks
Adarsh
Hi
i am also in the same boat. but i saw 1-2 cases where people got L1 to H1 approved. But i am still waiting. its in IR.
thanks
My wife applied L1-H1, her petition got approved recently.
L1-to-H1 COS – (Principal Applicant)
EAC-13146513xx – Upgrade request to PP sent on August 9th
August 12th – case upgraded to PP, clock begins
August 13rd – status changed from original “initial review” back to “acceptance”
August 15th – status changed from “acceptance” to “initial review” – CLOCK STOPPED.
August 15th – Status changed from “initial review” to Decision (Approved) after 3 hours
L2-H4 (COS) – (dependent)
EAC-13146514xx
August 15th – Straight status change from “Initial review” to PDA – Approved!
How many days will the RFE review lasts..Mine been in RFE for 50days and now in RFE review from past 14 days..Waiting for the day…
There is no specific timeline baby for RFE review. Sometime status updates in 3 hr, 3 day, 3 month and waiting forever. Its all depend upon the officers who reviewing it. Agar usko raat me biwi ne acche se khana khilaya hoga to jaldi approve kar dega. Agar uska mood kharab raha to tumhare paper ke upar hi baith jayega. Same in case of she visa officer. Agar usko husband ne aache gift diye honge aur mall shall me le gaya hoga, which makes her happy. If after that your case comes to her hand, then there are chances she will approve it within a minute. Visa versa will keep your case pending pending pending…..
Kahne ka matbal ye hey ki, your visa processing to stamping..its all depends on visa officers mood. Ab samaj gaye..chalo jao aur apna mood banao aur ye baar baar status check karna chod do.
if you upgrade your case to premium, you will get response (reject/rfe) in 15 days. If you are desperate then ask your company to upgrade or else wait for unknown time period.
My Case is still in Initial Review since Apr 8th. Will the US would be able to complete all the cases before Sep 30th? Any idea?
Hi
i am also in the same boat. I dont know when this wait will end. i am already in US, but still this thing is killing.
but we cant do anything except waiting and reading this forum.
thanks
Is your case L1 to H1 COS?
Do you have an H4 applied together?
Thanks
Adarsh
I have read on this website that USCIS could still review applications past Sep. 30th.
Mungeri lal ke hasin sapne. Kahe ko itna utawala ho rahe ho? Jab process hona rahega tab ho jayega. Ab tum bar bar status check karoge to thode na hoga babua. Ek mota sa cigar lo aur andhere kone me baith kar enjoy karo! Don’t take tension. Tension lene se kuch nai hoga..
H1B – IR,
They are not required to process all the cases by Sep 30th. Some may linger around for more time.
Hi
My consultant has applied for H1B 2014 for me in Aug’13 as replacement of a rejected petition. I have got an employment registration letter from a company in July’13 which is in Texas but has not got any offer letter yet. my question, is it possible to submit the profile of a new person as a replacement of rejected one. My consultant says that my lottery will be help in Nov’13. When i read this site i find that lottery was done in april’13. I have not got any number yet for my file from my consultant. My consultant says it will be given after 3 months. can anybody help me giving some information in this regard?
Payel,
See my response to your earlier post on this.
Hi Saurabha and all,
Can you pls tell me How many days it take to receive the I797 and all other docs from USCIS after the approval ?
Waiting for your response.
JJ,
The employer or attorney should receive it within 30 days of approval.
Receipt date: 8 April
Approval Date : 19th Aug
Vermont Center ,Regular Processing
got my H1B approval today …feeling great !!
Don’t loose hopes … All the best 🙂
let us know your series number.
Team,
Is there any movement in the EAC1314052** Series…I see most of them in RFE since for a while..approximately 2months…
i got RFE for not enough evidence for employer employee relation.
– copy of relevant contracts.
– sow
– organization chart
comments / suggestions please
these are mandatory documents with H1 application. you should have submitted these docs to avoid RFE.
Hi Saurabh,
I am hoping you can provide some insight in my situation. I came to this country in 2008 for Masters Program. But I transferred to second University and graduated from 3rd University from NY, transferring again. My H1b starts from Oct 1st 2013. My company is filing GC very soon.
My tax accountant screwed up giving me wrong advise. Until 2009, International Students studying MS were eligible to file a tuition return from the yearly tuition even if no tax paid. But the rule changed starting 2010 and only Undergraduate students could file a tuition return. In 2012, I was told by the tax accountant that I could file a tuition return, and she filed a tax return for 2010 as a 3rd year Undergraduate Student because she thought I came in 2008 and running 3rd year as a student even if that was not undergraduate program. I used my SSN and I got around 1500 USD back. Do you think I would be in trouble during background check for GC or should I file amendment to pay back prior GC process. That was not intentional and I became aware few months back. My lawyer advised me to talk to tax attorney.
Many thanks in advance.
Raj,
I don’t think GC process will be impacted by the tax issues. Can’t say the same for IRS. You should talk to your tax attorney to see if corrected tax returns can be filed for those years along w/ penalty.
Also what is the starting and ending number in any given series? That will give a rough idea of how many applications are there in a series.
Which is the active WAC series right now? Mine is WAC131445* which is still in IR..
Just got approved today!
Hi ,
Anybody with EAC13139505** got approval/RFE yesterday or today ?
It seems this series is not progressing.
Hi adarsh,
my receipt no. EAC131375…. n im still waitin for it
Is there any deadline (i.e. date) for USCIS to complete processing for all H1 visa for current FY?
Yes..Its 2013-2014….
Pyaare Mohan,
They plan to complete everything by April 2014 to make space for next year’s filings.
Hi all,
I got rfe asking for
Client letter,
Contract,
SoW,
Appraisal letter,
Offer letter,
Project organizational hierarchy.
Can anyone tell me if shld provide additional docs like BRM Letter to put my case fwd more strongly??
If yes, what additional docs other than brm letter shld I provide??
Thanks!!
George – i have read that the BRM letter is a good substitute for the client letter (if you cannot get one) in a couple of different places. What exactly is this BRM letter? Looks like your RFE is for employer-employee relationship…is it not?
george
can you suggest what should i do next.
i got the same RFE what documents did your lawyer suggest ? what is BRM ?
BRM is Business Relationship Manager
Saurabh, would be great if u could suggest something..i hav all the relevant docs..just want to make my case stronger and provide additional proofs..
Vk,
If you have all the documents they has asked, then submit those. I don’t think additional documents are required as long as you are able to address what they are asking. I assume your attorney is also suggesting to go forward w/ just the asked documents?
Actually, I dont have direct interaction with the attorney. My organization has a Visa Processign wing which handles all the stuff and interacts with the attorney in the US.
Can you let me know where you get this information or your emplyer informed you. Is there any way we can check online reason for RFE
Hi Guys,
Just a quick question. I’ve got my petition approved, have my I 797 and other documents. I’ve also been able to successfully schedule a stamping date for myself.
My question is: I’d paid the Visa fees using NEFT (which is a newly introduced method).
On successful credit transfer of the money, I received an email from the messenger of ustraveldocs stating that the receipt number is activated and I can go ahead an schedule an appointment. Unlike paying it on the counter, since I transferred online, hence I do not have a receipt.
Will the email stating the receipt number activation and the appointment confirmation suffice?
Pls reply. Its urgent.
Thanks
@Visa Stamping,
Hi,
I need to schedule the Visa stamping date. currently waiting for my employer to get back to me with the fee receipts.
I have received the needed docs from my employer – I797, client letter, LCA copy, I129 copy e.t.c
Wanted to know if you were able to get dates in Septmeber month.
I am looking to get dates for sometime in september 3rd week – 17th and 18th preferrably.
Please let me know if the dates are available.
I dont think i can see the slots until i get the fee receipts.
between, i have filled the online DS160 for myself and my family and send the acknowledgment to the employer
Hi Visa Stamping_pending,
That is correct. You can only view the available slots once the visa fees is paid and the receipt gets activated in your profile. I’m not sure if the dates you are looking forward to for your interview would have available slots or not as I’ve got my stamping interview scheduled for the coming 23rd and never checked the dates for the month of Sept. Hoping everything goes well and keeping fingers crossed.
You have already filled the DS-160 for yourself and your family, so the only steps remaining are:
1. Log onto http://cgifederal.force.com/
2. Register if you are a new user or login if you have already created a profile.
3. Select proper type of Visa (H1 / F1 / etc, I assume your’s is H1) on the dashboard and fill out the relevant details as asked. You will need to keep your DS160 code, passport number ready while filling out these details.
4. Before scheduling an interview, you will be prompted for visa payment (not sure if you have to pay this, or will your H1B sponsoring company would pay. Pls consult them)
5. Pay the fees and your profile will then be activated with the receipt number.
6. Go ahead and schedule both the appointments, OFV / VAC and Consular Appointments.
Take a print and prepare for your interview.
Good Luck.. CHEERS
Thanks Visa Stamping,
Wishing you all the very best. I hope your Visa is approved by this time 🙂
Please share the questions that were asked as it will be very much helpful.
I did excatly the same thing (the Visa fees were paid by my emplyer) and i scheduled my visa interview on september 17th and 18th.
Looking forward for your visa interview experience.
Hi Visa Stamping_Pending,
I’ve got my Visa stamped finally.. 🙂 All the best for you and your family. Don’t worry, you’ll get it stamped. The only thing I could make out of the interview is that CONFIDENCE is what the VO is looking for. In case you do not answer the questions asked by VO with utmost confidence, there is a high probability that your VISA will be denied. So pls make sure that you and your family have this in mind.
For your reference, questions which were asked from me are mentioned below.
Which company will you be working for in the US?
How did you find about this company and how many people are employed by this company?
What are your day to day activities / skills?
Are those related to what you will be doing in the US?
Show me the documents which were submitted to USICS by your employer.
Hope this helps. All the best.
@visa stamping_pending, @visa stamping
How many days it took to receive the I797 and all other docs from USCIS after the approval ?
My petition is approved last week but havent received any docs yet. Can you pls reply me.
Waiting for yr response.
@ABC,
Mine got approved on Aug 1st and my attorney received the I797 after 5-6 business days.
Thanks To Allah…Mine EAC131485**** got approved. All The Best Guyzzz….
Can you please let us know a single digit after 5 i mean EAC131485*
Imran,
Was your RP/PP?
It’s a Regular Processing
It’s EAC1314854***
My petition number is EAC13137506** and it is under initial review from April 8, is there anyone with the same series waiting for approval?
Yes sir, i am the Another victim…
Waiting since 8 th April…
Regular quota regular processing
Receipt No: EAc1313654***
Me too along with you guys my Status is also in IR from April 8, petition number is EAC13137545** … Dont know whats happening with April 8 Petitions!!
My petition number is EAC13144517** and it is under initial review from April 8, is there anyone with the same series waiting for approval?
HI.
I am also in same series, waiting since 8-April.
EAC-13-144-51xxx
Quick question… Today i have recived my I-129 form confirming that petition is approved.
I check my receipt number and check the online status on
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do website. It is showing Initial Review from April 15.
Is it possible the on uscis website the staus is IR and actually it is appoved . Should I go for Visa stamping ?
You can go for stamping if you have your I797.
Hello Folks
I got a rfe for education evaluation which my lawyer told was done before they submitted the case. I have a bachelor degree in commerce with NIIT 3 yrs program and 8+ yrs in IT. I would want to know what kind of evidence documents need to be submitted to make it justifiable. I have certifications from IBM which relates to my work exp but those were done in 2009.
Saurabh can you please advice. Thank you
My number is WAC131365**** , I got this RFE last week. any help would be greatly apprceiated. Thanks
Hello H1 RFE,
I have similar case and got RFE . You can contact me at mr.neeraj.seth at gmail dot com.
Regards,
H1 RFE,
If they have already sone the education evaluation, then they can get another done from a university professor or a more reputed agency and submit it.
Thanks for the reply Saurabh ,
1)How do I justify the 8 Yrs of experience , they are asking for affidavits or documents from former employer’s , I can get from present employer np. whom do i contact for previous employer the HR or my ex- manager and will they give such documents on the company letterhead ?
Awaiting for a reply.
Hi Saurabh,
My case is still under IR. I have seen many cases have reciept numbers prior and after mine are approved. Similarly, many cases with reciept numbers prior and after mine are still in IR. For the life of me, I am unable to figure out how USCIS is picking up cases to process. Please let me know if there is a method to this maddness.
Regards,
Abhilash
Last Year – RQ\RP\IT
IR-> RFE -> Denied
This Year – RQ\RP\IT (WAC1314251***)
IR-> RFE (Got on Aug 16th)
Hope the end result changes this time.
What are the RFE’s for ? both previous year and this year ?
I got RFE too.
USCIS asks for Employment Letter, SOW, Client Letter, Employment Agreement , JOb Responsibilities and Tax related papers. 🙁
Hi,
I dont think there is a reason for RFE’s this time. Our company is CMMi level-5, we provide all the relevant docs wihout missing a thing but even after that if we are getting RFEs higher than the previous years, its either a manual error or a time pass stuff just to push things for some more time due to heavy workload from what ppl say!
Hi Pratty ..
Are you from Capgemini ? I see lots of RFE for them 🙁
@RFE_RT
Previous year it was Employee-Empoyer Relationship & Speciality Occupation.
This year it’ll take another 2 weeks to reach the details to me.
Wish you all the best and hope your RFE converts to Approval soon! 🙂
Hi
any updates for WAC1314252*** series …..
I am also in the same series. still 17 more Application are in IR, Could nt see anything approved today with in this series wac13142512**.
Regards
SA
Mine and my friend’s H1B got apporoved on 13th Aug . My series is EAC131485XXXX and my friend’s is EAC131435XXXX.
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