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 RFE response review date is sep10 and still it is in same status..fcu** Are these VO are working or not. I see below many people status changed from RFE response review to approved on oct 1, 2 and 3rd. Why not mine when RFE response date is same.
Shall i convert it into PP, so that i would process rapidly
Iam in the same boat. My RFE Review date July 3rd. still waiting…. Not suggestable to go PP at this time.
Coz Ghanta tujhe visa milega!!!
Balak aisi gandi baat nahi bolte..kahin me tera ghanta na kaat dun. Ghanta visa milega mera dost hey..and you are ass**le ho 😛 😀
I got approved today on October 3. After an Rfe received on August 19, the attorney responded on Sept 18 and changed to PP. I got approval today. Don’t lose hope. Everyone will get it.
regular or premium ? EAC or WAC ?
Changed to Premium on Sep 18. But still it first Changed to IR PP clock startedafter 3 days and then after 2 hrs to acceptance and then it was on acceptance for more than 15 days then it changed to IR on Oct 1, and showed PP clock stopped but approved after 3 days. those 3 days were nerve wrecking. But my attorney hasn’t received the paperwork or I 797 just email or approval.
It was EAC 1314551***. but im still waiting to receive I 797
My case is changed to premium on Sept 25 on EAC center. it is been on the acceptance status since Sept 26. Anything to worry ?
In the same boat. My case was converted to Premium after RFE Response review. It moved to Initial Review – clock started directly since Sep 30th. No update since then. I read in few forums it moves to Acceptance after Initial Review but for me nothing has changed. Is there any issue with this?
Yeah. For me , it was on Initial review on sept 25. The next day it is changed to Acceptance. Then it stays in the same status 🙂 Guess EAC center is way slower than other center
My status today changed to Initial review from Acceptance. Keeping my fingers crossed. Hope that will be approved after this long wait 🙂
Hi, How long did it take to change from Initial Review to Acceptance. Mine is on Initial Review for past 4 days now. Is that an issue?
On the first change , from initial review to acceptance , it happened in the next day . When we applied premium , it said initial review and on the next day , it changed to acceptance. that was the usual case i believe and few posted the same in this blog. But considering the slowness they process , that will be changed soon for you too
Mine moved to Acceptance just now.
Hi ,
The wait is over . My application is approved today. The status is changed from Acceptance to Initial review on 3:45 PM . The status is changed to decision on 4:30PM. All is well :–)
Congratulations!!!!
Mine moved to Acceptance yesterday and today it moved to Initial Review – clock stopped? Worried wht does this means ? and how long does it take to update if its Approved or not?
I am waiting for stamping after approval from past 2 months. But my employer is making execuses. I am not sure of the reason behind this delay. Please let me know if anybody else in the same boat? and anybody from AgeeYa solutions in this forum?
Me too in the same boat. Cant realy understand the reason for this hide & seek game
Me too sailing in the same boat, can you tell me who is the employer…….
Employer name is AgreeYa Solutions…..and who is ur employer? Are u also waiting from long time? Also, when u call ur employer what is the response?
Hey… my H1 B was filed through Agreeya and my petition was approved on May 6th, 2013. I have been waiting since then until last week. After emailing them so many times during these 5 months, they moved forward explaining the reason for delay and starting working on my case. The problem for the delay is about the current job opportunities in the US. They cannot employ new people when their employees are on bench and so they are waiting to fit in everyone, so that when the new employees go for Visa, they don’t have any issues.
I had my Visa interview scheduled this week and my visa got approved on Thursday. Fortunately, interview was easy with just couple of questions. I would suggest you to talk to them over phone and get your case moving.
Good Luck !
@Me too, Waiting for stamping after approval !!
Did your employer is one who is going to give you job on there payroll or it’s a consulting agency? If it’s consulting agency then did the arranged any interview? In my view till date they didn’t find any suitable job for you that the reason your employer is making execuses for stamping.
Finally got my via stamped from chennai consulate on october 1st. :):)
The interviewer asked me my 1797, client letter and a letter which had my job responsibilities defined.
Questions asked in the interview
1. Why do you want to go to US.
2. Company name which i will be joining
3. Client Name
And than the golden words came “your visa is approved” and than he handed over a white pamphlet. The stamping interview just got over with in 3 minutes.
I feel it all depends on the interviewer also. In another line next to mine the interviewer rejected two to three cases in front of me.
Hi,
What did you answer for the Question 1. Why do you want to go to US?…again it depends on VO. Just want to know the answer.
Same. I was working on OPT in US and came home for a stamping (as I was going to travel abroad soon…). Inetrview went well and I was told “visa has been approved and you get your passport in a few days”. Ok now checking the status I see this “ADMINISTRATIVE PRCOESSING” WHY!? I did not get a pink slip….i was told everything is fine….so what now?
anybody getting rfe approvals from virginia center.
WAC is showing progress, want to check movement on east side
all the best ppl.
Got approved last night after being under RFE Review for 3 months. Don’t lose hope! Wac131385**** RP RQ
Hello, it’s I, Mark! Another update on my case: yesterday I had the visa interview and the visa was approved (not India).
Got approval on 1st of Oct.
RQ/RP
Receipt date: April 8
RFE : Aug 26
RFE Response review: 17 Sep
RFE Reason – MSA was missing!
Approval : PDA ON 1st Oct
Receipt No: wac1314252xxx
Thanks everyone!!!
Congratulations..
I would like to know how many days it took for change the status to RFE response review from RFE status. My consultancy has replied to RFE on 10th Septemeber but still the status is in RFE only.there is no change in the status.
thanks
RFE waiting
It took almost 1 week. They replied on 12 Sep and status got changed on 17 Sep.
Regards,
Congratulation dear….i am also from HCL, I received RFE on 6th August, and i replied on 12th August but my status is still showing as RFE, it has not even changed to RFE response.i think , ISG has missed my case.
I think you should follow up with ISG Bangolore team closely. They can let u the exact reason. Call them directly to make process faster. Also keep WPC SPOC in loop.
Best of luck!!
MSA was missing means? Did you approach them to from your side or Approved automatically?
Hi ,
I changed my case to premium after responding to the RFE for my H1B.
29th Sep – Went into acceptance
30th Sep – Initial Review
Still stuck in that status . Do I still have chances for approval ?
Hello
I guess you are seeing intial review with 15 Days Clock Stopped .. message.
Your case seems to be approved.
For some reasons the USCIS site for RFE PP is stuck in the same status for many people Sept 30th onwards — Atleast two other, I know of and both found out that their case got approved. This could be due to short staffing and people going on leave after hearing about the govt. shutdown. So, don’t worry. You can check with your employer / attorney, if they haven’t received the email response then they can call on the premium processing line to find out the decision. Request them to be a little patient because generally it takes 15-20 mins to reach to the customer representative on this line. You can call yourself too. The PP line no. should be mentioned on your RFE PP receipt which you can request from your employer / attorney. Thanks & All the best!!
Thanks for your response . I am a bit more hopeful now . Keeping my fingers crossed .
Yes – I did recieve the clock stopped message . I read in some forums that if this message stays for more than 2 days its negative , that got me worried .
I will keep this forum updated . Any more information is greatly appreciated .
Stephen,
My case is same as yours.. on 30th Sept I also got the Clock stop message and status is still in Initial Review.
I will check with my employer today.
Did you receive any update on your case?
finally got approval today. But status in USCIS is still in Initial Review with premium processing clock stop message.
One query if anyone here can answer this: My H1 petition was approved for client X and I need to travel for client Y. Locations are different states. Both cases my employer remains the same. Please let me know if anything else needs to be done before stamping like LCA approval for client Y. Please HELPPPP…
Thanks
Hi Maaya,
Even i am having this clock stopped message and no updates yet. Can you tell me how you got the confirmation? Did you get the receipt or did they confirm this to your employee?
Hi Stephen,
Did you get any updates on your case yet please? Even i am on the same boat like you. Employer has also not heard back anything.
Thanks
Got approval today. Thanks everyone!!!
RQ/RP
Receipt date: April 18
RFE : Aug 12
RFE response review: Sep11
Approval : Post Decision Activity Oct 1
Receipt No. WAC13142XXXXX
Got approval today. Thanks to Saurabh and thanks to this forum.
Receipt date: April 8
RFE : Aug 8
Submitted RFE response on Aug 28.
Changed status to RFE Reveiew: Sep 10
Approval : Post Decision Activity Oct 1
Receipt No. WAC13140XXXXX
Congratulations!
Could you please share what the RFE was about?
H1b transfer from India:
I am currently working on H1B for a company and planning to go back for 3 months due to some personal reasons.
I do not want to join current company.
Will it be easy to find H1B transfer from India?
Please help me on this.
Hi guys what are the chances in mtr and how long to get decision thanks
hi guys,
please tell me,how many days does it takes to receive the original petition paper to india after approval notice in usics website.
Ex: if i got the approval on 2oth sep,how long shuld i wait to receive.
secondly is it really require to start filling the ds-160 forms?
thanks
bvr
I797 approval notice generally takes 30 days or less.. It depends, few even get in a week or two.. if your employer/attorney attached a self addressed envelope, it might come soon…
DS160 can be filled once u get i797 hard copy in ur hand, because it just takes an hour or less..
Thanks dude!
If anyone gets approval today.. Please let us know ..to ensure that USCIS is working..
Thanks
The government shuts down. For those whose visa has not been approved, you are all dead.
Go to plan B.
All USCIS offices are open… it not affected by the shut down.. check USCIS site for details…
really?
My bad… Just ignore the post…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_federal_government_shutdown_of_2013#Department_of_Homeland_Security
@No Hope!.. If You can’t encourage to yourself at-least don’t discourage to others. I have hope and My RFE Review will be processed further. It may be take few days but sure I will get Approval. 🙂 Cheers!!
Fuckin Asshole…
Same to you!
Hi All,
Can u please tell me,how many days does it takes to receive the original petition paper to india after my approval notice in usics website.
Ex: if i got the approval on 2oth sep,how long shuld i wait to receive.
secondly is it really require to start filling the ds-160 forms?
thanks
bvr
Hi Saurabh,
I was on L1B visa and my company did my H1B this year and it got approved with COS and from today onwards i am on H1B visa for the same company.
Now i got a job in another amrican multinational company and they are ready for H1B transfer.
I read in net that we cannot do H1B transfer without paystubs and it may get rejected or RFE or approved without I94.
Please suggest me that shall i go ahead now or wait for my first paystub which will get generated on 31th oct.
Thanks in advance.
Arun,
You need to have atleast 3 paystubs to process the transfer procedure.
Thanks.
Vishal
But wont last 3 pay stubs of L1 visa help here? or the last 3 pay stub has to be from the H1 Visa?
Hi Arun_123,
Since it is L1 to H1, did you you got RFE or it moved to approved status without RFE?
– Kumar
Can you please let me know is there anyone still waiting to listen from USCIS( I haven’t got any receipt num or my package back) .. Is there still a hope??
Is there something like waiting list exist?
Saurabh please reply!!!
Yes, it will be great if Saurabh gives some information for such cases
F-1 OPT -> H1B
– OPT valid till December 31st, 2013
– Regular Processing /Vermont / Master’s Quota
– Receipt’s Received Date : April 8,2013
– RFE Response Received Date : July 26th, 2013
– Filed Inquiry : September 27th, 2013 (More than 2 months since USCIS received RFE response but no change in status)
– H-1B Approval Date : September 30th, 2013
Thank you to the forum. Good luck to everyone.
hI LaWFulEviL
Congrats to u.
I am also working on OPT- STEM. My Status is RFE – ReponseReview past one month. Should i file for Inquiry or should i wait. Another thing, my F1 visa and OPT expires in december. So do i need to go back India immediately for stamping or what are other options?
There is a time frame for Response Review of 2 months. If you don’t hear anything within 2 months, then you/company/lawyer can contact USCIS, they will then ask you to check what is the application received date on your receipt and what is the processing center. If the processing center is processing applications after your application received date then your application is considered “Out of time-frame”. If this happens then your “applicant” (company/lawyers) can formally file a e-request for inquiry. The inquiry has a time frame of 30 days.
I think stamping can only be done anytime after 3 months of your approval of H-1B. Depends on you when you want to leave the country and come back. I am not completely sure about this, I am still waiting for my package which should have detailed instructions.
what is Filed Inquiry?
HI,
My Attorney replied to RFE on 24th Sep but still no status change to RFE Review. Can some one tell , how long does it take for Status change from RFE to RFE review?
only they know man.
I have been waiting in rfe review for over a month and i saw few people replying to same question saying that they are waiting from july 5 , july 29 in rfe review and some people getting approved after getting rfe in sept itself. so there is no definite answer to this question.
but hope for the best and keep doing what you are.
may take a week or 10 days to change to rfe review
My Attorney is saying that they replied to RFE on 9th Sep in premium but still no status change . How long does it take for Status change from RFE to RFE review/Initial Review?
Hi all,
I need a help from you.. My H1B is approved. My wife is working with a reputed IT company.
a) I was wondering if she needs to resign before appearing for H4 visa or she can take unpaid leave and join me in US
b) If her company wants to file L1 visa, is it possible from US or she has to comeback and apply/appear here in india for the same.
c) If her company is applying for L1, can I apply her visa for H4 or 2 applications are not permitted?
Thanks for any help in advance.
My Case:
Filed H1b: 8th April
RFE: 26 the August
Work Authorization valid till August 17
Currently waiting for Work Authorization , May be take 5 days from now.
Will be joining the same client.
So It would be any problem if i submit the RFE now ? or I shd wait till I start to work at client site again with Work Authorization?
Please Advice.
Please reply Anyone.
Bad Day @Chennai.!
Hi Saurabh,
I had my L-1A(Blanket) stamping today @Chennai (From big Indian MNC). Unfortunately it was denied mentioning “Not Clearly Approvable”
I also have my H1 from a consultant, after how many days can I go for my H1 interview? Also what effect this denial will have on my future H1 stamping, any comments/tips.
Please reply.
Thanks,
Ajay
Dear Saurabh and other friends,
My H1B is in RFE response review, my OPT expires in one week. what are my options now, I have a current job write now. I am not sure if I could work after my OPT expiration? I have also applied to a university as a backup, not sure if I should start the new school or wait for my H1B? Please let me know your thoughts and suggestions?
Thanks
This is confirmed from my lawyer.
If your H1B is selected and your OPT expires, you can work till your H1B adjudication is done, even if it is post 30th September.
Also, I am quoting from the USCIS website “Once a timely filed request to change status to H-1B on October 1, 2012 has been made, the automatic cap-gap extension will begin and will continue until the H-1B petition adjudication process has been completed”
I was confused earlier as well, but now I know I can work.
Also, many people confuse this with (quoting USCIS website) “Once a timely filed request to change status to H-1B on October 1, 2012 has been made, the automatic cap-gap extension will begin and will continue until the H-1B petition adjudication process has been completed. If the student’s H-1B petition is selected and approved, the student’s extension will continue through September 30, 2012 unless the petition is denied, withdrawn, or revoked.”
Which only states that if your H1B is approved before 30th Sep, you will still be in automatic CAP GAP period through Sep 30 post which your H1B will kick in.
People think that this also applies to regular cases where H1B is pending. But that is not the case. You can work! Go drink a chilled beer now.
Thank you so much for your response and help,
I had the same feeling that the Cap-Gap works until september 30 and u cannot work after that until your H1b is approved. Though you can stay legally but cannot work after sep 3o. Your comment makes sense.
What am I supposed to do now to obtain work permit when my opt expires. I called my University the other day ( I have a very new DSO), they told me that the govt will update the SEVIS automatically with any extension if applicable. If they see any update, they will print me a new I-20 by which I guess i can continue working. Not sure what would be the right approach for me here. My SEVIS does not even show that my H1B is applied/ pending. I checked my case status at USCIS, I see RFE review. Whom should I contact now to get the work permit? Appreciate your suggestions and thoughts again.
Thanks!
You dont need any official document (confirm) nor do i think it get updated on your Sevis (not sure). Also, it took a lot of follow ups with USCIS to get my Sevis updated. Even if it is not, it is not a problem.
Also, where are you based out of? and which university you took a course (just in case my genuine case is not approved)
I am also worried about the cap-gap…. My lawyer told me I can work until decision make. But I asked school, they replied I can only work until 09/30………. >…..<
Blesssssssssss~~~~
@ Blessss,
My lawyer says the same, the University is depending on USCIS to update the status in order for them to issue me a new I-20. It seems some Universities does not allow you to work after Sept 30 unless you have valid OPT. Not sure what do do in terms of paper work if we want to work. Employers wants me to stop working if I don’t get any work authorization from University. Not sure what to do. I hope we will hear something this week.
You do not need any paper work. Your lawyers can confirm your Immigration/Employer that you can work.
In this case school DSO has NOTHING to do with your status post Sep 30 and H1B.
I got reply from my DSO that he is not authorized to comment on this, as this is related to H1B and my OPT is over. He asked me to talk to my lawyer (who then confirmed it to my employer through an email copying me).
Guys,
I just want to know if anyone(L1 to H1) got approval recently after responding to RFE.
Thanks in advance for your response.
-Arun
Yes many of my friends got approval after RFE but I have seen almost all L1 to H1 got RFE. I don’t know why?
Mine is PP-RFE Response clock started on 23-Sep.
RFE was for Education evaluation, Employee Employer, Client letter
Thanks for the response
haven’t heard anything so far…
Hi guys,
I will be attending the stamping at chennai shortly. I was kind of wondering what would be an appropriate answer for – do you plan to return to India? If yes, why and when?
Also, my employer is a relatively small Desi Consultant firm – any idea if that leads to more scrutiny by the VO?
Thanks in advance
I think it would be safe to say ‘Yes’ to this answer so that they don’t consider you as a potential immigrant. You can say that after couple of years you will be retuning to India since you have a family back here and you are not planning to stay permanently away from them.
This is just one of the many answers..may be experienced people here can also suggest something…
Thank you so much for ur thoughts.. And yes, more suggestions are welcome from the experienced ones..
Yesterday my case moved to IR with following message. What does it mean ? I have gone through some of the blogs , says that it should the status to decision after few hours. But my case is still pending ,No update from USCIS. btw, No updates to Attoney also as per my employer.
What does it mean apporval/denial ?
On September 26, 2013, the 15-day Premium Processing clock stopped on your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. A notice was sent on this date explaining the specific reason for stopping the premium processing of your case. This notice will contain detailed information on further action required by you. Your premium processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case.
if its approved, it should have changed to decision with in few hours. in most cases(99.9%) if the status didn’t changed to decision its a denial. wait for few days your attorney will get the notice.
it is RFE.
it is RFE
If this happen after you answer RFE, then its denial.
Till now no update from uscis. My status is in RFE response review (EAC) from 1st August. Hope I will get the approval very soon.
Same here. Just keeping fingers crossed
got anything back yet ?
I was going through random numbers and found this guy( eac1313650***) is waiting since july 29 in rfe..
Whats going on.. Anybody else waiting for so long or more than a month in RFE review
On July 29, 2013, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location
I am waiting from July 5 th..eac131425…in RFE
u got anything back yet ? 5th July case?
Hi,
My wife is on F2 status in USA, She got admission into a state university. i know she can apply for COS here, but COS is taking 4-5 months and her classes starts from Jan. Can she go for f1 stamping to Canada?in any case if f1 is denied can she come back to US on her valid F2 status?
Is there anyone still in IR status? I am waiting since April.
LoL…Loser!!!!
I m also waiting till now..mine is in IR since April 8th.mine was consular processing.what is your case ?
My status is in rfe response review from sep 11th
RQ/RP
How long will it take for approval usually ?
We replied to RFE on Sep 10th and got the approval on Sep 25th
RP/RQ/H4 to H1B
So what is ur receipt no?
EAC131445*****
Can you share your H1 details? RFE? How long did it take?
Usually takes around 2 months
We replied to RFE on Sep 8th and got the approval on Sep 25th.
RQ/RP.
Guys ,
My case was in RFE Response review. It was upgraded to premium yesterday. The status was initial review yesterday and changed to acceptance today. Anything to worry about or is it normal ? Any help is appreciated
Its normal.
It goes from Initial Review (15 Days clock started) to Acceptance on the very next day and then wait continues. Generally, it takes around 3-10 days from Acceptance to Decision.
All the best. I am also waiting in acceptance since 24th Sept.
Hey ,
Thanks for the info. Just wanted to make sure this is not some weird behavior. Let us wait . all the best to you
Your comment helped me with my case!! Did you hear anything in your case. If not then hope the below information helps you. Mine got approved yesterday… In my case it went into acceptance on 20th Sep (PP). And it was in acceptance until yesterday ( 26th).. Then it changed to initial review. Please dont get worried when you read the automated message in IR. It can be positive or negetive news… However you should get your decision in a minimum of 3 hours from IR. Best of Luck!!
Congrats!!
Thanks for the additional info. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Congrats!!
Thanks for the additional Info. I am still waiting, keeping my fingers crossed.
Was yours L1 to H1B COS or H1 Consular processing?
What else have u kept crossed?
I was on OPT… So OPT to H1B… Advanced degree… Started with regular Processing but converted to Premium and USCIS received my packet on 19th Sep. California service center.
What is your case and which center?
Hi,
You got any response on your application…?
Hi,
Got My H1 approved today after some what tiring wait time :-
RQ/RP/EAC1314850***
were among the last few to get selected in the lottery ( Application no explain that 🙂 )
Got RFE on July 10th
RFE Response Review Aug 26
Approval Sep 26.
My RFE was about the Employer client relationship even though i am working full time with the parent company with no consulting form involved as middleman.
Thanks All and this forum.
Suarabh
My case is RFE response review and upgraded to premium yesterday. So if everything goes well , i might get a positive update in 15 days. (if) once the pettition is approved , how much time do i have to update my spouse L2 to H4 ? will she be out of status during that time ?
I am in the same boat except the H4 part. I got RFE on 19th Aug. Submitted response(employer-employee relation) on 25th Aug. Since then it was in RFE Response Review. then upgraded to PP on 17th Sept. Till date it is in “Acceptance” status.. When will the status move? I presume it to 7th Oct(15days window ends) .. Am i correct? When do you think I will get a status update according to recent trends?
L2 to H4 update doesnot take much time.. one of my friend has recently done whilst at US
I guess you should get your response between today or tomorrow. Typically it takes around 8-10 days in acceptance. Please share the good news soon.
Hi all,
With gods grace my petition has been approved.
Receipt date: April 8
RFE : June 19
Submitted RFE response on sep10
Approval : Post Decision Activity Sep 25
Mine is RP/RQ – WAC1313651- – –
We cant predict how much time it will take to process one petition.
Its not done in any order.it may take even 2or 3 days or even few months to process a petition.
Be patient and follow up with your employer regularly.
All the best for all.
Thanks & Regards
SMR4H1B
Congrats, what wa syour RFE about?
Hello all
Received RFE on 11th july my employer said he will response to RFE in 3 4 days. As there were many RFE to handle he took time.I dont know why he is taking so much of time to response. Tense….
Those who are working on RFE response are idiots and they does not understand feeling of applicants.
same thing happend to me.my RFE answered one day before to RFE due date.
We can’t do anything as it was not in our hands.Be patient and wait.I know it is difficult but we dnt have any other options.
Hi W8ing,
By this time you should have come to know status of your application if the employer had replied properly in time. REF should be provided with in few weeks I think, not with in few months. Check with your employer / Attorney. Usually REF means emp/employer relationship, client letter which can be arranged in no time and it is not so complicated. I know the how difficult waiting for status update. All the best.
//Happy
Hi
My RFE response date is 6th oct.
I have a Question about leaving US for a month, could create any problem with my petition?
As my visa is not yet approved ,its in RFE state. And employer is gonna response to my RFE in some days. he said i can go out side of US as RFE result wont come in a month.
Please help….
Thanks.
How many days it takes to get H1 petition papers once approved.Mine was approved on 11 Sept
Hi All,
I got my Visa Rejected. I dont know the reason as of now.. but once I get that I will let you all know. I was from the WAC13134 series.
Anyways.. this is not the end for me.. Hope all of you who are waiting will get your approval soon… Best Wishes.
Thanks
Hi
This is sad to hear. Can you please tell your background (education/work ex)
And did you apply through a consultant? What position did you apply for?
Did you recv RFE before this!
Hope things work out for you!
Cheers
Cheer your ass!!
I don’t want to talk about it anymore.
You get it? Damn!
Wait, so you put up a post telling everyone that your visa has been rejected and then when people who are still in limbo about their visas ask you for additional information you get angry?
You should expect people who are curious to ask you things about your process if you put it up on this blog..
Assholes everywhere!!!!!
So get Lost from this community now…… We don’t want losers here in this forum.
hey guys,
question: can i withdraw my h1b application now? I have received my h1b papers from my employer. I am currently in NZ and planning to move to AUS. Does my employer need to do this or is it something I need to do.
Thanks,
I’m with RFE response status , Its exactly 3 months now since from June 24th , Does any one has similar status, what are the chances now
I’ve got a question to which all inputs are very much appreciated:
I received a 221G when I had applied for my F1 visa. I will be graduating in Dec and will start working in Jan on OPT and my company has accepted to apply for my H1 in April of 2014. I wanted to know if the 221G I received during my F1 visa application will cause any issues in the processing of my H1B i.e will USCIS send out an RFE because of this or are there chances that my application will be rejected because of the same reason?
Once again any kind of feedback is highly appreciated! Thanks a lot everyone!
Hello Experts,
My case is COS L1toH1B and got REF on 11th July and my lawyer responded on 29th Aug.
Is that possible lawyer to respond REF to USCIS through E-mail for the Regular case?
No. It has to be sent through post. Overnight courier can be used for quick delivery.
I think response can be FAXed also but that’s only for PP cases.
Hi,
I have got an RFE on H1B Numerical Limitation Information,
Company X has filed an H1B Petion in 2008 for me. I 797 B is approved for 3 years.This petition is revoked ( after subsequent RFE’s)
Company A has filled an H1 B Petion this year to me.On Part C of Form I 129 H1B Data Suppliment collection, company A mentioned my case as ‘CAP Exempt’.
As my case was revoked last time. USCIS now gave an RFE to provide evidence establishing that the benificiay’s has been counted toward CAP.
There one other company B also filed my H1 petion this year.
In The Comapnt A RFE document they have even metioned about this.
Please advise .
Can I stay in US without work, if L1B extension rejected aftr Oct 1, and H1 is in RFE Response review ?
I-94 and L1B already expired in June 2013, filed L1 ext and, L1 ext and Fresh H1 is in RFE response review.
If L1 extension approves and H1 also get approved, is it necessary to switch employment with H1 employer ? how much (maximum) time I have to switch my employment ?
Thanks !
If its H1 COS, then you should switch immediately, as your L1 will go void and status will change to H1B. Unfortunately, as per USCIS rule, there is no grace period for H1B COS.
If your H1 employer has filed consular processing then you can continue on L1 as long as you want. But in that case to work on H1, you will need to get your H1 stamped first by going out of US.
Thanks,
My employer says I can definitely stay in US if L1 ext rejects after Oct 1 and H1 is in ‘RFE Response Review’ stage. I doubt.
He says I can continue on L1 (if ext approved), for 3-4 months, no need to join immediately. H1 applied with COS
Om
If my employer withdraw H1 application at this stage (RFE Response Review) will he get money back from USCIS ?
Got approval today. Thanks to Saurabh and thanks to this forum. I am following this website from day 1. Thanks to all for your valuable comments.
Receipt date: April 8
RFE : June 5
Submitted RFE response on July 30.
Changed status to RFE Reveiew: Sep 4
Approval : Post Decision Activity Sep 24
Mine is RP/RQ – EAC13140—-
Hi,
I had applied H1B through some outsourcing company. On July 10th My Status was updated to RFE and my employer had furnished all the needed details. Today my status updated to Denied and mentions that the reasons have been mailed to the employer and also the further options.
I have a strong feel that the rejection is due to some company issues and nothing to do with the individual.
If the rejection is due to company issue, what other options do I have ? Can I re-apply in the same Quota through some other company ?
@SeekingHelp,
What was the RFE about and when did you reply to the RFE?
Yes, you can use the same petition with other employer if your docs were correct and you are completely sure it is denied coz of the company. When you apply from a big MNC under BPB program chances are strong for approval, they hardly take few minutes interview.You will be tried in cap exempt quota, but you have to reapply and go through the same procedure again, i will suggest you to go for premium.
Hi Saurabh,
My H1B Petition for this year got approved on July 23. My employer sent me mail and parcel got lost in transition from US to India which has having I-797 original approved notice.
Now, what are the option left for me ? how to get duplicate approved notice ? how long it takes? suggest me whatever information you have on this.
You can request USCIS for a duplicate of approval notice.
How to request ? i read some blog stating that i have to file I-824 petition to issue duplicate approval notice and it may takes around 3-9 months to get it. also there is no premium processing available for that petition.
Kindly confirm this …
If you have a digital copy (scanned), print it and bring it with you to the interview, otherwise just bring the application number with (starts with WAC or EAC). They should have all the information needed in the system at the consulate and they can verify that your application was approved. Stop worrying for not having the original copy.
Thanks Mark,
I heard same thing form many people that you can take copy and get the visa stamping done. But this could be serious issue with port of entry. By that time you must have to have original copy. I also feel nervous to be appear to visa interview without original copy.
HI Bro,
Even my case was the same, please let me know which consulate you are attending and when. Will help each other, muhammad_imran711 at yahoo dot co dot in
“My H1B visa documents are couriered from USA to India last month via. USPS and still not yet reached me.
When we enquired about this to USPS they said unfortunately they are unable to track my shipment and they are sending me claim form & insurance money.
Now the employer is resending me all the documents and as u know the original I-797B was lost in the previous courier.
Will i be able to appear for the visa interview with the photocopy of I797B ? Will this a problem while my visa interview and how to handle the Vo officer?
Please guide”
Awaiting your reply
Hi Imran,
I talked with my employer and they told me not to take any chance, do not go for stamping carrying photocopy they need original. Also even if you may get visa but whey you fly to US, at port of entry you must have original copy otherwise it may cause problem and you may got deported.
So your employer has to file I-824 petition to re-issue the original petition. It may takes 3 month but thats the only option left with us.
you can reach me on