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 ?
Finally status changed after long waiting period.
On October 10, 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.
Thanks all for help…
Hi All,
Finally I see a status change to Decision.
Decision
On October 10, 2013, this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was approved and we sent you an e-mail notice. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision.
EAC1314651***
Filed on : Apr 8th
RFE on : Aug 29th
RFE Response : 10th Sep
Acceptance: 7th Oct
Decision : 10th Oct
Did it go directly to Decision or RFE review & then decision
hi,
From RFE it went to Initial review-Acceptance Stage-Initial Review-Decision.
Hi,
Is urs Premium processing or Regular ??
Hi all,
Got my h1b approval today. RFE review since Aug. 5th, processed in CA with normal processing. Best wishes for all of you who have been waiting.
The best!
I am glad to here this, thanks for the update.
My status is RFE Review from August 8th, hope I will get update coming week.
What is the case # of yours.
Hi Saurabh,
My h1b extension petition was upgraded to premium processing today. So should i be getting a new receipt number again ? and becos of the us gov shutdown i would receive the receipt number late?
Hi All,
I have 2 question.
1.I have got petition approval this week ,but due to project start date changed (look like it may happen anytime in march-april 14) can I appear for interview during this time. Infact I have other personal commitments.Does that have any problem during visa interview.
2.In my petition till set it says it is valid..It means I can attend anytime within this time period?
Looking forward the replies at the earliest.
Thanks
bvr
Dear Saurabh and other friends,
My H1B is pending, it is in RFE response review since August 30, the employer is not willing to do PP, I stopped working working this week as my OPT expired. Instead of being in grace period I joined a new school, sevis transfer is done to this new School. The School starts in a week from now, my question is will that be a problem in terms of out of status if I quit School immediately when I get my H1B approved?
or Would you recommend me to finish atleast one semester as I will be paying the fees for the first semester as the school has weekend classes?
Thanks
Why did you stop working? I dont get it. You may be misinformed here. My wife is in same situation and got a confirmation that she can continue working till H1 decision comes.
I thought the same but I contacted the University and the other lawyer and confirmed that I cannot work. It is different from H1B extension. Here is the proof from ICE website too.
Can the cap gap extension of OPT be extended beyond September 30 if the H-1B petition filed on the student’s behalf has not been adjudicated by USCIS?
No, pursuant to 8 CFR 214.2(f)(5)(vi)(A), the duration of status and any employment authorization granted under 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(3)(i)(B) and (C) of an F-1 student who is the beneficiary of an H-1B petition and request for change of status can only be extended until October 1.
If the H-1B petition is pending beyond October 1, a student can remain in the United States based on the pending change of status petition. However, a student with OPT employment authorization extended through the cap gap period must stop working until the H-1B petition is approved.
Hope it helps!
My case moved to post decision activity on 11th September.But till now I have not received any call for interview .When I asked my employer they are responding the documents not yet reached to them .I don’t understand what is happening. Can any one tell ideally how many days it takes to reach the confirmation document after post decision activity..
Panigrahi..your name suggests you are from odisha. Oriya people are nice and hardworking people. I have many friends from Ganjam and cuttak. Anyway regarding your question..normally by this time you should have got your original petition. Normally it takes 10 to 15 days if your employer put a self envelop while sending your packat. If not it will take close to a month…! nothing to worry it will be on the way…!
Thanks a lot for your complements on Odiya ..
Will they send hardcopy of petition to my local address … Issue is that I have changed my location before some days .
They will send it to your office address, if not current residential address..watever mentioned during apply
Hi all,
My attorney/employer is not calling to USCIS. PP clock 6 days over. Employer is saying attorney won’t work coz of US shutdown. If I have paid the money should he work or not?
WTF. Why would attorney not work?
He is saying US shutdown so he can’t work. I called USCIS and they said your attorney can only call if he didn’t received any email. He won’t give me any updates. Even i e-mailed them but no answer. My husband got H1b extension on 4th oct and my PP clock stopped on 4th. Will this be a reason for second RFE?
Hi I got RFE on August 26. My employer responded to RFE on September 10 but still the status is in RFE. How long will it take to change to RFE response review?
Series : EAC131425****
For me it too 10 days to change to RFE RE after submitting response.
Took* ..sorry for the typo.
Hi
I am also in same situation. I received RFE on 21st and my employer respond on Septemeber 10th. Still it is showing in RFE status. He told me that he submitted in PP. I am not sure now, is it delay due to slow process or my employer is telling lie.
Your employer is lying same as mine. Some coz attorneys are using US shut down as their holidaying time. They are saying they can’t work. Just fooling around and wasting time and money. My PP case has RFE and he is saying USCIS is not working so can’t do anything.
Just think about that, Buddy.
Some people wait for 3 more months but don’t get the result from USCIS. Then they upgrade to PP. They still pay the money. However, long waiting makes PP lose it meaning. Sometimes paying at the beginning is better than this…
Just come up this thought.
How do you guys think?
Nice thinking balak, but its of no use if you apply for PP in begining…becoz you cannot work prior oct :D, so there is no use there also 😛
Obviously, a lot people working under OPT before Oct, 1st.
Hi All,
My Application is in Acceptance stage since last 3 days. I’m not able to reach my employer to know as what exactly is the issue. Till 6th Oct it was in RFE and then moved to PP, Now it shows Acceptance. Anyone on the same page.
EAC1314651***
Do let me know if I can do anything 🙁
Any one applied through ezenius got approved and got the I797?
Hi Saurabh & Other Experts:
I had a 221g refusal for my L1 visa. I am now planning to go for H1 visa interview.
Please share if anyone has gone thru a similar situation. What were the questions, challenges or any other important tips.
Your guidance/tips would be very supportive in my current situation & would appreciate it
Thanks,
Ajay
Not sure if someone is getting approved from California Service Center. Please post here if getting approved so we know they are operating. It seems it has got slowed down…
My RFE response review date is August 30. WAC… Still waiting….it has been 40 days.
Thanks
I have been waiting from Jul month in RFE Response Review Status.
No updates from Vermont center. When i checked the applications in the series for 100 numbers, 7 applications are pending. But this 7 is from last month. No updates.
Series : EAC1314*******
I got approval in oct 4, My RFE date was sep 10. So in 24 days only i got approval.
Even many other people got approval around that time..That mean they are working.. 🙂
Don’t loose hope…soon you all will get approval
I dont understand why they cant work a little faster. US what they call is technologically advanced takes more than 2 months at one stage. Cant they expedite the process so that all those waiting can get free from stress. Waiting on Response Review since sept 24. God knows what they keep checking again and again.
Mine is processed in CA. RFE review since Aug. 5th! Drive me crazy!
#Waiting..
I understand. mine is processed in Vermont center. Hope we all hear something soon. Keeping fingers crossed.
What was your RFE about? Mine was regarding project details
Hi Poonam,
Even my wait is killing me..Sep 27 is my RFE response review and its 2 weeks now. ppl say we get updates from 2 weeks – 1 month for RFE. Fingers crossed yet again after IR-RFE for 4 months! DAMN!
@Poonam
Floating on same boat. I really don’t understand what VC employees are doing at their desk. Atleast USCIS should publish that what actually on their mind. From 1st August my visa status is at RFE Response review. Just they asked me to provide ‘when I entered USA last time?’ My attorney is also not willing to convert it into PP. No use of PP. Really staying in USA by doing nothing is feel like hell. This is the only single hope for me, otherwise I ve to return back India. No options for me. 🙁 Life is too challenging and unpredictable now adays. Hope and Luck playing hide and seek with us. Waiting waiting and waiting. Hope for the best. Let’s see how many days it will take.
Hello Gia,
Don’t worry. we will hear something soon. Just keep praying for each other…
Ma’am They are technologically advance that’s why we are so desperately waiting to go there. but at same time they need to have double cautionary of fraud not to happen
After a long waitttt, I got my approval today. Mine is RP/RQ. Timelines
RFE – June
RFE Response – Sep 13
Approval Oct 9
Is it true that status update SMSes for EACxxx cases arrive at one of the two times.
7 am EDT = 4:30 pm IST
3:45 pm EDT = 1:15 am IST?
Does anyone has received at a time different from these from the Vermont center?
i got it around 10 AM EST two times
I have got H1B approved text alert. Here is the case details
Case type – Regular processing, Vermont service center, H4 to H1 COS petition
Petition series : EAC13148***
Apr8th – Case received
Sep9th – RFE
Sep18th – RFE response sent
Oct4th – case status changed to RFE response review
Oct9th – case status changed to post decision activity ( approval notice)
Hope I will get hard copy next week. Good luck for the people who are waiting for approval notice
EAC ????
Could you please let us know if it your receipt was WAC or EAC, if it was WAC, we would know California Center is working as well.
My RFE review date is August 30.WAC… Still waiting….
Thanks
Hi H1b Approved,
Congrats.:)
Can you please share service center name and series which would be helpful.
Thanks,
Hi,yes I think Vermont centre in working but processing is bit slow… I saw few approvals sday and day before when I randomly checked few nos,,,
Mine is in rfe response review from sep 11th..
Mine is in response review since Sept 24th.
Hi,
Mine is in Acceptance stage since two days. Got RFE on 29th aug, responded on 10th September. Was in RFE stage till Oct 7 and it moved to PP and on the same day to Acceptance stage. Status says that it will be updated in 2 working days. In another couple of hours the 2 day clock ends. Worried as what will happen.
mine from 26 Aug
Mine in RFERR since 25th sept, Vermont Center
eac1314254***
wen this wait would be over ???????
Hi Poonam,
Mine is also response review from sept 24th . mine is Vermont center and series is EAC131385****.
Hope all will get decision soon .
Thanks.
Hello Srinivas,
Thank you .. i really hope things move faster and in right direction . Keep fingers crossed. We will get some good news soon. Thanks
Mine RFE Response Review since Sept 9
mine is in Response review since sep 16th
Mine in Response review since 17th sep
mine since July 2nd….
I believe this is my last post on this forum. I’m already in the US, already working. Thanks everyone!
Hi all,
I went for PP on 20th Aug, got RFE on 4th sept and submitted on 25th sept. PP clock stopped on 4th oct-6th oct. No news till now. No email no notice. Today my 15 days are over. Please suggest what to do.
Is Vermont Center still working for H1 Visa processing? Please reply.
@Poonam
I guess it’s working. My case status changed to RFE response review this morning. Got no idea when they’ll respond.
Is Vermont center working ? please reply ..anybody getting any updates from there?
HELP
Is Vermont Center still working for H1 Visa processing. Till now my status is at RFE RESPONSE REVIEW since 2 and half months. I really don’t get the way what to do actually? Waiting waiting and waiting. Will my hope be worked out? Anybody got approval from V center for RP? Plz share.
no man waiting since august. have not heard or read in forums much about progress
Hi, mine is processed in CA. i have been waiting for 2month and a week, still on REF. have no idea why are they delaying cases. My employer filed e-request for me. not sure if that will help. what is your solution though?
the best,
My H1B Petition got approved and my employer sent me the documents, but it got lost in mail. So finally with no other open left, my employer filed I-824 petition to re issue the original I-797 approved notice with CSC.
Does anyone know how long it takes for CSC to approve I-824 petition ?
Hello,
I have a doubt in the ds160 form regarding education – do I need to enter 10th and 12th grade details as well? Along with university details. I am really confused.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Yes, enter 10th, 12th, graduation, training details
Oh really? Thanks alot for replying
Dear Saurabh and Friends – My petition was receipted on April 8 and since from August first week i am able to see the following message against my receipt number,
” At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.”
(Till now the same message existing for my case)
I spoke to above number but i was clearly informed by USCIS that they will be able to provide information to attorney or the employer. I informed the same to my employer.
After long case with my employer attorney spoke to the above number and informed me that it was RFE. Again after long chase employer they informed that they will file the evidence around Oct 10th..
Kindly advise me whether my case is going in right track or is there anything i need to do from my end within a speculated time. Please also guide me what to do next.
Is anyone in this forum facing the same issue? Please reply.
Regards
Kumar
Hi Saurabh & Other Experts:
I had a 221g refusal for my L1 visa. I am now planning to go for H1 visa interview.
Please share if anyone has gone thru a similar situation. What were the questions, challenges or any other important tips.
Your guidance/tips would be very supportive in my current situation & would appreciate it
Thanks,
Ajay
finally my h1b approved today.
Wac1314251***
RFE Received on Aug 20th.
responded to RFE on Sept 30th with premium upgrade.
Oct 8th 2013, h1b approved.
Thanks to all
Regards
SA
I went for PP on 20th Aug, got RFE on 4th sept and submitted on 25th sept. PP clock stopped on 4th oct-6th oct. No news till now. No email no notice. Today my 15 days are over. Please suggest what to do.
Hi guys,
My RFE was received by CIS on Aug 5th in CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER, still waiting for a decision by them. anyone has a similar situation? My employer filed E-Request, wonder if that could speed up the case.
The best!
@ tim1111
I think you can ask your lawyer to contact them as it is more than 60 days. I don’t know how they are processing, I have seen RP case getting approved in 3 weeks to 3 months or so. It would be advisable to got for PP. My employer does not want to go for PP if your employer is fine go for it.
My H1B case got approved today. It was EAC1313952xxx
It was in RFE Review status from 25-July-2013. I was on H4…
lucky u
is yours regular or PP processing?
After a long wait, i got a RFE for Employment verification letter.
More Delay 🙁
Are you in PP?
Is it necessary to convert to PP after the case moved to RFE response review? Mine is RP/RQ ….EAC 13148*****. Please guys waiting for your reply.
Thank you
Hey Poonam ,
NO not required to convert PP after case movied to RFE. I got update in 20days and it as been approved.
Thanks,
Better move it to PP. My case status is RFE response review from August 8th.
Hello RFE,
My case is in response review since sept 24th.
Is Vermont Center still working for H1 Visa processing.?
Hello Saibhanusri,
Thank so much. You have relieved me from some stress. Also let me know if you are from Vermont centre. I am stressed as to whether the center is working or not.
thank you. Waiting for your reply.
Hi All,
My Application moved to Acceptance stage. Last night got a message that it has been moved to premium processing. Today morning when i checked the status it says its in Acceptance stage. Not sure why it has been moved to acceptance stage. Confused now as what is happening with my application.
Exactly same thing happened to me.
Same happened to me on 3rd Oct. Today i got the approval. Hope it helps.
Hi Guys
I got my approval but name was not correct. so i asked my employer to send the request to USICS. Kindly please tel me how much time approx it should take.
Most Important: Can i start my approval process in mean time ?
Thanks
Harpreet
Hi all,
I have heard that even if someone got the visa approval before oct 1. They will not get SSN?? as a result of US shutdown?? That means if someone is going for a job search, he wont be able to start working coz of no SSN?? Please clear this. If yes then a its a bit of relief for people who are still waiting for approval!!!
Not sure what is happening in California Center Either. I am still waiting for final decision from August 30. The status says they RFE response review from August 30. “On August 30, 2013, we received your response to our request for evidence ” . Mine was AD/RP. As mentioned by other people it seems the process has slowed down from past 2-3 days. It would be helpful if we hear that people are getting approved indicating they are working fine.
Thanks
@H1B Waiting for Approval,
Same here. I have responded to my RFE @ WAC on July 12 and still in response review. Right, It seems shutdown has significant impact on USCIS. Anyways what’s your receipt no series?
Mine is WAC13134*****. What about you. What do we if OPT expires this week. I know I cannot work. What are options for me? Should I join a University or go for CAP-GAP where I cannot work but stay here legally for two months? I have a job, I am going to stop working now.
Mine is WAC13133*****. I think you better be secure by getting an admission letter from college who approves CPT. You can work on CPT till H1B gets approved. I hope everything works out well.
Hi there, I have the same situation, mine is WAC13134*****, they received RFE on Aug, 5th. Still waiting for a decision. have you heard something back from CIS?
@ tim1111
I think you can ask your lawyer to contact them as it is more than 60 days. I don’t know how they are processing, I have seen RP case getting approved in 3 weeks to 3 months or so. It would be advisable to got for PP. My employer does not want to go for PP if your employer is fine go for it.
RFE Response Review cycle is just for 60 days. I think you should follow up with your attorney or company who filed for you.
My status was converted to premium on 24th Aug. Move to initial review on 4th Sep. Rfe submitted on 25th sept. PP clock stopped on 4th oct, no email received by employer or attorney. Then again i saw the PP clock stopped message with updated date of 6th oct on sunday. Till now no email is received and neither the status has changed. I think vermont centre is not responding at all. Just want to keep the PP money with no decision on time :(. hard luck ,money wasted with no decision on time.
yes.. there seems to be no movement since 3 days.. has the shutdown actually affected? can anyone confirm?
no USCIS cant shut down, is not funded by the goverment, the filling fees is what fund this process.
Yeah !! but the info which i have got is only the H1b extension which are delayed by more than 6 months are processed now. New H1B filing is completely at halt. Whether premium or not.
just noticed an approval today in EAC series.. so there is no stop in the processing..
How do you know its the new H1B petition and not the H1b extension? they have the same I29 form.
hmm no… i can’t find that difference in the USCIS site…. so not sure if it’s extension or not…
Hey guys,
I have a couple of doubts in the ds160 form.
1. I am taking my wife along with me for h4 stamping, but she will not travel with me to the US immediately. So for travel companion section – I fill up as no travel companion?
2. Address where you plan to stay in the US – I currently don’t have a place to stay, what address should I mention?
It would be great if you all could help me with these queries.
Thank you in advance
Mine was also similar case. We got our H1 and H4 approved.
1.You can mention any travel date for your spouse.
2. You can mention your employer address.
Oh great! Thank you do much 🙂
Hi All,
Quick question..my application moved to RFE on Aug 29th. RFE was responded on sep 10th and since then it was in RFE status. Today when I checked the status it moved to Premium Processing. But I’ve not requested for premium process. Status moved to Initial Review. I’ve also checked with my employer and he said that he has not upgraded the case to premium. Is this some error from USCIS? EAC1314651***.
Even my petition (EAC1314651***) moved to the same state.
RFE on Aug29th.
Intitial Review on Oct7th (It says Premium Processing clock started)
I didn’t check with my employer about this.
I received my H1B in August. Last week, I started at my new job. As I understand, my employeer should validate my official presense at work via E-verify. If E-verify is down right know due to government shutdown, how does the USCIS know whether I am already working. I don’t use OPT and the last class I was taking was during the summer. You usually have 30-60 days to transition from the F1 to your homecountry) or another status (like H1B). I wonder whether my gap in time due to e-verify being down may impact my visa terms? Thanks for your thoughts.
Anybdy got approval on oct 5th,6th or 7th? doesn’t seem to be much activity….
Hello All,
My H1B is in RFE response review from last week of August. My employer is not willing to go for PP even though I am willing to pay for it. Do you think I can apply for PP from my side without involving lawyer or the employer? I heard about i-907 form for pp but was not sure if I can submit it to USCIS center in California? I don’t have time now as my OPT expires this week. Please let me know your thoughts, suggestions and advice.
Thanks
No you cannot do it yourself..Everything passed to USCIS goes through attorney.
Thank you for your reply,
As my OPT is expiring early next week along with my Driving License, and my H1B case is still pending for approval. Does anyone know if I can renew my license based on my H1B receipt or am I not eligible for it? Also, my license belong to a different state and now I am in a different state.
Please let me know your thoughts, advice and suggestions. I just have a couple of days left.
Thank You so much!
As my OPT is expiring early next week along with my Driving License, and my H1B case is still pending for approval. Does anyone know if I can renew my license based on my H1B receipt or am I not eligible for it? Also, my license belong to a different state and now I am in a different state (PA).
There is a little complication here, I work for employer A right now on my OPT and employer B has filed my H1b which is still pending. I can produce employment letter from employer A and not from employer B who has filed my H1B and from B i can get h1b receipt only as I don’t work for employer B. Probably a rare situation but this is my situation.
Please let me know what would be the best thing I could do now?
Thanks
Hi Friends,
Anyone got approval from Vermont Center recently? Not see any further approvals
Thanks
Arun
I got my approval yesterday. Got an RFE on Aug 26th and responded RFE on sep 10 and later converted to PP after case updated to RFE response review. Premium processing clock started Sep 30. Moved to initial review clock started then Acceptance on Oct 3 and initial review clock stopped next day at 4:30pm and decision approved at 7pm.
Thanks
Hi H1B Approved,
Did your employer Moved your RFE response to premium?
No, First the employer responded the RFE and then waited for the status to move to RFE Response Review. After that he converted to premium.
Is it mandatory to move to PP after case moves to RFE response review? Waiting for reply.
No, my project needed me to start by 1st week of Oct so moved to PP.
Hi H1B Approved,
My Status changed to “Acceptance” on Oct8. It was Initial review on Oct7. Whether this happened in your case? Whats the next step? How it can go from Initial Review to Acceptance?
Hi,
Mine too Moved from Intial Review clock started to Acceptance. And the next day the status moved to Initial Review again with clock stopped and then after few hours it changed to Decision (Approved).
Hope this helps.
Hi H1b Approved.
Thanks. Fingers Crossed.
Vermont center seems to be closed due to shut down… me too waiting to hear something from here.
What is your current status (IR, RFE, Response Review)?
Is it necessary to convert into PP after Response Review? mine is RP/RQ waiting at Response Review since Sept 24th. 🙁
Mine is in RFE review from Sept 23rd. I am thinking to wait until Oct 20th to upgrade to PP.
Mine is in RFE Response review. Waiting for approval but no update from Vermont bcoz of shutdown. What to do? Plz somebody tell me. 🙁 I believe, definitely I ll get the approval. EAC1314*****
#Waiting for approval: Are you in RP/RQ or PP?
Regular processing. RFE response review since two and half months
Than you Arun. Keeping fingers crossed. Hope we got good news soon.
I got approved today on October 4. After an Rfe received on August 19, the attorney responded on Sept 10. I got approval today. mine is regular processing…wac131385**** Don’t lose hope. Everyone will get it.
Did it move directly from RFE to approved or went to RFE review then approved?
It moved to RFE review on sep 10 then approved today.
2 days…on sept 16 it changed to initial review
Submitted rfe response – vermont -RP. Changed fron rfe response review to initial review and no update yet. Should i change it to PP…any thoughts ??
How long did it take to change from response review to initial review? please reply. thank you.
How cum all you people case moves from RFE response review to initial review?? First Acceptance then Initial review then RFE then RFE response then Decision and finally Post decision activity.
Tumlogo ki ulti GANGA bah rahi hey kya 😀 😛
should we change to PP after coming to Response Review for faster processing? is that possible?
Dear Saurabh and Other Friends
I am on OPT extension right now and my OPT is expiring next week. I am currently working on my OPT. My H1B is not approved yet, it is still pending and is in RFE review when I check the status. I am not sure if I can continue working when my OPT expires next week until my H1B is approved. I thought I would hear about my H1B status by now and could work on my H1B from October but it is not approved yet. I am not sure if I can continue working after my opt expiration?
I have a admission letter from a university that provided CPT from first semester and I can continue working when the school starts that is from 21st of October 2013, about 2 weeks from now. Not sure if I should go with the Univeristy or if I can work on my extension if applicable following the OPT expiration.
Hi. I am on F1 visa working on OPT which is valid til December. I got my H1b approval today itself. What exactly will be my status, has it automatically been changed to h1b.
Yes, F1 – H1 COS is automatic. you no need to do any thing and your OPT is no more valid.
Thank u very much. Another question please, If in case i want to change my job. Whats the process. How much time does it take for H1b transfer
Whats the process?
it is same process for new H1 or Transfer. your new Employer has to file LCA and then he has to send the Petition to USCIS. due to Gov shut down you cant file LCA.
How much time does it take for H1b transfer?
if it is PP it should not take more than 15 days. regular would take 3-6 months.
Thank a lot! I appreciate your help.
Last question: My F1 visa is expiring this December. Should i go to India immediately for stamping or should i wait until i really need to go and while coming back, get it stamped.
My F1 visa is expiring this December
Once you change from F1 – H1 your current student visa is no longer valid, You don’t have to worry about it until you go out of country.
Should i go to India immediately for stamping or should i wait until i really need to go and while coming back, get it stamped.
It is not Necessary to go to India for stamping, you can wait until you really need to go
Thank u very much. It was very helpful.
Same Boat. RFE response review since mid July and waiting.
waiting on response review since sept. …. RP/RQ.
same boat….. waiting from mid July….. still waiting……. God bless everyone……
Hello.
My H1B petition was approved in late August with COS. I went to Japan anyways at the end of Sept and I had an interview on Oct 1 morning at 9am. Interview went well, and the interviewer said “your visa has been approved. you’ll get your passport in 3 days.” Now, I do not have my passport yet and I checked the status. It is being under administrative processing! I did not get any “pink slip”s and I do not have a case # either. I was just told things look good and visa was approved! So what now?
I just wait for several weeks and hopefully they will issue my visa? Why is my visa under admin processing?
I brought everything but they only took
Passport
DS160 confirm page
Appointment cnfirm page w payment proof
I797A and I797C
A copy of passport ID page
Undergrad & grad transcripts and degree certificates (both USA)
Continuation Job letter with a signature prepared by a lawyer…
They did not take I-129 copy or RFE copy, W-2, paystubs etc at all…..
What will happen now?
Thanks
Hi All,
My Employer is going to respond(RFE) Today for the following on my petition EAC1313854***
1) Project site Detail
2) In House project Detail
3) Employer-Employee relation
I know that each case is different for USCIS but just want to know if someone’s petition is approved after responding these details.
Thanks,
@H1BIndia
Is your employer by any chance Finsoft?
No.
My role is system analyst. What are the chances of my visa approval, if im 3 year graduate and having 6 + yrs of exp..!