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H1B Visa 2014 – All you need to know – FAQs

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H1B Visa 2014

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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Satheesh Kumar Ilu, commonly known as Kumar, is the founder of RedBus2US.com. He is an Immigration and Study Abroad expert. He holds an MS from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He studied, lived, and worked in the U.S. and Singapore for nearly two decades, and has traveled to over 25 countries.

   

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7,993 Comments

  2. Hi Sourabh/All,

    I am having 7.5 years of experience in IBM Websphere MQ and Message broker.

    Looking forward to apply for H1B 2015 quota..

    When i should start filing the petition and how to kick start and when i should have employer offer in hand.

    Please guide me here..I have done some R&D work and sent out email to some consultants..

    Could you please advise me here.

    Thanks,
    Hemanth

    Reply

    • Hemanth,

      What is your current location? India or other country?
      If possible, let me know who your employer is? Need to evaluate your profile.

      Reply

      • Hi Ajay,

        I am currently working as Associate Consultant in a reputed Company.

        Having 7.5+ years of experience in MQ and Message broker developer and adminstrator.

        Could you please guide me ?

        Thanks
        Hemanth

        Reply

        • Hemanth,

          Starting 1st week 2014, will be needing your profile, will be screening you(multiple rounds). If found suitable will proceed.
          Please don’t get lured with consultant who charge you for filing or try to take money from you in some way.
          A genuine consultant never asks money, only looks for perfect profile.

          Reply

          • Hi Ajay,

            Thanks a lot for your reply and kind advise.

            I will sure send my profile in the fist week of Jan 2014.

            Sure will not go to consultancies which will ask money.

            Can you please give your mail id ? so that i will be addding to my mail address or if possible can you please send a test mail to my id dixit.22 at gmail dot com

            Many Thanks
            Hemanth

          • Keep an eye on this forum Hemanth, will publish a details where you can submit online, tracking emails are tough as we get hundreds of email daily & most of them of no use.

          • Hi Ajay,

            Reg the profile post for the H1B 2014.Can you please let me know where i should post my CV ? as you have specified required my profile by 1st week of 2014 but i am not sure where to send my profile.

            Please advise.

            Thanks,
            Hemanth

  3. Hi Saurabh,

    I have a question regarding H1B Visa interview for the extension. I have recently received my H1b extension approval. Since I am going to india next month, I need to go for the visa stamping. I came to know that the visa stamping process has been changed from 1 day to 2 days.

    Could you please let me know if I need to book 2 days (instead of 1) for the visa interview? Is this the same for the H1b renewal also?

    Reply

  4. Hi Saurabh,

    I have a question regarding H1B Visa interview for the extension. I have recently received my H1b extension approval. Since I am going to india next month, I need to go for the stamping. I came to know that the visa stamping process has been changed from 1 day to 2 days.

    Could you please let me know if I need to book 2 days (instead of 1) for the visa interview? Is this the same for the H1b renewal also?

    Reply

  6. My Petition got approved on Oct10th and till today its in ‘Decision’ status. Didn’t change to Post-Decision Activity.

    “On October 10, 2013, this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was approved and we sent you an e-mail notice. ”

    Does this mean they are yet to MAIL the I-797?

    Reply

  7. Hi,
    My L1-H1b COS is still in progress and i’m planning to visit india now.
    Have L1 valid till new year Dec. Is it okay to travel on L1 now and what happens to H1b.?
    If its get approved while i’m in india, can i come back on L1 to US and change to H1B?

    Reply

  8. Hi Saurabh,

    My H1b petition has been approved as on 17th Oct. 2013.
    I am currently working in an IT MNC who has filed H1b petition. Now on project I.e. client for which this petition was filed will be completed in next 9 months.
    My question is do I need to file ammendment for petition if I work for other client after 9 months?
    If yes then while ammendment is under processing then can I work for other client?
    Lastly what is the min/max processing time for this process?

    Regards,
    Vicky

    Reply

  9. Hi,
    My L1b Visa got expired in June 2013, since L1 extension is in process, I continued staying in US till now.
    Meanwhile, another employer applied H1B visa for me. Now it got approved for 3 years with cable notification sent to consulate office in my Home country. so, employer is asking me to go and get Visa stamping now.

    Here is my question.
    My spouse is currently working in US with H1 Visa. Can I apply for H4 visa. so that, based on my spouse’s I94 I will get new I94. Then , I can convert my H4 to H1 visa in cap exempt(since H1 already approved) right? Do I need to go for stamping in such scenario?
    Also, please do let me know if there is any risk associated with this.
    Thanks!!

    Reply

  10. Hey Everyone!

    I had received a 221G (pink slip) at the Chennai Consulate when I had interviewed for my F-1 visa. I have completed my graduate studies and am now working full time after moving to OPT for 9 months and am now on H1B (since Oct 1st, Filed COS and got approval without any hastle).

    I am thinking of going to India in December for the stamping process. Does anyone here know if a 221G once received mean 221G always? Also if anyone has had a similar experience please share your experience.

    Thank you!

    Reply

  11. Quick Question:
    Is it ok to have a Gap in Employment between H1B filed date and RFE response date?
    H1B app received: 8 th April
    RFE got : 26 thAugust
    Employment ( Work Auth ) Gap : 2 month 15 aug to 15 oct
    RFE response date 28 th Oct .

    After employment GAP, I joined the same client so Client will be same throughout the process.

    Please advice,
    Thanks

    Reply

  12. Hi All,

    H1B Approved on Oct23rd. This site kept my hope alive and finally my wait is over. All the best to everyone waiting for your approval.. Stay positive u will get it..

    Series – WAC13136*****
    RFE on Jun 27th
    Approved – 10/23.

    Good luck to all!

    Reply

  13. Hi Saurabh,

    Hi Saurabh,

    I received denial decision on my H1B extension. I applied extension from India and I never traveled on H1B. Could you please tell me whether it is possible to transfer my H1B using my original approval after my H1B extension got denied.

    Thanks,

    AJ

    Reply

    • Sorry to say, once you get the denial, you will not be able to transfer the visa. Though you have one option to re-apply the visa. Can not advice what will be the process for that. You can talk to your employer.

      Reply

    • Hi AJ,

      Few questions for you before I give suggestions to you:

      1. Old H1B work permit time frame : ?
      2. Do you have visa based on old H1B work permit:?
      3.With old H1B did you enter into US and worked over there:?

      Thanks
      Joe

      Reply

      • Thanks H1B9 and Joe for responding my query. Below are the answers for Joe’s queries.

        1. Old H1B permit expired on May 31st, 2013. I got approval only for March 7th 2013 to May 31st 2013.
        2. No, I do not have visa on old H1B petition.
        3. No.

        Reply

    • @Waiting,

      No updates from sept24th RFE RR vemont Processing center. EAC1313858**

      Please update if any one gets approval today.

      Thanks.

      Reply

  14. Hello Shaurabh/All,

    Once the h1b was declined, AAO was submitted on 9/9th. While checking the status, it shows as below since one week:

    At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.

    Are you guys aware of this type of scenario? How to check the status now?

    Thanks in advance!!

    Reply

  15. Anyone got this status lately after getting RFE ? my RFE was submitted and i got this
    “At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.”

    Reply

    • Hi Vivek,

      I am in the exact same situation from last Thursday. The status says nothing. Since when you get this message ? When you replied your 1st RFE?

      Reply

      • Case converted to PP on 24th aug.
        First RFE on 4th sept,
        replied on 25th sept.,
        clock stopped on 6th oct,.
        Before we reply to RFE this status came on 24th oct…
        Can anybody assure me my employer has not withdrawn my case???

        Reply

      • Hi H1B9,
        Did you talk to your attorney?
        I had the same info when my attorney had responded my REF. I didn’t get any further update from the website for more than 3 days.
        So if it’s longer than a couple of hours, is it a second REF for sure?
        Very worried.
        Please let me know if you have any update.
        Thank you.

        Reply

  16. Hi Saurabh

    I have my name misspelled in my I-797 B, How to correct the same? if USCIS has to do it how long they will take time to do this? will it affect my visa approval?

    Thanks

    Reply

  17. Thanks to ALLAH ALMIGHTY.

    finally my case approved. It was on REFRR from Oct 7, and approved yesterday evening, what a painful wait from 7 months which is ended now. Best of Luck for all of you.

    EAC131451***
    REF= 3rd September
    REFRR==7th October
    Decision== 25th October

    Regular processing

    Reply

  20. Couldn’t stop crying when I saw this msg today….it’s been approved…

    case details…
    Receipt: 8th April,2013
    RFE: 30th Aug, 2013
    RFE RR: 16th Sep, 2013
    PDA: 25th Oct,2013

    All the best to everyone. This wait has been painful. Thank God for his blessings.

    Reply

  21. Dear Folks/Saurabh,

    I am a keen follower of this forum and used to surf quite often. Iam glad to inform you that my petition got approved today. Details:

    Rec No : EAC1314251***
    RFE : Aug 13
    RFE RR : Sep 24
    PDA : Oct 24

    God is great! Be patient and all the best for you all!

    regards,
    Pratty

    Reply

  22. Hi Saurabh,

    I have H1B extension pending with Company A from India. I got initial petition approved just for 3 months, so Company A applied for extension without I am travelling to USA. Company A responded to RFE.

    Now, my client showed interest to take me and my company A agreed for that. What happens if extension gets denied? Can I use original approved petition to transfer H1B to my client?

    Could you please provide your thoughts?

    Thanks,

    AJ

    Reply

    • Hi Saurabh,

      In fact, I received denial decision today. Could you please tell me whether it is possible to transfer my H1B to my client after my H1B extension got denied.

      Thanks,

      AJ

      Reply

  23. Hi Friends,
    After long wait my petition’s status changed to RFE on 22nd Oct 2013 from Initial Review. Can you please tell me how much more time it can take and what’s the max. time frame of responding back to USCIS.

    Should I keep any hope?

    Reply

  24. What are the steps post approval? I am still waiting for the approval letter from USCIS.
    Do i need to submit all the documents at the VFS office before taking appointment? or to take them along directly to embassy after scheduling interview date?

    Srinivas and all those waiting please do not loose hope. Happy days are coming.
    Anybody please help.

    Reply

  25. Hi All,

    I applied my I129 iwth a validity from 1oct 2013 to 1 oct 2016, but post my appproval with rfe i have got validity from 1 oct 2013 to 1 dec 2014.

    So i wanted to know

    1. wat is the max period i am elligible to stay in us ?
    2. how many times can this h1b be extended
    3. i heard that h1b is valid for 6 years, so does it mean i can stay there till 2019 with this visa only ? if extended

    Reply

      • Hi Joe!

        oh those dates were in my i797B form indeed.

        i was told tht the same dates would be in the visa VALIDITY as well,

        hope this helps u to clarify my question

        Reply

      • Hi Happy thoughts,

        Got you.

        As per your work permit(i797) approval time frame you will get visa.
        once you enter into US, before expiration of your work permit you can extended it for many times till limit of 6 years.

        But after extension of your work permit, if you go outside of US and again returning to US then you need US Visa based on your extended work permit time frame to enter into the US.

        Hope this comments helps you. Best of Luck!

        Thanks
        Joe

        Reply

        • Thanks for the detailed info joe, one last question here…….so in a scenario where my work permt is extended and I stay In us, so what needs to be done to my visa??

          Reply

          • If you are staying in US and extended your work permit then for you not required US Visa on your passport. But when you leave US for any reason then you definitely required US new visa to re-enter again into US if your old visa which is in passport valid date expired.

            Thanks
            Joe

        • hey joe,

          u kinda nailed it to wat i was askin…Thanks a lot. A couple more queries if u dont mind

          1. Wat if this i-94 , ppl talkin here

          2. Also should there be a scenaio wherein i ave extended my work perit but continue to saty in usa, should i go thro this same processall over again to get my visa ?

          Reply

          • Visa – is to enter into US.

            I94 – comes attached with your work permit(i797) from. When you enter into US, at the airport(US) immigration officer will stamp on I94 and attached in your passport which you need keep very safe. At any reason when you leaving US then you need to return that i94 stamped slip to airways people. Hence I94 is evidence that you came to US legally on H1B not on other option like L1, H4 or etc. But all other option also will have their own I94 slip attached their respective form

            Thanks
            Joe

          • Thanks a ton Joe! I now have clear understanding of the process… God Bless you!

            So you too in H1b boat like us ? If yes Best wishes from my end 🙂

  26. Hi,

    My employer do not have work for me and not able to find project also. He is not running my paystub. Is there any way to transfer my visa? I am able to find project and job from other companies those are not ready to work with my employer. what options do i have ?

    Is there any clause in H1B called “Hardship Clause” ?

    Please advise.

    Reply

  27. My Visa is finally approved after a long long wait.

    Timelines:
    April first week: H1 filed regular
    Long Wait
    ..

    September 22 – Education RFE issued.
    Sametime Visa was upgraded to PP as wait was getting unbearable

    Oct 22: RFE responded
    Oct 24: 1. First the PP clock stopped.
    2. with an hour there was a message saying “USCIS cannot provide any information on this case”
    3. Finaly update within 3 hours – Approved and email notice sent

    Relieved now. Now I can concentrate on my work and other things in life.

    Thanks SAurabh and other members of this forum. Forum helped me a lot.

    For any questions do let me know, I am here to help

    Reply

    • Congratulations Friend.
      I am still waiting after responding to RFE.
      Today at around 12 PM : Clock stopped
      After that till now : At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
      When I called this number the IVR says “Clock stopped…”

      I don’t know if its a second RFE. 🙁

      Reply

      • I read a lot about this thing while working 😛
        People had different opinions. Opinion which appealed to me is:
        USCIS might be updating your case during this time. Call up your attorney and ask if they have received any RFE again (through fax it should be quick enough)
        If not, then it will eventually change it to a decision in couple of hours.

        Reply

    • Hi Finally approved,

      Congrats! Dear.
      You got approved of work permit from USCIS. It is not Visa.
      Visa is always stamped on your passport at US consulate at your home land or other countries.

      Thanks
      Joe

      Reply

  28. Such a long process since last April. I got my RFE RR on October 3rd.

    Vermont center, regular processing.

    The wait is torture. I check multiple times a day. I am on a H2B visa at the moment that ends 3rd week in November.

    The waiting game is not fun!!

    Reply

  29. What are the steps post approval? I am still waiting for the approval letter from USCIS.
    Do i need to submit all the documents at the VFS office before taking appointment? or to take them along directly to embassy after scheduling interview date?

    Anybody please help.

    Reply

  30. The expiration date of my H-1B visa is almost one year prior to the end of the period stated on my I-797. On my electronic I-94, “admit untill” period is the same as my I797.

    Why the visa wasn’t issued with the same an expiration date showed on my I797? What should I do after my visa expires?

    Reply

    • Mark,

      Visas are just to enter US. You can continue to work and stay in
      US until your I 94 and petition is valid. The only catch is after your visas
      expire in case if there is any emergency back home you might have to wind up and exit US as you cannot re-enter until you get your visas stamped and so its a stamping risk iin case f you do not wind up. But this is all in worst case. Hope this helps.

      Reply

  32. Hi Friends,

    My H1b petition was approved on Sep first week, and I applied for visa stamp at Chennai consulate. The VO asked me to wait for second round of document verification and project details. Then they issued 221(g) and selected “Your petition is returned to USCIS for review”.

    Has anyone got this ? How many months this will take?
    Is it possible to file another H1b next year while this is pending?

    Thanks
    Allen

    Reply

    • Hi Allen,

      Can you please let us know exactly what were you asked by the VO and what were your answers? Also can you let us know if you had applied your H1 through any small US based desi consultant or through any big MNC?

      Thanks.
      Vishal

      Reply

    • Hi Allen,

      Sorry to hear that. I had read in blogs that it takes anywhere from 2 weeks to few months…

      Can you please let us know what questions you were asked by the VO and what were your answers? Also can you let us know if you had applied your H1 through any small US based desi consultant or through any big MNC?

      Thanks.

      Reply

      • Hi Friends,

        My experience………..

        In chennai consulate,
        this is what is asked..
        VO: Where are you working now?
        Ans: Company A (One of the Big MNC)
        VO: What is the purpose of the trip?
        Ans: I got new employment opportunity to work for Comapny B (Small company(4 employees only))
        VO: The company B, where are they located,Is it for internal project or client project?
        Ans: Client project…he asked name….I gave name..he asked me to spell the name of client..
        VO: How long did you work in the current company MNC?
        Ans: 6 years.
        VO: Show me project description..and asked abt project details in client
        ANs: Gave answer confifdently . but I did not use exact terminology as mentioned in the project description…but my explaination was okay I guess.
        VO: We need to discuss more on your project, gave yellow slip and asked me to wait.
        After 30 min, one indian lady looked at all documents..
        and asked a lot of questions about education, previous us trips, company,client etc…

        and again VO came…and said…we need to discuss with USCIS…we dont know how much time it will take…and gave 221 (G)…he took all petition papers and other documents….returned passports..
        very desperate now…I never anticipated this…

        Allen

        Reply

        • Dear Allen,

          Hope you are still in company A. I mean you were not quit from company A.

          Please be patience and trust in GOD. Don’t believe in worldly obstacles.
          Always be happy and enjoy your life everyday.

          I’m sure you will get the US H1 Visa very soon. Just you dream and believe that you are flying to US in Jan 2014. Always dream better and think positive.

          Nothing is impossible to GOD. Just look at Him.

          Your’s Friend
          Joe

          Reply

        • Visa is not an entitlement, refusal are common now a days when you go with a small time US based indian body shopper. In face all big 4 big IT services company also go through so many rejection, so don’t get dejected. I can understand the feeling, but you know the reality, what is is!, what is not is not!.
          Your process might take few months… Be patient and move on… If you get the visa, then nothing better than that, if not, then god has a better plans for you.

          Reply

    • Hey Poonam,
      Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      It looks like my series EAC131354 series is not at all moving.

      Please pray for all of us to get approval.

      Thanks.

      Reply

      • Thanks a ton Srinivas and Redbus. will surely pray for those who are waiting n wish you all the best.

        Application filed: 2nd April
        Initial Review: 18th June
        RFE: 20th July
        RFERR: 24th Sept
        Approval: 24th Oct
        regular processing, Vermont. Also please guide me what will be the next move ahead?

        Reply

      • Hey Poonam,
        Congrats…Ur looong wait is over…Now I’m in a situation like u a week before…Hope to see the status change soon….

        Reply

  34. hi guys,

    I can see that all WAC nos (before and after) in my series are getting approved, however mine still shows in resp. review even with earlier Rfe resp date than others. is that a sign of that something not in favor. anyone is same situation or anyone (gurus) here have any clue.

    Thanks,

    Reply

      • What was your RFE all about? mine had some 12-13 questions. Employer didn’t tell the exact details. It had to do with Client letter, relationship, SOW, how performance will be monitored… etc. just know this much.

        Any one have any experience or advise on this?

        Reply

        • Hi,

          Mine is also in RFE RR EAC1314251*** since Sep 27. Dunno what’s stopping them from approving even after submitting all the required docs. Kindly let us know when your case is approved.

          Reply

  35. It’s RegularProcessing
    Series: WAC 1314250XXX
    RFE – Aug 6th (About Company Work Orders)
    RFE submitted – Sep 9th
    RFE RR – Sep 19th
    Approved- Oct 22nd

    Good luck to all!

    Reply

    • Congrats… I got my RFE on Aug 12th, RFE Response on October 10th, RFE RR on Oct 17th, still waiting with fingers crossed.Regular processing.

      Reply

  36. Hi Saurabh,

    I need your help.
    I got my H1B approved petition and even stamped last week from reputed MNC company in India.
    My employer as given us one of our company branch location in LCA but now they would like to change our location directly to our client location which my employer is saying that they need to file amendment instead of new LCA as it is client location and they are saying they it would charge 4K to 5K US dollars. Because of this reason they kept our travel dates on hold.

    Could you please let us know the process of this ammendment and is there any way to work directly in client location.

    i would be waiting for your valuable help on this.

    Thanks

    Reply

  37. Hi Saurabh,
    What is the time frame for name correction in I797B form. My employer has filed with correct name but the receipt contains the wrong one. Its a typo error.

    Reply

  38. Hello All,

    Please HELP!!!
    I am under H1B extension process and I got an RFE. My employer responded to the same.
    On 15th OCT the pp clock was started but my status since i received my RFE and the first time pp clock started is in Initial review. Quite Surprising.

    No change of status like request for evidence/ request for response request evidence.It’s still Initial review?
    Is it normal because i assume status should have changed from the time i received rfe. IS this a good sign that my online status never went for RFE stage or a technical glitch .

    I understand that though i will get the response within 15 days calculating from 15th OCT ?Any tentative time (i mean based on experience/frnd’s inputs) as when can i expect response( today is the fourth day of my pp clock).

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    • My employer responded to my RFE on 18th.
      It showed status as IR and message – Clock started.
      Next day status changed to Acceptance, and in the same status since then..

      Hopefully u shoud get it by this week..

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      • Hello PP,

        I am worried now because its almost 8 days now and still the status is IR. Not sure if this type of delay leads for another RFE?
        If your status is showing Acceptance then it will certainly change to IR again.
        Anyways I am wishing you Luck and let me know your progress also.

        Thanks.

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        • Any one in the same situation. This is too long time in PP also. My employer has not received any response from CIS yet. Does they only count the Business days ?

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          • Just now I checked online. I am getting the below message. Any idea what is this about? I have replied to 1st RFE and after 10 days I am getting the below message. Mine is PP. Please HELP guys with your suggestions.

            At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.

  40. My case status changed from RFE RR to Initial review this morning. I was hoping to see an approved status . Does any one know what it means?
    EAC13146*****

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  41. Hi,

    If any body applied through sunray informatics. I got a rfe in Aug and they have not responded yet. I am worried. So please reply.

    Thanks

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  42. Can anybody tell me what are the questions asked during the interview for H1B?

    Making a list of queries to post here. Please guys help !!!

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    • Hey Poonam,

      Did you get approval ?.
      For interview Please refer to immihelp.com where we can find all american consulate recent Q& A etc.

      I am still waiting for approval.

      Thanks,

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  43. Finally it approved

    Notice date: 8th april
    Center: vermont
    Nothing was done till 1st october. I finally converted my case in pp on 3rd october. Got RFE on 11th october. RFE responded on 15th october. Got approval today.

    Thanks to all who supported me since last 7 months.

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  46. Hi All,
    H1B Approved today. For sake of those who are waiting:

    Series – WAC13140******
    RFE on Aug 02
    PP on Oct 08
    Approved – 10/21.

    Good luck to all!

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    • Just now I checked online. I am getting the below message. Any idea what is this about? I have replied to 1st RFE and after 10 days I am getting the below message. Mine is PP. Please HELP guys with your suggestions.

      At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.

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  47. Hi All,

    I got Denial notice today. Don’t know the reason yet, but not sure what to do now.
    May be I will push my employer to apply L1B, hope it works!

    WAC13137******
    RFE RR – August 8
    Decision Denial – October 21st.

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    • Hard luck sir. What was your RFE about? How did you try to resolve it?
      IF we know more about it, someone might be able to give some suggestion.

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    • I129 Decision Denial,
      L-1 can be applied as long as you qualify for that visa. Do you work on employer specific skills/technology/application etc?

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      • Hi Saurabh,

        I need your help.
        I got my H1B approved petition and even stamped last week from reputed MNC company in India.
        My employer as given us one of our company branch location in LCA but now they would like to change our location directly to our client location which my employer is saying that they need to file amendment instead of new LCA as it is client location and they are saying they it would charge 4K to 5K US dollars. Because of this reason they kept our travel dates on hold.

        Could you please let us know the process of this ammendment and is there any way to work directly in client location.

        i would be waiting for your valuable help on this.

        Thanks

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  48. Hi Saurabh,

    I have applied for L1 to H1B and L2 to H4 at the same time. H1 got RFE on 24th Jun then attorney replied to that RFE on 10th Sep, on 16th Sept status changed to RFE RR.
    Today I got RFE on H4 (FYI – My wife travelled back to india for couple of months and came back to USA).
    Question.
    1) Who will get H4 RFE mail from USCIS? Me or Attorney
    2) Will H1 processing go on hold untill we repond to H4 RFE?
    3) Does H4 RFE takes time to approve?
    4) What If H1 get approval first and H4 still in RFE RR?

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    • H4 RFE,
      1. Your attorney if they have filed the H-4 COS application
      2. It will proceed while H-4 processing will be put on hold
      3. Once responded, it should be processed within few weeks. There is no set processing time
      4. Your wife will go out of status as there is a strong chance that her H-4 COS will be denied. Her travel out of US invalidates the COS. You should talk to your H-1 attorney immediately to take corrective actions.

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        • @H4RFE,

          Hey you said you got the RFE on June 24th and you replied on sept 10. Is that right? I have an RFE too and my employer is yet to respond. He will be able to send it just in time before the 12 weeks period. I got one on Aug 12th

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  49. I have got 2 petitions filed this yr one is counted in cap and got approved and another was filed under cap exempt case (my 2008 petition,)

    My 2nd petition was in RFE to justify cap exempt status as my 2008 petion was later found to be revoked( this we did not know at the time filing)

    What does my 2nd employer do, as my first petition is approved, can be respond to RFE cap exempt showing the 2013 case,

    Or

    Can he go for a h1 transfer.

    If I go for stamping for my approved petition and consider if I get an 221g then can
    I go for h1b transfer with my 2nd petionn by submitting an RFE.

    Pls need your guidance

    Thx

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  50. Saw a denial as of 18th, WAC1313850775. Scary.
    Any one knows what could be the reasons for denial?

    I am waiting since Sep20th ( RFE RR) WAC series. No updates as of now.

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