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 H1b is approved today after a long wait…
H1b series: WAC13143*****
RFE was on: 13th Aug
REFRR: oct 23rd
on Nov 7th. The status changed to the post decision activity.
Thanks to all the folks for the information and I wish all the best for the folks who are waiting… you will get it…
Hi All,
Need help in scheduling date for Visa Appointment. I work for an IT company and due to work schedule I won’t be able to schedule a date in next couple of weeks. I’m looking out for a date during last week of Nov or First week of Dec.
My Question is, Nov 28 being a holiday due to Thank Giving Day. I want to know if it will be good to schedule an appointment on or before thanks giving day.
Thanks in Advance.
My Case was denied and appealed so on 29th onwards my status was changed to USCIS is cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information so i asked my employer,he send me Form I-797C, notice of action which was received from USCIS there my receipt no was changed, but my employer said receipt no should be changed after appeal is it right? and by using this new receipt no it shown like Initial review and your case was send to your local USCIS Office for further processing and one more thing if we were on premium process (At the time of filing) then USCIS might deliver the decision within 90 days is it right?
Thanks
Shanku
Between EAc1314253100 to eac14253200 , only 13 people are waiting in rfe or rferr.., i m one of those unlucky 13
Hi Folks,
Finally my Visa got approved after wait for several months.
EAC131425****
RFE: July 8
RFERR: Sept 23
On November 7, 2013.
All the best for all of you. Very soon you will get to hear good news.
Hi
Anyone in Initial Review status after replying to RFE with the following message:
“your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER”
what does this mean and how long does it usually take to get a decision??
Really frustrated with this long wait!!!!!!!!!
Someone please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anil,
Dont be panic. USCIS some times show random MSGS.
I havent repply RFE yet and it shows as IR and Yur address of i129 has changed..
That is false message. Wait and watch.
Hi BBB
you are EAC or WAC??
When did u get your RFE and what does your status say?
Thanks!
Mine is EAC 131365****
regular quota..
RFE: 26 th August
Response: Not yet.. doing it Next week.
My status says.. Address for your i129 petition changed though I havent done anything with RFE yet.
It says “On November 4, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.”
It is EAc131365****
RFE – 26 th August
No reply to RFE yet
It says on status that
On November 4, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.
Though i have not submitted anything.
Hi Saurabh,
Thanks a lot for all your support in this Portal.
I have got my Visa stamped but only for 11 months, though my petition clearly mentioned for a 3 years project. I was also asked the same question like how long you gonna stay in USA. I replied 3 years but don’t know how he gave only for 11 months.
My petitioners asking me to drop a mail at consulate office with the hard copy of my petition and the copy of my stamping, asking if this made by any typo or intentionally due to any reason. will this effect anything to me . I went to interview with my wife and kid and all 3 got stamped for 11 months only. Please suggest me what can/should I do for this case.
Thanks in Advance…
I got my ssn today…for those on COS needing ssn urgently.you can apply the ssn and check with the ssn office in 2 days to get the number assigned to you instead of waiting for the card to be mailed..just carry valid id proof to the ssn office. .and ur petition and the ssn receipt.
Hi Saurabh,
My new employer (Based out of US) has filed H1B FY2014. Currently its under the process.
Meanwhile, my current employer (India) wants me to travel to Dubai for a project (Duration : 2 months).
Can we travel to other country(Middle East Countries) while the H1b is in process or will it have any impact?
I was told there will be a delay in the Visa processing as the Background check will be initiated for the persons who got Middle east Visa stamp.
While I submitted my Passport Photo copy to the new employer, there was no middle east stamp. but now when I have to go to the interview,and filing DS160 there will be middle east visa stamp.Will this have any impact. Kindly let me know as my current employer initiated the request fot Dubai travel for two months.
Also While I’m in Onsite Dubai. If I get the documents from the employer for further processing. Can I wait till I comeback to India and proceed for interview.
Saurabh, Please let me know your suggestions.
PS: Onsite Dubai cannot be escaped as it is a project requirement.
Thanks
Thanks
Hi,
Please reply me
Hi Saurabh,
My H1B COS is in process with the USCIS.My H4 is expiring soon.
1.Do I need to file for an extension if H1 does not get approved before my H4 expiry date?
2.Will I be out of status if my H4 expires, but my H1B COS is still in process?
Please help me with this.
Dear Saurabh/ALL — Please advise…
When Does USCIS REOPEN a case? H1B case – Reopened after RFERR? Is it a Second RFE?
Mine is new Petition, Regular Processing — WAC131425****
RFERR: Sept 26
On November 5, 2013, we mailed you a notice informing you that your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, was reopened. If you have not received the notice within 30 days of the date above, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.
Please advise… Thanks in advance..
Hi,
Once USCIS gets the RFE resposne, when does the status change to response review? Could it take a few days?
My boyfriend is in RFE since 08/26…
in RFE since 8/26
Hi jsf, You mean response was sent but the status hasn’t changed to review at all?
no…the lawyer is going to call, maybe it will fasten the process…
speed the process I mean lol!
HI,
Consider we have 2 petitions approved this year A &
A- counted in Cap
B- Cap exempt petetion
Consider the person going for stamping using B and get Visa stamped,
Then at this point if A withdraw his petetion, does this any way effect B’s visa and
entry to US?
Thanks
Dear All,
My H1B application approved after a long wait..
Receipt No- EAC1313952XXX
Center-Vermont
RFERR date- Sep 24
Thank for this forum for the support through these long tough days..Special thanks for Saurabh!!!
All the best for all my friends who still waiting for approval..
Please advise… H1B – Reopened after RFERR? Is it a Second RFE?
WAC131425****
RFERR: Sept 26
On November 5, 2013, we mailed you a notice informing you that your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, was reopened. If you have not received the notice within 30 days of the date above, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.
Please advise…
Hi sa999,
Did your employer open a service request for you with USCIS?
My employer didn’t raise any service request.. BTW what’s a service request? when does USCIS REOPEN a case? It’s a new petition, regular processing. It was in RFERR from Sept, 26 to Nov 5…
Its been 15 days my attorney hasn’t received approval letter after the status changed to PDA.
Please tell me what is wrong here.
Poonam,
I got an approval on Oct, 16 and as of now my attorney hasn’t received approval letter from USCIS. Wait for another couple of weeks and if you don’t get in next 2 weeks then you can contact Customer care as they ask us to wait for 30 days.
Update here once your attorney receive approval letter from USCIS.
– HJ
Hi HJ,
Thank you so much for the reply. I am waiting since 18th Oct. Hope we get the document soon. Keeping fingers crossed.
I got my approval notice thru fedex in 9 days exactly after my approval directly from the attorney. ..
Hi observed,
Thanks for your reply, in some case it take longer time to get an approval letter. I don’t know why its taking longer time but Poonam and mine cases are belongs to those some cases.
Hi HJ
Does it mean anything if it takes longer time. any thing suspicious? Waiting for reply. 🙁
Hi Poonam,
I am not sure but it may not be suspicious, one more person is waiting from last 4 weeks. We may contact USCIS once 30 days are over. I hope we receive it before 30 days period gets over.
Hi Poonam,
Yesterday my employer received documents from USCIS, hopefully you will receive it soon.
Denied today.. 8 months of wait is over…
This was my second failed attempt for H1.. Won’t try again..
Wish u all the luck guys..
Hi Anil
Sorry to hear that, what was your RFE about?
It will help to assess chances of people who are still waiting.
Thanks and all d best!
Hi
Sorry to hear that, what was your RFE about?
It will help to assess chances of people who are still waiting.
Thanks and all d best!
It was Related to education..
Sorry to hear that. Could you tell me what exactly the mistake?
My H1B Approved !!!
RFE Date: July 23
RFE RR: Oct 2
Approval: Nov 4.
I am on L1 extension – I do not know if I have COS. I thank this forum for the support. After seeing some approvals for my scenario – I was confident I will get approval – many thanks to Saurabh and others.
Hi congrats h1b approved.
Can you please share series which Will help all of us. Thanks
EAC 13 142 5 ****
Hi Guys/Saurabh,
My new employer has filed H1B FY2014. Currently its under the process.
Meanwhile, my current employer wants me to travel to Dubai for a project (Duration : 2 months).
Can we travel to other country while the H1b is in process or will it have any impact?
Thanks
You can travel to Dubai. The H1B petition has no connection with your travelling to Dubai.
I applied H1B 2013-14 and went for stamping in dubai US consulate. Call me for more details 00971-553251919
Hi, need urgent help…
I m on L1A with employer A and my H1 COS is approved on 30 Oct 2013 with employer B.
My wife is on L2+EAD. Her H4 is not applied yet.She is not working currently but is getting a good offer starting soon.
My question is – I may take 2 months to switch to my H1 employer because of some important commitments with my current company, is it ok for my wife to join a project on L2 EAD for these 2 months ?
Once I switch to H1, we will apply her H4. Will this cause any issues in her H1 application next year. Please suggest.
Hi Pankaj,
If your H1 COS is approved from 30th Oct then legally your status changes to H1 from the very next day. Although I have seen where people will take a week to max 2 weeks to resign from their existing company and get on to the new H1 employer. Its in your best interest to get on to H1 employer as soon as you can. But the complexity in your case is your wife will become out of status. My advise is is to apply for COS for your wife if you plan to get on H1 soon or consult a professional attorney. Yo can also check your options with your H1 attorney if you can openly discuss your options with him.
Hope this helps.
Hi All,
Please update the details if any one gets approval today as well as approved on nov 1st to 4th. it will help all of us who are waiting for approval. 🙂
Thanks.
Received petition original a week after approval.(h4 to h1) If i apply SSN, can I get the SSN number alone before I wait for the actual card? I heard they give an SSN letter in 2 days which allows u to start working until u wait for the card.
Finally after a longggg wait my H1B visa got approved ..
Eac13138….
Rferes 11th sep
Approved 4th nov
Thanks a lot for this forum …
Approved!!! Finally after 7 months of waiting and an RFE!
H1B COS timelime:
Submitted and received: 04-01-2013
Notice: 05-01-2013
RFE: 09-03-2013
RFE reply: 10-11-2013
Approval from USCIS: 10-30-2013
H1B Visa Stamping experience at
Firstly I would like to thank all the people who have shared their experience on this forum. This forum has been a great of information and also great moral support during my wait for approval. Now its my turn to contribute.
OFC:
My OFC appointment was scheduled on 24th Oct, it’s a straight and simple process. Reached there 10mins before the appointment time and was allowed in within no time. After waiting for a couple of mins I was sent to one of the many
counters where I was photographed, 10 finger printed and stamped on the DS160 confirmation page. Thats it I was out of OFC within 15mins flat.
The only documents required are,
1. DS160 confirmation page
2. Interview confirmation page.
3. Passport
4. I-797
There are couple of things that I have observed when I stood in the line briefly,
1. Reaching the OFC 15mins before the scheduled time is more than enough. You could be in and out within 20mins.
2. Try not to get any extra baggage with you, just the documents mentioned should be good enough. In case you get extra bags/covers you’ll have to leave them outisde the OFC unattended at your own risk.
Interview:
My Visa interview was scheduled for 25th, again reached the consulate 15mins before the scheduled time and was allowed inside after they have scanned the bar code on a piece of paper that was stuck on the back of passport at OFC the day before. One important thing to note if you are planning to attend interview at Hyderabad, please do not get your mobile phone and they are not being allowed inside and also they do not have a place where you can deposite it so please plan accordingly.
After entering the consulate we were asked to be seated briefly before people were being sent inside in the order of their appointment time. There we had to go to a counter where a slip with a number was glued on to the passport. After the usual security scanning procedures were allowed to go inside.
Once inside there are two screens on which we could monitor the token number along with the counter at which the token was being serviced after waiting for about 15mins my turn came up, the following is the conversation I had with the VO,
VO: Good Morning. How are you doing?
Me: I am good mam. How are you doing today?
VO: Please pass on your passport and I-797
Me: Gave her the passport and I-797
VO: Tell me where is your employer located?
Me: Answered accordingly.
VO: So does your employer have any clients?
Me: Gave the name of the client where I would be working.
VO: Thats it we are done here!!!!!
Me: Thank you Mam you have a great day.
VO: You too…..
As you can see it was a very brief interview with not many questions. From what I have seen while waiting for my turn to be interviewed, I have seen a couple of H1B’s being issued along with F1’s and also a B1. I have not seen any rejections while I was waiting.
And for all those who are planning to attend an interview, prepare well and be confident. All the Best !!!!
Congrats 🙂
MC… BC
Is your employer a MNC or consultancy?
hi,
has anyone got the approval after the case was sent from administrative appeals to California/Vermont center? If yes, pl reply.
Hi Saurabh,
I am currently employed with X and my stamping is completed for a client of ‘X’. If however I leave X would this stamping be useful in anyway to travel to the US or would I need a totally new stamping before I head to US.
Hi Saurabh,
I am on H1B visa with X company and have been working for Y client. But my company had applied for visa with a different client Z (I have not worked with this client) and now they want to apply for amendment to the visa with my actual client Y.
Can we go out of US before the amendment gets approved? My company says it will be a problem if the immigration team asks about the client? Is there is any risk if we travel out of US now?
Regards,
Srujan
Approved!
RP – EAC131395****
RFE-RR – 31st July
PDA -28th Oct
I am getting this status since 24th oct…got a second RFE on 6th oct..didnt submit it…
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
what does this mean?
Status on my application is same since Last Friday OCT 25. As per my Attorney the system is not updated with most recent status. It will change as soon as USCIS make any decision on the petition. Earlier my status was initial review and now it changed to “At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.”
Any updates on your status? mine is same
I am getting this status since 24th oct…got a second RFE on 6th oct..didnt submit it…
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
what does this mean
I am getting this status since 24th oct…got a second RFE on 6th oct..didnt submit it…
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
what does thsi mean
Hi Saurabh,
I am on H1B visa with X company and have been working for Y client. But my company had applied for visa with a different client Z (I have not worked with this client) and now they want to apply for amendment to the visa with my actual client Y.
Can we go out of US before the amendment gets approved? My company says it will be a problem if the immigration team asks about the client? Is there is any risk if we travel out of US now?
Regards,
Srujan
Hi all
My case status updated after more than 60 days of RFE RR after my lawyer posted an enquiry.
EAC Regular
Hi Sourabh,
My H1B petition has been approved on Oct 11 2013. I would like to visit the US consulate (with my wife and kid) at hyderabad to get the Visa. In order to book appointment slot I need to get the HDFC receipt. My question is: Do I need to make a single payment of $190.00 or Do I need to make 3 payments of $190.00 each.
Please clarify. Thanks in advance.
Shaik
Shaik,
Last year when I attended I had to pay 190$ per person. so in your case it will be 570$. however, I am not sure if they have changed the rules any time recently. Please visit the Hyderabad consulate website for their specific rules. That would be more up to date information.
I attended visa interview at Hyd consulate with my family last month. $190 per person you will hv to pay at AXIS/CITI bank.
wait for lottery result > wait for the petition to get changed from IR > wait for RFE details > wait for your company to respond back to USCIS > wait for decision after RFERR
it’s a hell lot of waiting. my head is going crazy with all these. 🙁
still waiting to get approval from RFERR (since Oct-18)
Vermont Centre , Regular processing
ha ha ha mine is from aug and there are people who are waiting since july.
Your laughing why? We are all in the same boat why the hell would you laugh at another person waiting. Asshole!!
Hi Saurab/All,
I see the status as,
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.
My Question is, what is the difference between PDA and Decision. Does the above statement means that the application is approved or do i have any twists :(.
It means approve & no further action is required. You’re good to go.
Thanks Vikas 🙂
Hi Raj,
I have the same Situation. Oct 10th my petition changed to “Decision”. What your employer has to stay about this? Did they receive any emails from USCIS?
Hi No PDA,
I spoke to my employer and he said that he got the documents. He is yet to send them to me. Waiting for the same.
Hi,
Did u check with ur employer?
I checked with my employer and it seems they are yet to receive the document. How long it usually takes?
Hi,
I’ve checked with my employer on 24th Oct and he said they got the documents. But I’m based out in Hyderabad. They haven’t sent the documents yet. Waiting eagerly. Not sure how long it takes.
How long did it take for your employer/ attorney to receive the approved documents from USCIS ?
status changed on 10th Oct and on 24th Oct he said he got documents…
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?
How to track a service request to USCIS?
Thanks
Hi,
My H1B Petition was approved on July 23 2013 and my document got lost in mail in transiting from US to India. My employer filed I-824 petition to re-issue the duplicate I-794 receipt of approved petition. Now my new petition also got approved any I got duplicate papers also, but my case status shows on USCIS website under “Acceptance” status.
Do i need to wait till it goes to Post Decision Activity or can i schedule the visa interview now ? (I have all the documents required)
Thanks,
Jigar Tapkirwala
Please, everyone, let’s continue to share approval etc giving your serie, your center if possible. It helps a lot the ones who are waiting 🙂
Dear All,
I’m happy to say that i got approval last evening. It has been a long wait. This forum kept my hopes alive. Cheers to redbus2us and its members.
Notice date – April 8th
Strange status – Alien number changed sometime in May till August.
RFE – August 29th
RFE RR – October 18
PDA – Approval October 28th
Case number – WAC13143*****
I Wish you all the best.
Thanks,
Congrats Light!!
can you please mention the center name please?
My case number is WAC131435* at CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER
Salini,
It s the same centre as yours. You may probably get it in a few days. The WAC gets processed a bit faster than eac. Mine is regular processing.
Thank you for your positive reply 🙂
Hope for the best !!
Hi All,
Please update the details if any one gets approval today. 🙂
Thanks.
Waiting from sept 24th RFE RR. Dont know when it will get approved,
Hi ,
I am also RFERR since 24 Septem
EAC1314253—
REFRR from oct 3rd
WAC131435*
Waiting since Oct 2
Hi all…
My status is shown as Post decision activity….
RFE is answered in June.
Response review on July 17th
Approved on October 29th,
Regular processing…
from EAC center. EAC131465****
Thank you very much to all…
Hi RJ,
Did the status change from Response review to Decision or Post-Decision Activity?
Hi No PDA,
I see it is RFE response review to PDA.
Hi all! do you think that the shut down has slowed the work of USCIS? Were they closed?
no
All of you waiting in RR…chill guys….My RFE is still not submitted since August…hahaha… my employer wants to submit right papers(as though others have submitted wrong ones)….in 10 days my time will get over…so relaxxxxxxxx. Others are in more tense conditions :)))
Must be given for expert review…..my company also did the same….they only have to submit MSA for my RFE.
Hi All,
I had change of status from L1 to H1 and my visa got approved a month back. Right now my employer is not able to find any opportunities for me.
My L1B expires on 2nd Nov however I do have valid I94 for another year so can continue to work on L1 until then I guess however I am not sure if there is an end date by which I should be starting to work on H1B as after the shutdown and being end of year, job opportunities are very less 🙁
Supriya,
I am not sure COS works that way. you will have a max of 2 weeks from the Date of your COS approval to start working on your H1. Your employer may run paystubs for you even if you dont find a job, but, you cannot continue on L1 for more than 2 weeks from the date of your L1 to H1 approval. Saurabh, please guide.
Thanks Pradeep for your response.
Sourabh- can you please advise here?
Hi,
Yes, you can’t continue to work on in L1/I94, becasue your status got changed from L1toH1. So if COS approved (H1B approved) your L1/I94 will become invalid after 2 weeks.
Thanks,
Got the approval notice last night.
Rfe july 30th
RFE RR: Sep 20
Approval notice: Oct 28th
WAC131385****
Thanks to this forum for keeping hopes alive… great job everyone.
At what time you saw or update came? As i don’t check my status after 6pm
8 PM PST
Really?I am same like Vivek…I dont check after 5PM..8PM??Do they really work that long or its a kind of delayed automated mail?Did your status change in the website too at the same time?
Waiting on RFE RR since 16th July. Amazing but true.
Mine is in RFE response review from sep 11th.. Any body here as same as mine ??.
am waiting since Sep17th
aug 25
Oct 2
Sep 30th…Its driving me really crazy..I cant focus on anything..
Sep 16 th…California Center
oct 7
Hi all, I am a silent reader, and this forum helps me a lot everyday. my boyfriend is waiting for his approval, this wait is killing us.
He is still in RFE since 08/26…like a lot of you.
EAC13137XXXXX
He has stopped working for 1 year now, and he is worried about the future.
How much time do they take to send the approved letter after PDA ?
Please reply.
The approved letter was mailed on 18th Oct according to USCIS. but still attorney hasnt received it …
Any idea how long they take to issue this most awaited letter?
It can take upto a month or so. Also, it depends how soon your employer mail it to you.
In my case I’ve been waiting for my documents to receive past one month.
Keep checking with your employer/attorney.
Thanks
I don’t know what the f*** is the problem with USCIS. Why do they take hell lot of time to even send one document back to attorney.
Vikas bro…when did you get your approval. i mean the PDA status.
Please reply.
It went to PDA directly on 13th Sept’13. Regular Processing, EAC1313853*** Series. Since then I’ve been waiting for my documents.
Thanks
I checked in other forums.. Guess it takes 10 to 12 days .. anybody who has received the approval notice..please share ur time frame…
Can i work if i have not received my documents yet ?
No, we can’t work until we get the document. We need it to apply SSN after which we will be hired
What the hell is USCIS doing for the RFE cases? Why so much of variation for some cases getting approved in 15 days and some cases even after 1.5 months still in RR
My case is still in RFE RR from Sep 19th even though the response is provided by Sep 13th which is getting processed under VERMONT CENTER.
This kind of uncertainty towards the future career is literally killing!!!
Friend, i totally agree with you, I am also in same situation,my RFE is in RR since Oct 17th. we have no other way except to wait paitiently
Mate,Same case here.I have been waiting since Aug 15.cant do anything except to wait
Coz they wanna charge you PP money 🙂 smart USCIS
wait for lottery result > wait for the petition to get changed from IR > wait for RFE details > wait for your company to respond back to USCIS > wait for decision after RFERR
it’s a hell lot of waiting. my head is going crazy with all these. 🙁
still waiting to get approval from RFERR (since Oct-18)
Vermont Centre , Regular processing
I was in this situation and got approval in 1 month. This never ending waiting time made me crazy also and I almost forgot everything except my H1B. Finally got approval and after a long battle I came USA.
I hope you will get it soon and your dream will come true.