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 ?
AD / Regular processing at Vermont service center . Did any one receive receipt please update …Thanks
It will take some time for them to mail it to the lawyers. You can expect an answer next week.
Putting this info for all those like me who have applied to WAC – General Category – Normal Processing:
I tried to calculate how many applications are being processed each day by the WAC. So I dug the USCIS website with some approximate receipt numbers & found the below numbers:
For Apr-8 receipt numbers processed:
WAC1312750001 – WAC1312750418 = 418
WAC1312850001 – WAC1312851070 = 1070
Total = 1488
Let us reduce 5% as applications from other category: 1488 – 5% = 1413
Rounded to 1400 applications for Apr-8
For Apr-9 receipt numbers processed:
WAC1312851072 – WAC1312852851 = 1779
WAC1312950001 – WAC1312951853 = 1853
Total = 3632
Let us reduce 5% as applications from other category: 3632 – 5% = 3450
3450 applications for Apr-9
For Apr-10 receipt numbers processed:
WAC1312951855 – WAC1312953525 = 1670
WAC1313050001 – WAC1313053861 = 3861
Total = 5531
Let us reduce 5% as applications from other category: 5531 – 5% = 5254
5254 applications for Apr-10
As we see WAC has constantly increased the number of applications processed from Apr-8 to 10. If we assume that 5o% of the total applications i.e 42500 are to be processed by WAC then it would take them 6 more days to send the receipt number thru email/mail.
Anyone else doing any similar calculations please share your data or even verify the data I have posted.
So for all of us who have not received any update we have hopes till next mid-week, add another few days for the receipt to arrive thru mail for non-premium processing.
Hopes are still alive……Best of luck for all of us.!
can you send me the link for the above info?
Siva, This info is not an official post. I had done my own analysis by going thru the uscis.gov website & plugging in WAC numbers.
Hi Ajay,
Your calculation is perfect dude, we need to consider similar number for other three USCIS centers
LIN – Nebraska Service Center (LIN refers to Lincoln, Nebraska).
EAC – Vermont Service Center (old name: Eastern Adjudication Center).
SRC – Texas Service Center (old name: Southern Regional Center).
I have made similar calculation for Vermont Service Center, I can see EAC1312850001- EAC1312851247 (i.e 1247 applications/receipts processed till now)
I expect around 10-12K receipts processed till now (by Wednesday evening US time)
***This information is based on our knowledge and estimation, this may not be exact figure
All the best to you all
Tx
Ashok
mental peace*
Thanks for your precious information.
I used them to determine if USCIS started the generation of receipt letters for non PP applications. Here is what I found:
On April 10, USCIS started to send out the receipt notice for non PP petitions: This is proof of my arguments.
“…On April 10, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283…”[Can be check on USCIS.gov using this receipt number: WAC1313053859]
All the PP petition receipt notices were already sent out. You can see that the verbiage is different and looks like this:
“…On April 10, 2013, the 15-day premium processing clock started on your I129,PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. You will be contacted by the office that is processing your case when a decision is made or additional information or action is needed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Your premium processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case….” [Can be check on USCIS.gov using this receipt number: WAC1313053858].
So, if they really started send out the physical mail by April 10, some of non PP will receive their receipt by this Friday.
After further researches I found that my statements were wrong.
Do you have any receipt number or range starting with EAC and LIN?
EAC1313153909 Mine was this so this is an another range.
@H1b update. it was a PP or non PP?
PP @vermont.
Correction WAC is California.
One of my friend got today morning EAC1313251639 same from vermont.
Nope…most of my frendz said it will move directly from Acceptance to Post Decision Activity once its finished.
I am loosing my mental piece over this entire H1B lottery. I just hope to receive a receipt asap.
mental peace*
Friends !!
Write your prayer below , and pray for all the applied friends that they get
receipt from USICS .
Who so ever in you believe Ishwar, Allah, God, Vahe Guru , Bhagvan , etc etc etc
Do it, believe it !!!
Let all of us irrespective of caste, creed, religion get thro this lottery and succeed in H1 approvals. Jai Shri Ram!!
I received an email from my company’s lawyer that my petition (Masters cap, PP, Cali office) won the lottery around 10:30am PST.
Good luck to everyone and stay strong!
Won the lottery ???
I got my receipt number from my attorney this evening at 4:30 pm EST
Masters – Vermont – PP
But USCIS sent this info to my attorney yesterday night 8:30 pm EST.
Hang in there and be patient. Good Luck to everyone
Hi guys!! I applied regular quota premium
Processing. I am not sure which service center.
I haven’t heard anything yet. Did most of regular
Quotas get an email or only master quota’s are
Getting the email?
No, one knows. till USCIS updates on that.
USCIS sending emails who have applied under premium processing.
If you are in PP you will receive an email…MS/Regular Quota does’t matter
Anybody received confirmation receipt for Regular Cap, general processing (not PP)?
if not then when they gonna start providing ?
It take time to know under Regular Cap, general processing. Because USCIS need to mail the receipt copy to corresponding address.( attorney/employer).
you can expect in next week.
Just got receipt from Vermont service center at 3:45 CST. Masters’s +PP
Need not get panic.The receipt notices still on their way.All the best!!!
I just got an email having receipt number from my lawyer for my PP application.
Hang in there guyz. We all will get through this lottery. Just have faith in god.
Hello –
I got my EAC # this afternoon. Does that mean I am selected in lottery or it is just an indication that my application is received by USCIS?
u r selected in the lottery.
Just got an email from fragomen.
Acceptance status. PP + GENERAL QUOTA
Hey MM! Do you know which service center dispatched your receipt?
Just got my receipt from CSC – Master’s+PP
They are still sending out receipts. Hope for the best and Good Luck to all 🙂
Acceptance state means, selected in lottery?
I just Got mine…. Best of luck to you all…
Just got my receipt from CSC – regular+PP
its weird that the receipt states ‘Date received’ as 04/08/2013
I dont know what that means
Now another big wait for final approval
hold on tight guys – i have a feeling USCIS has selected lot of applications (including the backup for rejections) lot of my frends have received too. jst a matter of time you will receive your receipts. just hang on there
04/08/2013 means April 8th dude.
You lucky, Congrats!
🙂 that much I understand Chandu
obviously the receipt was not received on 04/08. b’cos its a Monday and people did not receive any receipt that day
May be they have sent it to you on April 8th.
Applied for masters quota Premium (Vermont Service Center) processing…
haven’t heard anything yet, that means I’m not selected?
Not necessarily. I received mine today. They are still sending out receipts. Hope for the best.
I am in the same boat dude.. No magic word yet. Waiting is killing me now.. 🙁
Seems like people who got selected have received email receipt. How about people who didn’t get selected? Will there be an email notifying the result?
Nope, they will return all the applications by end of this month.
So if I don’t receive my PP receipt today by email, I am basically rejected?
Not sure of that, i think you can wait till this weekend.
Ok thanks. Keep my fingers crossed now.
Guys, just now received receipt number in Email. CA Service center Masters PP.
harry, one clarification: does getting a receipt mean that one is at least selected thru the lottery or is it that that all the applicant (1,24,000) would receive a receipt whether rejected or slected? what deos ur attorney say?
Yup, if u get a receipt number you are selected in the lottery and your application will be sent to further processing.
Thanks.
Any regular processing receipt updates??
Any regular processing receipt updates?
Regular procesing people will get mail may be late this week or next week,,, that was i heard.
So, is it like regular processing ppl will not get email notification ???
looks like
Nice information here added that is why I come across and read the new information about all visas here. People of US and other region in the world need such information where all the facts and faqs are cleared very thoroughly and comprehensively.
http://www.h1base.com/visa/work/H1Bvisareform%20/ref/1756/
just go through, i don’t know …is this true or not..
The Act is true but if it gets passed in upcoming week, it’ll be effective starting from next year cap. It won’t apply for this one 🙁
Is it confirmed that whoever has received a “receipt” has been selected by USCIS in the lottery guaranteed?
Once selected in lottery, it should not be a problem as long as your application is good and valid. You should be able to get it approved in the stipulated time.
Received the receipt today. Mine was premium processing, hence got the confirmation through email to my lawyer. Regular cases I heard will be notified by post to lawyer office. Good luck to all the waiting guys.
I have filed in regular PP.Haven’t heard anything from my employer. I don’t know attorney details, neither to which service center it is filed.Any ways to get that details?
Any ideas if the petition is not chosen, how long does it take them to return it. (Regular cap COS PP)
Hi
Anyone received Mail or receipt number for Regular quota with premium processing ?
Yes, got it today.
Hi, congrats!! Do you mind telling us which center did you filed to and when you received the receipt number?
Thanks! And congrats again!
Yes, it was California. Good luck to you too.
Yes, I got it too. Regular, PP, CA center.
Hi,
I applied in the Masters Quota, Premium Processing and I haven’t heard from my lawyer yet. Is this bad news?
Thanks,
SU
I got my receipt…MS-PP-Vermont
Just received an email from attorney stating that the petition has been selected for the processing. Phewww..big relief
Master Quota…premium processing
good luck yall!!
I just got my receipt, Masters Quota – Premium Processing – Vermont Processing Center
Did anyone get receipt for Masters Cap (regular processing) from Vermont Processing Center?
Nope. Probably next week.
Thank You.
I think applicants with regular processing will receive decision via mail. Is that correct?
Yes, you are correct.
Premium Processing candidates only receive receipt info both by mail and email
One of my colleague got his receipt. ADE Premium..Vermont
Hopefully its done quickly for regular processing guys too.. Pls update this page ones we start getting regular ones update
Please start updating this page once regular applications are getting any update…
Masters, Normal Processing, Vermont, expecting an answer late this week or early next.
did anyone get receipts from CA center??
My application was filed to CA Center, and I just got my receipt. Best of lucks to you!
Was it under PP and masters?
Yes and no. It was under PP and non-master.
Me too! What a relief!
Has anybody in the general processing received any acknowledgement yet? Pls update when somebody does, especially the EAC center.
Guys just got a notification of approval for MS quota under premium processing. Thanks for all the support. I hope the luck prevails on everyone who deserves this.
If the Premium Processing is supposed to start on 04/15/2013. How can you get a notification of approval.
Are you saying that you received the receipt number?
Yes sorry I meant Receipt.
Guys just for a notification of approval for MS quota under premium processing. Thanks for all the support. I hope the luck prevails on everyone who deserves this.
Hi
For Regular applications if it is through the lottery,when will we except the receipt number??
Guys,
I applied for premium and my receipt number is generated.
Will keep you guys updated.
Best of luck everyone!
Hi, How did you hear from USCIS? through lawyer or employer? I have also applied for premium processing and so far did not hear anything… Let me know if there is any way to check it out
No need to ask. If you haven’t heard anything, that means you are not selected.
Anyway, I wish you best of luck.
My attorney called me.
FYI : I was in the Master’s quota.
And attorney told me that it takes anywhere between 1-3 weeks to get the receipt number.
thnx for reply… this H1b lottery testing patience and we just can not do anything but to wait…
My lawyer emailed me with the receipt number. Don’t worry too much, I think you have till this Friday to get your receipt number if you applied for premium processing. I hope you will get yours soon.
Anybody received confirmation receipt for Regular Cap, general processing (not PP)?
Finally here comes the golden words!!! Thank you guys for the support and advice!!!
What is that Golden words Mr.AK ?
Let us know the golden words to enjoy with you
Congratulations!!
Anybody got the Receipt number for Premium Processing ?? Please see the below link..
http://redbus2us.com/h1b-visa-2014/
Sorry below link ,
http://www.usavisanow.com/h-1b-quota-premium-processing-receipts/
One of my friend got notification from his attorney that his application is selected for processing
Was he on premium process or regular?
He was on premium processing
Premium processing will start from April 15th, how come application will be selected?
Yes you are correct, Chandra,… How come people say that their PP application has been selected 🙁
Hello everyone.
Don’t be angry to each other because of USCIS cap. It’s not our fault. I wish all good luck and be chosen by the lottery.
look at this
The work visa shortage is likely to raise costs in the short term for Indian firms like Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Wipro which are heavy users of H-1B visas. Indian companies say they will have to turn to short-term US hires to fill job vacancies, which will cost more.
Software people’s are real fuckers !!!!
They ruined alll !!!!!
They should sit at their home land to fuck the existing companies !!!
Engineers, architects where do we go ?????
This is is completely fucking unfair !!!!
Stop bitching. Its not peoples fault! USCIS approves their H1B which means they are genuine ones…. more demand more supply…get a life bro
“Software People’s ” ?? .. Do I need say more?
Please learn English before going to US …..
Hey guys, USCIS release a press with the total number of applications, and stated that have already done the lottery.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c91dea8c9eadd310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
Here you have today news from USCIS http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c91dea8c9eadd310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
Hi I applied for H1B this year.I got an email fro my attorney saying
Unfortunately, the H-1B cap was filled last week. In addition, the LCA was still processing so your application cannot be counted towards this year’s H-1B cap.
Can you guys please suggest me what is my next possible step to continue my work with the company.My opt is expiring on Aug15
Can I go to India and work for my company as a contractor or full time employee.If yes,May I know the process for that
Thanks
sorry posted in wrong forum
АБСОЛЮТНО ПОДДЕРЖИВАЮ ПРЕДЫДУЩИЙ ПОСТ!!! ГОУ-ГОУ ИНДИЯ!!!
That’s interesting… My prev post was deleted, however it contains nothing wrong, but apologies. So once again, sorry guys, I was a bit of out of my mind. Actually it doesn’t matter who are you or what you do. We’re all in the same boat : Indians, Russians, Turkish, Chinese ; IT guys, engineers, architects, designers – waiting for the visa. And also it doesn’t matter whether or not you’ve done your degree in US. The opportunity should be given only for genuine high skilled/experienced specialists.
Best of luck everyone with the lottery.
If LCA is still under processing than how can you say that you applied H1 this year ? Are you planned to apply or what ? Please be specific.
Zaebali pidori vonyuchie.
If you are a PhD or your company can prove you are extraordinary you can go for O1 or if your company exists in INDIA they can get you L1 – some options other than green card
лол, ну вы даете, ребята. Хотя я согласен так-то 😀
I think Russians are also an immigrant to USA…or someone who knows English wanted to post the mssg in Russian language.. Hmmmmm.
Ok. Anyway…
Its just H1B Visa, if that get rejects, it doesnt mean that Indians are not highly qualified….
If a person is highly qualified for a job, he can come back in L1A/L1B/Business Visa or again come back in H1B next year.
Its the Job Opportunity given by the Us gov and recruited by US citizen.
Saikiran Boberoi Shaik,
If you are eligible for OPT extension then that’s one option for you. You can work for the company from outside US as well. This is something you and your employer will have to discuss and there are no US immigration laws that impact this.
oh i am kindof in the same situatiom..can u tell me which forum is it where we can discuss such stuff…n wat r u palnning to do after aug15???my opt gets over too…is thr ne way we can continue with the same job ..i m working through a contractor….
Join some school. I’m no expert but just thought this would give you more time to stay in the US. Better check with an attorney.
Did anybody receive a Receipt no. ?
Not yet buddy..!! but will start receiving soon…!
Now since our fate has been decided with this stupid process. Can someone please provide suggestion on
With the maths in play now of 104K figure how USCIS will take care of the 59200 number for general quota (as 5800 goes to the Chile and Singapore folks) do they anticipate X number of applications are going to have issues in terms of incorrectness and then they will utilize the left out applications once again in the general count. It seems not to be the case but I just wanted to ask from you all.
The press release from USCIS today lays out the types of applications it will continue to receive and applications from Chile/Singapore is not one of them. This leads me to think they might select more than 59200 applications, should the number from Chile/Singapore be less than 5800. They also say – “USCIS used a computer-generated random selection process (commonly known as a “lottery”) to select a sufficient number of petitions needed to meet the caps of 65,000 for..”
What do you think?