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 ?
Anyone in the similar situation?
On April 15, 2013, the 15-day Premium Processing clock stopped on your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER.
My lawyer said he did not receive any notice yet.
hi mine was in exact same situataion and it went to approved after an hour
Thanks for the response anu. And Congrats!
exactly same thing happened to me this morning. …it went to approved after an hour
I got my H1B approved today. California center. Masters. PP. My anxiety ends here. phew…
Good Luck to all.
Hi Maddy,
Thank you and how long it will take to get our receipts.
My employer is saying it will take 1-3 weeks but some of them are start getting the receipts.
Guys just received a notice for H1B. Mine is Advanced Degree — Regular— Vermont Service Center. My employer just received a notice at around 1 PM EST.
By regular mail.
Hi Everyone,
I am on Regular Quota/Regular processing.Did anyone get receipts on it.This Waiting is very tough time for me.I lost the hope.If I am Not through the lottery,
I have to search for Masters admissions,plz share me some info regarding Masters/cpt/opt.
Thanks in Advance.
Hi Sowmya,
Still many people haven’t got any response including me so lets wait.Goodluck!
Hi Everyone,
I Am on Regular Quota/Regular Processing.Did anybody get receipts?This Waiting is very tough time.If I am not through the lottery.
I have to Search for college admissions.Anyone plz share me the info regarding MASTERS/CPT/OPT……..
Thanks in Advance
Received the receipt today. Advanced degree/ Regular processing/ Vermont center. Wishing all other hopeful applicants all the best.
My employer received the receipt today!!! AD/Regular/CSC
Hi Sai,
May I ask your employer received it by mail?
And which state you are?
Thank you!!
Any one know about RP/ MASTERS CSC. Were they already out?
No updates yet even I am in same boat but I applied in vsc one of my friend told that her application got selected.
did she applied in Vermont too?
yes she did and we applied on the same day. I Was worried why I haven’t got any response.
Did she get the receipt from email or mail?
Thank you.
My employer notified her stating that money was deducted from bank and hence her application got selected.
Got it.
My employer also told me the check was encashed on Apr 8.
Hope I can get the receipt via mail soon.
Good luck!
Thank you!!
Is yours regular/PP?
Did u applied for Advanced degree?
Hi Maddy,
Mine is Advanced degree and regular processing.
You may also ask your company whether the check was cashed or not.
Hi York,
Thanks for the reply. I checked with the employer he told I have to wait till end of this week don’t know exactly whats going on ,I was really tensed.
Hi Maddy,
All the best to you.
You can get it!!
Hi York,
Thanks for ur wishes will update you if I get any response.
Hi Maddy,
I just got the email from my lawyer that they got the receipt from regular mail, now my application status under initial review.
Truly hope you can get it asap.
Good luck!!
Congrats!
Dont know anything yet but hopefully i will get it.Keep us posted.
Hi York,
Finally got the receipt number today thanks for your wishes.
I don’t think its done yet. I am guessing CSC is bit slow, and do you have any of the latest receipt number generated today. Lets keeping hoping :).
Any one Regular + Regular + CSC today?
last evening attorney got the receipt : Regular/Regular/Vermont
Vermont received the application on 1st April.
big relief !
Did you mean regular processing, not advanced degree?
Thanks!
Yes !
Great news! Congrats!! I’m the same, but Cali center. Got an email from a lawyer yesterday, saying that we may not hear anything till sometime in May..
Did your attorney got the receipt from mail?
May I ask which city you are?
Thank you!
which state do you belong to? just checking if there are any state related impacts in order of the processing apps.
hey,
I am regular regular too.. any idea if anyone else has received it ? in RR category?
Are there any hopes?
Thanks
Did some one from Syntel in (Mumbai,Pune,Chennai,GGN) India received any confirmation regarding H1B filing and acceptance of application in Lottery? Kindly confirm.
http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/summary-of-immigration-innovation-act-of-2013/
http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/us-immigration-bill-to-increase-h1b-visa-may-hit-indian-firms-113041600117_1.html
will this impact petitions which are rejected in lottery system?
My employeer filed H1B on first April 2013. Last update they said they have not heard anything back from USCIS.
This wait is killing very slowly…I wish i could get it!!!!
When will this waiting time come to an end? Every single day is equal to year. Hope everyone gets selected. Good luck. May God bless us
http://www.usavisanow.com/receipt-notices-for-fy2014-h-1b-cap-cases/
According to this update, uscis won’t release any information about regular processing until May.
Thanks @RJ, its a helpful note…
Hi Everyone,
Have been reading this blog for last few weeks and its good to see people helping each other and providing emotional support. I completely understand that the wait and watch mode is gruelling, but it is my sincere urge to all of you to look at life from a holistic perspective and be happy with what you have and enjoy your life as of today. This day/moment will never come back. Leave it to God to decide what comes out of lottery as he will always do things good for you, no matter how much we feel it is bad currently, but in the hindsight its always for good. Nothing in this world is so bad or good that we should drive ourselves crazy, be it personal or professional. Kill the fear before fear kills you. And I say this after getting sacked from a job in US last year and going through the pain of being jobless and relocating. You need to just keep your tempo high and face life strongly and confidently, with a smile and hope which others can get inspiration from. You will do your bit before leaving this planet.
Would like to end with this quote below from Adam Smith and wish the best to all of you. Take care and be happy. Never give up.
“The great source of both the misery and disorders of human life, seems to arise from over-rating the difference between one permanent situation and another. Some of those situations may, no doubt, deserve to be preferred over others: but none of them can deserve to be pursued with that passionate ardour which drives us to violate the rules either of prudence or of justice; or to corrupt the future tranquillity of our minds, either by shame from the remembrance of our own folly, or by remorse from the horror of our own injustice.”
Really inspirational..Thanks your words have given me relief..as i was also tensed from so many days.
hi there,
It is so great to see that we still have people like you in our society who cares for others. God bless you. Thanks
Hi Guys,
Any one got the receipt No. for AD/Regular Processing/ VSC?
Please update if anyone got receipt.
Has any one got any updates on regular processing/ regular quota ?
In the same boat. Waiting…
I came to know from my employer today that money is not been cashed from the bank yet. So I am done. No more hope. I am regular and pp. I am desperately down to the earth. Now I have to find the college n get the admission. Still good luck u all…
Let’s keep in touch.. we can find college together or exchange helpful information….
has anyone seen case moved from acceptance to Initial Review satage – Regular Q/PP?
Mine is showing under acceptance since 10th April.
Mine just changed to Initial Review this morning and just got approved half hr ago. And it was from April 8th. So I think it might take about 2 more days for your case to change to initial review
Thanks Buddy !! Congrats !!
hi
mine was april 8th. it got approved yesterday afternoon
Today is the happiest day of all so far! My application just got approved. I wish you all the best!
Congrats! Can u tell us which service center and which category? Thanks!
it’s regular cap, premium processing and California center
Just received an email from my attorney that the check was not cashed. Does that mean my application was not selected in the lottery? or USCIS still cashing the visa fee checks?
FYI..
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nri/visa-and-immigration/us-immigration-bill-to-increase-h1b-visa/articleshow/19581635.cms
When they say for fiscal year 2014, would it include this year’s applications too? In short would it apply to us?
This is just a proposal. It has not been approved and made into a law yet. This approval might take months. I don’t think it applies to current filing process.
California center /AD/regular process…. still haven’t get any thing.. want to cry..:(….anyone in the same situation gets any reply?
Did anybody got any mail/email today(16th Apr) from California for PP? Give me some hope…
Already crying
Same case here as well.. RR/AD/CA no news so far.. my head is gonna burst any time..
Anyone received receipt today from California center for regular quota regular processing?
Anyone know the latest receipt from CSC?
Regular cap, regular processing, CSC……..anyone got any news
@Harinder: No, not yet. I’m AD cap though. I don’t lot of receipts from CSC.
so hopes are still alive ?
Hi Harinder,
Yes hopes are still alive most of advanced/regular quota for regular processing are still waiting for the result it might take one more week to know our results that’s what my attorney said. Keep up hopes!
thanks Maddy
Did anybody got any mail/email today(16th Apr) from California for PP? Give me some hope…
BREAKING NEWS. CASE STARTED TO BE APPROVED FOR PP.
sample WAC1313053859.
From where did you got the information. People let us know also from where
you get the receipt number by center information ?
Thanks
By applying a plotting algorithm. you can check the case status on USCIS.com
what algorithm, there has to be some link from where people says that VT center has processed so and so receipt number,….
Mine got approved yesterday afternoon Vermont pp / regular
Congratulation!!!
Please let us know whether you are on regular or masters quota? Also let us know the received date of your petition or the first five digit something like 13132 or 13133?
I didn’t get you,could u please tell us what do u mean by that?
By guessing base on some logics
hi mine got approved yesterday vermont
Congratulation!!!
Please let us know whether you are on regular or masters quota? Also let us know the received date of your petition or the first five digit something like 13132 or 13133?
The check of my wife’s application (H-4, it was sent with my H-1 application) has been cashed by VSC filed office today’s morning.
Do you guys think I passed through the lottery?
But I haven’t got any receipts yet.
I am AD/RP.
Yes.
what about your H1B check, are they encashed or only H4 check is encashed ?
Hi Guys…I finally got my EAC, RC/PP/VSC.
My lawyers got the email on April 11,Thursday night..but unfortunately they sent me today..its a big relief
Hi friends,
Did any one got updates regarding regular processing masters quota please update.This wait period is killing me .
Some people who applied at Vermont Service Center on with Non PP received their hardcopy email receipts.
email receipts heard that regular processing people will get receipts through mail?
Yes.
I just spoke with my employer, neither they received the package back (rejection) nor the cheque been submitted to bank ! This wait is frustrating.
Which Service Center?
Hey Guys,
Finally got the call from employer that the check got encashed but has not received official mail notice. Looks like it got selected in lottery.
I am AD/RP/VSC
Relieved!!!
That’s good news.
I’m also AD/RP/VSC, still waiting.
Feel like since it’s beyond my control, it’s not my worry.
I believe anything happens for the right reason.
Congratulations
Vermont .. PP .. AD .. still waiting .. I think I should lose hope now?
Don’t loose hope. I am also in same boat waiting for receipt#
AD/PP/VSC
Are We Sure that this Lottery process is a Fare one. I mean how do we know what they are processing , may be they are processing applications on the order they received till 3rd or 4rth of April to see if they reach 65 k or they are sorting on base of companies because they cant afford that one company eg TCS, Infosys , Wipro who have applied get minimal Visa .Does anybody knows the Criteria of Lottery !!!!
There is no transparency. My doubt has always been that. They might have considered first few days and rejected the applications filed on 4th n 5th. When there is no transparency, we can only assume.
no that is not the case, my h1b was filed on 5th and I got the receipt
Latest Receipt Number as of 4/15 9:56 pm CST (Vermont) is: EAC1313654320
The Latest one is For Regular or for PP.. Any info on that…?
Regular
How you are sure that it is Regular ? any way to find out that from the reciept number?
Latest Receipt Number as of 4/15 9:56 pm CST is: EAC1313654320
I got email on april 11 from uscis that my application is accepted.
My employer applied under premium processing. I hold engineering and ms degree from india.
Has any one received rejection notices via email/mail yet?
I’m waiting on either an acceptance/rejection for Reg/PP/VSC , sleepless nights .
Should I give up hope 🙁
Hi everyone…
I hav a question..my wife just received her petition I797C “notice of action” with EAC no. for her H4 visa. But I hav not received anything for my H1B. Wondering how…will it be same EAC no. or diff. do they sent separate letters for H1B and their dependents??
kindly reply…
Did your wife get receipt by mail or email? Did she get it directly at your home address or through your employers attorney?
If she received this directly, it is likely that your receipt number will be with the attorney. It will be the same receipt number probably.
She received it directly from USCIS on the form I797C. Does that mean that we were selected in the lottery and i should get my letter soon?
That’s what I would think. Check with your attorney.
Was your case regular or premium processing? I presume your case is masters.
Thanks for you reply. I will check with my attorney tomorrow morning.There must be more people in my kind of situation.
My case was Master’s and regular processing at Vermont Centre.
Hey-
Your wife is on H4. USCIS will send receipt notice to all dependant. Primary Petioner notice will be sent to Attorney. You have different receipt #.
My case is also the same as SM. I checked with attorney but they did not receive anything yet. I’m tensed.
SM,
What did your attorney tell you?
My case is also the same as SM. I checked with attorney but they did not receive anything yet. I’m tensed.
SM,
What did your attorney tell you?
please reply..I am little tense about it…
Just saw the GOLDEN WORDS…
“On April 15, 2013, this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was approved and we sent you an e-mail notice”
Hope everybody’s petition gets Approved (especially the Advance Degree holders)
Thanks for all the Support!
strange..
my wife received her EAC no. today for H4 but I havn’t received any information for my H1B visa approval…mine was AD/regular/vermont
can anyone tell me what is the heading of notice
In my wife;\’s case its written “This notice does not grant any immigration status or benefit”
My case is also the same as you. I checked with attorney but they did not receive anything yet. I’m tensed.
What did your attorney tell you?
any one from california center , advance degree + regular process —- get receipts !!
Hey guys,
I do want to share my happiness to you all.
I received my receipt today after day and night waiting..
I am in a regular processing, in master quota. I think I am one of the first lucky guys who receive receipt on Regular Processing. I want to make a good wish for you who haven’t heard any good news yet—-the good news is around the corner waiting for you.
Chris
Congrats.
please tell us which service center? when did you filed? when was application received?
what is the actual language in the receipt notice? can you also plz tell us your receipt number for our reference.
Thanks
PP or non PP?
Reciepy Number does’t guarantee you the VISA. !!! Just Saying….
Latest PP vermont number:
EAC1313653252
new regular number from USCIS site , received on 8th and initial review
EAC1313653230
How do you get these numbers ?
I like the name H1DENGU 😉
My employer his attorney didnot do premium processing as it was clearly mentioned on USCIS page that they will not accept any petitions filed with PP. and now I get to see that most ppl filed in PP. Now I am clueless. I applied uder masters quota + regular process. still no news , no receipt no. I am slowly loosing hope …does that mean mine not selected. How and when will I know ?/ any updates
I’m PP but I just got my receipt a few minutes ago… They sent the mail on 10th, and it took 5 days for the mail to arrive. So, don’t lose hope, your receipt is on the way.
SG,
Actually USCIS never said that they will not accept PP petitions. What they said was that even if petition is filed w/ PP, the PP clock will not start until April 15. Your employer/attorney understood it wrong.
EAC1313653067
Wooooop! Another PP! WOOOOP!