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Flash News Update :
- May 5th : USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery. They have announced it on their twitter and facebook pages.
- April 18th : USCIS announced that they will begin H1B FY 2015 premium processing from April 28th, 2014. Previously they announced that they will begin, ‘no later than April 28th’. They just clarified that. You can read on USCIS website
- April 11th : USCIS announced that it received about 172,500 petitions for the H1B Visa 2015 Quota. Read USCIS : 172,500 Received – H1B Lottery Summary
- April 7th : USCIS H1B Visa 2015 Cap Reached on April 7th.
H1B Visa 2015 – Latest News Updates , Articles
- Applying for H1B 2015 ? Read : Step by Step Plan to Apply for H1B 2015
- How to find H1B Visa 2015 Sponsors ? Various Options
- H1B Visa 2015 Lottery Prediction – USCIS Data, Trend, Analysis
- USCIS Official News Release : H1B FY 2015 Petitions Accepted from April 1st. Summary
Looking for H1B Cap Daily Updates ? Check H1B Visa 2015 Cap count Updates Page
Frequently Asked Questions about H1B Visa FY 2015
When will H1B Visa 2015 Season Begin ?
USCIS accepted H1B Visa 2015 applications from April 1st, 2014. They had the window open for 5 working days. USCIS stopped accepting H1B Petitions for FY 2015 from Monday April 7th as more applications were received than the required cap of 85,000 petitions.
What would be the Cap count for H1B Visa 2015 quota ?
No changes to the H1B Cap for FY15, the immigration reform discussions did not go through, the cap limit remained same as last year.
- Regular H1B Quota : 65,000
- Masters H1B Quota : 20,000
- It is to be noted that 6,800 visas every year are set aside for Singapore and Chile Free trade agreement filings, which is called as H1B1 program.
Would there be lottery for H1B Visa 2015 ?
We had H1B visa Lottery for fiscal year 2014. USCIS received about 172,500 petitions for FY 2015 . Our predictions were right, you can read the article H1B Visa 2015 Lottery Prediction analysis
How soon should I start planning for H1B Visa 2015 ?
[ Updated : H1B Sesaon is over for FY 15, plan for next year FY 2016 ] Well, there is nothing like too early… Getting a good H1B Sponsor can be a challenge these days. You need to find a job that fits your profile and find a sponsor that has a job for you. Some employers want to test out the capabilities of the candidate before they plan to sponsor H1B Visa. Typically, they would like students with masters from US work for them on internship or co-op. If they like the candidate then they will sponsor H1B visa. If you are planning to land in US from overseas countries like India, it could be even challenging to find a good sponsor. Maybe you would need to work with global IT services companies and make your way up. It can involve lot of internal process to get the process initiated… You are never early…. Read Step by Step Plan to Apply for H1B 2015
How do I find Sponsors for H1B visa 2015 ?
This is probably the most asked question. It can be a challenge to find a good sponsor. We have written quite a few articles on this topic. The fundamental concept of finding a good employer does not change. You can use our H1B Visa Sponsors Database and search for sponsors in a city or zip code. Check out the above links under 2015 latest news and updates for the current year’s article to find sponsors. You can also, read our last year’s article : How to find H1B Visa sponsors, avoid fraud
What would be the H1B Filing fee for Fiscal year 2015 ?
There has not been any changes in the filing fee for the past couple of years. It did not change for fiscal year 2014. The H1B Visa 2015 filing fee can range anywhere from $1,575 to $4,325 based on the size of the company (number of employees ). Also, the attorney fee can range from $700 to $3000. If you go for premium processing again that is $1225. You can check out the detail break up of fee at : H1B Visa Filing Fee Details – Who Pays for What ?
H1B Visa Immigration Reform – CIR – Proposed Changes ? The comprehensive immigration reform has not passed yet. But, lets say, if it gets passed, the below changes may happen.
- Annual H1B Cap will be increased from 65,000 per year to 110,000. If exteme demand, it can go up to a maximum of 180,000.
- The H1B quota for STEM degree holders from American Schools will increase from 20,000 to 25,000
- H1B Visa fees can up to USD $10,000.
- More stringent rules on H1B visa adjudication.
- Mandatory LCA posting on DOL website for at least 30 days, before it is certified.
You can read Summary of CIR – Immigration reform – H1B Visa and Green Card . We will keep you posted with updates on CIR and H1B visa changes for this year, if any. Did I miss anything ? Do you have any other questions ?
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Yesterday evening, my attorney sent me an email regarding the rejection notice. I applied under AD/PP/VT category. My company filed only one H1B this year. Even though, I knew that I was not selected around May first week, I still had remote hope. Yesterday was my little one’s birthday. Thankfully, I saw the email message on my phone around 11 pm after the small party.
I wish that I received this email about 45-60 days back. It could have saved 86400 minutes of mental torture. I thought I will be getting a generic letter without name. I was surprised to see a letter with my name and company and it said that I was not selected in the random lottery. It also has a receipt number of a different format.
I will never forget the words “receipt number” in my life. It has caused so much hope, anxiety and disappointment every day for the past 60 days. On a lighter note, I was waiting for this “receipt number” for several days and finally I got one meant for a different purpose (rejection) instead of the preferred (selected) one.
This notice officially ends my H1B application process. Now, I will begin working on backup plans.
All the best guys/gals !
So sad to hear about your rejection!All the best with your back up plan.
I empathise with you coz i have felt the same previous year, and this year too its going to be same. Although this time i’m more experienced in terms of going through this rejection phase, so pain is less but nevertheless disappointment persists.
I am in the same boat as you. I started working towards my backup plans a week or two ago however not having a firm yes/no was not letting me commit to anything definitive.
I am now not looking back. If its meant to be, it will happen later. If not, well, I am happy to move to India (fortunately the field am considering is up and coming) while still keeping an eye out for boosting skills that still keep my prospects up for next year.
Good luck! And as they say, may the odds be forever in your favor! (ok that was Hunger Games , but you get the point)!.
I hear you, feels the same when i contacted my employer yday and she said we are waiting to receive your rejected packet now since i didnt make it to lottery.
belated bday wish..god bless, please do share some backup plans….
I am in the same boat.
I can feel your pain. I am tired of even complaining about all the misuse of H-1B.
All hard work left to the fate of lottery. One thing I can always say is all this hard work will not go in vain. It will be paid off in form or another.
For all others who got “lottery” through unfair means will have to pay for it soon!! That won’t last for them.
Anyways, I wish all genuine & fake candidates will get what they deserve.
Is there still hope that I might get picked up in lottery?? I know most of the people will laugh but I still have faith that miracle do happen
good luck usgrad with your backup plans
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Hello,
My attorney told me that Cap-Gap allows ONLY to stay in US and NOT for working.
is this true. Please respond.
Thank you.
if your OPT expired prior to submission of your H-1b Application, then yes. If your OPT expires after you got the cap gap extension was applied to your status, your work authorization should’ve been extended as well
1) If your OPT expires before April 1 then Cap-gap only allows you to stay in the US but no employment authorization (given you’re still on grace period).
2) If your OPT expires after April 1 but before October 1, then Cap-gap allows you to be employed with the following condition:
A: With h1b receipt notice (selected in lottery), OPT and employment authorization is extended until September 30. H1b will start October 1. So you won’t have a gap of unemployment.
B: You have not received the h1b receipt yet, then your preliminary cap-gap extension allows you to work until June 1 only. You’re unlawfully working right now otherwise.
Hi Splendtek guys, Anyone got receipt?
Not yet, still waiting.
Rajesh, did your check get cashed?
Yes it got encashed last month and still waiting for the receipt.
Okay, thank you. Same situation with me too.
Splendtek informed they didn’t update names on last 40 applications cheques they processed and I was one among the 40. Now they say, some cheques were cashed but they don’t know whose got cleared as they didn’t track it.
Do you know when we’ll come to know about the status from them.
I really don’t know how is this possible..the check got deducted and still no receipt..:(
Same situation Rajesh..I dont whats going on..
Any news from splendtek..??
Hey..I was informed that my check my deducted a month back..Still did not hear about the receipt number..Is this the same case with you?
Still waiting..Check got deducted a month back
Have not heard about receipt..Check deducted a month back
any1 from Urooj LLC? got any update? still waiting n hoooppppiiinnnngggg
Speak with Salman about it
My Employer applied no-ad pp H1-b,till now no update. whats do you guys think
Thankyou
Hello guys,
My company is based on California, and is a quite small. Its just applied 2 H1b this year. Until now I didn’t received any update of the lawyers, even the check weren’t cashed yet.
What do you guys thing about? is there any hope for my case?
Non Advanced regular processing.
Tks
1) Does any one knows how many petitions integral has filed this time.
2) Also have the people who have got rejects notified?
any update from infy? Is there any hope left?
No Hopes left.. Pinged someone from GI and they said very minimal updates left. (which dint sound like correct info). I think its over.
Any update from integral???
2 Rejects till now… No accept infomation yet.
Do you think there is any hope with integral. I have another good offer here in India but still waiting for updates from them.
They definitely did not applied hundreds of applications like bug corporate Infosys, TCS… so no reason for them to delay communication.. I believe most of their applications are rejected and they will receive rejected apps in next 1-2 weeks….
But as some action they had seen on cheques they submitted so hopeful to hear few selections as well… but majority are reject for sure.
Other offers you can delay by 1-2 weeks?
In cts,
Any one got rejection package last week or this week?
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Any update from Mobuz? They are not even answering to my calls now.
Updates please…
TCS guys is the new list out
Yes..FDFU sent all the approved names. I think every Friday FDFU is getting new list and publishing on every Tuesday.
Time out…lost all hopes…
One of my frnd selectd from TCS Hyd, he just update to me..but i dnt know the details and am from diff company…
Dont worry. Lots of round still remaining. It will come.
And the f*ing wait ends…. I got my rejected packet back. So I can sleep peacefully starting today
NonAd/Reg/CA
All the best for those still waiting
which company?
About the “Initial Review” status, I know if you’re not pp, you’ve to wait for a longer time than the ones who paid pp. My question is, if you’re officialy able to work in US since 1st of October when your visa is ready, does that mean that the visa will be ready before this date? Or this is only for the ideal case, and they’re possibilities to be waiting even for longer time before have the H1B ready?
Spaans.
Before October is the Ideal case. Cases that go into RFE will take longer to process depending on the case.
Uth jao bhaiyo ab waqt a gaya hai kuch karne ka,
Plan B is Waitng to Execute, Totally lost with this H1B waited 8 Months for getting result and now no hike got HVC in rating today …Every Thing Lost this year sucked e completetely.
1. Girl rejected the proposal.
2. Girl’s father rejected than.
3. Screemed hard from DM for delivery after workin 12 hours a day.
4. Not selected in lottery.
5. After did well in project got HVC with no hike.
This year every thing happed with me a black hole type. Still hope is alive coz i beleive “Jo hota h aache ke liye hi hota h”
***Update 6/2/14, looks like today is the day. We received many rejected packages in today’s mail***
Anybody knows the lottery winning percentage for Infosys?
I hope around 6 k applied..
But don know how many got selected till now..
Anyway i didn’t get…
Jai Bholo Shirdi Sai Nadha Ki Jai
No updates from Mumbai FDFU.. If anyone has received any update from Mumbai FDFU recently plz share.. can’t take this tarikh pe tarikh..tarikh pe tarikh…anymore…
No update from FDFU mumbai yet 🙁
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Any one applied thru Resurge Solutions?? Anyone got any updates? Please respond!!
I do…Its Been a month…Status moved to post decision activity.
@ Bele who are you in touch with @ Resurge? Did you pay for the H1? Are you in US or India?
Hello
Its all come down to the wire ! (like the IPL finals).
Can we look at possibilities for getting a receipt from today.
My view,
a. MNC applicants (Non AD Reg) – May stand a chance (due to different layer that exist for cheque encashment / communication / delay etc).
b. Non MNC or folks who directly applied through small consultancies – Chances are slim, as there is no basis for delay to the reason.
A request.
If anyone gets a receipt from here, heaven sake, kindly post the first 7 digits (for the rest of us to know, if there is any chance).
Like Bill lawry says during closing stages of match, “Its all happening here !”
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When did u get receipt and who is ur employer?
Shall we still have hopes or just wait for rejection now?
I am hoping for last minute MIRACLE, as always such kind of things happens with me. everything i will get in last minute only. Hoping for best……..ALL IS WELL
You brought back my hope alive.
I now realized that god has given your message as a sign to me that i still have a chance, many good things have come to me when I almost gave hope and at the last minute.
Hth
Friends,
I’m one among those whose hopes are still alive. In mid May, my employer told me that somehow my cheque got encashed and USCIS had asked for a new cheque. Once these formalities are done, you should receive your H1B receipt. I wonder if this can happen? :O
I’m still waiting for my receipt. but, I’m not sure as employer don’t know whether my case was selected or not in lottery. 🙁
Is there any hope that Capgemini will declare H1 B result this week?
you are waiting from CAPGEMINI India or CAPGEMINI Financial Services INC, US?
Hi,
I belong to 143 series but still didn’t get any update….I still see “Initial review” status only…any idea?
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Our attorney confirmed that my petition was not selected in the lottery and USCIS notified them today that they are returning the package :(((( although I was expecting this news and lost complete hope, it was very sad and disappointing to see/read through the email. my opt stem expired on june 1st and i had to quit the job last friday :((((( i hope ones who got through this lottery system utilize their slots as a lot of ppl like us who already have jobs had to quit to accomodate ppl who cleared…
Realy sorry for you. Hope for the best to happen. I could understand the pain . It is fact that almost 30 to 40% of the H1B holders from IT .. not really using it . USCIS should have system to monitor… and take action ..
I don’t think they have any problem with that.
US has already cut down almost half the H1b cap.
Think of it like this.. More money (out of cheques encashed) and less overseas people to work.. Therefore, more employement for US Citizens.
Why should they bother that much then ?
Thats just my point of view though…
Thanks dude..i agree…
Feel bad for you buddy! Keep faith.. Is there a program in your city which offers CPT from Day 1?
Please do not advise him or anyone to take CPT from day 1. Might help now, but def not after few years.
yeah i don’t want to get into any of those risky ones either and spoil my future
how does it matter if the packet was opened on not?
Did you slip in a few $100 bills that you hope would be noticed?
JK.. honestly its good that decisions are coming out faster now, however it sucks to have the petition sent back (am in the same boat) so i understand.
@adrptexas
well, this is to understand the lottery process better whether they are giving any preference to petitions before lottery or processed the petitions in lottery without opening the packet.
Nice.. atleast getting back the packages to have peaceful mind
Anybody update whether the returned packet has been opened or it is returned as is?
Got my rejected package back. My dreams are lost for this year…
Hi Guys,
Today I spoke to my school and they informed me that there is a pending application on my SEVIS.LaterI received the receipt number.But my employer did not receive anything from USCIS.I checked at USCIS Website and it says
“We have received your Respnse to RFE on April 18 2014” and current status as REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE RESPONSE REVIEW
Receipt number is WAC13********
Clearly its not this years receipt
I am really confused and have no clue whats going on
Hi guys,
My case was selected in the lottery and I received the receipt number. However, I know that there is a problem with cheques (wrong bank info … long story).
The question is that ONCE USCIS realizes the problem in the cheques (which apparently they have noticed this yet), are they going to ask for RFE for new cheques or they will reject it right away?
Thx
Did you just recieved your receipt number today?
They will reject right away. No questions asked.
As I said they have already issued the receipt and date and no decision is made yet. Can my employer just go ahead and send them a second set of cheques with correct info?
Any insight will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I wrote to my attorney today and i got the below response from him:
Thank you for your email, we can certainly appreciate the nature of your concern. I can confirm that several of my colleagues received the first returned H-1B petitions today, so we can expect to continue receiving them over the next several weeks. We have not yet received anything related to your case from the USCIS, but upon receipt we will certainly contact immediately.
AD/RP/CA : Got the rejection letter today from the attorney. On Opt extension and looking for an alternative. Hard to find a School that provides CPT from the every first day in St Louis Area .
Richi, I’m really sorry. Same boat but I am still waiting for the rejection letter.
Did your attorney receive your returned application with they check not cashed and an official letter from USCIS saying you were not selected?
Yes they got the whole packet back with a letter stating that I was not among those randomly selected for processing.
they’ve started to receive the packets back
Hi Richi ,
AD/PP/CA I am waiting for my rejection packet. I had applied for the sullivan university Louisville Ky which is like 4 hours I guess and will give CPT from the first day.
Pls do some miracle babaji..so many people are waiting for receipt.
Finally got confirmation from my employer that my packet is returned today. F* USCIS
What company? Any plans?
+1 to the F word
Hi guys, just wanted to let you know that rejected packages are on their way. I just checked my Fragomen page, and there’s an update under “Milestones” that says “H-1B Public Access File sent to employer.”
Nothing new under Milestones for my case 🙁
There is no hope anymore. Lets not lie at ourselves. The rejection packages are coming back. 🙁 Under Milestones, I did not see anything like that…
It looks like this is the first day they’re sending them out, so I’m assuming more will arrive in the next few days 🙁
How to check the case status
My employer also filed H1b through Fragomen. Can you please share the link where u are tracking the status
Nightmare nightmare nightmare. Please either say selected or rejected.
Brace yourself, rejected packets are coming.
Hi All,
This blog is very helpful to all the people like me/us who are waiting for H1 processing for 2014-2015.
I am NAD/RP and i received a confirmation yesterday from my employer stating my case is selected in lottery.
I posted this to say not to loose hope, waiting kills i know as even i waited all this time, but still chances are left.
Thank you1 I am waiting still and still believe there is small hope!! Thanks so much!
Thanks to come back and bring some news. This silent is killing me.
Congrats
Congrats. So there is still some hope
I was under the impression that all the folks selected in the lottery were notified earlier , is that not true ?
Check the below link..Rejected Packages on the Way 🙁 🙁 🙁
***Update 6/2/14, looks like today is the day. We received many rejected packages in today’s mail***
immigrationgirl.com/hday-receipt-notice-stats/#comment-2301
rejected packages coming to arrive according to immigrationgirl.com/hday-receipt-notice-stats/
No chances left.
Attorney said please find backup options
🙁
Losing the second time.
Rejected Packages on the Way 🙁 🙁 🙁
***Update 6/2/14, looks like today is the day. We received many rejected packages in today’s mail***
Got this info form the immigrationgirl
Hi Guys,
I have a strange case. My case was filed as NAD/PP and I got mail receipt mid April. However, the online status is still in “Acceptance” AND non of the checks has been deposited/encashed! also PP helpline is not of any help.
Any idea what is going on?!?!
That’s so weird. If you have received a mail receipt that means USCIS must have encashed the check because the receipts are generated after clearing the checks.
Did you check with your school DSO?
Can you please tell me what do you mean by School DSO? Is it same as International Student Office?
I am not Advance Degree so no DSO for me. The question is if there is something regarding cashing the checks, e.g., to the wrong bank, etc, and the checks for some reason are not cleared, do they issue a RFE (so we can send another set of checks) or they just reject?
Thanks,
If there is any issue with Checks/Incorrect amounts, then they straight away reject your petition.
Chk this case WAC1413252705..Status is in acceptance stage but message says they rejected and return the case due to incorrect fee filed.
On April 14, 2014, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER and we e-mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. T
Hi EZY,
thanks a lot for your reply and reference key. This is MUCH appreciated.
My case says this;
On April 14, 2014, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER and we e-mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. This case is being processed at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you.
So since I received the notice, it should mean that checks were OK, however, I have no idea why they did not get cashed. The only thing that I can think of is this; they electronically deposited the checks and then issued the receipts. But now they are waiting for actual clearance to approve the file and for some reason they are not getting the clearance from their bank and they are holding back … Does this make any sense to you?
Thanks again,
Your point looks to be Valid.
However I would suggest you have your attorney/Employer speak with USCIS officer to check to see what exactly happened.
However, they won’t respond to direct applicants.
There will be a direct PP line (check with email with receipt# from USCIS) to access. Usually there will be at least 120 mins waiting time..Better employer can dial, punch in his contact # for a call back.After sometime for sure USCIS officer will call back and provide more details on your case.
Your employer/attorney should have this already. I am sure they know pretty well on how to reach out to USCIS in this regard.
My employer has already done that a few times. Every time he is being told to contact via email and the response is “no new information is available at this time”!!!
This is indeed frustrating. Two questions:
1) in my case, if my scenario is right and the checks did not get cashed due to their own internal process/mistake, do I still get rejected?
2) Is this delay possible due to sort of a security check or something (only thing that I can think of with indefinite time frame!)?
Thanks a gain,
Your’s look to be a strange case buddy. Not sure..USCIS sucks..
Wish u gud luck and hope it will go through in quick time.
Designated school officials (DSO) ,please check with your International Sudent Office , they will revert you to right person.
how many visas are out. how many are yet to come. wait is killing me.
it seems game over for majority who are still waiting….but very few lucky ones might just sneak in
still hopes??
YES!!!
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