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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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Has any IBMer got rejection letter? I only heard of approved cases only ?
Many many are yet to receive an email from case manager that their case wasnt picked up via lottery. Since June 1st week, about 400 refund cases for IBMers have been received and same communicated to respective employees. but still many yet to recv this confirmation.
No , not herd so far of any one receiving rejection emails .Might be USCSC chosen IBM to send them in a last LOT …… LOL !!!!!!
One of my frnd received rejection notice last week. 🙁
One of my friend got rejection email last week.
Today is July4th , the applicants who have neither received rejection emails nor the receipt number what is the probability now?
In last few weeks many non-ibmers have got only rejection emails , does that mean the USCSC is just sending return packets now and hopefully one should assume that it is not picked in lottery ? how does USCSC taking 3 months to just intimate the applicants that it’s not picked !!!
RP, EAC14146 series went to RFE on July 1st. HR told till now no status update from USCIS
1) please let me know how many days will USCIS takes to send the RFE reason to the employer
2) can i check the RFE reason in online status after awards.
Wait atleast for 1 week for the notice of RFE to reach to your attorney/employer
@AK,
i heard after all every thing to get clear .. i may required to travel in april.. does it really takes this much time.. if it goes to RFE.
RP, EAC14146XXXX July1st it went to RFE .. *****
1) please let me know how many days will USCIS takes to send the RFE reason to the employer
2) can i check the RFE reason in online status after wards.
It will take 2 weeks. No you cannot see the reason online. You can only check rfe reason on paper
Any one got petition approval from TCS till now.
Hi Lannister,
I’ve been going through ur posts. Great work man, really appreciate it. Btw, I am still waiting for the lottery result and as u said, patience is the necessity of the hour..i agree 😉
Jus being curious, who exactly delays the process of the disclosing the lottery results. Is it the employer/consultancy or the USCIS?? And what might be the reasons for that ? I wanna knw your views on this…
Sandeep, I am really not sure who delays this. I have seen cases where 1.) employer delays notifying the employee about the result. This happens when the volume of petitions filed by him are more in number. 2.) USCIS directly sending approval\RFE letters without any prior intimation about the lottery status etc. I believe this is because of some communication error.
However, I am not sure as what happens when.
Thanks for the info bro,
In my case, its definitely the first scenario that you’ve mentioned as it is pretty much evident that the no of petitions raised by TCS is high 🙁
Hello all,
Anyone from Clairvoyant technosolutions here??
I have seen that series like EAC14144, EAC14145, EAC14147, EAC14148 getting approved. My receipt number is EAC141405XXXX and this is still in initial review. Do you guys have any comments on this?
Mine is EAC141415***** still in initial review from April 22
Mine EAC14147***** dated April 10th, Still Initial Review.
mine is eac141415**** and got approved yesterday
Curious, rest assured, case processing does not happen in an ascending series. Atleast not based on your case numbers.
Of course it happens in a particular order, but none in this forum knows the criteria as how the order is picked.
Anyone from TCS India, who came to know about their approval?
Please let me know how it was possible. I would like to know mine too.
Hi all,
Anyone from TCS India, who came to know about their approval?
If yes, please let me know how that was possible. I would also like to check my status.
Finally.. atleast today i got to know my lottery status which was not selected. My attorney actually received on Jun 13th, but my HR informed me today only.
Thanks all for the support and for this nice forum. Congrats to luck-iers..
Looks like BAL Global messed up all CSC RFE’s. After 1.5 months they are sending mail to arrange for the documents. That also within 2 weeks of Time.
Best way to start long weekend.
what are they asking?
got the mail for arranging documents from Bal…It took them more than one month to ask for documents….all employees of CSC have got RFE…
Got approved on 16 May CSC
They have been asking for job description and client letter at this time….these are few basic documents….i dont know how urs got approved with BAL as your attorney….Anyways lucky you and congrats…
But did you not submit these basic documents earlier…
these are obvious documents to submit initially…client letter and job description
I have seen 10s of cases where petitions were approved without client letters, resumes etc. Only USCIS knows the way petitions are approved/rejected.
what is the anticipated probability that one will not get H1B 2 years in a row , with Master/Ph.D degree?
10%?
My status got changed to RFE yesterday.I am currently on H4 status in USA and I have to travel to India next week due to pesonal emergency.
I have applied for H1b through a consultancy.Since I am going back to India are there any changes that because of my travel my visa will get rejects.Please share you views.
Appreciate your assistance
You cos will get abandon that’s mean you will have to enter USA after getting stamping at US consulate india. otherwise Your status will not changed itself to H1b on 1 oct .
Can you please tell 5 digit of ur receipt number?
Stamping is ok but India travel will not impact my visa approval correct?
No it won’t affect your approval.
Don’t hav any words to say.. 🙂 10 mins before wen I checked the status it displayed as Initial Review. But now the status is changed to Post decision activity and the petition is approved 🙂 I hav been following this forum right from the day the petition is filed and finally the wait is Over 🙂 Thank you so much guys for providing more informations daily 🙂 All the very best and Good luck to u all 🙂 My receipt number is EAC141445xxxx 🙂
congrats. I guess they are clearing up 14144 series this week
Any one in this forum applied thru Renowed Corp and got RFE?
Year Applications Processed (Latest Year) Applications Certified Applications Denied or Withdrawn More Information
2013
8
0
8
See 2013 H-1B Visa Data
8 applied and 8 denied .. Must be some scam desi farm. How much did u pay?
Those are for LCA’s and not H1B, mine got selected in lottery and went to REF, just wanted to know who have applied thru this company.
What was ur Rfe related to ? Even i got an rfe and now my status is response review..
Wipro GIMS send the email to the person whose application is approved once they receive the hardcopy of approval letter. Then the status in the Immigration profile changes to ‘Valid Cases’ from the existing status ‘Filed with Authorities’. If you want to know the status, just raise a Service connect ticket.
Wiproite-Bangalore
Hi Proud Indian,
Is your case approved? If yes, when was that? I am selected in lottery and still waiting for the next status change. Raised a service connect and got the reply to wait till they update. Long wait…
Thanks
Ask them to check the status with case tracker using your receipt number.
Hi Guys,
Thanks to Almight. My Visa got approved.
I want some suggestions from you.
Is it advisable to apply for H4 for my Wife and Kid at same time when I am applying for H1B Visa interview.
I mean any chances for rejection by we all going for consulate interview at same time ?
Your help is appreciated.
Thanks
Good question.
We’re on the same boat, my wife will be applying for H4 with me. My personal opinion is that it is better to apply together, which might decrease the chances of rejection to the H4’s. anyone disagree?
Its always better to get your family H4 visas stamped along with the H1b visa applicant as there will be hardly any interview questions to your spouse and kids. If they go later alone, then they’ll ask a lot of questions related to where u r spouse is working, how much is being paid in the US, will the offered salary be sufficient and all. Better to avoid such situation as the primary applicant and better answer such questions.
Yes, i went with my wife for 2015 visa and they dint ask even single question to my wife..SO go with ur wife and kid.
Hello,
Anyone still waiting for your return package? Its July 3rd, still waiting for return package. Why USCIS taking too much time?
Yes, waiting for the package return….only package return or any selection process listing for whom the package not returned yet??
No. I have not got selected this year. Still waiting for package.
I did not get the updates yet neither selected nor rejected…waiting…waiting…
Me too waiting for some update… neither selected nor rejected…
Still waiting .. No update
Hi All,
I have appeared for the the h1 visa interview and it went well .. :-).. And i did here those magical words “your visa is approved”..
… I will posting my experience soon, however in case somebody urgently, buzz me.
Thanks you all in this group who helped with their valuable comments..
regards
I think i am so happy that i didnt evn bother to check what i just wrote.. 🙂
@PS, Awesome!!! Many Congrats…
I have scheduled my interview on 9th & 10th.. Hope everything goes fine.
Can you please post the documents that you carried and which documents did the Visa Officer verify? Which consulate did you go to?
@VRM
Carry the complete bundle of docs that your employer sent you along with the approved petition and passport. Also carry your experience certs., educational certs. and resume. If you are going along with you spouse for stamping then carry marriage photos and marriage certificate too.
Make sure you take the print outs of the OFC appointment letter and form DS-160 confirmation.
You must carry all these for both finger print and visa interview.
Congrats Dude!.
My petition was also approved. Waiting to book slot for interview in Hyderabad.
Can you please share your interview experience in this thread at the earliest?
Hi PS,
Hearty congrats , my petition also got approved, can you please share in which location you had attended and what are the documents VO referring to .
Your Visa experience will help us a lot..
Thanks
congrats dude. share your experience and timeline
Congrats Bro!!
Waiting for the same golden words to hear for my visa 😉 🙂
Congratulations!
Yea, if you could provide detailed information on how that went, it would be great!
Hi PS,
You nailed it man.. Many Many Congrats.
Can you email me your number or email on jatinchawla1986attherategmaildotcom? My Visa is also approved, waiting for stamping interview.
Congrats PS 🙂
Please share your experience so that everyone get idea and it will helfull to us.
Mine got approved 10june, still waiting for documents from employer.
PS is faking…..he cannot attend interview before July 4 as it will be 91 days from the start date of the employment. He did this 2 weeks back also.
Dude,
Whats makes you feel i am faking.
Anyone selected in the lottery from Syntel got approval notice?
Hi,
I am silent user of this portal. #WAC14135xxxxx
Non AD/PP/Cal.
My application is selected in lottery on 15th April and approved on 30th April.
Still I did not get documents for stamping. So, is there any issue? or its just process time?
Anyone else in same situation.
Hard Documents will come to you within 15 Days after approval and soft copy of mail will come within a 2 days of status updated. My friend got soft copy last week after within two days and petitioner told for hard copy for two weeks.
You should contact your petitioner asap.
Hi,
I got my status updated today. they said “Request for Evidence”. Didn’t get any mail from my petition yet. Any Idea what kind of documents missing or why I am in this stage?
Which centre is that…VSC or WAC?
Are you from a big company and genuine client or any consultancy?
its WAC and it is from consultancy.
Is consultancy in USA or India?
Only your employer will know. Just for a check , what is your h1b profession and what is your bachelor degree. Do they match?
My profession matches with my degree.. working for actual good company and good client.. Still got RFE…
California center is strict with petitions and issuing maximum RFEs this year..
Not just California, Vermont also has a lot of RFE’s this year.
Again RFE could be anything required from a simple one to a complex one.
Your company might have missed any of the required documents due to which you have got this. Please check with your company on what this RFE is all about. There are chances that at times big MNC’s in India ignore these.
If you are not from India and a big mnc pls ignore my message. It was just to help you in understanding how it works at times.
Waittttt
I am planning to apply H1B next year and looking for some consultancy which can apply for me. I was going through the posts and got lot of information. People here seems genuily interested in helping others.
Am curious to know if we have any thread where we can get details of the consultacy that can apply H1B next year. Can we start a thread where people can share their H1B expererience and details of their consultancy?
Visit this url
http://redbus2us.com/h1b-visa-2014-sponsors-how-to-find-companies-avoid-fraud/
Are there any AD candidates still waiting to get lottery result? My employer does not understand what I am speaking at all. HR does not get the idea to check whether the check was cashed or not. Also I applied for doctors to the same school from where I completed my masters. So I will be receiving my new I20. Is there any way to know from the new I20 about the H1B?
same boat, still waiting….got new I20 for 2nd masters…school DSO will get notification if miraculously still you get selected at this point…
Has anyone got RFE through PARAM
RP, EAC14146XXXX yesterday went to RFE .. please let me know how many days will USCIS takes to send the RFE reason to the employer
it takes around 1 week
HI Mine is lottery selected EAC1414XXXXXX .From 10 April 2014 it is still showing as ‘Inital Review’.Has nayone got any clue why it is still in this status for so long?
One of my friend in Wipro raised a ServiceRequest with GIMS team. He got update that ” petition is approved, and we’re awaiting for formal Approval copy. Once we receive the copy, we’ll update you. . . “.
Has he contacted GIMS directly or raised a service connect? As far as I know there are no approval mails received by Wipro employees yet.
Check GIMS. Status is already updated against the application numbers.
Congrats to those who got Approval and Good Luck who are waiting for one.
GIMS confirmed that their EMAIL sending functionality is NOT working, so checking with them is the best way forward. I verified and I was informed of Approval by them. Hope this helps!!
Thanks and Congrats …
can you share more information on this, how did you approached them, through email or Service Connect ticket?
Did your status changed in GISM?
Waitttinh
Anyone from H1base got their visa stamping interview scheduled? or in process of scheduling?
I also applied thru H1Base India Hyd…they just said my application is in RFE few days back. Dont know what is happening. What is your email..Can we talk?
Hi,
My email is jatinchawla1986attherategmaildotcom
Hi Chetan,
I didn’t receive your email, even i got RFE. Can you please email me or let me know your email id or contact number for further discussion? Thanks !
Hi all any one with series EAC14146XXXXX Waiting for appoval. Its been quite a long wait from April 10th any update on this please.
Mine is EAC14147XXXXX but dated same as ur’s April 10th. Still waiting for further update….Lets hope if anything changes in next 2 weeks time. Good Luck to all…
I have same status receipt received on 10 APR EAC14146XXXXX and status still in initial review. How much time should one will wait to change the status?
From EAC14141 series..Apr 10
RP EAC14146XXXX went to RFE now.. please let me know how many days will it delay and when i can expect to go for stamping..
@RFE- What is RFE all about? what all documents/evidence, you are asked to produce??
nightmare , agonizing pain till your employer get the reasons behind RFE.
guys.,
anyone belong to eac141485xxxx series
whose status is still in initial review dated april 10th…?
Even mine is 148.. every application is dated 10th, as it is the date when lottery was picked. Our sytem entry date is 30th April. Off late, the patterns seems to be with 146 series. We will get our chance by next weekend, though it has been random.
Anyone received approval under EAC14141 series???
yes, i got it on 30-Jun
Good here um still waiting… I think by this week or next week expecting the approval.
good luck to you….
My employer told H1B is approved,now what are the next steps,Will I get any approval hard copy from uscis? and when can I go for lottery ?
I mean when can I go for stamping 🙂
Congratulations..!!
You wanna go for another lottery? That’s great…! JK 😉
Your employer/attorney will receive the I797 hard copy with in two weeks. You can schedule your interview anytime after receiving the hard copies.
🙁 🙁
Hi guys,
Anyone here applying for Amazon US? I know that these tech giants have a very large visa acceptance percentage (from previous years data), which is curious considering that the selection process is random and every company should have a fairly similar percentage
Thanks,
Jax
My employer said he filed at Vermont. I am yet to recieve lottery results. is there any chance left? becoz in previous thread. I heard only rejection results are pending from Vermont. is that true ? can anyone help>?
I have heard that USCIS have few backups and on this forum someone from Wipro posted that they received selection notification last friday. Dont know how true is this. Can someone from Wipro please validate this?
I am still awaiting lottery results. My package was not returned and neither did I receive any confirmation on selection. I have confirmation proof from my employer that they filed my case. Hence not sure what is happening, requesting guidance, well I am out of the hoping dilemma but still confirming if there is any chance?
Hey bro..
How do you have proof.. any document…
Any lottery selection in last one week?
cts guys,
any updates on reciept numbers or rejection mails…
Waiting ***********
8KMiles folks…any updates?….
approved for me
Do you have any updates how many selected for 8kmiles?
Any updates how many selected for 8kmiles?
did prashant got?
I am still waiting for lottery results. 🙁
Any Update guys??
Ram r
Hi,
My husband is on H4. He is in USA now.
His 2 petitons got approved.
May I know will there be any problem in COS to h1B as he is on h4 and applied for h1b with 2 different employers.
ALso please let me know whether do we need to change COS or we can directly joined in a company whatever we choose with that company approved petition?
I am sorry.. But when I see such post it just infuriates me. Because there are genuine people with masters degree who genuinely tried to apply with only one employer with real jobs have lost opportunity to make career and have to leave everything because people like you get 2 or 3 applications selected. Just remember you have ruined somebodies life by being selfish. Karma will get hold of you someday for this! And don’t tell me that I got into masters because I did not get anything to do in India. India is the most frustrating country where health care is not paid 1% of what basic people in IT are. I wish I wasn’t from that country to lead such a cursed life!
May u r soul rest in peace. Please die soon and before dying, pray god not to allot you to african countries where innocent people are still deprived of basic life amenities. You fit for Iraq or Afganisthan.
Lol…very true 🙂
@still waiting: Have some cool drink/juice in hot summer..! Hope that helps you.
Haha.. funny to see so many so called proud indians dying to get H1, leave india to earn money. If you are so proud why don’t you stay there??
@Still Waiting : I don’t what’s your problem , It’s Open Game & rule are set by USCIS .Its very much genuine that Ppl can apply from Different employer. It was open secret that this year too gonna be lottery so ppl have every right to use max no of petition to bet it & so is the result I am sure the Guy on H4 file not less than 5 petition n out of which 2 are selected why it curse you as you can too play with the rules don’t cry like child its His KARMA that he got 2 approval ..
@ Sowmya He can choose any of his employer & go ahead with COS n apply for SSN .Gud Luck
It is only fair if the candidate does NOT pay for the visa. Anyone who ends up paying for the VISA will one or the other day end up bearing the consequences. It is just a matter of time.
Hi Lannister,
I dont understand what do you mean by saying those who pay for their visa will bear the consequence. I know people who have paid for their visa (through consultancies). Most of them were on H4. And all of them were highly qualified candidates. One of them is currently a permanent employee with a very reputed firm in the US. I really don’t understand whether your ‘bear the consequnce’ is a curse or if theres some logic behind that.
Stark you are right, its a curse. There is absolutely no logic behind my comment.
Thank u so much for the information
Wish you didnt have the visa. And say the same thing.
which employer is hiring your husband for h1b…even i need to find a sponsor for my h1b next year…..can you please guide….thanks
numbersonly consultancy
Can’t feel ashame of doing like this, many people trying hard for jobs in USA , because of like you people other guys are loosing opertunity.
How long to wait for lottery results?
Are there any chances now ?
Whats your qualification? UG or PG? I have done only UG with enough experience. The guys are telling UG degree holders very difficult to get it..how about you?
whos telling you those crap? 4 years bachelor degree is required.
Not necessarily Amit.
In short, it could be a sum of years of experiences in the field + studies/courses, or just enough years of experience. Of course those will need to be proved appropriately.
follow-up: http://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/h-1b-specialty-occupation/understanding-h-1b-requirements
that is true but applying for GC will require a bachelor degree and cannot be substituted by x yrs of experience.
Just checked GIMS portal. my application got rejected in lottery.
Now endless wait finished.
Yeah. It’s rejected in GMIS portal for me too. They could have sent an email at least. Anyways the wait is over now.
Yes for me too guys.Hope everything is for good.They didn’t even send the mail .
How can you check the lottery results from portal, I thought only EAC number if one has can track. Please provide information so that I can check as well if mine was picked in Lottery. Thanks
Have anyone still wait for H1B status ? My lawyer said he didn’t receive the receipt or return package and asked me to keep waiting. Can I ask my lawyer to call USCIS? My lawyer said it is impossible to call USCIS , USCIS will not reply us. Is it true? or he just don’t want to call..
You can ask your lawyer or employer to call. You have to be present by the call and answer some basic questions like birthday etc. If the lawyer doesn’t want to call, ask your the one who prepared your materials on the employer side to do you this favor.