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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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Hi,
I was selected in Lottery process… but no response after that to till date.
Is it worth to wait for few more days or months. May I know how long USCIS will send approved notice to selected lottery candidates.
Thanks in advance.
Do you have the receipt number with you? Or is it that your employer isn’t giving you updates? In either case , you should wait as I’ve seen some cases still in initial review
Uscis send receipt notice to employer within 2-3 months of lottery. Some employer may delay the process of sharing receipt details to candidates.
No….., Receipt no. not shared with us, as per company policy. So may I know when it will be the last date before which we are supposed to receive approved or RFE response ??
There is no last date for approval. It’s employer responsibility to submit rfe response before the rfe due date. You will get the receipt and petition details whenever employer wants you to go for stamping. Don’t worry all you can do now is wait.
No, Even I did not any update after submit my docs on 12th Aug and this wait is horrible. We dont know the update what is going on. Did u check with visacell and fdfu.
Hi SaS,
A quick question and need your suggestion on this.
Is it mandatory to enter the KID’s details in DS 160 when filling (As i am expecting the passport to be delivered next week).
Please suggest
Any one from TCS who got petition approved.
submitted RFE’s on August 19th. Still no updates from visa team.
No, Even I did not any update after submit my docs on 12th Aug and this wait is horrible. We dont know the update what is going on. Did u check with visacell and fdfu.
Just got an update that my team member petition got approved after rfe. I am from chennai tcs and my team member from hyd ..
Even I have submitted my RFE documents on 15th Aug and recently got to know that Attorney filled the doc’s on 10th Sep.
Still waiting for any further updates. Don’t know why attorney take so long and whether they will revert regarding Petition in consolidated manner to TCS.
Let hope for the best
Hi,
How did you come to know that rfe response date is 10th Sep. I am also from tcs but not getting any such update from visa cell 🙁
how many days will take to move next step. please suggest *****
Lottery selected: April-28th
RFE: July 1st
RFE Response Review: September-19th.
Vermont Center. EAC14-146XXX
maximum 60 days from response review..
Thanks, what will be next steps
Depending on your RFe respons USCIS will take d decision within 60 days and aprroved/denied your pitition…
Thanks RMM , Is it 60 working days?
it could take up to 90 days and even more. 60 days is not guaranteed unless your case is upgraded to PP (that way, your case will be processed within 15 days).
After your case get approved, USCIS will send documentation to your attorney and you can schedule for visa stamping.
It is 60 days in normal Condition as per USCIS WEBSITE. howveer if you get RFE again then the cycle would be reapeat. and if you dont hear anything in 60 days then your employer/Attorney can Call to USCIS customer casre and Ask for the Updates an this is the normal process. so wait tilll 19 November..
I know the wait is killing but we have no Opetions..
All the best.
As per the USCIS it is 60 days from RFE response review they will take decision and that is on Happy path..if you get another RFE on this then it would repeat the cycle again.. but after 60 days of RFE response review if you do not hear anything then your Attorney/Employer can Call USCIS customer care and ask for an Update abouth your Case..
so Wait till 19 November ..I know the wait is killing but we have no Options.
I am waiting since 28th August..:((
Done with Visa Stamping 🙂
Visa interview date : 1st October 2014
Place : Chennai
Time 12:00
VO asked only two questions
1. Which company your currently working
2. Client Name
Then the golden words “your visa approved ”
My interview took hardly 1 min…..
Specially thanks to redubus
Hi Pavan,
Congrats !!!
How is the chennai condition now? Due to political effect, my parents are not willing to send me to chennai for Visa Stamping..
Please comment
There is nothing to worry about political issues….
Every thing is cool … you can go for visa stamping
All the Best : )
No worries.. its good… There wont be any prob.. u can carry on.
hi all,
my H1b has been approved; thought of sharing the details
Lottery selected: 10 April
RFE Received: 24 July
RFE Responded: 11 Sept
Petition Approved: 25 Sept
I have filed H1b with small Product consultancy with receipt# EAC14145… from Vermont Office
RFE was about SOW, income tax returns of employer, statement of complexity etc
All the best to all… and this forum was really helpful
Looking forward now for stamping experience now 🙂
I heard Chennai is fav location for visa stamping? any specific reason that people even from Delhi travel to Chennai for stamping? Any comments/ideas?
hi,
I got my h1b petition approved. thanks for all the comments on these website. it helped me to keep cool. and all the best for the candidates who are waiting for the results.
Hi Satyam,
Congratulations! Can you please add more details such as the service center and the timeline?
receipt number : EAC-14-148….
RFE Received: 30 APRIL
Petition Approved: 19 SEPT
CENTRE : VERMONT OFFICE
best of luck . guys
Anyone waiting lottery result?
Yes, count me in. No news about lottery.
Me too.. Dont know what USCIS is waiting for?
Any body got H1B petition denied ???
Yes, my H1B was denied on oct 1st after rfe. Still don’t know the reason of denial.
Even I havn’t heard anything yet.
my H1B also got denied on oct 1st after RFE. Dont know the reason of denial.
What are my options now?
Did any of you get to know the reason for denial?
Did u get to know the denial reason?
Hi guys.my H1b approved.. Here are the details:
Lottery selected : April 10
RFE: May 16
Replied on Aug 5
Approval: Oct 2 (took almost 2 months to approval)
RP / WAC / Masters Quota
Company b/g: Start – up … First h1 employee
Potboiler RFE :
1. Proffered position qualifies as specialty occupation
2. Degree requirement is common to industry
3. duties are so specific and complex for the job
4. nature of petitioners business
5.position announcement
Good job by the attorney in handling the RFE..
Bottomline..if your company really wants you it will go all out to help u get the petition approved….
Also a good lawyer only helps in clearing the RFE with his skill and experience..
All the best to all those who are waiting…Would be happy to answer and help. Questions welcome..
Hello H1 Approved,
My H1B application has been in RFE response review status since sep 10th and the RFE is about Client and project details
Client is a start up has few solid products for which they are hiring people. but the only problem is “Thfeir website”. it just has few pages with few lines of description against each product. Will this turn out to be an issue in case “USCIS” cross checks the client’s website as well?
My employer told me that they are moving with a good attorney for handling this RFE, however am nervous and worried a lot about the outcome of my case.
Any inputs would appreciated!
It is not necessary that they will check the website…They may or may not do that..
However it is necessary that the petitioning company has a presence on Dunn & Bradstreet as they check for company details on d&b.
So as long as they have a presence your are good.
But your rfe has no mention about producing docs for the petitioning company so I think you are good…
A good attorney will go a long way in increasing the chances of acceptance as they know how to answer each question to the point.
The above statements are not legal opinion but just my thoughts !
Hi Friends,
My petition status shows below –
Post Decision Activity
” … we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. …”
Does this mean now I got my H1B or do I need to go for an VISA interview at embassy?
For some European countries VISA interview was not required.
But, I don’t think that is the US way of H1B.
Not sure though. Please advise!
Best regards.
Madhu
Your petition is approved. Next step is visa interview.
Hi, I have I-797 approval for 1 year(without stamping) and now I want to change employer. Can a new employer file cap exempt petition(based on previous approval) for 3 yr validity anytime this year ? Please advice.
My case status has changed to “RFE response review” directly from “Initial Review”. There was no RFE that I’m aware of. Any idea how come this is possible?
That was weird. Maybe it was just computer error. Atleast your case is moving forward:) mine was RFe response review for almost 2 months and now back to RFe again:( my atty said it’s not ussual:(
🙁
Hi, initial h1 is filed for sfo location. Client is requesting to work from fremont location. In this is new lca is required. I heard from my friends if change of location is with 20 miles radius i can work on sfo lca. Please help with details. Appreciate your taughts at the earliest. Thanks
HI Friends,
My H1b is due and did my spouse,child can attend H4 along with me
or they need any documents to be approved prior to interview?
Meaning,
need any approval for H4 like H1 while approving H1.
Hi,
I developed a mobile game ‘Get Visa’ that is based on US immigration. The game will educate people like us about the various steps and processes involved in getting different types of visa. Basically, the whole US immigration can be experienced in a game.
Since this portal has so many people looking for answers for h1b, greencard, L1,B1, etc, this game might be helpful.
I can’t guarantee that it will answer all your questions but I can definitely assurance you that it will be a fun way to learn about the visa application process.
Regards,
GetVisa
appreciated
where & how to download/use mobile game ‘Get Visa’
Is it on Ios/window/android
we can try and give suggestion as well for improvment.
Thanks
Yes the game will be available on both iOS and Andriod.
Right now I am running a Kickstarter campaign for it. The game launch will be sometime in November.
You can check the Kickstarter campaign if you liked the idea : kck.st/X8cUOA
Hi friends
What is the difference between employer and client? My profession is not related to IT.I’m related to pharma.please suggest.
Employer is the company who hire you and pay the salary.client is the company for whom you do the work.
Hi,
did you apply for H1 from Pharma background.
If so, I am also trying for a company which can apply for H1 for Pharma.
could you please assist me with the details
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Appreciate your help
Hi Friends,
while booking the appointment the following fields are there in petitioner section.
Petitioner________________
Start Date________________
Receipt Number____________
End Date_________________
which date i have to fill for end date field ?
when i click on that it shows “Passport expiration date should be in future ?
is it passport expiration date or my I797 expiration date ? ..please suggest me…
Thanks…
It is mentioned on your Petition.
Start Date
Receipt Number will be your Application which you use to check status( Any correction friends)
End Date
you have to fill I797 expiry date.. in end date field.
Hi! Does anybody here received 2nd RFE? My case was on RFe response review since Aug.4 and on Sept. 30 it was back to RFE:( any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi
Any one know, how many days take approval doc to reach after post decision activity .?
inputs are appreciated.
Thank you
10 to 15 working days .
also depends on courier company
Hi,
I have approved I-797 approval from employer A but now employer B is interested to hire me by doing H1B transfer (my preferred employer now)
-Can employer A’s approved petition be used for H1b transfer or a fresh H1B petition(cap-exempt) is required ? Any hassles involved ?
-Since I hasn’t travelled to US yet, I dont have any payslips or valid status, Still I am eligible for H1b Transfer ?
Please suggest.
Thanks !
Same Query?? Do help if any info
What should be average compensation for H1B candidate in West Sacramento, CA.
8 years exp .net developer $65-70 per hour on C2C basis. and pl dont ask such questions again unless you provide more information in your question. Don’t you understand ppl with different skill set, experience, industry, qualification can get H1 visa. When H1 is applied then as part of petition you include LCA also with gives you the dept approved rate/salary for that position. Most of the time real salary/rate is much higher than the rate mentioned in LCA.
Lottery Result selected news on 4th August 2014 from Company !!!!(Very Late)
RFE Request 10th August 2014
RFE Responded 12thAugust 2014
Approved September 25th 2014
Thanks to Allah was the last one in my company to hear the news of selection in lottery
Best Of Luck to all Guys May ALLAH succeed us in this life and hereafter- Ameeeeeeen
Hi Experts,
My Employer has raised H1b for me. How shud I proceed about raising h4 for my wife.? Is it post , H1b petition approval or shall my H1b Stamped first and later ask my employer to raise h4 for my wife
Please guide
Take wife along with you for H4 , while you go for H1 interview
probably need to fill ds 160 for visa for you and for her too
Hi my visa interview is scheduled for next week.Is client letter a necessary document for companies like accenture ( BEP companies)?
It is not necessary, but if they ask and you don’t have it.. They refuse in most cases no matter which company you work for..
I heard from most of my friends that they are asking Client letter. If you are not able to provide that they are issuing 221g.
Depending on the Client name client letter is asked. Its no way related to employer.
Hi Experts,
I am married, having two kids (boy 2 years and girl 2 months) and wife working in TCS (currently on maternity leaves). I would like to take them all as dependents.
I am planning to undergo H1 Visa Interview process in coming days and have following questions:
1. Will it be a better idea to take them along for Visa Interview?
2. What should be the better time to apply H4, immediately or later?
3. What are the pros and cons?
Please suggest.
Hi Sandeep ,
It’s always good to attend with family instead of single.it’s my suggestion not an legal advice.
Thanks…..
Hi Sairam,
Yes agree with your words, but how to join 2 months old KID.
Can we take 2 months OLD KID to consulate?
That one i am not sure….
Yes you can take a two month old for visa interview but you can’t fly before they are atleast four months old as it is medically not advisable… get a passport, fill up DS 160 for all of the family.. pay the fees and go for the interview..
If you family goes later on, they will have to take all the originals that you have to take being the primary applicant… it is a big challenge which you can probably avoid.
Hi PRS,
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed reply.
Yes, my baby is not flying with me, but my family (wife and baby) will join me later.
Thanks Sairam,H1B Seeker and PRS for your replies.
Even I am planning to take my family later but I don’t want my family to undergo any sort of trouble considering the age of kids but at the same time would like to take a shot if it is easier with my interview.
One natural question which comes to my mind if I put myself in the shoes of VO which would be if i give visa to this guy a total of 4 people would go to US instead I can give visa to somebody else where 1 or 2 would go.
So ultimately my question is : why should not i go first then apply for family later if there aren’t some trouble?
That Doesnt make any diffrence to VO. so feel free, go and stamped.. All d Best.
my better advice is go with kids, there you will get preference no need wait in line, and VO won’t feel number of people.
Hi u r 2 years kid doenst need to bring to visa…..as long as you held your passport, 2 kids are minor which they feel you are giving your earnings back to them dont worry they wont think much…You and your wife are enough to attend visa with 2 additional passports…
hi SaiRam,
do we need any approval for H4 like H1 to attend interview along with H1..?
means we need to get approval like H1 while applying petition?
I got H1B approval for 1 year. is it easy to get extension. Also can I change employer and file for extension simultaneously.
extension is same process like filing new H1 except you are now cap exempt. and if your employer and job are not changed then you just have to show still you have more work to do in same position and its comparatively easy as you have already proved that you are the right person for this job and employer has work for you. y
yes you can do both simultaneously…but if your extension is approved first and then transfer is approved then extension is of no use as you have changed the employer.
whichever case is approved later will supersede the earlier one. Dont do this…do only one thing…
Thanks bro..is it normal to get visa for 1 yr..im astonished since my team members with same SOW got 3 year approval
Hello All,
Mine RFE on Aug 9 , Submitted evidence on Sep 22nd , and status moved to RFE Response Review , Sep29th My Visa Got approved , All thanks to the Almighty who cares for me in every step of my life , All the best to Every one who are still waiting for approval 🙂
Hey ,
Your Kid presence is mandate if you want him/her to have valid H4 n can join you over US , disturbance you suppose not to worry ,
After being in RFE review since Aug 4, my status changed to RFE again today asking for additional evidence:( anybody with the same experience?
Dear Friends
Currently I am working in US on L1B Visa and I filed H1b thro one employer and have approved H1B petition with Change of Status eff from Oct 1st 2014.
Is it mandatory that I should change to new employer on Oct 1st,or can i still work for old employer in L1B and change to H1b after sometime.
Please clarify.
this question is answered earlier in this forum. you are suppose to work for H1B employer starting your H1B visa date ( 1-Oct).
Its ok if 15-20 days delay in starting new job with H1 employer. remember you are COS so from 1 Oct you are on H1B with H1B employer.
Mine is still in ‘INITIAL REVIEW’. Anyone else in the same boat? Receipt no EAC1414654***
MP.. Iam also in same boat… EAC141……Goodluck
hi MP,
I am also in same boat, My is also in initial review ,
NO RFE/ NO approval from APR 28th.
Is it suggesable to change petition to Premimum now or do we need to wait for some more time.
I am also on same situation. Applied premium 7 weeks back but no response. Uscis is not responding to attorney as well. Looks like this is because it went to security check which takes max of 1 year. Eac1413….
what security check r u referring to?
same situation here…stuck in security check…mine is premium too..no decision or rfe yet. EAC1413
did uscis tell you that it can take upto one year?? :O
I suggest not to apply Premium now.. better to wait till Nov.2014
I attended visa interview today and VO issued 221(G) blue form requesting for few more docs but he returned all documents including I797,I-129,passport etc. The USCIS case status still shows decision. I have asked my employer to respond with requested docs.
Anyone on same boat ?
Since, they returned all docs, should I still be hopeful ?
Pls advice, I am into big depression now..
Hi,
Dont worry … Once you send all the requested docs they will review it and if all ok and then they will call you for submitting passport to VFC.
It just normal process too, but the thing is we cannot predict how much time it will take.
I am also on the same boat. got 221g on sep 16,2014 in chennai consulate and submitted requested docs on sep 17,2014.
Still waiting for a mail from embassy.
Hi,
I am also on same boat, can you please tell me what document we need to submit, where we need to submit. I sent my to my petitioner for this, they sent mail “the first paragraph of the 221(g) blue sheet so you can download the courier submission letter will detail what they want”.
Please tell me which document I need to submit ?
Thanks ,,
Hi experts, soon I m having interview, can u pls suggest me whether I should attend the interview with my little kids or only with my wife, just thinking that might be interview with kids is not correct decision as they will not disturb during interview, pls advice
I attended with my 1.5 years old kid. He is very prankish. Because of that the officer ask no question just say your visa approved! I think they want we should leave there as soon as possible.
Zia ,
Your Kid gonna be trump card for your H1-B believe me ..!!!
we (me, my wife n kid) attended interview y’day @ chennai. we have a 1yr old kid.. b’coz of the kid we were asked to directly go inside without standing in queue.. the queue was really very long… & once inside.. we were asked to go to the interview window… in 5 mins we were out of the consulate getting our visa’s approved.. due to the infant we got priority in the interview process..
also they asked only few ques.. client name.. client letter.. employer name.. that’s it.. our son started shouting.. & so the interviewer said immediately.. “Ur Visa’s are approved.”
thanks to this forum for such a great help.
Hi,
My client has been changed from approved petition. While filling DS160 I have not received update LCA, so I putted salary from petition doc itself. Now I have scheduled appointment and I have received update LCA for new client and CIS notification letter. But there is slightly difference in salary that I filled in DS160 and updated LCA. New LCA is having higher. In this case will it be matter while going to interview? Which salary should I tell to VO if he ask me? My employer told me to tell whicherver is higher I.e from new LCA?
Thanks
Notice date :29 th apr
Rfe : 26th jul
Rfe response : 22nd sep
Approved : 29 Sep
Vermont service centre
Best of luck all… you are the next
still waiting lottery result
something wrong with me or with petitioner
anyone else waiting?
Still Rfe response review since Aug.4;)WAc141415:(
RFE response review since 22 Aug, WAC14142****
Am sorry to say this. Lottery was already done by apr 2014. If you dont receive receipt number till now your application may not picked. Please check with your employer.
employer told me still we are waiting too. what is the truth
OM NAMO NARAYANA
I am a silent follower of this forum. My husband got his VISA approved. He had VISA interview in chennai on Sep. 29. The VISA officer asked basic questions like
1. Who is your client
2. How long you have been working with you client
3. How long who have employed in this current company.
I thank GOD. I also thank everybody for sharing their VISA experience. SRI RAMA JEYAM.
so now you are preparing for USA trip ? USA style dresses and ASH, good good enjoy USA
Sourabh and Experts…
Need ur advice as im in a terrible situation..
I got a shocking email from USCIS after waiting 2 months
on RFE Response Review…The email said
On September 30, 2014, we mailed you a denial decision notice for this case I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. The notice explains why the denial decision was made and the options that may be available to you. If you have not received this notice within 15 days of September 30, 2014, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.
I am really stuck here and have contacted my employer…
If you guys have heard any such cases before , could you pls let me
know if there is a chance to appeal and what are the options
What was the RFE ? did you apply through consultancy ?
Was It Vermont service Center?
yeah vermont
have no clue abt rfe since they said it was related to project details…
this s a consultancy but i know them for a long time n have seen my
ex colleagues doing well there….I don’t know what’s happening…
i was so confident abt my case…
Finally my petition got approved on 29th Sep.
Sep 10th RFE response review.
Center:California\Regular
Hi I got RFE on July5th 2014
– Employer submitted necessary documents
– status changed to RFE Response review on July 17th 2014.
– Till yesterday it was in same status and showing the same date as date of documents recieved.
– All of sudden the date chnaged to Sept 29th 2014 and the status is same now (RFE Response Review)
Appreciate if anyone of them are aware of any such instances. Thank you.
No worries,
It is just an Internal Updates done by USCIS on your case. u’ll hear good news very soon.
Thank you
Hi…it just changed to “Initial Review” again with the below description. Please sugggest.
On September 30, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.
Hi , I attended the visa interview @ Chennai but received 221g blue form asking for few documents from petitioner. If petitioner does not provides the documents which are asked by visa officer, Can I apply from other company as I already have an approved petition.
first if your petitioner does not provide the documents then your visa will get denied.
second : you are cap exempt so you can file another H1 ( H1 transfer) any time via some other company.
Still anybody is waiting for RFE review – Approval ?
God know when this status will changed
Yes, I am waiting for Approval status. My application is still showing RFE review status 🙁
i m waiting since 28 august
Waiting from Aug 22nd
from 14th Aug. God do something..why RFE petitioner who responded in sept. got approval within 10 days and for Aug it’s just waiting n waiting. 1st oct is coming and we are just waiting instead of packing 🙁
have been Waiting since Aug 5th… still RFE review…
July 30th still waiting
Hi everyone,
Thanks a lot for all the information here.
Got finally approved my petition today 29th around 6 pm
Petition picked notice – April 10th
Rfe – June 15th
Rfe submitted – sep 8th
Rfe review – sep 10th
Approval- sep 29th
Vermont center, Adv / RP
Good Luck to everyone here!!!
Great…Congrats!!
What is next step for you? Will you apply for visa interview yourself or your employer applies for it?
Hi All,
I have been a silent reader from Day 1 and this forum has helped me understand the process in a better way.
Here goes my story. I filed through a US based consultancy.
Got to know about lottery result: May 5
RFE: July 10
RFE Docs Submitted: August 10
RFE Response Review: Sept 5
Petition Approved: Sept 29
I am already in US. So can I directly start working after Oct 1, after I file for my SSN?
Any input will be highly appreciated..
Hi
I have been selected in h1b lottery , but till date haven’t received any updates regarding my petition ? Is any1 still waiting like me? Any from TCS with without any status after selection in lottery..
Thnx for the help.
I am in the list, waiting for updates after selected in lottery.
I have received lottery notification on 8th June.
RFE on 5th Aug
RFE Documents Submited :- 15th Aug.
Afte that there is no reply either from USCIS or TCS Visa team
Same case here. Got to know that i was selected in the lottery by end of May. After that I have received no updates in-spite of numerous follow-ups with the FDFU/Visa team. It seems really strange that there are no updates since 4 months. Is this just a TCS thing or are there people from other organizations with similar problems?
No i think this is with TCS only.. those guys are not revealing the Results
May be they are not saying it is approved and waiting for petition docs.
They will directly send the approved documents once received,
Hi i have a situation where i have a approved H1b visa (fresh h1b with counselor processing) and i am currently in H4 status. My question is – can i apply H1b Transfer (cap-exempt H1 – premium processing) along with Change of status from H4 even without starting with my current petitioner (company) to a new employer.
@AC : yes , once your H1 is approved you are cap exempt and you can file transfer without even starting on payroll of current H1 holder. about H4 to H1, before Oct 1 yes, after Oct 1 you are already on H1 status, check your H1B COS status paper which has your new I94 and status note. file H1 transfer and at the same time start working on project, you cannot stay idle at home as from tomorrow you are on H1 status. your new employer dont have to wait for your new H1 approval as its a transfer so as soon as you get the transfer case number from USCIS you can start working with new employer. Mark it as answer if you are satisfied other shoot your follow up question.
Its not a H1b with COS so no I-94. Hence no issue in sitting idle till i am on H1b.
Its a H1b with counselor processing so not on H1b till i do a COS from H4. Thats why this question that without even starting on H1b with current petioner can i transfer along with COS from H4 to H1 with new employer.
If you have approved H1B petition then you are cap exempt. and their is no problem if you want to transfer your H1b to another employer. But ask your future employer to prepare solid case for H1B transfer with all documents client letter, SOW etc etc as chances are their that you get RFE if your future employer is not a Big company.
Hi all,
Thanks a lot for all people…
Got finally approved my petition today 29th great feeling
Petition picked notice – May 9th
Rfe – June 19th
Rfe submitted – sep 15th
Rfe review – sep 16th
Approval- sep 29th
HI ,
HERE IS MY EXPERIENCE WITH US H1B VISA
BACKGROUND: APPLIED H1B THROUGH IT CONSUTANTANCY & SERVICES COMPANY STARTED BY INDIANS
APR 22ND: RECEIVED CONFIRMATION RECEIPT
MAY 27TH: RECEIVED RFE ON EDUCATIONAL RFE REQUIRING EXPERIENCE
JUNE 3RD: RESPONDED TO RFE (BUT NOT AWARE WHEN THE ATTORNEY HAS SUBMITTED THE DOCUMENTS)
AUG 5TH: STATUS RFE RESPONSE REVIEW
AUG 25TH: PETITION APPROVED
SEP 26TH: OFC
SEP 29TH: VISA INTERVIEW
AFTER COMPLETING THE ALL FORMALITIES
OBSERVED THAT VO IS ASKING SO MANY QUESTIONS TO THE GUYS IN FRONT OF ME AND ANGRY FACE ..LITTLE SCARED
ME: HELLO GUD MRNG (WITH SMILE)
VO: VERY GUD MRNG (LITTLE SMILE ON HIS FACE)
VO:WHICH COMPANY YOU ARE GOING TO WORK ?
ME: ANSWERED
VO: GIVEN EXPRESSSION LIKE HE DIDN’T HEARD ABOUT THAT COMPANY AND ASKED WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO THERE?
ME: EXPLAINED THAT I AM GOING WORK WITH CLIENT XX XX XX XXXXXXXXXX
VO:DO YOU HAVE ANY VENDOR IN BETWEEN ??
ME: YES
VO: DO YOU HAVE ANY CONTRACT RELATED DOCUMENT??
ME: GIVEN THE MSA DOC INCLUDING CLIENT LETTER
VO: ASKED ABOUT MY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
ME: EXPLAINED
THEN VO HAS GIVEN A PAPER PAMPHLET AND ASKED ME TO GO THROUGH WITH THAT AND SAID HAVE A NICE TRIP.
THE GOLDEN WORDS CAME OUT THAT “ YOUR VISA IS APPROVED “
ANSWERED ALL THE QUESTION WITH CONFIDENCE AND WITH SMILE ALWAYS….
I FEEL SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE MADE ME TO GET SUCCESS IN GETTING VISA
ITS ALMOST 6 MONTHS WITH FULL OF TENSION CAME TO END…
THANK YOU GUYS….
ALL THE BEST TO ALL THE GUYS
@@ Interview at Chennai
My H1B got approved by Sep 26th and Thought of sharing the details here
RFE : Jun 12th
RFE Response: July 3rd
RFE approved by: Sep 26th
Thanks for everyone who Keep this site active.
Congrats !! What was your processing center ? California or Vermont ?
Vermont
Hello Friends,
First of all would like to thanks this forum for such a nice platform to share exp and all my friends who shared their exp which help me in preparation.
Got my visa stamped today(29/9/14) at Delhi consulate. Want to share my exp.
interview
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning Mam
Vo: Your passport plz
me: handed over.
V0: your petitioner, (Before i replied she said ok..u r from XXXX company)
Me: yes mam
Vo: which city u r going
Me: answered
Vo: when you got married
me: answered
VO: Thanks (and started typing)
I was expecting more ques. But suddenly she said golden words “your visa is approved”. In 20-25 sec visa interview finish.
All the best who all are waiting for their turn.
Hi,
Congrats !!!
Have you been to Consulate with your Wife or just alone?
With Wife..
RST
Congratulation
When you got your visa application approved?
location california or vermont?
I just want to calculate my case & I am also in delhi.
my RFE submited on sep10 mine is California.
Regards,
My Application got approved on 30th May(without any RFE), location California. But my employer send my documents late that’s why applied in Sept.