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Apply for j1 waiver ..
Any hope for me guys? I am GQ/PP, Lawyer not recieved anything as of yestrday! This is my 2nd time!
EAC1413554369 ..status of this number is approved on 22nd April…vermont started sending decisions for PP even before 28th?
I dont understand..Why don’t they start processing for the one who got selected on April 11th EAC14131…It is so random
That petition is not for H1-B. It is probably for transfer since the date is not April 10th.
It seems uscis is fond of using random selection program which they have…they keep running the same for all other activities.
Hello Guys,
Does USCIS send receipt notices to all petitions it received OR only to those selected in the lottery. Please advise.
Thank you.
Only those selected
any one got receipt number for Non AD / Regular / Vermont center ???
I have read some people receiving receipts already from Vermont for non AD/ Regular. I am in the same boat and still waiting. Even checked with my employer today and the checks haven’t even cleared yet. Not sure how much longer I can keep my hopes up. Initially, I thought everyone would at least have a receipt notice by April 28th, but maybe not……
well , according to my employer need to wait for 2 more weeks to know the status. Last year my friend got the receipt for regular on May 15. Cheques will be en-cashed few days before we get receipt number.
I applied for a H1b under the Master’s quota and my wife as a dependent(H4). She got her receipt number (EAC-14138*****) yesterday via regular mail and I am yet to get mine. Does that mean my case was selected? My gut feeling is yes because my wife got her receipt and she is my dependent. I asked the same question to our lawyer, still waiting to hear back from him. Any help would be appreciated.
Yes, thats correct you are selected as well, congrats! Mine is similar story
Thanks for confirming.
People!!!
I’m extremely emotional as I write this. After being hopeful for a long time I received my receipt email 20 minutes ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My receipt number is EAC 141375****…I’m AD and believed that I was PP but not sure to be honest. Soooo my PP friends you CAN keep hope alive. and thanks to EVERYONE on this blog for your support, information and hope!!!
All the best!! I’ll keep checking in and provide whatever additional I can!
Congrats!!!
congrats!
Thats good to know mate… Thanks for posting it here as it helps a lot of people AD/NON AD on PP’s…
Congratulations
EAC1413554180
What if the check has not been cashed yet? Does that mean receipt has not been generated yet???
Why the hell are people here fussing about trackable or not?
Got the receipt..be happy
Exactly…
Agreed !! Why the hell people even care about tracking after getting receipt while so many are still hoping to get a receipt #
Agreed. It’s so annoying to read people freaking out and saying how SAD they are their receipts doesn’t show. Since days people have said that USCIS hasn’t started doing that yet, If I would have my receipt I would be out partying and being more than happy rather than whining over this forum where thousands are waiting and have not received one.
why this is
EAC1413554171 it is processed
EAC1413554170 is not trackable.
Why there is no series in Vermont. Is it the case for California as well?
I am suspecting that the receipts issues for all PP applications selected under lottery did not have status update in USCIS site. so it means they will directly will process from 28th will get the final results like approval or RFE. If anyone disagrees, please show me a Vermont PP case numbers, who can track their status.
All PP guys will get an final approval update at the max by May 20th.
Able to track it. EAC14132XXXXX.
In my company 3-4 people out 50-55 people got receipt number from solicitor yesterday from CA center – Non AD/RQ/RP. Does anyone know if USCIS send the receipt number to lawyer at once or over the period of time given the same solicitor has filled all petitions on the same day. I want to know of if there are any chances left or i can safely assume that my petition is not selected. Thanks!
Congrats to those who got selected in the lottery.
My company had filed for about 12 people, five of them got their receipt numbers yesterday and 3 of them got it today. So I guess you can wait and there is lot of time left for non-AD-RP.
Good Luck.
50-55 people from a single company? I am sure all are Indians and this company would be a consulting company.
I started wondering how many applicants we would have if everybody just submitted one application!
What’s wrong with you and your company and similar ones?
I wonder what you really think coming here and asking this question while people with degrees such as PhD from MIT are still waiting!?!
Sorry to say that, but I really hope that people like you and your company face the consequence!
I really agree on that. I assume there won’t even be a need for lottery if everybody sticks to one application. Wishing luck to all those who are waiting.
Thanks.
problem is not just people applying under multiple employers….these run in a few thousands…
the real problem is desi mega outsourcing companies like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Syntel, CTS iGate etc…
even if the H1 cap is at 200k/year these companies will find way to sneak in 25k applications every year….
i wish there was a limit on H1 application per company
Exactly, These companies send QA people from India to here and people who do Masters and Phd from here didn’t get the visa because of these shitty companies.
True that!
Totally agree. USCIS should not allow multiple H1b application for a single employee….
What happens when one employee gets all 3 selected in lottery… He would finally pick and work only in one…
What happens to other two h1b visa numbers?
Well said and totally agree
Guys, I got my case number on Monday but it’s still not trackable – EAC-14-135-**** Non-AD/PP. I have seen other guys saying that they also have problems with tracking their numbers. Is there any update on that? is anyone still in the same boat?
Yes. I too received it on Monday. EAC-14-135-*****. Still not trackable.
PS, JAKE, SIA, please confirm, is your petitions are under premium ?
Yes. Mine is premium.
Yes – PP
How about PS?
Yup… PP!
EAC1413554180
Same with me too… PP
What if the check has not been cashed yet? Does that mean receipt has not been generated yet??
Yes!thats true…in my case it happened so it looks like that.i got my Receipt number from DSO on monday but til wednesday i was not able to track it and i got call from Employer saying check was encased on wednesday and it started showing my status on wednesday afternoon.but till today we havent received my receipt.
Yes… Only the applications selected in the lottery… 65k+20K will get receipts and their cheques would be encashed.
Guys,
I’m under AD/RP….basically all my friends got their receipts. I checked with my school and they said no updates to my SEVIS status. I’m starting to lose hope. Anybody has suggestions for finding a school that issues CPT asap?
Thank you so much!!
Search Sullivan university and ITU….
Goldey Beacom College, Delaware
Got receipt today mornig -WAC- regular quota ,regular processing.
Forgot to mention non-ad
congrats
congrats! what about EAC
#stillnoupdates
regular processing…..what is going on people?? still no update from my employer/attorneys…..
Regular processing / NON AD VT……
#stillwaiting
Any one received with number EAC14137/6/5/4/3/2/1…..can track case now?
Or find updates in SEVIS? Looks like all issued case from VT in last week cannot track in system until now
I am guessing if they will wait until approved to update the failure in tracking information….
Cause my OPT is going to expire in half a m0nth, I really wanna make sure it will be extended to Sep 30 after H1B….
mine is EAC-14-136
can’t track in uscis website either
SSE, is your petition filed under premium?
yes, ad/pp
EAC14133XXXXX Can’t track either. PP is good for nothing, learnt a lesson.
vt center, h1-b and waiting4h1b : you guys pp too?
Yes @ VT
Observation:
For PP >> uscis issued receipt # no status update in their status tracker.
For RP >> uscis issued receipt # and status updated (either accepted or Intial review).
Couldn’t track either. mine is EAC14134*****
PP processing
Yeah, mine is PP.
Hey Guys, My receipt number starts with EAC14133xxxxx but i managed to send an email to vsc-premium.processing@uscis.dhs.gov and they replied me back saying that mine under review….
I am AD/RP/VT.Mine is EAC14138508** it was not trackable till wednesday noon and after that it is trackable and my SEVIS was also changed on Monday and by looking at my case number i can assume it was issued on last friday on 138th day of fiscal.
Check guys and make sure you don’t keep space in between EAC and 14138508**
Beat of luck
I don’t think it is possible to accidentally insert a space, without missing a digit of the receipt number, the field looks like a fixed length one.
mine is EAC-14-137-*****. the case status shown is ‘Initial Review’
Yea. I am unable to track it. Don’t know what’s the problem. I am asking the attorney to check it but they are asking me to check with the employer. Mine is EAC14135*****
I see few EAC14136s are trackable
Mine is EAC14134…. Not trackable
neither my lawyer nor the employer have received anything from the USCIS yet. I talked to my school DSO and they see a pending change of status on my SEVIS record with a receipt number.
Then I decided to ask to my employer if the check has been cashed and it has not been cashed as of yesterday.
So whats wrong? I’m feeling so depressed and down that I’m literally like a living zombie!
Same here. I got my receipt number from school DSO on SEVIS first. Don’t worry, I think your employer or lawyer will get the mailed copy soon.
Dont worry i was in same situation on Monday and my employer confirmed on wednesday that check was encased.but till today employer or lawyer hasnt received my receipt.
But you are in so relax and plan for further and collect possible RFE what they can ask and you haven’t submitted in petition.
Best of luck
Alright this is it. No more wait. What’s gonna happen is gonna happen. Waiting is not gonna change anything. I’ve lost my happiness for the past 2 weeks due to this and now am gonna take a break from this and start worrying if I get the petition back. AD/Regular/Vermont.
u filed it under regular, so u did not even have to worry till now, from next week regular people will get results in huge numbers.. You seem to be always worried guy to me, may god give you the strength. lol
And what are you laughing at?
Waiting has made be numb now or may be i got used to it.. 😉
That’s the right way of thinking. Forget about it, go on with your work wherever it is (the US or your home Country). You need to realize that these kind of decisions are OUT of our control.
Stay positive and don’t listen to the bad news crows around here.
Any body got approvals?
EAC1413554167
USCIS Started approvals today also.
Any body got approvals today from Vermont?
Hi,
I don’t want to raise false hopes, but I see most of the receipts received by my friends yesterday are dated on April 18th. It took 4-5 business days for them to receive. The latest numbers shows receipts are generated couple of days back too. so Regular folks, please wait till May 1st week.
I’ve asked my attorney when can we expect rejection notice, he said by May mid week they’ll start sending rejections.
EAC1414355001
It generated today. but in the initial review it is showing as 10 th april.
I wonder how come it is like this? if it is 10 th April why it is 143?
This is not todays. Today EAC1414452119. The date APRIL 10TH is the date when they did lottey and picked up the application .They are generating receipts for that application .
10 April is the date when they conducted lottery so for all applications date will be 10th April …. 143 in the receipt number is the day when the receipt was generated ..
My question is it should be sequence rt? or not required?
This is horrible. 100% of my friends have received good news or have been advised by lawyers to move ahead with plan b. I think J-1 is my move.
If you want to go with J1, then how are you planning on what to do after the J1..All J1’s are subject to Two-year home residency law which states that upon completion of the J1, then the person should leave back to the home country for atleast two years and then can re-enter USA…Have you already thought about this?
Apply for j1 waiver ..
Hi friends,
When shall I get the Reguler process lottery pick details? Kindly do let me know if you kbows any information.
Is there any hope left for AD/RP/VT?
I am waiting. It made me not be able to concentrate on anything. I will start to work in May using CPT. My employer asked me to move to the city to be convenient. They can’t wait for me to start to work. I am the only person in the company that they file h1b for me.
Emma,
Yes … You still have hope and dont lose it…. There is still time for you and probably , would suggest to wait for another week to 10 days ( Business Days)
Even if there are about 40000 reg applications picked by lottery out of the complete lot, it needs to be sent by MAIL and not EMAIL… So its not an easy process… So dnt lose hope and enjoy your weekend.. You will get one next week…
Hi all,
Do i still have any hope ?
Non Ad / PP ..
-Raj
Yes you do.
I also have non AD/PP.
I don’t think (personal opinion that there is much hope left). Unless we are wait-listed (if such thing truly exists).
Anyone else, what do you think? No hope.
AD/PP here. Not really much chance. There may be a slim chance left but it’s best not to wait for it.
I just called my school for a SEVIS update. They did not see any recent updates, and I take that as an indication that PP receipt is mostly completed.
Time to move on 🙂
I agree with you. I am also under AD/PP/VT.
We need to work on our backup plans from this weekend. It may take about a month or two to finalize and choose a different option. If we get H1B in the mean time, it is not going to hurt having 2 choices.
I am going to relax this weekend. I have faced sufficient stress for the past 25 days. I did not file my taxes yet. I requested extension earlier. I will finish my taxes and then on Monday, I will work on my backup plan actively.
Good luck guys/gals.
@usgrad – that sounds like a good idea.
1. Yes, get some rest. Much better use of your time than getting stressed over some stupid computer lottery. Both you and I know that our lives and our success are not and will not be defined by some random lottery. We define our own lives, through hard work, perseverance, our friends and family, our education, and our real effort. These are the things that truly matter.
2. Do your taxes. Your will get a good refund 🙂 I did mine, and it felt good.
3. Go out with friends, relax, and get a drink. Depending on your mood, I recommend Stella, Blue Moon, Franziskaner, Paulaner, or some Scotch Whiskey/Hennessy Cognac 🙂 Just don’t drink too much to hurt yourself.
4. Plan to have immediate conversations with your HR and direct managers about next steps and what options are on the table. Usually there are more options that you realize. I just had my conversation with my manager and my attorney yesterday – they were both very supportive and asked if I wanted to do internal transfer or apply for another visa type.
Yes, that sounds good to me too. I’ve been so stressed everyday. Strained relationships with family and friends because I’ve been so tense. I’ve been negative for weeks now. Even before April 1 I knew there was such a small chance.
I guess you are right and our life’s success doesn’t depend on a stupid visa. I’m just sad because it was my last option (I am non AD) and I have to go back home and will lose my job prospects. My friends are all here so I’m just upset that all this is decided by a lottery. Life isn’t fair, I learned that the hardest way through the visa process I must say.
ND/RP Waiting…
AD/RP–> Anyone got receipts today?
Folks, I just received my receipt.
Received date – April 10
Receipt Date – April 18
Receipt number – EAC-14-138-*****
Please do not give up hope as I had given up hope and almost started applying to universities. Stay strong and prayers can work wonders!
Good luck to all of you!
And , my university had said there was no update and I better start looking at Plan B as my options were looking dim.
I called my legal team and asked them to check if my cheque has been cashed or not.
What universities were you planning to apply … and what courses ?
Please advice as I am looking at it as my Plan B
thanks.
Hello friends, I have a question. My employer filed five different h1b petitions for me through all his companies. Only 2 of them were selected in the lottery. Is it possible to assign one of those selected to a friend ? Please answer
Not Possible!!
Look at those people here who are waiting for their receipts. Because of you, many of others lost their opportunities and have to go home. You break the rule and fairness of the lottery. Shame on you!
My employer broke no rule, it is legal because different companies. And no shame, I get to stay and you pack your bags. Please stop being rude.
yes, it is legal or you have been kicked out.
If everyone submits 5 or more copies, the lottery system would be a joke…you are taking advantage of other’s honesty.
BTW, for me I had my Green Card long time ago…I just feel uncomfortable to see some shameless guys here. Anyway, you will pay for what you did…
@Siavash
The one being rude is you. You can’t tell people “I stay in the US, you better start packing” You should be banned from this forum from being so selfish and negative.
atleast two are fine but 5 are too much
see because of you so many lost the chance
see you may be in a situation good financially but so many people are not and because of you so many people lost their chance
Kolan Irani jamaat harja bere vahast gool bekare ! 😀 😀 na Siya ?
@Siavash
Anyway you are going to work with one position then why do you need 5?
Lot of people are suffering because of the guys like you.
Don’t hurt the people by asking questions like this.
I agree- just asking this question is so insensitive when there are many people hoping that their application is picked. Sad!
I agree why do people do this….. They are screwing others lives who have suffered for M.S etc… I hate consultancies who do this…….
Hope such duplicate consultancies H1b get rejected even though selected in lottery.
though I am also waiting, but I have to admit that he/she must be very exceptional and could make a great contribution to his/her boss, or some kind of talents the country requires.
in order to keep the talent, a huge financial group could all the affiliates to apply one for the talents
Only…
Good for you !! Bad for others !!
@Siavash: You are such an idiot, people like you have no right to live on Earth.
Btw I got my receipt but I feel sorry for others.
How could you even say “ONLY 2 of them were selected”??? How many do you even need? So you want to take all 5, so four other people won’t be able to get selected? What kind of person are you?
There must be a process to disqualify people who have multiple applications based on their passport details, which will stay same in all their applications.
@Siavash – I very much agree with everyone’s opinion on here. You say it is legal to apply for more than one employer to submit different petitions for you. That is correct. However, it is NOT legal for an employer to KNOWINGLY submit petitions for the same applicant simply under the disguise of different subsidiaries. Read the Immigration and Nationality Act fine print carefully.
At any point in the future, should the USCIS conduct an audit on your future immigration/H-1B extension/Green Card case, both you and your employer will get implicated.
However, in the mean time, enjoy your time in America before USCIS’s future audit. Karma will bite.
You have just ruined the lives of 4 other highly qualified applicants who have worked so hard to get their advanced degrees and real jobs here in America.
+1
@Siavash…….. Don’t lose your hope.. the other three also are on their way 🙂 .. In the mean time, you can directly contact and get permission from USCIS if it is possible to share it with your close friend/s 🙂 🙂
Yes. Don’t lose hope! I’m sure you will get 5 out of 5. Full score 🙂
Yes. If you need help picking which job you want, you should contact the USCIS for their opinion. I’m sure they would love to help sort out your little dilemma and help you find out the reason why there are 5 Siavashes in their system, and also why one person would like to do 5 jobs at once.
USCIS is famed for their top-rated customer service. Please do seek out their help!!
Or maybe you could share the remaining 4 with some of the folks on this forum? Seriously… what a nerve…
@Siavash – while you ask USCIS for their opinion, you should ask to see if you can bring your mother, father, cousin, and distant uncle over to America at the same time with the other 4 receipts.
Afterall, it would be very cruel if you can’t reunite with your family.
Do you think visa petitions are like Movie tickets to be passed around? While I congratulate you on your selection, I will not call it legal, but a workaround the legal structure in place.
You are rock man..
u are collapsed lottery system
Put it on ebay and get some money and enjoy the last few days in the US before going to a Federal Prison. The USCIS will find you using your IP address.
Don’t worry dude…..Just kidding…….
But, I really wish that the USCIS does this something to people who cheat the system.
You had TWINS!! Congrats 🙂 My suggestion is that you try and enter in Guinness book of world records..This might be a new world record 😛
I really hope USCIS finds out about these loop holes in their system and come up with a better system which provide equal chance to everybody.
I didn’t believe when my friend who is in Washington saying that there are so many people like this who applied 5 h1bs frm diff employers .. 🙁 now u proved it . Last year I was not selected in lottery , this year I lost my hopes because of you guys . 🙁
Dear god/world,
Please please audit these kind of people.
Please do it as soon as possible!
Dear Siavash,
You are the most stupid and idiot person i guess. think about other people, who have worked hard to get admission in any University at USA. He/She has to go through GRE, TOEFL and so many things, then worked hard to get a degree and finally finding a job in USA is the hardest one and then convince your employer to file for H1B . People like me who does not fall under STEM even don’t have OPT extension. This was the only chance for me. My Family back in my country wait every month for me to send money. I am sure there are lot of people here are like me . You just ruin their life. SHAME ON YOU!
I am writing an email to USCIS to address this issue. Friends on this site, if you want to stop the 1 guy 5 petitions situation, please send an email to USCIS and ask them to audit same name applications. If they receive many emails about the same issue, they can’t ignore.
Any one received NON-AD/Regular Processing receipts today.
Please post back if there are any!!
No..
Any news for Infosys employees NON-AD/RP/CA.
I m waiting for CTS/USA…havnt heard of anything yet and they dont allow to contact directly to immegration dept of CTS..everything has to be routed thr’ HR and not sure how much delay it is adding
Can my company apply for green card when i am on OPT extension?? bachelor degree, Indian citizen!
My HR received my receipt notice yesterday by mail.
AD/RP/( I am in Chicago, so I do not know which location it is)
WAC14138XXXXX.
Notice date: April 17,2014
I actually checked my SEVIS on this Tuesday from school. My adviser said my SEVIS got updated with pending H1B, then she mailed my extended I-20 on that day. I received my new I-20 yesterday. Then today, my HR told me my receipt notice also arrived yesterday.
My receipt # from my adviser is the same with the official receipt notice.
Good luck to you, guys.
How many waiting from Cognizant US and Cognizant, India.
Have you heard anything from the US or India HR.
I m waiting for CTS/USA…havnt heard of anything yet and they dont allow to contact directly to immegration dept of CTS..everything has to be routed thr’ HR and not sure how much delay it is adding
Maverick, from where have u filed ur petition ? CTS/USA or CTS/ INDIA ? Do u know, to which center it goes CA/VT ? What is urs? I m RQ/RP
Maverick, from where have u filed ur petition ? CTS/USA or CTS/ INDIA ? Do u know, to which center it goes CA/VT ? What is urs? I m RQ/RP
I m waiting for CTS/USA…havnt heard of anything yet and they dont allow to contact directly to immegration dept of CTS..everything has to be routed thr’ HR and not sure how much delay it is adding
one of my friend got in CTS/USA today morning.. WAC141395XXXX (NON-AD/RP).. i am still waiting..
Am frm cts India . Horizontals started receiving it . Am frm vertical . Waiting for it .
Any idea which all horizontals ? wat abt EIM ?
Any one received any update for Non Ad/RP/VT
No.. Me too waiting..
H1B Premium-Processing Cases
The USCIS began issuing receipt notifications of H1B cases via eMail on April 11, 2014 for premium-processing cases. The electronic notices will be followed by physical notices, sent through the U.S. mail. The Murthy Law Firm received the first of these hard-copy receipt notices for premium-processing cases on April 14th. These undoubtedly will continue to arrive. The USCIS has indicated that processing under the premium-processing timelines of fifteen (15) calendar days will resume by April 28, 2014.
Standard Processing H1B Cases
The USCIS does not send electronic receipt notifications for cases filed using the standard filing option (as opposed to premium processing). For these cases, only hard copy notices are sent. The Murthy Law Firm began receiving such notices on April 21st from both the California Service Center (CSC) and the Vermont Service Center (VSC). These notices inevitably will continue to filter in through the end of April and, likely, into the month of May.
Expect H1B Packages Not Selected in Lottery by May
Once the receipting process is complete, the USCIS will begin to return the cases that were not selected in the lottery. As of this writing, the Murthy Law Firm has not received any returned H1B cases.
Thanks for the update.
Update on H-1B Cap
So is it foregone conclusion that receipts for PP are done for both AD / NON AD
as the processing starts on the 28th ?
Thanks for the info though.
F
It’s their loss not yours… Diamonds shine wherever they are
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They are still generating receipts today in CA center dated APRIL 10TH. LAST generated wac1414550415
PP or Regular ?
how do you know about? AD or Non-AD?
Its both AD AND NON-AD but not PP .Its written mailed not emailed.
Thanks so much for this update:)
saisri any updates on vermont / EAC
non ad/regular
Yes they are generating too. Last i saw was EAC1414452119 both ad and non-ad not PP
SAI… So PP is almost done ? Right.
I guess they told they will start processing PP from April 28th. So i think they already sent receipts but i see some get through regular mail instead of email . so incase there is delay from attoreny or mail thats only reason i see. Rest few applications USCIS might have kept incase some application are rejected due to not proper filing or evidence they need to wait.
Any one from TCS has updates?
Same situation here.. I tried reaching visa cell but they are not ready 2 share the info.. tcs killing us
Any one TCS?
I email to ask my attorney about the general status of how many people that applied by the same law firm receive the number? No reply.
The attorney was picked by me. No service.
PP guys, do we have any hope now… or its over…
hold hope until you get your rejection/ package back. after all, you can still be waitlisted!
yep
Very small chance but not impossible.
You should definitely start preparing for other plans instead of waiting. If you do get it in the mean time, great. If not, at least you have other options.
I checked with my employer he says checks have not been encashed yet. Does that mean game over for me? Is there anyone who recieved a reciept but checks have not been encahsed yet?
Did you receive a receipt?
OMG!!!I AM IN!!!!!!!!!!!
AD/RP/CA
Receipt NO. WAC1413752XXX
Received date: April 10th
Notice date: April 16th
Current status: Initial Review
I just emailed my sponsor and attorney and asked them if they have got anything from USCIS. Then I got the answer in 10 minutes. No more guessing, no more anxiety. I am IN! So if you haven’t talked to your boss or attorney, I strongly recommended you to do so instead of refreshing this page every 2 minutes like I did since April 10th.
For those who haven’t got receipts, remember, the GAME IS NOT OVER yet before you get reject notice. Be positive and have faith! For those who have got their receipts, the GAME JUST BEGINS. We still have long, long and long way to go before getting officially approved.
I believe ALL of us are winners here, no matter you are luckily selected this time or not. After what we have accomplished to get to this H1B madness, we should be proud of ourselves. We are the best of the best!
I would like to thank this forum and everyone here for sharing information. You guys are awesome!!!
Huge congrats to you!!! Awesome news 🙂
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Hi Guys,
I have not received receipt number till now I..e .. 24th April. when can be the last date for receiving email for the CAPs that are selected?
And i heard about premium processing from 28th of April will there be any chance for those CAPs which are not selected will get receipt number this time.
Please let me know your inputs will be helpful
Thanks in Advance.
Cant believe I have waited for 2 weeks for my receipt and still the desperate wait continues. 🙁 AD/Regular/VT
I am also on the same side of the court.. Frustrating!!
Me too waiting for my receipt … its frustrating/depressing/scary
Still here waiting but somehow along the way I’ve just become numb. I’m tired of sleepless nights and feeling restless and depressed…so I’m hoping for the best but very ready to accept the worst as well.