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- 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.
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- Applying for H1B 2015 ? Read : Step by Step Plan to Apply for H1B 2015
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- H1B Visa 2015 Lottery Prediction – USCIS Data, Trend, Analysis
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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.
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Finally the wait is over!!!. My Petition is picked in the Lottery for NON AD/RP category. The reciept was sent to my attorney from Vermont..Waiting for more updates & process!.
Good luck to all & don’t lose hope!!
Finally got my receipt. RQ/RP/CA. US Bachelor’s degree, working for the biggest semiconductor company. Pretty much everyone I know got picked. Hang in there guys, best of luck to all.
You must be working for some big company then. Same with my employer. Everyone I know got picked in the lottery.
There are few receipts generated with WAC141465XXXX and EAC141465XXXX on 28th April. So keep up the hopes guys.
Yeah.. surprisingly..
but these receipts says “On April 28, 2014, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case.”
Are you sure these are H1b Applications
Did anybody from CTS got the Receipt? Please let know.
I am from Syntel.
What are your plans after you get to US?
Can you please guide me how to jump company from Indian to US company?
And get green card?
Bro did you get your receipt ?
Forget abt GC for atleast 10 yrs. Did u file h1 b? If so did u get receipt #? Premium/ regular? Share ur receipt #
Bijju bro Syntel files petition in RP only…
Are you too from Syntel?
Common Bro.!!! You don’t know whether you are picked in lottery or not and you are asking about jumping company and Green card ????
First take follow up on your lottery result if its not shared with you by the company.
+1
Please let me know- does this status means the application has been approved.
AD…PP..Vermont..Case Staus:
Post Decision Activity
On April 28, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER.
That means u r unlucky dude. They are gonna deny your petition and return your package.
Cheer up dude. Jus kidding. U have been thru and gear up for new life for atleast 3 yrs.
Can you tell the first 9 letters/digits of your case?
How come man that they approved on 28th first day itself every one who applied AD/VT saying that they are not even able to track their application online even though they got picked in lottery.If you dont can you please let us know from when your able to see your status online or just today right away u have seen the decision
Any updates from Tcs…?
Tcs m..f.. take 2 more weeks as if they are generating receipts. . They are creating really a bad environment here..
is there any other way to find out h4 to h1 cos is selected in lottery or not..
No
is H4 applied along with H1?
IBM India – anyone got selected?
Non-AD / Reg,
Any body from Infosys/wipro/polaris got the receipts either from WAC/EAC?
Anyone from CTS received receipt??
Not Yet …
Not Yet. Any Idea till what time we can expect it..
no..Still waiting..
AD/RP/VT
It feels like I have been waiting forever…..this is driving me crazy… 🙁
Why the hell we have to go through this guys….I am not against non-AD guys..
but this is just insane…insane…how a lottery is deciding the tide of my life..
Still got $30k loans to pay back and other personal things which deals with even more stuff….it’s not fair…it’s not fair!!
It’s high time there should be a sensible immigration reform!!
Not sure when this agony ends….. 🙁 🙁
Any updates for today?? Even my check is not cached yet. Im really loosing hope 🙁
I saw a post in other forum (other language) that he got the package back.
Is there other people here who also got the package back already???
I heard the same on other forum…not sure how legitimate is that! 🙁
Should I keep any hope or it’s over? This is my first and last chance. Please advise something.
sailing in the same boat 🙁 All my friends and most of the applications my employer submitted have been accepted. My employer did not give me the exact count. Making me real nervous.
Is there any hope left now or game over?
My employer had asked me to wait until this weekend, but im really not sure!!!
same here. This wait it too frustrating. Not able to concentrate on my work.
Hi, can you please let me know in how many days u got the receipt number after you came to know that your cheque has been enchased
My employer mentioned that my check is not cached yet also. So I am getting more worried. Is there any hope??
Advanced Degree / Regular Processing / Vermont
Also waiting 🙁
Waiting for a miracle
I received my receipt number today… NON AD/RP/California center/WAC-14-143-XXXX, Received date – 04/10 Notice date – 04/23. All Glory to the Lord. Keeping others in prayers…
Glory to the Lord, either anyone got approved or rejected. We will be directed to different way. There are many solutions.
Can somebody please illustrate if J1 visa is an option ?
been lurking on this since april 10 until i received my receipt from uscis today 4/28. Mine is Non-AD/RP, California Svc Center Rec Date 4/10, Notice Date 4/22. Thank you so much Lord. God Bless for those who are still waiting…
On April 23, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER.
I got the receipt what does this mean?
All,
I have been following the post almost every 15 minutes, since last two weeks. I am glad to share that my employer called me an hour before and sent me email notifying that I got through the Lottery.
All the best !
On April 23, 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
What does this mean?
You are selected in Lottery 🙂 Enjoy
Is it 28th is the last day for getting the Lottery receipts , Any one have the info on this
I got my receipt 10 days back but still in the USCIS case status , I cant see my case. Is there anyone out there who has the same problem??
Its been 15 days for me and still no updates on uscis website…I believe urs is vermont too..
Same here 🙁 ;(
Yes, Many ppl are facing the same issue.Its fine as long as you got the mail, u r in lottery..Wait for further mail from your employer
Mine is PP/Non Ad. Got an RFE just now…not sure what it is yet. Will they fax the RFE to attorney if it is premium processing?or it will be mail only?
Do you what was wrong with your application ? did you or your attorney attach all the required documents ? Did they fill the LCA with your name ?
USCIS will send RFE’s through mail only. It does not matter whether it is premium/non-premium
RFE for PP cases will be faxed to Employer/Attorney (whichever fax number that is provided on I-907.) In your case, faxed RFE should already have been rec’d.
USCIS is using RFE to buy more time (so it doesn’t have to refund the PP fee), as it obviously doesn’t have enuf officers to finish adjudicating all PP H-1s within 15 days – there are a huge # of them this year. In fact, USCIS was using the same tactic last year already.
Thats true…. My employer who filed the petition is top US based firm..still USCIS simply asks for evidence…I have 10 years of experience and currently working on L1 for 4 years in US….
Guys! Just got the Receipt Number! Please loose hope!
All the Best!
That was typo – please don’t loose hope!
Suresh is it AD or non AD premium or regular. Please reply me.BTW any AD/PP/CA still waiting please+1. Can we wait until May 12 th or the game is over.
NON AD PP +1
Do you think there is any chance left for Non Adv/ PP cases? I am reading that 28th was the last date to receive notification for the receipts, is that true? 🙁
Yes, I am waiting. But is seeking other solutions now. Maybe Judge Judy is right “stay in school.”
Is to early to say an end for non ad regular aswell?
yes it is tooooooo early… You have time till the next week….
I am AD/PP, but I guess game is over.
Probably it’s the most weird thing i guess…
My employer called me few days back and said my cheque was encashed,i was under the impression that i got my H1B picked in the lottery.But today my employer called me again and he said one of his employees who was filed alon with me that guy got two receipts and i didn’t get mine.Employer is in the process of contacting USCIS,don’t know what is happening really
Its fault of employer ,he is giving false information
Employer mentioned about the cheque but employer never mentioned about that cheque is related to your case ?
Probably it’s the most weird thing i guess…
My employer called me few days back and said my cheque was encashed,i was under the impression that i got my H1B picked in the lottery.But today my employer called me again and he said one of his employees who was filed alon with me that guy got two receipts and i didn’t get mine.Employer is in the process of contacting USCIS,don’t know what is happening really
I applied on AD/RP/VT. Still no news regarding the pick up or the receipt number. Does this means its game over for me???
I sincerely hope that your anxious wait gets rewarded with a receipt number soon..As a fellow AD/RP member who got my receipt late last week, I can understand your frustration and pain at how unfair this can seem..Good Luck!
Hi Guys
I just came to know that to qualify for Advance Degree Quota your university must have Non Profit organization means there is so many university in US that has for profit organization and their degree didn’t let you qualify for Advance Degree Quota.
What if you file under Advance Quota with for profit organization degree did usicis transfer your application to general quota or what?
Is there anyone familiar with this rules and have more information please share here.
I don’t think there is any such rule..
If you graduated from an accredited US university with masters, you are eligible for AD.
If you are working for a non-profit organization, such as a university, or some non-profit company, you are cap exempt. You don’t have have bother about AD quota or regular quota. You can apply for h1b anytime.
I got to know this from lawyer today. I think accredited must have some relationship with non profit and for profit University.
I could be wroung.
Most of the universities are accredited but it should be non-profit or public university to qualify under AD quota, for-profit and private are not eligible, USCIS will outright reject such descrepency petitions.
Non-AD/ RP/ VT
Finally got my receipt number. Second time applying. My attorney just emailed me that I was picked in the lottery. The number is EAC-14-143-5****
I was running out of OPT, back up plan was masters here.
I’ve been following this forum for a while now. Everyone who has not gotten it so far keep your spirits up. God bless, Jai Hanuman.
Congrats..,
Thanks msa
We have to start to persuade us to accept that hope is slight. Think about next step.
It is just hard.
You guys probably about to Hear the weirdest h1b case ever.
Alright, so my lawyer nor the employer heard anything back from the Uscis and I talked to my dso and they said there is a cap gap extension applied to my sevis.
Then I asked my lawyer call the premium processing department directly to ask why we have not received the receipt number yet and the guy said yes the case was approved then it seems like it was voided due to the reason I unknown. There is absolutely not a duplicate entry for sure. My lawyer says there might be a human error causing this issue and they will hopefully fix it.otherwise I’m screwed for no reason !
How do you check who is your DSO?
Today I received by mail my Wife’s H4 i797C with a receipt number, which I can track online, Non AD/RP/VT, receipt date: April 24.
From what I’ve read here and online, this means my H1 petition was selected in the lottery, is this a 100% guaranteed?. I’ve asked my employer but they have not received the H1 receipt yet.
Thanks.
Yep, you got through the lottery.
will H4 be submitted along with H1 ?
how come h4 receipt not send to lawyer ///
Hi Guys,
I am a silent follower of the posts in this website, finally got selected in the lottery.
My details
AD/RP/EAC – 14-136-5****
Received Date – 05/10/2104
Notice Date – 05/16/2014.
All the best for rest of you guys.
You gotta correct your dates buddy.
Looks like you are too excited!!
Anyways, congrats!
ya!!! I am too excited!!!
Received Date – 04/10/2104
Notice Date – 04/16/2014
Thanks bro!!!
Still Wrong!:)
I dont care!!! Im going PARTY!!!!
All the best to all of you guys waiting, I can understand how frustrating it is, as many said here it may be too early to come to conclusion but think about Plan B and try and talk to your employer about it.
Hi,
I applied in Non-AD/Regular Processing but my employer didn’t receive any update from USCIS. Should I keep some hope or is it over?
I was not selected last year also so I am very much worried. Any pointer will be very helpful.
Thank you so much.
Yes..You can keep the hope alive. As per my understanding you should be getting the receipts by end of this week if you are selected. I am being optimistic, sailing the same boat as like u.
Thank you for your response, best of lucks for all of us !
Yes..keep the hope alive . My employer received the receipt today and he said he has not received any other non ad reg receipts yet except mine..so lots of hopes!! All the best
I have been applied through non pp regular cap but no response yet! Is there still any chance for acceptance ?
Guys, One question, COS H4 to H1 has to be selected through lottery or they have cap exempt?
Thanks for answering?
Lottery … It’s not cap exempt
Is there anyway one could track if they have got the h1b receipt from h4 to h1?
It has to be through lottery!
Just received my receipt number NA-RP – California. The receipt was mailed to my employeer and lawyer.
Received date – April 10th
Notice Date – April 23
I have been following this blog since last year. Fincally I can share my good news. My advice for all those waiting is its not easy but hang it there. Start working on a plan B. Hopefully u wont have to use it but it helps a lot if you figure out what you want to do if you didnt get it. I was in the same boat last year but this year i got lucky. The worst part is its all up to luck. No matter what just remember its not the end of the world, u will come out of this stronger.
Signing off now.
I pity this guy…..WAC1413252705
PP?
In PP, still no news. Maybe should say game over.
Too bad.
Probably – Done
Hate to say … But i belv PP is all done.
Even i am int he same boat mate… But cant help, thats the reality
Did anybody from 8kmiles get the response?
My case was not trackable for more than a week (notice day Apr 15th). But now I can track it and it’s in the RFE (it became available today). So just keep checking yours. Hopefully it can go through… non-AD/PP/VT – EAC-14-135-5****.
Even I had an RFE. Requesting for clear employer chain relation!!!
Mine was one of those weird PP cases where they mail everything, not email… Not sure yet what they are looking for… They mailed the response today, attorneys will hopefully get it soon.
Did you get the RFE by email or mail? how long did you get it after your case status is updated on USCIS website?
today ure able to track can you please tell me when did you see ure online staus
I’m not sure what you mean? My online status says that they need some additional evidence.
If we do not get anything from USCIS, attorney and employer that means our case was not picked up in lottery?
Mine was for premium processing, is that if my case was picked up in lottery I should have got something by now.. no news means not selected?
Sorry to say but you have slim chances now
r u talking abt all …i mean rp non-ad also? no hopes for rp
PP
A few min back, I got an email from the attorney indicating I am picked up in the lottery. Mine is Non-AD/RP/CA. This forum has been really helpful during the agonizing wait. Thanks and good luck to all!
Congrats! Can u share the receipt no. except last 3 digits?
Thanks! WAC1414353XXX
I am in PP, but no receipt now. Maybe it’s game over.
Too bad.
Mine too 🙁
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Clear your browser cache….
Anyone filed through Experis employer (Non AD/RP/VT) received receipt numbers?
To all those Got picked in the lottery, PP/VT and got your receipt number but not able to see your status online, please find the below reply from the Immigration officer from Vermont –
“Due to the extremely high number of cases involved with the “ H1B cap” our online status system has not been able to keep up with all the activities involved with case adjudication. Your petition EAC-14-133-5xxxx is now in the “Pending “ status and is currently with an adjudicating officer. Unfortunately, we cannot say with certainty, when the online status tool will be functioning properly.”
Thnx much dude..this should help for most of us who are not able to track status though received receipts few days back.
Thanks a lot for your effort!
Thanks 🙂
Thanks a lot! This really helps!!!
Thanks dude for an update.
Due to the extremely high number of cases involved with the “ H1B cap” our online , what does this mean USCIS doesn’t have common sense how come they have extremely high number of cases involved does the quota increased from 85,000 to 250,000 it shud be same as last year these people are not capable of handling just 85,000 applications
AD/Regular processing … did one one in this category receive receipts today .. please share along with first 5 numbers of your receipt number … Thanks.
I am also still waiting for my receipt number. All my friends have got theirs. So please post if USCIS is still sending out receipt numbers for AD/RP/Vermont.
Same here all my friends got theirs except for me … its nerve wrecking and depressing …
no receipt yet 🙁
I don’t think anybody got it dude!
Saw this one on another forum: EAC1414652776
Was issued 146, which should be today.
It could be either AD or Non-Ad we are not sure … !!!
Non-AD/PP.. havent got the receipt number yet but got to know from my employer that the check has been encashed. Does this mean my petition got picked in the lottery???
Yup…you should receive email soon
Yes Yes yes….. Congrats. I am still waiting for my turn (:D
Thank you ! But I am still sceptic as I haven’t received the receipt number yet ! All the best for u and everyone !
Congrats!! When is your check encased. Is it today?
Ad
I am not sure when the check was encashed but my employer informed me today, but asked me to wait for the receipt number .
Yup.. You have definitely been selected in the lottery!
I received an email last week from my employer indicating that my cheque was encashed last week – and received an email with my receipt number today.
Congrats!
Waiting! Waiting! finger crossed. I guess we can wait till end of this week. Trying to be optimistic. RP/CA
Congrats!!!
Any hope for RP/RQ/CA? think 50% of regular over..waiting…