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H1B Visa 2015 – Frequently Asked Questions – Updates

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Updated : Dec 9, 2014 (H1B 2016 FAQs )

H1B Visa 2015 season is over. Check below for H1B Visa 2016 Season.

Applying for H1B Visa 2016 ? Did you miss FY 2015 lottery ?

Check out -> H1B Visa 2016 – Start Info, Sponsos, Fees, News , FAQs 

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 

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 ?

Note :  Some of the below comments about H1B Sponsors are negative.  Please be aware that these are comments added by individuals of companies, competitors and many others that may hate such companies. We do NOT vouch for any of the comments made as they are not made by us.

Under federal law (Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act), our Blog RedBus2US.com is NOT legally liable or responsible for information posted by public, general users or third parties that contains remarks that are defamatory for a company or individual.

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  4. Do these centers first upload the receipt number on the web and then send paper receipts to attorneys/employers? Or do they send first and then update online ?

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  5. Not a single receipt for CA yet or are they done completely by now, so they are not generating any receipts????? please help

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  6. WAC1414750004 ..today’s receipts.

    Only 4 generated as of now.. 4 are dated April 10. So expecting these are NON-AD/RP.

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  7. Hi, I am a non advance PP case, no receipt yet. I understand by reading the comments that chances are less or no more. But still, just wanted to understand, if you think that premium processing case can receive receipt now?

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  11. Hi guys, i’ve been watching the update from this website since the lottery conducted this year and i have went through the same emotional stages as you guys so but i finally received my case # today. I don’t know how to say it but just don’t lose hope guys. As long as you didn’t get the rejecting letter you still have chance. From my lawyer, it will take at least another 2 months for my case to be processed after got selected !
    Non-Ad/Reg
    # WAC14139500**
    California Service Center

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  13. All those who got through the lottery – congratulations and live it up.

    All who are waiting – I grant you happiness in life, no matter what your next course of action is. Remember you all have a brilliant ending too.

    CHEERS 😀

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  15. Thanks redbus for all the support and guidance.
    Got receipt today wac14143xxxxx
    I am non-ad RP.
    Status shown as initial review
    Generally how many days it will take for approval?

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  16. Non-Advanced Degree / Regular Processing
    H4 to H1
    EAC-14-140-XXXX
    Vermont
    Employer e-mail’ed receipt yesterday.

    Good luck to all who are waiting for receipts.

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  19. I have been silently checking this website for a while now, and was pretty much hopeless already..
    But I just received my receipt for Non-AD/RP/CA WAC-14-141-*****
    there is still hope, best of luck for you all!

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  21. I got my receipt on 4/14. When I check my status on uscis, it is in Acceptance stage. I understand PP started yesterday, but it is not even under review. I called my DSO to find out, and she couldn’t find any update on my SEVIS record.

    Anyone under the same boat?

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  22. I didn’t get it last year.
    I haven’t given up! and really hope to get one this year.
    I wish everyone good luck!!!!

    non advanced/regular processing!

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  23. This waiting kills me ….. Is there any hope for NON-AD/RP/VT ?… If I dint get this time also… I ll loose my hope… God plz help me..

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  24. Still waiting… am AD/RP CA… still no news yet and saw that checked with employer not cashed in yet. Could it mean I did not win the lottery?

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          • I would say.. Start looking for plan B!! Mine is the same case. I do not come under STEM. So this was my first and last chance!! OH well.. We will deal with it.. Won’t we.. WE have come a long way to give up now!

          • Did you check with your employer if check to USCIS got cashed in? I did this morning and we did not find anything.

          • Nope. I have not done this yet. I can’t wait until the next week. My current OPT is going to expire on May 31, 2014. Just a month left.

            US immigration SUCKS.

          • Checked with School, and lawyer, nothing! Don’t want to check with employer because don’t want to get bad news. I would rather hold on that tiny little hope.

          • I will call my school now and ask the DSO if he can see some change in SEVIS status… have no hope though cause check not cashed in with employer.

  26. Heard happy news from employer .. non ad rp.. for me..

    Waiting for receipt number. ..Eac14xxx5xxxx

    Best wishes for others. ..waiting anxiously

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  28. OMG OMG>>… I got selected!!!!

    NOn-AD/PP/VT. Since I had premium processing and I didnt hear back anything yesterday. It was 99.999% sure I was not selected. I had no idea what happened but so grateful I was selected.

    Thank you thank you… I hope u guys out there still have hope. It will be okay. May lord watch over all of us..

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      • VT generating receipts today..at a good rate..latest receipt EAC1414752377.
        Considering that people with EAC141385XXXX got notified yesterday or today..I believe that people with receipt number EAC141475XXXX would get notified by next week only..so still have hopes..Just being optimistic

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  31. CA hasnt generated any receipts today yet as its just their start of day…checking from # WAC1414752001 and not yet found…

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  32. Looks like CA hasnt generated any receipts today yet as its just their start of day…checking from # WAC1414752001 and not yet found…

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  36. Hi

    Can anyone guess, what % (of 65K) have been notified till now.

    This will help us know, the realistic chances of keeping hopes alive !

    T. Dineshan.

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  41. I have talked to two employers, one said in 15 applications from him, till now 2 receipts were sent. Another said in 9 applications 1 receipt is sent. they think one can expect till May 10 th. After that very less chance. One can expect returned packets from May 1st week. Both of them only applied under NON AD-RP.

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  43. Hi All,

    My husband’s Employer told that his Check got encashed it seems.SO is it confirm that he is selected or not? ANd may I know how many days it will take to recive recipt number through mail after check got encased.

    Thanks

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    • anyway to confirm these are new H1s and not extensions?? not being negative but just want to be sure 😀

      good luck all!

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    • Yup I have been hoping the same and waiting for mine… just randomly checking for the latest ones… EAC1414752156 is the latest one i could track a status.. and still are generating in a timely manner..

      Lets Hope for the GOOD 🙂

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  49. Please GOD please .. I missed the lot last year…keeping faith in GOD…atleast I wish I get through this time. .. BTW last year the lot went until may end…so we can keep our hopes till then….

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  50. Why are my f* receipt number still not able to track? It has been 20 days already. People got receipt number after me were able to track it.

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