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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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      • BTW..Are they processing all PP’s in alphabetical order?
        Mine First name starts with ‘A’ and Last name with ‘T’.
        What about you guys?

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          • Guys, don’t worry about tracking , I was in the same state last Thursday , was not able to track till late Thu night , on Friday morning around 10 AM saw the case approved, also I don’ t think they are processing it sequentially as cases before and after me got approved a day before my case , so hang on .

          • Thanks mate.
            You are correct. I have been checking a case EAC1413453942 which was not able to track till couple of minutes back and all of sudden I can see the status now as post decision. It got changed from ‘case not found’ to ‘Post decision’ in a span of 2 minutes only.

            Waiting for mine to happen quick so that I can plan my travel….

    • About 51 percent of cap cases overall—approximately 87,500 H-1B petitions—were rejected for processing(Not selected in lottery)

      A non-advanced-degree case had about a 43 percent chance of being selected..

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      • Non AD chances are close to 37% as don’t forger 6000-7000 visa are for Singapore chile applicants.

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  8. Dear All,

    I have been a silent follower of this awesome blog, I almost lost all the hopes untill just few minutes back, my hr reverted me that I got picked up in lottery non ad/rp/rq. I am so happy people, just dont loose hope guys your number will come, just hold on for the sake of all the good time you are going have.
    I am so happy and thankful to this blog.

    Much love to all of you, this is Neha closing for the day, much love from Delhi.

    Reply

  9. Any news for anyone whose application has been send to CA center with AD/PP??
    Are there people still waiting like me?? Any More Hopes!!??

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  12. Hi

    My checks have been encashed by USCICS on 4/24, but I haven’t received the receipt yet. Plss let me know ..thanks!

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  13. AD / RP folks… Just now I spoke to one of my friends here and he has received the call from the employer stating that he is through in the lottery… This is Probably CA as the employer is in Michigan….. He doesn’t have the receipt number yet as the employer has refused to Share I belv….Will post more info as I get it…

    Not a FAKE …but a genuine news..Coz we both applied from the same Consultancy But mine was a NON AD PP which dint go through the lottery…

    Thought this info might be of some help and hence posting it

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  16. Lost in lottery last year and selected this Year. Employer informed on Friday about receiving the receipt number (yet to see /receive). Non-AD / RP / CA.

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  18. Hi,my employer confirmed that my check was encashed..so can I be 100% sure that my H1 got picked in the lottery???Plss let me know ..thanks!

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  20. EAC1414855078,
    EAC1414855081,
    EAC1414855100,
    EAC1414855200,
    EAC1414855300,
    EAC1414855400,
    EAC1414855454

    After EAC1414855454 iam not able to track the receipts from vermont center..Lost hope…
    Pray Pray Pray
    🙁 🙁 🙁

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  21. Anyone from Syntel got H1b receipt ?

    They only one I heard got the receipt is from this forum only… haven’t heard anyone else in Syntel

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  22. any one applied from logic planet NJ & got the receipts, i have applied thru them and still waiting
    non AD/ RP any chances …….???

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  23. Mobility team says , they have the list now and going to publish tomorrow and day after. All The Best CGees.

    Reply

  24. Same situation here. Although I got my case number, but still cannot track. The HR helped me apply for the application. She is already complaining about it and she does not want to do any more for me. How could I tell her to call USCIS to check my status?
    I cannot track it done on the website and when I called, they told me only the petition has the right to know the details by phone…

    Reply

  25. Looks like most of the people who lost lottery last year made it for this year.
    I am the only left- Non AD RP ? Or anyone else?

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  26. Hi,

    I have applied through divensi inc consultant, is anyone else filed through them and got the receipt?

    Reply

  28. got to know from my employer that my application got picked in lottery.

    Thanks to this forum for keeping my hopes live.
    Hope all of you guys get to know the good news soon. All the best buddies.

    Reply

    • Thanks for sharing!! Could you please share you receipt number masking the last 4 digitals, and also what is the location of your lawyer?

      Thank you very much!!!!

      Reply

    • Could you please share you receipt number masking the last 4 digitals, and also what is the location of your lawyer?

      Thank you very much!!!!

      Reply

  31. I have been reading all the comments everyday and was waiting for my receipt number.

    Finally heard from my employer few minutes back and here are the details:
    Non-AD/ RR/VT

    Its EAC141475****

    Hope to listen that all of you get yours too!!!
    Please dont lose hopes…

    Reply

  34. Hi, I am on H4, still waiting to hear on H1 (Non AD/RP)…which I will get if some miracle happens..
    meanwhile i wanted to explore what could be my options…as H4. Anyone on same boat and have plan B? that will help

    Reply

    • 1. Look for any non-profit organizations, they’ll offer you cap exempt H1 through out the year.
      2. Try for F1

      Reply

      • with CPT u can only work 20hrs per week is it? I am 7+ yrs IT person into testing and was told that I can try for online testing jobs…but i am not sure if thats legal.
        Anyway thanks for ur responses..i will think and figure out if I am ready for college again !
        Still praying that i get my H1! God is great..

        Reply

        • Hi IBelieve ,

          Yes CPT is a good option . CPT is completely school specific and depends on your curriculum, and most importantly your advisor. If he or she approves your CPT, and your college permits CPT you can go for it. It is typical, most colleges approves CPT after 2nd semester because you will have enough academic knowledge before getting into market.

          Reply

        • I did CPT 40 hours per week during summer. I think 20 hours rule only apply for regular college jobs without CPT/OPT. Please double check with DSO.

          Reply

  35. Hello,

    My company has applied my H1 in premium, I didn’t get even lottery result till now, what are my chances to get H1, please let me know as it is frustrating

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  36. Finally got my receipt number under Non-AD/ RR/CA

    Its WAC14144-****
    received date : Apr. 10
    notice date : May2nd
    Pray everyone gets it!!

    Reply

    • receipt number 144 and notice date is May 2nd? Does EAC and WAC have difference in this? I hope May2nd is when you/attorney received it

      Reply

    • Do you know when did your documents reached at USCIS? is it on Apr 1st? Just for some calculations (to keep the hope alive!) . Thanks

      Reply

    • Strange to see 144th day having a notice day of May 2nd !! This means receipts have been generated before and then being assigned to ppl selected in lottery

      Reply

  38. On May 2nd USCIS has announced that they completed the data entry for all H-1b fy 2015 applications and now they will start returning petitions that were not selected in lottery.

    I still see people in this forum saying that they are still receiving receipt numbers.
    Can you guys confirm if receipts were generated on May 2nd ?

    Its kind a confusing… is there still a hope for people who have not received their receipt.

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  43. My employer is next door to me. I don’t even have gut to ask her if the check is cashed. What put me like like?

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      • I walked in this morning, directly tell me employer not to check if cash is deposited…am better than you..

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        • My employer doesn’t know about lottery. All they know it is they cut the check and sent to the attorney.
          They are American. The company only filed one h1b back to 2006. This year is only me.
          How am I gonna tell them about all this crazy h1b lottery?

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          • My employer knows everything about H1B now because I was talking about it everyday since Feb..am the first H1B in our company..,you need to have the good mood chit chat like me…

  44. Hi All,

    Question: Does anyone know who will get H4/i-539 receipt?
    My employer filed H-1 & H-4 together, he told me he received receipts for both,
    but he sent me just a copy of i-129, when I asked for other receipt(i539) he said give me day or two
    its almost two weeks now. what should I do now?

    thanks

    Reply

    • As for as I know. H1b receipt should go to your employer and H4 receipt should directly come to your mailing address. As its the same case with me. I received H4 receipt while H1b receipt my employer informed me. You should better ask your employer again. And ask him why you did not receive H4 receipt.

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  45. Finally got my receipt number today!!! 🙂 Its EAC141465****.. All the best for the guys who are waiting for their turn!!

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  47. I am totally out.. This waiting is very pain full… I am not able to bear it…. Is there any hopes for NON -AD/ RP/VT… I am crying each and every day… Plz god help me…

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  49. Wooooooooooo….. Just now got my receipt number today from my employer!!!

    Rec Nomber: WAC-14-145-XXXXX.

    Thank you everyone!!!

    Reply

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