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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
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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.
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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Friends
I have received receipt today morning .Got the receipt number EAC141445****.
Best of luck for all of you, this forum was really helpful to get timely updates.
Hi Guys,
Finally heard the good news about my fiancée’s Visa. Selected from Cal.
Receipt no: WAC141455….
Have been waiting desperately. Sleepless nights and all. Couldn’t concentrate on work or anything.
This forum is really good guys. Was able to see that there are so many waiting just like me.
Just have hope guys. God is testing us but we can fight the waiting period. Good Luck to everyone. Hoping all of you will receive the news soon.
Don’t Loose hope ppl. We deserve this.
btw she is from Infy Hyderabad
BTW does she belongs to AD/Non-AD, PP/RP ?
Any updates from CG?
LOST HOPES…I was not lucky to get selected in lottery….applied in 2008 -not selected n lottery, same in 2012, now one more time….totally disappointed, I trust in god, but I am another unlucky person. I am tired of looking for the result….Wish you all the best friends….
Anyone in your account got it?
Hey don’t lose hope.. I had word with my PeM and then he had discussion with Immg Team and they said that they have started updating recp nos from last week Thursday only…and also they said it will take almost a month to update all the petitioners..
So have faith… you’ll get it
No ray of Hope.
Hi Friends,
Any updates on receiving petition?
Any kind of update from Infosys Hyderabad. Has anybody received receipt no yet?
Yes there are updates from Infy Hyd. But it may time time. Even the HR is saying to wait till the end of May.
Don’t loose faith. Good Luck
Hi Syntellers
Receipts have started to float around in Syntel.
Any more updates what fraction of people have received and from which location.
Thanks!
Even I heard the same. Some from Mumbai location have got email from PeopleSoft regarding their case numbers.
Which vertical ?
Friends
I have received receipt yesterday morning around 11.Got the email from GIT with receipt number EAC141445****.
Best of luck for all of you.
This forum was really helpful to get timely updates.
Did you received receipt no./email from GIT on 6th May 11 am IST ?
Is GIT still sending receipts ? ( anyone received receipt on y’day )
this is how H1B visa is misused by big Giants..which will hamper small consulting firms..
In my opinion, people from companies like TCS, Wipro which apply in bulk should not be given visa unless they prove that they need workers in US in that year. I know of a couple of people who got their visa selected and approved in the last lottery and still haven’t come to the States because TCS does not have an onsite project for them. So, these companies should send those people for which H1b is already approved before applying for new visas.
These companies apply in bulk and compete with each other, to get projects from US companies by showing that they have x number of workers available, who can come to US and work for half the amount that’s being paid to a US employee, in a matter to few days
this is how H1b is misused by INDIAN IT companies. they should be some law to track these cases, and filled by NEW small consulting firms..
Exactly, USCIS should reject all the petitions from these companies.
In TCS who ever is having Visa, he is more than a god….TCS is very short of visa resources in current market scenario. If anyone thinks other way it’s their mistake. Look at TCS performance in last 4-5 yrs.
That’s precisely the essence of the proposed immigration reforms. If a company staffs more than 15% of H1b holders, they can not provide consulting from client location. In addition they are proposing to increase the H1b quota to 150K.. so they balance the shortage of Skilled labor and check the servicing companies. They also wanna check the outsourcing and encourage companies bringing ppl to US.. Govt gets the taxes and employment could also be generated. It might take a serious effort from US. Indian government and companies would lobby hard.
I agree, on top of that these companies pay in peanuts. They rent a big apartment and put all their employees there like a hotel. One of my friend traveled from St. Louis to Tx with 1 month old baby, he requested for extension in St. Louis but Wipro folks forced him to go Texas. One of my another friend stays in CA where as his wife in Tx and then they have a baby. He requested to get job in same location but it did not happen. On top of that they get heavy work, almost 12hrs per day including weekends. This is pathetic. I am in product development company in India and I am earning much more than whatever they are getting in US. This is truly pathetic.
i totally agree,
enough of infy, tcs wipro and all those million consultancies.
Its reducing the quality of workforce and also promotes unethical use of work VISAs
TCS’ers.. did any get any confirmation?
Not yet..try talking to fdfu..thy might give information..thy hve the results
How do you know that they have the results.?
same boat..waiting for 4-5 days…update your case once came.
Hi,
Today my employer confirmed that I have selected in lottery. When shall I get the receipt please let me know. I am very tensed.
same boat..wait for 4-5 days..in mycase.
Does that mean we have hopes right?
yes,,i think you got this time.
Any regular premium process. Candidates got Approval ?
I see all AD/PP are getting approval
When. Regular PP would get ? Is it started ?
What do you mean by Regular premium process? do you mean Regular Proessing (RP) or Premium Processing (PP)?
Looks like on Tuesday 6th May many cheques have been cleared..i guess in single lot for multiple Employer..Since so many ppl are saying they have got update…
My Employer told me that 50% of cheques were cleared on Tuesday Morning but he doesnt know which cheque was for whom..So its like lottery with lottery..So dam frustating…
Wow, that’s really sad dude..lottery in lottery.
Hope for the good and all the best!!!
Does anyone applied thru Innovative Information Technologies, NJ and got any update?
it takes 4-5 days as per my employer..me same boat.. update once you get receipt no..i also waiting.
Hi All,
Finally I got the good news today that I have been selected. My receipt number is EAC-14-146-xxxxx. Notice date was Apr 28th. I had applied in non-AD/RP/RQ category.
Keep faith, it will surely come. God bless all.
Again H1-B is not the end of the world!!!
This page was very helpful for me and thanks to all for giving constant updates and so much information about the whole process which helped me in understanding about H1B clearly.
Regards
GS
Anybody whose check has been cleared but receipt not yet? how many days does it approx take for the receipts to come when checks have cleared before?
My checks cleared on April 24, but still hasn’t received my receipt yet. It’s already been 2 weeks! It seems like a lot of people get theirs in about 4-5 days once the checks cleared. When did your checks clear?
If your check is cleared then you are in dude!!!
Just wait for the receipt it may take time.
We still don’t know whether check cleared or not(in dark completly), you guys had seen at-least a little light.
Cheer up and you will get it for sure!!
My check cleared on 2 May , but has not received receipt yet.
Thank you all for providing information on this site. AD/RP/CA….WAC-14-13x-xxxxx got approved today…….
All the best to everyone who is waiting for the receipt/approval….
how many days wait after check is credited to get receipt no??
I am not sure about it. I got reciept on 21 April. Got approved today. Good luck
does getting a receipt mean you have been selected?
I haven’t gotten one, but I am just curious as it seems like everyone else seems to think so…..
thoughts from any wise man?
Based on my experience the answer to your question is ‘Yes’.
Usually H1Bs are never rejected unless the documents are tempered and you can’t justify them. This is the reason everyone feels secure once they receive the receipt no. which means they got through in the lottery.
Hope this answers your query.
Exactly!!!
You are 95% approved candidate for H1B with a receipt. There are very less rate of rejections. As said by Maulik if you have any issue with documents then they will issue RFE(Request for Evidence).
Your attorney/employer will take care it and if they have all valid information that USCIS looking for then it is approved.
Hi Guys,
Just got my Case receipt. Non AD/PP.
EAC-14-146-XXXXX
According to my lawyer USCIS will still send receipts until June for the regular processing. Don’t lose hope you guys have 1 month to wait.
Goodluck to everyone.
could you please tell me the notice date, thank you very much!!!!!!!
May 7
I mean when they sent the notice, not the date you received it! Thank you very much for reply!
Is it PP/Regular?
For you to believed!!!!!
Your Request for Premium Processing Service for your I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was received on May 7, 2014. We mailed you a receipt with information about processing. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete.
unbelievable! congratulations
Cap exempt petition since it was received on May 7
Please dont give false hopes
nope! it is not cap exempt petition. it is a regular cap under premium processing.. i am not giving false hope i’m just sharing information which i got directly from my lawyer..
USCIS send emails for PP cases.
huge congrats! Since you are in PP, I bet you had really hard time for waiting so long! 😀
Hi friends,
My employer confirmed Today that I got picked in lotrery. When shall I get the receipt? Mine NON AD/ RP.
Can you please share your employer name please?
Why
I am waiting for my receipt. I am from TCS. So was just curious if it was from TCS?Thanks
I applied through consultancy
WTF! 10000..,.,.,you guys doing visa s thru consultancy with fake documents !!!!!!
Taking the visas . And do nothing there .
WTFffff!
Ya its people like you, who goes to community collage and then apply H1B from Desi consultancy, making genuine student life miserable. Good Luck with your H1B scam.
today received my check is credited message. is it true to wait for 4-5 days to receive receipt number
Who is your employer??Is it Non-AD??
Any one applied through Seyfarth Shaw law firm?
is it fine to wait 4-5 days after check credited for receipt number..
is it true to wait for 4-5 days to receive receipt no after check is cleared.
is it true to get receipt number after 4-5 days?
Hi All,
My employer told me that cheque got en cashed on Friday 2 may.
But i haven’t yet got the receipt mail.
Should i believe that i am picked up in lottery.
Thanks!
even my check was cleared on friday…but not received the receipt yet
wait for some time..let it come..i think you got selected. update your case.
is it correct as we get 4-5 days time to get receipt no after check is credited?
my hr sent this mail…
If the check is not encashed, does that mean the application is not selected surely? Or there is still a hope ?
whether it will take 4-5 days to get receipt no after check credited??
is it correct statement?
CA center mailed receipt notice today till WAC-14-152-xxxxx, starting on Oct 1, 2013, 152th day is April 30th. That means USCIS mailed receipt notice today that was entered into system on April 30th, in this pace, we can assume notices from the last data entry day May 2nd will be mailed on May 9th. My guess is, If we dont receive anything by end of next week, it will be over. Let me know what u guys think if I am guessing it right or not. Thanks to all in this forum for keeping our hopes alive.
April 30 is 148th day. Remember they dont count weekends.
I counted by following calendar only weekdays but I might be wrong, I did not take account of government holidays though, let me count it again
Do we have any WAC-14-152-xxxxx which says, on April 10 I-129 Petition has been received…??
did not try too many numbers, so no idea, sorry, I just checked by changing dates with same number
i dont think any more receipts being generated.
Even if you see the forum, its like 3-4 receipts everyday.
It would be just a miracle to get receipt.
this forum may represents 2-3% of total applicants, so dont loose hope yet
WAC1415250006
:On April 10, 2014, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
No idea which holidays USCIS was actually close, even if we guess 152th day is today May 7th, we still have hopes till next week. My sevis hasnt been changed as of today….only 1 month left on OPT…
Thanks for this update. Based on what you said and the twitter update, looks like they are still updating receipts. Hopefully all the graduate students get selected.
AD/PP/VT still waiting.
I am also on the same boat…Last month of CPT.
H-1B premium processing receipts will continue for next TWO WEEKS,USCIS said they may be issuing Premium Processing H-1 receipts till 21 May and non PP till 30 May or so.
H-1B Premium processing
I am still waiting but I guess there is no more hope.
I am losing my last hope, but if this is true then I will wait more…
Thanks for this information!
H-1B premium processing receipts will continue for next TWO WEEKS,USCIS said they may be issuing Premium Processing H-1 receipts till 21 May and non PP till 30 May or so.
Status is mentioned in the below link:-
https://twitter.com/immigrationcom/status/464059154244464641
Thanks for the info.
Hopefully this is true. I am still waiting under AD/PP/VT.
that’s rubbish. USCIS has FINISHED emailing/mailing all receipt notices, PP or RP.
hello frds!
today i got NOID from USCIS. notice to deny. anybody knows what are the chances that if i provide proper documentation my case will be approved successfully.
please help friends
correction: NOID notice of intent to deny…anybody in teh same boat?
is this AD/PP? or which cat? and what they mentioned in NOID?
No one can give you reliable opinion when you don’t give out any details. Time to see an atty.
Has anyone working at MSFT not got their damn receipts yet??? People at MSFT PLEASE come out and share!!!
I have not.
Hi All,
All my sleepless nights, frustration, tensions for last one year are answered at last. I have received from my employer that my application is selected in this year’s lottery. Though it seems mail came late to my employer. Mine is RQ/RP/WAC. Details are given below.
Receipt Number: WAC-14-139-XXXXX
Received Date: April 10, 2014
Notice Date: April 18, 2014
This was my 2nd year. So I know the pain of waiting. Honestly, I almost lost all my hopes. I wish all the best to all of you who are waiting. Thanks GOD and all of you for your useful comments. This forum is really helpful – thanks Saurabh and team and best of luck.
Thanks,
is it takes 4-5 days to get receipt no after my check credited?
Hi guys,
My company file for h1b, and I have received the receipt last week.
However, I have no intention to continue working here in the USA after my F-1 expires. How can I withdraw my petition? When will my grace period start?
My OPT is already expired, and I am not on cap-gap.
I really just want to go to Comicon 2014 before leaving the USA. It is late July, so my F-1 grace period would not cover the dates. Is my only option is to bite the bullet and continue working until October then withdraw my visa?
Please help.
I mean I am now on OPT cap-gap extension, since my EAD expired yesterday.
But I received the receipt last week.
Cap-Gap effectively extends your OPT to 9/30. Go see your DSO and get an updated sevis record. You are good to stay in the US till 9/30 + 60 days.
https://twitter.com/immigrationcom/status/464059154244464641
not sure how authentic this info is, but I wish we get to hear some good news…. dont loose hope guys
That’s trash. Don’t believe it.
Anyone from Divensi got receipt number or still waiting?
yes,I received receipt number from same company
Thanks for the reply bliss. Could you please tell me when you got info from employer and your notice date
april 29th
until mid of may ,there is chance to get a receipt number.Don’t lose hope..
Just got email with receipt notice from my attorney. EAC-14-147-55***
Non-AD/RP
Alhamdullilah 🙂
What is the date on ur receipt? did you know when ur cheque was cleared? If yes was it cleared before 05/02/2014.
Please reply.
Hi everyone,
Just checked with my international advisor and she told me my OPT got extended t o Sep 30. Guess I’m safe now. Good luck to everyone!
AD/RP/California.
Hey,
have you got your receipt yet? If not, can it be a case that your employer has not updated you abt the receipt?
Thanks
I want to ask the same. Have you got receipt or not?
And good luck to you!!
No I haven’t. My friend got to know her OPT extended to September but her employer didn’t get any news at that time. Then sometime later she got confirmation from her employer they had her receipt. I guess this should be my case, too.
Good luck to you!
How are most people finding out about their approvals or rejections?
Can someone shed any light on this?
Tx
Still waiting for non ad rp lottery results….are there any chances now? Or it’s done? Please reply
done
Its not done. Keep your hopes till mid may. I saw many updates about USCIS encashing checks today. If they are encashing, the receipts are in transit and it may take upto one week for them to reach. Also Immigration.com tweeted that USCIS are still in the process of sending receipts. Goodluck
Anybody from Tech Mahindra who has got the receipt?
VISA SPOC is not giving any updates… 🙁
Hi all , my status is “LCA status: Available for use – scanned” in wipro portal what does it mean ? please help !
Thanks
Wiproguy
LCA filed
LCA status : available for use scanned
Filed with authorities
Above is the status flow…I think…your application is not filed with authorities….Please check with OOC…..
My status is changed to
Filed with Authorities (LCA Status: Valid – Utilized)
Earlier it was simply Filed with Authorities
is that good omen?
thess statuses in OOC are just junk.. just wait for the lottery information from OOC.
Any recent update from wipro. Anyone got yesterday or today?
Guys….. forget about the lca part it will be needed only after ur selected… let us know if any one got their confirmation mail yesterday or today
I am a housewife on H4. Came to USA in 2011. My husband works in Fremont and we live in an apt with good desi community. My hobbies are cooking, watching tv serials and I love small babies. My neighbours envy me because whenever I walk outside, all uncles look at my backside.
My husband wants me to learn testing and work on H1b. I hate it, but had to learn some testing. I applied those testing rules that I studied on my husband in the night and his test case failed. Unfortunately my H1b got picked in lottery.
Brothers pls help me.
Ur,
Little sister
“Unfortunately my lottery got picked”……….
LOL.. We are in deep desperation for it.. 🙁
good one…
It because of people like you that other deserving candidates for H1-B are compromised. Think about it for a minute.
r u serious?? If yes im sorry u cant transfer ur H1…if no, thts a good one!!
Hi Lil ,
we have company for testing and all other fields , If you want to join and get job through my / friends company you can reach me (518)894-3867 . We can provide online and in class training with good salary .
Send email if you need details .
Rajesh
ooh no not again (I remember this add) …one more guy to look behind little sister A** H***
Dance on chance..
“My neighbours envy me because whenever I walk outside, all uncles look at my backside. ”
“I applied those testing rules that I studied on my husband in the night and his test case failed.”
Nice joke, Little Sister. The two sentences I quoted above made me laugh so hard, I almost started crying.
Are you serious? This is not the area to discuss all A** H*** talk.
Please for the god-sake get-out from here.
There are many desparate and career under risk people over there.
Guys dont encourage such type of people to post here.
@GURU chill yar..sometime jikes r good… donot you watch comedy nights or read jokes on Facebook. .. all work and nonplay makes javk a dull boy…..
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Anyone who has applied from NEW JERSEY got the receipt? Plzzz reply…
Nope, even i am waiting.
I got it
is it ok to wait 4-5 days after check is credited
I am also waiting…