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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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Any updates from wipro ?
is it true that one more list is yet to come?
One more list will come with some lucky ones getting selected and others get their rejection mail.
How long we can wait for the next list?
Any past history of next list ?
LAST YEAR ON 29TH MAY LIST CAME .
so still some hope is there?
on 29th 4 people frm my team got mail .1 got selected and 3 rejected .
Waiting is just joking.
Still Waiting
Any updates from Tcs…?:(
Not yet 🙁
waiting eagerly
Syntellers
Any info/update on H1B.
Anyone recently got receipt, as far as I know it was just on round wwhen people received receipts and that too very few.
Thanks
My dear brother… pls stop posting this… what is Syntellers.. Syntellers.. looks like IITians.. :)..
You did not make it bro.. Go home and sleep.
I agree AD folks should not go through this lottery.
Not all ADs are deserving. Half of ADs do Masters just for the heck of it.
They join cheap universities just do they can claim H-1B in AD category.
I have seen lot of H4s doing the same thing.
Hope all deserving candidates are through the lottery.
Even if not, they are capable of surviving this crisis.
At the end of the day, all non-genuine people will have to pay for their actions…
Hi All,
Here is my story…….
Applied for L1B à2011 àRejected in Interview and asked me to apply for H1B (before my PA date there was high success rate in L1B during that time)
Applied for H1Bà2012àQuota Exceededà(My company posted LCA after April that time cause the delay and quota got exceeded on july apporx )
Applied for H1Bà2013(My Company did not accept my request this time & not ready to apply for any visa becaz of experience..fight with them & applied )
àNot Selected in Lottery(out of 120 applicants 112 got selected and i was in the other side for not selected )
2013….Good thing……moved out from home country..staying away from home country………
Applied for H1B-à2014 with the help of my friends reference in his companyàNo status confirmation yet & I know the game ends for this year and soon i am going to lose my job because of my poor performance for the last 2 months.
So…. I should not expect my US Visa at anytime..only thing i can apply for to know on the success rate & statistics for every year……
Thanks,
Krish
My attorney told me USCIS is done with receipt. And it is very likely I was not selected. She also mentioned that she hasn’t received any returned package.
Hi All,
My attorney informed my contractor that the cheque on my name was encashed on May 1st and hence my contractor called me up to say that my application has been picked in lottery and that receipt will be on its way. But my attorney is yet to receive the receipt. 2 weeks its been. Do you think its normal? (RQ/RP)
It is normal. I just saw a post in other forum that one guy’s check got encashed on Apr 22nd and his attorney received his receipt notice on May 12th. So it is normal and it took 12 working days. So yours will be on its way and you may get it anytime. I am also waiting for my receipt and I was informed that check on my name was encashed on May 6th. Good luck.
Anyone from Intelliswift waiting for receipts? Is there any hope?
Marriage, kids,lots of ups and downs i finished my Graduation from UK last year, i was waiting last 5/6 years when i finish my degree and make myself able to apply for H1 lottery.on 29th March my employer told me that very less chance that my H1 approve coz my Cv not strong and i don’t have any experience, since January i was sending all my documents but he never ask anything all he was saying just go for H1. last few days i keep send text/message/mail/voicemail skype message but no reply!is that true that even you picked on by lottery they will reject / wont approve coz i have no experience on I.T field accept a degree (Information Technology) from proper UK university ? No sleep just eating and eating,cant take this stress anymore,dont know why GOD taking test on my one and only dream to live in USA… I am afraid very soon i’ll receive my rejection letter..
My Employer applied my H1B Cap petition (AD/PP/CA) this year 2015 but till today i didn’t heard anything either rejection or approved..Is there any hope in my case as my STEM OPT is going to expire on 06/13/2014 ..I am very tensed in this situation.
I am still waiting……NON-AD/RP/ CA
How many AD/RP still waiting like me in this forum?
+1
Working for fortune 50 still no update
Still waiting….
Direct employer…no consultancy nonsense here…..
Finally, I received an email from my employer this morning that I got selected.
EAC141435XXXX
God is really good. Just have faith in Him and be patient. I wish you guys all the best. May God bless the people behind this outstanding website.
Seems like they are still issuing Receipts
EAC1415951978
On May 14, 2014, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER and we e-mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. This case is being processed at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. 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 call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
Received date should be 10 April for cap H1B
not necessarily receipt date will have to be 10th April for CAP cases
EAC1415951997
this will be non-cap H1b petition.
Its a non-cap application
Still waiting from my Receipt, dnt know how its coming or not, but still having hope and faith..pls hanuman….. Non-AD/RP
My employer said he did not receive any receipts since last week, it seems there are no chances to get receipts hereafter . Even my check is not yet cleared… 🙁
Just got the rejected petition. Very upset!!!!!:(
HI,
sorry..even i am waiting and probably will get my rejected package soon.
Hi,
I have question regarding proof for financial support for applying f1 can i use my husband personal line of credit ?
As per the rule book, there is nothing that says you can’t but you should also think about alternative financial sources. I never trust my husband(:
I don’t think you can show line of credit. You need to show bank balance in checking or savings account.
Finally all done!!! Thank you GOD!!!
Receipt # : EAC141485####
Received Date : April 10, 2014
Notice Date: April 30, 2014
Approval Date : May 14, 2014
Best wishes to all !!!!!
wow.. that was really fast! congratulations! when did u receive your receipt #.. was 1st week of May?
I got my receipt on May 5.
I highly doubt your authenticity of the post. There is no way your post is genuine. People still are waiting for their approval in the series 139,140 and you are posting 148 got approved. Don’t try to fool people by posting lies. Go check the USCIS case status and see all the cases in the series 148. Most of the cases are still in initial review. For all, please don’t believe these kind of ppl who is just trying to play with everyone’s emotions.
Hey Sandy…i am not playing with anyones emotions……
I was also got surprised for a moment when i checked my status online today.
But its the truth that my h1b got approved, and i am so….. happy.
Best wishes to all!!!!
Come on guys. Don’t believe this guy. Only till 139 series has got approval for regular processing. They have not even started 140 unless otherwise it is premium processing. So this guy is trolling. If you have any doubt, randomly check the series 148 and there is not even a single case approved.
I am in 138 series and still waiting for approval.. This post is misleading.
hey AD/RP/VT – Waiting
I have no intention to mislead any one with any fake info.
i won’t get anything after giving any wrong information.
Whatever info i have about my h1b petition, i shared with you guys.Its up to you to believe it or not.
Best wishes to all!!!!
I think they still at 136 because im 137 and it is still under initial review…AD/RP
I think they have started 137 for VT center.
Really? how do you know? because im VT…Can you please let me know?
Thank you
My girlfriend got her acceptance and her’s receipt number is somewhat like EAC141385xxxx.
Wow that’s odd because I’m 137 and I haven’t heard anything yet !
Hey AD/RP
I totally understand , its hard to believe some one under RP gets approval so fast.But i got it….and i am happy .
Hey guys, I dont think that ‘148’ series person is lying. I am Non-AD/RP, my receipt number is ‘EAC14145*****’ and my petition got approved today. It came as a bit of a shock to me too.
Lies!! Absolutely untrue. Please stop misleading people. Your receipt was generated on the 148th day, you are RP and already got approved. Sure…
No fools here
Not sure if this cap H1 but this is in RFE
EAC1414855158
this also approved case EAC1414855276 and all near this case are april 10.
I called my employer to check whether I got picked up in lottery but he said he didn’t receive any receipt since last week. So almost no hopes now.. He said my check was not cleared
My H-1B petition was filled on 1st april toward AD/RP in Vermont center. My work location as per application is Richmond VA and our company head quarter is in Chicago IL.
Last week, USCIS sent my H-1B Cap Petition back, stating that it was reviewed for acceptability, but determined that a different Service Center had jurisdiction over the place of employment, and was therefore being rejected.
My lawyer resubmitted my application back on Monday with the explanation that It was filled with correct USCIS center.
I have following question….
When USCIS say, they reviewed my petition for acceptability does that mean they reviewed my application to place it in the lottery and made a mistake or my application got selected in lottery and then during review they made an error ?
If USCIS made an error and didn’t even considered my application toward lottery can I legally appeal USCIS as mistake was on their end ?
What did your attorney say ?
The entire selection process is so vague. Not many know what exactly happens behind the scene. All we know is they got about 172,000 and they will select 85,000.
According to my Lawyer there are hopes.
(extremely frustrated…. spend almost 5 yrs and loads of money to became a dentist in USA and now this…..b**l S**t )
First of all I have not received anything from USCIS and decided to call my school DSO, they said I was selected along with a receipt number(Its still on the acceptance level on USCIS case check online)
Then asked my lawyer to verify the number with the USCIS and we were ridiculously told that my case was selected first then was voided for some reason that they don’t even know. The most common issue for rejection is duplicate entry which is impossible for my case because I’m the only person from my employer applying to H1B and we’re sure we sent only one application on behalf of me as beneficiary.
According to my lawyer, an FL board certified immigration lawyer, there is an human error made by the USCIS most likely and she pushed the PP Officers to run an investigation on my case. It’s been 3 weeks since they said they will request an investigation and I’ve already lost my hopes.
The only way to get to the bottom of your rejection story is to file a lawsuit otherwise you won’t be taken into the consideration.
Note: Because of all those nonsense, I lost my regular sleep, not on a healthy diet and stopped working out. Never been this depressed in my life and totally directionless for my near future. Received an official offer letter from a Fortune 10 company headquarter with a $200k salary but because of b… s… immigration system, I won’t be able to make it. Long live USA!
Dude its not the end of your life…. I am also frustrated …. I am a dentist and make almost same and I will loos it but its not the end ….. I know its unfortunate but its for sure not the end…. think about people who lost their hands or legs or lives or went to comma and never wake up…. Life is more unfair with them than us…. so keep running you will laugh at this after 2 years….!!! I know its extremely frustrating but we are not the one who made to give up……!!!
I like the idea to file a lawsuit
My employer never ever would do that for me , I’m as big as an ant for them only. Good luck with the lawsuit bro
that means it got selected in lottery and in initial acceptance stage they made error.
Has any1 from ASTIR IT got approval?
Is it possible to receive the receipt notice before the check is encashed?
I wanna know too. I called my attorney today and he said they didn’t chash my check yet. Now I’m hopeless.
Check was encashed but petition rejected. They are the worst!
It is entirely possible.
Can anyone who has received notices this week please let us know when their checks were cashed? This would give the rest of us some hope of still being selected.
Thank!
the check has not been cashed yet. I am waiting…
I have heard stories that some people’s check bounced
Sorry, USCIS:)
Hello All;
I received the notice on April 21, however, the USCUS website does not show the status of my case= Case not found
Should I worry?( as I see people posting they already got approval notice!)
AD/RP/VERMONT
Thanks!
Nope you should not be worried. It is quite normal
Thanks a bunch!
Nina,
I am the same, checking everyday but it said case not found!!
Hope to see an update soon. I am AD/RP/Vermont.
You should worry a lot. You never know what these guys are upto. You might wanna think about plan B now. Seriously
Any hope for non AD RP?
Anyone got receipt today?
what is ‘AD’?
AD= Advanced Diploma
non AD = non Advanced Diploma
Hi,
Any updates from SplendTek? Someone posted their check got encashed. Did you receive the receipt number update? I heard from my friend who got approved through them last year that they inform us as soon as they receive the receipt. Please post if you got any updates.
am waiting too to hear from splendtek…heard nothing from them till now..don’t know if someone has received receipts or not…if someone did receive receipts, please reply.
Still havent heard about anyone receiving their packages back… So Hope is still alive… AB KI BAAR MODI SARKAR 🙂
IBMers any update until now from any location.If any rejection received.
rejection list is on its way
Called employer today and found that my check has not yet cleared and he told they are waiting for the application to b returned. So its over for this year for me. I will apply next year…
Congrats to all who made it and gud luck to all who r waiting…
last post for this year….
Hi Guys,
I received I-797c approval notice from employer but validity only shows from 10/01/2014 to 09/30/2015 (1 year). I was under assumption that H1B is valid for 3 years + 3 year extension. Am I missing anything ?
Need expert advise, Please help.
Thanks !
You are right: 3 + 3 years.
The visa validity granted depends on the SOW (Statement of Work) period.
What was the SOW date for you that you had submitted?
Sometime it happens, if USCIS is not convinced enough about the duration of your current project. My friend got only for one year last time and she is applying for an extension now.
Apply for an extension again and it should get extended.
Do not get tensed, you are here to stay 🙂
It varies. In your case, it is valid only until the end of september after which you would have to either leave the country or change your visa to some other category. Hope this helps!
Its pretty common , depends on ur SOW. I was in same situation in 2012, got H1b for a year. Applied for ext in jul and got 3 yrs ext by oct end….
No worries…..
Did anyne who applied thru’ MNCL, got lucky in lottery ?
I see that many people here received a receipt # today and, that’s a good thing.
Hope is still alive.
Non AD/ PP/ CA (non IT trade)
Most people are reporting an approval of the petition, only 1 or 2 have received receipt numbers.
Yes, but the 65000 + 20000 are not represented in this forum and IT work is different from other trades. (Architecture, Engineering and such)
Guys, why is there no activity? No more receipts flowing in?
Please update this site every time one hears of a receipt flowing or the rejection notice being received.
With virtually response from employers or attorneys, this is the only way to track USCIS activity.
Hi Syntellers
Any info/update on H1B.
Anyone recently got receipt.
Is anyone still waiting for H1B for non-ADV / PP / EAC through Fragomen?
Me too .. no updates yet
I contacted the people from Fragomen and they told me that this far the petition is most likely rejected.
NAD/PP
I think USCIS will reject their petitions because of the crappy name
hahah you made my day
Congrats…..plzz reply….wen was ur check cleared..n was the receipt sent today to ur employer…n also notice date…..
@ABC
Just got approved. AD/Non-PP/EAC
Approved on May 12th but USCIS website is just updated, so there is a 2 day delay.
EAC1413654XXX
Congrats, Did you find your case online with ” Case not found” before it have approved?
My case is still show case not found.
hi hhh,
Did you get the approval notice. Mine got approved on 9th May and still have not received the confirmation notice.
Hi All,
Please let me know how many days will take to change the status from initial review –> RFE –> approved.
Got mail from employer that my petition got selected in Lottery 🙂
Really happy but employer is not ready to reveal Receipt number.
Anyways all the best for all of you.
Regular processing – Non AD
congratulations! was it from Vermont? you need not to share your receipt # in open forum if not comfortable but u must get the same so that you can check your status. Good luck for final approval.
Hey ABC,
so your check wasn’t cleared till today morning and you got the receipt today only? Is that correct?
congratulations!!
What is your receipt date?
AD/PP/waiting. It’s probably time to move on but I keep thinking about the wait-list. Is there a wait-list for 2015?
Yes, Uscis will select few applications apart from 85k and keep them seperatly. These waiting list applications will be replaced based on denied / withdrown applications. So, don’t loose your hope until your packet is returned.
got notice today. Receipt number WAC141385****
wow that’s awesome!! I’m AD/RP 14137 and mine is still in Initial Review. Congrats!!
Me too… Still in Initial Review stage since 17th april
Same here. AD/RP/Vermont
DId u get direct approval today? Without an acknowledgement receipt earlier that you were picked up in the lottery?
@sunshine, K, AD/RP/VT waiting
Your center is CA or VT ?, Please reply.
Mine is EAV141385**** and still in initial review..
sorry EAC*
He/she clearly mentioned its CA so Its WAC, Not EAC.
@AD/RP/CA approved Did you applied premium recently or its approved in regular only?
See my question.
I was CLEARLY asking @sunshine, K, AD/RP/VT waiting.
Not AD/RP/CA.
clear cache please
Any update from the ones who have applied to VT center?
Any one from wipro received receipt either today or yesterday? looks like now employeer will receive applications which are not selected in the lottery.
This the second attempt and finally got the receipt ….
After i atmost lost the hope. 🙂
Best wishes for all …
What was the notice date?
Tell me your notice date please…when your cheque got cashed?
Congratulations! was it regular/Vermont? pls share the notice date and receipt # leaving last 4 digits.
grats man..
I applied for a H1b visa 2015 and my wife as a dependent(H4). She got her receipt number (WA-14145*****) on 01-May, Notice Date: 25apr2014 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. How long will it take to me? Any help would be appreciated.
Most probably you are selected…
AJ
Same as my case. My son has got I-539 receipt but I have not got any so far.In the receipt ,what is the Notice Type.Class Requested and Amount Received showing for you..?
yes, you are selected as well, mine is similar case
@AJ: The same was the case with me. My wife’s notice came to my mail address. However, your receipt disclosure will depend on your employer. Please check with them. But, you are through this lottery. Congrats.
Check didn’t get cashed till now. Is there any chance or is it curtains down for this year?
Me too in the same boat…
Any updates from IQTechPros guys regarding Non-AD/RP/VA. What is the latest info regarding Arrival of receipt or rejection/return of package.
Got approved today.
RQ/RP/WAC
WAC14138XXXXX
Could you please provide the next # after 8? Thanks a lot.
Non-Ad, Regular got approved!!!! That’s great to hear…
Congratulations…..
I heard PP and AD/RP approvals but not this category…
5
Can you provide two more digits. It would be really helpful!
Hi Kirsh,
Can you please let me know when u r receipt number changed from initial review –> RFE –> Approved.
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