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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
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 ?
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Any update from TCS???
Anyone from Infy got any updates in last one week, please update.. any rejections in infy so far?
Got the update in AIMS last Thursday as acknowledged. Ack date is of 25th April. Didn’t hear of any rejections till now
Waiting..really depressed..whn will v b able to get any news…
Hello all,
Anyone with EAC141385**** got approved ?
Mine AD/RP.
Thanks.
Lots of AD people like me didn’t get receipts yet. What’s best way to create some noise about it? I saw some guys sending mail to CNN.
For people who are currently on F1-OPT, Ideally, when your application gets selected for processing, you get OPT extension will be till 30th sept, and if it does not get selected, your OPT extension will be till 31 st of May. So technically speaking, if USCIS doesn’t want to screw people whose OPT getting over before 31st of May, they will have to send the petitions back or let applicants know who are not selected, before 1st of June, so that either they can apply for OPT extension or go with whatever plan B they have available.
call them, state your problem they will help for sure.
Has anyone applied under PP gotten their rejection package back yet?
I have not and still waiting.
I applied under AD/PP/VT. I haven’t received my application back yet. My attorney said that he did not get any applications yet.
I think it is possible to get applications back until the end of May/June.
Hi everyone,
Does anyone know what should I expect from post decision activity? What documents am I supposed to get for the approved H1b visa?
Thanks,
My girlfriend just received her receipt from Fragomen.
USCIS Received date: April 24, 2014
USCIS Notice date: May 2, 2014
Received by Fragomen: May 9, 2014
Processed by Fragomen: May 21, 2014
It seems like some law firms are really slow at processing the receipts when they get them and notifying the applicants.
Could you please tell the first 8 digits of the receipt number? Thanks
Is she advanced degree or bachelor?
If you dont mind, can you please confirm her application categories? Adv or Non Adv, PP or regular?
Hi,
Is that Premium or regular ?
@jojo
Congratulations to both of you. Is it the Fragomen Chicago office?
Capgemini people are still waiting for receipt where as all other MNC already provide receipt number.
ANY one applied from atlas systems inc
Hi
Any updates from splendtek people???
I too applied thru Splendtek. No update yet. Waiting is hard@^#@*#*@@!@!!!@!@
did you contacted them ? r u in india or usa?
no Receipt No mail..still waiting..keep updating…..
……waiting time….me also…….no Receipt No……
I have not heard even single receipt from Splendtek still now, Not sure what’s going on over there. Those guys are not providing any updates and days are running out.
Any guess, did anyone applied in PP ? or How many they have filed this year ?
How much did you pay..??
I paid Rs 3lacs approx. 5000USD.. did not hear from them and they are not responding to my mails.
Looks like they never filed the H1
I didn’t pay anything dumbo. They don’t ask any money because they are a reputed company. They only charge attorney fees. It is illegal to pay for H1B. And I know you would have cheated by someone saying their name. They don’t charge. If you have paid to an unknown person, get your money back and get a life. Don’t abuse H1
Yeah i too heard about their reputation.They charge only for attorney fee.But the only thing i need from them is updates.They were not responding to mails or calls.
They will update you if they have any information. One of my friend got an email on May 5th that his check got encashed. They said they will notify again as soon as they receive the receipt number. It takes 2-3 weeks for the receipt number to come due to the snail mail. So if they receive any updates, they are notifying immediately but they won’t respond until they have some information for you. So wait patiently. Last year my friend went through them and he is working there. He said they file H1 properly and they handle the approval smoothly in case of RFEs.
Thanks a lot for ur response and raising hope…..
I am waiting tooo…Check encashed on 7th May
2 to 3 weeks for receipt no mail…..strange…..long time..right??
hey don’t worry if u paid..splendtek has taken the same amount for everyone who applied from india. I have applied from here because I am on H4 and they have not charged for me, but my friend who applied from india has been charged the same amount as you.
Splendtek is another roadside body shopping company. Other than big Indian MNCs and a few medium sized companies no company pays for your H1 from India unless you are their fulltime employee for years. You need not admit, but u know what u paid. This is business and there is nothing called abusing the system. USCIS never said do not file multiple petitions, all they said is no duplicates by same employer. When you pay deposit you are not paying for H1b but just insuring the position.
me too didn’t receive Receipt NO……i thought they are sending same mail to every body…..mail merge……what’s happening over there…..
they are sending same mail to everybody…didn’t see single receipt no….till now….what’s happening there?….doubtful…..now
no update..10 days over after check encashed..mail…..no mail till now….
still waiting to hear from them……..any body got Receipt Nos from speldntec…..
i don’t know nobody is getting receipts from them…..doubt whether they applied…..they send your check encashed….to everybody????
Wait is over now, i got my receipt number today from ODC dept, good luck for all who are waiting here
adv or non adv?
Non Adv
Hi,
Did anyone get an RFE and was subsequently denied the H1 visa. This is after the application was selected in the lottery. Please do post if this is so.
One person from my company was denied approval, but reason was not shared by GIT. He has a L1 visa also denied last year on grounds of specialized skillsets issue.
Thanks!
which company do you belong to
Anyone received mail today from GIT ?
This week I have not heard about a single receipt in CTS.
I called GIT guys today. They say wait till month end. we hope to get all results whether selected or rejected by month end.
I spoke to the GIT in CTS, they said most of them had recieved it and those who dint get it means most likely they are not selected.
However I feel most of them dint get it , as far as I know none of my friends have recieved it.
I including two of my friend didn’t get it. I knw two who got it. this time h1b sucks. life is too harsh..whenever my turn comes, it doesn’t work it seems so.
Didn’t cts send mails stating that whoever did not get updates so far will be most likely not selected? Pls let me know if we still have some hope
Education is the key foundation for the success of any country and the betterment of any individual. However, given the culture and mindset of different races, there is a different approach towards education. And to be more precise, there is a difference between the approach towards education in the western countries and in India. Apparently, the fundamental is that there is a chalk and cheese difference in the objective of education in both sides.
Apparently, the foreign students treat education more like a learning process. On the other hand, they choose the line they are interested in and go only for that course and line of career. In this process, they tend to wait for the right kind of job and don’t really consider time as a hindrance. On the other hand, the objective of education in India has more to do with a fat salaried job, overseas chances, better marriage prospects, status in society etc.
However, analysts on both sides say there is a lot of difference in terms of competition, aptitude and the job markets in both hemispheres. While things are rather relaxed owing to the lesser population, more streamlined procedure and lack of unfair means, things are quite different when it comes to India. As such, money becomes the root cause since most of the higher end courses are taken on study loan. So, it is more about circumstances than choices for many students.
However, to those who manage to get admission in the foreign schools, once adaptability is achieved, the path is set and clear. Also, given the infrastructure, access to various resources and other facilities, the quality tends to be higher in terms of conducive learning. Though changes are being noticed in India with top league B-Schools focusing on quality and better infrastructure, there is still that gap between foreign schools and Indian educational institutions. With globalisation happening rapidly and economies getting tighter in developed countries, changes are being noticed so let us see how things take shape.
Indian Top Uni’s now a days are a joke. Students studying in IIT are ending up in Infosys, TCS and Wipro. They are made to do the same work that any other engineering student from a C Grade College does. Even if our IIT guy comes with some intelligent ideas initially, all the idiots around will bring him down to their level and beat him with their experience. Soon our IIT guy will accept that he is not as much an idiot as all the others around and will calm down, then group will enjoy their success. The regional, caste, sex and social factor based politics at Indian work environments are acting as barriers to truly intelligent Indian youngsters.
@Galabiya: Have you been to IIT or any prestigious university for that reason. Please… I use please don’t comment about Indian educational institutions. We students in India are hard working. I am not meaning students in other countries are not. We have a diversity. Couple of students landind in Infosys or TCS should it matter. For that case, does working for Infosys/TCS means they are not capable?
Education is the root. We don’t go to school to get fat salaries or get a good bride. Realistically, when a student comes to college, he/she has dreams. Dream to get ideas into actions. Some of the best Professors are still in IIT’s/NIT’s. I graduated 10 years ago when IT was in full pace. I am a civil engineer. I resisted urge to join IT. I landed in a great job (Dream job) before I graduated. I did put my skills at task. Great team effort nevertlessly lauds the project outcome.
Now, you might be wondering what am I doing in this site? Well, I moved to US to pursue my higher studies. Not because of lack of infrastructure in India but because I wanted to experience globalization. When you work with people of different parts of the world, thats in itself is a great experience. Truth be said, this is a global economy now. We all live it and accept it.
More often I see people commenting whether the other (consultant folks) deserve to be in US or not. In reality, every one thinks they are best. Lottery deciding folks career is not good. But at the same time, I suggest people not getting discouraged in life because of one career step. World is a good place to work, make it better. Why should we think we are entitled to any thing? Hard work reaps benefits. I still think of those sleepless nights that I spent in Engineering college just to finish the projects. I am proud to say that shaped up what I am today. All the best folks. Don’t get discouraged. Put your best and you will reap the benefit. No matter what it takes!.
Hi,
Any updates from HCL ISG?
Thanks
Same update that they are awaiting confirmation. I think its all over and the unselected lot will be shared at last. People who got selected have received the receipt and rest all are rejected cases.
Wipro – GIMS/OOC sends and generates & notifies H1B confirmations every Tuesday & Friday. They will continue doing this till June Mid.
Any idea if someone from Wipro got H1B confirmations yesterday?
None of us in our ODC received, last week some of them have received.
Are they updating only accepted applications ?
Yes they are updating only accepted petitions as of now.
I haven’t heard any case of Rejection mail yet.
Me too waiting to hear from them. No email yet on status..
GIMS is also not saying, accepted number of petitions.. any idea ?
I guess ..no point in waiting still and our petitions are in rejected and hence the delay..
As per the GIMS team update, around 900 petions got selected out of 5000 petitions..
From where did you get the info?
Only 900???????????
From where did you get this update????????GIMS wont share such info
Has anyone from Wipro got any mail regarding H1b approval ? Mine is accepted in lottery but have not recieved anything for further process
Any update from Wipro??
I know for sure that game is over but still the wait is killing me may be because of hope that is negligible.
Ya, me too same situation.
Got mail from Syntel odc saying they received receipt from uscis for me.
Very Happy!!! Thank you God!!!
HI,
When did you got mail today ?
Any one from etouch systems got any updates?
etouch is a fraud consultancy. They don’t even file H1B. check with them
@BharatKi where are you from ? I hope from india. its not a consultancy who takes money and apply unlike other desi consulting farm. I am in US I got offer from them and they are applying my H1b. They offered br 110K.
http://www.infoworld.com/t/federal-regulations/h-1b-cap-hike-could-mean-grim-future-workers-242724
Hi,
Any updates from CTS GIT?
Nope, Still waiting with HOPES.. Refreshing this site every one hour..
This wait is killing me.Seems like this whole system is build to agonize H1B applicants.
Someone has posted that GIT team is getting CASE by CASE status..
Wat do u mean by CASE by Case??
Individual basis, that’s what they informed yesterday and said to wait till month end for any update
Capgemini guys any update from GX Team.
Yes! You are fired.
Lol..just kidding.
Nothing yet.
One of the **important** person is on leave since 10 days so hopefully on 23rd May.
Guys….plz accept this truth that ta game is now over for every one.. just wait for your rejected packet.
I know few ppl would not like my comments but truth is truth.
Guys,
i have applied H1b but i didn’t receive any update from my employer.
i lost my hopes,,,,,,,,when will we get our return packets..
Please update guys.
Guys,
I had received the copy of Receipt form my employer and Attorney. However address in both are different, one is on the name of employer and other is on the name of attorney. Is it normal. Pls confirm.
Any updates from wipro?
There is no update from fdfu in tcs….. anyone got any update in their location?
Any news from DIVENSI?
This is crazy waiting ! I don’t think it will go thru !
Employer filed H1B Premium Processing NON /AD
Employer said selected in lottery ON APRIL 14TH
Below is the last response from employer ON 7 TH MAY . DONT KNOW WHAT IS HAPENING AFTER THAT AND NO UPDATES YET .
We have received the notice of action (the notification that your petition was selected)
I will let you know when I have more information
STILL WAITING .Lost Hope !!!!!!!!
If your employer filed Premium then he must have got e-mail for the receipt.
Because USCIS sends email for PP and mail for RP.
Even i am also in the same situation.For me too employer said that my application got selected in lottery but didnt receive receipt till now.Dont know what is happening.
nothing seems impossible. Your petition might well get rejected.
Dont hurt others just by doing like this
Indian Guys, The moment BJP won the elections, dollar rate had come down to 58rs, Modi’s goal is to bring down dollar rate to 38rs, though he might not bring to this level, he shall atleast bring it to 50rs. we need to think twice before we worry about not getting h1b visa.
I am one of you who had applied for h1b and waiting for the package to return.
I resigned my job in India( 8+ years exp with an MNC) for the sake of my wife, but now no Job and no visa. need to get back to India to find a new job.
I am also looking at doing Master’s, but i think returning to India is a better idea.
Who will get benefit out of this situation…It is foreign investors….. :)…. Because, now 1$ = 60 rupees. In case if he buys any stock worth 60 rupee he will get 1 share per doller….If market out performs, this share may get 30-35% returns. So it may go up to 80-85 Rs….If Rupee gets strengthen as you said if it goes into 40s, he will get $2. Which is 100% returns for him but it is 30-35% return for domestic investors…
All RP people whoever got approvals already, could you please post the first five digits of the receipts along with processing center. This could help in estimating our processing times.
EAC141485####
Approval date = 14May
Mine is WAC 14139 *****. Not Approved yet.
I think they are picking it randomly.
Receipt # : WAC1413652XXX
Approval Date: May 13, 2014,
Current Status: Post Decision Activity
EAC14136*** Approved on May 15th. Until the 16th I couldn’t track my case, and then it went straight to Post Decision Activity.
Any returned packets till now?
I’ve onle seen 2 people post that they got the returned packages … wish they were more efficient sending these out …
One of the MNCs holding the results and pledged not to announce till Modi forms cabinet and till he gets US visa.
Hehehe
Oops !!!
CG folks, have faith. He (Modi) will do anything to get his US visa.
Hello All,
I am from an Indian MNC. My employer applied H1b last year and got rejected. Same employer applied for me this and again no news so far. I was in such a financial situation that I had to go US for betterment as like others. I ‘ve dropped many best offers from best companies just for the sake of h1b and now am in hopeless situation. At this time I just want to express my feeling to someone and am crying as I’m writing this. As so much of dreams and hopes I had inside me about my visa that I could not digest or accept that am in such a situation worse than last year. I just wanted to dedicate this prayer to all who are like me.
Lord Jesus, thank you so much for whatever you have done in my life. What I am now is because of you alone. I have done great things and got appreciations and accolades just because of your sheer blessings in me. Even at this situation you alone can do a miracle to bring happiness to all who are filled with sadness and disappointments. If this is your will for me, please give me courage and strength to accept this situation. I am confused as what plans you got for me, for my future. Please give me knowledge to understand you will and plans you got for me and lead me in your path. Whatever it may be, I still believe and trust that you got better plans for my future and am sure you will not leave me alone. Thanks again and be with us through these tough times and help us to find a better solution. Amen.
Things wud b all fine..please dont lose faith..
God might have definitely planned something good for u
My Friend
As a back up plan try some other country like Australia, Canada Singapore. It will help you overcome the current financial situation
Amen
Don’t worry. You will find some other better opportunity elsewhere. The good thing for you is that you have a job now. Good luck !
For people like me (AD), we need to quit job and move back to our home country after selling everything and begin life again. Our position is much worse.
Yep, 25% depreciation on a new car in first year 🙁
Same boat. Thought of doing MS in USA. But I had no money. Now, want to work in USA. This time No luck.
I have neither received receipt , nor petition back.
In the name of Jesus…Amen!
Same situation but I am in USA , Studied master’s here with lots and lots of hardwork, took loan to study master’s in USA , got job with too much of difficulties and convince company very badly to file H1B , they filed but no receipt no updates. Premium process/AD/VC. But still praying lord daily in a hope that might be he would have something bigger for me .. don’t worry you atleast have job… students in USA who come from middle class family with loan and all are in worst situation but faith on lord is only what we can do currently.. AMEN
Don’t write this faith bull shit and your greasy god cheap miracles crap here. You are not a small boy to expect sympathy. Happiness is a state of mind and if you think you will get it through H1b then you are mistaken. Your religion should have taught this to you by now… if not learn. God has better things to do than giving visas to cry babies. Be a man, an example to your children, a proud son to your parents, a role model to your friends. There is nothing in USA that is not there in you inside. Move on loser.
All of us are more powerful than we can imagine!
See the example what a gujju (gujraat person) can do to get US Visa.
Cheer up.. Your faith will set you free. Below verse is for you from Bible.
John 15:16
You did not choose me, but I(JESUS) chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit–fruit that will last–and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I(JESUS) know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end
Some people will spend their lifetime believing in imaginary things! sigh
Nice encouraging verses brother..! +1
Don’t worry bro! I’m in the same boat. I’ve been told that if doesnt go through, I will no longer be able to work (lose my job) in the next 10 days. But I’m a believer and i know God has a better plan for me…he always had one. Good luck
Dear Friend,
I too was of same situation like u. But we have accept the truth and live life.
Dont lose faith and trust in GOD. Definitely u will succeed. H1 or US is not the only solution to make money. There are other countries like Dubai where u get tax free salary and more savings can be done. Even Singapore is better option. These countries have no visa issues like in US.
Hi Friend
Dont worry if god decison something you will get that only. Be possitive. Try Denmark its not taking that much time. you will get work permit definetely.
i am in same boat. i entered my career with 12th standard with 2 yrs baby and lost my husband in accident. After that i finished my PG and now i am in MNC. finally i have done SAP FI certification its my dream. but i am not getting job here. I have applied H1 from US. Till now no information. Dont mind why i am telling these all things people are there like you suffering with carrer if you read this you will get some relax. now i am trying Denmark. I can not go Australia i already invested for H1. I dont have anyone in this world me and my daughter now she is coming to Engineering. i have to earn for us. I am struggling from last 14 yrs. but i am not getting that much here what should i get.
All the best to you and all…..God will help you all.
Thanks for reading this.
Non AD/ PP / WAC
Hi just wanted to give an update to everyone who might be in similar situation.
Date accepted – 14th April 2014
RFE – 8th May 2014
RFE reply received – 13th May 2014
Approved – 20th May 2014
All the best!
What was the status on USCIS site after you replied for RFE (13th May) ?
Thanks
It was initial review! Said that on May 13th we received this petition for PP and so on.
Oh Ok, so Once you replied to RFE it changed back to initial review ?
Yes it did.
What was the RFE about ? will you please share your experience ? Thanks
Mine was COS from H4 to H1. They needed to verify that I was on valid H4 status when I had filed for COS. So they asked for my spouse’s pay stub for month of March. When my attorney had submitted my docs earlier he didnt collect paystubs of March so we submitted them as part of RFE. Pretty simple RFE. Hope this helps.
Hi, I have a question here.. I was looking for a person who has done a H4 to H1 COS ….. My spouse is on H1, and I ll be going to the US on a H4. I wanted to know, if ur H4 to H1 COS is Cap exempt ?? Please clarify this info to me as it is critical on making some decisions. Thank Q
H4 to H1 is not Cap Exempt. Have to file it as regular petition for the given fiscal year quota.
Indiguy is right. H4 to H1 COS is not cap exempt. One option that you might consider is to find an employer that is not for profit, if they file your visa it is cap exempt.
Hi
Same situation but employer or lawyer did not said anything about rfe .
got selected as like you April 14 on lottery .
Any hope ?
Do you have an RFE? Or there is no change in status?
Employer hasn’t told anything RFE but I assume the case some where stuck .
Not sure .
You should ask your employer to check with USCIS. Since they have filed under PP you should hear something ASAP. If they raise a ticket with USCIS it should be taken care of. All the best.
would u plz let me know what was the RFE about? congrats for success.
Hi I am an AD/RP/EAC. I received my receipt long time back but I cannot check my status on the USCIS website. Is there anyone else whose case status is still missing.
Hi,
I got mine on 17th april could track it, but it is initial review stage since then.
I am not sure what’s happening. When did you received the receipt??
I am AD/RP as well.
I got it around the same time EAC 1413651*** , it says case not found.. i am getting worried now. I work full time for a Research company.
I would not worry about it. FYI I am in same situation and I am not worried. They ( USCIS ) are usually slow updating site and they might update case status until the case is approved.
Same here, EAC1413651***, AD, can’t track. I work for a proper core engineering company exactly in the field of my degree.
My lawyer when filing had told me that they did PP, but I guess she either lied, or did it wrong…if it was PP I would have got some decision or atleast an RFE by May12. My employer called USCIS helpline, and they said a service request has been made to the processing center. I don’t know what that means. Hope it gets approved without any hassle.
I had the same situation. AD/RP/EAC receipt of 04/16. I couldn’t track my case until 05/16 when it appeared as Approved in ‘Post Decision Activity’, so I wouldn’t worry about it.
Anyone got update in wipro
IBMers any update.
No still waiting and not heard any updates from any one in last friday.
Dont worry abt that. I was already there for 3 yrs. And its very easy to manage in usa.
Yuuuhhhuuuu…..
Got my receipt number today. Thank you God it’s all by your Grace.
indian MNC’s are still holding application receipt in big numbers., just wait…. I know it kills but thats what one need to do.
I pray to god most of you get thru and those who can’t, may god give them at par opportunities.
Best of luck
R u from which company?
i see lots of people with poor english looking for h1b. Not that I’m proud of anything but how would you manage to work here.
hello, pls let us know you are frm which company?
SYNTEL
Thanks for ur response. Could u pl tel me the exact date n time of wen u rcvd ur receipt? believe u r in India right now..!
Thanks for ur update.
My receipt is dated 28 Apr. …My employer disclosed it today.
Hope it helps.
BTW who is your employer.
Many thanks for the information mate.
my employer is CTS. Still hoping for the best to happen.. God has to help! jus wanted to know if someone received the receipt recently in last week or this week..
Thanks again..
will it takes 20days to receive receipt no mail…..??? i’m waiting from 12 days…..check encashed….but no receipt no……
Asked to my lawyer about any news from USCIS and he answered”
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No news yet. It appears that USCIS is holding on to these last petitions just in case they have a few numbers left over. That means that while we probably did not receive a visa number this year, there is still some hope, and we will NOT know for sure until they either send us a receipt OR return the entire filing package. Some of my colleagues believe that it may be mid-June before this is finalized.
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I replied that there ‘s still some hope per his wording and he responded:
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It might happen. In past years, we have received receipts for a few straggler cases many weeks after the majority of receipts were issued, so USCIS does sometimes find a few extra visa numbers to send out..
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My employer is a small design studio near San Francisco and my lawyer (who got paid by my employer for the H1-B petition and fees ) is in San Diego, CA.
My case is Non AD / PP – 25 years expertise in my field.
Hope this helps to those (Including myself) expecting a miracle.
let it be true..keep up our hopes until the package is returned.
Thanks a lot for sharing this.
I am also in same situation .
My employer not yet got any news on my case.
Still not revived my package back .
Please share me if you get any update
Are there any updates from the GI help desk? what is the % of receipts received so far. They are currently giving a standard answer to wait till June 15th, but most teams many have not got yet, so what are the chances?
I have lost all my hopes.. Can’t see anyone receiving their receipts within Infosys in last couple of days…
Hi,
Thanks for the Information.Can you Please publish first 8 digits of your receipt number,it will help us to see ..is there any chance for us..
Anyone EAC14146XXXXX receipt number got approved. i got the receipt number on april28 ……. Please let me know….
mine is EAC14146xxxxx and its approved on 12th may. Now waiting for all approved and required docs for further process.
My petition has been approved..
Wac14140xxxxx
Notice date 21 Apr
RQ/RP
hi,
Can you please let me know the dates when it changed to different status
Directly moved from initial review to post decision
Hey mine is WAC14142****
Received date : 22 apr.
Still in initial review.
I mean notice date is 22nd apr.
could u please post next two digits in ur receipt if you dont mind?
EAC14140??XXX
Hi,
any idea, how many days it will take to change status from initial review to approval.. mine RQ/RP .. i got the receipt number on april28 ……. Please let me know….
USCIS is doing randomly .
Mine receipt date is April 30 (148 series) and its already got approved .
Approval date is May 14
NON AD/RP – Basically from india I have filed thru one of the US consultant he was saying fees is not encashed so far asking me to wait till june end. i am losing hope is there still any chance or not ?
In India, Maharashtra State carries a Lottery of Govt built Houses (MHADA Lottery) which is far better than H1B . We Indians have gain excellence in carrying lottery in much fair manner. Compared to USICS (specifically H1B), in MHADA there are various categories for people based on income…such as LIG,MIG and HIG…on top of that 50% Reservation + Other Reservations such as Artists/Indian Armed Forces/Disabled persons etc in around 25 different categories…..Applications filed by public is in 100000-200000. MHADA issues ACK for every application received.. en-cashes cheque in advanced……got selected in computerised lottery…..cash can be adjusted from next expenses……if not selected…amount get transfered through NEFT/Cheque…doesn’t sound it good…!!…Very low chances of fraudulent applications… ( only very illiterate person can be cheated )…..where at-least you know that application is filed.
And here USICS….So called Americans…Much Advanced…. has kept many loopholes for fraudulent agents/entities…who takes filing charges from people sitting at distant countries …. and god know whether they file or not…as USICS does not even to care to generate a simple ACK…before every Lottery…!!
But you still want a H1B to come to their country!
Soooo….why don’t you stay in India and stop complaining about the US system? According to your description, India’s immigration system is Disneyland…so..stay there and be happy!
Hi All,
I am badly in need of your guidance….. In my company receipts have come in batches, many have got many still waiting. I am among the latter 🙁 … When I spoke to mobility team they said…wait till 2nd week of June.
Just one simple question from all u guys who r already into it….
Is it worth waiting??
Any logical reply…..?
I am in the same boat working onsite and they told me the chances are very very slim right now as they have received most of the receipts. This is my 2nd try and seems like it’s a little tough to get through..
Me too in the same boat, when I asked mobility team, they are telling us to wait June 2nd week. but I am sure that chances are less…
I am also in the same boat. They are asking to wait till Jun 2 because by then they will start receiving the packets back. Chances are very slim guys. Good Luck to everyone… Did anyone receive receipt this Monday i.e. May 21?
God…how long will we have wait???