Updated : November 25th, 2015
H1B Visa 2016 Filing Season Complete, Cap reached on April 7th, 2015.
Planning for next H1B season, Check out H1B Visa 2017 FAQs
As many of you know, H1B Visa 2015 quota was over in the first week and a whopping 172,500 H1B petitions were received in first week by USCIS. H1B Lottery / random selection was held by USCIS to select 85,000 H1B petitions to fulfil the work permit cap. Many of the unlucky ones are already wondering about next year H1B Visa quota. Also, some of you are planning for H1B visa for next year, you also would be wondering regarding the same. This article addresses many of the common questions, it will be updated constantly, whenever any changes to info. Bookmark this page ! To start with, firstly the news updates on this season, followed by many commonly asked questions.
Official & Unofficial USCIS News Updates Regarding H1B 2016 Season
- November 25th, 2015 : There is no special news as such, but we have our readers reporting that their H1Bs are still being approved that were under regular processing. So, if your status is stuck at one status, there is still some hope…
- July 14th, 2015 : USCIS released a note saying that they have returned all the petitions that were not selected in lottery for FY 2016. If you do not hear back from USCIS by July 20th, then you can contact them. Check Press note
- May 4th, 2015 : Data Entry for Selected H1B Petitions Completed
- April 14th, 2015 : Premium Processing H1B 2016 starts from April 27th
- April 13th, 2015: USCIS receives 233,000 for FY 2016 Lottery complete.
- April 7th, 2015: H1B Cap Reached for FY 2016. Summary of USCIS News
- April 6th, 2015: Guidance to file Second Petition, if Delivery Service Errors
When will the H1B season for fiscal 2016 begin ?
USCIS will accept petitions for H1B Visa 2016 season starting from April 1st, 2015. USCIS did a press release on March 12th outlining the details. Read summary of press release by USCIS on H1B 2016 .
Will there be lottery again for H1B Visa 2016 ? Predictions ?
We had lottery for FY 2015 and FY 2014. The total number of petitions filed for FY 14 were about 125,000 and for FY 2015, there were about 172,500 petitions… As H1B Quota did not increase for FY 2016, and the demand does not seem to decrease, we would very likely have lottery for FY 2016. Read H1B Visa 2016 Lottery Predictions, Dates, Results
What is the H1B Visa quota Cap Count ? Would there be any changes to H1B 2016 count ?
H1B Visa quota cap count is the total number of petitions that USCIS will accept for a fiscal year to provide temporary work permit for highly skilled workers. For the 2016 fiscal year, the cap count is as below :
- Regular H1B Quota : 65,000
- H1B Masters Degree Quota ( only US Degrees) : 20,000
- Out of the above, a total of 6,800 is usually set aside for Singapore and Chile citizens as part of the free trade agreement between them.
As per the press release in March 2015, the quota did not increase. To give some background, as per the Obama executive action in Nov 2014, no changes were announced to the H1B Cap count. There was proposal in 2013 to increase H1B cap from 65,000 to 110,000 and Masters quota to increase from 20,000 to 25,000 did not go through as of March 2015. At least, for this FY 2016 season, the quota is fixed and it will be as above and no changes.
When should I start planning for H1B Visa 2016 ? What are the steps ?
It depends on your situation. Below are few scenarios and your plan.
- If you are a student on F1 Visa in USA, you need to plan for your internship/ CPT or OPT employment at a company that can sponsor your H1B Visa for FY 2016. In my view, you should start now to find something for the fall 2014 and continue that for next spring so that you can file for FY 2016
- If you are in other country and planning for H1B, it is good to start your process around the end of this year 2014. It will give you enough time to find sponsors, search for job, etc.
- If you are on H4, L1 or other visa in USA and planning for H1B for FY 2016, you also should consider looking around end of this year i.e. December 2014.
We have published step by step plan, you can read the article How to plan for H1B Visa 2016 ?Step by Step Guide
Most asked Question – How do I Find H1B Sponsors for FY 2016 ?
This is a million dollar question ! One of the biggest challenges is to find a good sponsor that can offer you a job and wait for you to start work after 6 months of filing your petition. You should review the detail article on How to find H1B Sponsors for FY 2015. Your first place of start is to find the H1B Sponsors in an area or by company. Use our H1B Visa Sponsors Database to search and filter. Read this article on details on how to search in our H1B Sponsor database. We keep the database updated as DOL publishes data. Do NOT share your email or phone number on our website as comments, there are many people do H1B Sponsorship fraud by requesting money using your contact info. RedBus2US.com never provides personal guidance on H1B sponsors or seeks money from anyone, we only display publicly available data on our H1B Sponsors Database page. We DO NOT sponsor H1Bs or guide anyone. Beware of H1B sponsorship Fraud !
What about Comprehensive Immigration Reform ( CIR) – H1B Visa Changes ? What are they ?
There have been some proposed changes to the H1B Visa program to cater to the demand in the US economy as part of the Comprehensive Immigration reform. Below are some of the proposed changes.
- H1B Cap to be increased from 65,000 to 110,000 per year. Also have provisions to have it up to 180,000 in case of extreme demand.
- Advanced degree from US cap quota to increase from 20,000 to 25,000
- The Filing fee for H1B could go up to 10,000 USD
- Additional H1B rules to avoid H1B Visa fraud by employers
- Mandatory LCA posting for 30 days before it is certified.
These were proposed in 2013, but nothing has moved significantly and all the above are just proposed rules. We are not sure when they will be implemented. You can read Summary of CIR – Immigration reform – H1B Visa and Green Card to get an idea. The latest update is that Obama has taken executive action on Immigration in Nov 2014 and none of the below are included as part of that. Stay tuned for updates.
H1B Visa 2016 Fees – Any changes ? How much does it cost ?
There are various components of the fee. The H1B Application filing fee could range anywhere from $1,600 USD to $4,400 depending on the size of the company. The attorney fee can range from $500 to $3000 depending on the attorney. If you apply for premium processing that is another $1,225. The fees has not changed in the past couple of years for FY 2014 and FY 2015. Unless USCIS revises fee based on immigration reform, it should be same. We will keep you all posted. For complete details of the fee by components and break up, read the article H1B Visa Fees and Who Pays for What ?
H4 Visa EAD rule impact on H1B Visa 2016 Season ?
As you know, certain H4 visa holders are now eligible for EAD. The H4 Visa EAD Rule Passed earlier in 2015 and is effective from May 26, 2015. USCIS will start accepting applications for EAD from those eligible H4 visa holders starting from May 26th. The question is that will that have an impact on number of H1B petitions for this fiscal year ? It very likely will have certain impact on the number of H1B applications that are filed for this year 2016 quota. Many of the H4 holders, who would now be eligible for EAD, may not apply for H1B visa, just because it gives them more flexibility to work and more choices to work as well. We would have to wait and see, how much of an impact that would have, but it is very straightforward and no brainer for eligible H4 visa holder to avoid the H1B processing.
H1B visa Premium Processing Changes to H1B Visa 2016 quota ?
USCIS updated in their press release that the premium processing will be accepted for FY 2016 quota and they will only begin that “no later than May 11, 2015”. What it means for the petitioners is that the official 15 day premium processing clock starts from May 11th, 2015 and their petition could be adjudicated within 15 days from May 11th, which would be May 26th, 2015. USCIS can process them earlier as well, but their new timeline is just indication for setting the right expectations to meet the stipulated time frame for premium processing.
Track H1B Visa 2016 Cap Count updates ?
As in previous years, we have created a page, where would track the cap count updates for FY 2016. You may check out H1B visa 2016 Cap Count Tracker.
While you wait, you can check out April 1st – USCIS H1B Visa 2016 Season Starts Today, When to expect Lottery ?
H1B Lottery Completed – Official Tweet and Press Release
USCIS Completes the H-1B Cap Random Selection Process for FY 2016 http://t.co/fQ6EPUb8Y4
— USCIS (@USCIS) April 13, 2015
H1B Cap Reached – Official USCIS Tweet and Link to Press release :
We have reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for FY 2016 http://t.co/RTja7POWYY — USCIS (@USCIS) April 7, 2015
Any other questions ?
Currently every year a maximum of 85,000 H-1B visas can be issued including 20,000 for those who completed higher education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The popular work visa has been given to a large number of IT professionals from India over the years. The bill proposes to reduce the number of visas available by 15,000.
Read more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/us-senators-introduce-legislation-to-cut-h1b-visas-by-15k_4518401.html?utm_source=ref_article
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/us-senators-introduce-legislation-to-cut-h1b-visas-by-15k_4518401.html
Finally wait is over. I got approval mail from visa team. They are waiting for petition hard copy.My RFE date was 21st july.
Congrats. When you had submitted rfe documents?
I submitted on 17 july and got approved on 4th dec.
Congrats!!
I got RFE in july and replied RFE on around August 10. Still waiting. By any chance you can share your EAC/WAC number. I dont need the complete number.just some digits. thanks.
Is it EAC??
it is for california.
Congrats TCS_RFE 🙂 . Good to see many people are getting positive response 🙂
will tcs team wait for hardcopy of approval documnets? or just inform us before itself through email?please respond.
I am also from tcs.
I am in the process of scheduling appointment thru ustraveldocs.com/in
1) created profile twice,but using the second login credentials
When trying to give in the receipt number of my payment / reference number ,it says invalid receipt number.
2) Secondly,when I am trying to update the profile,it says ‘error occurred,please email s in case you want to reach us’.
Can some one advise.
thanks
kartikk,
Its best if you call them and ask what the issue is. The errors don’t provide much information.
Karthik, I suggest you call the customer service, they can fix your issues or guide you at least.
My petition was denied(California centre)….wasted 3 lakhs plus 8-9 months of time…Even I did not focus much into my current project thinking of getting h1b visa…now I don’t know wat to do…feeling thoughtless.. Guys how is Denmark for job opportunities and also let me know is there any other country where I can try for…..
Sorry to hear that however did you get to know the reason for denial ? If you got to know can you please share if you do not mind
I did not get the mail yet for denial…. Guys let me know if there is anything we can do now after it is denied….
Try for Australia or Canada.
There should be an rfe before denial.please Let us know the rfe details chetankumar..
Hi Chetan,
Please let me know reason for denial is it directly from case received or and any RFE in between , as I’m with same california centre with still case received status.
Sorry to hear that..Your denial notice may contain the exact reason for denial . Follow up with your employer and check if still you can do something
Who is your employer?
Sorry to hear this you can check with your attorney/employer for re opening the case.
What is your highest qualification and experience level?
I have done B.tech ECE and am having 4.5 years of exp in IT….my employer is synergy global
What is your RFE about I guess it should be Specialty occupation check with attorney for Daniel reason.
Baadapadaku Mitrama…I share the pain with you mama 🙂
Hi All,
I would like to know the name of consultancy in chennai where I can apply for cap exempt and transfer ?
Hello.. I have submitted my RFE response on 26th August. Still no updates on my case 🙁 anyone here in same situation?
Urs is from WAC or EAC? Im waiting from Sep 8th (WAC).
Even I’m waiting since sep 10th.
Mine is EAC. What about your? Also I have observed that people who submitted rfe in Oct/Nov are getting early approvals. One of my friend is also waiting since July.
My employer told he converted my case to PP on dec2 … But still now no change in my status …I doknow Wat to do ? Help me guys
Ask your employer to raise a SR…
It happened in my case too. My employer upgraded my case to PP but it took 25 days to show up on case status after raising SR it was changed immediately.
Need_help: I got my H1B approved, I get it through some consultants at my own expense, now they are not finding me any project and asking me for more money to pay me salary, As this was never discussed, so I told them why should I pay, you get my interview done I will crack the interview. They said if I will not pay they will terminate my H1B visa. I am really not understanding what should I do to get out of this situation. I told them I will not give any money as I have already payed double for my visa. Please suggest.
Can I get my H1B transfer? how long it takes for them to terminate my case?
If you are not in US, you could ask them to withdraw H1B and don’t pay the amount. In meantime, you could look for other employer who could transfer your h1b. But if you are in US, you have to maintain H1B status, for which either of you have to pay to US federal social secuirty/federal/state tax.
Again this is my advice and understanding
You can refer below link for H1B transfer if you are in india http://redbus2us.com/h1b-transfer-without-traveling-to-us-in-india-no-approval-notice-experience/
help_please,
Are you inside US or outside US? If you are inside US, was your H-1 approved w/ COS?
Did any 1 got their status change?
Waiting for a decision since 23rd September without a change in status.
Hi..
When do we get hard copy of approval. Amendment has been filed for me. Do we get hard copy also in 15 calendar days?
Petition approved on 24 November,2015. Haven’t received Hard copy of petition yet. Is it normal guys??
Hi,
Ya it’s normal, mine was also same day but I got hard copy. My employer is ready with documentation and all. Good Lick Guys 🙂
Guys ,
I dont have Driving License in INDIA..How can I get one in USA ?
Hi Kunnu,
No problem, even thoguh u don’t have driving license in india , still you can get..It depends on the state you are travelling. Each state will have their own driving regulatory/authority(rules are same for all states). First thing is you need to read a driving rules book for that state(you can find it online) and need to book an appointment and give exam and must qualify(forget about brokers and nonsense like in India). Initially you will get learner’s license and after one month you need to give a driving test, the person from driving authority will sit with you and ask you drive and instruct you to do few things(lane change, parking etc…) and you must pass all those instructions, then you are good to get the license. Before all these, you need to have ssn to book appointment :).
Thanks man for such a valuable information 🙂
Hi all,
My employer applied for my h1b this year (Master’s Quota) and got an RFE sometime mid-july. Responded to RFE on Oct 28th and USCIS status says they have received it and the processing has begun. The status hasn’t changed after that. It’s Vermont Service Center. Did anyone with similar situation or had been around the same time frame got any updates? Please comment. Will be very helpful in guessing any response. 🙁
Have patience people here are waiting from Sep after RFE response received.
Dont worry..My case was submitted on OCT 2 and received on DEC 2..So wait for 2 months ..dont worry.
Thank you for the response.! Let’s hope for the best. Being positive here 🙂
Thank you both for the response. Good to hear some positive words. Hope it comes through. Being positive here 🙂
I’m in the same boat. RFE response received on 28th Oct. Non-AD/RP/Vermont. As far as USCIS is concerned, no news is good news ! Waiting with fingers crossed. Good luck.
Hi. Ad/WAC been waiting since Oct 13. But my supposedly colleague-to-be already got her denial end of October. Her denial notice said the employer failed to establish the position is under specialty occupation. Waiting for the same fate unless by God’s grace, I get a different fate.
Dont worry. Last two weeks many RFEs are approved. Mine approved this week. RFE date Aug 4th and RFE response Nov 1st. Regular processing Vermont
Hi
My wife is attending h1b stamping and we are planning to attend both at a time with our 2yrs kid.I Don’t belong to IT industry.I work in a hotel as a chef so what are the chances to go for stamping.please help thank u…
H1B is for highly skilled, make sure you have that highly skill and it is mentioned in the DOL as one of the oppurtunity. Otherwise it is tuff thing, prepare well for the questions.
Hello,
I got approved my H1 in October, but My consultant told me that they have applied Amendment(related to change in client details). It is more than 2 month, is there anyway we can find the status using the receipt number? or any other way
generally, how much time it will take to get update on Amendment
Thanks,
Ram
Dear all
My petition got approved on 7th dec.
RP/WAC. got rfe on Aug 10th. Replied to rfe on Oct 26th. I have electrical engineering degree with 12 years of it experience. I was issued 11 page rfe to which my consultancy tried to respond with ample documentation. Don’t worry even if you can’t furnish the response in exactly the same as uscis asked. But try to give reference letters and it related subjects that you had in your degree . be patient and all the best.
Finally the wait is over :):)
Got approval on dec 7.
RFE received in may
RFE responded on October 15th
Approved on Dec 7
RP/ WAC California centre.
All the best to others 🙂
How cum yesterday ?
Sometimes it depends on type of RFE. If critical documents need to be verified then time to study and response on your RFE is more. If you have valid documents they will approve it. If they still have query on your documents they will issue one more RFE. So dont worry. People with multiple RFE’s got I129 approved.
My employer upgraded my petition to PP by dec 2 … But no change in USCIS Ts same showing RFE received on October 29 ….
When ll I get any change ? Ths kills me
Deadline of Premium processing is 15 days.. Wait and don’t get panic.
Thank u God let me wait
Got a RFE in mid May and RFE Response sent/received in Mid July. Raised SR In Oct. After 4.5 months of wait converted to premium just before thanksgiving. Premium Got approval yesterday
Hi,
I responded to RFE on Dec 2nd with PP upgrade and USCIS updated the status on 4th Dec as received response, then same day status updates as upgraded to premium then on 7th again its updated to “Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed”. Is this the normal update for all who upgraded to PP.
I guess yes as i was following few cases in USCIS website i saw people who upgraded to premium processing got the status updated to the one that you are mentioning and after a couple of days petition moving to approved status.All the best and wait for the good news!!
Deadline of Premium processing is 15 days.. Wait and don’t get panic.
moreover it will get approved soon..best of luck
I am waiting since October 28 for approval. Is it advisable to upgrade to premium processing ? Can someone clarify ?
Wait till 60 days from response received status. After that you can raise SR. If it is okay to spend 1250 USD for you then you can surely go for upgrade 🙂 . Its a general waiting time with Vermont (EAC)
Thank you very much for your advise
my visa is still showing case received status , is there any one in same status , can anyone guide me ? how to do move ahead ?
i m really getting worried , whether my case will get processed or wat , my case is from vermont centre ……
Hi Deepti,
Could you please let me know your employer name. Is it from NJ ?
My H1B is denied today. Is there any scope of reopening the case?
xyz,
You can file an appeal or MTR. Talk to your employer about this as they are the ones who can file these petitions.
My RFE response got received on 28th October 2015 but there is no response after that.
It always shows we received your document .
Mine is Vermont centre. Loosing hope 🙁
New User
Me too waiting for Response Review since October 19th.
Hi,
I am also waiting since Oct 28
Me too waiting since 27th Oct..
All centers are closed for Christmas and New Year holidays, pending petitions will be processed later without any end date, it may take a month or two, so people don’t lose your patience, nothing is in our hand.
Happy New Year!!!! Catch you next year..
Still 2 weeks more …. For ? Celebration & 2016
How do you know? can you share the url/link in whihc uscis news is given? If it’s fake then stop the non sense.
Ths waiting time kills … Passing each day is hectic … Don’t pass wrong info ….
My petition is approved last week itself, but i am visiting this site to give hope to others, but ppl like you spoiling it…change your attitudes…otherwise India will never grow…..
Hello Latest news from USCIS,
where you got the information?
Are you getting directly from USCIS?
USCIS follows only Federal holidays so they are processing as many as cases in December.
CA cases also being processed. I saw couple of approved cases in the same forum in the past few days.Stay positive.
Anybody got offer from tringapps/ jean martain? Both companies are same? Or work together?
Tringapps upto to now 23 approved out of 80 but still no further updates.Do you any think both are same company
Hi,
I got offer from Tringapps. They said petition is approved. No further communication. Even they did not share receipt number. How did u come to know that 23 approved out of 80. Did they share ur receipt number?
Hi all,
My case status is still in “RFE response received on Aug 20” .
Do i have any chance ? i m very worried 🙁
its CA processing centre
CA cases also being processed. I saw couple of approved cases in the same forum in the past few days.Stay positive.
Ask your employer to raise a SR for delay.
Hi all,
I got approval on Dec 1st. Yet to get hard copy.
What is the probability of getting visa….
On what basis it depends?
Please tell me?
i noticed that from last week all the approved case are belong from vermont.i did not see any approved petition from california.why this difference between two center.mine is from california
You can find couple of approved cases from CA center,last week if you scroll down.I found some approvals last week in the random checks in usics site.Stay positive ,you’ll find the approval notification on one fine morning.
Whats the chance of being accepted at this stage?
Can PP have any negative impact now?
As good as it was before.
Hi Guys,
I need urgent reply. I gave H1 Visa Interview today. The Visa Officer asked for the Contract Paper between Employer and Me [Employee]. So, I gave the Contract Paper signed with my employer where it’s mentioned that if I leave company within 24months I should pay $10K along with other conditions.
The Officer took all my documents related to employer, my original academic certificates and passport. They told me that they will inform me in 1weeks.
What will the result now ? Shall I get visa ? Does Contract Paper = Offer Letter ? What should have been response from me ?
Due to above mentioned conditions, will I or employer be in certain jeopardy ? Please please please let me know.
I’m in really tensed condition right now. Really appreciate your feedbacks.
Hi
To the best of my knowledge….a money related agreement must not be between employer and employee.it can be performance or discipline related. Hope that is what it should be mentioned in employer-employee relationship agreement. Money related bonds are not valid between employee n employer. Not sure why Vo has taken your docs but you can expect positive news and other thing they might validate your certificates.
Hi again !!
In employee-employer paper, it’s mentioned until i work for 24 months I have to pay $10K to my employer. It’s the only clause that I m worried about. Rest of the clauses as based on as u mentioned like discipline, roles and etc.
Please let me know if this money clause can be troublesome for my visa, me or employer ??
Thank you for sharing your experience. Really appreciate it.
Have you received any update after that?
Hi Everyone,
After long wait, got approval on Dec 3rd 2015.
My details
Lottery picked : Apr 13th
Rfe : July 22nd
Rfe Received : Oct 20th
approved : Dec 3rd
approved status find on Dec 4th.
vermont center with RP
Redbus is a very helpful portal for information and interaction with similar community.
Let’s see what comes next for stamping.
Thanks Everyone.
Congrats Rohit, as i had said this some time back. This time we r going. All the best for the interview.
Thanks Gurpreet. All the very best for your interview too.
You attending the interview from Delhi ??
You can write to directly at rohitsakhuja at gmail dot com
Thanks man, yes i will attend the interview from Delhi. emailed u last night on your gmail account.
Hi Rohit,
Did you got the approval notice? what is the start date and validity?
Can we pay the H1B fees,schedule appointment without sumitting DS 160?please suggest
Hi
April 13 selected in lottery
July 13 issued Rfe
Responded Rfe on October 12
Received updated October21
Approved on 4rd December
Vermont center
Thank u guys for u r support.
Wish to approve everybody who r waiting.
Case approved 3rd december. When to expect the hardcopy in hand in India?
It usually takes about 3-5 weeks. USCIS sends the hard copy of the approval in about 2 weeks. And then depends on how quick your employer couriers it to you with all other supporting documents.
Hello Everyone,
Good to see many approval from last 2 weeks or so……mine also approved during this period….All the best to all guys who are waiting. If someone is not hearing the status from their employees, talk to them and try to get info….
I applied H1B through INJ software. As per my employee my case went to RFE in July. No update till now. Company is not sharing any details about case/ receipt #. They say it’s against their company policy. Any one applied through them?
applied through Anira. still my case is in “received status”, am I the only one?
Mine also in case received status. In the same boat. What Ravi is telling?
Guys, Our employer is about to withdraw the petitions 🙁 ……. I have the worst luck.But I still want give a try Pl suggest me gud consultancy for next cap.
Hello,
Have you asked him to wait some more time before withdrawing the petition?. can you plz contact me at h1bcasereceived (at) gmail (dot) com
My case is also still in Case Received statys
Anira…. whts ur employer saying on this security check? Have any consultancy came out positive from this check.pl guys looking for ur comments
HI all,
Finally I got approval on Dec 1st 2015. But officially I got update on 04-12-2015 on USCIS website. Thanks a lot to redbus2us.
I always use to check this site daily. thanks a lot for all who has given support.
My details
Lottery picked : Apr 13th
Rfe : July 17th
Rfe Received : Oct 16th.
approved : Dec 1st.
approved status find on Dec 4th.
vermont center.
Premium processing.
I have an rfe. But I dont have information exactly what about RFE…
How did you know it was approved on 1st?
While checking the status in uscis, there I see that, case was approved on 1st Dec.
Shocked to see that petition was approved.. Filed for PP on Nov 30 and status shows case was approved on December 1..good luck for rest of the guys waiting to have it Approved
Dear All, Need your valuable information what does it mean.
My Case was in RFE in sep 2015, and submitted the evidence in Nov, In Mid Nov my case status was changed to Approved.
02.12.2015 Again i can see the status changed..
“””” “Document Was Returned To USCIS On December 2, 2015, the Post Office returned your document to us. We will hold your document for 180 days or until May 30, 2016. Please go to http://www.uscis./e-request to request that we resend the document to you. If you do not submit an online request by May 30, 2016, we will destroy your document and you will need to file a new Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, with fee. If you move, go to http://www.uscis.addresschange to give us your new mailing address. “””””””
I am totally worried now what is this happening to me…..
In case history i can see this log as well “” We approved your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker.”””
_Please suggest what does it mean.
I just checked my inbox : last mail when it went in RFE i got the same kind of mail in Sep.
Thank you.
Dilema,
USCIS would send the approved petition to employer/attorney. Check w/ them if the address is correct and let them contact USCIS to resend the approval notice.
Hi
April 13 selected in lottery
July 20 issued Rfe
Responded Rfe on October 16
Received updated October27
Approved on 3rd December
Vermont center
Thank u guys for u r support.
Wish to approve everybody who r waiting.
Congratulations.
Did you upgrade to Premium?
I didn’t upgraded to premium its regular process.
Finally much awaited decision came.
Mine was L1B to H1B conversion.
Timeline as below
13-Apr-2015 : Case Received.
01-Sep-2015 : RFE Received
25-Sep-2015 : RFE response Sent
02-Oct-2015 : RFE Response received.
27-Nov-2015 : Case upgraded to Premium processing
03-Dec-2015 : Case Approved
My case processed by Vermont Center, Thanks redbus for all support.
Hi,
My H1B status has been changed after 3 moths of RFE. It is showing as “Name Was Updated”. What does this mean?
Priya ,
this particular update means that something from USCIS has been sent to production or printing usually after approval.
Finally approved …Mine was H4 to H1
Regular processing
RFE sent:20 August
RFE recieved : 23 Sep
Approved : 1 Dec
Status updated in portalas approved : 4 Dec .. Don’t lose hope , this year process is very slow .
Thanks every one for your comments and updates.
Good luck to all :):)
How long it takes to receive hard copy?
h1b,
Employer/attorney should receive it within 30 days (typically 1-2 weeks).
Its my turn now.. after selection in lottery no update from USCIS..no RFE also… finally its approved ..waiting for documents now ..so friends don’t lose hopes..
Any approval for iTech America Inc ? mine today status got changed to RFE, need to get the details.
Mine went to RFE today.. applied through Itech America Inc.. do you know the details about RFE?
ohk …looks like USCIS picking up our company pending cases now …
No , i didn’t get the rfe details, please post your rfe details when you come to know.
Sure, is your receipt number ending in 92? I saw two cases going to RFE today..mine ends in 87..what’s your email id?
yes, give me u r id will contact you
My email id is qea0687 at gmail dot com
Guys…..did your consultancy went thru security chec ??pl tell us the info u have n the clearance.
We are in the same boat still in case received status.al worried .pl throw some light
Finally Its KUNNU’s Turn…
Like I said dont lose hopes, if you have valid documents you will survive..
Regular processing
RFE Sent : 25 Sept
Response received : 2nd Oct
Approved : 2nd December.
On December 2, 2015, we approved your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EAC*****. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice.
Congrats..I’m waiting since sept 30..did ur employer raise a inquiry??
My employer was about to Raise SR. But vaish if your rfe is received on 30th SEP you are eligible to raise SR.
Congrats kunnu, did your employer raised SR request or pp ?
Kunnu, first your employer info rmed you abt approval or you saw status in site and inform to your employer abt this?
My Employer also mailed be but they didnt receive official documents yet.
I am not sure if my employer has raised any request or not
Wow congrats Kunnu
All the best …..
Congrats Kunnu … Finally u got it.
I am still waiting with lot of hopes. Mine is RFE received date 5th oct. Can I raise SR next week? Planning to upgrade to PP, it is wise decision now, let me know u r thoughts.
Murthy,
Wait for some time. I can see lots of updates are coming from Vermont.. You know what my case approved on Dec. 2 but actually on Portal it was reflected on 4th of Dec. So wait till 10th Dec and then ask your employer to raise SR.
Also thing I got to know is , they outsource this RFE verification activity. Hence responses may get delayed based on case to case approval and response from outsourced team. Dont lose hopes 🙂
Thank You,
Kunnu
Congratulations! That’s exactly after 60 days from RFE received date.
Any one waiting from more then 2 months after response received. I am waiting since 24 sept.
My RFE response received by USCIS on 15th Sep. Still no update. California Service Center.
I got approved 🙂