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 ?
My Attorney confirms that no receipt has come from VSC yet. She said it seems to be the consensus so far from from other attorneys as well.
Did anyone hear from BAL attorney today for AD/PP/CSC ?? Haven’t seen any update today …
So my lawyer (BAL) said my application got selected in the lottery. When I look at the lawyers portal, they’ve updated it with the receipt number. When I check the case status in the USCIS website, it says “On April 15, 2015, we updated your name for your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC15XXXXXXXX”
Can anyone tell me what this means ?
Dammmit ! you have to consult the lawyer immediately because your petition is wait listed.
what do you mean waitlisted ?
Hey congrats you got picked in lottery. Even BAL deals with my application too. But mine is Regular process non AD. I belief i have wait time till mid may. Good luck!
Hello All
I just got my receipt from my employer. Please don’t loose hopes.
I pray for everybody.
My opt STEM extension is expiring in July.
All the best.
God Bless us.
Hi, Congratulations 🙂 Can you please let me know when was the email received from USCIS which time PST.?
Thanks
Bro I think it’s today
Sorry not sure about time
i am in your exact situation and yet i havent received mine. Please pray for me because i feel someone like you would totally understand the gravity of the situation. Think of me as you but 1 day before…thats how tensed i am right now.
I am loosing hope. Guess i am not selected. AD/PP/VT. My OPT expires in June.
Hold on my friend, I am also AD/PP/VT and I think VSC this year just get delayed since my lawyer told me they have not received any single case from VSC yet. Give it some time and we can make it!
Non-AD/PP WAC151*******
JUST GOT Receipt!
My last chance. But I make it!
give complete receipt it’s safe
Can you give all the digits masking last four digits?
Sure! WAC151355****
Congrats!!! I’m also non AD/PP. Still waiting for the response. So nervous!!!
Hi Guys,
Have you seen the update below?
***UPDATE #2 – 4/16/15 @3:30 pm – We received our first email notification for bachelors quota premium processing from California Service Center. Again, it is just the beginning! There is still plenty of time for more receipts to be sent.***
There is still a lot of time. Be positive and practical.
Just wanted to share my story
Last year my OPT Extension had expired in Nov and I packed my bags in December and came back to my home country.
My company was very kind and they allowed me to work from home at the same compensation, which was very nice of them.
But I still miss all my friends and California. Hopefully this time I will get lucky. If not it is okay.
I know this wait is painful, but stay positive. Even if you don’t get lucky, belive in yourself, there might be better things for you to achieve.
Stay strong and don’t let some lottery take over your life!
If you are hardworking and have the fighting spirit nothing can stop you!
Cheers!
Thanks inspiring.. same case my OPT expired in Nov last year, but did n’t lose hope. Allah is there to help us, if not we might have something else more over selecting in lottery is not everything.
that makes sense ya
So far, checking the USCIS Case Status webpage, it looks like as of 1700 PST 4-16-2015 now, both CSC and VT have processed about 4000ish receipts each. So 8000 total. I am sure there are some that are not new H1B lottery petitions (like I-539), so I think even for AD/PP folks there is still plenty of hope. There has to be more than 8000 PP applications being picked out of what, 233,000 right? Anyhow, I am AD/PP/CA as well, in the same ride as many of you.
Where do you see this information? Please let me know.
egov.uscis.gov/casestatus
It is very simple… just put in receipt numbers like WAC1513554045 (CSC) or EAC1513554010 (VT). The last four digits (4045 and 4010 here) correspond to the numerical order of petitions being receipted. By the time you try it out, they will be a little further ahead, it seems like every few minutes petitions get receipted.
egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/
I don’t know why my followup comments are automatically put under moderation…but there is the link.
I don’t know why my followup comments with the link to the case status page is automatically put under moderation…but just google USCIS case status it is the first link you see.
It takes me to a page where I can check my case status….but i do not see anywhere where you could see the count…
The total count can be inferred from the last four digits of the receipt, so for example WACxxxxx4000 means it is the 4000th receipt processed in CSC. Last time I checked, both CSC and VSC had about 4000 or so applications receipted.
I noticed those who filed in PP were missing at work today. Any reason?
I was told by someone working at a big law office in the Bay area that a lot of petitions for h1b this time are for nurses from Philippines and Indonesia. The IT industry has to compete with them now.
You are right
gmanetwork.com/news/story/372308/pinoyabroad/ofwguide/more-foreign-nurses-may-qualify-for-h-1b-visas
and I thought the number increased because of multiple filings.
Finally I got the receipt. it is such a relieve. Now I can enjoy my weekend. Thank-you god!!
ok
Dude. finally happy for you man! have a good weekend, rest now..
Awesome news dude! Good for you..
thanks guys for the support! All set for vodka!
Is it the real slaughter this time??
its not, i am amazed at the insensitivity people are showing to me. really screwed up in life right now.
Congratulations dude … is it AD/PP/CAL ? Did you get this afternoon?
Yes AD/PP/CAL. I just received the email from my attorney. It is my last chance(2nd). I almost lost hope. Just when I decided not to post any more comment on this blog, I received the best news of my life!
Hi, this isn’t me and I am still suffering… Thank you for making a joke out of my situation
keep using my name, it doesn’t matter any more. I got my receipt. I am real h1bslaughteragain.
did you apply through fragomen?
yes
Why would you do this to me, here I am suffering and crying you are making a mockery out of me ….. Geez… Admit it you aren’t true
whosoever you are I hope you will also get selected. Just please stop using this name…..please!
just because you got your receipt today, you really think you can play a joke on us who didnt, i am amazed at yours heights of insensitivity to the situation. Many of us are suffering here and all we have is are other fellow members…if you keep making a mockery out of us, we will lose track of the ones that genuinely need your prayer and others.
Please dont make one of us but pray for us and bless us so we can also celebrate like you are doing right now. Thanks again.
Congrats! 🙂
Now make the best out of this opportunity and Thank God (or whoever you believe in)
I will!
I will go to temple first thing in the morning and pray for the guys who are still waiting. best of luck guys!
Now everything look back on track after 16 torturous days!
I am happy for you dude….. :)…Enjoy the weekend like any thing….
Congo..
Please post your address, wanted to send receipt for the drinks that you have promised.
Any update on non AD/PP/Cali?
Based on my previous year terrible experience of waiting, Im no longer expecting mine to be picked up this time. I would say, just start planning for other options.
I heard that people who submitted multiple applications are not getting any updates. Is it true ?
All multiple applicants are regular otherwise it will be too expensive for us cheats as McKain calls us. HAHAHAHA!
Is it over already with AD/PP?
Yes. If you dont head anything till Tuesday next week then its 95% over.
No it is not over from WAC. Saw lot of premium processing entries in USCIS case website.
I think they are Non-AD PP
Where did you see this? Please tell me.
Guys the petition has touched 19K. Thanks for all your support. We need more signatures. Please keep signing.
petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/remove-and-ban-cheaters-who-sent-multi-petition-h1b-lottery-selection
All these cheats need to be stopped.
Nice work dude. Lets hope that at least next year H1B applicant get benefit from this petition.
Please sign the petition without fail..
Any one got NonAD/PP receipts?
is there any one from John j boudia attorney?
So after inquiring a bit I found out that only 4 people have received their H1b notice out of 18 in the lottery in my team. Rest all of us have been rejected. I have hope til early next week but dont think we will see any more AD/PP/CA applications come through. Will update once again tomorrow. I am a little too disappointed. 🙁
this is 2nd time I see your post. I can feel your pain. But I guess as AD’s have about 50% chance this time you may expect some more receipts for your team and who kns you may b one of them. keep hope bez it never killed anyone.
@Raj – Why did you change your name? I know you are the same guy as h1bslaughteragain.
Not sure y u feel I am her/him. But just to confirm I am NOT
bud thr is only 1 me and i currently in a mourning process. Anyways good luck to you.
@h1bslaughteragain I guess everyone on this blog kns your nick… you seemed to become a VIP here… I am just hoping to have that vodka once we get our approvals … cheer up
Raj me too brother, as much as others are making a mockery out of me here, i am hoping against hope and all probability that i still get mine. And so do you …really in tears right now and my family who were really banking on me are baffled too, we cant get ourselves out of the shock.
Don get disappointment, we should definitely see receipt# till Apr 26th for PP.
Don get disappointed, we should definitely see receipt# till Apr 26th for PP.
Any Non AD(REG)/PP/VT got receipts ?
AD will receive the lottery receipts before non AD?
I just got the confirmation today for my H1B approval. I went through premium processing this year and the result just started coming out I believe. Good Luck everyone!
approval? or acceptance?
Acceptance. Within 2 weeks will get the approval according to my law firm Fragoman. Hopefully things will get smoothly. How about you Raj?
Is it AD or Non-AD
i Have applied through a MNC in india,its RP..may i know when will my employer will get to know about lottery results?
First week of May.
AD RP please? anyone hear anything?
I am AD/RP/CA like you. I have not received anything yet. My friend who are AD/RP/CA have not received anything either. I think it’s still a bit early for us to start receiving receipts. So, hang in there.
AD/RP…
The wait is soo killing!!!
Extremely stressed out. I want this to end – Rejection/Acceptance.
Lets do some show of hands for non Advanced degree/Regular process/ Vermont or Cali
Man wait , we are still here AD /RP
+1
Nothing received
hey guys. I am with you guys in this! You guys are holding on to your nerves. I guess that’s all we can do. To those people who have made it, Congratulations! I am happy for you. To those who are under extreme stress, I would like you to know I am as stressed as each one of you are. Let’s hope and pray that all of us get what we deserve.
Hi Kumar,
I request you to please delete the blog and just keep the comment section.
It is a nuisance scrolling down each time I want to check latest comments.
😉
agreed 🙂
Adding #comments to the end of the URL will take you directly to the comments.
http://redbus2us.com/h1b-visa-2016/#comments
or
http://redbus2us.com/h1b-visa-2016/comment-page-24/#comments
Adding #comments to the the end of the URL will take you directly to the comments.
/#comments
Guys anyone from TCS,waitng for lottery result?
Hi Guys,
I am in h4 is it possible to apply for L1 thru consultancy. I don’t know what will happen to my h1b lottery.
L1 can only be filed if u have worked with same employer for atleast one year outside US and are looking to get transferred to US office. Please be advised even after recent relaxation in rules L1 requirements are more strigent than H1B.
Yeah i am done with this forum and wait, couldn`t be more disheartened in my life. Last attempt thought God might help me out this year. Thoroughly disappointed. No more comments from me.
Goodbye fellow members and Good luck to all those waiting.
People are free to use this nick to make fun of me or otherwise. Peace.
Hey don’t worry.I can understand ur pain and situation.But what to do we have to cross everything in life.
That is sad….but dnt worry…have a back up plan…see if they can transfer you somewhere..i mean your company…if not then whatever time you have in hand here in the US…make most of it…work harder…get certified in your field…build your resume….if you do this…no country or visa or anything can stop you…..do not waste your time on crying or cribbing…life is unfair ! accept it ! at the same time….every unfair situation is an opportunity to do something awesome ! 😀
if you met me you would know how many situations i have fought in my life, much more than the ordinary but at this point, you eventually come to a point, where you are tired of fighting and you want things to happen normally, like getting selected in the lottery and when these dont happen you are devastated.
Perhaps for once things could have gone smoothly for me but that isnt the case to be based on my previous conversation with my attorney.
Thanks for the encouraging words, but it will take me a long long long time to recover from this blow. Call me weak if you wish but i am truly tired and exhausted to my core.
I know….all of us have gone through something or the other…..I want you to look beyond this now….see when you hit rock bottom…and have nothing going for you…and feel sad…and exhausted….that is when magic happens!!! provided you stay on course !! sooner you get rid of this feeling…you will start seeing doors opening !! and if you wanna talk or meet…I am here in the south of bay area…let me know…I assume you too are her ein the bay area…
@h1bslaughteragain,
Don’t give up just yet – remember, it isn’t over till its over. There’s every possibility that your visa didn’t get picked in the AD lottery round but may have been picked in the 2nd round, which is why it may be taking a bit more time for an update. Hang in there, good luck to you!
This is not our country! Remember that
Anyone from Non AD PP California has it yet ?
Anyone from Deloitte Pennsylvania? How are we supposed to get the lottery result? USCIS or H1B filing company who will mail the result? By 27th April H1B premium processing begins in that case we should get the result by 27th. Is there anyone who already got through.
I am guessing all of the receipt numbers here are PP, it will take few extra days for RP since they will mail it not email. Am I right?
Anyone applied through bashyam and spiro attorney…north Carolina
Anyone from John j boudia attorney?
Anyone got AD/RP from CA?
Guys just spoke with my attorney, they said they have received around 35% cases for my firm and not mine yet. He also said chances arent looking good since they have already received some cases for my firm.
r u WAC or EAC ?
WAC
This time 30 – 40 % is expectation of each company. Sorry to hear that update mate. I know the pain even I am applying the 2nd time. Just keep hope till mid next week
Yeah i am done with this forum and wait, couldn`t be more disheartened in my life. Last attempt thought God might help me out this year. Thoroughly disappointed. No more comments from me.
Goodbye fellow members and Good luck to all those waiting.
That is sad….but dnt worry…have a back up plan…see if they can transfer you somewhere..i mean your company…if not then whatever time you have in hand here in the US…make most of it…work harder…get certified in your field…build your resume….if you do this…no country or visa or anything can stop you…..do not waste your time on crying or cribbing…life is unfair ! accept it ! at the same time….every unfair situation is an opportunity to do something awesome ! 😀
Nothing to worry.
Even if AD/PP/CA are done, we may have our receipts being processed under NON-AD/PP/CA (Since for us the lottery is twice), which may take some more time for us to get informed.
Hope we may get it there
Is this how it happens? If we (Masters) get picked in regular 65K quota .. do we get notified under non-AD/PP ?
Not sure…..
But last year some of my colleagues got it in the very first day. And during the last days they were few more receipts. So i’m assuming first AD/PP are released. Then next comes the Non-AD/PP receipts. [I applied in AD/PP, so i should have gone through the lottery twice. May be i’m not selected in the first one]
That is sad….but dnt worry…have a back up plan…see if they can transfer you somewhere..i mean your company…if not then whatever time you have in hand here in the US…make most of it…work harder…get certified in your field…build your resume….if you do this…no country or visa or anything can stop you…..do not waste your time on crying or cribbing…life is unfair ! accept it ! at the same time….every unfair situation is an opportunity to do something awesome ! 😀
I just received an email from the attorney with my case number for AD/PP/CA
So relieved! I wanted to thank everyone here for the helpful info throughout the process. As well as for the encouragement of one another.
Hey, when was the email sent? Could you please verify. Thanks!
you are so lucky…i wish i had the same luck. Anyways congrats on your pick!! Now enjoy your weekend!!
Is it through fragomen?
Thanks. It was received today. Through Fragomen.
Any news for non ad/pp/csc?
If I havent received receipt, does that mean I am not picked?
any news on non AD /PP?
Hi,
My check was encashed yesterday but no receipt yet. AD/PP/VT. Anyone else on the same boat?
is that the pp check or h1b fees check ?
Hi I just got the news from my employer that the payment fees (the check) were cashed and they are waiting for the official receipt.
Does that mean I was selected?
Any update from VERMONT ?
Yes, I just received my receipt number. AD/PP Vermont
good congrats but mine is REG / PP so hope this happens after yours.
Good luck! I think non AD receipts will start being sent after AD processing is over.
Yeah, I dont know why VT is so slow and CSC is way ahead.
Is receipt also send based on PP, one of my friend said he received his PP receipt after around 10 days
Did anyone hear from BAL attorney today for AD/PP/CSC ??
No…Let me know. I know 3 other people in my company and none heard back anything.
Also no news from BAL…
Anyone form Shah & Kishor
Yes, still waiting, AD/PP
AD/ RP : Not yet started
Regular processing has started.
check case number WAC1513651570 onwards
Dude, did you applied for H1 ?
If yes, please withdraw it. We dont need you in USA. You dont even know the difference between Form I-539 and h1b. Please do us all a favour and withdraw you application .
ROFL… 🙂
Big LOL
@MCBC: Be good!!! Show some humanity. Even after completion of advance degree in US you are yet to learn more as a human being. Nowhere its written only the peoples who do advance degree are eligible to apply for H1. Mind your words. Even i have completed my advance degree in US. Sorry to say this buddy. But still i will pray for you. Good luck to all!!!
And yet u do not know how to frame a sentence.. SAD
Hi ,
Anyone got update from Jackson Lewis Law Firm for Vermont Service center Processing
AD/PP/VT
Can someone tell me how to interpret the Receipt number which I see every where? Does that indicate the time when the last receipt was issued?
Here:
http://redbus2us.com/understand-h1b-visa-2015-receipt-number-meaning-track-status-uscis/
Just heard from the employer that my petition was picked. AD/PP/Vermont.
Did you attorney know bez he got email or bez your pp amount got cashed?
Did your employer* know bez he got email from uscis or bez your pp aplication amount was cashed
They sent me the receipt number so I guess they found out because they received the receipt.
Good luck to all who are waiting !
Hey so did ur employer give you a receipt number or is she telling u as the PP check got cashed ?
I got the receipt number from them.
All the best!
Can you please give your recipt number with last 4 digits masked. I just want to see how the numbers in those range have status info listed as… usually it is either sent mail or sent email and mail
Sure. It’s EAC151355XXXX
Thanx for your quick response. All the best 🙂
Hey Ram,
I saw your research on 2 stages of receipts notice. But here h1b finally is saying he/she received the receipt but I don’t see any of cases starting with “EAC151355” moving to the 2nd stage(“Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed”). What’s your take on this?
Hi Kay,
This is the message I see when I type in my receipt number. Hope this helps!
On April 14, 2015, we received your request for premium-processing of your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EAC151355XXXX, and mailed you a receipt notice. Your premium-processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, contact the premium-processing unit directly to update your address.
@Kay :
It says the case was accepted by Apr 14th. May be the receipt number they got is via mail rather than email.
There are also chances that my analysis in wrong but I observed it in WAC receipt numbers.
Thank you Ram, I hope you analysis is correct because it seems logical to me.
@h1b finally – Is there any way you can get to know from your attorney if your notice was emailed or mailed..
Thank you
could someone clarify this for me
so i am a little confused WAC1513651590
WAC – Cali
15 – Year
136 – Day
51590 – Total amount of receipts sent
Is that true or am i mistaken? I am guessing i am completely off but still would like to know.
Dont try to deduce anything.. Keep your head cool and wait. Try to concentrate on something else.
1590 is the amount of receipts processed on the day (136th day) . 5 prefix is just a dummy value.
By processed you mean 1590 people got selected in the lottery today?
Lottery was done on 13th. Now they are processing the people who got the lottery and sending them receipt numbers on a daily basis.
This looks like RP petition.
On April 14, 2015, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC1513651580, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by May 14, 2015, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move, go to www(dot)uscis(dot)gov(dash)addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
sounds like it as no mention of email. Would that signal the end for me and fellow others who are AD/PP
any news?
No. Looks like they give priority for PP but that doesn’t mean they wont send out receipts for RP.
See the below. This receipt is for PP with WAC# after the above RP petition.
On April 16, 2015, we received your request for premium-processing of your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC1513651590, and mailed you a receipt notice. Your premium-processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice.
I do not know you, But some how im feeling you will get it.
Dont wry.
No it does not mean anything. That’s not the end of issuing PP receipts. Check this receipt WAC1513651590
Anyone has non AD/PP/Cal heard anything yet?