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 checks were cashed on 15 April, but i did not hear any thing from my attorney yet, is that OK? AD/PP/VT
Hang in there.. You should be good… Give it some time this week and am sure you will hear from the ATT
Do you guys know if the email receipt/mail reciept for PP AD was sent out at the same time as the change of SEVIS?
I have applied via Advanced Degree/ Regular Processing… OPT expires on 15 Sept 2015. When should I expect any reply from USCIS? When should I expect my SEVIS update…. Please reply all…. I really appreciate.
For regular processing, there is no exact timeline. It could be this week. It could be end of May. My guess is that most will be received by the second week of May. I’d say follow this blog to see when other candidates start getting it.
I’ve been here since the day of the lottery and had lost all hope by this point. To my surprise, I just got an email from my lawyer congratulating me on being selected in the lottery. My application is AD / PP and was processed at the Vermont center today. This was my third and last attempt. Somehow I got it. Good luck to everyone else!
Congratulations!!! all the best of luck, Karl.
congratz and all the best 🙂
Receipt came via email or snail mail?
My status page on USCIS says they emailed the receipt. Also the specified date is today, April 20, so I doubt it would have arrived this fast via snail mail. My best guess is that the application was processed today and the receipt was emailed.
Congrats bro..! did your lawyer get an email or post.?
karl you deserved it. For all the valuable advice you gave to people on these forums, you truly deserved it. This is God`s way of thanking you. Great job. Congrats!! Just pray for me as well, i have lost all hope as well.
Thanks guys! Best of luck to all of you!
congrats karl
Congrats Karl.
Hope my application gets picked up too
hey Kark what was the third attempt you are referring to here will you please elaborate…
My OPT expired on 4/16/15 and I called SEVIS office today to ask my status. If they said that my status is “Active”, does that mean that I got selected?
Thank you!
Are you continuing work?
Not sure. “Active” is ambiguous. It is not expired so it must be active. You should ask whether there is any note about your OPT being extended for H1B cap-gap. I also heard that usually they would have your receipt number with the SEVIS data. Try calling again and be more explicit about your request.
your sevis will be active for 30 days after expiration …..call your DSO she can extend up to june 1st regardless of H1B Decision …..meanwhile you will know about your H1…
Sorry 60 days
Thank you guys for your help greatly appreciated!
Also if you provide your DSO with the courier details that your application for H1B was filed this year, your DSO should be able to extend your OPT till June 1, irrespective of whether you are picked in the lottery or not. I had done this last year.
I belv .. You are in
AD/PP/CA
My application check got cashed on last Thursday but no receipt number yet. When can I expect it?
Do I need to worry for it?
Please respond friends.
congratz
The same for me, my checks were cashed on 15 April, and until now i did not receive any this ?
Guys will there be any high chance if you are from cognizant,infosys,tcs etc. As its 100% sure that the lottery is not just random.
there will be quota for doctors,engineers,web designers etc according to field.So why cant there be quota for big companies who generate employment in US?Any thoughts?
Generate employment in US 🙂
as in papers 😛
Okay. Many people don’t agree with your perspective. You believe companies like TCS, WIPRO, Cognizant, Infosys are applying for hundreds of visas and they are biased towards hiring Indian workers only. Many senators across the country have brought this up. So while I agree with you that the random lottery process is not infact random but I am very sure that there is no quota for companies. There must be quota for programmers, IT guys, Computer analysts etc. I am sure of this because if you check H1B cases approved by occupation from USCIS engineering degrees from Indian don’t count as STEM here. People working in Indian MNCs will be counted as computer guys. USCIS has a separate classification for engineers, architects and surveyors. All engineers who have degrees from the US and who have been hired from IITs for position in big corporations fall under this category
High chance for Infy, TCS …. lol
Hi
Has any one who applied in regular Cap received any update ?
hey. can tel me if i apply h1 i get or not. i want sell agarbati in US new jersey
screw you haramkhor, people here are struglling to survive and you are making fun here…
Sandeep are you AD or non-AD? Where did you apply CA or VT?
One of my coworkers who is non-advanced degree, pp,vt just checked with her school and found that her SEVIS has a change of status and a receipt number.
How come non-advanced and called the school? if she is non-advanced then she is not in SEVIS.
Abe chutiye, can’t he do Bachelors ? Landu
LOL. good one bro!
lamoooo…:D:D
Where is the guy
A star is born
Hello Everyone,
I applied for my OPT extension last month and i had also applied for H1b this year, I had called my university and requested are there any change of status on my SEVIS ID? My advisor told its saying pending on my application and she refused to give more information…
During OPT stem application are there any chances of putting SEVIS on hold or only during H1b? Please advise…
Anybody heard anything from Fargomen? VT????
Even i applied through fragomen … no word yet 🙁
No word from Fragomen in NYC area yet..this wait is killing me. Hanging in there on my last attempt.
My stem extension expires in November, so I can’t even check my SEVIS update.
God, please save me and others like me!
Still waiting to hear from Fragomen in NYC. This wait is atrocious. I am not sure if it makes sense to call SEVIS and ask about my status
I also applied through Fragomen. Still waiting for response.
Anybody here from Philadelphia or PA heard anything?
NAD/PP from PA. not yet heard from Fragomen.
I just added this..
Time started for NON AD and PP today. Next week for NON AD and NON PP…
I called USCIS, they said- CALI will be working mostly on AD PP and Vermont is for PP processing till this weekend, then Reg quota will begin. You may see here and there few regular quota that have been sent to CALI but not majority. after 27 april its all about regular quota at max till 10th May until someone got stuck in queue. 15th May onwards just wait for return package.
I spoke to their floor manager, got lucky he was polite to explain, he also said ” I know lot of people like you must be waiting for this but we are also working day and night to ensure results are out as soon as possible” He also said , there is extra scrutiny going on multiple filing from small firms who took money to file the cases to add, they are expecting a high rate of rejection during approval time than lottery receipt time. ” expecting a long no of cases they will keep a side for such rejections. If you are happy for receipt its not over yet till you actually receive an approval..
I suspect your saying about the multiple filing stuff. It’s very unprofessional for a USCIS guy to discuss that with you on the phone, unless he knows you well and he would expect that you will not spread that news until USCIS makes it official. Although I wish they will reject all the fake multiple filings, I really doubt your saying here.
You can suspect it but when you get right person to talk , off course I asked the questions in right manner than directly asking. These guys knows everything what we do and how we do it, it just plain truth but hidden ..
Ok, then good to know that. If he said that, you should have asked him if they pick more applications in the lottery than the quota accepts for later considering 🙂
Thanks for your info anyway 🙂
So you called the helpline and they connected you to a floor manager, who said he was working day and night. He also gave you classified information on how they are going to reject multiple applications… Lol.. I want to smoke what you’re smoking bro.. Some strong stuff..
I never said that he meant everything in different words. I can rephrase his sentences but wont help anyone. but goal was to convey the message.. so all are aware. sitting in office here and make me feel to do nothing, when I dont know my future here..
Fake….no one will connects you to Manger..Bullshit
dude- Either you agree or disagree dont matter. it was more of message board to read or to ignore. I dont care if you call it fake or genuine. everyone will come to know by end of 15th may and then during RFE or rejections.. Bet me on that, then will talk about it..
I got the good news this morning Apr 20!
AD/PP/CAL
Law firm:Bal
So still the receipts are still getting emailed from Cali service center?
I think so.
My OPT is ending first week of June. So, I called my school and my status is “active” but there is no change .I’m guessing I won’t be getting my h1b this time.. AD/PP/VT .
Haven’t heard back from the lawyer either :/
Could anyone please give advise/procedure to call the USCIS? I tried to call, but got confused about the options. Thanks!
Is it safe to assume that PP receipts are being sent by snail mail (USPS)?
if its vermont service center then yes. Cali is sending email receipts for PP
any AD/RP reports out yet?
Any Non AD heard back from Fragomen?
I am in the same boat and haven’t heard anything yet…. It is hard……. the whole process is brutal
Same boat, nothing, driving me crazy, please update any info you getari
Same here. NAD/PP-Deloitte-PA not yet heard from Fragomen. This wait is becoming very difficult.
Any news guys…Did anyone receive any receipt…
What about other service company?TCS ,infi,wipro
Time started for NON AD and PP today. Next week for NON AD and NON PP…
I called USCIS, they said- CALI will be working mostly on AD PP and Vermont is for PP processing till this weekend, then Reg quota will begin. You may see here and there few regular quota that have been sent to CALI but not majority. after 27 april its all about regular quota at max till 10th May until someone got stuck in queue. 15th May onwards just wait for return package.
I spoke to their floor manager, got lucky he was polite to explain, he also said ” I know lot of people like you must be waiting for this but we are also working day and night to ensure results are out as soon as possible” He also said , there is extra scrutiny going on multiple filing from small firms who took money to file the cases to add, they are expecting a high rate of rejection during approval time than lottery receipt time. ” expecting a long no of cases they will keep a side for such rejections. If you are happy for receipt its not over yet till you actually receive an approval..
cognizant will receive the receipt in bulk then update will start, usually they receive 3 sets, starting April end to may 15
will there be any high chance if you are from infosys,tcs or cognizant?
I read it on this forum only. there is change in algorithm the way do the lottery. I think big giants will some % for sure
***UPDATE #2 – 4/20/15 – I just want to remind everyone that this is just the beginning. It is just too soon to jump to the conclusion that you were NOT selected. I went through the receipts we have received prior to today and put together some preliminary statistics so you will see what I mean:
First, the ONLY receipts we have from Vermont are from Premium Processing in the Masters cap. No other receipts have come in from Vermont yet. Of the Premium Processing petitions we filed in the Masters cap in Vermont, we have receipts for only about 25% of them so far. Again, it is too soon to throw in the towel.
For California, we have only received email notifications for Premium Processing cases, no hard copy receipts yet and nothing for regular processing. For Masters cap cases filed in Premium Processing in California, we have receipts for only 50%. And for the Bachelors cap we have receipts for only 30%.
So, it seems California is a little ahead of Vermont in processing and we saw the same last year. The takeaway from all of this is that it isn’t over yet, just be patient.***………
So from calif – AD – 50% (close to AD chances in this yr lottery)
NON AD – 30% (close to 28% chances non ad had )
Vermont – Only AD – 25% (so another 25% – 30% apps may get response ) and VT gave only ground mail .. no emails yet so takes time even for AD,NONAD/PP
Forgot to mention… the above update was from immigration girl blog
Is there anyone from Texas got your receipt from Vermont? It looks like none of my friend in Texas has heard anything from Vermont….
Texas Non-PP. No news.
No updates yet! I’m from Texas
Since VSC is sending receipts via USPS, it might take time to reach all the attorney offices in TX. Its going to be slow but steady. Lets hope.
Yes I did get it today! it is dated 20th. I am from texas
hey guys, i heard there good business for agarbattis in US, can i apply for H1B. please help
Listening to this track called Jee Karda during this wait. Exactly my feeling right now. This is not happening for me and i am not looking forward to it.
AD/PP/VT (small company, small law firm, Atlanta area)
April 13: Received Date (according to receipt)
April 15: Notice Date (according to receipt)
April 17: accountant girl told us under the table that she saw our cheques got cashed in Thursday;
April 20: Email from attorney forwarded to us by HR (receipt looks scanned)
We applied for 4 (including one failed last year), all AD/PP, 3 got selected (same rate as last year).
Hopefully helpful to you all!
AD/PP/Vermont, selected, Lawyer informed 20 minutes back. Happy. Any idea guys how many get rejected after petition verification? No consultant firm. a fortune 500 US MNC, MBA from US, 6 figure slary, 7 years work ex. So almost zero chance of rejection, right? Thanks in advance.
Time started for NON AD and PP today. Next week for NON AD and NON PP…
For which office? CA or VT?
and where did you get this info, coz some people already have their receipts even for Non PP
I called USCIS, they said- CALI will be working mostly on AD PP and Vermont is for PP processing till this weekend, then Reg quota will begin. You may see here and there few regular quota that have been sent to CALI but not majority. after 27 april its all about regular quota at max till 10th May until someone got stuck in queue. 15th May onwards just wait for return package.
I spoke to their floor manager, got lucky he was polite to explain, he also said ” I know lot of people like you must be waiting for this but we are also working day and night to ensure results are out as soon as possible” He also said , there is extra scrutiny going on multiple filing from small firms who took money to file the cases to add, they are expecting a high rate of rejection during approval time than lottery receipt time. ” expecting a long no of cases they will keep a side for such rejections. If you are happy for receipt its not over yet till you actually receive an approval..
I keep my figures crossed 😀 I am also in the same boat 😀
Any one got receipt for Non AD PP vermont for Oracle??
I’m waiting for a decision still. No updates in BAL portal, nor Oracle..
Did anyone you know at Oracle / BAL got updates from VT?
No.. I did check with Attorney and there is no response yet!!
Non AD/PP/CA. Still waiting for lottery result.
My friend from the same center under same employer got picked and he received the email from employer on Friday 04/17. Of course his skill is different than mine.
I am AD/PP/VT
I called USCIS and they told me that my status is ‘Active’.
This definitely means that I was not picked as part of AD lottery.
I am wondering does this also mean that I am not picked up for regular lottery also or do I have a chance in regular lottery?
It makes no diff… if you are picked in any lottery and your OPT is expiring before 1st OCT 2015 then the sevis changes and ur univ issues a CAP GAP I20. If your status is shown active as of now and your OPT is expiring before 1st OCT , I am sorry to say this but you have not made it through lottery. Trust me I stood in that position last year and I am 100% if this info.
Your status in SEVIS should be ‘Active’ until Sept. 30. You should ask them about the date… So far I won’t assume that you are out…
Any one from Non-AD/PP/CA ? I am still waiting 🙁
waiting same…
Does any one know if the check gets cleared once the application is picked for processing or as soon as application is picked in lottery
According to my experience there was a few days delay.
Hi Guys,
I just got email from my employer that my H1 got picked.My category is Non AD/PP/Vermont Center.
Congrats! What is the date on the receipt? I’m non Ad/PP/VT too but no news yet
Receipt date is April 15th
Non ad/po/vt started then
Receipt date is April 15th
congrathulasions. i want sell agarbattis in america. friend colony tell indian family look for agarbattis in new jersey. can apply fr H1
How do you know whether its a AD or N-AD from the case status?
If you applied with a Master/PhD degree in a US University, you are AD.
If you only applied with Bachelor’s degree then you are Non-AD.
my question was how u get to know it from a case status?
There is no way you can recognize that from the case status…
Thanks
when can we expect for rp visa.
You Should receive a reply on or before may mid. am on the same boat.
Hi guys,
When Can we expect for RP visa..
Anybody here with multiple applications got through the lottery…..
one of my fried had 3 applications in Premium.. not even one got an update or checks cashed..not sure what happend..but some thing fishy
There is not necessary to select in the lottery because of 33 percentage
I had one PP and one RP. Thanks to god the PP has been picked. It was one heck of an year the last one. OPT got expired, shifted to second masters (MBA) and working on CPT. still waiting on RP application, I hope it is not picked, I applied in cali…
Anyone still waiting for AD/PP/CA?
I am waiting till end of this week. I am not sure, I heard that PP of Cal. already completed. I am working at Vegas (I think it is Cal.)
Even I heard same. Hope for the best bro. Keep posted if you hear anything.
I am :(.
Does the sevis status change right at the time of receiving the receipt or does it take a couple of days after receiving the receipt?
SEVIS change immediately happens if you app. is picked and your reciept number is moving forward.
Atleast for me that is the case..
I called the school and the sevis did not change. I am AD/PP/Cal, this is my second attempt. I did not get picked last year. I did only one application (last year and this year as well) and I am heart broken that being honest did not help:(
Stay strong mate, you will get it before this weekend. You luck cannot wrong twice, you gonna make it, pray hard…:)
Hey… even i put in only one application and my univ said there is no change as of today… but i am planning to wait until the 27th…still there is hope… be strong 🙂
Any hope for AD/PP/VT ?
The thing is I am from Texas and I have not seen even a single friend of mine from Texas receiving his receipt
Are you on OPT?
VT is not sending email reciepts this time, for some reason they are sending hard copy of reciepts to Attorney. Thats why it seems to be taking time.
I am in Texas as well, my SEVIS got updated with reciept number.
Pl. call your international office if on OPT.
Yes I am on OPT. But I heard that if you are OPT is ending soon then only your sevis would be updated. Is that true ? My OPT is ending in Feb.
My OPT is expiring Mid Oct this year.
But it shows extension on my records..
I see.. Thank You for the update . I will call them again . Fingers crossed.. really scared.
I dont think it should show… not sure of your case. What typically happens it ppl who have EAD expiring before 1st OCT will need temp work status if their h1 is picked (as H1 starts on 1st OCT) so in that case Cap gap comes into picture and university sends out new cap gap I20 valid from last day of EAD to sept30th.
Please correct me if anyone has different info on this.
Just want to give rest to my brain and fingers. And can’t see question mark face on my wife face.
Watching movie 😀 ..
Hi Guys,
Is there any chance for AD/PP/Cal (I am working at Vegas.). I am planning to wait until April 27, but I am getting hopeless seeing the comments.
I have been waiting on these forums for 2years, congratulating everyone. I have no idea why God dosent want to give me mine. This my last year, bags about to be packed. Realistically I have already lost hope now it’s just the heard that’s asking me to believe still
This is my last year too. I am planning to go to school. My previous employer didn’t apply previous year.
which schools are you looking at as a viable option?
This is my second year.. Its been a week losing hope day by day..
AD/PP/VT
Got the receipt this morning from lawyer.
EAC-15-135-XXXXX
Both my lawyer and my employer are located in Maryland.
Thank you guys and have faith!!!
Was your receipt emailed or mailed?
It was shown on my case tracker. I do not know if it is mail or email to my lawyer.
I am sorry.
Still waiting.. I hate this.. AD/RP/ CA
Anyone hear any news?
When i did request my ad-visor for sevis updated she emailed me back saying ” I have requested a Cap Gap I-20 for you from SEVIS. Please confirm your current address and I will mail it to you once I have it “.
Does this confirm that lottery has been picked up?
Yes, your application is picked in lottery. By the way when is your opt going to expire
my opt ends on June 16 2015
I don’t think so. Since case review hasn’t started. Even you are selected, there is not 100% garantee you get approved. And only you get approval, you gap cap will begin. ( my case is denied lasted year).
I was just curious to know if the lottery is picked up. @LZ does this at least confirm that lottery is picked up?
Hi guys,
Do you think AD/PP/VT should keep any hopes now??? or it’s all Over
Wait until this weekend.
Finally got my receipt, it was generated on Friday 17th.
AD/PP/WAC
WAC1513750XXX
So, you got hard copy or email?
Got Email
USCIS sent mail to my lawyer at friday 5:07 pm PST to be precise.
Mala pan DEV PAWALA AAHE BHAU!!!
Congrats bhau !!
Yeeehhh got the receipt got the receipt yee yee… ohh god cant be more happy I don’t believe I got it… thanks everyone for your support and prayers we did for each other. I know you guys will ask me receipt number but not sure if we can share it here. I am very happy very very happy. Finally, this was my second attempt.
Wow congratulations friend!
Thank you so much. The above person has shared the receipt number by hiding last 3 digits. Can I do that too? dont want to get in any trouble seriously 🙁
Congrats @Hope. Are you AD/PP or Non AD/PP? and pls share the service center too…thanks
Yes you can share the receipt masking the last three digits
Mrs Hope
You was under AD PP ?
Mrs Hope
Congratulation !! Please pray for me as well 😀 I hope I get selected this year 😀
Thank You every one. I am Non-AD/PP/California.
waiting….
Hi Guys,
Can any one let me know, if all checks are encashed at the same time when application is picked up in lottery or the checks are encashed when the application is picked up for processing.
Regards
I called sevis.they told that my status is active and told me to call USCIS about any change of status.Im confused
Same with me.
Same with me and my frnd this morning
When you are out of status, your sevis will not be active,
When your university folks say “your sevis is active” – They mean you are currently in status and any change in status should be known from USCIS and not from University.