Updated : November 25th, 2015
H1B Visa 2016 Filing Season Complete, Cap reached on April 7th, 2015.
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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 ?
I don’t think that recent alert about Delivery Service Error is any indication.it seems to be generic one and they want everyone to have chance within these 5 working days.
Count likely to be high as i found two companies including mine who are filling more than double this year as compared to last year.
I agree,. I guess, that’s a generic statement. With the last year experience, i am saying, only when the volume is too high, the delivery services, will cause such problems and uscis is asking to send those again. It happened last year too.
I agree with you guys. The person who mentioned CAP not reached, is just doing wishful thinking…its obvious its a generic statement and nothing more to it. Given most people here is doing double filings, I pity my chances..this sucks.
yeah i am surprised by the timeline for this post, if they wanted teams to follow up and ensure everything reaches in a timely manner they should have posted this earlier (given 7th is the last day for second chance). I think its more of a formality statement than anything else. dont read a lot into it.
I am doing MBA on CPT since I exhausted all my OPT period. I was attending my classes this week and most of the people have done 2 applications. So, my guess is the number will be over 200,000 for sure. I dont want to disappoint you guys. Good luck to all of us, I am praying for all. JAI MATA DI!!!
Just Chill Guys
USCIS have yet to fill the CAP. Check USCIS web site for alert.
DM
Hi,
Here is prof that USCIS have not yet received sufficient number of applications for H1.
uscis.gov/news/alerts/delivery-service-error-guidance-fy16-h-1b-cap-filings
You can easily get that they have yet to fill the cap.
Thanks
DM
Friend
How can you say that this statement state that they are yet to reach the cap ?
Seriously , it nowhere says that cap has not reached. They are not going to ask people to send petition if cap is not reached 🙂 there must have been some issue with delivery system that made them to post this. Come On you are just trying to read in between the lines 🙂
Last year few applications were damaged while handling by FEDEX/UPS. Because of that event, this statement has been issued and has no relation to your conclusion that cap has not been reached.
Hi,
Usually USCIS disclose whenever the quota has been filled and still they receive the applications. The alert today shows that “If the FY16 cap is met within the first five business days of April” means that is yet to be filled. My understanding is that its not filled by this statement.
If you understand Better English – You can come up with what they are trying to say.
dm
I guess, thats a generic statement. With the last year experience, i am saying, only when the volume is too high, the delivery services, will cause such problems and uscis is asking to send those again. It happened last year too.
I did not heard / Realized last time..
DM
We all hope that your statement comes true when USCIS announced the total application 🙂
Hey DM,
With all due respect, I guess various immigration attorneys and guys running the blog can understand the USCIS press release and interpret better than you and me. Other than you, no one is hanging on this false hope that the applications received on date haven’t exceeded 85,000 already. Being optimistic is good and I like it but accept it as a fact that already the quota is full and we shall only get next update after 07th Apr. Best of luck.
Hey Guys,
I was also in the same boat like you guys!! 2013 –> Rejected in Lottery, 2014 –> while I was hopeless, out of no where I was through in Lottery, got it approved and reached US in October..
While there are many rumors spreading across, nothing is reliable. There were predictions last year that the numbers could reach 200k as well as it would be as low as 100k. My advice would be be to forget about all these, cos ultimately once you are in lottery its all about luck, as I went thru last year than the year before when the probability of getting selected was even higher.
Im guessing, by April 8th/9th they might confirm about the lottery and by April 15/16 they might confirm the numbers post lottery!
Forget about the numbers/Prepare for the worst/pray for your luck/have back up plans!!
ALL THE BEST GUYS!!
This year there are so many candidates filing many H1B applications from different employers.
Any idea ,, what was the trend of last 2 years ?
Hi,
I think in 2013 multiple filings were less heard of in the forums, but last year and this year there seems to be more cases of that!!
My bet is that the number would go 200K purely because each year the number of applicants might also include the ones rejected in the previous year’s lottery and that count is increasing!!
Just hope for the best!!
But there is a relaxation of the H4 EAD candidates. Did this not have some impact in lower applications ?
Yes, It could be one factor though chances are very less that It will have a big impact.
1) It came as a very late info!!
2) A big portion of the applications comes from MNC and it doesnt look like its going down, instead soaring ahead!
Again me nor anyone can predict as of now, its all guessing at this point of time!! Hope for the best!!
I really like the way people are most positive this year than apprehensive last year. Last Year I was in same forum people were predicting 250 K application and before that year people were expecting 200 K , this year count is really variable due to number of factors. H4 EAD and L1b visa relaxation. 120000 will be application count this year..
Lets see man what will be the count, only few days left to know, last year USCIS announced exact no of application on 10 Apr 2014, this year we can hope for the same, so just chill out and hope for the best
Delivery Service Error Guidance for FY16 H-1B Cap Filings
But how a employer came to know that the package is not delivered properly ? This is no where mention by the USCIS.
Your employer (or rather their attorney) will FedEx your petition to the USCIS office in VT. You can ask them for the FedEx tracking # and check if it is delivered.
Friends
Last year on the very first day almost majority of the companies has applied.
As per the analysis as done by below few experts. Looks like there are less applications as compare to last year.
Let’s hope for the best for this year. Two more days to go to know about the actual number of applications.
I see lot of applicents from India (Most off). Where are other countrys.
It would be nice if they propse new status – H1B – India 🙂
India is a IT hub like China is in manufacturing. 98% of the applicants are from India.
Whatever the name you can suggest. The only thing matter is the H1B for every one 😀
I ment list chile and singapore has 8000 cap out of 65 K.. India should have 50000 cap out of 65K 😀
Can all of you comment how many of you or your friends have applied h1b from multiple employer, becuase most of my contact have 1+ application this year.
I think many candidates has applied more than 1 application as looks like from the blogs.
I believe to apply from different employers is LEGAL. I know last year one of my friends friend has applied from 3 employers and all three were selected. One has applied from 2 employers and none was selected.
Not sure what is legal and illegal ? As few says it’s legal and few says there are chances of RFE but no where in USICIS site state this point.
Lets hope for the best…
Friends
Any idea ,, one LCA belongs to one candidate or one LCA can belongs to many candidates ?
It can be used for more then 1 candidate.
LCA has a field : no of posts
LCA is per candidate basis only.
“http://www.myvisajobs.com/H1B-Visa/LCA.aspx?ID=3120123”
see point number 7
7. Worker positions needed/basis for the visa classification supported by this application
Total Worker Positions Being Requested for Certification
20
Last year trend “http://www.myvisajobs.com/Reports/2015-H1B-Visa-Sponsor.aspx”
Rank H1B Visa Sponsor Number of LCA * Average Salary
1 Infosys 23,816
2 Tata Consultancy Services 14,096
3 Wipro 8,365
4 IBM 7,944
5 Deloitte Consulting 7,016
6 Accenture 5,509
7 Hcl America 4,749 $81,223
8 Tech Mahindra (Americas) 4,600
9 Larsen & Toubro Infotech 4,365
10 Ernst & Young 3,976
11 Microsoft 3,750
12 Igate Technologies 3,124
Infy 23K !!!
Any clue about LCAs files for H1B 2016 ?
Not yet.
But you check the trend of each company e.g. “http://www.myvisajobs.com/Visa-Sponsor/Infosys/1088782_Visa.htm”
The numbers below are LCA’s submitted for not only new employment, but also continuation or change in previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, change in employer and amended petition. so the numbers are not at all correct.
You are correct ! But there are few people who are saying that the Big Giant’s are filling thousands and thousands of applications.
The H1B fresh application should not be more than the total number of LCA filed. It’s a trend so far for all the big giants filling the H1B VISA’s (it fresh & transfer cases).
All of these are last years numbers ..
Hello All –
The total applications received by USCIS will not be more than 120000 this year due to H4-EAD and L1 liberlization.
The biggies such as TCS, Infy and WIPRO and other were not too active like last year…
so, out of 85000 – 5800, you have fair chances this year to get your VISA..
Ofcourse, this is prediction but it will come true…
May God Bless you
All the BEST to you all
It might be tru nag.And also this year Uscis Implemented new rule…ie if any company files h1b visa crosess 25% of h1b staff per each applucation they have to pay extra cost…lets see from the uscis update …hope for the best
I got information from some internal source.
IBM – 50K + appr
TCS – 50K + appr
Asusal Infy and wipro – 40K and 40K appr
Guess number of Application this year.
Just Guess… No Correct information
Boss –
Please dont spread wrong figures… What is Total Company employee.. how many are already in overseas … how many will again apply… I was worked for TCS.. I know about that company… If only Infy, TCS, IBM and WIPRO occupied 180000+ applications then imagine the rest US companies and other IT companies..
Well, I really hope the number is true as it will increase the probability for many to live their dream. Nevertheless, please note that big consulting companies finalize the candidates for whom they are going to sponsor H1B visa by about Oct/Nov time frame. H4 EAD was just announced around that time and ease of norms for L1-B visa was’nt announced during that time frame, so it may not impact these firms. Nevertheless, it is worth waiting until 7th/8th to hear from USCIS and you never know, luck may be our side
@Cuttu
Because out of that 2 people, one is my friend who got rejected by visa officer
I am confident my application will be picked this time.
All the Best to me & all my friends 🙂
any one from IBM India ..
yes
Did you received any confirmation mail.
not yet. I was told that Petition is sent, but confirmation will get in next 2-3 weeks. did u contact ur case manager.
Me too yet to receive confirmation mail,but some people got . I sent mail to Immg team looping case manager.Immg replied case sent on 3/31 and you will receive formal mail with in couple of weeks or days.
I am applying for the fourth time. I am positive that I am get through to the lottery and get the H1B stamped.
Best of Luck to me and all my friends 😀
Hey,
anybody from wipro?
Guys I’m in US on L1. I did not get h1 Lottery last year. I have applied h1 this yr too as its my last chance. I have left hope. I have put my car and furniture add on Craigslist to sell and move back. I suggest to do same for folks with last chance.
I’m confident that I will get h1. So I’m interested to buy your car. Plz send me details.
I’m from wipro and praying to God for my h1 so that I can go to Las Vegas and take lap dances from blondes in a gentlemen’s club. Plz pray for me guys.
This is an Imp Forum for all the H1B Aspirants.. Hope you understand that….Stop your nonsense and………..Hope you got it..
ADMIN / SAURAV – Are you folks looking into such messages , pls ?
Can you block the mail id’s of such guys….Thx
Hi newh1b_from_Wipro,
I am also from Wipro.
Did you get any update from GIMS/OOC regarding filing?
no updates from ooc/gims, yet
as of source, today or tomorrow they will send email to everyone states that they will contact u in may 2nd/3rd week if ur application picked in lottery.
Hold and wait… it will be less than 1,00,000 … Lets be patience…
USCIS have not disclosed any number yet, …
DM
I am with you on this number…somehow this year lot of consultants havent applied for H1’s…Have a few of my friends working / running a few consultancy firms here and their number is far lesser than what they have applied…even my company ( cant name it here) has not even applied 30% of what it did last year.. there are many reasons for it, but it sure is v less….anywaz 7th/8th is not so far….We will get to know…
Yeahh me too. Lets hope for the best fingers crossed. this is my 2nd time last year my application was not picked up in lottery. I am filling 2 applications this time. Lets see how it goes
Guys every one in this forum should watch letpjstay.com and pray to God that Bob’s analysis goes right.
What our friend below said of about 340k might be true. The largest immigration laywer here in the Bay Area told me the application soared by 200% this year when compared to last year in his company. Companies are desperate after cheaper and more qualified workers.
This strategy is there last 15 Years for IT worker.. Nothing new..
And all friends spread rumors .. 🙂 . !!
DM
If it reaches more than 200k then USCIS might increase quota on adhoc basis this year considering the demand. The same they did in 1999 or 2000 I guess and approved 195k application for y2k demand.
Me and my wife both have applied h1. Will USCIS consider family matter and process both of ours h1? Any idea bob?
Dont make us talk mate….
Haa haa you did not just asked that lol, ya they are sitting there to handle family matters and see who is husband and wife lets approve them!!
I predict for more applications than last year.For the past year from my project they initiated for 4 people. This year they have initiated for 9. Moreover major chunk of visa initiated would be from India and also it would be from top tier companies like TCS,Infosys,Wipro etc.So with the above sample size increase and considering other probabilities, if we think logically,definitely there would be an increase from the previous year count and the increase would be more than 40k to 50k from previous year.
A little Scary.
Oh that’s an amazing number
Hey my dear H1 applicants,
A very good friend of mine who has been working at USCIS for 15 years now told me that the amount of applications this year got crazy. She said that if Mon and Tues keeps on the same rate, they should hit 315 to 340 thousand applications this year. Scary!!!
Hey Insider,
Are you Joking, count should never cross more than 1.4 Laks, becaz of lot of reasons.
It can cross buddy,as the number of applicants would be more.
Hi Guys,
Please dont scare, this may not be true,
Some Body from thier insiders says
1.4 k
Some Body Says
3.4 K
Lets wait to hear the news officially on apr 7th
Hope your friend is monitoring only H1 and not all the appliations that USCIS gets… This cannot be true number.. dont just create a panic situation here, there are ppl who are awaiting this opportunity as this is a their last chance.. So have some sense and also let some sense prevail to your friend in USCIS who has been working there for 15 years…
well said these rumors just create a lot of panic for all of us. This is my last change and when i read these kind of posts i have tears in my eyes as i lose hope with each passing day and post.
Dont worry too much mate… You will get through..Do not lose hope …That is only thing which keeps ppl like us moving forward….Cheers
First of all FEDEX & USPS combined can’t deliver so much in 3 days.
Rightly said…Was going through some forums and comments.. looks like the number is howering around 120K …probably could be closed to 130k or so.. keeping in mind , the first 3 days are the heavy volume days…Anywaz, 2 more days… All this
if’s/but’s /Probables would be put to rest…
Commenting here as I can’t sleep and its almost early morning ….thanks for the support brother RR …I guess some of us take it harder Than others not that anyone else deserves it any less but last chance is scaring the crap out of me. I have a lot on stake ….like a lot…hopefully we get through …good night 🙂
Could you post names of other forums where you are getting this info from? Sorry forgot to ask in my previous lost
I know. . Google
Friends
I have noticed that every company get at least of 40% of lottery selection ratio. Like small consultants who filed for 8 candidates their selection ratio is also around 40%. I never saw any small companies where there is no selection in lottery.
Any expert comments on it ?
That’s a wild assumption my friend..
This News clearly says that, there would not be a lottery, USCIS Never posted this kind of news ealirer i belive.
Correct me if i am worng
My Employer saying that your application sent on 3/31.How to check whether petition is submitted or not and how to track the status if applied.
There is no way you can track until you have a receipt # …
Is there any chance to get the petition filed status.
If your employer has sent indidual package then u can track the courier, r else u need to get receipt from employer to track status
Hey Yes, I too have seen in FB. I think employer who filed petition alone will get info about mishandling of any petition. We wont get any update to any of our mails/contacts. Dono how much of interest the employer will show in filing of petition again in their busy time with other applications. So one more tense again.. 🙁
It seems that it would be more than 1,40,000 applications.Whatever may be,we will come to know on April 7th 2015 what is the final count?
7th yes … they woudl announce or 8th
As per my source,till now USCIS recieved 1,40,000 applications for 2016 year CAP.
I hope it would be more than 1,40,000 applications.
My guess is that there will be 214k fillings this year.
why they will update it to Facebook – I think fake page..
They will always put it on their own website..
DM
“If the FY16 cap is met within the first five business days of April, we will reject any petitions received after April 7, 2015, including second H-1B petitions filed because of a delivery service mishandling as described above.”
Seems like a disguised indicator by uscis that there “might” not be a lottery …..
My company (American firm) is applying for an H1 for me this year and i wanted to check the status of the filing this year.
I have to say – I find you people pathetic. Applying through multiple firms ? It’s because of your outsourcing firms gaming the system that genuine candidates (mind you H1 is a SPECIALITY SKILLED visa not something for an Indian firm to send a million generic untrained employees through) that a lottery is forced every year.
vitriolic and uncalled for mate. Why are you so filled with hate ? I’m a F1 post completion student from Turkey who is applying for h1 as well and i know that some people and companies use unfair means. but i still wish everyone good luck 🙂
I too wish there was some way to separate mass applications and the rest. Mine is the only one my employer is filing this year, yet I am worried that it will not be selected when pitted against a 100,000 application by the outsourcing giants.
Checkout Letpjstay.com
Interesting Blog, Immigration need to reform now and Increase the CAP to allow the talented people
Hey guys, this year I applied through 5 different Consulting Body Shops to make sure I will be picked up differently from last year.
Good luck to all!!
Multi application.. fore RFE dude.. for all Multi applicants USCIS may issue request for evidence this yr to weed out crap consulting firms.
I have applied for H1b from another company and my current company is filling L1b individual. Is there any conflict i can face?
naa.. they are 2 seperate Visas… Go ahead…
Any Body can tell??Without LCA, H1B can be filed??? Although I applied for LCA on 26th March,But still now get approved??I think it will come after April 7th.
Without LCA it won’t go to lottery process.
@Rakesh,
Without valid LCA, your application will be incomplete and it won’t even make up to lottery list.
Yes you can do without LCA. just go to Walmart or publix and but state lottery!
Friends
I have noticed that every company get at least of 40% of lottery selection ratio. Like small consultants who filed for 8 candidates their selection ratio is also around 40%. I never saw any small companies where there is no selection in lottery.
Any expert comments on it ? I think the Lottery the selection software must take care that at least every company get some percentage.
Friends
I am also sure that I am going to select in Lottery and get the H1B approved 🙂
Hi Friends,
I have a question.
1) If a Person filed Multiple Applications from Different employer, whether USCIS will consider all if them for Lottery or Duplicate filing they will remove from the Lottery?
2) If a Person Filed Mulitple Applications from Same Employer,
whether USCIS will consider all if them for Lottery or Duplicate filing they will remove from the Lottery?
PLease post your comments.
This question has been beat to death. I know you are anxious but please go to USCIS website and go throught the regulations.
To answer your question:
1) yes one person can apply for multiple petitions from different employers.
2) one employer CANNOT file multiple petitions for same employee.
This is from USCIS website.
Hi Guys,
I hope this Year Going to my Lucky Year in my life, i am 100% Sure that i will be Clearing the Lottery and travelling to USA.
Please pray for me friends…..
All the best to all of you
All would pray for all and hope you would go through the lottery successfully.If luck permits, I might also fly with you. :D.
Wishing you all the best.
Mr Rahul Gandhi ,, How much is the total number of application received from USCIS ? Can you please give your updates.
I don’t have any source, i was just fooling around.
Mr PK
The below is a link for the “Heights-Global company”, this company has filed 8 LCA last year and as you said only 2 were selected.
myvisajobs.com/Visa-Sponsor/Heights-Global/1209518.htm
I have noticed that each company get 40% to 50% of H1B approved out of the fresh H1B filed. I think the USCIS software also picked the company names otherwise there is a chance that the small companies like the one mention may not get no H1B approved.
Any comments on it please ….
@Cuttu
yes i said only 2 were selected in the lottery out of total 8 people, and no body got his approved H1 stamp so fay through this company,
Now About your comment: its not true that every comapny get 40% or 50% visa approve only, who told you about this????? this is just a rumour, did you find this news from USCIS website????,
Can you please clarify how you figured out that 2 are selected in the lottery and no stampings from this company?
Friends
Many guys has submitted many H1B applications from different employers ? I heard from one of my friend he has filed 3 applications last year and all of them were accepted.
In this forum their is a debate with many folks ? Some says it’s legal and some say’s it’s not ?
Who is right and who is wrong ? How this is decided ? Please comment.
I am applying for the fourth time & pray to get selected in this year H1B Lottery.
If one employer submits multiple applications of his employee,it will be rejected as it is illegal, but multiple employers can submit applications for their same prospective employee.Hope this clarifies.
Thanks Ram for the clarifications !
But as you read more blogs in the same thread. There are few folks which are pointing out that it increase the chance of RFE. If this is legal that different employers can file the petitions and then why there is a RFE.
Some how I got confuse with different opinion of folks.
Please explain little more.
People spread these rumors when they are not offered by multiple employers. So do not worry. If you genuinely have offers from 2 different employers, they apply h1 b for you. Its totally legal. You may even get both selected and approved. Choice is with you to pick what you want
RFE is purely based on the document your employee has submitted. This has nothing to do with the number of petitions filed for you. If a person submits more than one petitions through different employers and if all the petitions get selected then it is upto that person to decide on which organization he has to work for. But one thing is it will definitely spoil other people opportunities considering the cap count (65000). Hope at least people think about others before filing multiple petitions. There are many students studying in US spending so much amount of money and desperately waiting for H1B to pay their debts.
Thanks
RFE is nothing but request for evidence and that also is perfectly legal . Once you produce proper evidence,you are through.I personally know many folks who got RFE and once evidence is produced,their H1B was approved. As long as its legal,there wont be any issues. Only disadvantage is there will be a little delay.
H1B 2016 – Why you didnt get H1B when you apply for the first 2 times? I guess there was no lottery in the FY 2012 and FY 2013.
In FY 2014 and FY2015 lottery was conducted. That would have been the reason. 😀
Ram,
He told that he didn’t get selected for the past 4 times
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Guys,
Visiting this site again after a long time. Me too had the same desperation and lot of expectations on the lottery results. Fortunately my petition got selected and now am in US. Just thought of helping you guys on the date part.
Here is the last year date.
1. Announced the number of petitions received as 172500 on April 7th 2014
2. Started the send the receipt notice from April 24th (Since my team mate was the one to get the first receipt notice on that day)
3. Waited for my receipt notice till May 6th and finally got my receipt notice as an email from my employer on May 7th. Probably am the last person.
4. After May 7th Nobody got it from my organization.
So its worth waiting till May second week at the max.
Mine was processed under regular processing.
Hope these information would definitely help you guys. All the very best. Good Luck!
Thanks Krish!
Hope you are having good time in US.
Are you from any services company like wipro,tcs?
Did you received your receipt number in May only?
I don’t want to comment about my company. I didnt get the hard copy of my receipt on May. I got just an email from my employer that the receipt notice has been received from USCIS.
Hello Krish,
It depend on whether you are filing in PP or REQ quota. If you file under Premium Processing, you will get a receipt number as early as 11th April (The day they conduct the lottery). Usually you will get all the PP receipts in a week or so. The processing of PP application start as announced by USCIS. If you file under regular quota you can expect your receipt number even in mid may.
Good luck to all who are applying this year 🙂
Yes, my case was filed under regular and hence got my receipt number late.
As per the process, first they will be sending the receipt numbers for premium processing and then they will start the regular processing
Hey, so when do they send the tracking number ? & if immigration receives >1L applications in first week will they continue accepting applications in second week ? What is the last day for employers to send the application ?
Thanks
Thanks Krish for coming back ! Would be great, if you can help out this year’s applicants by responding here with your experience.
Sure I will help you guys 🙂
My employer did not send me any offer letter or agreement letter before h1 filling. As per him for H4 to h1 apply, they don’t required any offer letter as well as any client letter. Please confirm if any one have any idea?
hi Naveen
U should receive an offer letter and u need to sign it before filing H1B even though you are in H4.
Friends, kindly predict your expected applications to be filed for H1B FY 2016. Lets see how many of us get it right on april 7th.
Mine is around 1,80,000.
whats the point of prediction and speculation?
There is no point,but lets see who get its it right 🙂
Mine is 150000
mine is around 115000 to 125000
May be 140K-155K
Between154k and 165k
OVER 200,000
This time it could be 220000
Less than 1,00,000
BIG Companies alyeady have good number of H1 People
This number would be the dream for everyone as it increases the probability. Hope your prediction comes true.
My guess, it will be around 180000-190000.
@Bobby
if you need more help in this i can give you the company name also “Heights Global IT Service Corporation” this is a company who tried to sponsor h1’s last year and my friend filled his H1 from this company two or three person were selected in the lottery through this company but no body get his approved stamped visa so far, all were rejected
@Bobby
i didn’t mean to scare you But this is truth, you can search in google for that there should be a genuine company and also should have good revenue and sale only then that company is eligible for h1 sponsor, you can even think that if there could not be a limitation then i could ask to my friend who is already living in US to open a company and sponsor my h1 :), But its not like that atleast that company should have good revenue to sponsor otherwise 200% it will get rejected
How many total number of times we can apply for H1 if we dont get through lottery. Like some people are saying its their last chance.
@Arshad
You can apply many times as you want and you find sponsor, in short, every year, the people who are saying this is last chance for them is not because of USCIS rules, may be because of their personal problem or they have another option if they don’t get selected, to let you understand i am giving you example, like i am applying two applications this year and if anyhow my both files got rejected then i will not apply next year i will go to us on F1 visa to study so in short i can write this is my last chance, i hope you understand 😉
Thanks Pk. Is gola pe hmari help krne ke liye thanks Mr PK
@PK
@arshad
People who do masters in US get 29 months of work authorization on F1 status. Depending on when they get a job they have either two or three attempts for their company to file for H1B and that is the reason they say its their last chance. They are already working in US and it would be tough for them to go back home and start all over again. And getting 29 months of work authorization is a USCIS rule. So technically you can say its their last chance of applying being in US.
How many total number of times we can apply for H1 if we dont get through lottery. Like some people are saying its their last chance
its our last chance, within the US, as our current permit expires. Thr are no limits to attempts on H1