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 ?
I have finally given up my hope of lottery for this year..
Non AD/PP/CSC..
This was my first time.. yet.. not getting selected is still a bitter feeling..
i know there are many people waiting for multiple years.. Some spending money and doing masters.. Some people who can’t do masters coz of financial restrictions.. still worked hard in the company to got selected for applying H1B..
Everyone has their own path.. and have taken their own decisions.. Everyone has equal right to get.. (except those people who has multiple applications.. literally.. Its ironic I know.. Can’t help but laugh about it..:)
I feel sorry for all those who has not got selected.. and Congrats to those who earned H1B with single application.. 🙂
From past few days I have seen many people break their hopes in comments section of this page.. Its just too sad.. And I can’t read anymore of these comments and wait.. so I have unsubscribed and logging off.. 😛
@h1bslaugheragain: I feel the most sorry for u dude.. Don’t worry.. there might be something better for u.. Don’t loose hope in life because of H1B.. All the best.. 🙂
Bye guys.. and All the best who are still waiting.. 🙂
thanks for the wishes dude!! I am still here sitting in disbelief at the outcome and devastated.
anyone applied through Seyfarth Shaw?
any news from there? they are completely unresponsive and never change the status on the stupid Immstar portal!!!!
SAME HERE !!!! NOTHING UPDATED T.T
sameeee with seyfarth shaw, no updates on imm3star :@@@ keep us posted
Folks!
KPMG / Non-AD / Vermont. Any updates?
Finally got it- On April 20, 2015, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EAC1513651***
Good Luck to guys who are still waiting, looks like they were generating receipt number even yesterday for premium cases, so hang in there till your employer or attorney inform. I got the email update only today though the notice date is April-20.
Thanks for all the Support on this forum guys.
AD/RP,
Anyone???????
receipt, cashed check, or SEVIS updated?????
AD/RP still waiting. I am on OPT and my OPT will expire in 2016. Today I called the university and they told me that there is no update with my SEVIS.
Does that mean I didn’t get picked up in the lottery?
Or this SEVIS trick only works when your OPT expires before Oct. 1st 2015?
It works all the time
There is a lot of delay in SEVIS Status Updates.There are AD/PP people who got their H1B receipt with no change in SEVIS. So stop worrying .Good luck and God Bless!!
my friends status says he was granted cap gap because H1b filed and date in his system is 9/30. We are not sure what to read of that, does that mean everyone whose opt is about to expire gets extended to 9/30 pending decision or does that mean he is selected? No one on these forums has been able to give us the answer
As per my knowledge the status changes only if you are picked in the lottery.Being said that doesnt mean if your status is not updated in SEVIS you are out of luck.There are delays in the system!!!
Im on the same situation. Even my opt was expired last week. But since documents were sent on April 1st, right now I m okay until further notice. That was based on answer from my lawyer. Just in case I dont get pick in the lottery, that means I am out right away aka can not work anymore and on 60 days grace period
Can you check what your status is with your school? Does it say pending 9/30 as well?
If your OPT has expired submit proof to your DSO that u have filed H1 this year and they can extend your OPT until June 1st. I had got it done last year.
Does that mean the opt dosent automatically get extended to 9/30
Are you sure?? this news help
YYYYYYEEEESSSS!!!
non-AD RP CST – AAAAAPPPPRRRROOOOVVEEEEED
Congrats.. where did you get the good news from?
I didn’t get picked last year and use CPT to work and apply for H1b this year again. Since I have to renew the CPT for summer, i went to DOS office to renew it. After i got cpt, I saw it Required visa type is H1B, the Petition status is pending, and there is a receipt number: EAC 15136xxxxx. I checked USCIS website, and it states On April 20,2015, we received you ForI-129,……..it is being processed at VSC.
So guys, don’t lose hope. I am AD/RP/VS. This is my last chance. It is not easy for every one.
Good luck mate.
If sevis status updated to pending till 9/30 but no receipt number given by DSO, does that mean case selected in lottery or not? Current OPT expires on 7/10/2015.
Does everyone whose OPT expires before October 1st 2015 automatically get a pending update from USCIS and extension to 9/30 subject to approval.
Any hope for premium from vermont still ?? I think most of them have got the receipt# and the ones who didnt get response , may not be selected in the lottery! I was eagerly waiting to hear good news..unfortunately I didnt ,lost hope now…
Mitali,
My attorney said that AD / PP guys can still hope to get until this week. Two of my friends have received their receipt today at 4pm CDT. All of us are PP / AD / VSC guys. 3 more days to go!!
-Patience
did there check was cashed earlier? or not because i have checked with my company the check is not cashed yet i check this evening
can you please give me this info thanks in advance i am so worried
Thank you!
can you check your status in SEVIS by contacting your DSO?
AD/RP
ANYONE???????
yes ad RP cheque cashed.. But no other info
So the cheque you mean is that of the employer’s check or the attorney’s cheque. My company filed for me and I am wondering whom to ask if the cheque’s been cashed out?
Ask employer.
Congrats.. When it was cashed?
Yest evening
Hey ,
I asked my school DSO for the SEVIS status and even called SEVP customer center. Both said the same thing that my SEVIS status is Active and no updates were made recently .
Does anyone know how this SEVIS status works w.r.t Selected H1B applications and did anyone receive receipts or any information for AD/RP/CSC ?
My friends status says his cap gap is extended to 9/30 pending USCIS decision. not sure what that means. His opt expires in july 2015. But he was not given a receipt number
Being released already
Ok now I’m nervous because of some the responses. I called my school, and they told that my SEVIS status is pending. I’m NOT even on OPT. What does this mean? Some people here are saying that it doesn’t mean I was selected.
that’s mean you’re going to be deported.
Just kidding bro ,if you are not on OPT, are you still taking classes? I think you are selected. because SEVIS status should be ACTIVE if you’re still taking classses, not pending.
IMO they should keep H1B processing just as they do for F1, J1, L1, B1/B2, etc., where there is no cap. Applicants already in US on a valid visa like F1, H4, L1, L2, F2, etc., should apply for COS and USCIS should look at the case and process accordingly. Applicants from outside the US should have to go to a US consulate where they have to prove to a consular officer that they have genuine paper work with a valid job in the US, be it full-time or contracting with 100s of layers. The US consular officers can scrutinize just as they do now and approve the ones which are straightforward, issue 221Gs to ones they suspect and straight away reject the ones who can’t provide valid and proper evidence.
Hello,
I finally got the good news from my employer that I have been selected in the lottery. My was AD/PP sent to california. Just got the news. So happy and relieved off the stress.I was ready for plan B as my OPT was expiring in June. AD/PP Dont loose hope you will get it.
can you confirm status with your school, reason why i ask is my friend shows his stem pending uscis approval to 9/30 but no receipt
congratulations. can you please tell what was your receipt date and when did your employer receive email from USCIS. Thanks!
any AD/PP/CA Ernst&Young applicants still waiting?
EY Non-AD PP Vermont is waiting…
VT/PP/AD EY still waiting. Losing hope.
Hello. I just got good news for myself.
Did you check the tracker or Egan emailed you? Was curious how people found out for EY.
i think they found out from tracker. mine has nothing on it.
Same here… Nothing yet… Let’s hope today is the lucky day!!!
Me neither. So sad! Even regular ADV/VSCs are receiving receipts now.
E&Y PP/NON/CA waiting
EY Non-AD/PP/Vermont .. My husband is AD/PP/Vermont and he got the news from his ISO, since his SEVIS was updated. But Egan tracker is still not updated for him. This means that either Egan is slow or they are still receiving the receipts
EY, Bachelor’s Cap/PP/Vermont. Still haven’t heard from Egan or the tracker. However, 3 of my colleagues in the office got their receipt numbers on the status tracker.
Same here no response as of now no tracker update yet Non AD/PP EY Guy
any Non-AD/RP/CA get responses?
This is your week..
Has any one got the receipts who applied under RP and Non AD?
My employer informed me dat they have applied 25 pp and havent recieved even one and not even one cheque is encashed.He provided me with fedex tracking number and LCA nu.ber.is it even possible
Yes, it is possible. This is a “RANDOM” selection, so no one gets any kind of preference or quota.
But i hrd every company wil have 30% application piked in lottery.
That is a rumor going around which is not true.
if all the people not getting from a single company at the same time, then this lottery definitely make sense. If there is a consistent number year after year for a company then this is not lottery.
Any updates on regular receipts?
haven’t heard many. but seem AD is done for PP.. RP PP started
exhausted now..keep thinking typing…….
AD/RP/VT – any hopes?
AD/PP/CA still waiting…life sucks at this point
shall we wait till this week or just give up?
may be yes.. keeping hopes may not allow for plan B, I already started working on plan B..
I would wait till April 25th or 26th.
AD/PP/CSC waiting
They are still issuing AD/PP from california just got my results today. I lot all hopes.
Happy for u…..By the way did u do through fragomen?
Hi Can anyone suggest the Day one cpt program offering universities as my opt is about to expire. I found out one in Philly Harrisburg Uni, it is veryyy expensive.
Harrisburg University–Philli
Goldey Beacom College–Delaware
Sullivan –Kentuky
New Cumberland–Kentuky
ITU–San jose
is it legally permitted to work with CPT from day 1?
when i asked my DSO they said its not. But i have no other option, coz most of them say its legal after Having a masters degree and we can apply for day 1 cpt program. Not sure what happens if we go to india for stamping, in-case we get h1b approved or continue in F1 student visa.
Well, this is a classic case of CPT abuse. CPT from day 1 might give you an option to work in the short-term, but I believe it will come back to bite you in the backside later on – either during a COS to another visa like H-1B or during H-1B visa stamping, etc. They will usually issue RFE and ask for paperwork to prove that CPT was a required part of the curriculum. Just like the Chinese univ got screwed, these universities offering CPT from day 1 will also be under the USCIS radar. Naming these universities in open forums like these just makes their jobs easier, so kudos to the person who named the universities above. IMO, stay away from them and do another masters, MBA or PhD.
Please don’t do it. It is very risky. I mean many people are doing it. The list which someone in the above thread is very risky. All these are in USCIS’s radar and one day all these will be in same situation of that Californian university
Most of these universities are already under watch. As the person below mentioned, I would stay away from these short term fixes. I am not sure if anyone who went in this path had any issues while going for H1B stamping later.
Also check with your attorney, as they are the ones who would save you in case things don’t go well.
Hi
Do these universities have online CPT program? or do they require you to go to college once a month? or a weekend only
To the top bump as still not received an answer
Friend of mine called his school and came to know he is under CAP-Gap till September 30th. His current OPT (STEM) expires July 10th or 15th. The DSO did not provide a receipt number.
So does that mean he got picked in the lottery, or does everyone who has OPT expiring prior to october 1st 2015 automatically get enrolled in cap gap pending selection / approval.
Please if anyone could give a confirmed answer.
As far as i can tell, everyone has a pending status to 9/30. Doesn’t mean he is selected. Good luck to your friend.
What if you are not on OPT and on f1 and your status is pending?
Any body rp select.
Hi rk,
NonAd/RP results came?
Oh my god waiting time is really bad … When can v expect Non AD/ RP ?
i am in the same boat…. the wait is horrible
I am a Non- AD/PP/CAL….. Do you guys think there are still any chances?
No, you lost it.. go ahead and apply for the army pls
Yes, there is hope.
If there is no hope, you wouldn’t be reading this 😛
I am saying this because I am also waiting for non-AD/PP/CA
Please when rp results start?
AB
My OPT stem expired last year and I shifted to CPT (full time 40 hours) while doing full time MBA, There are only pros and not cons, let me know if you need help…:)
please help Reply
Which school you did MBA??
could you explain more pros and cons.
Hi can you provide me some more info? which college? online MBA?
My OPT expires June 2 this year and need the schools which allow CPT from day 1..so have been thinking of this MBA program
Thanks
What is rp position?
Just called my school…I was told my SEVIS is PENDING. I’m not even on OPT. Does that mean I’m selected?
I am no expert, but I think you are. Congratulations!
Is your petition Premium or Regular?
AD/pp/vt
If you aren’t on OPT how have applied under the advanced degree quota ? Just curious .
If you aren’t on OPT how has your employer applied under the advanced degree quota ? If you haven’t graduated at the time of filing wouldn’t you come under the general quota ?
Yes, you are
Guys all companies (non h1b dependent) will have equal chances of selection and atleast one application would be selected. anybody who is with a non h1b dependent has no selection in the company.
What’s h1b dependent if 15 or more percent of people in the company are on h1b (not only this time but with existing h1b) then it’s h1b dependent.
This is not true. This is a “RANDOM” selection and no employer has any preference or quota. It is pretty much down to luck.
Has anybody Received any communication so far about AD- Regular Processing, I think we should start hearing about AD-Regular pretty soon, Any thoughts??
Saw a couple of people posting that their checks were cashed, havent seen any today. Have you called your school yet?
Nope, I am on CPT so not sure if there would be any update.
If you are on CPT how have you applied under the advanced degree quota ? You need to have graduated before the time of filing to come under the AD quota right ? Or is there something I don’t know .
குழந்தைக்கு சாப்பாடு குடுத்தியாமா ?
What is all this H-1B? Women’s empowerment is of utmost importance. Everyone must come join the UPA party and we shall all make women empowerment and RTI a reality. Jai Congress!
Whatever Rahul Baba says is right! Please join UPA. This H1B program looks like a communal program. There is no reservation for minorities!
There is a huge reservation for minorities in H-1B. In fact, the definition of minority is reversed in this case. Do you think I will get H-1B if I ask my mom to push her contacts? She knows a few people in the US DHS.
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When you say “Mom”, you mean High Command? If yes then please pursue High Command’s contacts to get O1 visa instead of H1B visa because your father Sri Rajiv Gandhi was the creator of O1 visa. In addition to that you have extraordinary ability to qualify for the visa on your own.
Women’s empowerment.
Hi,
Does everyone get a cap gap extension pending rejection or approval. As in does everyones Sevis get updated till 9/30/2015 for people that have OPT expiring before october 1st 2015
Anyone AD/RP/CSC from Visa Now ?
AD/RP/VT – is there still any hope ?
Don’t worry.AD/RP notifications aren’t out yet! It will take a while to start getting those
AD/RP will start next week.
There is hope, that is for sure. And RP/VT/AD receipt has been mailed out since yesterday. USCIS need some time to open those amount of applications and mail the notice. Just keep checking the check and asking HR for update.
Do you have more words to crush on them. i am out of words. Let me tell you something, this government does not trust on their education system. They should put those people first who are graduated from US universities with degree in STEM. Indian consultancy firm is taking advantage of this and you and i get [admin update: content suppressed]. Irony, i work for a indian consulting firm coz companies does not offer job to the ones that needs sponsorship. How fair to spend thousands of dollards on education while in other side you can make more money through consultancy contract job. I am frustrated and given up. At last you will do the same. Moral: Don’t waste your time crushing on them…not worth a penny dude!!!
Bumping this to the top since i am getting conflicting responses. Here is my question
Guys a friend of mine from VSC, has an update in school records for extension to 9/30/2015 but no receipt number? Does that mean he is through
Some are saying it means nothing other are saying he is selected, which is it??
His OPT extension got approved. Nothing to do with H1. So he still needs to wait for his application to get picked. These two are different.
his current OPT is till july 10th 2015, so not sure if that was for his OPT extension.
Until what time is current OPT valid???
his current OPT is till july 10th 2015
Finally get my receipt. Third year third attempt non-ad | pp|Vermont.
I have been filling one application each year for the past 3 years and almost lost my hope.
Thank you for the many ones submit multiple applications each year.
Congrats…but how come you apply 3 times and this is yr last time and you are non AD degree? you should have STEM degree to be able to apply 3 times…Unless you are not in US
My employer told me that they have filed 25 premium cases but haven’t got back on not even one and not even one cheque is encashed.I’m confused.Please advise
may be he was faking. did he provide you the tracking number of your application?
He gave me fedex tracking number and lca number.
Is it a consultancy
Yes.Do they usually do this
it may happen that he is not lying. he must have filed. But is the consultancy genuine? If it is don’t worry.
Guys,
Do not lose hope, there is time till 27th. Start applying for jobs in non-profit organizations(health care, education, research centers) where h1-b is available through out the year. It is a cap-exempt H1-B , nothing to do with cap gap. The drawback is pay will be less and not too flexible to change jobs in the future however look at the positive side, it provides an alternate route to pursue our US dreams!
Good luck guys 🙂
Very True !
Plan B: What are the cons of CPT?
You can only work 20hrs a week
This depends on school and the program. My school allowed me to work full time as a part of required CPT.
Can u tell ur school’s name
My OPT stem expired last year and I shifted to CPT (full time 40 hours) while doing full time MBA, There are only pros and not cons, let me know if you need help…:)
Which school you did MBA??
what uni are you right now? is it day 1 cpt?
I am non-PP/AD/CA, all my frnds who r AD/PP/CA applied. Out of 8 ppl only 1 found out. I dono how the chances for picking are. Have you guys compared your changes with your frnds ?
If yes then let me know, is the ratio really bad or we have to wait. I am REGULAR AD, so i can wait but considering wat happened to my frnds i want to know my chances……
Ratio depends on who your friends are. so is your chances!!
8 to 1 is too low!!! cannot be more than 70K AD applications
Even i was thinking the same, it means we all have to wait more. Lets see…..
My employer said that the cheque is not cashed….Should I give up??
You need not. Sit tight until end of this week. Good luck.
AD/PP/CSC is there any point on still waiting?
Yes. Wait until the end of this week. Good luck!
Couple of my friends received notifications today. So please don’t loose hope. Good luck
I have a question, well knowing about the H1 applications is taking longer then expected, i applied AD/RP/VT. So my question is: My opt ends in May 2015, i am planning to join a university which start’s in this May. So, If i get to know about my H1b after i joined the other university can i quit and transfer back to My Original university to get my Cap gap i20 and start working again?
No. You cannot do that. Your OPT cancels the moment your SEVIS is transferred to another university.
If i were you, I will wait until you know exactly whats going on with the H1b. your OPT expires in May, but since you’re in the process of H1b, you get the extension until June 1 (I believe but not so sure) and then you can extend up to Sept 30th (with new I20). check with your lawyer to get the exact answer about H1b cap gap.
If you still decided to go to school, then I think you can not go back to your original OPT, but you will start your H1b Oct 1st (if the employer wants to wait until Oct 1st for you to start) In the meantime you are back to F1 and attend school
Thanks for the Reply. So can i quit my masters and go to India for h1b stamping, if it gets approved? will i be getting any query?
Any update on Non-AD/PP/Vermount? any chances still there or shall i opt for Plan B. Right now i m on H4. please suggest friends.
wait until April 25th. Its not a bad idea to start working on backup options though
I heard back yesterday. Heard from our attorney that decisions will keep rolling out till Mid-May. Don’t give up hope!
picked in the lottery today. Non AD/PP/Vermont. Received info from my employer .So dont loose hope.
Keep calm kanna keep calm……watch pepsi IPL on star sports.com
1….filled for 5 or filed for one…..— doesnt matter
2 plain java developer or consultant marine biologist……does not matter
3 IT company or AD in US..doesnt matter
………..only thing matters is his will……. Dont lose hope…..