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 ?
What’s gog on??? RP
good
Chit Chat… 😛
The owl is on its way, the letters to Harry Potter will be delivered around Mid May’ish… 😀
Please find the receipts numbers issued today.
Surprisingly one receipt in between issued on 13th Apr..
More than 4000 receipts issued on 20th date!
Petition type Receipt number Petition Date of issue Comment
RP EAC1513650001 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513650102 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513650502 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513651000 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513651444 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513652000 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513652500 I-129 Processed on 13-Apr-15
RP EAC1513653000 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513653501 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513654000 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513654200 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513654300 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15
RP EAC1513654340 I-129 Processed on 20-Apr-15 Last receipt issued from Vermont
These RP receipts are for the AD or non AD ?
It could be AD. I checked few random receipt numbers from WAC and see that these are processed between 14th and 17th April time frame and no “premium” is mentioned in the description. Hence, not sure exactly it is non-AD or AD for RP
WAC1513653000
WAC1513653100
WAC1513653200
WAC1513653300
WAC1513653600
WAC1513653900
WAC1513653955
Emigrant .. any comments here?
how do u kno it’s RP
any one from advantage IT Inc …. and applied for h1 through RP
Guys
Anyone from HCL heard about the RP results ?
No dear not yet.. I am also from HCL Noida but did not got any update yet. you can share your empld id and if something will come i will update you.. Thanks Vats
Guys,
Any one got the receipts for RP from Indian MNCs.
How long we can wait at the max.
May end , and worst case june 1st week are the dead line for RP as per the information out there online..
Anybody from cognizant(cts) got the status update on H1B from GIT Team?
Nop
I saw two comments from students who claimed to be on CPT, but whose employers have supposedly filed theirs under AD quota. My question is, can an employer file under AD even before the student has graduated?
I am assuming those guys are/were doing second Master’s in some shady Universities (which are’nt in the map), which offers CPT few weeks after joining, just to stay in status and work full time.
It is not strictly speaking legal. Or let me put it this way. In the USCIS rule books, this is NOT illegal. But it is abusing of F-1 visa. People keep doing this and there is going to be lottery for F-1 visa soon. CPT or curriculum practical training is a program which allows international students to work in a company to complete their Master’s or Bachelor’s. Not the other way around.
Vi.
Guys,
As there are RP receipts coming out, are these for AD RP or NON AD as well. Please advise
Is there any one from logic planet ?????
Yes…did u hear anything from them?
Ugugigig
All Wiproites , i called to GIMS and they told me 25th April on wards we will get mails.
This is my third attempt , hope god will show some mercy on me . I will get this time 🙂 .
Applied through RP or PP ?
NONAD/RR/CA only
Its not true.. GIMS didn update me anything as you have mentioned..
Friend why i will tell lies , i called them he told me the same , as per my exp with wipro that is true .
Last year they did the same , i have applied third time i dont have any interest to play with others 🙁 . Hope this year i will get , God please help me.
@hope
i know you are not the one who provides wrong info.
But, OOC are not really updating uniform results to anyone.. Sad part. But it happens like that.
Anyhow thanks your information and best of luck frnd 🙂
@ hope , wishing you to get this year 🙂 keep up the +ve thoughts. All the best to you..
This is my 1st attempt.
Thats true. After 24th, we can see results flowing untill June. 95% of selected case will be notified to respective employers by mid of May at MAX. This is fact and true.
Keep calm untill 24th April. This is my 4th attempt. Lets see.. I am the most unlucky person with lots of patience.
Lets see…
@ gilly– 4th attempt?
Uhhh…mine is first attempt…
True… Friday some lucky people will hear the results. Wait untill Friday evening 5:30 PM IST. After that Wipro guys will post the news here……
Ok good. Last 2 years I observed one thing in Wipro. Those filed their nomination in December & January are getting selected. Who nominated in February or later to that are not selected. Did anyone observed same.
Hi,
As of now 4501 receipts are sent , so there lot of receipts left. Wait for the best.
where did u get this count ?
Don’t misled people with wrong info.
How you differentiate RP vs PP based on case number.
e.g: EAC1513750848/WAC1513652224 etc.
The case status as below:
On April 20, 2015, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC15xxxxxxx / EAC15xxxxxxxx, and emailed you a receipt notice.
you can see this case status WAC1513652230 …
……(On April 14, 2015, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC1513652230, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by May 14, 2015, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.)……
They said they send the receipt (i.e) they mailed the receipts using post not emailed the receipt i.e for Regular processing ..
if it is premium processing they send an email with receipt details ….
Hi,
Below are the meaning of Receipts Code
EAC = Eastern Adjudication Center = VSC (Vermont Service Center)
WAC = Western Adjudication Center = CSC (California Service Center)
SRC = Southern Regional Center = TSC (Texas Service Center)
LIN = Nebraska Service Center located in Lincoln, NE = NSC (Nebraska Service Center)
NBC = National Benefit Center = MSC (Missouri Service Center)
AD/PP/CA lost all hopes.
Fragmn.
Who all are with me ? Give me a hell yeah and lets go create another silicon valley and roll it higher than existing one !
+1
+1
AD/PP/CSC waiting.
What is your plan B? Just curious. Passing time on hump day.
I’m 🙁
I do not see any one posting PP receipts lately.Game over for us?
Any HCLTECH guys here, is there any update on Regular processing.
Did you guys receive any info from ISG
No one knows what you are talking about here. IHCL PFG HCL H2SO4, man wth.
mind your words assho#e
No luck bro , am also waiting .. lets hope for the best
hi guys.. I have applied through RP from CSC I am waiting for RP and NON AD category
I just checked randomly these numbers luckily all are got selected…. and i just changes last two numbers only …
EAC1513750830
EAC1513750810
EAC1513750829
EAC1513750873
EAC1513750898
EAC1513750848
EAC1513750818
You don’t know shit about the site, do you ?
I don’t know do u ?
From receipt number , you can not figure out it is RP or PP.99%sure
Hey…
If there is a case number. It obviously has been selected in the lottery.
Case number is allocated to applications only after the lottery
Hi Any news on non-AD/PP/VT, anymore hopes please 🙁
Keep the hopes up my friend, hang in there, I am in same situation.
Guys,
My application in in Vermont…. Can you please help me understand the expansions of : AD / PP / RP etc…
If my application is in Regular Process what kind of updates do i expect ?
I’m tensed and donno what to do :(. I know lot of us are in the same state.
Please can anyone give update if the Regular Processing applications has started in Vermont ?
Anyone who has got a receipt ?
– KC
I just tried to do “check status” in USCIS with few receipt numbers EAC1513750848/EAC1513750851 and see that RP receipts are being sent.
Hi,
I also tried the same.
What I did was I tried those Receipts and got the message as “Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed”.
After that just randomly I changed the last digit and checked it gave “Fees Were Waived”. So does that mean this receipt was not picked in the lottery?
As I am going through for the first time hence asking my query.
Can you post the receipt number for which u have received “fees waived off”
EAC1513750850
#EAC1513750850 is for a diff type of petition , excerpt from USCIS “we received your case and waived the filing fee for your Form I-192, Application for Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant”.
ppl who gets receipt number means they are selected.
I think “fees were waived” would be due to duplicate petitions, i am not sure. its just my guess….
I am not sure if any “fee waiver” exists for I-129 petitions. “Fee Waiver” could be for different petitions.
That is due to I-912 form, they would have requested for fee waiver, feeling good about USCIS ..
they waive off fees for
“To request a fee waiver for certain immigration benefits and services based on an inability to pay.”
How you differentiate RP vs PP based on case number.
e.g: EAC1513750848/WAC1513652224 etc. The case status shows just as below:
On April 20, 2015, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC15xxxxxxx / EAC15xxxxxxxx, and emailed you a receipt notice.
For Premium it will be clearly mentioned in the case status. e.g; “On April 16, 2015, we received your request for premium-processing of your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EAC1513753540, and mailed you a receipt notice. Your premium-processing receipt notice contains contact information …..”
You can’t identify from status that it’s a RP or PP..as status is changed later on. For me the day before it was saying that we recieved your request for premium processing. Next day it didn’t mention premium prcoeds ingredients anywhere and just mentioned that my case is recieved and receipt number is emailed. So by looking at status you can’t tell the type of processing.
You cannot identify the difference between RP and PP based on case number.
Only difference is that for PP cases the receipt is sent by email whereas for regular cases it is sent by regular postal service.
What I mentioned above for #EAC1513753540 is from USCIS site. Case Status mentions its Premium processing. I doubt if they keep wrong status there.
Is the above information valid .. ??
@H1baspirant : Good catch it is 🙂
@kalyan
AD – Advanced Degree ( Studied at US )
PP – Premium Processing ( it means faster response from USCIS )
BD- Bachelor degree
RP – Regular Processing ( it means normal processing time from USCIS)
VT/VSC – Vermount Service Center
CSC- California Service Center
Below are types filing for h1b petition:
1. AD/PP – means Advanced Degree quota filed as premium
2. AD/RP – means advanced degree quota filed as regular
3. BD/PP – means Bachelor Degree quota filed as premium
4. BD/RP – means Bachelor degree quota filed as regular.
I hope its helpful.. 🙂
Thank you so very much.
Any news on the Regular Processing from VSC ? Have the RP receipts started coming out from this center ??
yes it started for sure cause I already got the notice from the lawyer , the check is cashed, which means I got it.
Big bless for all waiting for H1B
Is Non AD/RP started? Any one from Infy got receipt?. This is my second time and hope will get selected this time.
Lolz.. For my friend from Infy it is 3rd time… No news yet though.
Last year i too lost in the lottery.This year hoping to through.
wipro guys..please update if you got any info from GIMS…please….
SEVIS status has not changed. Have not heard anything yet. Applied in AD/PP/CSC.
Can anyone give any updates?
Same situation, we got each others back, hang in there. There will be some good bill that would get passed soon.
same here 🙁
My Company filed my H-1B AD/PP/VSC through Fragomen and didn’t hear anything from them yet. I called to my DSO and she told me that there is “Change in Status Request”. Also, she told me that she will send my EAC number through e-mail as she can’t disclose it on phone. AD/PP/VSC and Fragomen Guys Lot of hope and stay calm. Update is at 4/22/2015 10:30 AM from my DSO.
No update either. I’m almost 100% sure the game is over
Guys,
My application in in Vermont…. Can you please help me understand the expansions of : AD / PP / RP etc…
If my application is in Regular Process what kind of updates do i expect ?
I’m tensed and donno what to do :(. I know lot of us are in the same state.
Please can anyone give update if the Regular Processing applications has started in Vermont ?
Anyone who has got a receipt ?
– KC
Hi Guys
My Employer based on seatle can you please let me know if I get selected then which center did I get California or Vermont .
I have collected a bunch of info, if you let me know more details, I could help you out further, but you would get a WAC (California) if you get selected.
Hi Guys ,
RP/NAD
Congrats to all AD applicants who got through lottery . now that Regular is about to start , Please do share the info here if any of Reg applicants got info on the receipts received if any
Can v expect Non Ad/ RP? From today ?
RP ll start today?
Guys, relax and don’t panic.
My employer filed my petition last year and I was also curious just like all of you to get the results ASAP. However, my employer told that they start to receive the receipts only after 28th April every year.
When I contacted them on 28th, they told me that they received the receipt that day itself and forwarded it to me. However, unfortunately my petition got rejected because USCIS wanted a client letter from my employer but my employer couldn’t arrange for it.
any news from Wipro OOC
My Employer filled 8 Non AD/PP.
4 to California and 4 to Vermont
He got responses back for 6 of these all 4 from Vermont and 2 from California. My petition is in the other 2.
I called my employer today he said it’s 99% not selected. He would have known by now, if it was selected.
Can I still Hope ?
You can still hope till the end of the week. I have seen a few people still getting their receipts.
wipro guys any update from GIMS.
As per #Immigration girl , seems Regular processing have started in WAC.
Every company is going to get 30% of the H1B this year.
Not sure who came up with that number and how this rumor got started! Is there something on the USCIS website or an official doc/source which talks about such sensitive matters? If so, please enlighten us. Or else stop spreading such figments of imagination…
Hey i dont think they guy above telling would be of pure imagination.
Logically think.It cant be just pure random as the application will be from different profession
I believe game over for non-AD/PP for both VT and CA. Better luck next time guys. And this was last visit for me on this very useful portal.
Question: My OPT will expire on May 15 and I haven’t heard anything yet and my SEVIS record hasn’t changed. What happens when the OPT expires and the status remains unchanged?
Hey guys, I did two applns and got receipts for both. AD/RP/VT and AD/PP/CA
Congrats!!!
Thanks. Meru Telugu vaada? Why do ppl from other states in India compete with us? I already see telugus taking over all major IT jobs in America. Let’s keep referring our Telugu bros and make sure not to slip any job to some stupid Tamil or Hindi guy. Jai Telengana!
One more sleep night and agony and I can tell this is taking a toll on my health. Hate the feeling…. Crying myself to sleep again. Good night fellow members
I completely feel you…I have started to reluctantly and painfully think about my exit plan, have to sell/trash everything basically. Maybe in 10 years I can come back if my brother starts a sibling green card application now. Chin up brother where are you originally from?
h1bslaughteragain, you really need to grow up and face the facts! It is not over yet and even if you do not get selected, it is not the end of the world. Please start looking at plan B. Everyone knows that there are more people who will not be selected than the lucky ones! The system sucks, but we can’t do anything about it. Just grow up, stop feeling sorry for yourself and stop expecting people on an internet forum to make you feel better. Everyone already has enough to deal with, so please do not add your whining to the list!
Hi Friends – I am new to this forum. Does any one help me with regular process (Not premium processing) status and their Applications are picked in lottery?
Hi Friends – I am new to this. Does any help me any regular process (Not premium processing) Applications are received any Confirmation and picked in lottery?
No, many of us are waiting for the same… hold on till 2nd week of May…
Sri
Regular / Non Premium seems like not started ,
wait till next week ( if cheque gets cashed — employer/ attorney will know about this)
or Wait till mid may for actual receipt to come by mail / letter
Non-AD/PP/VT… any hopes?
I don’t want to discourage you but I don’t think now we have any chance for PP/non-AD. BTW I am also on the same boat.
Ram
keep hopes alive till start of next week and afterwards too
( Regular still not started, so keep hope!)
All the best !!
Hi,
My check got cleared on monday. no receipt # as of now.
Friends
Looks like PP is completed.
One of the Law firm data-
***UPDATE 4/21/15 – As of this morning, we have received receipts for:
54% of California AD PP
33% of California Bach PP
No receipts for Regular Processing cases filed at the California Service Center
71% of Vermont AD PP (major increase from yesterday)
36% of Vermont Bach PP (also increased from yesterday)
No receipts for Regular Processing cases filed in Vermont
From where did you get these numbers?
Do you have a legit link for this?
Guys its been 3 years i had been trying for H1b. I did 2 masters to be in status. I have seen people who had done 3 masters. The reason i am posting here is that my H1B got picked in the lottery. I can understand the pressure every one if going through. Spread the word saying not to apply more than 1. So that we all have more chances of winning the lo terry. Always have Plan B. All the best. Dont forget that someone loves you very much..
By the Way AD/PP/VER
when you did your two masters, how did you afford them. were you working FT on cpt??
Sullivan university – KY
Congrats!! All the best to you… You are loved too for the encourgement..
Kanna … You rock it.. Mind it!
No one confirmed if you sevis record states cap gap extended 9/30 pending uscis case status. Does that mean my friend is selected, He dint get the receipt number.
Also anyone whose OPT is expiring before October 1st 2015, does the OPT automatically get extended till September 9/30 or only those who got selected
Hey I just got the email from the lawyer that i was selected for the lottery. The receipt was dated April 20th. When i called SEVIS service center last Friday, they told me that my status is pending. So I am pretty sure if you status has been either pending or updated, that means you got it.
Anyone got update from Cognizant
No visas for cognizant, infosys or tcs or any fraudsters this year.
Who told you CTS Infy TCS or any other IT company is fraudster? They file visa for less than 10% of their work force because they need to maintain rotation for running projects. One case of .001% visas misused once in years of H1b doesn’t mean all other 5-6% getting picked in lottery are fradsters. A hefty sum was paid for it, probably million times more than what was saved from that visa. They file only 1 visa per person and are given a fair chance. Most of them are atleast 4-5 years of experienced in IT industry and a thorough background check is done to be eligible for VISA within the company. They don’t crib about AD people getting a higher chance so why are you spitting vemon at them. When you file for LOTTERY, you should be mentally ready to accept the fact that it is YOUR luck which will decide whether YOU will get selected or not.
For some saying they are AD and are more rightful people to stay in US, I guess there is a reason why you are put in lottery system. US doesn’t want all of you!
So guys, keep your options open and hope for the best. This is not end of the world! Let your fate decide your future.
Anyone from Minnesota still waiting?
mera number kab aayega
any hope for reg/pp/vt
Come on man, its not even started. Please dont ask anything just for the sake of it, It should start certainly in next week with full fledge, good luck…:)
What a man!
I got my receipt number today for Non-AD/PP/CA case. The receipt number is dated 17th April. So guys please don’t lose help as there may be delay in notification for many cases.
I hope something similar happens with me….. I am also non-AD/PP
My employer is in San Francisco, I am guessing visa center will be CA.
Where is your employer?
Mine is Palo Alto based. Hope you also get soon.
you stay in US or outside US?
(I am from India.)
I mean you received it on april 21 in US time or Indian or something else?
Is the delay from your employer or from USCIS ?
Not sure of but I guess it’s uscics or the post.
Not sure but I guess it’s Uscics or the post.
Any hope remins for AD/PP/VT?? None in my company has been picked so far.. Any comments will be highly appreciated
My employer applied for 30 but no receipts yet from Vermont center.
Mine Non AD / PP / VT
Any update on AD/RP?
Team,
Thank you for your support over last three years.
Selected in lottery .Mine is Reg/PP/VT.
mine was Reg/PP/VT Always.
Company : BIG4
Lawyer updated on portal. No Email received.
Receipt detail Start : On April 20, 2015, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EAC1513750848, and emailed you a receipt notice. It is being processed at our Vermont Service Center location.
sorry its EAC1513750846
Any one applied for second time and still waiting ?
Yes, still waiting
Yes I am waiting too:(
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Non AD/ PP / VT
hello there.. praying..
Any hope left for AD/PP/VT?? I checked with my DSO and he confirmed that my SEVIS record hasn’t been changed…
My mind is telling me that I should lose hope while my heart is telling me that I shouldn’t lose faith in God. Many of us came to this country to study and we have already invested a lot.. It is so hard and I don’t think I’ve ever been through something as nearly harsh as this process… All the hatd work to gradute, hard work to find a job, and hard work to do a great job at work is coming down to random lottery.
Good luck everybody and everything happen for a reason
Same here, checked the Sevis record couple of hours back – no change:-( (ad/PP/VT) second attempt
No direction going ahead 🙁
Is CPT a solid option??
It is a good option; however wait for some time, good luck…:)
I would rather play lotto 4 times a day and win within next year.
Could you confirm if this is your last attempt?
For us who have been investing a lot of money for school in the US and sacrifying our lives to get this far it’s not fair at all . I am trying not to think about it , I can go through this stress again . Let’s just hope God will do the best for us wether we got selected or not . I do not understand people in this website . They think getting selected in this freaking lottery is like going to heaven . This system is not fair and for that reason I won’t let this lottery kill me . At this point I am trying to get to plan B which is going back home with no worries
Another day goes by, with no freaking luck….. Everyone around has been getting receipts…. Congrats to all… Maybe this was never meant to be for me.
Congratulations to all those who received updates. Sigh!!!
I feel you.. it is a pain to wait for the results.
I think waiting is what makes it worse.. if we get to know on day 1 if we are in or out it would have been great.
But you know this lottery makes us realise that life is very random and everything is like a lottery, we only seem to have partial control over it.
We can’t pick our looks, brains, parents etc..
Luck plays a big factor..
I am in the same situation as you bro, just hang in there. I wish you good luck.
Same feeling and it’s even more annoying when people around you are discussing about RFE’s
and their multiple petitions!!!!
Screw them !!!