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 ?
Employer received receipt in mail today. Good luck to the rest
WHere in CA are your employer located?
It is not that employer should be located in CA. My employer is in Illinois, see uscis.gov/i-129-addresses to see which state should send where.
Game over for me. Checks not cashed and no sevis updates as of today. This is my second year not getting through the lottery. had only 1 application both the times. Either I am dumb for being righteous and putting in only 1 application or the lottery hates me.
I am not cut out to be sad for more than a day. Whatever it is I am moving on:)
Same here..it’s disheartening:-/
Second attempt for me too 🙁 Not sure whom to blame, system/my luck/ more than 200k petitions. I am just drawing blank.
I hear you. Same here.
Sorry Guys, Was in your situation till 2 days back, got to know I was picked in Lottery. I didnt get it last year n had to join a cpt university and get back to work. I totally understand your pain, Wish you guys get it, but yeah chances are less now. Please work on your plan B. Good Luck and pray hard that you still get it this year, else its gonna be tough to stay back here and attend uni and also work, but its manageable I did for close to a year now and will continue till September.
Wish there is some kind of a better way to choose the petitions atleast for AD guys. Lots of AD ppl have done multiple. #Brutallottery
Can you throw some light on which university you attended and how did you go about selecting the university?
What do you mean by “join a CPT university” – how does that work? I am AD but looks like missed H1B this year, and OPT expires next February. Any information is appreciated.
If you are already AD and OPT expires, your only option is going to higher degree so that CPT and OPT is renew, Im talking about going to PhD. Those school they mention probably not works for you.
I am already under CPT! I guess the only option for me is to go back.
@others, there are lot of universities which give CPT from day one. Just research in your respective state and you should find one.
If I do that, and my STEM extension expires at the end of Jan, and get onto CPT, that would mean a new I-20 right? So if my employer files for H1 again in 2016, are there no repercussions whatsoever?
No. No issues.
How does day 1 CPT work? I have seen some posts claiming it to be an abuse of F1 visa. Would the filing change? Can you please elaborate on that? I might have to do the same. Thank you.
You need to register as a full time student and apply for CPT at the same time. Your employer needs to sign a co-op agreement with the school. Just do some research on the univ/schools about the background etc. Should not be an issue. There is no other way out unless there is some meaningful reform for H1b (atleast for Masters students)
I am AD/PP/CA. Still waiting. How do you check SEVIS status?
Call/email your school DSO and give your SEVIS ID.
Guys/gals:
1. Check cashed -> Your petition was picked up.
2. Change in SEVIS -> Your petition was picked up.
STOP ASKING THE SAME FU*KING QUESTION 8 MILLION TIMES.
ps: congratulations.
You mean, if I see a change in my status on SEVIS, I can be hundred percent sure that I am picked in the lottery?
If I get H1B Approval notice by email, Does that mean I am selected in the lottery ?
Lol. Good one man
Through h1b case Can I get a L1 visa? Non-AD /PP / CA
Got receipt in mail today from my employer. California USCIS.
Received receipt from my employer in the morning.Mine was a regular processing with Advance degree.
Congrats! Was the notice an email or a mail?
It was through mail.My employer received mail.
He said “regular processing”, so by mail.
Congrats. Can you let me know where your attorney office is? trying to figure out how long it takes for the receipt to reach.
Its in Chicago i guess.
me too.
EY AD/PP/CA still waiting… No update on Egan Tracker
+1. Any EY got response?
EY +1 pp/adv/VSC. no update on Egan
Same here non ad pp no response or update yet
Hey,
I have applied for H1 with AD/PP/CA. What does the SEVIS status ‘Pending’ mean ?
I am on OPT with the OPT STEM extension kicking on teh last week of March 2015.
Thanks.
How do you check SEVIS status?
AD/RP – My SEVIS was updated, but no receipt , Nothing from Employer ..Can i say that I was picked up for lottery for 100% SURE??
People say, that if you are not picked in the lottery, there is no action on your case by uscis. I guess any change is a good sign. Unless there is some other processing of your case going on (i.e. you applied for OPT STEM extensions).
My Employer informed me that the check got cashed. Does that mean that my petition was selected in the lottery or should I not assume that? Somebody, please advice on the same?
Thank you
HopefulAD
Yep, you were picked. Congrats, buddy!
Enjoy, it got selected in lottery.
Thank you very much. It was my second and last attempt. Did not make the lottery in 2014. I would have had to leave my job if I hadn’t got it this time.
Does the employer write the cheque to lawyer or USCIS ?
This has been asked and asnwered 8 million times on this forum.
you have been picked up.. congrats.
Hey folks,
My wife just received I-797C in mail, haven’t seen the document myself yet. Does it mean good news? AD/RP/CA
Well, i-797C could be for any reason. You might have to see the document to understand it. As per the website;
“I-797C, Notice of Action, to a customer in order to communicate information related to notices of:
receipt,
rejection,
transfer,
re-open, and
appointment “
Thanks,
I asked her to email me the copy, it’s the receipt related to change of status for H4. Looks good so far.
Good news? don’t know..is she pregnant?
As far as lottery goes, yes I-797C is the receipt notice indicating that you got selected in the lottery.
pregnant ? kuchh bhi Sandhya
No , she is not.. It’s
Got a confirmation from Fragomen just now. I am non AD/PP/CA. I think there is still hope. Receipts are still coming in.
congrats. was your sevis updated too?
Congrats…! When did your employer get receipt.? is that email or post.?
Non-AD/PP /CA. Waiting to hear something from Fragomen.
Where is your employer?
Congrats! I am still waiting for update from Fragomen. Does Fragoment site show updated status under “Milestone” tab?
Hi,
I’m AD/PP/CA and have been waiting desperately for it. Still no update. Losing hope. Checks were issued by the attorney’s firm so no way could I find out if the checks has been cashed.
Same here , called DSO Sevis status is active. Game over for 2015.
Yeah, I called them yesterday. SEVIS still active.
AD/PP/CSC- Still waiting. We have one more day. Receipts are still coming in
AD/PP/CA second time. I think we are done for this year 🙁 totally unfair.
From Deloitte, Fragomen informed that H-1B:Received email notification of H-1B receipt notice from USCIS Premium Processing Unit. All the best guys. Got lucky the second time having missed last time.
are you AD/PP/VT?
My checks got cleared this morning! Seems like I am in. HR just confirmed!
California Service Center
Non-AD, Regular
Nothing from the attorney yet.
yes, you are selected
Good to see that non Ad/ Rp started
I am waiting for one from VSC : non ad/ rp ,
wish me good luck.
Good luck man! I really hope you get it. The stress over the last few weeks was unbearable.
I am seeing lot of people waiting for their receipts.
I can understand your position,since i was in the same couple of days before.So I am hearing many california nonad/pp reiceipts are trickling in yesterday/today…I know 4 people got their receipts from l1 to h1 from BAL.So dont loose hopes guys.be confident Always ready to face anything comes on your way.
How the hell Do you get your receipt to your house?
I thought it only goes to employer and attorney.Someone said It came to my home adress.
Any Non-AD/RG/VT recieved anything?
sounds like AD/RG people are recieving mails,which means they already started sending out on Tue/weds if mail takes 1 or 2 days to be delivered.
Why can’t you live your life in India and go through your routine life. Many AD people are already working here. Because of you we are losing our jobs and hopes.
Try for some other job if u have advance degree!!!!!
because of you ( AD) , a lot of american Citizens are losing job.
India Calling — come back to India, Modi’s achey din started
Kuch din toh gujaroo Gujrat ..aah , India mein 🙂
AD/PP/CA second time – given up 🙁
When Rp process start?
I guess 200k out of 230k is indian..If every year 50k indians immigrate into US,maybe it’s time to move Europe :)LoL
Well,If each of them files 5 applications,of course you have no chance to survive here.
Well then it would be the best if they put quota per country on H1B applications similar to EB GC applications..
It would be better if it restricts to each company. TCS, Wipro, Infosys… every one misuses the quota. They should be shame for themselves.
EXACTLYYYY… Crazy.. OTher countries chances are ruined because of them..sighh
Exactly man .. Its high time that we get h1b to country quotas..
As an Indian myself, I’m equally frustrated. The govt should ban these shite tech companies from applying by the boat load for people back in India when there are several international students here who have a US education and have legitimate job offers. It’s truly messed up.
Feel you bro, USCIS should put us international students here priority.. it is unfair that we have lived here for years and spend money to this country especially for the education and got robbed by those applying multiple h1b abroad. sighh
Really? And what about second and third masters. Day 1 CPT etc? People applying to shady universities that has nothing to do with education and just act as visa tools? That is somehow ok? Fraud is everywhere mate. Just because you came here for AD does not give you any extra rights
If they do, would you come out of the keyboard racist closet?
Guys,
Why is this hatred towards Indians. I can understand your frustration in not getting through on lottery. But why blame the indians. I am employed with an IT firm in India. This line of business needs people working at client locations. Its imperative to understand not the entire team travels to US. But few of them who need to co-ordinate with others. So as long as the applications filed are going to be used by the IT firms, its legal and legitimate.
Now the next problem is the most funny one, Indian immigrant students swearing at the Indian IT firms. Of all the people they should understand the kind of financial developments that IT has got to my country. A lot of people can earn their bread working honestly. A lot of families have seen light because of this industry. And not a lot of people can dream of higher studies in US because of their financial constraints. The only way they can realize the dream of US is through hard work and when people like me who achieve a sponsor, I dont want to hear these things from you people.
The solution does not lie at banning the IT companies.
1) Why create this panic of filing only during march. Accept applications throughout the year. Scrutinize it all you want but accept throughout the year. Indian IT firms files visas to other countries only on need basis.
2) Multiple filing is legal. But atleast select one application only per person.
Despite all this hatred you show towards us, we wont show it back. I sincerely hope your applications get selected. I also hope USCIS brings about reforms to improve this process in the coming years.
2nd my second attempt at lottery. Feeling miserable. Student Loan $50K 🙁
I understand! Think of plan B like going to Canada! Its easy there! or prosti****n. Sell yourself at cheaper rate! lol make money while lying on your bed!
+1 for prostitution : That could work perfectly in SF. Craigslist Male-Male here I come.
Canada is in the works not sure I will get it.
Super freaked out right now.
My Employer got back to me communicating my checks got cleared.
Thanks
Good, congrats !
What is the process for applying to Canada ? Can you share some info ?
Same here..
I see couple of post about Non AD/RP/CA receipts.. Has VT started sending out RP receipts yet?
Now that RP receipts are coming, PP will still get preference in processing (those who are already notified). Does that mean sevis update to RP cases will also be late?
Non ad/rp anyone..any update??
People waiting for AD/RP
Just got an update from my DSO with the receipt number:
EAC151385XXXX
Looks like it was processed last friday…. no update from my employer yet!
May I know how you obtained that information from DSO. What to ask for specifically?
Ask them if there is any change of status on your SEVIS- they will know what you are looking for… they probably would have received many calls from many students with the same request.
Good luck
Hi guys,
I have doubt if we filled for two different companies but lottery picked up for only one application.Still there is a chance that we will receive RFE for multiple application?Please answer.
but why you filled through 2 companies? you****…no word for you.
You will be rejected as you tried to cheat the system by multiple fillings and screwed someone else chance. WE DONT NEED YOU HERE IN USA. go back!
You will get RFE for both employers and will get rejected…My word..it happened previously with one guy….RIP.
Why are u cursing me.I am just asking doubt.Is that means I filled for multiple applications.Just asking question is not bad.Please don’t make me feel bad like this.
Sahil
No rfe for the unselected one
Hope no RFE for even the selected one — if all docs are proper .
@Vi,
Thanks for ur reply.
why are you filling more than applications. Because people like you other people miss lottery. and USCIS is overwhelmed with so many applications. * Abusive words *
I didn’t do it.I just asked question.please don’t mistake me.
@ saih1b
Its perfectly legal to have multiple application from different employers, so not worry on that part if you are genuine.
As I said above if either one picked or both picked then you don’t have to worry in either cases unless your documents are legitimate and clean.
If you got RFE then there could be any reason and you will have to provide requested doc to USCIS.
I hope this helps. Good Luck…
Thank you so much for your kind reply.
Based on the blogs and comments,my assumptions are;
25% of PP and 75%RP are selected.So Basically 20k pp candidates are selected.Dont lose hope when people comment about their reciepts.This platform is most likely 1-2percent of people who are selected.So there are plent of more reciepts which will be send out. most likely PP will be over tomorrow or next week. Vermont seems slower than other centers but if you are PP you should get it by tomorrow or till may1st.If not make a plan B,don’t wait too long.
I thought RP only get receipts in mail but people comment about recieving reciepts by email.Is that right?
My attorney received my receipt notice by regular mail.
Thank you so much for this data.
I can still be hopeful now…Thanks a lot
I had lost hopes seeing other RP people getting it. I’m Non AD/PP/CA
notified by accounting this morning that check got cashed!
Congrats! Got cashed today?
picked, AD/RP/CSC ,Employer confirmed that check cashed today.. to my surprise there hasnt been an update to my SEVIS status
When you say employer does it mean your HR
yes.. HR contacted the finance guys in the company and they provided the info..
Do we still get receipts once they start premium processing?
Please answer.. 🙁
Distribution of regular processing receipts and premium processing of applications goes in parallel. Come on man…
Oh I thought they start premium processing only after they are done issuing premium receipts. So u mean they will issue premium receipts even after April 27th?
Yes, but very slim chances. That is what my attorney told me. BTW mine is AD/PP/VT
This wait is killing me.. i just wanna know if i got through or not as i have very little time to execute my second plan .. 🙁
Yes we can… Keep the faith… for VT anything can possible as they have delays in issuing receipts…
I am AD/RP/CSC and got my receipt notice from my attorney this afternoon.
Notice date: April 17, 2015
Received date: April 13, 2015
All the best to everybody.
Receipt number: WAC1513752881
when did your petition reach USCIS?
It should have reached on April 1.
You attorney office is also in California or somewhere else??
Why does VT keep having problems in issuing receipts every year.. ?
Don’t know, but at least it keeps some hope….
Do we still get receipts once they start processing?
I cannot see why not?
AD/RP.. Backup plan after STEM OPT expires? mine is expiring 1st week of june. Any colleges offering CPT from day 1? Can i enroll for CPT from day 1 and work in a different state as the university ?
Yes buddy, you can work from the first day of CPT. I had been in the same situation last year. But you have no reason to think on backup plans yet, you are RP, you should get it in cuple of weeks, Good luck…:)
Hey can you please share some info on university that do that. Not full name but some info state 1st word or something
harrisburg institute of scienece and technology
Hi, my sevis hasnt been updated nor checks cashed.. that is why i was thinking of backup :(.. with regard to harrisburg, how is the course work and can i work in chicago? It would be nice to chat with you, if you could gimme ur email/ any other contact.
Apparently, I am working in Chicago as well my friend, You can surely work anywhere in US, you just have to go to school once weekend per month to attend classes, thats it, but again, stay positive man, you gonna get h1…:)
NO YOU CANNOT WORK LEGALLY IN STATE ON DAY 1 WITH CPT.
These institutions are very shady and are already on radar. And you will have HUGE issue when you apply for Green Card. DO NOT CUT THE CORNER.
INSTEAD OF ASKING OTHER, DO REASEARCH ON YOUR SELF AND ASK YOUR DSO. THIS BLOG IS NOT YOUR LEGAL ADVISOR AND WILL LEAD YOU TO DECISION, THAT YOU WILL REGRET LATER.
So what option do you suggest MR/Mrs AD/RP???
Back your bags, go home and start a fresh life???
When you dont agree with something, say “I do not Agree”, you have no rights in defaming something…
There is nothing wrong in defaming something that is illegal. And yes, going back to India, or wherever you are from, and later on trying to find a job using the advanced degree you have, and applying for H1 next year is an option.
Hi, I am also working in Chicago, which university do you think we can enroll in? I am AD RP
And all of this is somehow more “moral” and “legal” than someone paying for H1, and / or applying through multiple petitions? I did not, before you start hammering me. Just wanted to say that AD folks doing stuff like second masters day 1 CPT is as much of a fraud as non AD guys going with consultancies.
Any one from Bell Systems Inc.?
My attorney just advised that VT has delays in issuing receipts.. There might be some more hope for PP cases beyond tomorrow.
any latest receipt number for VT?
AD/PP/CA still waiting for the receipt. Check not cashed out just checked with my lawyer. Do you think I should loose all hope 🙁
people hang in there RP results are pouring out
i am AD/RP/VSC heard they got my receipt, but for some reason they told me not to worry about the no. and i dont even have the receipt no.
* poker face*
if in case somethings doesn’t work out, any idea how i can transfer H1B without receipt no.
I am assuming that it is your employer who does not want to share the receipt number with you……..if thats the case then you can call your university international office and request them to give you the receipt number.
Guys try to listen to the first 3:30mins.
This can have a profound effect on you.
H1b is just a part of your life. May be a big part but still, it’s just a part.
http://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_kay_if_i_should_have_a_daughter
I just heard from my lawyer that two AD Regular Processing Vermont receipts have come through. No CA receipts yet. I am talking all Regular processing here. I am still waiting for mine. At this point in time, all i can do is pray to God that good news will come through sooner than later! He is great and he will hear me out this time!!!
PJ ante pilla zamindar ah bayya?
Good to see some humor here 🙂
Any receipt update for AD/PP/VT? any hopes ?
me too waiting mine is also AD/PP/VT
Me too… AD/PP/VT
Waiting and waiting and waiting
+1.. I heard that there are some delays in VT in issuing receipts… This might mean that we should stay hopeful until next week.
++++1
Hi i am AD/PP/VT as well .. and i so hope there is still some chance .. but it seems so unlikely now .. this news of delays at VT looks like we are trying to give ourselves false hopes 🙁
may this be true but i will not count on it
Non ad pp still waiting…..
me too ad/pp/vt waiting
sevis active, checks not cleared
I am waiting tooooo. Losing hope every hour……Help me……
Same here…Waiting and hoping is all we can do at this point
I haven’t heard from my lawyer/employer yet.
I don’t know how lawyers can see if the check is cashed.I mean your employer sends your filling fee.Also how does your lawyer get an email reciept if you are RP.
I m non-AD/RP.I Believe AD will send out first then non-AD for Regular. So we have two more weeks.
PP will most likely be over tomorrow.
I have been here for 9 years and I’m opt ext.I have to get it.
God is on our side,Hard work will pay off.BE Patient.
Still waiting. Any good news? Does any one know the L1 process well? Planning on plan B. This kind of w8ting is killing me
@AD/RP: Dude u still have time. Wait at least for few more days.
Well. Get a good plan B can release some stresses. 🙂 till keep parying for myself and all the people here.
L1 is intra company transfer. There are two kinds. One for managers, and one for technical folks with specialized knowledge. However, the primary condition is that you need to be working for at least a year at a non US branch of your company in the preceding three years, before applying for L1. i.e. you can’t apply for L1 if you are, and have been staying in USA for a long time / or never worked for the non US branch of a US company. Since you are AD, and in USA for some time now, you are not likely to pass the criteria for an L1 visa. A typical example of L1 is IBM USA filing for an IBM India employee. You can’t just join IBM USA directly from USA, and ask them for an L1.
Well. Can I transfer to the branch outside U.S. AND work for a year and then apply L1 to come back?
Yes you can. Of course it will be time again to apply for an H1 again by then. But, yes, you can apply for an L1 as a backup. You need to consider that unless the current memo takes things back to the way they were in 2009 or so, an L1B requires proof of real specialized knowledge, which is not required for an H1.
I am also second time AD/PP/VT. Still waiting.
Non AD/ Regular process BAL : Any one received receipt.
Waiting for the same!!
Whether your attorney is BAL???
yes
Great just in case of you receive any update please share it. mine is in vermont center. Heidi is the attorney
sure.Best wishes
I am also waiting from Bal……Non AD/RP.
Alright. Good luck!
I am in US on H4 now . My check cashed and received receipt yesterday . Does that mean petition is approved or just picked from lottery . Still RFE possible ?
Picked from lottery.. Congrats
In my opinion, if you are AD, most of you will be picked. Let’s do calculation: how many accredited, non-profit universities does each state have, no more than 5 in average, right? So, don’t worry and keep faith. In addition, best wishes for non-AD too.
seriously ??!!
Can u share your receipt number??
Don’t talk crap…….learn what is probability?
My employer just emailed me with my receipt number. I was confused because I knew I am RP. I don’t believe that AD/RP can receive mail at this time. I emailed back to ask if they received mail, and they said yes. Hope that everyone will be lucky.
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man.. people love you here ! you are an h1b celebrity …… people want to see you.
His H1B gott picked in the lottery. he’s a happy man now!
OH god, I am in office and cud not control my laugh reading this.
Stress buster 🙂
Checks issued for H1B got cashed out.. Can i say that I was picked up for lottery for 100% SURE?? – Non-AD/ PP/ VT
when was the cheque cashed?
you are giving me hopes again 😛
cashed out yesterday 11:00 am CT
just 2.5 hours back.
Thank you 🙂
where is your employer? (Mine is in San Francisco, so probably my center is CA)
mine is in Alabama.. motor manufacturing company..
so.. check cashed out means 100% sure for lottery picked up?? I haven’t got any call from my lawyer though
only USCIS can use that cheque. So you are through 🙂
Congrats 🙂