If you were one of the unlucky ones not picked in whopping 233,000 H1B 2016 Lottery Applications , you might be already wondering when is the next H1B season going to start. Also, some of you may be studying in US and some working abroad and planning to work in US next year. This page will be constantly updated with the latest details and commonly asked questions around the next upcoming H1B Visa fiscal year of 2017 season news and updates.
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- H1B 2017 season start date ?
- H1B Cap for FY 2017- Regular ? Masters ?
- H1B 2017 Predictions? Lottery?
- H1B Lottery Myths ?
- How to plan for H1B FY 2017 ?
- How to find H1B Sponsors for FY 2017 ?
- What is H1B Fee ? Details
- Any impact of Comprehensive Immigration Reform(CIR) on H1B
- What is H1B LCA
- H1B 2017 Premium Processing
- H1B 2017 Case Tracker
- Latest News Update of H1B 2017
- When is the next H1B Season ?
- Sample H1B Reject Notices for FY 2017
When will the H1B visa 2017 season start ? Date ?
Short answer April 1st 2016. Typically, USCIS will start to accept petitions for the next fiscal year starting from April 1st of the previous fiscal year. USCIS fiscal year is from October 1st to September 30th. So, for H1B quota of fiscal year 2017, which starts from October 1st, 2017, USCIS would typically accept applications from April 1st, 2016. The H1B Visa 2016 season started on April 1st of 2015. Also, in the H1B Rejected Notices of 2016, USCIS mentioned that, the non-selected candidates can file H1B petitions for FY 2017 on or after April 1st, 2016.
USCIS announced on March 16th, 2016 that they will accept FY 2017 petitions from April 1st, 2016. Read Summary of USCIS press release FY 2017 .
Also, we have written an article summarizing on What to expect in H1B FY 2017 Season
What is H1B 2017 Cap ? What are the H1B 2017 Quota numbers ? Regular vs Masters ?
If you new to H1B, I suggest you read All about H1B Visa Cap- Regular vs Masters. In simple terms H1B cap is a congressional mandated maximum number of petitions that USCIS can accept in a year. As of now, below are the H1B cap number for fiscal year 2017. The below numbers are confirmed in press release by USCIS on Mar 16, 2016.
- Regular H1B Quota : 65,000
- H1B Master’s Degree Quota ( only US Master 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.
There have been many discussions around change in H1B cap numbers by Obama administration since 2013. The planned proposal was to increase the regular quota cap to 110,000 and Masters quota to 25,000. No changes for FY 2017, the above numbers of 65,000 and 20,000 are officially confirmed by USCIS in their press release.
What is H1B Visa 2017 Prediction? Will there be Lottery again for FY 2017
Update : USCIS Updated on April 12th, 2016 that they have received over 236,000 petitions for FY 2017 quota and the lottery was completed on April 9th.
Looking at the past trend of H1B season in the past three years, we could very likely have lottery for FY 2017. Last year for FY 2016 quota, there were 233,000 applications. We have done a detail analysis with the H4 Visa EAD rule in place considering the economy, students graduating, OPT news, etc. You should read article H1B Visa 2017 Lottery Prediction News, results, Date .
If H1B lottery, will there be any preference in lottery for Large companies ? Premium Processing
Well, no preference for anyone, all are treated equally, including premium processing. There are many such misconceptions about lottery process, we have compiled a list of such myths and criteria, you should read Myths of H1B Lottery, Criteria
When to plan for H1B visa 2017 Application ? How soon ? What should be the strategy ?
It is never too late to start planning for your H1B 2017 season. If you plan to work in US on H1B visa in the next coming fiscal year, below are some suggestions based on your situation.
- F1 Student in USA : If you are studying on F1 visa and about to graduate in next one year, you should seriously look at finding an internship or co-op at companies that can sponsor your H1B visa. You can search for H1B Sponsors in a particular area using our H1B Sponsors Search Tool and try to get an internship to work there on CPT or OPT after you graduate. This is a strategic move and will require sometime, so plan well.
- Professional from outside USA : If you are a working professional outside US, planning to work in US on H1B, your best bet is to find Multinational companies that have major US presence and secure a job there, so that you can position internally for applying to H1B visa, when the season starts. This is a very strategic decision, you need to carefully assess your options, speak to the company if such options exist and then only choose it.
- Other H4, L1 Visas : If you are on these visas, your best bet is to find companies just like I mentioned for F1 students that sponsor H1B visas and start interviewing and keeping the conversation going so that you can ask them to file H1B when the season starts.
We have put together a Step by Step Plan on How to apply for H1B 2017 Quota
How do I find a H1B Visa Sponsor – The most asked million dollar question ?
If you are student in the US, it is very straight forward, you find the list of H1B Sponsoring companies using the tool in an area as I mentioned above and get an internship in one of them so that they can sponsor your H1B visa. Unlike, if you are coming from outside US, it can be tricky. If you work for an Multinational company ( MNC), then they will have some internal process to pick the candidates and then process H1B visa for them…The other option that has been used and abused is the consulting companies route…Many a times, the H1B aspirants approach a body shop IT consulting company to file H1B for them and they apply for the same. It gets nasty with the body shop consulting companies. The comments on this H1B Companies Reviews article are quite eye opening. I advise, you beware of the consulting companies and avoid fraud. Also, WE as RedBus2US do NOT provide any guidance or assistance or sponsor anything. If someone claims that, it is pure fraud and they are trying to trick you, we are not responsible for that. Please be careful. Anyways, for various other options , You may read article How to find H1B 2017 Sponsors
What is the H1B visa 2017 filing fee ? Is it same or any changes ?
It changed slightly this year with the Omnibus Bill passed in December 2015, that will increase the H1B filing fee by $4000 for FY 2017, until 2025 for certain companies that have over 50 employees and have more than 50% of their employees as H1B or L1 visa holders in USA. Check USCIS Guidelines on H1B Fee increase. Depending on the size of the company, the H1B filing fee can vary anywhere from $1,600 USD to $7,400 USD + Attorney Fee. There are various fees components that make up this number range, for more details Read Summary of H1B Filing Fee 2017 – Who pays for What ? . Below is a high level summary. Also, one key change is that, there was $2000 USD additional filing fee as per Public Law 111-230, this law expired on Sep 30, 2015 and that is not included anymore.
| H1B Fee Component | Fee in USD |
| Base filing fee | $325 |
| AICWA Fee | $750 or $1,500 |
| Fraud prevent & detection fee | $500 |
| Fee based on Public Law 114-113 ( if applicable) | $4000 |
| Premium processing fee (Optional) | $1,225 |
| Immigration Attorney Fee | Varies from $500 to $3000 |
What about Comprehensive Immigration Reform(CIR) and Obama Executive Actions for H1B 2017 Quota Increase ?
There has been many articles and discussions since 2013 around immigration reform by President Obama and changes around and some like below have been discussed in the last couple of years, nothing moved significantly.
- 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 ( Part of this came up as the fee increase in Omnibus Bill )
- Additional H1B rules to avoid H1B Visa fraud by employers
- Mandatory LCA posting for 30 days before it is certified.
The current status on all of the above are basically “No updates”, there are no set deadlines for any of them and none of these are happening for FY 2017. You may read Summary of CIR Changes to H1B . Officially as per press release on March 16, 2016, the H1B cap is confirmed to be 65,000 for regular and 20,000 for masters…hence, no changes.
What is LCA for H1B Visa ? Processing times ?
LCA is a form that has to be filed with US Dept of Labor and get it certified before filing H1B petition with USCIS. It has to be sent along with H1B Package to USCIS. It has all the relevant information about the job position like wage, location, title, etc. It takes about 7 working days for processing of the LCA by US Dept of Labor (DOL). You can read complete details at Why is LCA Needed for H1B – Processing Time, Salary
USCIS Updated in their original press release on March 16, 2016 that the premium processing will begin no later than May 16, 2016. But, on April 22nd, they updated that the premium processing for FY 2017 will begin on May 12th, 2016. What it means is that the official 15 calendar day SLA for premium processing petitions will be starting from 12th. USCIS may process the petitions early as well, but officially their clock starts on that day.
H1B 2017 Case Tracker :
Did you apply for FY 2017 ? We have put together a tracker along with good graphs for analysis. It is completely anonymous as we do not capture your case number or any personal information. It is community contributed data, the more you add, the better for everyone, including You !
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Most Recent News of FY 2017 H1B
Below is the most recent news regarding H1B 2017 season. You can check the updates page as indicated below for the full history and details.
- July 8th, 2016 ( Official ) : USCIS released a press note today indicating that they have completed returning all the petitions that were not selected in the H1B lottery for FY 2017. Read More details here
- May 2nd, 2016 ( Official Update ) : USCIS updated that data entry is complete for selected petitions in lottery. if you were selected, you should receive receipt notices in 2 to three weeks. If not, the chances are very slim to get selected. You should look at your plan B. Read H1B Data Entry Complete Article for full details
- April 22nd, 2016 : (Official Update) USCIS Updated that they will start premium processing from May 12th, instead of May 16th.
- April 12th, 2016 – 6:30 PM EST : Official Update : USCIS released a press note that H1B lottery was completed on April 9th and they received over 236,000 petitions for FY 2017 quota. Read Press Release Summary
- April 12th, 2016 – 11:50 AM CST ( Unofficial Update ) : It is reported on blog by attorney ( immigrationgirl ) that they have received about 40 email receipts of Premium Processing. What it means is that USCIS has already conducted lottery. We will keep you posted with updates. If I am not wrong, they are just drafting the press release now.
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When is the next H1B Season ?
The next H1B season starts on April 1st, 2017. Wondering about your next chance for H1B and various details about the next H1B season, check out H1B Visa 2018 FAQs
Sample H1B Reject Notices for FY 2017 ?
USCIS has started to mail out the reject notices for FY 2017 petitions that were not picked in lottery. It says that the start date for next year H1B season is April 1, 2017. You can check out the Sample Reject Notice for FY 2017, Details
We have many more FAQs around H1B Visa 2017. We will continue to keep updating the page with latest news and updates regarding FY 2017. Bookmark this page and keep checking for updates.
Today case denied after RFE. it was Premium processing.
RFE responded : oct 28 case status updated Nov01, denied Nov10
@Saurabh , Any chance of to reappeal. can u pls help me on this with your views. seems RFE related to my employer. dnt know what exactly it was.
me too same situation, consultancy applied to me with in house project, so it got denied after RFE, so they re opened(MTR) the case , but no response so far…
Regardless, TRUMP came, so no hopes, he will restrict H1B’s like he will propose wage 100k for h1b holders, so no company recruits h1b holders , eventually ppl dont go USA, that is the strategy behind that….
@rk
when did they opened MTR.. can u pls respond to discuss on it… or u can email me
@ rk
so i dnt know what is MTR .. is this a kind of appeal. if yes when did they appeal again for your case
@rk
when did they opened MTR.. can u pls respond to discuss on it… or u can email me
My case is also denied after rfe but my employer told they will not appeal as per the company policy. Is there any other way
even mine got denied on Sep10.. one of most frustrating news in my life time.. waiting for 6months with patience.. but i feel bad after it got denied.. Not sure wat is the reason..i read for one of post on Nov9 name Kumar.
he posted that his petition got denied, but USICS themselves re-opned n process means with out employer intervention.. not sure but he is too lucky..
is there any way to get reopen or appeal
Vinayak,
Myne also Denied after RFE on nov1st 2016.
My employer looking for reappeal.
Not sure will it works or not?
Hi Saurabh,
I filed my H1B visa through company A and it’s picked up in lottery.Got the receipt number from them.Now,the status is showing as RFE on USCIS site.
Please suggest if H1B visa can be transferred to company B if the status is in RFE from company A.
I am in USA on H4 visa and wants to change my status from H4 to H1.
Shivani..it can’t be transferred when its in RFE…it can be transferred once the case is approved.
Even I have posted the same question few days back..got the above reply.
Since you are on already on H4..not sure exactly.
Not possible for a transfer when it is on RFE state. Once it is approved, you can transfer.
But did you file COS(change of status) also ? if COS is filed then legally u should immediately start working on company A upon H1 approval. Once you get adequate payslips with company A, you can change to company B. If COS is not filled, you are safe. once you get approval, you can transfer to company B.
The key thing is you need to submit payslips to prove your status for h1b transfer. If your current status is H4, payslips of your spouse.
if it is H1(COS in this case), your recent payslips on h1b.
Hi RedBus team,
I have question related to stamping. My Petition got approved for XYZ Location in USA. LCA has XYZ address mentioned same in I797B. Now client said that I have to work from ABC location in different state in USA.
While going for stamping what should I mention in DS160 form?
If I have mentioned new address ABC in DS 160, do I require Amendment petition filed and approved or New LCA would be enough here ?
What could be best and quick way to get VISA stamped for new work location ABC in USA?
Could you please help with situation here ?
FYI, the H1B is based on your client and client_location. Any change in that might need new LCA and amendment (close to applying new H1B). If you dont do that, you are violating law. I know a friend tried to do that got deported at point of entry.
With Drump, you will need to be more careful. Hope you understand !
Dear Saurav and team,
I have my SOW valid for 3 months , so got 1 year approval. Is the stamping based on petition validity ? If I will show Long term SOW at the time of stamping , will it be helpful to get more years?
Please suggest and your reply is always helpful to us.
Thanks
SD
My Status is still in received status.. is there still anyone out here in the same situation???
Yes there are few people who are still waiting as Recieved status.
My status changed from received to Notice Explaining USCIS’ Actions Was Mailed…..will it lead to rfe or denial??? Anyone who has experienced same
Hi Waiting, yes we have couple people got same status. share your email.
Contact at sahu9290@gmail.com
At the time of RFE, I’ve submitted a SOW which valids upto Nov’2017 and can be extended for 2 more years based on agreement, and my case got approved after that.
Now my project it getting changed with same client and same location with new MSA, the new MSA is also signed and valids upto Dec’2019.
During interview if I shows my new MSA will they questions me.
I appeared for interview today, they kept my passport and put me into administrative processing. The guy was asking about I797 approval, which ingave him orignal but he asked me that it should be on green paper however mine one was on white. He asked me to get it from my petitioner otherwise at port of entry they may refuse entry. Please advise which document he was asking because i was sure that the white document was orignal.
Its may be xerox copy not original, Original one may be in colored green and ash type color.
Experts correct me if i am Wrong.
Hello Nikki
Where in India you went for your visa interview and what all questions were asked?
Nikki,
If you had never been to USA, you will be issued I 797B form which is original and have a green tinge, otherwise you just have a duplicate copy of that. If you have a I 797 C, that is issued in white color and is intended to keep with and employer not for the employee.
Please ask your employer for original I797A/I797B copy, as it will have a detachable I-94 in 2nd portion.
Thank you much 🙂 can you please advice further list of documents i may carry and needing at POE please
Hi All, Did anyone has taken visa interview this week at hyderabad. How are the things. I will be attending for stamping soon. Please let us know your experience to help others
Hello Kumar/Saurabh,
I have got an RFE. My employer said they submitted the response of RFE on Oct 1st. Please let me know If the status should have changed in USCIS website something like ‘We have received the response of RFE …’ , or it will only get updated when they will work on my case?
Currently it is showing as ‘Request for Additional Evidence was mailed’.
Please clarify this.
in the same boat.who is u r employer?and what about u r rfe is ?
Sam,
My employer is a small consultancy. And they didn’t shared the RFE with me. They just sent the response. I guess their might be something with Employer end (I hope so).
I’m just waiting now cuz I can’t do anything other than that. Hope it will get approved soon. Don’t know how long it will take more 🙁
oh!!!mine too same situation.i applied through nixsol
Do not trust consultancies at all. i see a bunch people who got cheated in the hands on consultancies online everyday.
Find a genuine sponsor from now on.
hi,
after approval of I-129 ,how many days it take for getting I-797.and also after approval(for RFE) how many year of visa alien normally can gat?is there any ruly.can somebody can reply confidently?
It takes about 2 weeks for 797 to be delivered. The validity depends on client requirement but I am not very much sure. All the best!
Hi All,
My h1B Visa got stamped last month for Client A. Now my client got changed to Client B. Could you pls let me know whether I need to go for stamping again ? or new LCA for Client B is enough ? Pls let me know the approx processing time as well ?
Thanks In Advance.
Neednt go for stamping again, LCA will suffice.
Thank You H1B helper.
Heard that there is some cool off period if you are travelling for the first time. any idea about that ?
Hi All,
My case was approved today and I’m obviously ecstatic. I have MBA from one of the top B Schools in US and worked for an year in bay area in one of the largest e-commerce firms but had to pack my bags in June 2015. MBA students getting just one year of OPT did not help at all. Those were real hard times as I was wondering where I am headed in my career when I have done nothing wrong. There was no respect for real talent that we bring to the table and everything was based on pure luck.
But things changed today!!
I got my H1 filed from a lesser known employer for an in house project. I am putting down timeline so that you all can get a good idea!
H1b Notice On: 19th Apr
H1b Receipt #: WAC16140*****
Case Type: Regular Processing, Masters quota
RFE Date: 26th July
RFE Response Date: 18th Oct
Approval Date: 9th Nov
About Trump becoming a president: I do not really care what policies he comes up with and how hard he makes for people working on H1. One thing I know for sure is – If you have a REAL talent in this world, you will be recognized with some hard work and luck along the way.
This forum has been helpful and thanks to admins for setting this up. I will be around here answering any questions you may have.
Hey .. Congratulations on your approval. What’s your RFE reason??
BTW, I got RFE on 18 Oct and my employer told that they would be responding before Jan 9th. Can you please tell me
1. In how many days uscis will ack our response.
2. How long (Approx) would they take for approval after response?
Hello Sai, even I received the RFE on 18th Oct and Employer/Attorney has said that they have time till 9th Jan 2017 as the deadline. So I think even in your case also the deadline is 9th Jan 2017..
Yes Ansh.. You’re right. What is your RFE reason? You got it from your employer??
Ansh, can you pls share ur email – Id, if possible to discuss about RFE reasons?
Sai my email ID is anup05sept@gmail.com
Hi Sai,
Even I got RFE on 27th Oct.. Can you please let me know what was the reason fro RFE.
1. In max two days
2. Heard it takes 60 days minimum but mine got approved in 3 weeks.
Reg processing
RFE Response received by USCIS on 3rd Oct
Case Approved on 9th Nov
Excellent! Congrats..
Was your case a regular case ? Was is at Vermont office and please can you share the starting series please
Hi
My wife got H1B visa on this january month (till March 2018) and not worked due to personal reason and went to india on end of January month. She will not work another one year because of take care of our kid. We are thinking to apply H4 visa and will come to USA on end of Feb 2017. Is possible to convert H4 visa to H1B visa next year end?
Or apply new H1B visa petition ?
If apply new H1B petition then it will goes to normal lottery process or any exception/other process?
Regards,
Ramesh
What is the series for RFE cases going on at Vermont ?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/united-states-elections-2016-us-elections-news-results-polls/Trump-is-a-friend-of-India-but-is-he-a-friend-of-Indian-H1B-workers/articleshow/55331112.cms
Increase in the prevailing wage for H1b employee would have big impact.
I failed in my life. My visa get rejected today. Unlucky person in the world since my project have valid sow till 2017.
You don’t worry this is not the end. Just a small slip God might have stored better things for u..Time will answer for you. Keep up the spirit…fighting…
Thanks for your words. There is no use hereafter in my life. All the best to everyone.
Is this sarcasm? If not then you have no idea what life is. I am sure you love no one except yourself. Go find love.
Hi Brother,
No one is born lucky or unlucky… It all depends on how seriously you want things and how well you take failures… Unfortunately indian schools put too much focus on success. Jobs had bad love life, bad relationship with kid, struggled for money and in the end came out on the top. Walt Disney scavenged the bins looking for food. He went bankrupt once before rising…life is not a bed of roses neither it is full of thorns.. You just got to enjoy the site of roses which is hope and wear shoes to insulate yourself from thorns…..
H1B is not end of road and may indian colleagues were doing better than their NRI counterparts… Every failure has a reason.. find yours and beyond all this find peace… H1B is for 3 years, work is for lets say 30 yrs and peace is for life…
i understand bro..unnecessary long wait.. they could have communicated bit early.. so we could have planned it accordingly..
1. waited for lottery results
2. waited for RFE
3. replied and waiting for approval..
if something fails then we get frustrated because of so many wait.
More than 70 days now, still its in RFE response review stage..loosing my patience too.. thinking this opportunity we might missed so many interviews..
If you have VALID SOW and you are so interested in visiting US, you still have L1 option.
Visa Rejection does not mean you have failed in life, it is something beyond your control..so, it is not your fault…Maybe there are greater things waiting for you in life…Look at the positives of our lives…there are so many things we all should be grateful for…we have a job, decent life and luckily browsing internet and reading redbus2us.com 🙂 …there are millions of people who have no food, nothing to live…Take it easy my friend and cheer up !
WHy did they reject you ?
what did they asked in interview ?
Why did they reject u?
Kumar you are Right !! Thank you very much for your wonderful comment . I agree with you brother . we are so lucky people .
H1B is big thing in your life, there are another lot big things are waiting for you in your Future life frnd don’t dissppoint, keep going…
All the best.
There will much more happiness will come in your life compare to H1B. Be cool stay positive..everything is happening for a reason.belive in god..
Non-Ad, Reg, California
Received RFE on Aug 9 for new SOW
RFE response sent on oct 28
H1B – Approved on Nov 8th
All the best for all who are waiting for any response.
Congrats!!!
Notice Explaining USCIS’ Actions Was Mailed
On November 9, 2016, we began reviewing your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EAC16144*****. We mailed you a notice informing you of the action we intend to take on your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice and submit any requested materials. If you do not receive your notice by November 23, 2016, 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.
Is this in any negative sense ? Do I need to contact my employer ?
I believe yes, its a notice of intent to deny
No.. It is not denial.. It could be RFE. One of my friend got same status and it was RFE from employer side
Hello ,
If it is the it should have shown RFE status here right ?
Hello Dd,
Is the same happened for the denial case ?
If it’s RFE , then it would have shown the status as RFE right ?
@dd – How can you say its “intent to deny”
I also got the same status in Sep and it was RFE for additional documents from employer side.
@Status changed after 6 months
Please wait for the notice to come from USCIS. Do not worry it should not be a big thing.
Btw who is your employer.
Even I got same status today….no idea what it means….@H1B2017 what happened after you got RFE for employer
there are some startups in india who raised millions of dollars so easily. i think its dead easy to raise millions of dollars here than trying for H1B in time and pressure perspective.
Its good for India, All smart people now stay (i know 80% h1bs are not smart) here and venture their own companies
Any 1 from ACCELIGENT having an approved state ?
Hi … are you from Accilegent … Please mail me your contact number to koushik009@Gmail. Com
Hi koushik
I am from Acceligent..
Trump won based on 3 main campaign reasons…
1- Reduce immigration
2- Better trade agreement
3- Stop terrorism
His main point is to bring back American jobs… First 2 point includes impacts on H1B. Infact he carried few American IT guys in his meetings who were asked to train their H1B replacement to raise awareness…
Best of luck…
Live your dreams and let others go!
If he resists Greed Card/Citizenship processing also good for USA.
So that USA can bring fresh H1B’s by which USA gains more .
Only time will tell…some crazy times ahead for everyone !
Well said Kumar!
https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2016/04/01/donald-trump-hate-indians-muslims-will-throw-h-1b-visa-workers-detention-camps-43454/
Check out this link , how bad is TRUMP towards indians.
will there be any stop in H1b processing for People who is waiting for RFE result .
At least read the whole story . It was written on April fool’s day and it is purely fiction
This is what written at the end if you haven’t observed.
“(One more thing: most of you would have realized this interview with Mr. Donald Trump is a piece of pure fiction. For those who didn’t get it: Happy Fool’s Day 😆 )”
Please stop spreading rumors or fear among people.
Hi Team
By Gods Grace i have 2 H1B petitions approved from 2 different employers
Once stamping with one employer gets rejected/blue slip 221g, can i go stamping for other employer?
Non-AD, Regular, California Centre.
August9- RFE received for client letter, SOW, Org structure, PO’s, Speciality occupation.
October 21- RFE response received by the USCIS
November 2- Case approved
Please share your case number and as it regular processing and was it Vermont
Has Trump really got anything to do with h1b ?
Everything.
No need to worry. He will propose, if any visa reform plans, and it has to be passed by the congress. Only then it will come into effect. So if any such proposals, it l would reflect in the next FY only. Enjoy!!!
Dream… As a POTUS, he can directly order USCIS and DOS to scrutinize the H1B visa petition more strictly.
2017 is going to be a challenging year… No old 500/1000 INR and USD !…
Ha ha.. Many Indians will think your way! Live your dreams and let others go 😉
Lol.. Live your dreams and let others go!
TRUMP won the throne. its devastating blow to F1 holders.
People who are looking for H1B sponsor are kinda lucky compared to them.
If anybody has any plans to go to US for studies to secure a job later on, stop it and save money.
needless to talk about UK by the way.
Funny thing is some Indians who went on H1B supported Trump.
Hillary wanted to make 10 million illegal immigrants citizens. Our people are legally waiting for 10 years to get green card.
Moreover new H1Bs also affects people already waiting in GC line… Creating job insecurity and no salary increment or promotions for people with family here.
Greedy corporates keep bringing new H1Bs to blackmail existing ones…
This is true. Best of luck..
I hope you also should have entered through this H1B program.
H1B is a a work visa and not to settle their with your family for lifetime.
Companies can bring H1B workers for their requirments as per law.
Accordingly to me H1B is bringing only gains to USA.
I don’t think Trump will eradicate H1B before he put some restrictions for immigrants from other countries for the growth of Americans.
Hi Saurabh,
My H1B petition is approved last week after RFE.Now I am worried whether I can bypass the tornedo coming Called Trump!!:)
Guys its really bad.. we are really tracking this status from past 3months..
Now suddenly need to forget about our dream… many interview i skipped bcz of h1b.. loosing all my hopes..
Hi Saurabh,
My H1B petition is approved last week after RFE.Now I am worried whether I can bypass the tornedo coming Called Trump!!:)
Thanks & Regards,
Puranjoy Dasgupta
You are lucky… Get it stamped asap…
Hi,
Can you please tell me if I can go for a visa stamping once I receive my I797 form from US office.If I get the stamping once & I want to go for another client do I need to re-stamp the visa with new LCA or I can carry the new LCA during port of entry?
I mean what is the process of amendment,can you guys please help?
Thanks & Regards,
Joy
As i said before loose your hopes, TRUMP is rallying.
After results secure a better job in India and forget about USA
Hi saurab and Experts,
Last week I received approval notice, and consulate is specified as “Amsterdam” (Netherlands).
But as my contract is getting over I am travelling back to India this week.
Can I select any consulate in India for stamping?
Please calrify.
*Clarify
When your case approved in USCIS ? On what date you received approval copy ?
Approved on 26th October and received approval notice (I-797 B) on 4th November.
Any from TCS got H1B approved?
Hi TCSer,
Many folks from TCS got H1B approval but heard of none yet after RFE. Everyone is waiting.
Even I received RFE and submited the docs on mid October but still waiting for any further update.
yes,stamped on 28th oct
Even, I also received RFE in last week of Aug and responded on first week of Sept. Still waiting from hear anything further.
Did anybody received 221g/Blue/White/Pink slip during Interview of H1B.
Do any one aware of for what reasons these slips are issued?
Yesterday once of my friends got 221g pink slip at chennai consulate. During interview, they asked him to wait and after 2 hours issued 221g. He saw nearly 50 people got 221g .
Did the Interviewer given the reason for that?
why only to us all this… pink slip , blue slip.. instead they could have not selected in lottery..
Yea. Crossing the interview at consulate is a big thing. Many of us were happy to get the petition approved. But there is high chance of rejection at interview. Please prepare well and carry all the employer & employee supporting letters(client letter, project description, employer-end client contract, work-premise photo…)
Check out the 221(g) tracker which has details shared by users.
does any body applied thru Kiranam technologies ?
Saurabh/Kumar,
Please provide your comments for below questions.
I have 2 H1B petitions approved from 2 different employers, A and B for 2016. I had attended interview for both and got offer and accepted both offers. But planning to join the one where the visa gets stamped.
1. Can I go for visa stamping interview for both A and B employers, with a gap of say 2 months?
2. Once stamping done with A gets rejected/blue slip 221g, can we go stamping for other employer B?
3. Once stamped with A, can we go for B stamping as well?
4. Visa gets stamped for A, Can I join other employer?
Looks you are so greedy ! Got 2 VISAs … you can have only one at a time and legally you can’t hold 2 petitions.
Finally USA Elections begun, no idea who will be crowned.
But our Petition are waiting for Approval soon.
Hi Surab,
My employer informed me they received RFE on September 15th and they will answer it on 15th November.But in uscis site the case status is still showing as “Case was Received”. Is that possible ?
I am not sure if this really happens … Somewhere I read a persons petition Approved yet online status was showing as received.
Hi,
Even I’m in the same situation. Employer says there’s an RFE on my petition whereas USCIS site still shows status as “Case was Received”. Really confused.
Thanks,
Sarat.
Hi Sarat,
Please give me your contact number or email Id. My emailId :rockronith@gmail.com
Thanks,
Ronith
Unrelated question: What is AVG salary for IT in India per month in USD? This IT is capable of coding logic. Like PHP or SalesForce APEX. I need just approximate.
Did anyone Apply through MAVRICKIT , My case is still in received . Do anyone have any status ?
Yes, I too applied with same company and still in received status. I think we need to talk 🙂 you can send me an email at krisr37@gmail.com.
Yes, status is same for me. Let’s connect offline. Please share your mail id.
Yes , Even i have Received status
Hi Saurabh,
Recently my H1B petition got approved and my ER informed that they gonna send the required docs ASAP in order to go for stamping.
I have couple of questions here.
1) I am going for stamping initially and my family will join later. So, will there be any issues if I say the same when that question comesin during interview?
2) Currently I am working for ER1 and my H1B was filed by ER2. So, if they ask an question since when you have been working with ER2, what should I answer?
Please advise
Its almost end of 1st week of November my status is still showing as Received, is there still any hope? looking at the comments looks like now only RFE cases are getting updated. Its really frustrating long wait.
I am on the same boat as well
Me too waiting in the same boat..
Me too EAC16142xxx @ Case Received status from April 11 and i din’t seen any progress on cases
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1pMsGtKC6sGS2uj4JL3JX5IYytzU5jJO_qJ-UJKXiCr4/htmlview?pli=1#
Can someone put the light on this corner to understand better the current position of pending cases
I think the sheet is not updated since last friday. Admin is on leave untill nov 18.
In how much of percentage of the candidates are we ?
last year i was in the same situation. it went to RFE in Nov last week. final result came in Mar 3rd week. since i am responding in this forum i hope you understand my case.
Hi saurab or Experts Please clarify!
I got a RFE, RFE says ” we need to do experience evaluation” what it mean, i have 10+ years Experience in India. my attorney asked me to send Relieving, Experience and Appointments letters, i sent all my docs.
It seems they are processing at this time, I saw one change status but sadly it was a Denial.
Still awaiting mine RFE Res. Rec. WAC16143/Non-AD/RP
Recently my H1B petition got approved and received approval notice from USCIS. my question here is that in I- 797B form it says Hyderabad consulate. But from last 2 years i’m working in Mumbai.Can i attend interview in Mumbai or need to give at Hyderabad consulate ?
please can anyone reply to my question.
When your petition is approved. What date did you/employer received hard copy ?
Technically you can attend any where. But make yourself a strong reason to attend there. Mostly they will ask why are you coming here instead of the place said in petition… And expect a solid answer. You must be fine…
I belong to Chennai division… But once attended B1 visa interview in New Delhi and got the visa approved.
You can attend at Any Consulate in India , The Consulate Name Over I797B doesn’t actually matter
Hi guys,
Any one filed through consultancy and inhouse project got their visa approved and stamped ? Kindly share your valuable interview experience .tnx
Hi All,
I have taken a break from last 3 months and my last working day was on sep 15th. I have applied visa from a consultancy. Is it fine to have a gap at this time?. I saw some questions in visa interview asking how long you have been with the employer. Is it ok to say that I will start working for them when I travel to US?.
Any suggestions is highly appreciated.
USCIS received my RFE response in mid of August and no update after that. Usually how much time it take to get approval after RFE? Anyone else with same case?
INFY/RP/NON-AD
Mine RFE Resp. Received on Sept. 11 still now no update.. Why it is so slow right now maybe because of the upcoming elections.. Hope I get a response before the long holiday..
WAC/NO-AD/RP
they acknowledged my response on Sep 1st, but till now no update. People who responded Sept mid got approved with in two weeks.. Not sure whats happening.. even i’m waiting eagerly..
WAC series 14750**
yeah man, i am in infy too.My RFE response received on Sep12th and no update. My other friends who sent the response at the time got it approved some 2 weeks back.
Not sure why its getting delayed so much .
Same here. RFE response received on 12-Sep. Still no update.
WAC16146*****
Just filling and save DS-160 multiple times without submitting, will that be questioned in Interview?
Like, Do you apply for US visa before?
You are fine unless you are not submitting it.
Thanks Mr. Yash
When your petition is approved. What date did you/employer received hard copy ?
I didn’t yet received the hard copy, Approved last month, but before that I’m started filling the DS-160 for myself and for my dependencies, to avoid last min confusions.
My Case got approved on Sep 28 and still now Visa department haven’t received my approval docs . Generally how much time it’s take to receive
I think you should get it by 15 – 20days..i.e what Visa Cell is telling. Did you followup with them recently ?
Even my case was approved 10days back, they told me that it will take 15 to 20days.
i think you have low knowledge on this approved doc, n number of people waiting still from 45-60 days for approved doc still,grace period 60 days for uscis.
Me too waiting for approval copy since Sept.29. Looks like wait is even more.
Ideally it should be recieved within 2 weeks, there are cases where people have received within 3 days too ….. and otherside it took a months time …. but no exact timeline as such … bottom line is ….
First Lottery Selection
Petition approval from USCIS
receiving petition USCIS
Scheduling appointment
Getting approval on Consulate
always being patient is name of the game 🙂