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.
[alert type=”warning” close=”false” heading=”H1B Visa Cap reached for FY 2017, Lottery Done “] On April 7th, H1B Cap for FY 2017 was reached. Lottery was done on April 9th. Read News Summary – Over 236,000 Petitions for FY2017 [/alert]
- 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.
Any rfe approvals from California office over past week, a lot of denials coming from the same.
mine got denied on Nov10… never expected
wat was the rfe
Vinayak,
Myne also Denied after RFE.
Not sure why its denied. Are you from which consultancy applied. Did he shared RFE details.
My company didn’t shared RFE details.
Is there any chance to approval after reappeal?
Regards,
vinayak
vinayak,
me also same. Its denied on nov 1st.
EAC16149505**
Hi All,
After a very long wait, my case (EAC161475****) got approved on November 14, 2016. Thanks to Saurabh and redbus2us for timely updates and information. You guys Rock..
Best wishes for people waiting. Good News Ahead for all !!!.
Hi Saurabh,
Did they stop working on this series EAC1614953 ? This is not moving for last one week or more . Still pending are 36 cases. Any idea? Is it due to Election impact ?
Can you provide link that where we can verify how many pending cases ???
Guys, question on the passport tracking information.
My Wife H4 petition status now is “ISSUED” while mine (the H1B) is now being shown as “ADMINSTRATIVE PROCESSING”.
Is this anything to worry about? I know its too early to check status as we appeared for the interview yesterday. But the admin processing kind of looks scary.
Any comments?
Nothing much to worry about.It implies that your status would also changed to Issued in next three to four days.
Status update
Wife H4 – ISSUED and now ready for pick-up.
My H1B – ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING
Hope it turns out the way you said Chand.
Cheers,
ZK
Hi Surabh/Kumar/All,
Can anyone can help me how to answer this question..
If i am working in Level5 US concern in India. And i applied H1B through some mid level US concern (not desi consultancy).
So how to answer if a VO asks me: Why are you leaving this good company and moving to one mid size company in US?
Pls do the needful!!
The actual reason why decided to move, there is no better answer than the truth, if you are making the switch because you can come and in us tell him the same.
H1b approved today after RFE
RFE Response received: September- 24
Approved: November 14
RFE was about Client letter and SOW.
Thanks Saurabh and team for your valuable efforts
Congratulations. Please if you let me know if it was regular processing and was it Vermont. Also, please share some digits of your receipt number.
Anyone applied through IT TrailBlazers ?
I have!
your h1b is approved ? what is the current status ?
Nope its in RFE:( How about u? Please give me ur email id, we will discuss further.
pls mail me back @ josephsmail2017@gmail.com
Hi Saurabh,
I got RFE a month ago. Today my attorney called and asked me to send the original Educational certificates as USCIS wants to verify them. But as far as I know they will request us to send the copy of the documents.
Could you please guide me whether I can send the original certificates.
I asked them to send me the RFE questions.
I never heard USCIS asking for Originals that too by Post. I don’t know but did you applied through small desi consultancy? Desi consultants are known to get Original Documents to keep you remain with them.
I got RFE copy and yes its mentioned that they need to verify the original documents.
Not sure, may be they are asking for Education Evaluation certificate. Have your employer submitted Education Evaluation certificate at the time of filling H1B?
Status changed to RFE today. should i contact my emoloyer or attorney for RFE details? how will they get to know rfe details ,by email or hard copy? Some one plz reply.. thanks
Hi, get in touch with your employer. They will explain you what to do.
Hi
My case status changed to “RFE was mailed” on October 6. I am not able to reach my employer or attorney, so I am not sure if my RFE was received.
I am worried that if they can reply to RFE before deadline.
Is it possible to change the employer now?
No, You can not change the employer at this point.
You can only change an employer once you have an approved I 797.
Still in received state. Any idea will they ever process it?
Hi,
AD/RP/Vermont and still in received state. No RFE.
Who else is in this position?
Saurabh/Kumar what do you think is the problem? Please help.
Chris
@Chris, did you apply h1b before n are you based out of US?
Hi @received,
Have a Masters US degree – I used up my 6 years of H1B and stayed in India for more than one year. Re-applied for H1B and was picked in the lottery for this year. No change in EAC receipt status, still in received status
Kumar/Saurabh/@received please reply is that normal or should I be concerned?
Chris
I have no idea why they are taking this much time. I have seen couple of people on other sites with same status for AD/RP/VT. I have done my masters, H1b got denied in 2014. I have applied again this year from India.
Hi anyone can tell me how to answer this question..
If i am working in Level5 US concern in India. And i applied H1B through some mid level US concern (not desi consultancy).
So how to answer if a VO asks me: Why are you leaving this good company and moving to one mid size company in US?
Thanks in advance!!
Finally my case got approved on 14-Nov after RFE.
Hello Sam. When was ur RFE submitted?
Hi SeriousSam, Congrats.. Could you please tell me how long USCIS took to approve after RFE?
RFE submitted on 26-Oct and case approved on 14-Nov.
Finally Visa Interview Done – Final status Approved 😀
OFC Appointment:14th Nov.
Visa Interview : Mumbai Consulate – 15th Nov.
Attendees: Me and wife
Questions
1. Can I have your passport and I-797.
A. Given.
2. What’s your role?
A. Explained.
3. What’s your highest education qualification.
A. Explained.
4. Some chit chat about the university. Turns out the VO was from the same state. ( At this momemt I realized I’m through 🙂
5. Which Company and Why?
A. Explained
6. How did you hear about this company?
A. Explained
7. Client or In-house project.
A. Explained – Product development company so will be working on in-house project.
Questions to Wife (H4 Dependent)
1. How long have you been married?
A. Explained.
2. Have Kids?
A. Explained. ( We didn’t take our kid along as he’s a US national and the VO had already guessed it).
Then for the next 10 minutes…some other dude shows up and they go through my petition on her computer screen. Both me and wife anxiously wait for 10 long minutes…and then the golden words.
Current passport tracking status at the tracking website –
“Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery”
Cheers to all,
Good Luck!
Congrts!.. Which consulate you have gone for the Interview ?
Mumbai
Congrats !!!
After stamping visa my location and client get change .i filled LCA nd Amendment last week, can anyone let me know how much time it will take to get approval.
After a long wait status changed to RFE today WAC1642XXXXX. Feeling sad 🙁
I appeared in interview on 10th Nov alongwith spouse and 2 kids, Consular gave me a white 221g and told that he required some other documents for the final decision. Upon asking by myself for the required documents list, he did not respond me and kept our passports with him.
Today my case’s “status updated date” is changed to 15-Nov-2016, it was 10-Nov-2016 before that. What this mean?
Ahh.. now hearing lot of 221g cases.. A biggest hurdle to jump.
but what is the thing behind status updated date change??????????
but what this mean
Today my case’s “status updated date” is changed to 15-Nov-2016, it was 10-Nov-2016 before that. What this mean?
Status date means your case is being worked upon by them. Or they might sent you the passport back thru courier.
What are the documents they need which was mentioned in 221g ? Have they submitted the docs already or yet to be ? Mostly they ask for client letter, project description and contract doc b/w your employer and the end client.
Consular gave me a white 221g and told that he required some other documents for the final decision. Upon asking by myself for the required documents list, he did not respond me and kept my passport with him.
LOOK AT YOUR 221g. what are the documents checked or mentioned in it ?
Share your number through my email. I have already sent my email
Can I have your email/mobile contact
REQUEST TO SHARE INTERVIEW VO QUESTIONS:
People who are done with VO interview simply saying bye bye to this forum !
This forum being very helpful for all starting from lottery selection upto stamping.
People pot lots of questions till VO interview and escaping without helping on VO process, questions.
Kindly share those VO interview experiences.
Are they like opportunistic like our Politicians 🙂
what does that mean escape?? High skilled worker category applicant is looking for dumps is how irrelevant?? i leave it to you..
I dont get you ! But what you loose if you share your interview expenrience?
Where you From
What you do
What is your Job Description
Is employer your relative
How many employees are working with firm and their nationalities
Did you ever travel outside your home country, I traveled Uk and UAE. He asked about travel to UK. I told him i went to UK for stude in 2012 but returned after 7 weeks, He asked why, I told him because my wife was ill.
Not a single question was asked from my wife
I appeared in interview on 10th Nov alongwith spouse and 2 kids, Consular gave me a white 221g and told that he required some other documents for the final decision. Upon asking by myself for the required documents list, he did not respond me and kept our passports with him.
Today my case’s “status updated date” is changed to 15-Nov-2016, it was 10-Nov-2016 before that. What this mean?
Please share the type of questions were asked by VO for others benefits. Thanks.
Where you From
What you do
What is your Job Description
Is employer your relative
How many employees are working with firm and their nationalities
Did you ever travel outside your home country, I traveled Uk and UAE. He asked about travel to UK. I told him i went to UK for stude in 2012 but returned after 7 weeks, He asked why, I told him because my wife was ill.
Not a single question was asked from my wife
thanks a lot
Pls share email/mobile contact
kashifkhan1986@ymail.com
Please any one can explain below message type.
Notice Explaining USCIS’ Actions Was Mailed
On November 14, 2016, we began reviewing your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC16xxxxxxx. 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
This is 99% notice for intention to deny!!
@JACK
This is not the case. You cannot generalise the statement.
I got this RFE and it was related to employer documents like Tax documents.
Jack,
This is not always the outcome.
I too received the same Status and found that they are asking Special occupation, Education.
On November 14, 2016, we began reviewing your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC16xxxxxxx. 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
What it means?????
Aft long wait it’s changed to rfe today.. on series eac16142*****
Hi Karthi, mine also in same series EAC16142 and got RFE on 18 Oct – still waiting for my employer to respond. Did you know the RFE questions??
No raj.. waiting for that details..
If you are well-paid in your local country, does working in the US under H1b and under Trump control worthy???
It all depends on our mindset and requirements. To have have good exposure and lifestyle along with money, people choose to US.
Hi
Anybody applied H1 through TechLeapSystems. Am waiting for them to reply to RFE. Last date to respond is next week.
Thanks
Anyone from GSS InfoTech CT got the stamping done?
My RFE response was submitted on Oct 26th. still waiting for approval.
any one from GSS got approval after RFE?
Hello all,
Anyone from Nichesoft? We are informed to share account details as they are going to withdraw petitions. Mine is in RFE response received status. Anyone got a similar call from them?
Hi,
Did they state the reason why they are withdrawing the petitions?
Mine is also in RFE response received status. Haven’t got any call from them.
Hi
They said the reason is this year USCIS team came in person to the client location to check on the integrity of the details provided in client letter. They failed to prove so a petition got rejected. So they want to do the damage control by withdrawing the other petitions who have got the same rfe i.e., employer employee relationship.
Did you apply from India or are you applying for change of status in US?
I have applied for change of status from h4 to h1. I got the call today they 16 petitions are going to be withdrawn by them. After months of wait, it’s a big bummer.
Even I have applied for change of status from H4 to H1.
Can you contact me at
h1bsecondtimer at gmail dot com
We can take this conversation offline.
Hi,
Can someone tell me what are the availibility of interview dates across locations in India?
I heard that 2-3 months wait has now reduced considerably.
Can somebody aware of this topic give the true picture?
Just 2-3 days waiting in all cities. No slots in January for Hyderabad consulate.
Can you share me the link where I can check the slots.
Hi Admin,
MY new H1B petition is in RFE Response review status since Aug 2016.
What could be the reason for it? It has crossed 90 days SLA?
Do we see any RFE approvals after 90 days of wait time?
Same here
Same here.
I just passed the 2 months of wait after RFE response received, I just don’t get how other people get it approved after a week of sending back the response?? they should have a better system than that,
Hi Admin,
When can I expect result for my petition?
It is a transferred case and got RFE.
Response received 10/13/16.
NON-AD/RP/VT to CA
WILL THEY PROCESS TRANSFERRED CASES AFTER EVERYTHING ELSE IS DONE?
Thanks a lot.
You may hear it anytime soon. Mine was also similar to you except that RFE Response received was 9/28. I’ve got the approval on 11/4(4th Nov). There is nothing like transferred cases will be processed last.
Good Luck…
H1BApproved,
Thanks a lot buddy!
I’m keeping the faith.
Congrats btw.
Hi Saurabh/All
I applied H1 through a consultancy and it went into RFE. One of the RFE is ” submit copies of pay records(leave and earnings statements, and pay stubs etc) for the last two pay periods”
May I know what are the documents to submit for leave and earnings statements.
Thanks in advance
If you have been working for the consultancy, then you should have their payslips, which would list your earnings and deductions. I guess that detailed pay slip for every month should be good.
If you are not working with the consultancy, then you will need to discuss it with them since this now puts you in a tricky situation.
You dont need payslips if you are not working for a firm. You just need to valid offer letter from the firm. Generally they need for H1-transfers, it is not for a fresh H1. Are you doing COS from L1 to H1 in US itself or something. In this case, you need to provide your L1 payslips to prove your current status in USA
Am in L2 and they have asked pay details from my spouse. Is it enough to submit pay stubs for leave and earning statements?
Hi, If any case my H1B stamped with Company A, and i never visit US. meanwhile my company B files H1B transfer and later due to some reason it got denied. so can i still eligible to board US with company A ?
Absolutely. Your extension was denied but original petition approval for employer A is still valid. Btw when did u get approval for original petition for employer A?.. Does it crossed 6 years???
Any one from nixsol technologies
Anybody waiting to receive hard copy after approval. Mine got approved on 30th Sept. still not received the I129/ I797 hard copy.
Any idea for this delay or is it time for worry?
Yes you must ask your employer to check with USCIS. SLA is 30 days
9160925557
Can some point me what are all docs needed after case got approved? Steps to follow ?Got bunch of docs from my client, do I need to fill DS160 form and get appointment first?
Any Pointers or previous discussion, plz share it.
After interview the consular put me in 221g/Administrative processing. What is this thing??? I heard they may take up several months to issue or reject visa. What are the chances for acceptance or rejection?
He kept our passports. Couple and 2 children’s
It was white 221g paper
Did the officer ask any specific document ? what was requested in 221g ? and which consulate?
Not any document. Pakistan
Please share the type of questions were asked by VO for others benefits. Thanks.
Anyone from Diaspark here?
http://www.myvisajobs.com/Visa-Sponsor/Diaspark/153864_Review.htm
Yes, I saw mixed reviews. However, I didn’t pay any money for sponsorship which I think is better than other options.
Anyone who is in status notice explaining uscis actions has been mailed , please share experience on “http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/h1b/1700880167/notice-explaining-uscis-action-was-mailed-h1b/page/last_page”
Hi Friends,
Any one from techpillars inc?
Thanks,
Anil
What happened to your status? any issues?
Are you from tech pillars if so pls send me your number
Yes I’m, give me your number will call you tomorow
9160925557
Hi Surabh/Kumar/All,
I was previously in US on F2 visa for sometime and had to return back India on personal work.Here I work for MNC company A and company B applied H1 this year.
I have waited for almost 6 long months and as status was in Received status, So I planned travelling back to US on dependent visa and then apply for COS once the H1 is approved and also booked tickets for Dec.
Now the recent 2days back My Visa got approved and also I am in notice period with Company A, So my questions are:
1.Should I travel after my H1 stamping or Can I travel on Dependent visa and then apply COS coz the trip is planned and booked? Which case would be the best?
2. Incase if travel on Dependent visa, Will I get questions/problem at port of entry on my H1 approved case?
3. If go for my H1 stamping and hope not the visa is rejected incase, Will I havea chance to resume this approved H1 i.e. I797 after I enter on dependent visa and If so what are the steps that I should take to change the status to H1?
4. Incase if travel on Dependent visa and apply for COS for H1,will I face queries on my COS as i have traveled on approved H1 visa?
Please any suggestion will help me to proceeded further.Thanks!
Regards,
Ash
4 questions 1 simple answer, GET YOUR H1B STAMPED !
Hi
My case is similar to yours and I am going to go for stamping. Hope it goes well. and All the best to u.
In this case, when we go for h1 stamping.. Both h1 and f2 visa ll be available in the pp right?
I hope am assuming it right.
In this case, when we go for h1 stamping.. Both h1 and f2 visa ll be available in the pp right?
I hope am assuming it right. Please Correct me If am wrong.
Hi All,
Currently I am working for client A and from next week I need to start to work with client B.
Client B is in same city of client A (With in 25 mile)
Do I need to submit LCA & Amendment?
Kindly Help urgently.
Thanks In Advance.
I think you just need LCA as you are changing the client, not your employer!!
Anybody from Spruce Technology here !
Yes iam .. gimme ur contact..
please conact me on narulaanant@gmail.com
Hi
One of the h1b petitions filed by my employer got rejected because of failure to prove employer employee relationship. Now my employer is scared of other petitions who have got the same rfe and has decided to withdraw them citing the company reputation.
Is it really a reason to withdraw the petitions just because he failed to prove one?
What is going to happen to my petition if he doesn’t withdraw?
Does it really affect the employer if one of the petitions filed by it gets rejected like they r saying?
Please suggest me!
Its one of those tricks to cheat employees. If they are genuine, there is no reason to be afraid
NicheSoft inc. Is the employer. Unlike every year, USCIS officers are checking at the client location in person to cross verify the details and so that one person’s visa got rejected. So my employer has decided to withdraw other petitions of same rfe. I.e., employer employee relationship. They r claiming that company’s reputation will be damaged if visa rejections are high.
Hi,
Last Year I received 221g on my H1B visa and it was further sent to USCIS and I have still not got any reply on it. This year H1b2017 my current employer again has filed a new petition for me (not cap exempt) and I will be attending the interview next year. Do i have to worry about the previous visa in 221g. Will i be questioned about that ?
Requesting your opinion on this Saurabh
my interview is scheduled for next week.
Pls send me contact num/mail
Lavanyamr4@gmail.com
H1b2017 is filed by new employer or the same employer which you got 221g last year. If it is for different employer, it is fine.
hi Saurab,
My case was approved last week and waiting for the documents. i have applied H1B for new passport and my old passport expired on May 2014. I lost my old passport and i realized the same when applying for H1B through my employer. I didnt mention this when applying but parallally i lodged complaint and got Missing certificate from Police. There is one question in DS-160 that did you lost any passport like that. What exactly should i mention for this question and will it impact in Visa interview?
PLease suggest.
After long wait, my case (EAC161465****) got approved on November 9, 2016. Thanks to redbus2us for timely updates and information.
Is it approved from RFE?
How much time it took?
No. Its straight from received status to approved.
Hi saurab/Kumar
Through xxxxx applied for my H1-B in 2014,
I went for consular interview at Chennai consulate with approved I-797B on 21st Jan 2015.
I was given 221G stating it required further processing.
In April 2015 I received “Refusal Worksheet”.
Again for FY2017 cap applied for h1b and it was approved while ago.
My question is will be there any impact of refusal for this time h1b?
Thanks,
Anil
Hello all,
My petition got approved last month, received my hard copy also. My interview was scheduled on 14th November, however, my company’s mobility team told they will postpone my interview as my petition has been filed for amendment under premium processing, can anyone please let me know how long does this process take and what are the procedures, is it again waiting for a long time?
My client wanted me to report on 28th November, which is not possible now, can I at the least tell them i can join by 2nd week of December, will this be realistic?
Thanks for your help.
On what date your H1 approved. and when did you receive your approval copy ?
I got approval on7th october and approval copy one week back, now I have another receipt number which is filed for amendment how long it takes this procedure and it’s in premium processing. Thanks
Exact date please. When yu received hard copy. What is the validity of petition.
If its premium processing, you should receive a decision within 15 calendar days. If your case is approved, then you will get your approval in email. And once you have your 797, you can schedule your stamping appt.
I would guesstimate it would take you a minimum of 30 days — from when your employer actually filed the amendment — before you can actually fly to US.
Good luck!
Hi Vishal,
Thanks for your reply. Yes, am also hoping it should take maximum 30 days time. I am still waiting on the amendment approval.
thanks once again for your encouraging reply.