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.
Ashutosh, is this for sure or just a guess?
Thanks.
my manager got this info from attorney
Great. Let’s hope it happens!
Thanks for your reply.
Regards,
Any one applied H1B via Connvertex technologies for this year as well as last year.
5+years IT experience
If yes then can please share their experience.
Lol.. target them!!!! 😛
This is my 3rd time in lottery and hoping for the best. Is there any hope? Till what time we can expect to get good news?
@H1 Aspirant
As you are saying this is the third time you are applying, you should be in a better position to answer considering what happened in the previous 3 years
FYI – this is my first time applying for H1B
Last year, my employer sent the slip that I am not selected in lottery draw in July 2015.
Hi,
Anyone please let me know if we have applied for PP then will we also know if its rejected also quciker then RP? I know we will get receipts soon but not sure if the rejections also sent soon.
Yes. We will know about the rejection sooner if we have filed in Premium Processing. I knew about my rejection in May 4 last year.
Thanks
Any updates on when Non AD/RP will start ??
Non-AD/PP receipts sending process will start from today or tomorrow
@ Ashutosh
How do you that Non-AD/PP starts today or tomorrow?
If you mean Regular Processing that should be rolled out in regular in couple of weeks I guess. I believe only premium is getting processed now and receipts send over email.
Any one applied H1B via Kellton Tech
Non AD/8+years IT experience
Location – Hyderabad
Any non AD guys got the updates about their petition(s) ?
People who are filing papers from hyderabad are under watchlist
@SnifferDog
Papers will be filed from US
But the consultancy is located in Hyderabad, whose watchlist are you talking about 😕
@Srikanth,
I applied through Kellton Tech. They said it would take few weeks to know the result.
@H1B_again
Your contact person is Suman?
Did you also get an email yesterday? Yeah, they told me at the time of processing it may take till September also in extreme cases and we need to be patient
But considering the current year H1B lottery system it should be faster, lets hope for the best
Guys
Those who are Non AD/ RP from desi IT companies ,
Keep calm .We will be receiving updates only from last week of April[best case] and shows will continue until early July.
Guys From Desi Consultancies can expect result from next week onwards till end of this month this is for Non AD/RP people as they can inform you by checking check encashment status but maximum by end of this month not in may or june because in may june they will give the status wheather its approved or RFE
Most of the “Desi Consultancies” will not be doing that (checking check encashment status), as they can hold the money for a little longer time 🙁
@Srikant
You are right, that’s what I am saying if someone check is encased then definitely they will tell, but if not by the end of this month then chances are very slim, I know that from my last year experience this year again I applied through them and waiting;)
@MK
Last year when was the time they informed you ? Btw are you from Hyderabad?
This year USCIS seems to be working fast, lottery on April 9th, intimation of status is being already done for few
This is the first time I applied, but going through the previous year thread(s) I see this year the process to be a little faster.
People like you apply multiple applications through desi and ruin genuine applications. Shame on you!
@desi_fraud
Whom you are referring to ?
Read the first post, I made it clear that 1 petition and this is my first time with 8+ years of IT exp and applied via a consultancy (name also I mentioned)
After all you are from that state where every god damn individual is fraud. You all started those fake consultancies. Nobody cares if you have 8 years of experience. You are trying to enter US through some fraud company. I am not questioning your experience. I am questions your route. You could easily join a big corporation who is willing to sponsor.
I know many desi consultancy people from your state. They can’t even speak English. They all are fake and selfish people ruining regular applicants.
Guys… anyone from Accenture got any update?????? Is there any way we can get any sort of confirmation from mobility team?
Mobility team will not give us any update until June. We need to wait for their response to know our status and no other way.
Good Luck Cheers !!!
Any1 from Igate/Capgemini, do you have any news ?
Wait till end of this month
Are you Capgemini employee? Or Filed from outside?
Igate merged with Capgemini
Yeah. This is known news. What I was asking was, how was you application filed IGate/Capgemini internal (employee)? or other company employee applied through Capgemini?
AD/PP/CA
My premium processing check had been cashed but not the other checks and no receipt, this is something unusual and didn’t see it happening to anyone last year.
Any one got picked from EPAM..?
Epam doesn’t pay for PP (at least it didn’t in my case). So it’s too early to expect any result.
Did Anyone receive update from Marlabs Inc?
Anyone lottery has picked for Regular processing H1B 2017?
Non AD/PP/VT
Non AD/PP/VT applications are started picking from which date ? In general going by the current situation, after which date I should loose my hope…..
Acceptance comes till June End, so do not loose hope until you get rejection confirmation.
this week is last week for AD/PP, NONAD/PP guys, next week they will update about the RP applications, i am telling this from my last 2 year experience.
@MK
I don’t think that “this week is last week for AD/PP, NONAD/PP guys” is true, as in none of the forums I read anyone saying that Non-AD/PP received anything as of yet. So I would guess that they haven’t started Non-AD/PP fully yet.
Btw, I am Non-AD/PP/VT myself.
Do we get the receipt number directly from the USCIS or is the employer/lawyer informed about the receipt number and they in turn inform us?
USCIS sends email / mail via postal service to attorney firm first. Then it is upto law firm to inform the employee. If you have applied in PP and you have sent check to your attorney for PP processing then you can also keep an eye on your bank account.
the email is send to the mail id mentioned in the application form in the respective place
@email thank u for ur reply as well..
@last chance..thank u for ur response! 🙂
Any One from TCS who got to know about the lottery selection
How long can we wait for Non AD/PP application ? Any idea
Any one from Infosys got selected in Lottery ?
yes, lots of people got yesterday , raise a AHD to know more
Does Infy file applications under PP or RP. If it is RP I don’t see any updates. It should be non AD/PP right ?
Fake…
Any updates from TechM , i spoke to immigration team but they disconnected my call..
TechM will never respond and we can’t trust even they sent out applications until unless we got selected in lottery.
Usually they will announce the selected applicants details on last week of Apr.
lol
Non ADs non PPs would have to wait little more I guess..
Hey congrats..
When did u get ur notice..wish u the best for your future ..
Any non AD/ non PP yet?
Non AD/RP applicants will start receiving Receipts from last week of April.
We have a long ‘wait’ ahead of us. 🙂
Best of luck to all!
Finally my application got picked – Vermont center (AD/PP)!!
All the best for the people who are waiting for the result !! Be optimistic.
This blog is awesome !!
did you just get your notice? 8:53 pacific time here now
Non-AD/PP/California
How long can I expect to receive any notice about my petition if it was selected in the lottery? And when can I safely assume that probably it’s not this time?
Sorry for the probably asked-before question. I was wondering if an AD/PP make it in the regular lottery, will he get notified now (with the other AD/PP) or will he get notified later with the nonAD/PP winners?
I am also in the same boat. AD PP. Even if AD petition is selected from regular pool I believe they will notify you via email early because lottery is done only once even though there are 2 logical steps . After it is done there is no difference between AD and RP . Only difference for them is PP and RP since PP guys paid extra bucks they will send notice to PP (does not matter if it is AD or non AD) guys first.
Even though what you are saying is logical, it does not seem this is what is actually happening. If there is no difference now between AD and RP and the only difference is PP vs regular then it would make sense that all PP people would be getting emails but whats happening is only AD/PP are getting emails
I totally agree…..it seems Non-AD/PP people (like myself) have not received anything yet.
is it always mandatory to file h1b with 3rd party attorney? in my LCA its marked No
Attorney or Agent Information (If applicable)
1. Is the employer represented by an attorney or agent in the filing of this application? *
If “Yes”, complete the remainder of Section E below. ? Yes ? No
also below is the comment i am seeing in section d of my LCA
Employer Point of Contact Information
Important Note: The information contained in this Section must be that of an employee of the employer who is authorized to act on behalf of
the employer in labor certification matters. The information in this Section must be different from the agent or attorney information listed in
Section E, unless the attorney is an employee of the employer.
MNC guy,
Employer may or may not hire an attorney for LCA filing. If they did, they will mention so on the form. Anyways, if the LCA is certified, it doesn’t matter whether they had an attorney or not.
Saurabh, Thanks.. But is it mandatory to file h1b petition through Attorney? i got a 90 pages document from my employer and wonder whether they filed themselves or via any attorney.. my petition was prepared in feb mid 2016 and it traveled to NJ and then it reached USICS vermont on apr 1st.. 30 petitions for single LCA and i got the fedex tracking # its showing entire route. ship date a feb 19 2016 and delivery date as apr 1st 2016
MNC guy,
It is not mandatory to use an attorney. Most of the companies do it, but some employers do it themselves. Even if they don’t have an attorney now, they can hire one for the case as it progresses.
ok got it.. that’s the reason they file lots of H1bs and that 4500$ doesn’t matter for them.. i thought if they file more h1bs they will incur more attorney fees.. here attorney is employee of my company based out of usa and they have 20 member team working in offshore with no access to any contact to IT employees and this attorney job also outsourced and soon more h1b petitions will be prepared from India if this lottery system continues..
This was my 2nd attempt at lottery, BAL Global (attorney for Oracle) told me that they got my receipt today. Checked the receipt on USCIS website –
Congrats! When did uscis send the receipt??
Believe it was sometime in the evening, wishing luck to those waiting!
Awesome. which oracle campus are you in currently?
Congrats 🙂 Wish me some luck
When does non advanced degree/regular processing will get their receipts?
Only PP receipts have come in? Or Regular processing also?
My details:AD/Regular Processing/VT
Any ideas on how long my wait will be? Do we estimate that all 20,000 AD would have been picked by now?
Would they have notified only AD/PP by now, or all AD by now?
Thanks for the responses, and good luck everyone!
Hi
Lottery has been done, which means that most of h1b caps have been already selected. For regular processing including me, we have to wait for the receipt to be mailed if picked.
I can only say that last year my husband (ad/rp) got receipt on 04/23 in mail.
Usually we expect to receive it by mid May.
Good luck to everyone.
Guys,
I have been reading all these posts intensely since yest morning and have been anxious as hell
1st attempt, AD/PP/Vermont. Non IT, single application.
Just got receipt number at 5PM Eastern Time.
Happy and I wish all the best for all you guys, its been a journey since finding a job with a sponsor after graduating and the whole H1 pressure, this surely gives a big relief.
Sincerely hope every genuine guy gets it
Hi,
Any idea when they will start non AD/ PP/VT ?
This is my 2nd Attempt. So nervous on what is going to happen.
Hoping for the best!!
Congrats to all who got it and all the best for ppl who are still waiting like me!!
My friend from my company is a first time non AD/PP/VT.
Our attorney havent heard anything about him yet.
so probably, they will send out those receipts soon after this.
Hope for the best man.
Has any of the AD/PP/ from CTS heard anything yet..
First-time AD/RP. No update from the attorney.
Plan A: Get an H1-B and stay in the US.
Plan B: Relocate to London with the same employer.
Plan C: Find another employer in London.
Why aren’t you already in London dude
Because I am now working on OPT.
Because he loves Trump, and want to experience his presidency!
That’s what happened to me last year. Now I’m waiting for the result. If not, have to go through L1B. Thing is those consulting companies are also made the USCIS to tighten the L1B…. They just scrutinize everyone’s chances. So selfish.
How much do you enjoy London? Is there any reason for a strong preference for the US over London?
Just curious. Never worked in the UK.
London is nice but expensive. When they moved me here, they didn’t adjust my salary to the cost of living in London…
Why do I prefer the us? Because my boyfriend is there, food is better. Basically, I feel life is better over there.
I like London but I like the is much better. My boyfriend is there. Food is so much better. Life is better in general. I’d like to visit London but not live there long term.
Thanks for sharing your experience in London.
I prefer the US, at least for now, because
– I am more optimistic about the long-term prospect of the US. The demographic situation in Europe is worrisome.
– The UK is not my home country but it’s close enough (less than 1 hour’s flight from home). I like being in a foreign country.
– Silicon Valley is kind of magic.
Can any of the selected candidate confirm, if their respective PP check has been encashed..
I got selected as PP but my check has not been cashed.
Thanks for letting me know
I have same question.
I have provided my Check for Premium Processing. Just curious to know, if It’s selected than when premium processing check cashed?
AD/PP/VT –> Still no receipt/ no cash checked
did any one know, what’s will be first.
Receipt OR Cash check ?
In my case, receipt came first.
Thanks for reply and sharing ur experience.
Any update in case status on Duane Morris portal?
I am also through Duane Morris. No response yet on portal or from attorneys. I am AD/PP, so few hopes left…
Any information on Non AD/PP/CA through Fragomen?
I’m in the same boat as you, Non-AD/ PP waiting for Fragomen. They are super slow so I guess we need to wait for few days
How long should I wait to see whether I got selected in the lot or not? Any, Why USCS taking these delay to inform to the employeer about the result.?
Any news about “Non-AD / PP”?
It looks that only AD / PP are running now…
I believe we are the next round of e-mails, right?
Thanks.
Anyone heard from OgleTree Deakins?
I’m also waiting AD/PP Ogletreedeakins. Dude if you hear anything please post here.
Is there a status check on their site ? Ogletreedeakins
I see the update in the Cases/Visas section “New Case Initiation- H-1B Quota Approved “. What does that mean? But there is no receipt number posted.
Can someone please tell me that AD/PP notifications will go until when ? And will the cheque get credited first?
No one will ever know how to answer you. Any answer will be a wild speculation at best. Better wait!
I got AD/PP/VT today!
Fragomen received it yesterday but didn’t update the system till today afternoon. Folks if Fragomen is your lawyer, please hang on. They are super slow in updating. I had thrown in towel yesterday evening and had started working on plan B. Wait till end of the week.
Congrats!
Thank u for the update.
AD/PP/VT 2nd attempt through Fragomen . Waiting for positive result !!
ThridtimeLucky! Con! Can I ask if you saw the update first in the system or got the email first? I’m so confused about the process as my IHP system has given me a receipt number, but I haven’t got an email notice yet….still nervous…
I saw the update in the immgration port WWIHP. They didn’t send me any email. In fact the USCIS case tracker said that case was recieved on 12th April itself. I had sent them an email yesterday and they said no updated. Today after checking the immigration portal, I emailed Fragomen my screenshot from the system only then they confirmed. Very very careless.
What is this WWIHP? Can I track mine with this if I applied through Fragomen?
Rainbowgirl – To answer you doubt, I think you have got selected in the lottery. Check you receipt number here: egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/mycasestatus.do
How can i check through IHP system if my port of entry is texas houston ? no update from fragomen yet
Similar situation AD/PP/VT. This is my third attempt,everytime filed one application.
Fragomen updated me through email today. In general they are a bit slow in sharing status info.
Best of luck to everyone!!!
Did anyone who applied as Non AD/PP got an answer? And how long does it take to get it usually?
I got a receipt notice today.
AD/PP/CSC
It was my 2nd chance, single application both times 🙂
Hope all other genuine applicants get through.
Congrats! Wish all the multiple applicants get denied or petitions revoked …
What I hope USCIS would do is to find all duplicates and cash all their checks and exclude them from the lottery.
Haha I like your idea!
To LuckyMyHusband,
What I stupid human being you are ? USCIS will anyways accept duplicate filings for same applicant from multiple employers..so filing multiple applications from different employers won’t be illegal.
Just answer to yourself, who sponsored your H1B ?
To be honest, most of us are not genuine right from submitting H1B application, paying H1B fee, resume preparation, applying for many irrelevant jobs, include fake experience etc..so just try your luck and learn to survive…Don’t cry on others luck or fate.
Well Said. @It’s fate and luck
What kind of thoughts the people are having here. Everybody is in tense and worried about their results and People like these are crying on others.
Putting fake experience and doing Job with full fake seems clever to them and the guy who has genuine experience and applied H1b through different employer is fools to them. I would like to suggest them to see H1B rules and regulations again.
Crazy Attitude!!!
Congrats! I’m AD/PP/CSC 2nd time, single application too, but still waiting…
Hi guys,
Just got news from my attorney that my case was selected in the lottery this year!! 🙂
This was my 2nd attempt – CA PP AD
I wish you all good luck and hang in there, you will get good news soon. 🙂
My warm wishes to each and every genuine applicant.
Same here
Congrat 🙂
Anyone else from Norway here? Non AD/RP VSC
Any Non/Ad/PP CA
Man I am frustrated with this whole h1b thing
Now going to sleep and hope I don’t get up and this may be the last night of my life and meet the creator
This is my second time and I think I have lost it
Don’t be so sad. I’m sure there are other alternatives. Can’t your employer file for another type of visa?
Hello Indians, I want to address to Indians as they are the only people for h1. I want to thank you for giving all your money for tuition, applying opt’s multiple times, h1b. We want to keep you Indians but with no strings attached. Live and give us money and LEAVE. I will make a wall in india as well so Indians cant fly to other counties and make india great again just like I will Make America Great again! Thank You
That’s very true. Americans earning money by giving admissions to too many indians and collecting there Tutions fees and sending them back to INDIA by H1B Trap.
Have Faith! This isn’t the end of the world.
See. This doesn’t have to be your last night just because you don’t get H1B. Do you think H1B would guarantee everything in life for you? The only thing it guarantees is you is that you can stay in USA longer and earn more provided you have a good job. Ultimately it is money. Expenses are also increasing day by day which decreases the amount you save. Don’t think that not getting H1 is the end of life. Explore new ways of making money. There are many people in India who are earning in dollars by working online through freelancing and tutoring. Many websites have come up these days which pay you decent amounts for working online. If you diligently work, you can earn upto average $5000 a month online itself wherever you are in the world. Imagine making that kind of money in India. There are more things to explore and try to build something on your own. If you get H1 and want it, well and good. But if you don’t get it, don’t make it the end of your career and life. See it as a new beginning.
I know it sucks when you eagerly want something and it’s not happening for you. But trust me, everything happens for a reason. I am sure you will forget about all this after 2 months. Anyway, good luck! !
This is not the end of world..If you compare yourself with many people in world who just wish they could live for one more hour or day then you will realize you have more than what you need. Be positive.
Sorry bro. I am sad to tell you there aint no creator so you better get your shit together and work on a plan B
Dont give up brother …Whatever happens ,happens for Good
any update from TCS regarding h1b????
When can we expect for Non AD/ PP??
Seems like few Non Ad/PP have received their confirmation already today (not complety sure if its true) but not many reported. I guess It should start very soon.
I’m Non AD/PP myself but haven’t got anything yet 🙁
As far as I could see, there was only one today. Very weird only one… Maybe it was a mistake today.
All other are AD/PP.
Let’s keep waiting.
I am also waiting.one of my friends got for AD/PP today morning.
Which centre? CA?
Yes and it is my second attempt
Well in that case good luck to both of us
Its my third attempt !
Had anyone got receipt for Non AD/CA normal processing??
too early for that !
How does being on the first/second/third attempt make any difference? Isn’t it all on luck, when it comes to lottery?
It’s my second attempt though.. Non AD/PP/VT. Haven’t heard anything yet.
It all depends o luck. the correlation between winning this round and how many times you applied before is zero 🙂
That makes sense. Thanks!
you didn’t study probability, did you
@ Rav What do you mean? Are you saying there are dependencies? The chance of you winning this is year is obviously independent of what happened to you last year !
The only factors effecting your probability this year, is now of applicants, given the random selection is truly random
I agree each lottery is independent but if we assume (for simplicity) that the odds of being picked is 50%. Then the odds of not being picked three times is 12.5%. You have to be an unlucky bastard to lose three times.
True, you are talking about accumulative chance. I was talking about in each round of lottery 🙂
Can anyone help me understand this: my lawyer didn’t send me anything, so I went to the IHP system for Fragomen and just saw an updated NIV number with EAC16XXXX. Does it mean I got the lottery???? Thanks for any information
That means you got selected. congrat !
Did you file AD?
Yes, I did. VSC/PP/AD
Congrats again. Wish me luck 😀
I’m still waiting for mine, would you mind telling me which company you filled for?
QC?
Congrats 🙂 Wish me luck
Has anyone got the receipt for Non AD/RP/VT ? Any idea how long we need to wait to get the receipt??