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.
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Hi,
Just received an email from my consultancy that my h1 was picked in the lottery, i fall under Non AD/RP.
Best Of all to all of them, please dont lose hope
Hey what is the first letter of First and Last name
Hello Everyone,
Just came to know that USCIS is done with data entry for 2017 H1B.This is my first time and I fall under Non-AD/RP/CA category.
As per my attorney, my cheque is not cashed till date.
So, just want to know whether the game is over or still some chances left.??
hi JG,
You can keep your hope alive till your packet get back to you.Because I know some people who got receipts but their checks are not encashed yet. may be your receipt is shipped but cheque hasn’t encashed yet.
keep hope alive.
Thanks a lot for such kind words.. Really appreciated!!
Got my reciept no today.NOn Ad regular processing.really very very happy.
What’s your receipt number
hope this brings luck
Trying as a last resort
Hi all just got the mail from my employer, I have got picked up in lottery. I was Non-AD/RP/VST, Feeling relived- very very happy
Keep faith in God you all will get the good news, mine was 2nd attempt
can you share your receipt number or can check in tools and confirm the series like ex EAC16149 and case received date
Hello All,
My application is picked up in lottery. I am Non-AD/RP/VT, first time applicant. Received email from attorney saying that they received my receipt notice by mail today.
FYI, still no checks en cashed- checked with my employer. No changes in SEVIS till now-checked with my DSO.
My receipt notice says notification date as April 26th. So guys timing of checks cashing and SEVIS update is very inconsistent, don’t lose jopes. Stay calm and hope for the best. Good luck everyone.
don’t loose hopes
Mean, if data entry in system is over today wats d probablity
you can keep your hope alive because they might have created receipts today as well . Let’s hope you will get notification soon.
All d best.
I didnot receive any information about my check. even after data entry is done is it worthy to wait?
How can we know if the check got encashed ?
Your lawyer should corporate to check the status of cheque
Little Rascal,
You will either know it or you won’t
Hello to all
Today afternoon i receive this email from sponsor company:
“I have very very good news for you – you have won the lottery and were selected for review for the H-1 Visa!!! Pending satisfactory review of the application, we should know if you have been granted an H-1 Visa by the end of May! We just found out today as the notice was received in the mail.
There were 236,000 petitions for a total of 85,000 visas (65,000 regular and 20,000 master degree). The odds were not stacked in our favor but I’m glad that you were selected for review.
I’ll keep you posted and we should hear something by the end of May.”
What’s the receipt number?
Fake
Data entry is done by USCIS. Regular /CA . Hopes are dying.Finger crossed.
Its cropping img.
On April 11, 2016, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC16147*****, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by May 11, 2016, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move, go to http://www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
SAURABH please suggest me.
Simple.. You are picked in lottery and have to wait approval as they process it…
H1B Query,
If this receipt number was received from your attorney/employer, then you have made through the lottery.
Uscis has announced data entry is over
This means our game over?
Yes its over 99.99 …
is there any chance to get receipt without checks chashed…even after data entry is done?
No receipts will get cashed after data entry is done!! Only receipts generation is done for after data entry process. Sorry this hurts many but we have to accept that!!
Start executing your plan-B. I wish all the people who not selected a very good luck in the future.
BELIEVE IN GOD!! AND WORK HARD 🙂
Sorry no cheques will cashed*
no boss game over!!
USCIS announced on May 2, 2016, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2017 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in our computer-generated random process. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Due to the high volume of filings, USCIS is unable to provide a definite time frame for returning these petitions. USCIS asks petitioners not to inquire about the status of submitted cap-subject petitions until they receive a receipt notice or an unselected petition is returned. USCIS will issue an announcement once all the unselected petitions have been returned.
Additionally, USCIS is transferring some Form I-129 H-1B cap subject petitions from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center to balance the distribution of cap cases. If your case is transferred, you will receive notification in the mail. After receiving the notification, please send all future correspondence to the center processing your petition. If you are filing a Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to upgrade your Form I-129 H-1B petition to premium processing, send the completed Form I-907 with the appropriate fee to the center processing your petition.
I wonder why Kumar said in another post there’s chance till 5/12, if the announced data entry completed now.
RC,
I think the post you are referring to is based on information received earlier. USCIS published the date of May 12 for start of PP applications. However, as new information is received from USCIS dates change.
No new receipts are being generated now, and there may be still in transit which may be received in next few days.
USCIS just announced that data entry for 2016-2017 h1b is completed.
Seal the deal. Data entry done – USCIS
USCIS announced on May 2, 2016, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2017 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in our computer-generated random process. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Due to the high volume of filings, USCIS is unable to provide a definite time frame for returning these petitions. USCIS asks petitioners not to inquire about the status of submitted cap-subject petitions until they receive a receipt notice or an unselected petition is returned. USCIS will issue an announcement once all the unselected petitions have been returned.
Additionally, USCIS is transferring some Form I-129 H-1B cap subject petitions from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center to balance the distribution of cap cases. If your case is transferred, you will receive notification in the mail. After receiving the notification, please send all future correspondence to the center processing your petition. If you are filing a Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to upgrade your Form I-129 H-1B petition to premium processing, send the completed Form I-907 with the appropriate fee to the center processing your petition.
Pack Bags ..No Hopes .. Two Applications …Non AD/RP ..
Both Did not pick …
Here is Update from CTS.
27 April : One of the Friend receive in receipt in Night.
28 April: No update from friend circle. but some Employee from our organisation receive receipt on this day.
29 April: One of the teammate receive Receipt in her mailbox on Friday evening but she din’t bother to check it.. She come to know in Monday morning. Many employee from our organisation received receipt on this day.
30 April & 1 April : Weekend , I think CTS may have receipt with them but din’t sent to employee on weekend bcz of maintenance of internal Visa portal.
2 April : One of the close friend Receive receipt in morning, then followed by another two friend in afternoon, Finally my wait was over in evening. I was already left office, receipt mail came in my inbox with cc to my manager, He inform me via SMS. Then in Late evening another friend also receive.
So guys conclusion is, people who are selected in lottery is receiving receipt in randomly, there is no specific pattern. This week is very important for all the aspirant. Don’t loose your hope and stay positive. Last year first receipt in CTS was receive on 29th April and Last on 5th May.
This was my Second Attempt with Same client,same Employer and Non AD/RP/VT..
God bless you all. Best of Luck.
Bro Think logically … Simple equation .. if your cheque is not enachased … We are done this year…
USCIS announced on May 2, 2016, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2017 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in our computer-generated random process. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Due to the high volume of filings, USCIS is unable to provide a definite time frame for returning these petitions. USCIS asks petitioners not to inquire about the status of submitted cap-subject petitions until they receive a receipt notice or an unselected petition is returned. USCIS will issue an announcement once all the unselected petitions have been returned.
USCIS announced on May 2, 2016, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2017 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in our computer-generated random process. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Due to the high volume of filings, USCIS is unable to provide a definite time frame for returning these petitions. USCIS asks petitioners not to inquire about the status of submitted cap-subject petitions until they receive a receipt notice or an unselected petition is returned. USCIS will issue an announcement once all the unselected petitions have been returned.
Additionally, USCIS is transferring some Form I-129 H-1B cap subject petitions from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center to balance the distribution of cap cases. If your case is transferred, you will receive notification in the mail. After receiving the notification, please send all future correspondence to the center processing your petition. If you are filing a Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to upgrade your Form I-129 H-1B petition to premium processing, send the completed Form I-907 with the appropriate fee to the center processing your petition.
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Game Over … Waiting for April 2017
USCIS announced on May 2, 2016, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2017 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in our computer-generated random process. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Due to the high volume of filings, USCIS is unable to provide a definite time frame for returning these petitions. USCIS asks petitioners not to inquire about the status of submitted cap-subject petitions until they receive a receipt notice or an unselected petition is returned. USCIS will issue an announcement once all the unselected petitions have been returned.
Additionally, USCIS is transferring some Form I-129 H-1B cap subject petitions from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center to balance the distribution of cap cases. If your case is transferred, you will receive notification in the mail. After receiving the notification, please send all future correspondence to the center processing your petition. If you are filing a Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to upgrade your Form I-129 H-1B petition to premium processing, send the completed Form I-907 with the appropriate fee to the center processing your petition.
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Why this year “USCIS Completes Data Entry” is well before the PP start date? It was after last year!
Amituofo,
Could be various reasons:
– USCIS has become more efficient in issuing receipt numbers
– USCIS overestimated the time it would take to issue all receipts and hence gave date of May 12 for start of PP
Hi everyone…even if u follow this blog…it doesn’t matter with ur luck or lottery….so guys….jus see this for updates…do not spend too much time on this…which makes you more tensed….no body would correctly know about what exactly happens at USCIS….the people who posts are jus assumptions that it…..
USCIS Completes Data Entry of Fiscal Year 2017 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
Release Date: May 02, 2016
USCIS announced on May 2, 2016, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2017 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in our computer-generated random process. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Due to the high volume of filings, USCIS is unable to provide a definite time frame for returning these petitions. USCIS asks petitioners not to inquire about the status of submitted cap-subject petitions until they receive a receipt notice or an unselected petition is returned. USCIS will issue an announcement once all the unselected petitions have been returned.
Additionally, USCIS is transferring some Form I-129 H-1B cap subject petitions from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center to balance the distribution of cap cases. If your case is transferred, you will receive notification in the mail. After receiving the notification, please send all future correspondence to the center processing your petition. If you are filing a Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to upgrade your Form I-129 H-1B petition to premium processing, send the completed Form I-907 with the appropriate fee to the center processing your petition.
Last Reviewed/Updated: 05/02/2016
GAME OVER
155900 are waiting, remaining already sent the receipts, 5000 multiple petitions
Only 100 left??????? 155900 are waiting–for –> 100
it’s 1559 : 1
lets Hope……..till may 2nd week
Data entry for FY2017 complete!!
https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-completes-data-entry-fiscal-year-2017-h-1b-cap-subject-petitions
USCIS Completes Data Entry of Fiscal Year 2017 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
Release Date: May 02, 2016
USCIS announced on May 2, 2016, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2017 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in our computer-generated random process. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Due to the high volume of filings, USCIS is unable to provide a definite time frame for returning these petitions. USCIS asks petitioners not to inquire about the status of submitted cap-subject petitions until they receive a receipt notice or an unselected petition is returned. USCIS will issue an announcement once all the unselected petitions have been returned.
Additionally, USCIS is transferring some Form I-129 H-1B cap subject petitions from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center to balance the distribution of cap cases. If your case is transferred, you will receive notification in the mail. After receiving the notification, please send all future correspondence to the center processing your petition. If you are filing a Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to upgrade your Form I-129 H-1B petition to premium processing, send the completed Form I-907 with the appropriate fee to the center processing your petition.
Can anyone tell whats going on?
Game Over
data entry just finished
Any one got updates from Celer Systems llc?
Non-AD/RP/CA
What does this mean? Can PP candidates be still hopeful ? Thanks
On April 29, 2016, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC1614852768, and emailed you a receipt notice. It is being processed at our California Service Center location. The notice describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
SlimchanceADPP,
This is most likely a cap-exempt petition. I don’t think you will see any more PP receipts being generated now.
Waiting… Non AD/RP/VT. My employer has already received 2 receipts.
Hi friends,
I have received my H1b I-797C notice with my receipt number by last Friday. When i try to check to my case status online it says ‘My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again.’ Could you please suggest me on this? Thanks in advance.
I hope you are checking on below site
https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/mycasestatus.do
Good luck !
Yes I am. Thank you.
Sri,
If the receipt number still doesn’t work in next few days, ask your employer to contact USCIS and follow-up.
Sure Saurabh. I have already asked my HR to contact our attorney to discuss about this.
Thank you!
Anyone from AAT/ Software Tech Labs? Non AD/ Regular applicants.
Hi all,
How USCIS inform about selected petition.
They send mail or send courier?
Its my second time and I have lost hope almost.
Really terrible process.
We should be able to know by pasdport.
It’s like torturing candidates.
For Premium processing lottery selected applications, they send receipt number via email followed by postal mail.
For regular processing lottery selected applications, they send receipt information through postal mail.
When is the last date for USCIS to encash the check for Non-AD/RP ?
Guys please sign the petition. Please sign even if you are already selected.
8000 comments and only 2000 signs; if we succeed it will help everyone.
petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/unpicked-h1b-petitions-should-be-subjected-2nd-round-lottery
anyone can sign it. Get is signed by your family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, drivers, maids, teachers, lawyers..
I did it.. Im AD/PP/VT. Still hoping I might get some good news.
But I lost all my hopes already. Totally devastated.
I have received noticed and sign this petition also…
just heard that my husband got picked!! This forum has been supportive throughout. I really wish y’all get it.
Do you guys think this one of the applications within the cap or is it an application for extension?
On May 2, 2016, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC16151503XX, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by June 1, 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.
Hi guys.
Quick question:
I’ve been picked in the lottery (Reg/Non-AD). My employer transferred case to premium a week ago, but no updated on USCIS website since then.
When can I expect the status to be changed?
Thank you very much!
Petition picked in lottery. When can I expect receipt notice?
Hi guys,
Any one from procure professionals got receipt? Non AD RP
Please respond if any
Thanks in advance
Check got cashed.
When can I expect receipt notice?
when was your check cashed ?
when was your check cashed ? today?
May be on Friday, my employer told my H1b picked, will send you receipt notice once we receive
Hi Saurabh,
Quick question,
Will USCIS send an email to the employer or Lawyer for applications which are selected in the lottery?
USCIS sends receipts for Premium processing to email address provided on the I-907 form (Request for Premium Processing Service). It could be employer’s email/attorney’s email whatever the employer decides to have on that form.
Hey guys, quick question to those of you who got the receipts already – were they sent to your employer or your personal mailing address directly? Thanks in advance, and good luck to all of us still waiting.
As far as I know, they will be sent to employer’s address.
AD/RP/VT still waiting, but dont know for how long 🙁
Hope till your package returns. But I’m sure you will hear something positive before the end of this week.
Anybody got receipt from Acceligent inc?