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.
is anyone received receipt in fragomen connect portal for genpact/headstrong NON-AD/RP/VT
No update in our team till now
Any update from Capgemini FSBU_US ?
I haven’t heard anything yet ?
Capgemini ppl please update with your status .
Guys USCIS is not giving much visas to Indians, They raised fees to target Indian Mnc’s Economy. USCIS is not playing fair game…. Most guys are still waiting only a few got Till Now…. I doubt they are giving atleast 60,000 Cap Slot Visas for H1b or Even LEssser…. USCIS is not giving the Cap Slot visas… they are giving hardly a visa on each PP..Non AD, AD RP..Non AD, Ad… only a Few Visas.
not true. as you may see here a lot of comments you got picked. It’s just logic, majority of the h1b applicants are indians so as a result, a huge number also will not be picked.
I have not heard anything either.. which account are you from??
Any updates from CTS folks to share?????
My colleagues got mail . I am unlucky . Can we hope for result?
When did he got the mail? Is it today or any past date?
This week? 😮
Any idea about the receipt date of this receipt?
India to file 16 cases against US for WTO treaty violation
Got email today and they updated in immigration portal!!!! Yayyyy.
I also get updated status in portal today, but no mail yet.
Congrats …. from whom you got mail
I guess, now I will have to opt for plan ‘B’.
Getting a visa for mexico and then crossing the border into US. 😀
Trump is building a wall now for you! I don’t understand why people esp indians are too obsessed for US. I agree better opportunities and lifestyle but still you are happy here at home. Incase if you are not picked try for other beautiful countries.
India to file 16 cases against US for WTO treaty violation
‘http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-to-file-16-cases-against-US-for-WTO-treaty-violation/articleshow/52223020.cms
AD/RP can i still keep my hope shop open 😐 ? Such an unfair system h1 lottery is.
It is pretty fair please stop complaining.
Good News!!!
Finally after waiting for almost one month i got a mail from My employer today morning that my H1B petition has been selected in lottery. Mine is Non-AD/RP.
Guys mails are coming very slowly and wait for it, don’t loose your hope. I feel Non-AD guys have another 50% chances get their results until this month end for sure.
All the best for everyone…I pray all hard working guys should definitely get….
This forum if good for people like us to share or get public suggestions……Maybe we can change the name of the site from Redbus2US to Greenbus2US which gives more positive energy.
Hi, can you please let us know you are from which company ? and what was your processing center ?
Hi : My Title says Polaris. The processing center is Vermont.
Thank you. Is your receipt number starting with EAC ?
Yes It is…
When did your check en-cashed?
@Polaris-Shan: Please reply
Are results for all the slots released then? Mine is in status “awaiting lottery result”. Could I wait hopefully?
Yes..Please!
When will be the next update form USCIS? Any idea? How many slots have been completed and how many are remaining?
Don’t think too much man..Just relax. If you are destined to travel to the US, you will.. There is no force which can stop you! Don’t take stress..
Guys USCIS is not giving much visas to Indians, They raised fees to target Indian Mnc’s Economy. USCIS is not playing fair game…. Most guys are still waiting only a few got Till Now…. I doubt they are giving atleast 60,000 Cap Slot Visas for H1b or Even LEssser…. USCIS is not giving the Cap Slot visas… they are giving hardly a visa on each PP..Non AD, AD RP..Non AD, Ad… only a Few Visas.
Just a min before my consultency guyz updated that this year game is over we will file new file in next year
If you have mentioned your consultancy name in your comment it would have benefited many folks!
Chaprasi consulting LLC
IBMers any update?
No update till date…I am wondering whether waiting for results is really worth after 2nd week of may!!! I hope the wait is really over 🙁 Again failed at second time 🙁 No luck for me
I have seen very few success comments from IBM…is the game really over???
Guys USCIS is not giving much visas to Indians, They raised fees to target Indian Mnc’s Economy. USCIS is not playing fair game…. Most guys are still waiting only a few got Till Now…. I doubt they are giving atleast 60,000 Cap Slot Visas for H1b.
When we will have the next update for TCS?
TCS is always late sharing results. Lets hope for the best and wait.
Guys,
Today I got an email from my company, asking for few documents which are missing for H1b petition. Does that mean my petition has been picked up in lottery and its a 221(g) from USCIS??
Though HR hasn’t told me anything about this.
Yes, congratulations!
Few people says that 221(g) is like rejection of Application, is it true?? Little worried.
221(g) is entirely different from visa lottery. Google USCIS 221(g).
Himanshu Mishra,
You should ask that to your employer. It is possible that they are collecting it just as a safeguard in case it gets selected in lottery.
BTW, what documents have you been asked to submit?
Also, USCIS would issue RFE if they need additional documents. 221g is issued by consulate when you go for stamping and they need additional information/docs. They are kind of counterparts but issued during different phases by different government agencies.
Finally got the confirmation.. This is 4th time for me. Do not worry guys.. We still can expect for a week. I will pray for you all those who yet to get. Thanks much to this forum..
Congrats :)…..To which company u work for?
when did you get you confirmation? today? when was the cheque encashed?
@ CTS Offshore folks,
Please share if you heard of any new receipts today. Thanks 🙂
CTSH1bEnthusiast
No one received the receipt today…as far as i know.
CTS Storm got over..Infy storm will hit from this week end..Good luck guyz..
How do you say CTS storm got over?????
May 3rd week GIT team will send the mail like “Your petition was not selected in the lottery”.
techM guys any updates?? is still game on??
Looks like visa cell folks are in hibernation mode..They will wake up after 6 months!
Till now no response from any of them.
For the people whose check got cashed – did you receive the receipt number?
Mine got cashed on 4th May, still waiting for the receipt
Do we have any chances still ??
Non-AD/RP/VT, Please respond your views. Thanks!
lets wait till this weekend and then its unofficially over
Okay ! waiting is the only option. Thanks for your reply!
Guys, Anyone from Oberon IT Consultancy, As i haven’t heard anything yet. KIndly share me the updates if any successful recipients.
Guys,
Please correct me if I am wrong.
H1B appliying from 1st April to 7th April.
The application will be sent thru Fed-Ex .
So any application reside from anywhere in US will go with in 7 days to USICS.
Lottery done on May 2nd.
It means what ever receipt they sent on May 2nd (Last day for receipt sending) is already reached.
It means people who didn’t get the receipt till date (including me ) should loose hope and execute Plan B if there.
Bad Luck follows …
Not sure what are you calculating. First thing lottery take place on some time 11-12 April. Again if yu are regular processing I am sure there is still time left for next 2 weeks.
Could you please suggest me that still can I put any hopes to know the status of lottery (picked or not) for my regular H1b visa processing. waiting your comments …!
Guys USCIS is not giving much visas to Indians, They raised fees to target Indian Mnc’s Economy. USCIS is not playing fair game…. Most guys are still waiting only a few got Till Now…. I doubt they are giving atleast 60,000 Cap Slot Visas for H1b or Even LEssser…. USCIS is not giving the Cap Slot visas… they are giving hardly a visa on each PP..Non AD, AD RP..Non AD, Ad… only a Few Visas.
Jsmnc inc already sent mails to all candidates who are picked in lattory. Please let me know whether got reciepts as well.
It is strange– Me and my fnds (5 members ) applied through jsmn but no one get any update. When I was called to jsmn they said that we all ready sent mails to selected members but I didn’t hear as any one get mail. Please post here if any one of you or ur fnds get receipt………..
I got the receipt last week, what is the rejection ratio for CTS?
Dude..This is really frustrating..More than lakh persons are waiting for their receipts..But you are asking for rejection ratio.
@ Common Man : Guys USCIS is not giving much visas to Indians, They raised fees to target Indian Mnc’s Economy. USCIS is not playing fair game…. Most guys are still waiting only a few got Till Now…. I doubt they are giving atleast 60,000 Cap Slot Visas for H1b or Even LEssser…. USCIS is not giving the Cap Slot visas… they are giving hardly a visa on each PP..Non AD, AD RP..Non AD, Ad… only a Few Visas.
75%
Any updates from Collabera on lottery results ?
Guys pls dont lose hope and pray god..Wait till may ….execute plan B if possible
wats plan b
Australia PR — prepare for PTE/IELTS
why not try next year instead of Aus??
What’s plan B??
PLAN b is prepare for IETLS/PTE and get AUS PR.U can earn money as same as USA
Plan B?
Plan – B is nothing but waiting for next year(2017) H1-B..
What do you mean by plan B????????????????
Need clarity
What is it???????????
what’s the plan??????
Wiproites, Are there any updates from GIMS? Havent heard anything for the past 2 days. Is there any scope still?
Hi Wipro guys, Please update. From Monday no updates.. Can we wait still….
Last Thursday, Lot of wipro guys got update from GIMS.
I guess we need to wait for one more week for next batch.
WIPRO, Any updates from GIMS?
No update in this week as I know.
Infy guys .. anyone got GICS updated ?? – Pune DC
No update yet..Still waiting
No man still waiting
I am also still waiting, 2nd attempt. As the days are passing, it is really difficult to expect the good news.
Infy is making us to wait..,:(
No.. This is 3rd Attempt
Anyone from navel tech or carpus it got update??
navel tech Is that a Company or Body shop Consultancy…. Seems guys are using variety names for fake consultancies
Anyone from HCL got update?
Not Yet :/
waiting waiting..
Not Yet
HCL guys did anyone receive any update..This wait is killing man.
Is there any hope left for no n-ad/ pp ? My employer says We write back to you only when packages are returned by USCIS .. kindly reply .This is my first attempt.
Any news from kellton tech
No updates still from Kellton tech. when checked they said that few got the lottery results and still few they are expecting. Not sure still hope is there or not. What did they say to you when called?
They are saying they have 60 got picked up out of which they got info of 30 and they have informed those 30 applicants. Remaining 30 they will information in a few days in bulk .
I am also waiting for kellton tech news
CTS people,
any updates???
I haven’t heard anyone from CTS saying that they got receipt number…
Anyone today???
H1B Dreamer
As far as i know noone from CTS has got reciept today.
CTS people, Anybody with Surname starting with V got reciept?
Is it over for CTS ???
Me too starting with V… Waiting 😛
I guess its game over for us.. There is a slim chance till this weekend based on previous year’s trend. But after that, we should move on…
From CHN/Healthcare
Appaidyellam sollapdathu…
Any Updates on H1B from Collabera INC ?
Do any one got any notifications on it ?
Any hope for CSC?
Please update if anyone receive e-mail from BAL.
Upto what time
NonAD/RP
A friend of mine got selected and got email from BAL on 5th May. I know of only one. I am waiting too.
whats your shortid or last name, I can ping you on skype
Couple of guys got selected last week. Heard that they send out email in batches so hoping we still have chance till next week.
You mean BAL sends email in batches????
By when we can see the approvals/rejections of the petitions for regular processing..?
I hope starting from Mid June..
Thank you!…
Non AD/RP/VT
It was a dream come true when I got a mail from my employer that my petition was picked in lottery.Received mail yesterday night at 7.30 PM IST. Felling great!!.Good luck to all those who are waiting for their result.
Congratulations Dude. May I know your company name? If you are not interested to tell your company name, please tell whether it is an India bases MNCs like TCS/ Infy / Wipro / CTS or any other startup company?
US Based Consultant..
It is a US based Indian Consultancy firm.
Thanks a lot. I think I can keep my hopes for next couple of weeks
We were told by our attorney that we still have chances to be getting few more by end of this month and after that very less chances of getting h1s. Guys hope for the best and keep your fingers crossed till end of this month.
Hi,
I was picked up in lottery, I applied through a consultancy (Experis IT, USA), I submitted documents for H1-B with experience in ‘A’ company. Now I am moving to ‘B’ company.
Now I want to know whether it will be any problem if I change company. Shall I have to continue in ‘A’ company itself upto my VISA approve.
Please let me know.
It shouldn’t be of any problem… but if all goes good it is unfair to leave the company ‘B’ with in the span of 4 months..
If your visa was processed by company A, then you should not move to company B till your visa is approved and your visa doesnot start, that is oct 1st. So my advice is do not change before october. Remember a bird in hand is better than 2 in bush
H1-B From India,
If A withdraws the petition before it is approved, then it as good as you not making through the lottery. Only when the petition has been approved, can you make use of it in future at a different company.
IBMers, any update yesterday ?
Not hearing anything at all now. It seems very few got till now
Correct, no news
@CTS guys,
Please update here, if anyone receives receipt notice today.
NO didn’t receive, Some of them got 1 week before, i am still waiting…
Any hope for CTS, waiting for mails
Not much expectations for receipt mail, but we can wait until this week end.
Haven’t heared a single update from Accenture guys. Any update from any location, Accenture people? From comments it seems only ACN and Infy left to start receving responses I guess.
It luuks like you guys weel gett yupdate laater these week. Mee too waiting.
Hello All,
If we are not picked in lottery, how to confirm if at all the employer had applied for the H1 and what details should I be asking for?
Thanks
@Parvathi
Ask for rejection letter.
once you get the USCIS tracking number cross check that against USCIS case status tracker.
the negative side of it you can’t see the name of the beneficiary on it. you understand. your employer can give the same number everybody else.
thanks.
Just wanna share, my employer e-mailed me earlier and told that I was picked! -2nd timer =) Have faith!
When did you receive the email? And who is your employer? Is your employer mnc or consultancy?
Hi Muruga,
It’s ability works- healthcare. Last Tuesday, employer emailed me and told that my application was picked.
Cheque not encashed.Any chance ?
Very slim!
I have received my Receipt no on May 4th.I am the first timer..
WCA-16-XX-XXXXX.
I am reqular to this blog .Thanks for all the help
Is there any chance ?
Still I didn’t receive any updates but my employer is telling like wait till June first week.
Hi Saurabh,
I got my H1b visa last year and have done my visa stamping in December 2015. But due to some reason (project on hold) I could not travel and now I don’t see any future as well in my current company.
Can I carry my visa with me if I switch the job in India.
Heard from HR that my current company will cancel my visa in case of switching jobs because they don’t trade H1B visa.
Could u Please help me.
It’s hard to transfer H1 if you never traveled to US even if it is stamped.
Bad luck man… I hope you can’t transfer the visa in this situation.
You don’t transfer Visa but the H1B petition. You are Cap exempt now, any company can file H1B for you in Cap exempt category. Let your current company cancel the Visa(it is visa not h1b Petition), you can get it stamped again with new company H1B petition. Make sure you have xerox of I797 and other documents you carried for first time stamping.
but the petition is based on the current employer and the client – isn’t it? I hope they just can’t leave the petition as it is…
DD,
An employer can withdraw the petition as per their will. However, another employer can file a cap-exempt petition for you based on previous approval notice, even if the petition has been withdrawn. You would need at least receipt number for this. Having receipt approval notice is even better.
The employer can also cancel the visa stamp in passport, but for this they need to send the physical passport to consulate for cancelation. Usually this doesn’t happen but companies may include it in part of their exit process. Even if the visa stamp in canceled, you can get a new one once cap-exempt petition (as explained above) has been approved.
Any update from persistent systems
Thanks a lot Saurabh and all for helping….FYI…The petition hard copy is with me only…
Hi Saurabh
Whether Wipro, CTS , TCS and INFY any of these companies file for a Greencard for the H1b Holder?
Rana,
I don’t know if they do. Maybe others can chime in with their experiences.
have all the lucky lottery picked candidates got notified…..till what date can we wait for the lottery results…timeframe…
My employer told me he has already received some acceptance letter and couple of rejection letter. So I think rejected packages are on their way.