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.
My petition status is now as “Receipt notice was changed “. Last week there was an issue due to insufficient money. However my employer cleared the dues. Can someone from admin or any expert please advice on me what is these means.
Thanks in advance
@Sunshine…please call to USCIS if you have a receipt number….
Hi admin,
I need an important suggestion on this.
I am on H4 in US now and applied for H1 with COS. My H1 petition has picked up in the lottery and my case type is Regular processing. My H4 visa is going to expire on August 30th 2016.
1) I heard my COS will get denied considering my visa expiration date. Is it true that I should be with valid H4 on September 30th for COS to get approved??
2)If the above is not true, then, as per Last Action Rule, would I end up with H4 again (provided H1 gets approved and then H4 extension gets approved)??
3)Do you recommend to withdraw H4 extension and upgrade to premium processing?
Saurabh/Kumar your valuable suggestion is important to me now. Please advise !!
As Your visa is expiring in 30th Aug 2016. you cant stay legally in country , until you and H1b apply for extension.
There wont be any issue for H1B if you leave the country and get visa stamp and reenter in US after 1st October. I would recommend to go ahead with H4 extension. as it is required to show valid status in US when visa officer take your case.
(note : this is purely as per my reading and understanding .it is always good to take second opinion.)
HelpMe,
1. Yes, USCIS may issue RFE asking for proof of H-4 status from Aug 30 to Oct 1. For COS to be approved, they need continuity of status through Oct 1.
2. Last Action Rule takes effective date into consideration. So let’s say H-4 extension is approved on July 1 w/ effective start date of July 1; and H-1 COS is approved anytime w/ effective start date of Oct 1. So as per Last Action Rule, you would remain on H-4 until Sep 30 and then be on H-1 from Oct 1
3. Has your spouse applied for H-1 extension? You can include your H-4 extension w/ spouse’s petition and file in PP. Once H-4 extension gets approved, just submit its approval copy when USCIS issue RFE for your H-1.
Hi Saurabh,
Mine is also the same case. My H4 expired on this May 17th. But I got visa extension before that on May 10th. My H1 receipt date is on April 11. Will my H1 get RFE? Should I submit approval copy after that?
H4 Extension,
I think you would be ok. You have already received the H-4 extension. So when they look-up the I-94#, they would see that it has been extended through Oct 2016. So you should be fine. Still if they want to see copy of spouse’s extended 797 and your H-4/I-94, they can issue RFE which can be easily addressed.
Thank you, Saurabh
Thanks for your reply Saurabh. This has cleared many of my doubts.
My Spouse didn’t not file extension yet.
1) Is there any chance for both H1 petition and COS to be issued for RFE considering this expiration date thing?
2) If my H1b petition gets approved and COS gets denied instead of RFE, can I re-file COS with premium processing?
HelpMe,
1. H-1B and COS are processed together. So there would be just 1 RFE and would put entire process on hold. It would include proof of extension of status and may include other things as well (related to H-1 work, job, employer etc).
2. They don’t deny anything w/o RFE. So RFE is issued and based upon RFE response it would be approved or denied. COS can be filed later as well, but there won’t be any PP option available when filed just as COS.
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I am sorry Saurabh. Since, I checked my earlier post and didn’t see response from you, thought of reposting it. Sorry for the trouble and thanks for all the help.
HelpMe,
He was an impostor. My comments would show-up in a different background color and will be marked as Admin (see above as example). If you have any follow-up questions, you can post here.
Its been more than a month and still i am seeing below status only. There is no change in it at all. Any idea when i can see any changes in below status as per the date April 14,2016 when they have received it.
On April 14, 2016, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WACXXXXXXXXXX, 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.
ABC,
There SLA is to adjudicate PP petitions by May 27. So they are still within their prescribed timelines.
Hi Saurabh,
My Q is that currently I am on OPT and have applied for two applications with USCIS.
1) STEM Extenstion
2) H1B Lottery – Selected and got the receipt (Its not authorized yet)
I am having bunch of issues with my stem extension approval and USCIS gave a 2nd RFE on my case. Initially they said the everify # and employer name doesn’t match and I do not know the reason for second RFE yet. My original OPT ended on May 10th.
What should I do to apply for capgap in case the stem is denied.
What are my options to continue to my current job until Oct 1st.
Thankyou.
H1, F1 struggle,
It is an option to withdraw OPT extension and then continue working on cap-gap. Your DSO can help you w/ that.
The catch is in case your H-1B petition is denied, you will not have option to avail OPT extension anymore.
Thank you for the suggestion. Yes, the same is the reason I wanted to know the cap gap process. My employer says there is no particular paper work of Cap-Gap and its only a letter he can type explaining the situation when I go for my COS stamping.
1st RFE on STEM-extension was generated on Apr 25th, I responded on May 5th though I had the time to respond until Aug 25th officially.
2nd RFE on STEM-extension is generated on May 18 and I am thinking I will get time until Sept 18th to respond. (Reason not known because I haven’t received the letter)
I am thinking that can I take all the time and respond to the 2nd RFE around Sept 4th and as it is they take at least two weeks to respond so that I can come close to the October timeframe and may be take some days leave from work in case of any not so positive result happens on F1 extension. (This is the case when I think my H1b will go smooth.) Does this sound like an option?
I for sure need H1 as my spouse is about to maxize on his H1 and we are currently not planning to leave US else I could have utilized another 24 months of STEM. I have applied for STEM only to be in status until October.
I would be thankful if I can get a clarity on the cap gap process.
Thankyou.
H1, F1 struggle,
You can upgrade your H-1 petition to PP so that you know the H-1 result quickly. Once you have clarity about approval or denial, you can take appropriate action on your OPT. If H-1 is approved, you can withdraw extension and move to cap-gap by talking to DSO. if denied, you can respond to OPT extension and work on the same.
Do you know what your SEVIS record shows currently? Ask you DSO about it. As your OPT extension is not approved yet, you may already be in cap-gap (I suspect but not sure).
Hi,
Anyone from logic planet received the recipts?
@PZ_GoodEnough
There is 2nd list for infosys guys . The 2nd list is “REJECTION” update.
HAHA……
O men! got RFE! 🙁
I was non-ad/pp
@ RFE GRR
Could u tell us what the RFE for???
client letter, paystub, job duties in detailed
now what to do? how much time will i have to wait?
@ RFE _GRR
That depends on how soon ur emplyer responds to the RFE
what is the recipt # initials
Sorry for ppl who is still waiting but I would like to know if selected ad/pp one has been approved by USCIS.
I know they started the processing on 12th and it takes 15days but some people already got approved.
Please share your case. Thanks
No Shin, I am waiting as well, I received receipt on Apr 12th and still waiting for approval. My case AD/PP/VT.
Mine is same as yours. Thanks. I got the receipt on 13th. AD/PP/VT
It is game over guys, so work on your plan B.
Received a confirmation email from the GI Team today. Finally made it in my second attempt.
Which center ? And was it RP/PP ?
For Infosys people – I raised ahd and got reply that all selected cases informed by USCIS are already updated. We haven’t received any status on your case.
It means straight forward der is no 2nd list. It will only come if USCIS has selected list pending with them else 2nd list is all rejected one only…….
I don’t think USCIS will still inform selected one
Nichesoft is updating after getting receipts. .not when the check is encashed..so still can keep hopes ..all the best
Any hope for non ad rp?
Acceligent is it alive?
Alive but not replying. One mail, every week, just one mail will do.
But these guys are so unprofessional. They won’t do it.
still list s there. wait bro
Which list bro
Rejection list ??
Main problem is swain.. He is not a professional guy.. Feels a lot.. Not responding even calls or messages or mails.. He is totally unfit for that position….
I second that bro. Have you spoken to nag?
I think we should call him or mail him. I dont know how many others like us are there,
who have applied through Acceligent. This Swain guy is useless
@ CTS Folks,
Anyone got the receipt after May 6th?
Yes. one of my friend got it on may 18th. CTS Chennai.
Anyone know about accenture?
@Accenture blr thanks bro people like you are keeping our hopes alive .. all the very best.
Many people and other forums said that after May 12th the dream was over.
Looking to this forum, I can see people being selected yesterday and today (I did not read everything to know if there is more).
What I can say is: the dream is over, only, and really only, is over… not when people say it is over.
I am glad to know people are still receiving receipt notices. I am still waiting mine (Non-AD/PP), and I have faith that it will came soon. But, for now, I am happy for those who already received and glad to know that the game is being played yet… The dream is not over!!!
When they said May 12th the dream is over, it is meant for PP applications, since that is the date USCIS promised to start processing PP applications – that would mean all selected people will be notified by then (again, only for PP). What you are seeing for the last couple of days are RP receipts. They keep coming in even after you think everything is over, since there is no established timeline for RP.
Any update from TCS Kolkata? Guys if anyone has any update regarding TCS Kolkata, please share.
Got the receipt last night and its an awesome feeling. This blog helps a lot to keep calm and updates too.. Thanks all
Hello Rajiv, could you please tell me whats your case ? You mean you got lottery receipt now ?
AD/N-AD ?
RP/ PP ?
CA or VT ?
@rajiv .. could you please tell ur case I mean non ad/pp or Rp and employers name if u can . I know people in infy are still getting reciept
My case ( Non-AD/PP/CA) was approved yesterday, sooo happy!!
Does someone know rejection rates through visa stamping process?
Thank you!
Hello. Could you please tell me when was it that you received the receipt for selection in Lottery ?
Congratulations.
Thank you! I have received the receipt on 4/13.
ACCENTURE anyone who got selected?
Is Accenture dispatched lottery results already ?
Accenture Pune… Still waiting. Haven’t seen any update at any corner yet.
Am from Accenture Pune as well, no updates. Not even with Sr Mgr. Anyone from any othr IDC got any update?
NOT yet in Bangalore. Let me know if you get any update.
My case was approved on 18th May as per the USCIS status tracker site. Very happy!
Mine is a Non-AD/PP/VT
Thanks to admins of this, probably the most popular, forum on this topic for their efforts in answering all the queries and maintaining this site.
All the best everyone!
Hi What is your receipt received date ?
Case was received on April 14th
Could you please tell if the status on USCIS when it was recieved was “CASE WAS RECEIVED” or “CASE WAS RECIEVED AND RECIPT WAS EMAILED….”?
It was “….. receipt was emailed”
Hi All,
Anyone got picked up in lottery through STG ?
Non Ad/Rp : I did not get any updates from my consul, any hopes still ??
Hurray..Got my receipt. from Nichesoft
Any one from acceligent?
Congrats Nikhi. I got mine too
Can someone give a count how many petition go approved through Nichesoft?
Hi Infoscion,
Any one has updated with below status ? What is “Name was updated” mean ? will it go to RFE or Approval ? Can any one clarify on this ?
On May 4, 2016, we updated your name for your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WACXXXXX. If you move, go to give us your new mailing address.
thanks,
@Saurabh : your clarification would be helpful here. Can you please clarify ?
Your case might be in security check. Approval will happens soon depends on your check, if it goes too long…!!!!! It would be finger crossed.
Better check with your employer or attorney to get more clarity.
Last year Quota My case was rejected after three months from “Name was Updated” status.
Comments from GI Infy Team,
• When will I get to know if my application has not been selected in the lottery?
o Request you to wait for 6-8 weeks to get an update on the application status, the same will be updated on GICS. USCIS typically sends the accepted applications first, followed by the applications that have not been selected. However there is no set process for this and we have received accepted cases very late in the past.
Has it ever happened before? does anyone know about this?
Infy game over. Make Plan B.
Make Plan C D E F G H I J K L. Don’t predict things fool.
Hello Infoscion,
Yesterday i got receipt number and when i check my status in USCIS website, it shows as below. Any one has status like “Name Was Updated” ? What does it mean ? Can any one clarify please ?
On May 4, 2016, we updated your name for your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WACXXXXXXXX. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
@ Saurabh : Could you please clarify ?
Thanks.
Looks like list is complete and all the receipts received so far have been informed and updated in GICS, as confirmed by the email from GI team. Congrats for succesfull applicants and rest should plan accordingly.
I don’t think it’s done. I called up GICS and they updated me that they have one more list which is not approved for disclosure.Once approved and they get that list, they would share the update with us. They informed me, it will take time to get the approval for disclosure and when it will happen, they don’t have clue on it.
Hello,
Are you sure still there is a list that has to be disclosed.
Once approved in the above comment mean approval from INFY or USCIS..???
Please tell if the above information is TRUE.
Hello INFOSCIANS, Admin,
I got receipt no yesterday and my status is as below in USCIS site . Any one having same status ? What does it mean ? My case will get approve ? Please clarify.
On May 4, 2016, we updated your name for your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WACXXXXXX. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
Thanks
Guys, any updates from HCL ? All other service MNC have released the results, I am not sure what is holding them. People from HCL pelase be active on updates
Acceligent guys any hope?
Try next year, On update from Raj or Nag side.
Dont know man.. Did you speak with Raj or Nag?
But they got the good numbers till now and when i check with them, they are telling they didnt get any information and asking me to wait till month end.
No updates from ISG.
Nahi milega, India mai hee baitho cheap labor.
who know s what’s going on in HCL, why are they not updating anything while results are published for selected case in all most all companies.
Waiting ….as usual no updates 🙁
i have got some status in my case can help me
Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction
On May 18, 2016, we transferred your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EAC16XXXXXXX, to another USCIS office. That office now has jurisdiction over your case. We sent you a notice that explains why we moved your case.
What content is not clear to u???
Or You can’t interpret English itself??? Come on man its simple US English… Stop behaving like kids…
Anyway, let me spoon-feed you, Your petition has been selected in lottery and later on transferred to another Service Center.
This might be possibly to balanced the work load among service centers.
I like your camel case name bro
Hi friend,
If I asked something it doesn’t mean that I don’t know anything, think like maybe I applied first time any how thanks for valuable time and reply
Dear GodHelpTheseLosers
Please see your back before criticize others, please read redbus2us comment policy, do you know me, then how can you say I’m a looser
• Do NOT write hate speech, swear words, or get into fight. Maintain etiquette
I’m sorry man, I didn’t mean to offend you. Good luck.
I’m sorry man, I didn’t mean to offend you. Good luck.
before ‘criticizing’, ‘losers’ not ‘loosers’. tells how much you know kiddo. First go to an English school and then apply for H1. Hope you get into an RFE with some twisted questions.
Before people go down this road of name calling, may I ask everyone involved to take a timeout, sit in your naughty corner for next couple of hours and sleep over it. Once your anger level is back at level of 1-3 on a scale of 10, come back to the community.
Please help me save my time by not writing comments which I have to delete later.
Any Update from CTS today?
Isnt it game over for cts ?
over over
GAME IS OVER for INFOSCIANS.
Game is still on.. Batch 2 coming up
@PZ_GoodEnough … how do u know that batch 2 is coming. In the mail received from GICS it is clearly mentioned that they have updated all the file numbers received by them. Since USCIS sent all the receipts before 12th may, infy would have received all them by now. If still they don’t have updated for our application then it can only mean one thing, that our application was not picked in lottery.
Feeling really sad.
No, but today i gotta get email from GI help desk dat next batch will come in one or two week so wait for same. So it doesnt mean ur rejected!
Yes!!
Are u sure??
@PZ_GoodEnough
There is 2nd list . The 2nd list is rejection update …
Yes, that is Rejection batch.
Oh is it fool.
Any one got regular processing approval?
Not yet
Does any1 from IBM gurgaon got any receipt thsi week ??
IBM Bangalore – one of my team member got receipt
ANY ONE GOT RECEIPTS FROM KELLTON TECH? ANY UPDATE FROM THEM?
Yes Got it….
Thanks Infosys. Finally got TICKET TO HOLLYWOOD. Yesterday got file updated and now got a confirmation mail from infy.
Cheers. Best of luck to all.
Congratulations Brother…
Congratulations mate for making it!
congrats
Congrats bro!!!!
See you in the USA.
“Cheete ki Chaal..Baaj ki Nazar..Aur BajiRao ki talvar pe sandahe nahi karte..kabhi bhi maat desakti hai..”
ROFL!!!
how much time it takes from case received to case approved?
Loosing hopes … 🙁
Got the below email from GICS….
subject : H-1B Update | Results of lottery still awaited
Dear Employee,
This is to inform you that we have not yet received an update from USCIS regarding your H-1B petition. This process of receiving lottery selected cases and those that are not selected will carry on for the next two months. In case your petition is not selected we will update your record on GICS accordingly. In case your petition has made through the lottery, the approval process can take up to 4+ months after receiving the receipt.
Dont know ..if I should keep hopes or …. 🙁
Well .after seeing the below paragraph in email, I guesses the GAME IS OVER for INFOSCIANS.
“• My receipt notice details are not updated in GICS yet, I can see for few of my project members/ team member’s details are updated.
o GICS is updated with all the receipts which have been sent by USCIS and received by us. Once we get any update on your application from USCIS it will be updated in the system. To check if your receipt has been received by Infosys click on GICS My visa details, click on your H-1B Visa Reference number. You can see your 13 character receipt number by checking the ‘File number’ field in your ‘Visa Details’ section”
🙁
Chances seems to be almost Zero now…
O to Z coming next.
Do u mean surname starting with O to Z ?
@PZ_GoodEnough … from where are you getting all this info. .. Pls dont play with everyone’s feelings.
Game is over bro, work on your plan B
Finger crossed
i think PZ_GoodEnough is right… because each and every frnd of mine who got file number there surname is started with letter which are before O … and in US surname always come before intial name.. so may be they are updating according to that… so dont lose hope… no one with surname after O got file number… that can not b a coincidence…
rubbish!!…I know someone initials TS who received his receipt…whatever it is, it’s not going alphabetically..Don’t make up stuff mate!!
That’s right! My surname starts with T, my friend’s starts with S. We both have gotten the receipt.
My sur. name start’s with Y, So i have to wait next year to get receipt. good guess!!!!!!!!
Not over yet. O to Z will receive next.
What is O to Z … first name initial or last name initial … anyways neither my first name nor last start with letters between O to Z … so i guess no use of waiting for me… People who have received file numbers pls update ur initials as well…
Zero Over
Same ? But on other side they saying batch second will come in one or two weeks.
Any updates from GIMS in WIPRO?
Hi Guys,
Game is Over….
Just now GICS send mail to oth selected candidates and those candidates those who ae not select in lottery.
Hopefully waiting for next time.
This is the response I got from GICS team. “The receipts have come in hoards and the team at onsite has been ratifying details and collating a list / report. We would update as soon as we have a clear list from these sorting or receipts received at our US office. There would be emails sent to those whose cases have made it to the lottery and receipts received by us. There on the updates will reflect on the individual GICS records Note: Request you to wait for 6-8 weeks to get an update on the rejected application status.”
i heard TA role people got h1 ststus updates is there any one got update on level 5. please update eagerly waiting to know status
Yes, I know two JL5 ppl who got File Number updated in GICS.
Not true. People across various roles received update. I guess GICS have updated all the cases wer they have received response. Move on. Folks no point is waiting.
From where u got this reply pushpa. We haven’t received reply for AHD like this
I think its from Yammer
Anyone received any receipt number or confirmation from Capgemini ?
@Infoscions,
Hope never dies…
GICS just sent out a communication to all selected entries including me. It says that they are still in the data entry process for all receipts received and this might continue for another 2-3 weeks.
Looking at this, you can expect more updates from GICS in batches.
Anyone from infy got file number today ?
Perhaps, No. I feel GI team updated file number yesterday itself. The latest mail from GI supports this. “This is to inform you that we have not yet received an update from USCIS regarding your H-1B petition. This process of receiving lottery selected cases and those that are not selected will carry on for the next two months. In case your petition is not selected we will update your record on GICS accordingly. In case your petition has made through the lottery, the approval process can take up to 4+ months after receiving the receipt.” .”GICS is updated with all the receipts which have been sent by USCIS and received by us. Once we get any update on your application from USCIS it will be updated in the system. To check if your receipt has been received by Infosys click on GICS My visa details, click on your H-1B Visa Reference number. You can see your 13 character receipt number by checking the ‘File number’ field in your ‘Visa Details’ section”….So, chances are very low…in fact Zero.
I agree .GICS HAVE updated all the records for which they have received response from USCIS. I THINK now chances are very rare may be small set of people will make it. Rest all its over. May be by June end they will mark it rejected in lottery. This is my second time still no update . I have given up now. 🙁
Yes Just got an email 🙂
Hi All,
Finally some good news. I don’t have my information yet. But my consultant told me its approved and selected in lottery. First attempt, nonAD, RP.
My brother in law recommended this guy on 30th march and i sent him docs on 31st. Pretty happy with the way things turned out. I did not ask him anything else about the check and other things.
Good luck to everyone waiting. Don’t loose hope yet like i had done.
Can anyone tell me whats the procedure after this?
Ankur
Hi congrats ankur. Have you received the receipt? I have applied and they said my cheque got encashed on April 26th itself. But didn’t send the receipt. Will it take time to receive the receipt???
Hello,
Thanks and congrats to you too. I haven’t received anything yet. The guy from their team told me that i have been picked up in the lottery and soon the immigration team will send me email with all the details. I hope they do it in 2-3 days. I will update the forum with whatever i receive. I hope it will help others.
Regards,
Ankur
Congrats ankur ji 🙂
Thanks Subu 🙂
Hi Guys,
Game is still on.. don’t loose hopes, I got receipt yesterday 10:30 pm..
Hi Can you Please check your Tracking no?
Was it updated in INSZoom.In my case i got only mail about the petition submission but nothing is updated in shipping log in INSZoom.
Anyone got receipts @ Appnet global Inc this week.
yes even I got receipt on this Monday .. I had chat with team they said we have around 1000 receipts pending .. we are processing the receipts so wait for till this month end….
Hi..Congrats, Can you please update fromwch location you are.any update from Gurgaon IBM ??
yes m @Gurgaon IBM.. 5 to 10 peoples got receipts this week.. but still around 100 receipts are expected.
Game over for CTS?
Feels like Game Over for CTS this year 🙁
Fact Factu Factu….
Is the show over or can we expect any news?
Hi TechMighties,
The results are out and shared with RMs… those who are expecting please check with your Managers!
All the Best! mine was not picked in lottery
Will there be second list also? Any news…
no news as such… when contacted Visa cell in lync they told not picked.
when i heard it I dint had hopes of any other list that time
IBM guys..any update ?? Did any1 received the receipt no. this week ??
If yes then from wch location ?
Is the game over ?
Nope game not over, receipts are pending with immigration team. One of my team mate got it on Wednesday. Only the list 1 people are hearing the results now.
Thanks for your reply. Can you please specify which location your frnd is at ?
Bangalore