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.
INFOSYS Guys……Believe me.. 🙂
Do not loose hopes….Today our manager went to GICS dept and asked for an update for all our team mates for whom H1B was applied. Initially they were not saying anything but after giving some Project requirement, like in case some one is not got selected in H1B lottery they would be initiating L1 immediately because of onsite requirement for project delivery. 🙂 Finally they said some good news …They are holding total 650 Selected petitions receipt with them and would be updating in coming days. As Our manager was in hurry ..he did manged to check the status for all our guys with the help of employee numbers…. 🙂
So request you all to please keep waiting…. You never know if you are part of that 650 selected ones…..
Note : This is not any rumor…I am telling you truth..Believe me..
I wish you all very Best luck….for sure there would be some good news for the ones who all are there in 650 🙂
Sorry….Forgot to mention that in our team 3 got selected out of total 14….So the remaining lucky ones are 647 🙂
Delivery Unit Teams has the details of all the selected petitions.
INFY-H1B-Hopes_Still_Alive
Are you telling the truth ? why do they really need to hold the result.
In first slot none of your team mates got the update ? we are also in the same boat our manager initiated for 6 and none of us got the update in 1st slot.
Please let me know you are from which account.
@infy_waiting….
Yes..Whatever I mentioned above is ture…
The reason for holding confirmations with employer is unknown to us…But there are many factors behind that…If you see the old comments by Admin “Saurabh” he also mentioned many times that Big Giants like TCS and INFY keeps the confirmation on hold with them and disclose in the form of batches…..
If you have time..please go through the last year forum h1b-visa-2016 and check the comments from Infosys guys..many of them received their confirmation on 30th June and first week of july… …as per past trend…Infosys really discloses some selected petitions along with rejected ones. …Thats why everybody talking about second list. 🙂
Second list is always from Employer and not from USCIS…
Best luck..
I start thinking that big companies like Infosys withholding some selected petitions from beneficiaries because they just didn’t expect such high number of selection. An the end it is really hard to plan when you deal with lottery, and I think that’s how they deal with it – just cut some people from the deserved petitions.
Do you have any idea when GICS team will update 650 members list.
Ask Tasha.
When it was checked to them…They just said that we would be announcing 650 selected ones along with rejected ones…so they are waiting for more rejected mails to be received …so that the GICS update activity would be done altogether for all remaining petitions. Though they didn’t tell any specific date..the way they were talking ..hopefully it would be released by last week of this month…
BTW..I am from Pune – CISRUN
GICS team sits in pune is it ?
Oye Hopes Alive,
Did they tell your manager in person they will update selected ones along with rejected petitions.. Don’t bluff ok. I can understand them withholding some petitions but not statements like update and bla blah.
guys is it possible that USCIS does a second lottery and that’s why some people get their receipt notice in June or early july sometimes? This is my last chance for H1B. My OPT expires this year and I don’t want to go back to India 🙁
My life depends on this. Don’t know what i will do with my life in India. It’s so bad there.
I heard, DHS has extended OPT Stem period from 17 moths to 24 months, effective from 10th May.. I guess , dat might give you some peace..
Make in India!
How many people died because of not having H1b?
Stop thinking like an idiot, its just a game of luck.
just to motivate you here is a thing, the founder of snapdeal was denied for H1b and then started a unicorn company
Please revoke your indian nationality ! my sincere advice
ABCD,
There is no more lottery that’s going to happen.
You grew-up in India and were able to adapt to US. Same way you will be able to adapt to India. Yes, your first preference may be US, but still India is not as bad as you are thinking it to be.
What is bad here? You grow up here, studied here and got a chance to travel abroad which ever country by earning here. Pity on you for not knowing your value.
I agree u like there, all the freedom and lifestyle. But never forget who you are!!!! अपनी औकात मत भूल. बचपन में गटर से बॉल उठाता था.
Bhai koi petition approve karwa do.
ab mann nahi lag raha India me 😀
मन नहीं लग रहा तो बनारस के कोठे पे जाओ, यहाँ कोई नहीं है Approver तेरी पेटिशन का
Dear Sunny,
From your language it appears you are quiet familiar with the intricacies of a low life
I can also since elements of autism ,retarded growth and a spastic personality in you
Please go and get a life
And here goes another f***ktard who throws in some flashy words and asks others to go get a life. Could you please point us where you got your amazing life from? We would also try a bargain for a better model. “Go get a life.” Teri
Dear Mooney, (although u sound like lully), I had my feet stick to ground, i would say, yes, i am quite familier with intricacies of a low life. I know how the things work around here. What are you? Some hot shot millionaire? Wake up from your sweet American dream bro.
And by the way i believe you meant ‘Sense’ not ‘Since’ . ढंग की अंग्रेझी तो सिख ले लुल्ली, अमरीका जायेगा डीके बोस.
Hi Saurabh,
Good Morning.
Non-AD/RP/WAC XX XXX XXXXX
Currently my husband is in India and his H1B got selected in lottery. We are now applying for Premium Processing to know his application status ASAP.
His H4 stamping is already done and he is planning to travel as my dependent due to personal reasons, after his H1 approval.
My question here is after H1B got approved if he travel on H4 does his approved H1B will have any problem or no. Can we apply for COS from H4 to H1 after October and can start working after COS gets approval or any hidden problems will arise if he travel on H4 after his H1B got approved.
I don’t have clear knowledge on COS process, I read few blogs but cases are varying, hence wanted to check with you.
Thanks for your help in Advance.
Regards,
Veena.
Good Morning Veena,
He can appear for H-4 stamping even though he has H-1 approved. He can then travel on H-4, and file COS from H-4 to H-1 later. There are no additional problems related to this and should be simple. When applying for COS, your husband can decide to move to current H-1 employer or a different employer (in which case it would be H-1 transfer + COS).
One simple question for you,why can’t your husband ask his questions himself
Is he a moron or you don’t let him live peacefully
Something is seriously wrong
Any update , status change for nonad/rp?
No more selection update from GIMS?
What is GIMS, you mean to say Gym? No update yet, trainer is on leave.
Hi Saurabh,
My petition Non-AD/RP was picked in the lottery but an RFE was issued. Below is the case status on the USCIS websire
Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
On May 14, 2016, we mailed a request for additional evidence for your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC*********. The request for evidence explains what we need from you. We will not take action on your case until we receive the evidence or the deadline to submit it expires. Please follow the instructions in the request for evidence.
The additional evidence required is regarding the company’s business and clients. My company’s lawyer will submit all the required documents by this Friday.
How long does USCIS usually take to approve/reject such cases ?
Which consultancy?
Not a consultancy. SME IT company.
NonReliableIndian,
Your processing is put on hold until RFE response is received. Once RFE response is received, it should be processed in 1-4 months. As always, there is no SLA for RP and could take longer as well.
Hi Saurabh,
I got selected in H1B lottery in non AD/RP/CA. But it is not yet approved. Also my project is over in my company. So need to search for a new project.I have few questions-
1) I am BE in ECE branch. I heard non-computer science background will get an RFE. Is it true?
2) After the approval is done, how long can we have a cap-exempt H1 without stamping?
3) If i find a new project which is for a different location in US, what are the formalities needs to be taken care?
4) After the approval, can i search for oppurtunities in US for my job profile for stamping or need to stick with same employer.
Thanks
1) If your documents were not clear any one get an RFE , i know some CSE guys who got RFE
3) Your Company will take care
4) That depends on your interest
USAforMainframe,
1. Not always. RFE is issued if USCIS isn’t sure that you qualify for the offered position based on your education and work experience.
2. The petition itself will have a validity period of 3 years (or less), but a cap-exempt petition can be applied in future during next 6 years. You can go for stamping anytime while the petition is still valid.
3. A new LCA needs to be applied followed by H-1 amendment.
4. You can approach other employer, who can file cap-exempt petition (aka H-1 transfer) for you. Once approved, you can work for them in US.
Mine case has been selected in H1B. Now I am in Belgium for 1 year project assignment.
Could you please help me to answer following questions ?
Q1 . Can I do stamping from Belgium, once petition has received ?
Q2. Can I fly from Belgium to USA, OR do i need to take flight from INDIA only.
Thanks in advance for help,
1. Yes, You can attend stamping at Belgium
2. Yes, you can fly from Belgium.
Thanks for prompt response ..!! I am happy with this.. 🙂
ek to belgium mein ho upar se UsA jaa rahe ho..bhagwan ek hi aadmi ko sab kuch de deta hai hadd ho gayi..woh bhi aise sawaal karne waale aadmi. ko..belgium chocolate leke aa mere liye
Samajh nahi aa raha teri comment padhke hansu ki rou? ??
has mat aur ro bhi mat ..gndu sunny
larsonandtubro,
1. You may, but still check w/ US consulate in Belgium about it.
2. Belgium to US is ok.
Anyone got approval today?
Hi Suresh..Im Ramesh..No approval yet for No. Ad/RP
Dono milke 5 star khaalo aur goom ho jao
Guys,
Is there any update on second list of h1b lottery result in TCS?
I have heard that each company have their own quota within 65000 h1b overall quota. If this is the case than I think all the tcs applicant will be selected as TCS applied only for few.
Any update on TCS h1b 2017 status will be highly appreciated.
Game over for TCS..Any way TCS is not less than any sarkaari company so lot of fakes would be found in TCS filed petitions..
Their own quota???? If you believe such rumors, God only can help you!
I am not sure the source of these kind of statistics!!!! Also do you believe that TCS applied only few and all TCSers should get a receipt number?
Go get a life…
Do some research before posting some nonsense…
Hi Thoranga,
US doesn’t provide any company specific quota for H1B. I dont know from where you heard that each company have their own quota within 65000 for H1B. If you have any links to prove that then please provide me so that next year whichever company has maximum quota, i will apply through that…:)
Thoranga,
This forum never fails to amaze me.
arre jo hua so hua..jo nahi mila woh kismat mein nahi tha..US hi kyu aana hai doller kamaana ..UK jaai pond kamaao ya fir australya jaao doller kamaao kab tab yeh h1 h1 karoge
gET LOST…
Today i received my return packet back…my company informed me. NJ based consult. :((
Well, all the best for next year. Lets hope Hillary becomes the President and increases quota from 65000 to 180000.
Trump will become president.
Let’s trum p get president so that no h1b’s all jobs shift to china and india with more pay…:-))
I don’t think that’ll happen, unless India increases minimal wages.
wish u all the best for next year
Don’t lose heart. Keep trying if you really want to get there. Not the end of the world.
Hi Guys,
Is it game over for Non-AD/PP now ? Is there any chance of still getting picked in the lottery ?
99.99% chances of game over but you never know since its lottery process. I would say there is no chance anymore but keep 0.01% hope since you haven’t received your rejection notice.
Hi Saurabh,
I am on F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) and currently working for company A. Company A file the H1b and got approved. I have a offer from company B.
Can i transfer my H1 and join company B before oct1?
Do you invested on yourself or employer does , how do you take the decision until you are part/working for the company, ?? you can move if company B already filled and approved your h1b. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>meanwhile work for company A, or take risk 2 percent chances are there.
ABC,
I have seen mixed reviews/option on this. Some say it is possible, while others don’t. Discuss the case w/ B’s attorney and get their opinion. If they are willing to file, then let them do so. However, don’t leave A until your H-1 w/ B is approved; so that you have at least 1 concrete H-1 job opportunity in hand.
Saurabh,
If H1B is approved, we can join company B and fly to us with new company B?
Kumar,
You need to have H-1B approved through B in order to work for them in US. If you have have that approval, then yes you can travel and work for B.
Im in the same boat. Is there any more clarity on this? can we switch employers before oct 1st?
Infy logo………kya ye 2nd list 2nd list ki rat lagaye baithe ho…….
It’s near to July now and you guys think that you will get lottery selection notice after 1July…….. only 3months before fly date.
Eat the truth now…………You all are rejected…………
u from INFY?
Akkal honi chahiye…
its very common sense to read the situation…
keep crying for abt 2nd list…
Rejection update is also a list 🙂
Veere, you are the biggest LOSER. Get your basics sorted before calling anyone LOOSER (Read the difference between LOSER and LOOSER). lol.
Hi Saurabh,
I’m from IGATE, still did not get any updates as my application got picked in lottery or not but many of my colleagues/friends in IGATE got updates. Is still there any hopes/chances to get positive result? or only rejection cases are yet to come?
IGATE/CG,
USCIS is issuing only rejection notices now. However, some employers like TCS, Infy hold on to receipt notices and inform in batches. So if your employer is one of those firms, then there is still hope if they are holding on to the selection results.
Only rejection cases are yet to come. I believe they would’ve updated the comment at least if not the status of VRF. More than a month back sent the confirmation mail to the resources whose H1B got pickedup in the lottery.
HCL_Did anybody hear from the team yet?
yes results are already shared with DU heads. please reach out to your SDM or DU head for the same.
Tcs folks any updates?
Nope. Still are chances to get selected?
only god knows dear until u get rejection package
Yes,chances are there..last year few people’s had got even July end…but again it depends on luck..
Any receipt WAC* got approved which is Non AD / RP??
Yes,updates are there.2nd list had came before 15days…pls check with your manager else call to fdfu.
Hi Saurabh,
My employer asks me to wait till they get updates from USCIS. They also say nothing is confirmed still you get the update. Are there chances to get selected still or it is a false hope given?
H1B_first_timer,
I don’t see any hopes now. Employer is delaying the inevitable.
Any one applied through collabera got any update on H1B 2017?
got a mail from them that its unofficially over for me waiting for rejection notice
I was told by my employer that my H1B petition[ Non AD/RP] got picked up in the lottery. However they refused to share my receipt number and conveyed they would share it only during September once my case gets approved.Is there a way to know my status/get my receipt number?
Plz Suggest.
There is no other way
Same case with me too, you applied from which consultancy.
Ravi,
Consultancy should share petition number with you. Its MNC companies who doesn’t share petition number with employees.
Good Times,
There is no other way to know the receipt number beside employer.
Infy folks still waiting for H1b lottery results, just called GI team and they mentioned that 2nd list will be updated on July 1st. They will update the selected cases in the 2nd list. Rejection list will be updated later.
Fingers Crossed.
They don’t stick to their words. They can never be trusted.
I think they are just throwing ballpark dates here. when I called sometime back, they 1st said it will be released on 06/08 and when I called on 06/08, they said it will be on 06/10.. Just dragging.. helpdesk info cannot be trusted.
i agree. That is the same kind off update they gave me too. first said June 8th. later when i called they said they are yet to get update from USCIS. next day when i called they said today morning only we got update. 2nd batch results has come and US onsite team is collating details and results will be rolled out on June 10th confirmed. Now after June 10th when i called back they are saying they dint get any update at all (totally misleading)
Guys, Please stop bluffing around here. GI doesn’t pick calls at all. Even if they pick they will tell that they haven’t received our results yet. They doesn’t tell anything about the dates. You cannot get any information from GI. And if you raise an AHD the automated same reply will appear which says that “We are still yet to receive your status from USICS”. So please don’t post this kind of replies and make people wait. There will be only rejection list coming up. There is nothing called as second list.
Rejected list is also a list man.
Tasha, Please update the rejected list.
Seriously???? And you believe that 🙂
July 1st u will get to know u have been selected in the lottery?? three months b4 traveling, weeks after everyone else have started getting rejected packages back (check Immigration girl’s blog update)??…Why do u think you are special to Infy… in wat way that your lottery selection communication will be delayed like this :D?
Mr Check
Infy Delays everything from salary hike to lottery.
Saurabh,
By this time ,Most of cases was made aware of what their case status was.This time its getting very late.Is it due to election?
Kishore,
I think the rejection notices were received through July in previous years. So still similar timelines.
I am Non AD/ RP. I was given my receipt number by my employer and it is “Cas as received”. Please someone tell me approximately how long will it take to get it approved or change to different status.
Raja,
RP processing has started. You should hear something as soon as tomorrow and as late as Oct (or even later).
Thank you saurab. FYI, my receipt number starts with WAC
Hi Saurabh,
I have a H1b petition approved from 2006, but when i attended for the interview the visa officer issued 221g. Now I am in USA on H4 visa, is there any possibility that I use the 2006 petition and apply for COS?
Mithun,
There have been recent experiences shared where the person was able to use such old petitions to apply for cap-exempt petition. So worth a try if the employer agrees.
Hi Saurabh,
Currently I am on L1 Visa in USA. My H1 got picked in lottery. So hopefully it gets approved and i will get COS(L1 to H1) from 01-Oct-2016.
Here comes the issue. I haven’t verified interview dates before and sent my family to India. I was expecting them to go for L2 stamping and come back by end of July. But, unfortunately, they got appointment for Sep 27th.
Now, my concern, should they come on L2 or H4? If H4, can i somehow utilize that date for H4 stamping rather than L2?
Thanks.
L1toH1,
If you will be on H-1 from Oct 1 (assuming it gets approved w/ COS), there is no point for them to return on L-2. They should appear for H-4 stamping instead, but they your petition should be approved by that time. The same date cannot be rescheduled for different visa category. They have to complete another DS-160 form(s) definitely. Maybe they can call consulate help desk after that and see if the same date and fees can be repurposed.
They aren’t eligible for dropbox?
Hi Saurabh,
Thanks for your feedback. They are not eligible for Dropbox. My L1 visa was expired on Mar-2015. They say that, it should be lessthan one year for dropbox eligible.
Thanks.
Hi Saurabh,
Im selected in lottery.
Mine is RP/Non-AD. I have B1 visa already and travelled US once from another employer. Will this help me in any way in approving my case (or) in visa interview?
Pls reply.
Thanks,
Suresh
yes ,you will be treated as VIP and give preference at only in flight you travelled before..
Hilarous! I agree with Non_Ad
Suresh, don’t worry, since you are from US, just show some attitude in the flight so that folks would realize that you are from US. Once you land do the same till you come back from India, try to buy mineral water and use some accent dude, if you aren’t married, take a pic in front of your car and ur home to show a good potential for ur bride 🙂
LMAO!
Jokes apart, B1 already in Visa, its not good, there may be questions since your intent has already been flagged in the minds of the Visa Offier, however its a 50 50% chance, you should get it man, chill.
And yup, don’t forget those tips first 😛
Suresh,
Having B-1 approved doesn’t impact much. I know of cases where B-1 was approved but H-1 ran into background issues. The main checks for H-1 is your profile, your employer’s profile and offered job position – most of which is not covered by your B-1.
I think you are one of the rarest of rare breed of professionals who managed to get a B1 and also got through H1 lottery
Moreover you also traveled once using your B1
I think your family should be proud of you
Definitely you can expect the red carpet when you meet the VO
Hi Sourabh,
Would like to know more on your comment – “Having B-1 approved doesn’t impact much. I know of cases where B-1 was approved but H-1 ran into background issues.”
Does it mean – applying H-1b and B1/B2 simultaneously is there any problem?
I had some bad experience in this regard, and would like to share:
I applied for h-1b 2016, and received receipt number on June 1st 2016 saying I am one of the fortunate to get picked in lottery. I felt excited and happy.
In June 2016, due to some urgent requirement/KT, my employer proposed to apply for B1/B2 for a short visit.
I double checked with management will there be any issue to my H-1b if I apply for B1/B2 in parallel. I got answer not at all and go ahead.
By mid of June B1/B2 interview is cleared, and visa ready by end of June. I collected my passport on July 1st.
On the same day – I received mail from employer with attached H-1b rejection letter, saying my petition is not picked in lottery. [stamped on June 28]
It was a shocking news for me. After checking with employer, got answer that – it was clerical error from attorney/lawyer, and apologizes for the same.
It was really surprise to me and not sure what went in background.
Applying more that one visa is now allowed at same time frame?
Regards,
Friend.
Friend,
What I mean to say is that just b/c one has B-1 doesn’t mean H-1 stamping would be a cake-walk. It could still run into issues. So having previously approved B-1 doesn’t give much additional advantage.
Applying B-1 didn’t cause your H-1 petition to be not selected. People can always have multiple visas in their passport, but they can have only 1 visa status after entering US – it would be based on the visa they use to enter US.
Hi Saurabh,
i am Non AD/CA/PP and still my attorney didn’t receive any updates from USCIS. Neither selection in lottery nor rejection notice. Any idea, by when i can hear something back from USCIC? I know selection chances are not there anymore but still if i get the confirmation from attorney, i would start working on my plan B
when you are rejected in PP still it will be same as RP, it takes some time to notify you…..
ABC,
Rejection notices just started going out. If rejected, you should know the result within next few weeks.
I received mail from employer saying “Your case was not picked this year”.
When I asked for rejection letter, they said “Rejection letters are yet to be received by the lawyers”.
How can I conclude this situation? Is the game over, or still keep some hopes?
USCIS is still contemplating what to do with your petition
They find it hard to say Yes/No
To show your pro activity you may directly approach USCIS with a 500 words essay titled “mujh main hai dum,loonga H1”
It may bring them out of their dilemma
Any updates on Infy Second batch results?
The updates will be coming soon. I pinged a GI person today and he said by this week another batch should come through.
Hi Saurabh,
I’m a AD-RP-CA. I would like to know when would majority of applicants would receive their approval notices. Thank you!
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Rajesh
Rajesh,
Majority would know by Oct, but some may face longer delays. If RFE is issued, then those cases will get delayed as well.
Hi ,
Generally after how many days of approval can I expect recieve ?
Hi ,
Generally after how many days of approval can I expect *to recieve I-129?
I am not sure about i129 but I got my i797A along with attached i94 at bottom after 9-10 days of the day of approved status. I got it from my attorney, in that case she might have received within 3-4 days
thanks for the info .
Hi Saurabh
I have my H1B case approved on January 21 2011 with my previous employer and now the Case has expired on August 2013. Please clarify my below doubts
Is there any way to renew the Visa Approval with my receipt number and Travel with my current employer? Please let me know the procedure to do the same.
Please note: till now i didn’t travel with the H1 Visa which i got approved.
#Eagerly waiting for your reply.
Thanks.
Priya -H1bQuery,
Your current employer can file a cap-exempt petition using the previous petition as reference. They would need copy of previous approval notice, or at least the receipt number for this. Once approved, appear for visa stamping and then travel to US to work for the new H-1 employer.
Thanks a lot Saurabh
Please install USCIS app in your mobile device and add your case number. It will give notification when your petition gets approved, also notifies when similar cases gets approved.
How we get notifications? Is it message? What is similar cases?
It is not text message, just notification pop up from the App.
Similar case means – petition similar to yours but filed in a different centre, also same type of application(non AD/RP, AD/RP)
Hi,
Can you provide exact app name and its company as I see many apps in play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spinachsoftware.immigration.uscis.casestatus
Hello Saurabh,
I was notified by my employer that my petition has been approved. When can I expect interview call for stamping. My employer has asked me to be flexible with my dates. Appreciate your time and guidance.
Congrats Rajesh. Can you please let us know your receipt number falls under which series.
@Rajesh, are you PP/AD or RP category
Hi Rajesh,
Ur receipt number starts with ??
RajeshH1B,
You can appear for stamping anytime after Jul 1. Look for dates and schedule one once you have all the required documents. Consulate doesn’t call for stamping, you have to schedule that.
Thank you, Saurabh.
hi Guys I’m planning to go for embassy visa stamping with my wife as a H4 dependent. Will it matter if my wife will not go together with me in US as she is still working in our country and will follow maybe after a year with me in US.
Thanks,
yes… no problem at all.
Flint,
You both can get H-1 and H-4 visa stamped now, and then decide to travel separately. It is not required that she makes use of her H-4 visa soon after approval.
I just heard 2nd batch results will be out soon. Any of Wipro guys received it ? Please confirm. Thanks.
No
Mostly GIMS declares it on Wednesdays. Keep ur fingers crossed till tmrw.
Any Update from GIMS? I think no more selection.
Thanks Saurabh
Hello Everyone,
Does H1b validity starts from october 1st or from the date in which we will enter to US?
The day you enter..
Hi Saurabh
I have my H1B case approved on January 21 2011 with my previous employer and now the Case has expired on August 2013. Please clarify my below doubts
Is there any way to renew the Visa Approval with my receipt number and Travel with my current employer? Please let me know the procedure to do the same.
Please note: till now i didn’t travel with the H1 Visa which i got approved.
#Eagerly waiting for your reply.
Thanks.
Priya-H1b Query,
See my response to your other post on this.
when this will be approved ?
Today
joke of the day
these people are as dumb as a bag of stones
… and want to work in the US as skilled labour 🙂
Thursday at 8 o clock
Tomorrow around 2 pm
@EAC1614650172 We apologies for the inconvenience caused. We understand your anxiety to work in US and earn dollars. We will approve your application as early as possible. Kindly bare with us.
Dear Admins,
You are doing a fantastic job by clearing each and every one queries. Really appreciate from bottom of our hearts. Take a Bow !!!
USCIS,
Loved the reply.
EAC1614650172,
Why do you think it will be approved? It could be denied as well :O
It will take 1 to 2 months
In 2020
Update on rejection mail.
http://immigrationgirl.com/return-of-fy-2017-petitions-begins-for-unlucky-h-1b-visa-applicants/
Anyone status is”name is updated”what is this really mean surabh?can anyone has same status
it means your name is updated ! seriously
During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant’s/petitioner’s criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators.
I haven’t received any notice of selection or rejection yet. Until when can I wait? Do you think there’s still a chance that I got selected?
LadyInBlack,
Attorneys have started reported receiving rejection packages today. So you may receive closure in next few weeks. If you haven’t heard anything until now, most likely you would receive the rejection package soon.
Hi,
My employer says we cant come to conclusion till the actual result comes. Is it true or a kind of false hope. I work in an MNC.
H1b_first_timer,
Rejection notice is the official confirmation of non-selection. However, the writing is on the wall that folks who haven’t heard anything yet will receive the rejection packages.
Is anyone aware with the post H1B approval process?
I am currently working in USA on different visa and got my H1B approved this year. I am planning to visit my country in December 2016. In that case i have to go for visa stamping and interview process.
1. What is the best time to take an appointment for December 2016?
2. How and where i can take this appointment?
3. Do i need to pay any fees for this appointment?
Any one h1 bvisa got approved from logic planet last year
And any one h1b visa picked up in the lottery from logic planet
This year
Quick reply will be appreciated
Thanks
ABC,
1. You should track the date availability online on ustraveldocs site. I think it currently shows appointments for Aug.
2. The entire process is on untraveldocs site. There are experiences shared on redbus as well (you can search for them). At a high level you need to complete DS-160 form, pay the fees, schedule the interview, go for biometrics and appear for in-person interview.
3. Yes, you have to pay the fees. Last I checked, it was $190.00.
Hi all, I was approved for my H1b visa and need now to update my I 9 form, as I was present and working in the US for the last year on OPT. What expiration date would I write down on the new I 9 form? The expiration date of my new I 20 with cap gap, which would be 9/30/2016 or the expiration date from my I 797A approval?
i believe your new expiration date is the latest one which you might have received in your i797A along with attached i94 at bottom. You can show that document as a proof anywhere its needed.
Whoever which receipt number starting with WAC16141 please share your status.
Mine is still “Case was received”.
Hi ,
My reciept no. starts from 16141 and it was approved on June 7th ( AD/RP)
Thanks for sharing the news. And congratz!!!
Mine is Non-AD/RP
WAC16142 – Still in case recvd status. NON-AD/RP
Are you saying things are moving with these series?
I think for each service center, they will process RP applications on a first come first serve basic.
It’s only my thought anyway.
I am also in same situation
Please bookmark the link below for this post and update your news here so others can know too. Thanks.
http://redbus2us.com/h1b-visa-2017/comment-page-86/#comment-990595
Me too in same boat
Receipt no: WAC16143***** – Status “Cas Was Received”
Waiting for Approval
This guy reports his case gets approved!!! Non AD/RP. WAC16144.
http://redbus2us.com/h1b-visa-2017/comment-page-89/#comment-996428
Hi All,
Is it possible to switch after receipt notification. Will I be able to use the same receipt number in the next company
I hope NO
Employer has done everything for you, then how do you switch , can you explain me…. ??????? until you joined in the company…
C1,
The petition is of no use to you until it gets approved. If the employer withdraws a pending petition (b/c you left them or any other reason), then it is as good as petition has never been applied. Once approved, your future employer can use it as reference to file their own cap-exempt petition.
Hi Saurabh,
My petition is selected in lottery, but I have a problem in my passport. My Mother’s name is missing in it, and my father’s name is printed twice instead. Will this call for an RFE?
i am curious to know since you were planning for H1B, why didn’t you take necessary steps to correct your passport first?
ParentsName,
You will be getting at least 2-3 RFE ‘s.
ParentsName,
I don’t think this will result in RFE. However, you may want to get the passport fixed before appearing for H-1 interview. Name issue won’t impact the H-1 stamping as well, but in long term if you are planning to get passport fixed, it is better to do that before the stamping.
Infoscians – who are still waiting for good news :
We all know that chances of getting selected are very less now…almost negligible BUT still we should hope for better….Check last year forum “h1b-visa-2016”
Some of the INFY guys had received confirmation about selection on 30th June and 6th July.
Though the headcounts were very less……
We never no ..who has good luck… ? so be patient and wait until final update..