This page is constantly updated with latest news, info, FAQs on current H1B 2018 season. Below are some topics, FAQs covered on this page.
- Start of H1B Visa 2018 season ?
- H1B Quota for FY 2018 ?
- H1B visa 2018 Lottery Predictions ?
- Plan for H1B FY 2018 Application ?
- Find Visa Sponsors for H1B 2018 ?
- H1B Visa 2018 Fee ?
- H1B 2018 Lottery Results
- H1B 2018 Petitions Tracker – Crowdsourced
- New President Trump Administration Impact on H1B Visa 2018 Quota?
- Latest News updates of H1B FY 2018
H1B 2018, 2019 Season is over, H1B 2020 Season Starts on April 1st, 2019. Check out H1B Visa 2020 – Start Date, Fee, Lottery – FAQs
If this is your first year of H1B visa filing, you must read What is H1B Visa, Requirements, Process . Not to scare you, Last year, there was lottery for H1B season and for FY 2017 USCIS received 236,000 applications .
When does H1B Visa 2018 Season Start ?
Update : USCIS accepted H1B Petitions for FY 2018 starting from April 3rd, 2017 until April 7th. They updated that H1B Cap was reached on April 7th, 2017.
Typically, USCIS accepts H1B petitions for next fiscal year starting from April 1st. So, for FY 2018, the start date for accepting applications would be April 1st, 2017. But, for FY 2018 season, April 1st falls on a Saturday, so USCIS will accept applications starting from Monday, April 3rd, 2017. If you were wondering why called 2018, when in 2017, it is the fiscal year dates that dictate that. USCIS fiscal year is from October 1st to March 30th. So, technically the fiscal year for 2018 starts from October 1st and they accept petitions for the same 6 months before the start date and it would be April 1st, 2017. You may read USCIS Press release for H1B 2017 Start Date
What is H1B 2018 Quota ? Regular Cap vs Master’s Cap Quota ?
Update : USCIS confirmed the below quota cap numbers in latest press release for FY 2018.
To get some background, read H1B Quota – Regular vs Masters . There have been many speculations on increasing the H1B Cap due to extremely high demand and bills proposed for the same in the past, nothing made it through. As of writing of this article, below is the H1B cap quota. We will keep this article updated as new changes come in. The total H1B Quota as of today is 85,000 and it is split like below.
| Regular H1B Quota | 65,000 |
| Master’s H1B Quota ( Only US Masters Degree Eligible) | 20,000 |
Out of the above 85,000 quota, 6,800 are set aside for Singapore and Chile citizens as part of the free trade agreement between them. Also, check out the article with history of maximum H1B Cap from 1990 to 2017
H1B 2018 Lottery Predictions ?
It used to be a speculation whether we would have lottery in previous years, but in the past 4 years, lottery has become common. It is very likely that we would have lottery aka random selection for H1B 2018 season. We have been writing predictions over the years and all of them have been accurate so far. Check out our H1B Visa 2018 Lottery Predictions – Data Analysis to get an idea on how many H1B petitions you can expect for this fiscal year.
Update : USCIS Received 199,000 H1B petitions for fiscal year 2018. H1B Lottery was conducted on April 11th, 2017.
Are you planning for next fiscal year, Read H1B Visa 2019 – Lottery Date, News, FAQs
When to plan for H1B 2018 Application – What should be your strategy ?
It is never too late to start planning…Depending on your situation, you may fall in one of the below categories and the suggestions are described below.
- 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.
- Working Professional from outside USA : If you are a working professional outside US, planning to work in US, especially on H1B visa, your best bet is to find Multinational companies ( MNCs) 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. There may be many people already in-line for these visas, you need to plan carefully so that you are given a slot in the company’s filing for your next season application.
- Other H4, L1 Visas : If you are on these visas living in USA, 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.
For FY 2017, we have put together a Step by Step Plan on How to apply for H1B 2017 Quota, it gives a guideline on the planning and what steps exists.
How to find H1B Visa Sponsor for FY 2018 quota ?
This is probably the most asked question by everyone. It can be a tricky decision, you need be very careful to avoid fraud.
- 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.
- If you are professional planning to arrive in US from outside America, it can be really 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
We have an article that we wrote for previous season, you may read article How to find H1B 2017 Sponsors to find out various options.
What is H1B Visa 2018 Fee ? How much does it cost for the company ?
The H1B fee varies by the size of the company..As of FY 2017 season, it can range anywhere from $1,600 USD to $7,400 USD + Attorney Fee. On December 23, 2016 , USCIS increased the H1B fee component of base filing fees, which was $325. The below table is updated with the latest fee updates from USCIS. 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 from FY 2017 quota. If any changes, we will update this accordingly.
| H1B Fee Component | Fee in USD |
| Base filing fee | $460 |
| 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 |
H1B 2018 Lottery Results – Checks Cashed, Receipts :
One of the most asked questions is when will I get to know the lottery result for my petition. Well, this depends on many factors and there is no set SLA or date. To put things in perspective, last year, USCIS did a news alert indicating that they have returned all the rejected H1B petitions on July 8th, 2017. So, you can expect the last date for receiving final lottery decision around mid July 2017. …As we had about same number of petitions filed for FY 2018, it may be slightly earlier or even later in July or even early August 2017… Few of the ways you would know, if you are selected in lottery is that, if the check that was filed with your H1B petition was cashed, or your employer gets the actual physical receipt notice in mail to them. If you filed under US masters quota, SEVIS update is another indication that you were selected in H1B lottery for FY 2018. Ideally, your receipt numbers should arrive within 1 to 2 months…but, you never know, until you get a reject notice to be sure !
H1B 2018 Case Tracker :
Did you apply for FY 2018 ? With premium processing suspended, it is quite hard for applicants to know the general status of everyone to understand their situation. 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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New President Trump Administration Impact on H1B Visa 2018 Quota?
We do not know, if this news release is directed by Trump administration or not…but, on April 3rd, 2017 the start date of H1B season, there were set of new announcements made by USCIS to report and prevent abuse of H1B program. Check out USCIS New measures to report, prevent H1B Fraud . Besides this, as of the today ( article updated date), nothing has been officially ordered or specifically implemented by New President Trump Administration. There are many speculations on how H1B program will become tougher with higher wages, quota limits, etc… but, nothing has been officially signed. We will update the article as new updates come in.
Various H1B Bills in US House and Senate – Will they be passed for FY 2018 ?
There are few bills that are introduced in 2017 and at various stages in both house and senate. There are many confusions regarding the same bills like the minimum wage will go up to $130,000 USD, etc. Fact is that nothing has passed and there are very slim chances for them to get passed before start of FY 2018 season. You can check H1B Bills Tracker to get more details on current status. We will keep the article updated as new things are passed.
Latest News about H1B 2018 Season
High Level Latest News for FY 2018 is listed below. But, all the Latest News are tracked on our H1B 2018 News and Updates Tracker Page. Check out below.
- April 17th, 2017 ( Official ) : USCIS released a press note indicating that they received 199,000 petitions for FY 2018 quota. Check article : Summary of FY 2018 H1B Cap Lottery 199k Petitions
- April 13th, 2017 ( Unofficial ) : ImmigrationGirl, an attorney’s blog, confirms that one of their H1B petitions Masters’s cap checks were cashed yesterday. It is weird that USCIS is processing the petitions, without announcement. It means that Lottery was done to some extent at least Masters quota, but announcement is yet to come. Check http://immigrationgirl.com/h-1b-lottery-progress-begins/.
- March 15, 2017 : USCIS Accepts H1B 2018 Petitions from April 3, 2017
- March 3, 2017 : USCIS Suspends H1B Premium Processing for FY 2018, All for 6 Months
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Are you planning for FY 2018 quota ? What are your questions ? Add your thoughts.
Finally wait is over… Good Luck to all deserving H1B applicants
So exited! Just got receipt from my lawyer.
Thank you for all you guys’ support, and wish all the genuine applicant got selected!
Congratulations 2nd and last time apply!!
Congrats!
I still haven’t heard anything from my lawyer… and mine is AD… maybe I didn’t get selected… 🙁 im so sad…
Do not lose hope! 1st time non-AD here. Still waiting…
Congrats! If you don’t mind me asking, are you AD or regular cap?
I am AD, in US, not big firm.
Yes , I’m pretty sure they proceed a case per case selection which favorise small us companies to approve genuines . I.m a belgian jeweller , non AD , with 13 y/xp . The only one h1b from my employer in LA . I’m hopeful to be approved if its a selection
Are you in AD or non-AD?
Congratulations buddy! Just a bit curious if this is lottery or if it’s based on salary. If you’re OK can you mention your salary range (sorry but couldn’t kill my curiosity 🙂 )
Thanks!
AD or Non-AD?
@2nd and last time apply
AD or non-AD ? Organization and Location ?
https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-completes-h-1b-cap-random-selection-process-fy-2018
Official Update: 199,000 applications in total and Both Ad and regular lotteries are Completed on April 11th .
https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-completes-h-1b-cap-random-selection-process-fy-2018
Hi,
Are you able to check the status of your receipt?
Slowness of receipts indicates something else going on, else by now we would have heard much more on the number of selected candidates.
Not really.
In other years, there is the option of premium processing which makes sure you find out sooner. Not possible this year.
For regular cases, it is usually near the end of the April to mid May where the main chunk of the entire volume or receipts is received.
So far the only cases in this thread are AD and these are by definition represent a small subset of the total number of applications. So the low number of cashed cheques are also normal. Also this thread is mostly frequented by Regular applicants (based on the comments). So you wouldnt see too many of their cheques cashed yet as AD is always done before REGULAR.
The only difference this year is the announcement which USCIS has not done. No premium processing means they do not have to start REGULAR processing until the AD applications are in process already.
if you look at the H1b tracker for 2018 on this site itself, the number of AD and non-AD are evenly divided.
Probably several of us sitting in india are more exited to go to US than ones already there (with AD), which could be a reason for more comments by non-AD.
Guys,
What could be the possible reason for USCIS to delay announcement related to Lottery?
I am asking reasons apart from the non nonsensical ones disclosed so far.
Dude , I do not think no one over here works for USCIS so u will only get nonsensical or assumptive answers .I hope they scrutinize every applications and specifically those who had filed multiple ones with different employers .
Simple ans, USCIS has to inform , no one knows.
until then watch IPL 🙂
Any non AD checks got cashed ? or received any type of confirmation from their employer/ attorney ? or any sevis updates for such cases so far ? have yet to see a comment about a non ad case.
Bro shouldn’t MEng be AD?
That’s Mechanical Engineering bro. Not masters, sorry for that confusion.
LOL
Sevis status change
I just called my DSO and they confirmed that on April 12th my SEVIS status got updated from student to Pending. Does this mean my application was selected in the lottery ? Im in AD category, 2nd attempt and my current opt status is good until jan 2018. Please reply
What did you ask your DSO when you called them? I was looking to give them a call as well. Thanks for any info!
P.S. Congrats!
@@Hope – Most of the DSO’s tell you the present SEVIS status. I tols them its for my H1B visa status and its my last chance. So they checked and and just gave me the updated status.
My DSO said that they can’t reveal the information if it’s regarding an H1B application.
Like they will not inform me if my status is changed or not. Only my employer can inform me anything about it.
And of course my employer can’t see my SEVIS.
I beleive, they are supposed to tell you your present SEVIS status!! If not I beleive Im lucky that they just told me.
They are not supposed to tell you anything untill you provide them the receipt by LAW and order from SEVP.
What you are supposed to ask? I mean should I ask them what’s my sevis status?
Yes! exactly- Just ask them whether there is any change to your SEVIS status recently.
Anyone got an update from fragomen
My company processed my application through Fragomen. I emailed them. But they said it may take several weeks, they will contact me once they get any update.
Does anyone check got cashed from St. Albans, Vermont location? MY AD Application reached on 4/03/2017 at 4:13 am (As per FedEx). Today checked with my Employer (No luck). I am working in a Start up company as a Full Time employee. LCA filed in Software Developer, Application category.
Has anyone’s check been cashed? “Does” and “is” are not universal qualifiers that work on framing any kind of question. Don’t want a fight, just irritated seeing it so many times in these forums. All the best.
I can see where u r going ?
Guidance needed !
May I know the timeline I should be looking at to see if my H1 has been selected in lottery. Is it within this week ? this month? Can someone provide clarity?
My Co has filed in the AD cap. Any guidance is much appreciated.
Looks like few ppl are getting these notices. Congrats !
I just called my DSO and they confirmed that on April 12th my SEVIS status got updated from student to Pending. Does this mean my application was selected in the lottery ? Im in AD category, 2nd attempt and my current opt status is good until jan 2018. Please reply
AD or Non-AD?
It says AD
Looks like you are good…
Have there been any Non AD applications accepted?
Or checks encashed?
+1
H1B Slected in Lottery. This is my 2nd attempt in AD category working with US MNC. Immigration team informed me just now..
Did your immigration team mention about lottery? Is it possible for you to paste some excerpt from that email?
This is the E-mail I have received from my Immigration team.
I am happy to inform you that your H-1B has been selected in the lottery! USCIS will review your case and make a final decision within the next couple of months. I will advise you of any updates. Meanwhile, please do not travel outside of the US.
Thanks,
Can you post your profile:
Education:
STEM / non-STEM:
# OF YEARS OF WORK EX:
LEGIT WORK or DESI CONSULTANCY:
M.Sc, MBA (Bits-Pilani), M.S from US university…4+ Years Exp in India..Working in US company Since Jan 2016 and this is my 2nd attempt for H1B.
Congratulations!
Nice dude. Congrats
Thanks!
Congrats!
Did you get receipt number?
They didn’t give me the receipt number yet..
ok.
In that case, they would have informed you by checking your check cashed status.
I think so..Because on Friday asked them to check the status of my check..
Multiple or Duplicative Filings
Employers may not file multiple or duplicative H-1B petitions for the same employee. To ensure fair and orderly distribution of available H-1B visas, USCIS will deny or revoke multiple or duplicative petitions filed by an employer for the same H-1B worker and will not refund the filing fees.
USCIS updated their FY 2018 page with the news that they received more than 20,000 applications for AD category..
https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models/h-1b-fiscal-year-fy-2018-cap-season
ctrl+f – update –
It was updated long time ago buddy. Good catch though.
Thanks for some real info. Finally!!
Below are two Dallas based desi consultancies. Please report them!
1) Global Systems LLC
1200 W Walnut Hill Ln #1100, Irving, TX 75038
214-717-4344
www.globalsyst.com
2) Ven Soft LLC
1303 W Walnut Hill Ln #215, Irving, TX 75038
(469) 351-7262
www.vensoftllc.com
Use this email to report directly ! Thanks for reporting .
reporth1babuse@uscis.dhs.gov
I already reporterd against vensoft llc.The guy is big fraud.
What about Avighna Global solutions llc?
What is the Case Number means? In CTS H1B App.
Petition Filed Document is visible in CTS_H1B App.
It means LCA number, this is a pre request for an H1B.
Case number is internally allocated to cts employees.There is no use of that number.
Hi Admin,
Thank you for the attention. It will be good if you do the same for the unnecessary comments/posts.
This is the intention of my post 🙂
There is no use of writing these kind of words here.
Agreed. Non Indians might be following this blog and it will have bad impact on indians
Very correct..
We are pulling our own legs..Money blinds us..
Let the talent, with little bit of luck get through !!
If you are telling to someone that’s non of my business, but if the comment is for us, Then Why should we go, you are most welcome to try that, and we don’t need someone’s permission to stay or leave.
Wake up USA, its already evening in here!
Those who have 16 and above years of education and 6 plus experience guys get receipt numbers. Others please shut down and packup. Desi consultancy and multiple petitions too no chances.
Yes it looks like that in nonAD
Did anyone from CTS get receipt number so far? i have 6.5yrs exp and 16yrs of education . hopefully . am i good enough ?
You may have chance. This year that’s why CTS has filled for above 6 years experience guys.
how many they have filled this year from CTS?
No, CTS has filed 5+ yrs exp also………
CTS filled 3+ experience toooo
Hi Anyone in Infy got any status, rite now my status is Acknowledgefromuscis. Please post if anyone got any updates.
No Man. All are same. Acknowledgement from USCIS. This will be the status for next 1 month
@sadgud.. Thanks for the reply… keep us posted for any status change in Infy GI site… fingers crossed..
More info:
All the 29% non AD picked guys have 3 to 4 external certifications.
All the best guys
external certification means? Any course certificates or experience?
Where have you got this information from .. Dont you think 10 years plus of experience counts as well
How they come to know whether they have external certifications?
Hi boss,
I am from Infy. We submitted external certification proofs if we have any when H1B was initiated
Might be it will be added during filing otherwise why they r going to ask
Hi CTS Friends, any one got any update from any account. Any idea when do we get notified ?
No updeates yet….
Updates*
Hello Mr. CTS_CHN,
First check with your manager, if your LCA was filed. All the LCA’s nominated, are not the ones, which were actually filed. This is the case for all the IT companies in India.
So, please get that info first, then think about the updates. If your LCA is filed, then u can wait till May to see the Receipt number, if your case is picked.
CTS is genuine, if they are not filing they clearly send an official email if its dropped.
They upload the complete 100 page filed document scanned and uploaded in the portal
Also with FedEx tracking Id. So we ourself can check whether application delivered or not 🙂
Hi CTS_CHN
Did you receive any filling petition document from GSD team?
Typo mistake GM
Filing document is uploaded into h1 nomination app. Received a mail only @ April first week saying petition is filed and filing document will be visible after April 9.
Did any body got receipt mail?
Nope….
Hi CTS_CHN
So you are able to see petition submittted step completed.. Then cool you will receive receipt number soon.
Yes CTS is transparent for last few years. We were able to see the entire filled petition. Hope we get updates soon.
What status is showing to everyone in H1B App for CTS
How many are filled this year?
https://h-1b.slack.com/messages/C4WBWM5V0/
Live chat on slack with other H1B aspirants
how to join if you dont keep this group open in slack
It’s good that people on this forum have started reporting the fake desi consultancy’s. It’s only because of them misusing this H1b thing all these years that we have this debate of H1b today. The general perception of most Americans today is H1b is cheap and low skilled labour. This is all thanks to those desi consultancy filling up the job market with fake resumes and desperate people who just want to be in the US come what may, especially people from Andhra Pradesh. I don’t know why but there is something terribly wrong with these guys coming in from Andhra and opening these fake body shops.
We need to get rid of these posers and scammers fast. Because of these cheaters the image of an Indian engineer in the US is stained and people start looking upon us at just some semi skilled IT worker.
Down with the consultancies…!!!!!!!!!
Very well said.. but some smart guys will call you a racist for speaking out the truth about people from that part of India.. It is these people who make the whole country shameful. Pure act of getting more dowry, and desperation…
I too agree with it. These people are the problematic in India too. They some how do some mal practice and fill up Gate slots for Me too.
Hahha You have been making joke of your own country if your an indian. There are lot of people from different communities who did lot of things to come to usa and live here for ever if you start pointing to one community then every community has to be pointed out . Stop concentrating on these bullshit things and expose the fake consultants who ever it may be… If you want to talk about community everyone will talk abt every other community and there are very mean cases that other communities has used to come to the country just have free money.. At least these guys are working…
stop talking and start exposing the fake.
stop talking and start exposing the fake ,
Well said. what ever you said true dude.
Mr. Stop the Desi Consultancies, I guess you are feeling like an IIT. 99% Andhra(Telugu) engineers have great logical thinking which is a best quality of an IT guy. You are keep saying fake fake resumes, If you think about it few people here and their using those but they are providing that kind of production in work environment even if they don’t have that much experience. So Just think they are intelligent engineers or not. If you are a nice human Keep in mind before you spread something out mind your word and your business. Words can not be taken back. Every filed AP people have awesome knowledge ether good or bad. No one can beat their calculations. Not even today they were far ahead of technology from olden days. Do not judge all based upon one or two percent of people who are approaching wrong path. I know people from different parts of India, china, and even US also using fake experience. It base upon the Person not based upon the location they grew up buddy. I am getting very bad words but, I don’t want to use be a good do good. Check the historical ranks in any comparative exams 50% of the ranks(NO:1) is AP. You can check in all IITs howmany Andhra engineers are coming out each year. one of our friend mentioned about Satya Nadella, Check Microsoft drastic growth after became a CEO. People from different parts of India is coming to Hyderabad any learning professional courses to grow in their career. So please mind your words Mr. Intelligent.
By the way My Application got picked and they encased my check.
Have a nice afternoon. Please be patient guys, We can not change the results it will happen how it suppose to be and not even a guaranty that everyone can get Visa stamped. All is luck hope for the best.
Do not judge all based upon one or two percent of people who are approaching wrong path.
– True…
i came to know of a consultancy which fakes experience for freshers by at least 6 to 7 years. They use a sister concern to deal with h1b and other immigration matters. looks fraudulent through and through. The consultant is Softnyc and spyka llc.
i think i gave the wrong names, they are softnice and spica llc.
Reported to USCIS!
Thanks for reporting or I was going to !
Has anyone heard from Fragomen? Was wondering if anyone who is using their services has got an update for their case?
I haven’t . I sent them an email and they said it’s not possible to hear now as USCIS hasn’t announced lottery results yet. Lol
Are computer programmers not eligible even though they have experience ?? Entry level indicates freshers ??
Just browsing through, got the below question answer that says…
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Some journalists I spoke to told me that USCIS has made unprecedented preparations to process all the applications this year.
I will not be surprised if it exceed 350,000 this year.
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https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-chances-of-getting-selected-in-the-lottery-for-H1B-visas-in-2018
Mr Quora Answers,
Please go through each and every message on this forum and then, your statements will 100% change.
You seem to be posting only a web link, without even having the time to go through the hard work of so many people, who have put in all there efforts to collect the valuable information of there individual companies/consultancies (I am not considering the comments, people have posted on this forum for defaming each other’s state/country in the name of “FUN”)
As per the history of 1900+ comments, the only thing that is pretty clear, Mr Qoura Answers, is that;
1. There are 100% chances of the LCA’s filed for the this year dropping by a big margin, due to a multitude of reasons ( the recent turn of events in US, the requirement being very particular on the entry-level programmers constraints, and the different companies having filed almost 20-30% of the LCA’s certified for their individual companies -(THESE ARE FACTS & NOT FIGMENTS OF MY IMAGINATION). So, please don’t be surprised if the actual number (when the USCIS publishes the results, provided if they do that, would be
“SURPRISE !!! SURPRISE !!!, AROUND 1,00000 to 1,11000). Yes, you read it RIGHT!
Later on when the Results are OUT & the reasons are PUBLISHED , then you Will know IT FOR SURE, WHAT AM I POSTING NOW, ARE TRUE. TOUCH WOOD !
2. The USCIS is definitely going to take its sweet time to publish the results, as unlike previous years, there has not been any press releases as of last week ending. And moreover there is no Premium Processing these 6 months, so the USCIS has ample amount of time to publish their results, as there is no burden on them.
3. Remember, the USCIS is only obligated to perform the LOTTERY, if the number of LCA’s filed (all the valid ones – a. who have the checks filed in properly, b. non-duplicate filings, c. may be the “entry-level programmer be a screening criteria( even though there is nothing new about it), d. the fake consultancy generated LCA’s could be eliminated for sure).
5. The USCIS is doing things very DIFFERENTLY this time, and surprising each one of us. So the statistics gurus can keep their analysis form PRIOR years under there beds, as these are of NO USE THIS YEAR. This year everything has CHANGED (circumstances, scenarios, conditions, impact). The ONLY thing which is constant is the 65000 +20000 Master = 85000 Total Count.
Now, how the USCIS is going to come down to this 85,000 magic number, THATS A GUESSING GAME! Nowhere in the rulebook of USCIS, is it mandatory for the USCIS to publish the results on a particular date. its only that they have been following these dates for the past many years. they can OBVIOUSLY change this YEAR. They can take their time and as just reported last week, starting with (MAY BE) review of the Master Quota cases, as Immigration Girl just reported, a few checks being cashed.
So, (MAY BE), they are reviewing each of the LCA’s filed THIS YEAR and based on their review criteria (base wages, entry level programmers, etc), will have their FINAL LIST of 85000 ready. If the Final list prepared by USCIS exceeds the 85000 mark, then they WILL GO FOR LOTERRY (which is 100% according to the rule book )!
So, HAPPY READING, AND IF STILL YOU HAVE DOUBTS, then “KEEP GUESSING” ! 🙂
All are cool and calm it seems.. no informative comments today…
Yea Masala, No updates today.
Fragomen our company immigration layer sent me an email for feedback. Not sure what does it mean. Any past experience with Fragomen
“Your Fragomen team have recently completed one of the final steps in your immigration process and in line with requirements, we now ask that you take a moment to comment on the immigration services that we have provided.”
I’ve been working for this US Company for more than 4 years now and they’ll are the one sponsoring for my H1B again for the 2nd time around. I hope all good this year. ?
Posting on all H1-b forums:
Please don’t encourage fake resumes. I have come across resumes of consultants with 6-8 experiences. All were below age 24 and raises suspicion. Our firm have reported these consultants individually and scanning consultanties across Texas and NJ.
Please report fake candidates.
Acknowledged.
Reported Premier IT Soluions based out of Tx. They filed H1-B for my friend with fake client letter and has no job yet.
Does it mean ur FRIEND is going to be deported now. You did him a good favour.
Really, is that your reply? You must have a brain of a cockroach.
Yes he did a good favor, not just for his friend but for all the people who might otherwise get robbed by this consultancy.
And thats ur reply??Who’s mind is working which way is plenty evident here. Karma bites in a big way. You can report all you want but then just don’t call it a favour for FRIEND.
You guys Indian are interesting haha
All these fake phirangis. Who in America has time to look at redbus except for desis hoping to land h1b visa. At least post the messages with proper grammar.
Looks like cockroach karma’s butt got hurt real bad, the person must be from one of those body shopping consultancies who use fake resumes to get a job, your karma is long due friend
Exactly . I am one of those and 10 people like you report to me now.the final laugh is that i appraise you sick butts and have them on my finger tips and there is nothing you can do. I am getting a huge laugh out of your helplessness. Nothing you can do you Moran. You will always report a person like me all your life and you will only show the distraction on your family. Nothing you can do
Uff … cockroach life
I’m not from the US nor India. I just see that the way you guys talking to each other is quite interesting. No offense! It’s just interesting. Haha.
Ok @Thomas, get lost.
Looks like you lost steam. While you report on your FRIENDS , i will go enjoy my wealth. You can be plenty sick looking at people like us. I do feel very energetic getting in to skin of scum like you.
Uff … a cockroach who thinks life revolves around him …. cockroach
Reporting on friends makes u what?
The person reported about the consultancy not his friend, do you think his friend is still working there?
This cockroach needs to be rescued real bad, wait he won’t listen because he is wealthier than Bill Gates who made all the wealth by reproducing cockroaches.
lol … Burns! ??
Some people are doing these things .But don’t degrade Indian values. Your friend cheated by some one does that mean Indians all are like that .In this forum other country people are there.As a Indian we won’t bear this.Dont post next time these unnecessary thing.Focus on our work.
It’s kind of Official that check getting encashed
4 from my employer already got their check encashed
AD or Regular ?
All AD
Hi, is there any pattern noticed in the checks that are cashed? Like salary or job or experience ?
Only full
Time employees. No desi consultancies got cashed.
You will get information from your employer unless it’s a Sweet shop.
Yeah True, Big companies won’t reveal Information.
You mean Cheque??
3 genuine indications that filings are less that I have know from reliable sources:
1. Friend working for TCS in TX. Out of team of 20, only 12 filings have been done.
2. Friend working for Syntel on client site in Portland. Company has changed strategy and going for locals this time.
3. An acquaintance working for Microsoft. Fewer applications from his team.
Its surely a different ball game this time. If Trump can use ICE to crack down illegal activities and increased number of ICE officers, why won’t he scrutinize visa applications?
If you are a desi consultancy, go ahead and close your gates next 3 years.
I have doubt. I hv complete 4 years college and 6 months work with a small it company. I have done the applicstion throught a consultance in india.Am I a entry level programmer ?
Mr Doubt master
Where are you from ???
If your in India, Never ever think of US. Because you don’t have enough skill to sustain in Advanced country like US.
If your in US, It’s there Bad time.
Yes this is entry level.
It’s hard to challenge yourself to cope up as an Entry Level here in US.
Better get enough experience & Expertise in One technology, And then think over H1.
Doubt,
Get your self experienced and then apply. You might get an rfe this time even if you are selected.
Also double check whthr your consultancy really filed for you this year.
Dont trust these Desi consultancy employers, This time its gone be different even its picked in lottery there is going to be lot of scrutiny before they approve. No more multiple application and fake jobs. Friendly don’t get panic, there is no need for all attorneys to tell you right a way that your cheque was cashed, Most law firms report after they get confirmation and USCIS don’t cash all cheques on same day. Just relax and be positive.
Last year I got my cheque cashed in july 2016, Mine is AD and my application is still processing with UCSIC so they really do take time.
Still in processing? I am under the assumption that all of them get processed by oct nov.. omg..
If employer needs you – he will file premium processing and you will start ASAP.
If your employer doesn’t need especially you and just need some bodies – he will wait and he doesn’t bother that you waiting so long.
This is simple. So think who are your employer if you are still waiting.
I am full time employee with USA company and I am working for them from last 2 years .
USCIS spokesperson Sharon Scheidhauer said that the agency would announce how many petitions it received in a week or two.
Source please?
Source:
http://time.com/4731665/h1b-visa-application-cap/
one week passed…
How many times you wish to keep the same comment. From last week I’m hearing – Sharon said that USCIS will update with in a week or two.
Instead call to Sharon on her number And Update 2 us here ..
The H1B lottery results will be announced near the end of April.
Until then what we need to do ???
Do we need to do Bhajan until that time, Please Advice.
Yes
Endless waiting and it continues…
1.USCIS
2.Annual Appraisal
3.Marriage Proposal
Hi Waiting Raja,
How are you??
By the way I’m Smiling Raja. Nice to meet you here.
Hi Smiling Raja,
You may not be smiling anymore.
Life is giving reality checks.
Yea Sure, I only accept Real Checks. I need to cash it, When are you sending Real Checks.
Smiling Raja,
Fill a bucket with hot boiling water and jump into it.
TCSers any updates?
Like USCIS , TCS management is also very silent.
God knows what is happening behind the scenes.
Fingers Crossed.
No update. The orange still glows. Dunno whether it was filed or not
Any update from capgemini
If your case was filed and u got an email on that, then don’t expect any update before may.
If you didnt get any email saying your case was filed, that means your application was dropped and they are not going to send you any email informing that.
I’m very sure guys. There is no lottery this year. If there would be lottery, USCIS would have mentioned it earlier. A merit based selection is happening and USCIS is going through all the petitions.
That’s why they cancelled PP. USCIS might have had communicated to nasscom that Indian companies should file limited petitions.
My MNC employer filed around 200 LCA’s for my account alone. But in the last moment they filed very limited petitions. May be due to nasscom’s influence.
All AD and experienced petitioners no need to worry. Only entry level programmers will be in trouble.
Ahaaan
What does entry level computer programmers referes to ??
Butterflies in stomach.
Will they die or
Will they fly ???
They will eat your stomach
Nothing I will get giving fake news. Boss I am fully matured. This year everyone gets receipt number but not sure how many will be in usa.. Reply to my msg only after getting ur receipt number..
You mean, there might be more rfe ?
last year my firends son got two recipts.picked up in the lottery. not fraud company.
everything genuine. but even then he didnt get through. very sad.
My employer jus confirmed that around ten AD and fifteen non ADs checks got cashed…
All the best guys
Please share more info on the type of employer(product based, outsourcing, consultancy etc), salary range etc
AD – 66% ppl checks cashed
No AD – 29% ppl checks cashed
Don’t pass False statistics
Your saying percentages as if you know the final count.
You don’t how many AD applications filed this Year.
You don’t how many Non AD applications filed this Year.
How come with Percentage Results ????
Guys this info is w.r.t my employer only.
Percentage also is related my employer only
Have everyone who got their Checks cashed Called You
No need to call… My employer has the info… & my employer gave me this info
U A** hole now did you see more ppl commenting on check encash
@genuin
Thanks a lot for sharing info.. some more question…more about non AD guys…
Were they all cap h1b? India based employer? Mechanical or computer stream? Any idea on chaque cashed employee salary level? 1 2 or three level guys??
Any info would give more clarity..and appritiated a lot..please
Mine didnt get cashed. Also I cannot irritate him asking all this…
If mine gets picked… I will ask other details
Is it a True ???
Don’t irritate others by spreading false news.
You may get the FUN in doing so…by spreading Fake updates.
No one is Interested in Fake News.
I dont need to fake.. its even surprise to me….
You will hear more responses on check encash over the weekend…
Ok with due respect to your comment,u r the first one to say 29% of the non ad s check got encashed..till now even immi gal dint mention about non ad s lottery..Strange!! We are expecting MNC s to know first …
More info:
All the 29% non AD picked guys have 3 to 4 external certifications.
All the best guys..
Will post with more number once I have an update
Redbus is very good fourm and in 2016 I was active follower of this forum.Finally I stepped one month back in USA . All the best
Very true. That’s why it is one of the most developed economies of the world and India is where it is?
It’s 5 PM EST and I assume USCIS is closed for the week now. No more updates for the week. If we were to hear anything about any details about the CAP subject H-1B petitions, I would assume it would come only next week now. It’s really STRANGE why USCIS would encash checks but not come out with a notification! While they are not obligated to update us at every step, at least that’s how it has been in past. Just this digression from the norm alone suggest that they may be some surprises for us next weeks! Wrap up your thoughts on H1B and have a great weekend!
I am done for the week… I have refreshed all these websites every 5 minutes… reading every comment… This doesn’t help
It’s time to enjoy the weekend…
guys.. unless there is some update from uscis/or from you attorney… there is no need to panic… chill out..
hoping for the best.
have a great weekend…
Same here, I waste too much time on this page, haven’t written a single line of code today.
Same here buddy, not even a single line of code today.
same here … I haven’t worked on auditing any workpaper today… .. this whole week I feel like I came to work to check the comments on this website
My Friend,
No Need to tense or panic, Uscis do take lot of time, so Just chill till you hear something.
If its picked or didn’t, its not end of the world.