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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BAL site will undergo maintenance on Friday evening. May be receipt number updates expected. Last year it was APRIL last working day when they updated quiet a lot receipt numbers.
Hopefully! They dont reply to any emails.
Thank you for giving me a positive hope to pass this week end. Wishing all the deserving candidates to get positive updates soon.
3RD Attempt
This is my last chance and I didn’t have good luck for the last 2 years. Haven’t gotten anything…I’m STEM master and never thought it would be so hard.
If I’ll be promoted to a higher position before the lottery result arrives, will there be a problem?
Thanks!
TW,
It should not be an issue. As long as the job responsibility doesn’t change more than 50%, you can work on previous LCA and 797. Always a good idea to get the application reviewed by your attorney who can determine the % change.
Hi CTS folks,
Today afternoon I received my receipt. Non AD/CAL First attempt…thank you god ji wait is over…..have faith its just started many of you will be getting soon. Good luck!!!!!
Congrats!!!
Finally got my receipt today from the attorney.
Fifth Attempt:
AD – VT
Received Date – 4/11
Notice Date – 4/26
Receipt #: EAC171415XXXX
Any one from CTS who got receipt notice from Vermont ?
I am a nonAD who is working in NY. 2nd time already. I still have not received anything from HR. Do I still have the chance of getting H1B this time? When is the last date I can give up my hope? Thank you.
Boris, I have read so many cases here and in the comment section of ImmigrationGirl… There are people who got their checks cashed beginning of May last year and received their receipt notice Mid May. YOU HAVE TO STAY POSITIVE!
On which Visa u r working there? Is that L1?
Non-AD is barely getting started.
Gents,
Finally I made it after a long wait.This is my third attempt.I just received a email subject with “Receipt Notice Received” at 10.45 PM IST.
I could also see the INSZoomSite updated with receipt number.
I wish you all the best for (all)deserving guys who is in waiting mode.I know the pain of waiting and I have gone through the same situation 2 times already.
Thank you and good luck.
Sounds good, congratulations… Seems like companies started notifying early this year.
Congratulations! You deserved it!
Congrats you got notified from which mailing id?
What is this inszoomsite can everybody know in this there receipt numbers in this site
Congrats …do you know if that email is send by India team or us immigration? Also just curious if for u ,ins zoom was updated straight away with the receipt number or was there any intermediate updates …thanks
For IBMer’s Info,
Just a email from our US immigration team with subject as “Receipt Notice Received”.I think at the same time they are updating INSZoom site with the receipt number.There was no intermediate updates/info from any one.I was also literally waiting for the updates.
Dont lose hope guys,if you deserve it…you get it.Just waiting for your turn!
All the best all of you.
Thanks
Congrats
was your shipment date updated earlier ??
Did you get any update mail from INSZoom or you directly checked the INSZoom portal.
Also is it AD or Non-AD.
Waiting for past 4 years… Never knew that luck is such a big factor in life… After working for 12 years in one of the biggest companies in the world, had to move to Canada because of H1 not selected lottery… Still waiting to hear good news…Sighhh!!!
Is it still easy to move to Canada these days? Looking for other options…
I didn’t move myself buddy.. My company relocated me .. I am from one of the top tech companies in the world who opened office in Canada to bless unlucky soles like us with temporary relocation..
It’s happened in 2008 , 2009.. ask MSFT GOOGLE guys who got MS degree and moved to China..
Keep your hopes high. I got mine yesterday- 5th year. Nothing we can do my friend- keep your hopes up. 🙂
4th attempt as well. Lost all hopes for this year.
AD/VT 3rd attempt here, lost hope
U r in Microsoft ?
Congratulations to all those who are selected in the lottery 🙂
one of my friend got the receipt number today afternoon hyderabd cognizant
Did anybody heard anything from Carl Shusterman Law Offices from Los Angeles, yet? Please put some info if you have heard.
Anybody from CTS KOLKATA get selected in Lottery???
AD fragomen still coming ? Should we still wait?
Yes I received it today afternoon
Service centre???? Vermont??
Good Morning folks!
I have received the receipt notice for H1B.
My info:
2nd attempt, Tier 1 company (FB/Google/Microsoft), regular quota (though I’m AD (but, outside USA) and an IIT alumni).
Good luck to all deserving guys and wish you all (who are genuine applicants) may receive selection notice soon.
How to find if a guy is from IIT???
……
……
Wait for some time and he will himself tell you 😉
USCIS doesn’t care whether you are from IIT, NIT or some XYZ…
Sell you IIT crap somewhere else
Respect IITians,at least old 6 iits’.
If you are from general quota and commenting like this..believe me even in next 7 births u can’t get into IIT.
I don’t want to go to IIT. I am happy with my Stanford
Stanford is easy if u have moneyand extra curri,iit is not
Seems like you got into IIT from reservation quota.
@Vicky Nothing personal about IIT people, but I guess their college has less fees due to rest amount being payed out of tax payer’s money. Also VERY FEW IIT guys serve the country (neither do I, but I did not get my fees payed by others). I believe its not that hard to get into IIT or Stanford, its just that I am too lazy. Nothing personal guys. Chill…
Stanford is easy if u have moneyand extra curri,iit is not…if u gave guts try cracking once even for fun b4 commenting.
The main reason behind trump bringing strict regulations in H1B is to stop it’s abuse by fake consultancies and fake candidates.
If some geniune candidates make through the current lottery process at least don’t troll him.
Happy for you KM, all the best for your future!!!
PS: I am not from IIT or NIT, still not a fake guy with fake experience. And this is my 4th attempt, all previous attempts unlucky in lottery.
Thank you ‘4thAttemptNonADTier2’.
If it’s your 4th attempt, you have around 75% chances of winning this type. Pretty good, I would say.
(In my original comment/post) by ‘genuine applicants’, I mean people who are misusing H1B lottery system through fake consultancies by paying themselves for payroll, etc.
correction –
“chances of winning this type.” -> “chances of winning this time.”
Do let me know if you win this time. You should, I think.
Good Luck!
Still 25% chances of rejection exists. And I am always on the wrong side when luck is deciding my fate. Never been lucky till date.
Let’s hope for the best to happen!!!
If you see the old posts, people want to know more about the person who won the lottery. Like – the type of company, number of years of experience, AD/non-AD. I mentioned my info because of that. Since USCIS didn’t mention “lottery” word in 3rd April’s announcement, there are many who think it was not a “pure” random lottery.
I mentioned that info because of that. Once you join a company, your degrees doesn’t matter.
Apologies if you thought reason to be something else.
Good luck!
Congrats to you! I also got receipt today. Non AD Tier 1 company offer.
@MK
Are you from F/G/M/Az?
Mine was update on website on 17th April. But, my company’s attorneys (who are awesome, btw) updates only when they get hardcopy.
After getting the email today, I used the receipt number and realized date updated was 17th April.
Az
Sweet. So Seattle, is it?
I’m in M.
If yes, then hardcopy must have reached today for both of us. May be that explains.
Congrats MK!
Yes Seattle. I got notified by Fragomen. No idea if they just received it or not. Dont care either ways. I am happy! Didnt expect it.
Now my watch ends here.. Finally got reciept today… NON AD / CA 2nd attempt..
All d best to all..
You can’t quit now… F****** white walkers are on door steps! ?
Hey guys ,
Hows u doing this year?
Doing well. Having Scotch, wanna join?
When does USCIS finish Cash in of non-AD Checks? Approx date?
Oru mmagnum varla pa
What in god’s name is this. Its not varla pa its PARLE G if you are looking for the biscuit.
How to check rejected number of H1B approvals last year for a company?
Not a clue bro buy why ?
There was some link which someone shared last year in comments…. with some stats showing what all approved, RFE, denied etc.
search last years comments ,,, might be that link is still active..
Any updates from techM associates?
No
Ulpa Shukla -> Worst techM visa cell head
Seems like U r in crush with her bro, singing songs like a heart break kid ?
Assignment details, last updated date is changed.. anybody noticed that.
Yes. Mine shows 4/20/2017. But that doesn’t mean anything.
Yes. Only tat change. No status change 🙁
Same Date ? 4/20 ?
not chanaged
CapGem, yours is changed or not. You are telling both man 🙂
This is some random troll.. Nothing has changed in assignment pro. Infact it appears to be one of the worst applications anyone is using in the entire industry….
May be got free from IGATE
No iGate didn’t have Assignment Pro tool. Agree, there is no change in status. But definitely some updates have been going on in “My Assignment Details” which is not visible to us. Why would the last updated Date change otherwise ?
Mine is showing APRO Admin and last update is from 1st March. Also, I used to see “Case ready for onsite team for filing” docs in My documents however it seems to be deleted from My documents section.
Also, AssignmentPro is not from IGATE.
What to do man.. Someone else is using the same name “CapGem” 🙂 Mine shows 04/20/2017..
Yes
What is the date you see ?
Some people have started getting status as “Case filed with immigration authorities.”
No change in last date or no news about anyone got receipt number.
You Capgemini ?
Is BAL even receiving receipts??
Yeah got email from attorney saying the receipt was received.
My wife’s lottery is picked finally after a long stressful wait. (Non-AD, VT).
I am an AD, VT (3rd attempt), still waiting.
Heard from my employer that 6 was picked today. out of which 5 are AD, VT and one Non-AD, VT (my wife’s lottery).
Yesterday one Non-AD, CA check was cashed also.
Don’t loose the hope guys. I am also thinking at least this time I will be picked along with my wife.
Congrats …!!!
Congrats!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Anyone received any info from collabera ?
Pretty much disappointment so far.
If I get picked in the lottery, is it pretty certain I will get the visa?
Also, how can I tell if my petition was AD or regular? I can’t seem to see any indication on the notice I got.
There is no such certainty. It is indeed uncertain. USCIS will first check your background, job-education match, employer, and all the other details. If everything’s okay, only then they will approve your visa.
Your petition is AD if you have a masters or PhD from a US university. I think you don’t need anyone to tell you that.
Ok, thanks. I do have a Masters degree from a U.S. university.
Bro AD means advance degree. IF you did masters or PhD from US then your petition is under AD category. If you only have bachelors you are non AD. And it will not say that on the notice. Be glad that you have received a notice. Most of us are still waiting.
If you get picked in lottery you are certain to get a visa unless you application and stuff you mentioned is really shady.
Thanks. I appreciate it. Good luck to you too! 🙂
Thanks. I appreciate it. Good luck to you too!
Got Non-Ad quota h1b case picket yesterday. All the best to all. cheers. 🙂
Congrats All the best
Assignment Pro – anyone whose status is changed in the dashboard ” Immigration Process Status “
Changed to what?
Ya.. Changed to what ?
That’s the status which we are having from January..
Hello TCSer,
Any updates so far? if at all please post here.
Last year my friend got the lottery result from FDFU thru email on May 5th 2016.
Thanks in Advance!
Hi, Anyone got Non-Ad quota h1b I am eagerly waiting for That.but when will expect that any idea please
I think this year we might get delayed updates as Premium processing is suspended. At this time all we can do is wait patiently. Normal processing doesn’t have clear deadlines. Until USCIS informs that all unselect petitions have been sent back, we all have hope.
CTS guys please check your MyVisa app… After Switching Role to Employee i can see Questionnaire loaded there… it was not thr day before yesterday… Does that mean something … Any advise?
There is nothing to do with my visa app. You have to check in post processing app and h1b app.
Yes it means the questionnaire is now loaded on the my Visa app. Amen.
Hello TCSer,
Any updates?
Did anyone get so far? last Year my friend got it by May 5th thru email from FDFU.
Thanks in Advance!
As usual Non-AD ,my peedai with H1b lottery continues for 2nd time …
Gethu ji..same here 4 th attempt
Hi,
Even for me peedai continues, there is no God at all. Waiting second time with two petitions. No words from both…
Please kill yourself for filing two applications.
@ Saurabh
My employer told me that cheques are cashed for AD for Non AD nothing has happened.. Is there any hopes left for Non-AD?
Hopeful,
Yes, you should remain hopeful until USCIS announce completion of data-entry.
Very Excited. 🙂 I have been closely following this blog since last year.
This year 5 were filed from my team (4 Chennai & 1 Hyd) (3 second attempt & 2 first attempt).
Two guys from my team (including me) received mail around 2.15PM IST.
CTS – Both of us are 2nd attempt – NonAD – CA
I am in Chennai and another selected team member is in Hyd.
All the best to others.
Super ji…not seeing any Vermont receipts
Accenture folks, wait till June 1st week. No need to check updates everyday. Just stay relax.
Congrats 🙂
People receiving mail any time , i thought CTS will send mail during their time.
CTS is sending whenever they receive receipts
Another team member received mail @ 1PM IST on 28 Apr 2017.
All 3 second attempt from my team have received receipts.
Second Attempt – Non-AD – 2 CA & 1 VT
Hi
Anyone got confirmation from PrimiSoft?
Thanks
Is Primisoft genuine ?? Please advise..
CTS Guys any update?
No update.
I got the RN today at 1 pm IST.
WAC
Best of luck to all. ?
Did anyone from Headstrong got an update from fragomen?
nope
For anyone in INSZoom did they upload “final application package “? For few of the colleagues they have uploaded on April 04th .
Check in supporting documents.
I don’t see anything like Final application package in INSZoom site.Could be, my LCA not filed at final moment? Any other updates from any one? nothing sure at this moment.
Gents,
please keep posted,if any updates.
Final package they had uploaded last time when I filed H1,I had the same question and when I checked with my US case manager,she told me that the case is ready to be shipped..it all depends on the case manager i think to do updates in ins-zoom.
Can we expect some receipts this weekend..Im sure a small % of receipts would have come from uscis.
I don’t see anything like “Final application package” in supporting documents section for me. “Petition Submitted to USCIS” status step still showing me as “Not Started”. Not sure, it was not submitted really or submitted but not yet updated in INSZoom. Clueless.
At this point of time its very difficult to determine what the status in the tool means,as you said it can be that the case is filed but the tool is not updated.Earlier version of the tool showed a trail of last access ,that is who all accessed your docs and all that,the present version does not have a provision for seeing a last update trail.There is no real update from immigration as well,they are only responding with standard copy paste text.Only I update which I received was during the last week of march where a US case manager responded to my query and confirmed that the case is ready to be shipped out.
God unable to take up this pain, pls help me with my career and future. Give me a path way.
Life is getting tough.
Buddy,
There is more beyond H1B. Re-skill yourself on latest digital technologies and focus on building career within India. You are not 80 years old, so there will always be an opportunity to travel in future. You never know !
Be optimistic !
Thanks.
I understand anxiety, but really baffled with these kinds of comments.
friend I wish your h1b get selected in lottery keep faith, and h1 is not ultimate achievement in life.
If you get enjoy it if not then you will enjoy something else. But do not stop enjoying life.
By when mostly USCIS will be done sending receipt notices.
.I mean it might be mean to say but please let us know if you come across anyone who already received the reject notice.
We can proceed for plan B
Please refrain yourself from commenting if you don’t have any concrete information..
NonAD_NONIT,
Last year rejection notices started to be received around mid-June. Wait for USCIS to make the announcement on completion of data entry. Until then, petitions are still being generated and posted.
Guys any updates from IBM?
None man as of today!
One guy from my project in IBM from Bangalore location got it. Receipt number number starting with WAC*. Its updated in INS Zoom. Feeling very happy for my friend, who truly deserved it. It was his 2nd attempt !
He got an e-mail yesterday at 9:30 PM yesterday.
I am the other guy, who case was filed (status updated in INS ZOOM), waiting for the lottery results ! 🙁
So good luck guys ! 🙂
[Note: This is an ACTUAL NEWS, kindly don’t read it as a TROLLING message ]
Thats good news so we can expect more this weekend I guess
How do we know from which center they processed. Did they mentioned that in LCA or any other doc
Ok. Did mail came from India immigration team or US Case manager at 9:30 PM?
Also if you share who sent that mail, other IBMers can check with that team ?
Hi Saurabh,
Thanks a lot for your valuable information and time.
If a person had filed multiple applications from different companies and they are picked from all of them, then what’s the further process for it ?
Thank you!
All petitions will be cancelled.
There is no problem if employers are different.after approval you can decide which one to use for visa.
JG,
If the petitions are filed by truly independent employers then all selected petitions will be processed and may get approved. You can then decide which employer to join.
If the petitions are filed by related employers, then most likely USCIS will issue RFE asking for clarification. If they determine that employers are related, then all petitions will be denied. If not, they will be processed and you can pick an employer to join later.
Now that I have responded to your question, I am going to be tagged as fraud enabler.
Hello ,
Any Non-AD/ VA updates from Fragomen??
yes. fragomen confirmed today.. EAC1714154XXX
Hi, Did they replied on their own or you asked them. In my case, they have not updated their portal.
My Case, CA/Non-AD
Hi, I work in Cisco too. Did they notify you about the your H1B petition status? I was told by Fragomen that they would likely notify me in May or early June. Guess they send out email to all selected candidates at once, not sure though.
Hi, I work in Cisco too. Did they notify you about the your H1B petition status? I was told by Fragomen that they would likely notify me in May or early June. Guess they send out email to all selected candidates at once, not sure though.
Did you guys at Cisco hear from fragomen? f1 opt still waiting
Did you guys at Cisco hear from fragomen? f1 opt still waiting
Hi, Did you heard from Employer or juz receipt number updated in Fragomen Portal.
Thanks in advance.
Did you get it receipt on the portal or how did you get the confirmation..Please comment.this would be helpful
Few of my coworkers already got the confirmation that they have been selected in the lottery by tuesday. All of them are non AD. Is there a chance for me still or is it over? I’m a non AD
U Anonymous be practical , Non-Ad u r taking about , there are still have to update SEVIS and Cash enchashed poeple waiting because its completed 60 percent only for AD, and u came here for non-AD, still up to May 3rd week we have a time, until watch IPL and do ur hard Work cooool guy, and be patience 🙂
u sheep creep corp u r illegal i think, creep applied more then 60 percent 110000 selected from opt and cpt which have 1 year exp…studied in local colleges after BTECH, with fake experience applying with 6 yrs exp is illegal and who are coming from infosys, tcs, wifpro and cst taking jobs, first they interview with citizens and T.R who have to give 130k salary ignoring and importing from India and taking fake interviews in local USA candidates taking our time to conduct are illegal, which will be blocked in 3 years . these fake consultancies i know (TCS, infosys, wipro, Gemini, CTS, and top Indian fake consultancies.), taking interviews at h1b time and exporting from India to give 80K salary.. u know that there are people who have exp. in local , and citizens, EAD and h1b lot more..u morel ethics less people.. wants to still export with fake people…go u Big IT consultancies……
Higher education is vital to the nation’s future, yet every day brings headlines about crisis: Everyone needs a college education, but few people can afford it. Students are drowning in debt. It doesn’t pay to go to college anymore.
Family background can make a big difference in how students perceive the value of an education, Hall says. Many minority students, for example, are also first-generation college students and might have a different outlook on the worth of a college degree than a white student who is a third- or fourth-generation college student. Media reports about the high cost of college, the burden of student loan debt and the diminishing accessibility of higher education, while true, also drive the perception that a college degree might not hold the same economic value today as it did in the past.
Research has shown college graduates on average make $1 million more in their lifetimes than those without a college education. The current unemployment rate for college graduates (2.7 percent) is also about half the rate for the general population (5.7 percent), which has caused some to question whether the country is running out of college-educated workers.
“Most schools individually feel that they’re doing a great job in providing value and a return on investment and think that’s an issue that maybe is something that affects another type of school,” Hall says. “We have a tendency of not looking within as much as we need to.”
“We really handle this like a one-size-fits-all type of situation where the goal is to just go to college and get a degree versus thinking about the investment of a college, what you’re investing in and what that return might be and how to really maximize that return at the beginning.”
$100,000 to fund their undergraduate education.Some 460,000 students — about 4 percent of the 12 million full-time undergraduate students in the U.S. — attend schools that charge $50,000 or more for tuition, fees and living expenses. The graduate benefits, but society does, too. College graduates become more productive workers, pay higher taxes and depend less on social support networks.
and you are taking about OPT and college ms students…….
I posted this on IG’s weblog. I’ll post it here again, maybe it’ll be useful to some other people.
Since a lot of you guys seem to be frustrated I decided to do a probability analysis for you to see what are the chances left.
Assumptions:
Total applications: 199000
AD applications: 100000 (per Emily’s estimation)
Applications from Emily’s firm: 2500
A priori:
Probability of winning lottery as AD: 20k/100k + (80k/100k)*65k/179k = 49.3%
Probability of winning lottery as N-AD: 65k/179k = 36.3%
Considering Emily’s sample size, the margin of error for 95% confidence is <2%. Meaning the probability that the percentages posted above are more than 2% different from what their actual number is is less than 5%. So I will assume they're correct.
Chances right now:
AD at Vermont: (49.3-45)/(100-45) = 7.8%
AD at Cal: (49.3-24)/(100-24) = 33.2%
N-AD at Vermont: (36.3-7)/(100-7) = 31.5%
N-AD at Cal: (36.3-5)/(100-5) = 32.9%
To recap:
If you're Non-AD you almost have as much chance of receiving a receipt as you had when the lottery started, ~32% vs ~36%.
If you're AD at Cal you almost have as much chance of receiving a receipt as the Non-ADs.
If you're AD at Vermont, well, 7% is not that low, you'll see what happens after a couple of weeks.
Disclaimer: this analysis doesn't take into account people who have the checks cached or SEVIS updated, but haven't received the receipt yet. However, Emily said there isn't much discrepancy between the numbers, so it may not be important.
Does this mean I have only 7% left as an AD VT ?
Well based on the information available to us that is the probability of you being one of the selected. There are a few assumptions here:
1. The proportion of AD vs None-AD is the same in Vermont and Cal.
2. The ratio of selected cases vs rejected cases are equal in Vermont and Cal.
3. etc.
These assumptions are fairly reasonable, however all of them contribute some error in the calculations.
So I would say probability of you receiving the receipt if you’re AD Vermont is somewhere in 5%-10%.
All this aside, you should note that whoever’s selected is selected and that’s done. Your fate was sealed when the lottery took place. All of these calculations are just to make sense of how much hope you should have of being of the lucky cases.
I wish you the best of luck 🙂
Do we have still any hope left for non-ad? I am applying for the 3rd year. Feeling so help less and un lucky.
I did an analysis on IG’s blog. I’ll post it here again.
TL;DR: Yes almost as much chance as it was 3 weeks ago.
My DSO said there has been no changes in my SEVIS status.
I am based in CA.
Does that mean my H1B was not picked up in the lottery?
Also, my lawyer has not received any receipt yet.
AD/CA.
Received the receipt from attorney today !!
AD / CSC / First Attempt / Full Time
Congrats. I am AD/First Attempt/ResearchEngineer/LargeAmericanFirm , no reply from Fragomen.
I hope next year the rules favor merit and AD, along with firm and role.
Desi consultants are having a field day this year. I knw ppl who filed 3 h1’s simultaneously. Hopefully, this is the last time desi consultants can do this crap.
Filing multiple applications is not illegal
It is illegal if the candidate is paying for those filings. Which is more likely the case, because “desi consultancy”
u sheep creep corp u r illegal i think, creep applied more then 60 percent 110000 selected from opt and cpt which have 1 year exp…studied in local colleges after BTECH, with fake experience applying with 6 yrs exp is illegal and who are coming from infosys, tcs, wifpro and cst taking jobs, first they interview with citizens and T.R who have to give 130k salary ignoring and importing from India and taking fake interviews in local USA candidates taking our time to conduct are illegal, which will be blocked in 3 years . these fake consultancies i know (TCS, infosys, wipro, Gemini, CTS, and top Indian fake consultancies.), taking interviews at h1b time and exporting from India to give 80K salary.. u know that there are people who have exp. in local , and citizens, EAD and h1b lot more..u morel ethics less people.. wants to still export with fake people…go u Big IT consultancies……
If they do merit based, I would hope they consider the deserving (highly skilled or highly paid) candidates CAP exempt. The wait for 1 year is heavy and again after all speculation and expectations, they say “Guess What?? It’s lottery again!!! Surprised!!!”
I requested my i-20 on April 17th and again today April 26th to check if h1b Change of status is listed on i20. So on the I-20 form that i received today,the date issued on it is April 17th 2017 which is the replica of i20 what i received on April 17th. So is it the updated i-20 or they have sent me the same one?
Your DSO must be really frustrated, LOL.
Finally my anxiety came to an end. Got my receipt today from the attorney.
First Attempt:
AD – Business Analyst
Received Date – 4/11
Notice Date – 4/26
Receipt #: EAC171415XXXX
Congrats. AD or non AD?? Which center??
AD/VT
Ricky, Do you know when you check was cashed?
No I don’t know anything about my cheque’s getting encashed. I only got the e-mail.
First time
Received the I-797C today.
NonAD – Civil Engineer
Received Date – 4/11
Notice Date – 4/19
Company – in Dallas
EAC171415XXXX
Any updates from Visa Inc.
How is Ogletree doing it?
Do they tell yu tht your check was encashed or inform you with a receipt number?
Got my receipt from Ogle Tree this morning. First Attempt/AD/VT.