We will look at the some of the common FAQs that are tied to H1B work visa for fiscal year 2019. This article will be updated with latest info as we get more info.
- H1B 2019 Season Start Date ?
- H1B Visa 2019 Quota ?
- Will there be lottery for H1B 2019 ?
- H1B 2019 Lottery date ?
- How to find H1B 2019 Sponsors ?
- H1B visa 2019 fees ?
- H1B 2019 Latest News
Update : H1B 2019, 2020 Seasons are over, H1B 2021 Season is the upcoming season. Read all details at H1B Visa 2021 – Start Date, Fee, Lottery, Registration – FAQs
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What is the H1B Visa 2019 season start date ?
Update : USCIS will start accepting H1B Petitions starting from April 2nd, 2018 as per their official update on their website. In general, USCIS starts accepting applications for the next fiscal year exactly 6 months before the start of the next fiscal year. USCIS fiscal year for 2019 starts from 1st October 2018, which means they should accept applications for FY 2019 from April 1st, 2018. As April 1st is a Sunday, USCIS should accept applications for H1B 2019 season from April 2nd, 2019.
What is H1B visa 2019 Quota for Regular and Masters filings ?
As of the date of writing of article, the H1B quota is as below. This is also called the H1B Visa Cap. You can read more at What is H1B Cap ? Regular vs Masters quota ?
- H1B Regular Quota : 65,000 visas
- H1B Master’s Quota : 20,000 visas. ( only US Masters eligible)
Also, of the overall 85,000 visa cap, every year 6,800 visas are set aside for the citizens of Singapore and Chile as part of the Free Trade Agreement with them. There were few bills part of Comprehensive Immigration Reform that are not active in Senate that were proposed from Obama administration days to change the cap count to 110,000 and Masters to 25,000, including potential to make H1B cap extend up to 180,000. But nothing has moved and all are dormant. Nothing new has been proposed by the new Trump Administration regarding changing cap count. To get a glimpse of historical cap count changes, you may check H1B visa cap count history from 1990 to 2017
Will there be Lottery for H1B 2019 season ? Lottery Predictions ? Filing Numbers ?
Update : USCIS had lottery for FY 2019 quota and received 190,098 petitions.
Looking at the historical trend of H1B filings, cap reach dates, it is quite possible that we would have lottery for FY 2019 quota. We have written a detail article looking at historical data, Trump administration new policies like ‘Buy American, Hire American’, students on OPT, H4 EAD removal rule, etc. factors. To know the prediction numbers and details, read the article: H1B Visa 2019 Lottery Predictions – Analysis, Graphs .
When is H1B Visa 2019 Lottery Date ?
Update : USCIS Conducted Lottery for FY 2019 on April 11, 2018.
There are two things, one is when the H1B petitions are accepted for the lottery and second is when the actual lottery is done. H1B visa petitions for next fiscal year would be accepted by USCIS from April 2nd, 2018 for 5 working days until April 6th, 2018 to be part of the lottery. Now, the actual lottery date depends on various factors depending the volume of petitions and USCIS load. It can be anywhere in second week of April. For FY 2018, the actual H1B Lottery was done on April 11th, 2017 . We can expect anywhere around the same date like April 11th or April 13th.
How to find H1B visa 2019 Sponsors ?
It can be very hard to find a good employer and convince them to sponsor H1B to work in US with major unknown like H1B Visa lottery. Anyways, you would be in one of the three scenarios, if you are seeking a H1B Sponsor.
- F1 Student in US : You can find an internship or co-op at an employer who can sponsor H1B visa and ask them to sponsor your H1B. You can continue to work on OPT once you graduate as well. You find the list of H1B Sponsoring companies using the tool
- International Professionals : If you are outside of US, it can be tricky with all the latest rules by Trump administration. Your best bet is to find an multi-national company ( MNC) and work through them to sponsor H1B visa. You may have hurdles inside the company with all the internal process, many waiting, etc. But, it is up to you to negotiate and ask them to take a chance. Many try the IT body shop route, where they ask them to file H1B. Rules have changed in the last few years and it is very risky move and can jeopardize your US hopes. Read comments on this H1B Companies Reviews article to get an idea and beware of such consulting companies to avoid fraud.
- Important Note : We, as RedBu2US, DO NOT Provide any H1B sponsorship or guide anyone using professional services or fee. If anyone approaches you by saying our name, it is pure FRAUD…beware !
If you are looking for more details, check out Guide on How to Find H1B Visa Sponsors 2019
What is H1B 2019 Filing Fee ?
H1B visa petition filing involves USCIS fee towards certain things and attorney fees, which varies by company size, and attorney involved for the case. As of FY 2018 season, it can range anywhere from $1,600 USD to $7,400 USD + Attorney Fee. In year 2016, for FY 2018, the H1B base filing fees, increased from $325 to $460. Below table is a high level summary from FY 2018 quota as of writing, it maybe subject to change as we approach towards the filing date. If any changes, we will update this accordingly. Also, you can Read Summary of H1B Filing Fee – Who pays for What ? .
| H1B Fee – Paid Towards | Amount 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 2019 Case Tracker :
Did you work with attorney and sent all documents to apply for FY 2019 ? 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 !
- Add your case at H1B Visa Tracker
What’s the latest news on H1B Visa 2019 ?
Below are some of the major news updates on H1B 2019 season. You can check H1B Visa 2019 Cap Count Tracker – Latest News Updates for full details
- Jan 25, 2019 ( Official News ) : USCIS did a press release that Premium Processing Resumed for H1B 2019 Cap Petitions
- July 30th, 2018 ( Official News ) : USCIS announced that they have returned all the H1B 2019 petitions that were not selected in lottery. They gave guidance that, if you have filed for FY 2019 and has not received a receipt notice or rejected package by August 13th, 2018, they can contact USCIS. More info at USCIS News Alert
- May 15, 2018 ( Official News ) : USCIS Completed Data Entry for H1B 2019 Lottery Selected Petitions
- April 12, 2018 ( Official News ) : USCIS announces H1B Lottery Completed, 190K petitions filed.
- April 6, 2018 ( Official News ) : Press alert saying that USCIS Reached Cap for FY 2019 Quota
- March 23, 2018 ( Official News ) USICS announces new policy memo with guidance on Related entities for H1B Duplicate petitions
- March 20, 2018 ( Official News) : USCIS accepts H1B 2019 petitions from April 2nd, Premium Process Suspended till Sept 10, 2018.
- Feb 22, 2018 ( Official News ): USCIS released a new memo with additional requirements for H1B petitions filed for third party worksite locations. These new rules are very extensive asking for work orders, contracts, client letter itinerary, etc. and will have huge impact on H1B 2019 quota filings. Read completed details with impact info at New Policy Memo Third Party worksite H1B Petitions – Requirements, Impact.
- January 25,2018 : (Unofficial News) : AILA updated to their members that there will NOT be any procedural changes for FY 2019 season. You can read more details at AILA News USCIS – No Procedural Changes for FY 2019
- December 2017 : There are many speculations floating around based on the proposals and bills in senate and house by Trump administration. We just have to wait and see what happens. We will track all the news and update here for everyone’s update.
You can bookmark this page and check this page for updates on H1B FY 2019 season.
Do you have any questions on next H1B 2019 season ?
Loosing hope…. Another year same old story….. My OPT expires 4/28/18 (aka in 2 weeks) and my SEVP hasnt updated…… Im starting to just lose hope and start packing my bags…
Any inside news as if only AD have been notify or also non AD? I am AD…..
I am anxious too but I can feel your anxiety level is way higher than mine. I think there are a lot of backup plans, like moving to Canada. Praying for the best but preparing for the worst!!!
I think you can work until you don’t get a rejection notice from USCIS, and stay for a further 60 days. Don’t worry.
I havent heard any regular cap being notified so far, so I think it is just master cap now. Stay positive. Nothing is final yet.
Welcome to US where the tax paying legal immigrant has to undergo all this anxiety while the person who applies for H-1B with multiple clients and knows 15 people who do the same gets to stay in the US.
Hi all, congrats to all got picked in lottery.
I just asked my DSO and she said my SEVIS has not been updated. Should I lose hope for this year? Currently on STEM OPT and master’s cap, end date: 06/2019.
Thanks!!
No, mate. This process runs until USCIS says that their data entry is complete which happens in 1st week of May. Even after that until mid-May, people get receipts. You still have one month to go.
Thanks dude…I am so anxious….1 more chance to go next year but who knows what Trump is going to do…
Best of luck to everybody who is suffering from this process….
The lottery was there even before Trump. People just want to blame Trump for everything nowadays! In fact, you should be grateful to him as the number of applications went down because of him and because of that, your chances of getting selected went up!
But dude, my friend already received Reject notice. I saw the scanned copy.
This is my last attempt. I don’t see any update on SEVP. Does the SEVP update mean data entry is done? Or is it a gradual process?
Gradual
USCIS announce it when the data entry is done. It was the first week of May last year.
Thank you. There is still a ray of hope * fingers crossed*
Can students on CPT check their status through SEVP or is it only for OPT students?
Thank you!
I don’t think so.
Hi, My OPT expires on 5/31/2019. In my SEVP portal I see the employment end date as 3/7/2020 and is highlighted in red. There is nothing in the history tab. Does it mean anything?
Thanks,
D
Looks like an error to me. Have almost never seen an H1B end in March. Worth checking with SEVP or DSO.
I think you right! It almost shows like an error. But I cannot edit the date!! Will contact the DSO.
Thank you.
SEVP if only for approved OPTs.
SEV Puri still not updated.
Anyone’s H4 got cashed ? Does H4 payment gets cashed with H1B encashing at same time?
For premium case, H1 and H4 checks got cashed at the same time. I am not sure about regular processing. If you are interested to know, then H1 and H4, H4 EAD got approved at the same time.
Sorry, I dont know if you were talking about Extensions are 2019. Mine was extension.
Thank you for your comment. It is not extension. It is the lottery for 2019 which we are waiting for the result.
Thanks
That makes sense. I realized after I replied. Good luck to you anyway and all the people anxiously waiting for an update on 2019 H1B.
I wish there was a tracking on all applications, Be it Picked/ on Hold/ rejected/duplicate(s). This lottery is a nerve-racking ordeal. Just be gentle with your self guys. You are already doing the best you can.
Anyone from other than the California Service Center got their SEVP update yet? Please let us know.
Thanks
I have not heard anyone got the receipt number.
I see an update in sevis portal today at 2:17. So looks like USCIS is still doing data entry. Dont lose hope
Did you apply for CAP GAP Extension? My SEVP Portal is updated yesterday. But, I applied for CAP GAP Extension. I thought my college has updated my SEVIS.
I did not apply for CAP GAP. I dont think we need to apply for it specifically. But we need to apply for new I20.
So you think the SEVP portal updates if your petition gets picked in the lottery.
Yes sevis portal updates when it is picked. Others have confirmed
Did you get an email, saying portal is updated.. Or you randomly logged in portal and checked it.
I randomly logged in and checked
What was the update? You employment end date changed to 09/30 ?
Yes my end date changed to 9/30
when did it change if you dont mind me asking
My end date changed to 9/30 today as well. Does that mean my case has been picked in the lottery.
I am not sure if this is alphabetical. Few of my friends who had their SEVP updates, have names start with “A”.
Anyone who have updates on their SEVP please comment.
Their application was sent to Vermont visa office.
My first name starts with A, my end was changed to 09/30 by SEVIS on my SEVP portal. My opt end date was 07/2018. I called my DSO to check what this means and she sent an email writing congratulations and attached a screenshot that mentioned “active cap gap opt”
I see that those who are already picked up in the lottery are mostly applied in California service center. Anyone picked up from Vermont?
Anyone without an advanced degree got their SEVP updated or found out their check has been cashed?
How is that possible?
Are you genius?
Explain why that is not possible
@CPTforlife @Non-AD H1B,
That is possible if the beneficiary has completed his/her UG degree in USA and using their OPT now with exp date is less than September 30th (cap-gap eligible). Non USA degree people it is not possible.
That’s exactly what I asked for. There is no wonder why he will be forever on CPT.
Well, I hope karma gets you.
Thank you.
I am on OPT, I don’t see any update on SEVP portal.
I came to know from my employer’s attorney that my check has been encashed . I am on OPT extension and nothing was updated in SEVP portal yet. But the checks have been cashed as of today
When is your OPT Extension end dated?
My OPT End date is 05/2019. This is my second attempt
That might be the reason for not getting updated on SEVP…Its my guess
Congrats!
This morning I came to know from my employer that my check hasn’t been cashed yet.
If I am not lucky this year, please give me a clean shot. It’s a torture to wait for the rejection package with anxiety.
Did you have anything on your history tab on sevp? Like some people said that there was some update saying “related to” field was updated for those whose stem OPT does not expire before 09/30
Just to add to the comment, for me both the things apply. I saw a “relation to field” update as well as “Authorization date update” under the history tab of the SEVP portal.
No update in the SEVP. Thats what is confusing. I was expecting a change but no update yet. But check got cashed.
What embassy u have sent your packets to ? Vermont or cali
Why would they have embassy in their own country?
@BadLuck: Lol 😀
@Sai : It was sent to Vermont.
Can someone who has got the SEVP update and has checked with DSO for receipt number comment here. I was just wondering if that is something I should do or just be content and wait for the receipt number from lawyer. I know its a classic example of greediness to see the receipt number but I don’t want to annoy DSO for no reason as well. Just getting anxious to know for sure than to hope that SEVP update means getting picked. Thanks all for awesome comments on this blog. Very helpful.
If you don’t have any negative consequences from not knowing immediately, it will be best to wait at least a week or check with other applicants from your company.
Yes you are right. Maybe I should just wait.
Check got cashed with receipt number mentioned at the back. Sevp was updated yesterday. Attorneys confirmed the check encashment nd receipt number.
Was your stem opt expiring before September 30? Is that the update you saw on sevp ?
My opt expires may 30. I saw employment authz date extended to sep 30 in sevp and sevis has change of status pending.
I hope that I am in the same shoes as you. Lol. Fingers Crossed.
In the past, we can wait and be patient until the end of May. But this year we have the SEVP and the timeline is now much shorter. That being said, if the SEVP still has no updates by the end of this week, let’s look forward to next year.
Good luck everyone!
Until data entry is complete, I wouldn’t lose hope with SEVP.
USCIS has been efficient this year. I expect the data entry could be done by the end of this week.
@KeepTheDreamAlive – That’s the spirit!
My OPT ends May 21, 2018 and still have no update of H1B. So If I enroll in CPT from the first week of May, is it going to affect my h1b process?
Apply for cap gap. You will get till 1 june .
Yes but then the next semester starts in July . So if I get rejected, I have to wait and will be unemployed for more than a month. I am not sure if company is willing to wait that long. I know that if I take CPT then my OPT will be cancelled. I am very confused what to do!! 🙁
@TS – Talk to your company and see what they say. My company was open to waiting.
Thanks a lot. Yes I think I should do it.
Yes, it will. Better wait it out. You are allowed to stay in the country for 60 days after opt ends.
So are you saying if I enroll in CPT in May and later find out I got the lottery, they will reject the entire h1b process?
No way. you will very much proceed with H1 and you can stop the course.
Thanks a lot!
They can do that, as you are not allowed to do CPT from day 1.
If I am not wrong I don’t think USCIS has confirmed that we are not allowed to do CPT from day 1.
Day 1 CPT is always a big risk and should only be used as a last resort when you don’t have anything left to lose and you’re aware that it would affect your chances for the rest of your life. Also, keep in mind that you won’t get cap gap on CPT and will have to stay enrolled in the course until your H-1B processing is complete or until September 30, whichever comes later.
I believe there is a provision that you can work on your current OPT until you receive a rejection notice in mail from USCIS. This is not cap-gap…check with your attorney?
Thank you! yea let me talk to my lawyer. God! This process is so frustrating!!
Don’t go for CPT as it will void your H1b if you are already been selected.
oh thank you! I didn’t know about it 🙂
Not all Day 1 CPTs are frowned upon. Please see article:
http://immigrationgirl.com/new-interpretation-of-cpt-curricular-practical-training-for-f-1-students/
Depends of if you want to risk it, especially with USCIS looking for any reason to reject you.
I agree with edwardss
Okay! Thank you for your advice!
Any NOn AD guy received any information???
did anyone see any updates in sevp today?
Wait until noon time Pacific time zone. That’s when the details seem to get updated
Can any one tell the last date for max no. of results for non-AD can hope compare to prev year????
Bro Everyone gets an answer within 2 months (April 15th to June 15th -roughly). There will be 20K notices for AD and 65 for non Ad. If you just spread these numbers over 2 months period. AD will start getting approvals around last week or third week of April.
This is just a rough time line to give you some peace of mind. I don’t work for USCIS so i don’t know how they work but just the numbers and time period suggest the way i explained you.
No need for nasty sarcastic comment. Just here to help out a brother and ease his/her mind with a positive thoughtful comment.
As per IG, mid-May
This is the third time I am applying for H1B and it is my last chance. My OPT is expiring on 5/30. I dont see any update on my Sevis portal. Does this mean that it is not picked in lottery?
Patience. Same boat here.
Patience bro, I am also in same situation..my opt ends on May 17th..No updates so far…honestly unable to concentrate on work too..
True bro, not able to concentrate on anything
Last chance,Mine also expiring in June, No updates in SEVP. i feel its better to get admit from Univ for Day 1 CPT option
I feel Pity on myself on how unfortunate I am…..running out of words and so many things running on my head..
Venkat bro – Don’t do that. I was in the same situation last year and without much research and messed up brain from all the news and waiting period i took this decision to enroll in CPT. Biggest mistake of my life. Even if i get selected My H1b in the later phase will get declined. ave your self bro. There wasn’t anyone to advice me during that time but choose wisely. This is your career you are playing with.
Please don’t go for day 1 CPT option. USCIS will make your life a living hell and will not grant you a h1b.
To make CPT clear. It’s not completely prohited to enroll in Day 1 CPT program if you are going for a level up degree and degree program requires practical training(school needs to have an accredited program).
This was confirmed by an immigration lawyer as well school DSO.
Don’t stay or work illegally. CPT is a great option. Some schools provide executive programs with day 1 CPT. Should always apply for CPT and work legally.
USCIS is not here to screw you, they are looking for people who deserve H1b.
CPT is only viable option for people coming from UG and enrolling in a MS program. People with already one masters degree will be at the receiving end of USCIS’s scrutiny.
same
Better start exploring European or Canadian headquarters. It takes awhile to obtain visas as they are lots of paperwork and HR process.
I didn’t win my 4th h1b lottery which resulted me being shipped off to the European office. I started the transfer process in June and didn’t get my European visa until Mid January.
European pay is a bit lower in IT but I can’t complain having 32 vacation days vs 15. Also you only need 2-3 years to get a permanent residency / unconditional work permit.
Hey Guys – Can someone help me out with this SEVP login thing. I have a good idea about what it is and what SEVIS is but my question is where and how to log in.
Where to obtain the id and password and if someone can drop a link to the sevp login page i would really appreciate that.
Thanks.
Your DSO should have sent an email with a link to activate your login. It is usually sent to your college email address. That link holds true for 30 days from the day it was sent. If you haven’t received that email, contact your DSO. You cant create an account without that email.
https://sevp.ice.gov/opt/#/login
Hi CD – I will do that. One more question – IS it true that this SEVP link will be only helpful for those on either OPT or STEM and whose EAD expires before Sept 30th ? Please let me know.
Thanks
So far those are only the people who are seeing an update on the SEVP portal including me. I haven’t really herd of anyone who has got the update and whose OPT doesn’t end before 10/01/2018. This applies to all of my friends in my company as well who haven’t seen an update. Hang in there and hopefully you will get it soon.
Hi Raj,
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I just contacted my DSo and they said that SEVP is only for those who are on post completion OPT and STEM extension. I am not on any so they won’t provide me the SEVP login and Password. Hope this is helpful to some of us. Exact response fro DSO:
“Hello,
The SEVP portal is ONLY for students currently on post-completion OPT or STEM OPT. Since you are not on OPT, you do not have access to the portal.
Best,”
You should check your email with the subject: Optional Practical Training Approval – the next step. Create an SEVP Portal account.
It was sent by do-not-reply.SEVP@ice.dhs.gov last month
There’s a link in the email for your registeration.
Anyone’s check been cashed?
Mine still not…
No updates on SEVP neither…
Patience. Same boat here.
Hi, I got a receipt number from my DSO. Is that the same receipt we are suppose to get from lawyers? Thanks.
I think you might have got the receipt number with your OPT/STEM application. How can your DSO get the receipt number. You are supposed to get from your employer/lawyers. Though you can check on USCIS website if it’s related to your petition.
I have applied for STEM extension in March before my h1-b was filed. I have a different receipt number for that. This one she sent me starts with WAC1XXX___. I checked on USCIS case status. It says record does not exists. But that’s same for mine OPT STEM application as well.
@HART Did you ask for a print of the I20? If not, in my understanding DSO can look into the system and see an H1B COS pending which also has the receipt number attached to it based on the data entered by the USCIS. I am not 100% sure about it but I think that’s the only way to get the receipt number from the DSO.
No, I don’t need a new I-20 since my application for extension is pending as well. Whereas, regarding the H-1b, She said the update in SEVIS says “Change of Status” and has receipt number attached to it. I asked her to check only, after I saw Employment Authorization end date change in SEVIS Student Portal.
I Got My RFE and then Denial for my Visa.I have left US within 3 days after i received the Notice.Now i am considering to change my employer and reapply with New employer since my current employer require me to get promoted due to internal criteria to process H1B NSC.
Please let me know whether the New employer will require the Extension denial notice hard/soft copy for his processing?
anyone received any comm from IBM Immigration team?
Not yet. But I could see the case is in closed – pending adjudication status. Anyone seeing status other than this?
yeah.. mine also “Closed Closed Pending adjudication”.
OK
Yes mine too- Closed-Pending Adjudication. How can we make sure IBM really filed our H1B Petitions?
I am not sure about this statuses. Which firm files your petitions? Mine was through fragomen and I have heard lot of negative experiences about it.
Mine is Received – Pending Decision
so does tht mean you got selected in lottery?
Where can you check your case status like ‘closed – pending adjudication’ for IBMers? I have not received any status yet.
in INZOOM portal
When would we receive receipt numbers for the picked ones?
It might start sometime between Tuesday-Thursday
Receipts will come until mid may, sometimes in June 1st week also for non-Ad
@Quest
I see less comments in this blog compare to last year, that means there are more number of multiple applications out there, if so they will run the lottery again to fill those positions.
No friend lottery will run only one time all multiple selected petition are not refundable I think, the not selected with returned with refund.
Only one lottery and which is absolutely random…
Hey guys,
First time H1B application here, and I have a few questions which may seem basic, but the terminology you guys use on here confuses me.
1. When is the lottery conducted and how will I be notified? I had an attorney and US employer sponsor me.
2. Is the lottery conducted first for the 65,000 applicants and then adjudicated? Will the government pick up more applications if they are rejected ones currently in lottery?
3. I see everyone talking about a portal, where is the link for this to get updates?
Appreciate all your insight.
1. The lottery has been done and your lawyer/employer will get a receipt by end of May notifying whether you got through.
2. The lottery is conducted first with some extra applications being drawn to account for some inevitable rejections. There is no waitlist, and the number of rejected ones are rolled over to the next year.
3. Check SEVP portal. You should already have received an invitation link from your university; so use that to log in.
Thank you Edwards’s for your reply. However, I am not a Masters student. Does this SEVP portal only apply to students?
Any one moving from L1B to H1B?
Yes I am
Yes I am
Me too
Hi Friends,
My SEVP account got locked. Do you think it is a good thing ?
Has SEVIS locked my account, so they can first insert, commit and then unlock the table where my SEVIS update happens ?
Thank you.
You probably refreshed too many times.
dayum.. for a second I thought it was some open transaction locking my table while updating my cap gap.
It sucks man ! Back to Sayan mode…
There are 3 groups of people here regarding SEVP end date change:
1) Those who believe even without screenshots
2) Those who believe only with screenshots
3) Those who do not believe either way
My update is for group 1 – My end date in SEVP portal changed to September 30. Seems like it is slowly happening for people one by one. So keep a watch out for the change but don’t panic if it hasn’t changed yet.
Congrats, you finally got your news! I’m still waiting on mine… pretty anxious myself
Congrats!! Awesome that you got the same update as me. Does it show two changes in the History tab. One something related to Job Description and the other one related to change of dates?
Yes, That’s what mine shows.
No, I see only date change.
@ Raj – Are you on STEM OPT?
Yes I am on STEM OPT.
My employment Authorization date updated to Sep 30th in SEVIS/SEVP today around 12.48 pm. I can see that both under employment and history tabs. I requested for new SEVP login today to my university. My current STEM OPT end on June 1st. This is my 3rd and last attempt for H1B.
Change Type Old New
Authorized End Date (4378391) 06/01/2018 09/30/2018
@ Ray of Hope – Congrats!
Did your application go to the Vermont center or the California one?
California.
I got my STEM OPT approved on Friday and today I saw 2 SEVIS updates in my SEVP Portal to “Relation To Field” (basically leaving them as they were). No updates on date etc. Unsure what this means.
did you see any updates after that?
I am probably the dumbest guy here.
I locked my SEVP account by abusing the refresh button.
Since the time my account got locked, everyone is receiving an update.
So, when DSO unlocks my account, I hope I see something good.
#PrayForMe
I have logged into SEVP at least 40 times today. Can’t focus on my work.
same here. Doesnt seem to work for those who have a valid OPT/STEM beyond Oct 2018
What timing! 😀 Thanks for warning others
My H1B for 2018 has approved on 22nd March 2018. Today I received approval letter from attorney and also copy of I-129. My highest qualification is entered as Bachelors degree even though I have Masters qualification. Do I need to ask attorney to notify the error to USCIS prior to attending the visa interview? Kindly advice.
Many Thanks
Apart from Sevp update, any checks encashed?
Got my Employment date updated to 09/30 in Sevp portal today at 14:07
Current Status: STEM OPT
When was your STEM OPT expiring?
9/21
2018?
Yes, very close one. This was my last chance.
Did your employer notify you about check encashing?
Any receipt numbers we have heard so far of?
I know many SEVP updates have come through by now. Just wondering if any receipts have started coming.
nope, not yet.
I personally havent seen anyone with cap-gap extension on sevp. One google drive screen shot shown here blurred “from” date. this creates a doubt may be it opt end date is on sept 30th and he/she is presenting it has cap gap extension.
I havent heard of any check cashed/ receipt notices received as of now.
My poem:
Oh the working man as you can see
That is what he was born to be
Married to the working wife
That is what she’ll be all her life
Never lived beyond their means
Nor sought assistance from their friends
Yet day and night through thick and thin
They work life out just to keep life in
No matter friends whate’er befall
The poor folk they must work or fall
Through frost and snow through sleet and wind
They work life out just to keep life in
Do you see the women how make the gowns
For those in other parts of town
It’s a picture sorrowful to see
And I’m sure with me you will agree
Meagre is our daily pay
To feed and clad a family with
She’s overworked she’s tired and thin
She works life out just to keep life in
Oh mischief mine where do you roam
When reason called you weren’t at home
If you take cheese from off the rat
Is he then free to hunt the cat
If free from union’s free from dues
Are you free from choice or free to choose
Or free as any birds blown by the wind
To work life out just to keep life in
SEV Puri portal still not updated… 🙁 Sigh…
lol
Please Post if there are any updates. Thank you
Tenu le ,
le Tenu
Le Tenu à La Marne.
Le Tenu à La Marne.
Caractéristiques
Bassin ?
-Danke
I called my DSO and asked them i 20 is updated or not.. they said its not updated yet.. what does that mean i didnt get my lottery this time?
No, but keep asking at the end of each week in case you were picked. These things can be slow.
It take time, mate. Wait until mid-May.
Now, it’s almost confirmed that SEVP can indicate if you got picked in the lottery. Your authorization date under Employment tab will be extended to 9/30/2018. Also, under History tab, you will see a entry from SEVIS.
However, I didn’t see any changes on my SEVP.
This is not applicable to those with EAD end date after 9/30/2018.
Give it some time. As I mentioned earlier, I know AD people who got notified in mid-to-late May. Given that it is a manual process, combined with generating RFEs, USCIS will take its own sweet time
Did you find anybody else somewhere that posted the experience regarding the same? I was the only one among all my friends with final try. So maybe thats why they haven’t seen any updates. Waiting to see if anybody else puts up and update about the same. @SEVP_Portal_Confirmed Are you a third timer as well and when does your authorization end?
Hey guys. I wrote one song to describe all H1b people pain. Please leave feedback.
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I’m always ready for a war again
Go down that road again
It’s all the same
I’m always ready to take a life again
You know I’ll ride again
It’s all the same
Tell me who’s gon’ save me from myself
When this life is all I know
Tell me who’s gon’ save me from this hell
Without you, I’m all alone
Who gon’ pray for me?
Take my pain for me?
Save my soul for me?
‘Cause I’m alone, you see
If I’m gon’ die for you
If I’m gon’ kill for you
Then I’ll spill this blood for you, hey
you need to go back.
I am sorry you didn’t like it.
It’s not about liking. Here, Everyone is looking for some important information and you are posting poems. It’s better you create a fb page and post stuff over there.
Poems are to give us hope.
I wrote this for people to not lose hope and stay strong.
Good luck to you.
Is this a joke? I can’t tell if this is a parody (I hope so). If you’re ready kill/die for h1b then the FBI will find you before you get the stamp.
Go take a walk. US is not the only country with jobs on this planet.
It’s just to give a poetic touch to everyone’s desperation.
Jeez, have you even read comments here and see how many people need strength and hope to get by ?
Be a sport.
Haha, these are they lyrics to the song “Pray for Me” by The Weeknd. Love this song. But you didn’t write it.
Ha ha… I just found that I could relate to this song.
Good catch !
lol! I obviously do not follow pop culture and didn’t google the lyrics. Good one. Here’s a fail haiku I just wrote. Dedicated to the day I receive my third attempt H1B approval:
I waited three years,
to buy my lottery tickets,
but in the wrong line.
All non AD guys, we can expect information (By Cheque Encashed, asking to attorney) only after tuesday, as USCIS is expected to start processing for them, right now they are doing processing for all AD (Advanced degree) candidates
What can be done if your employer is not responding for your h1b status information?
How will you be so sure that for non-ad it will be after Tuesday?
Any source?
Because that’s what he tells himself everyday to help him sleep. He thinks the same will help us sleep.
Whats the source behind your prediction?
Seems his imagination is the source that lead to this prediction!!
Everyone is so excited to get know the results and so do I… Nothing wrong in predicting anything that ease us from this anxiety and give some hope..
I am a 5th timer and I know very well how one feel this obvious anxiety.
For AD ppl you have hope till April end and then till May end non-AD and some times leads to mid or end June too given the huge number of applications and not sure of the so meaaaaaan strict rules and memos that Trump is talking about…
Hope , whoever is trying for so long gets the h1b first.
Once in a week keep checking with your attorneys if you can do that.. days passing without good news is pretty bad news.If you are AD it will be much worse.
You will never know how lucky you are and it will be revealed now and I am chased by pretty much very very very very bad luck.. (4 very’s as I am not through 4 times so far.. lol) let’s see if I increase one more very to bad luck or at least one time lucky…
Luck be with you to who are all trying from many years, all genuine single applicants and whose OPT/CPT/STEM or….whatever currbt Visa status going to expire that lead their departure to India. I am from India and this is optional for me but very desperate and applying with current employer from last 5yrs and ~9yrs exp with current employer..
Hi Guys,
One question – if OPT (STEM) is expiring after September, would we still see a change on SEVIS if we are selected in the lottery?
I had this question too.. I dont think anyone with a valid STEM opt beyond Sept has posted any change in SEVP Portal
My STEM extension OPT expires in December 2018.
I believe we will not be able to see a change in our end date to reflect cap gap
Sigh!
Huh! So it is as I feared – we have to wait for the receipt to know if we were picked 🙁
Do you know how to communicate in English. If yes, do you realize this is H1b discussion forum and not about you f’in mahesh babu
You might assume that we do not know English, but be informed, we are quite proficient in the language. We are having some fun here, in case your current emotional state prevented you from discerning that.
Now, get down your high horses, stop using abusive words and get back to your desperation mode !
And yeah, before you even think about returning to continue your rant, take a deep breath… and F’ off !
Peace
Hey Guys,
On the link sevp.ice.gov/opt/#/login, unfortunately I still see my OPT ending in July.
I guess this means that I did not get picked, correct?
Dude, wait 2 or maximum 3 more days, after that chances will be very slim as they will start processing for NON AD candidates
Hi, where did you see your OPT ending in July? Is it under “History”? Thanks.
Can you stop this regional sh*t
Give the High Skilled visa to our beloved multi-talented STFU !!
Thank you Sir!
To those who have gotten the SEVP updated:
Congratulations!
Would you care to share with us if you have a masters degree or not? and when did you see the change (i.e. what’s the time stamp of the changes made by USCIS under your History tab)?
Have a Master’s degree
Time Stamp – 10.32 am 16th April
I understanding this can be unnerving for the of us. Hang in there. Good luck to you all!
@Axey – Thanks for the update. Which service center is this?
My end date changed at 4/16/2018 12:59 pm, I have a master degree.
My date changed at 10:49 AM, Masters degree STEM opt
SEVIS and the SEVP Portal Information Sharing
The portal and SEVIS regularly share data. Data entered into the portal is sent immediately to SEVIS to update the student’s record. However, information comes from SEVIS to the portal once a day. Any updates to a student’s record in SEVIS will appear in the SEVP Portal the next day.
https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevp-portal-overview
Hey everyone,
I decided to call the SEVP help line and confirm if the update of the end date indicates being selected in the H1B lottery and they confirmed that it’s true! So to all who have seen the update, congratulations! My lawyer said that data entry of selected applications takes a few days so maybe there’s some hope for the rest of us who haven’t seen any updates on our SEVP portal.
It has been just two days since lottery (thurday and friday). Everything is manually updated. it is just a start. We should be seeing something this week.
you did a good job, and thanks for keeping our hope alive, i know it’s too early but nervous…hope the news is one the way!!!
Huge thanks for your information!! I was getting nervous for my end date changed while my check hasn’t been cashed.
@R@j has posted update to his STEM OPT status to reflect his cap gap on student SEVP portal.
This is not sounding good for the STEM guys with expiring eads.
Keep posting SEVP updates guys. If this doesn’t get updated on the next couple of days, you should be good to start planning your alternative.
Anyone on CPT?
Can anyone find out if their H1b has been picked when they are on CPT?
No. That is not possible because you wouldn’t be eligible for a cap gap.
Only cap gap updates are happening.
@SEVPPortalStatus I spoke with my other friends in the company and so far no one else has gotten that kind of update on the History section of SEVP Portal. Only one person has a new authorization but it was done on 04/08/2018. So it doesn’t make sense that it would be before lottery. Also it doesn’t say anything as to what has changed. So I believe they are still in the process of data entry. To all the third timers including @anxious I hope everybody gets picked up. In the mean time to be more precise the exact time stamp for my data entry by SEVIS is 04/13/2018 14:27:36.
Thanks for the info.
Were you the one that posted your screenshot on online word doc ?
Thank you
OK