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 ?
IG update
*****UPDATE 5/15/18 – USCIS ANNOUNCED THAT DATA ENTRY IS COMPLETE*****
This means we should see the last of the receipt notices for selected petitions arriving in the mail over the next 1 to 2 weeks.
Hope one of them is ours. I am fed up of waiting since 4 years 🙁
4 years seems to be short for me. I have been trying since 2009. Don’t loose hope. None of my friends are in india. Work hard and try your luck. Keep trying and don’t forget to upgrade your skills
Received my notice today in the mail. Haven’t had a chance to look at it but let’s hope I don’t get an RFE! Non-AD – first timer in CA – Fragomen
Did they actually send out the mail with a copy of the receipt?
I also filed through Fragomen, but just got the receipt number and no emails or mails.
Hi Leo,
Yes my employer received the notice in the mail. Maybe ask Fragomen for the letter or your employer??
Well I guess it’s all over for me
I just got my SEVP updated! I had no hope. For people who are still waiting, there is still hope!!
No receipt yet.
Non-AD
CA
Congrats!
Still waiting patiently for an update. AD last attempt. Stem OPT due to expire in July.
Now that the data entry is completed and since there has not been a SEVP Update for me yet, does this mean its all but over?
Yes, it’s over
USCIS Completes Data Entry of Fiscal Year 2019 H-1B Cap Subject Petitions
Is it on the uscis website ?
Where is it on the USCIS website ? Please kindly do not spread rumors for fun. For you, it’s easy to just type but you need to understand that it impacts a lot of folks. Please be mature.
You are really mature.
It’s on their website now. Ugh. Does it mean it’s over for AD? Or does it mean we still have a few days?
From what I’ve heard, you still have some days
It’s true bud
What is true?
Hi All,
Are there any chances still to get receipt notice for AD people. Can we give up this time and try next attempt. Thanks!
Did anyone get an RFE? My company does not share RFE details so i want to know the various reasons one could get an RFE. I have done my masters in US and i am working for CTS at a client location. Any pointers will help me in my conversation with CTS folks.
I got RFE yesterday,dont know to much detail about what document they need.I will check with my attorney today.
keep posting about the updates
As per attorney they haven’t received the RFE yet but my case is showing RFE from May 10th.
As per Attorney,if he need any detail from “ME” then only he will contact me.
Does USCIS send receipt notices company wise? I mean the employees selected in a company will be notified on the same day?
Company wise, gender wise.. Ad wise and Country wise and Pointwise would be good… no that’s not they have time.. they will tell you when it’s completes data entry, after that wait for 3 weeks Max then that’s game over.
Picked!
My Attorney has sent me the receipt. There is no update on SEVP portal even now. (OPT expires after Sept 30)
Congrats !!
AD or NON AD ?
It happened to me too,
I got my H1b approved on 4/24/2018 with i- 797B. No RFE though
When I called my DSO to check my sevis status, they said they did not see any change in Status.
Congratulations! AD or non-AD? notice date?
Thank you “LastAttempt”
AD.
Receipt I- 797C – Notice Date 4/13/2018
Approval i797 B – Notice Date 4/24/2018
Wow… That’s pretty fast approval you had.. just in 11 days!!!
My receipt notice date is 05/05/2018.. hope we have the approval notice early 🙂
Got my receipt number today,
WAC center
Regular Cap
Any AD’s receiving receipts at this point?
Still waiting, do not see anyone posting AD updates 🙁
I just received it from my attorney.
Wow, Congratulations!. What is the notice date? Did you see any updates on SEVP portal?
Thank you.
Notice date: 05/12/2018
WAC center
AD
Checks cashed on : 04/30/2018
I don’t see any updates on SEVP portal as my STEM OPT end date is July 2019.
Please share notice date.
Am just giving some hope to Non-Ad guys who were desperately waiting for it, anyways my petetion is completely legal n I have been there couple of times on business visa
2 from chennai team got in my account. its weirdthat their receipt number start with WAC. Client and ibm office is in east coast. last years receipt number start with EAC. any comment?
Which account are you in Chennai? At what time they got the mail?
last thursday and friday night time. i am in manyata..we have team in chennai too..
If you read through USCIS news https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-completes-data-entry-fiscal-year-2019-h-1b-cap-subject-petitions
The have mentioned “Additionally, USCIS may transfer some Form I-129 H-1B cap subject petitions between the Vermont Service Center and the California Service Center to balance the distribution of cap cases”
So could be internally @ uscis they could have swapped to California SC rather than Vermont.
sorry. i am not so good on hindi very much. i not understand chaman jheenge
Non -AD
Medical field
Received – 04/12/2018
Notice – 05/09/2018
Vermont Center
Sevp portal updated on last Wednesday from 06/04/2018 to 09/30.
AD-CA
DSO generated a Updated i-20 i am able to see Receipt Number
Still Receipt didn’t arrived in Mail.
Any Suggestions
Any idea about approvals?
Has anyone received updates from Seyfarth Law firm?
Lot of people received receipts from Seyfarth already
Then I guess its over for me.. oh well! just another day
i am agree 1000% percent neha. peopal should not waste somebody’s lottery. for illegal action they are should go to jailed
Received the receipt notice today from my Hr.
Non-Ad CA
Received date 04/12/2018
Notice date 05/09/2018
Good luck guys, hang on Non-Ad CA guys still have time till the month end according to my attorney
did they told about data entry completion
Picked !!
Visa status updated to “AcknowledgeFromUSCIS Received” in GICS
Infosys Pune DC Ph2
updated on 15 May
Not to discourage you. But please cross check once what kind of acknowledgement it is ? I heard we also get the acknowledgement for rejected cases as well. not sure. anyways hoping for the positive note and congratulations!!! 🙂
got WAC number
whats file num ?? which center?
Congrats,File number got updated ?
Congrats! Finally first one from Infy. Anyone else you know made it?
Does one receive an email as well for the status change or is it only in GICS?
None of the folks whom I interact with have made it through.
Same status updated from Infosys Chennai Mcity
Received Date 12-Apr-18
WAC1815XXXXXX.
Only updated in GloMo, no mails.
Surprisingly I had called GICS in the afternoon and they mentioned that there are no updates for anyone and no acknowledgements for anyone.
Any update from TCS
any update from capgemini mumbai?did any get the receipts?
Any updates from Chennai CTS ..Did anyone got receipt today ?
CTS Chennai folks, please update here if you have received it today(5/15).
Yesterday Surprise to see the Receipt number.. Finally got it…
I will pray to god rest of the Associates..
Can you pls let us know – which DU & Vertical ?
Can you please let us know which service center ???
Hello anyone please update CTS
One of my friend got update last week
What is going on man.. It’s really killing us day by day.. God, pls. bless me with good news..
Yesterday got the receipt number.
Two of my colleagues from the same account also got.
Which acct? In which centre have they filed? What was the date printed on notice? Also at what time did u receive it? Pls share me these details for some hope
As far as I know, CTS files most of its petitions in California service center and rarely at Vermont.
Congrats to those who got their petitions selected in Lots and all the best for the Approvals.
And for those who are not selected this year, don’t lose hopes you still have another chance next year!! (Note: I am also one hoping for a chance next year 🙂 )
Any Update?
No update yet! Waiting for the good news
Finally got the good news today!!
Been applying for H1B since 2015.
I lost all hope this time and was looking into alternatives when my employer called to give me the good news
Good luck to all those who are still waiting.
Non AD – California
india?
employer name plz
Got new i20 with new reciept number
sevp updated on 05/06
still no reciept recieved in mail
Stem Opt expires on 06/04
AD-CA
Are you saying your sevp portal is not updated but when you requested for a new i20, you see a receipt number on your i20? I thought no sevp update=no changes reflect on i20
Disregard my comment m. Didn’t read your comment properly and got excited thinking that could be a possibility 😐
sevp updated on 05/06 from end date 06/04 to 09/30
DSO generated updated i20 then i am able to see receipt number
waiting for receipt in mail.
I think it’s still a possibility. For folks who’s date is not this year will never know if they got picked until they get the receipt letter. Keep the spirits up. God is watching and knows we are genuine.
In 4/28 I had SEVP PORTAL updates
1. Address was changed from lower case to upper case.
2. Another random SEVIS
Update.
My opt doesn’t expire until next year. I am an AD candidate and still haven’t received any receipt to know if I was selected or not.
Question is should I still keep hopes as “something” in my SEVP had changed 4/28?
To be very honest for the people who don’t need CAP-GAP, the only thing that I know that has sure shot turned into getting picked up is the update to the “Relation to Field”. If that’s the field that has an update on your SEVIS portal then yes there is very high chance you got picked.
6th Time waiting for Regular H1B..
Another empty day for me today 🙁 …… Congrats to all Non-ADs who got picked…
Hopefully tomorrow will be THE DAY for me and for the others as well!
Please pray for us too…. Thanks!
Same for me bro. Congrats to all the guys who got it.
Any updates bro?
For me too…
same for me too
I can ‘t sleep at night
Still there are 30 percent receipts left for non-AD || Hope for this week too …
Hi, how do you say 30% receipts left for non-AD
compare to previous year immigration girl stats
Its almost done.. last year AD% were less but that is higher this time. Meaning non-AD will be lesser than last year.
Got the receipt confirmation from my employer today.
3rd time Non-AD. Don’t lose hope!
Congrats!
congrats, do you know about check being cashed?
no body replies for that question i keep on asking everyday
I’m not sure about that, but my employer confirmed the receipt.
Got my receipt notice today. 1st time Non-AD. Don’t lose hope!
which company
Got the receipt today after a long wait . 4th time lucky . Can’t thank God enough for being kind this time!!
Wish all the very best to all the genuine applicants !! God bless you all and may your wait also be over soon !!
Non AD
Congrats!
which company
congrates
Are checks still being cashed usually around this time? I’m getting updates on a daily basis regarding the check being cashed. That’s why I;m asking.
This time, things are unusually slow.
Just got receipt notice from employer.
1st timer, Non-AD
Notice date 05/04/2018
USCIS center: Vermont
did you get your SEVP updated?
I have never been to US. so NO SEVP etc.
Does anybody know about worktheme website? Looks pretty cool!
question for everyone here,
If my application was not picked in AD Quota but was selected in the regular cap will it be considered as AD or Non-Ad? also if it’s picked under the regular cap, I will get receipt along with all other regular folks (non-ad) correct?
I am waiting…..
Brother for you have a US masters it doesn’t matter whether its gets picked in first 20k or the remaining 65k you will always be under AD. For the second question no one can really say for sure except USCIS. but after 20k receipts my guess is they come in mixed.
No one knows ?? but still consider as AD..
we can wait end of this month.. after that game over.
Any AD’s still waiting? Is there any hope at this time?
im still waiting
Does your attorney have any update on when can one wait for AD?
Haven’t asked my attorney yet — I guess they don’t like to be bothered.
Do anyone of you have an update of last year AD last receipt or check encashment date?
Same here. I have bothered the attorneys last 2 years for no results. This time, with no SEVP updates, I don’t see any point in bothering them.
AD..Last attempt..waiting
yeah me too last attempt
waiting with limt x->0 hopes.
any news on checks cashed? My checks were not cashed either.. Plan B i guess
I am waiting.. I think its too late, isn’t it?
Do anyone of you have an update of last year AD last receipt or check encashment date?
last year AD last receipt ?
3 weeks ago, when my attorney checked, my checks weren’t cashed. Mine are cashier checks, not very easy to check if they are cashed or not.
I mean from 2018 applications when did AD applicants stopped receiving updates. I was assuming we can track our timeline based on that.
Last year, data entry was done by this time. This year is definitely slow.
Okay. Thank you.
Last Year May 3, 2017 , definitely slow this year.
Does that mean after May 3rd no more receipts were received last year?
stem opt, last attempt, still waiting……
Does the IG update mean it’s over for AD?
Wow Great News!!!
Just got a mail from attorney that they have received receipt for my petition.
5th attempt – Non-AD from India, my organization is based out of California so it’s WAC center
Attorney has not shared receipt number yet, will put further details of the receipt once o have it handy!!
All genuine applicants should deserve this time. All the best!!!
great congrates.receipt n notice date plz?
WAC181615****
Received Date: 04/12/2018
Notice Date : 05/05/2018
All the best to All!!
I have verified the receipt number @USCIS case status portal and can see the same that petition has received ..
great congrates pray for me please
Any ideas about this year’s H1B approval rate?
I am so worried about the amount of RFEs in last year.
Same here ! Sooo stressful!
Two more weeks should be a reasonable wait for those Non Ad who haven’t been picked out yet?
cheques has not been encashed till now no update from employee or attorney not even picking up calls and no reply for emails. if i asked them before 2 weeks they told me u have to wait till may end for the results. if we receive anything regarding ur case will update you . i didnt hear anything from them till now .
Is there any hope that cheques will be encashing now .
My check has not been cashed out by today. I guess this is over for me.
AD? USICS didn’t complete data entry.
I am non AD, but they will do it soon
me too no updates from attorney not even replying my emails check hasnt been cashed its all over
Deloitte guys, stay tuned, finally we are receiving updates from Seyfarth
for AD or non-AD ? Please clarify.
AD is over dude, its for Non-Ad
Anyone from EPAM got any information about H1B?
Yeah. 6 of my friends got their receipts till now
I am also Big 5 WITCH. wipro infy tcs cts hcl
I am not heard any information from my company, HCL.
Any one from Big 5 heard about receipting infrmation ?
Thanking you
No update,I think once data entry completed by USICS ,big 5 companies will update the status
Big 5 abusers of the program
they diddn’t abuse. They are using h1 to create jobs inside india and giving quality improvement for indian peooples living in india. It is their business model. simply dont be jealous.
These Wig 5 BITCH companies filed for more petitions than available slots in each of the last 4 years but they didn’t abuse the system. They filed visas for everyone who wanted without a concrete plan or project in place but they didn’t abuse the system. They send “highly skilled” people on minimum wage required for a job but they didn’t abuse the system.
Salon soch to liya karo munh kholne se pahle.
PS: I mistakenly swapped B with W in first line.
Ha Ha Ha BIG 5
Ha ha ha ha… They are HUGE 5, SUPER 5 …
Happy to share that I received my receipt today.
SeyFarth
Big 4
Bangalore
Non AD
Receipt Date – 2nd May 2018.
Congrats. What is Big4?
Top 4 audit firms are referred as BIG 4. My company is one among them.
Which Big4 are you? I’m also in Big 4. Haven’t heard anything from my lawyers
DC only
cool. Congrats. I am waiting to hear news from Wipro
Hi,
I have completed masters and on stem. This is my last chance and haven’t heard anything yet from employer regarding h1. I heard that by last week the list is complete. Does that mean that i should loose my hopes this year?
Any approvals form the Vermont Centre? Can you please share first few number of the receipt? Thanks guys and this forum rocks!
I’m waiting on mine. It’d be good to know if people have started getting approvals from Vermont.
Me too man! There are so many people who keep popping saying that they got approved but then drop like a butterfly. I wish someone would answer a few questions regarding it.
EAC18136******
Any approvals “from” the Vermont Centre? Can you please share first few “numbers” of the receipt? Thanks, guys and this forum rocks!
@R@j.. Just corrected your post.
@AntiAviShek
Thanks for the correction. Now people understand what I really meant! Just messing with you bud! But hopefully someone will reply.
there should not be comma after thanks in last line. Thanks should be with guys to make sense in that sentence.
@AntiAviShek.. Just corrected your post.
What I am looking at looks pretty cool. But I have no idea what it is. Can somebody please explain. Thanks.
Immigration girl posted last week that they received the 1st RFE, by the end of the week, so definitely the adjudication process has started. I think it is still early to see many many approvals/RFE, though, since non-AD receipts are just starting to be received.
I am waiting for approval too, California center. I guess the process will be similar to the receipts: 1st we will start seeing approvals and RFEs for AD applications, and later non-AD ones will flow. I guess…
Another week started . Hope this week would bring good news .
Hello,
Anyone from Wipro got any info/Selection Acknowledgement on H1B?
Not yet
Not yet. Is there hopes?
How Many folks from CTS Chennai got their receipt last week?
Still waiting to know if selected in lots or not 🙁
Last week of hope for non-ad… Countdown begins.. 🙁
not sure what is happening but no updates received yet. haven’t heard much from Chennai CTS. I’m also waiting to receive receipt#. post here if anybody received it.
Non-Ad results have been delayed for some reason maybe .. I have not seen much Non- Ad updates anywhere .. Appreciate anybody updating on statuses with CTS …
Wait for one week after data entry process is completed.. Number of petitions r too low in CTS compare to last year..
From CTS chennai, Got my receipts today , also last week one guy got
Thanks for the info Vino..Can you share, what time did you receive mail/mobile message from GM..any dates info ..please..
At what time have you received it? – from which acct? What was the date printed on receipt? Which centre? From Whom u got this confirmation and how?