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 ?
Hi… anybody from IBM got any receipt s today….
Did you , i havn’t yet
Non-AD 3rd timer still waiting for receipt. Still are they any chances for receipt ? Please advice.
I can Say ,Yes
Approved! Got the email from the lawyer 05/18
Good luck everyone.
When is youe notice date? AD? WAC or EAC?
Congrats !!! Can you provide us more details :)? Thx !!
AD, EAC
Notice date of 04/19
Congrats, are you a full timer or working through EVC model?
Full time – corporate strategy type position.
Congrats!
Can you please tell us when was your original OPT expiring?
Thanks
Hi All,
My h1b amendment was filed in Premium. I received and RFE and we have responded back.
Does Premium calendar of 15 days holds good (From RFE response received data).
Also, is it 15 calendar days or weekdays?
I don’t know if you noticed this, but premium processing has been suspended till September. This was big news back in April.
No, PP was not rescinded for transfers before the lottery so this is a valid question. The answer is not with me though
Received my Receipt Notice today
All the best for those who are still waiting and let you hear Good News soon. Wish you all the very best.
Which account do u belong to?
What was the notice date?
Seems today SLA changed in GICS ,any one received status updates.
Yes, it has changed to 05/14. No other updates in my case though
For me too.. Only SLA changed . But still acknowledgement pending.
got GICS update today…new status – “AcknowledgeFromUSCIS
Received”
Congratulations buddy
Congrats
Which account?
When do you Rceived status update
What is GICS and how does one check it?
Did anyone from Hcl receive updates on receipt
Can we still expect receipts or its all done. Does anyone received receipts with notice date 15 th may last day of date entry.?
You still have slight ray of hope until USCIS states that all unselected petitions has been returned. Good luck!
Someone Received receipts On 18th which are having the receipt date as may 10th and 11th
Hello everyone.
I got selected from the lottery for h1 b visas.I hope to be accepted in the US as a teacher.what are my chances now that I got lucky with the lottery?
Thank you in advance!
Depends on your lawyers.
Edwardss thank you for your response.what do you mean by that?
If you get a RFE, your lawyers should be experienced enough to help you out.
I am a silent observer of this site. Received my Receipt Notice yesterday
RECEIVED DATE – 04/12/2018
NOTICE DATE -05/10/2018
All the best for those who are still waiting and let you hear Good News soon. Still Ray’s of Hope alive.May God’s will be done in your life
Global Mobility sent you mail yeaterday?
I hope mine is on the way too
Hi Bro
When did u recieve mail abt reciept notice? I mean date?
What kind of update u see in H1B app in 1C portal?
Please reply
You can the reciept number in h1b nomination app as well as post processing app.
H1B Applied in masters quota with transcript as a proof of degree.. Couldn’t send the letter of completetion from school because of time constraint. What are the chances of RFE for diploma?
This is my final attempt.
Even if you get RFE you can easily answer with a diploma. So, why you are worrying?
Hi fellow readers,
Currently on F-1 and my employer filed for my H1-B and luckily it got picked in the lottery. However I got an RFE for some wrong documentation and also my Employer forgot to add my dependent details(F-2 to H-4) in the Initial petition. Now question, Can my Employer add my dependents H-4 petition along with my RFE reply ? Would USCIS considers my dependents H-4 petition ?
Thanks!!
Yes the H4 petition can be applied now and it could be tagged to your original petition. Dont worry, it can be done easily at any point of time. Good luck!
Hi,
Anyone travelled with below scenario?
H1B stamping done with by Company A, but Company A doesn’t have project to travel. So candidate resigns Company A and travels USA with old documents whatever he has. Once reach USA , Company B will initiates transfer process.
Is this legal? Anyone done this ? Any opinion on this.
That’s absolutely illegal, but you can travel until your h1b is not revoked, it will reveal in US airport and maybe send back.. otherwise its fine 8888888888viseverrrrsssss888888888888888
I am waiting and still waiting.. Most of the people are saying the game is over for Non-AD.
Are there still any chances to get reciept notice.
This is my first time and now I understand the pain that ppl go thru when they doesnt get picked even after multiple attempts..
Even I am waiting!
First timer-Non AD
I think we should wait for atleast this week.
First timer-Non AD
I got my status updated to this “Case Was Received At My Local Office
On May 19, 2018, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number XXXXXX”, Do you guys know what it mean ? . last attempt, don’t want this to go wrong this time
AD, got received status on April 19
When did u recieve ur reciept notice from employer or attorney?
I only got case number from attorney till now which shows case received earlier and now it says “received at my local office”. still waiting for hard copy from them
What was the date u recieved the case number from them?
April 19th
Do you have any idea with my status ?
Thats a valid status.. Next status change wud be case approved..
or may be RFE..
I am.not 100% sure
This is very much valid status and it is usual process for the USCIS to transfer cases due to work load. Don’t worry, your petition is just transferred and they would start working on it soon. Good luck!
If I take 2nd Master, can I work on CPT after 1 year? And can my CPT employer file for my H1b visa?
Hi Kumar
This year my employer has applied for h1B and one another genuine offer has done the same and now I have receipt from both the places
Should I try withdraw one or continue until approval happens.
Need input/suggestion
Don’t withdraw til one of it gets approved
u r super lucky. we r still waiting to get one receipt. congrates to u.
Does duplicate petition bill launched this year will not effect your 2 petitions?
Petition will be considered duplicate when they are done for single job. If it is done for two different job how come it is duplicate?
safe side cross check with your 2 employers about ur role and client . also if both employers r related together.
my colleague got on 10th may WAC1815750595
U shouldn’t share receipt number
Pleased remove the receipt number. Its a violation of BCG. Receipt holder could get in trouble.
No such thing. I don’t know why Indians are so paranoid about such stuff. What will someone do with your receipt number? It does not have anything publicly accessible except case status. Even if someone tries to use it, they will never be able to, as it is tied to you with your name and passport number.
My employer just inform me that I got my receipt. Been applied for 4 years straight and eventually got it this time. Ironically, I dont feel like I want to come to the US now since I have other things going on. Would rejecting H1B visa hurt my chances to go to the US in the future? Guys please help me, I need to know to make due decision. Thanks alot
Are you AD or
Non Ad?
I’m non AD
I dont think so.. I m also in same boat.. but thinking if luck permitted then lets live the American dream.. 🙂
>Would rejecting H1B visa hurt my chances to go to the US in the future?
Possibly
Nope it wont affect you in any way
Good to know that. I really hope that changes in the future.
I believe God has his own plans for you…. this is the time he wants you to take this opportunity…. I bet you will regret later if you don’t take this opportunity now…. I did that in 2009 and I regret till date…. Other plans can wait but this opportunity may not come again. So I would say go live this opportunity and destiny that is meant for you…
I don’t think there is hope. If you get the receipt, it ‘s mostly because of post delay. But still i hope there are miracle….
5/18/18 UPDATE: Receipts came in only for non-AD case today. All of these receipts had a Notice Date of 05/11/2018 or 05/12/18. I think we are getting close to the end.
Did anyone get receipt notice in infy after file number got updated in gics
Congrats,Can I know when file number got updated in INFY
Congratulations to all who got picked and sorry for those who haven’t heard anything yet.
Anyone from Vermont Center got approved? I heard few folks got approved from California and wondering if anyone from VC.
Vermont is issuing lot of rfes compared to California. Approvals have started for California.
do you have a source for that ?
Do checks encash after the data entry? What are the possible chances?
I’ve heard from sources that AD receipts were received even during june 1st week last year.
Don’t think the checks are going to get encashed now. The reason for the receipt of receipts in June was because of postal delays.
NON-AD
Case Received: 04/12/2018
Notice Date: 05/10/2018
Did you get it today? How about ur check?
My SEVP portal was updated on 5/11. Employer told me they received the receipt today. Not sure when check was encashed
which company?
Small company in California.
As its finally over — Guys please do report these fake/fraud consultancies and any duplicate fillings if you know of. We cannot just let this continue anymore.
It was my final AD-attempt – Opt ends June 9th, 2018 — I cannot do anything about this now, it over. I always had a single petition every year I tried and a full-time associate for one of the worlds largest retailer.
My bags are packed!!!!
I couldn’t agree more with you! I have met people who have guts to ask why I didn’t drop more than one application when you know you have more probability with multiple applications. They are not ashamed of what they did and are encouraging other to do the same.
I am considering Canada as my backup plan. Haven’t decided tho.
Good luck to you.
all the best . You are a very honest man and will sure do well
Same here. AD last attempt, one application every year with one of the biggest banks in the US. Off to somewhere I belong 🙂
Any Infy folks received updates post 16th? You are the most lucky ones.
Best wishes to all who made through.
Do not lose heart to all who didnt.
Thanks to the admins. You wont see me next year!
Have not made it this year and cannot live life dependent on such outcomes any more.
Adios amigos.
Status and File number got updated for some people in INFY on 15th ,not sure post 15th any one received updates or not
I can feel the pain, don’t worry,
got selected , yesterday evening my HR told .CA center. Non AD.
good luck to all, don’t loose hope.
Thank you so much for the redbus2us admins, and members.
Congrats .Notice Date ? Check encash date?
*lose , sorry typo.
notice date : 5/10/2018
Cheers !
When I tried to check my receipt number online case status through USCIS, getting the validation error. how much time it will take to update ?
https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
use the above link and try.
Thanks, I can see this message (We received your case) in the above web site for my petition number
Thanks 3rd Timer. I was able to confirm that my receipt notice date was 1 May 2018.
Thank you so much
I received my H1B Receipt yesterday from my employer. I see that the beneficiary name has a spelling mistake. How does this impact my selected petition. I am sure it was filed with the correct spelling.
Can USCIS or my employer can do anything about it?
Are you AD?
Nope.. Non AD..
I have the same issue, my first name is misspelled in Receipt Notice.
I am being told the name will be corrected during stamping, if it goes that far.
when your file number updated in INFY site?
Thanks mate!
is there anyone who are still getting receipts?
Capgemini FS BU Updates
Anyone from FS BU received the lottery result mail?
No
Check in mydocuments, my receipt notice was uploaded there and that too today only, but didn’t get any email.
On another note, though I can see/view the receipt notice, when I am trying to search application status on uscis site with the receipt# mentioned in that notice, I am getting this error, I am checking with immi team about it.
Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:
You are attempting to add a receipt number that does not exist in My Case Status. Please check your receipt number and try again.
Are you from which location (CG)
Pune
Pune-Hinjewadi
Okay..
thanks ,got any updates from other locations. ..abhi
https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
use the above link and try.
Thanks a bunch. I can see my case in received status there
Same here. AD. got the receipt number from lawyer. when searching in uscis case tracker the website shows validation error.
I dont think anybody from FS BU have got any updates yet. As always, FS updates are delayed.
I am from FS BU only
Got it in fourth attempt.CA center. Non AD.
When did you Received
Today
Congrats, Enjoy your Day
Non-AD. No updates from law firm yet.
I am giving up and going to look into other aspects of life.
Congrats for all who selected 🙂 Wish you a fruitful career and life in US.
Thanks for the redbus2us admins for providing this forum.
Cheers !
Please wait for one more week. The receipt might be on its way
response from my employer:
Please be advised, I still do not have any update regarding your application. While USCIS announced that it will start returning the unselected applications, it will take at least 4 to 6 weeks to receive same. Unfortunately, I cannot confirm whether your application was selected or not selected until I receive the unselected application back in my office. Again, please be patient because it might take until the end of June to receive the unselected application.
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oh okay thanq you
I am officially giving up…
Got info from my firm that if you did not get received any notif by now, chances are you are not selected in the lottery…
Just waiting now for the returned petition to make it official..
Congrats to all that were selected this year.
Thank you……
Dude, I told you the time to give up is 3 weeks ago. Now it’s too late to do that.
🙂
oh no what type of notification?
Finally got my approval notice hard copy.
AD/non-AD?
AD, California
Date of Receipt?
Wage Level
Receipt Date – April 23rd
Approval Date – May 7th
Does the SEVP portal get updated when your STEM OPT gets approved? I saw some entries by SEVIS in the history tab on Monday. Checked the status on ‘USCIS Case Status’ and it says card was mailed to me. Nothing really changed in the portal though.
Hi Everyone,
I called my University and they said they didn’t see any update on my Sevis yet. Still we can have hope or its done?
I Called Them Yesterday after data entry
If your OPT expires before Oct 1, 2018, then chances for sure are slim.
Just got receipt notification from my company attorneys. Non-AD 4th time, each time one application.
WAC center. Receipt date – Apr 12.
Thank you Redbus admins and fellow h1 aspirants! I will hope and pray for all genuine applicants!!
Can u comfirm the cheque and notice day?
the notice date is apr 12.
The attorneys got the receipt only today. Dont know the cheque cash date.
Congrats buddy!
I have a question , does Uscis will be check en-cashed after date entry completes?????????
no one knows this answer except uscis and god.
it may happen sometimes rare case
I don’t think this can happen. Data entry completion should occur after all checks have been cashed, otherwise some data entry would have to occur in the event a check bounces.
I have a question, does Uscis will be check en-cashed after date entry completes?????????
Great Grammar bro – “does”, “will be”, and “completes” Present tense and Future Tense in a single sentence.
English might not be his/her 1st language, so I don’t think its something to be made fun of.
AK, regardless. That guy wants to work in America. Thats unacceptable.
Checking whether you’re awake 🙂
The use of does to form any question, completely mangling the tenses, is not something expected from a person with a degree. English may not be his first language, but that is a result of just not paying attention in school.
Congratulations What’s notice date?
Admin,
what will be the status of the Petition who got selected in the lottery but didn’t attend the interview ? Generally some people will file multiple filings and they prefer only the best employer they like and they ignore the rest of the petition even though they got picked up in the lottery…
i didn’t file multiple petitions. Just curious to know because the 2016 lottery list shared by my employer has lot of denials and only 1 petition got thru.
the slot will be given to next year
But when i checked in the USCIS site the status of the case status is showing some thing like this – On May 2, 2017, we denied your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EAC161XXXX. We mailed you a decision notice that explains why we denied your case and your options.
It means the Case is Rejected or because of Multiple petitions, applied guy dropped his idea of going thru with this Employer
From where did they got the lottery list
Nothing happens, usually the employer is supposed to withdraw them, some of them do, some of them do not…so, nothing happens.
1. Check not encashed
2. SEVIS shows no update
3. SEVP shows no update
Is there even the slightest of chances if my application was picked up in the lottery? From previous years filings, few receipt notices were received in June. Should I continue to hope?
If you are Non-Ad, residing in Wakanda, you will not have SEV or SEVIS update.
Only check from employer.
You still have chance, but very less.
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I fight God, just tell me how many burdens left
I fight pain and hurricanes, today I wept
I’m tryna fight back tears, flood on my doorsteps
Life a livin’ hell, puddles of blood in the streets
Shooters on top of the building, government aid ain’t relief
Earthquake, the body drop, the ground breaks
The poor run with smoke lungs and Scarface
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You need a hero, look in the mirror, there go your hero
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My heart don’t skip a beat, even when hard times bumps the needle
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Clutchin’ on deaf ears again, rapture is comin’
It’s all prophecy and if I gotta be sacrificed for the greater good, then that’s what it gotta be
In case of the one who received in June, i guess their cheque had been encashed. It is mostly because of postmail delivery. Just my guess…
until you get rejection notice we can hope
if our petition is applied for h1b we have to get either receipt or rejection notice. until we receive either of this we can expect.
Check not encashed after Data entry is a rough indicator that your application did not make the cut this year. Copy of receipt notices can take time since they are mailed through regular mail and depends on postal service speeds.
Any updates from IBM… heard that this year many applications are transferred from Vermont to California.. so delay is expected .. what does it exactly means..
This happens every year.. to load balance they transfer cases between VT and CA.
Does it cause delay… Iam first timer … so don’t know how the process works..is there any hope for Non-Ad.. when can I stop waiting.
till you get rejection notice may be june or july you can expect for receipt
Not sure if IBM shares rejection notice with employees. This is my 3rd time and never received rejection notice in past.
Has anybody noticed that California center is much faster this year and has already approved a lot of applications. Whereas Vermont is very slow in approvals. Wonder is it just because everybody applied to Vermont. Hopefully now that data entry is done we will see Vermont pick up some pace. What do you guys think?
Have got H1B approved from AD-CA, notice date of April 16th. Approved on May 8th
Congrats!! If you don’t mind me asking are you automotive or IT? And are you working in client level or direct hire into the company. Thanks.
Working in Medical/Pharma industry (Non-IT).
Direct Employee to a US based Top-20 medical company.
Hope this helps
Congrats Man! Thats so fast. You just have to wait for stamping then you are all set.
Thanks! It definitely helps.
Still waiting for approval receipt. The online status just got updated to Approved. So waiting for formal paper copy.
Congrats Sam !
Good to know approvals have also started coming out !
Congratulations Sam!
Just curious, it has been more than a week since the approval. Does anyone know how long it takes for the physical mail to arrive?
FYI: I am an AD candidate and my status changed to approved on 16th May.
Cheers!
I don’t know exactly but during notice receipt it took 15 days from actual notice date
Congrats!
Yes,You are Right
I think it’s time for us to give up guys, h1b is over for me this year. I don’t want to try for this for next year also. not just day or month, its waste of years for waiting to get this. this was my 3rd attempt. no luck this time as well , only bad luck remains!
Which acct are u from?
anyone from ur acct got picked in lottery?
Did you get any confirmation from CTS_GMT??
Did you get any confirmation??
Can anyone tell me why my employer is not sharing the receipt number with me ?
Maybe they are afraid that you will quit/transfer ur H1 if they give u the receipt number, or they just did not file your H1 this year
@Bhaiyya ji,
They are legally required to give “LCA only” on the day of you are joining and not before them. H1B receipt no required to be shared legally.
Did anyone get any acknowledgement of receipt filing from the USCIS when they submitted your application from the lottery. It feels like they never even got mine!
no they shared fedex details because they will send bulk applications in one package. The only way to know whether ur petition is filed or not is we have to get rejection notice from employer.
None of my colleagues or employees from Hcl I know received any updates. If anyone received updates please post here…
USCIS showed biggg middle finger to all WITCH company filings..
Very few from these companies got their receipts but most of them didnt… Bad Luck..
Yeah looks like it, although it is more of a random chance that folks didnt make it. A very few were filed as it is, so not surprising.
It may seem so. My company just filed couple hundreds….
Any update from INFY
No, I don’t see any update. I’m apprehensive now that USCIS data entry is complete. Can we still hope to get the receipts in a week or so?
I am expecting next week,but not sure
Bro,
I think its done in Infy. Do not lose hope and start on Plan B.
Do keep us posted if you hear anything. All the very best.
You will do well wherever you go.
Can I know when INFY updated ,till yesterday not updated
Folks got updates starting Tuesday. If there is no update still then it would be better to move on. I am in the same boat as you, and moving on.
I just might be the last person in the data entry list – wishful thinking… but am not banking on it.
That’s correct.. My team member’s friend has got the receipt and his status got updated on Tuesday.. As such, there were very few applications filed and a tiny fraction of them would’ve got through..
Yes,You are Right
Updates wud have gone to the ppl who got picked in lottery. No company will do press release to let everyone know who got picked and who didnt…
check with any of ur frnds and their frnds to chk if anyone got picked in ur campus