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,
I am from one of the WITCH companies.
I got RFE about specialty occupation and employee employer relationship on 15-September-2018. We submitted the response on 31-Oct-2018. t’s more than 60 days any idea how long does it takes, i heard 88 days is the SLA for USCIS to respond my RFE response. Any idea?
No SLA as such…all we can do is wait.
Hi Kumar ,
I have my VISA interview next week in Chennai , and my work location would be my company head office , do i need to carry/request any supportive letter for the interview ? as i don’t have any client letter and i wont be working at client location .
If you are working for your company, then nothing required…If you work for client projects, then you would need one. Speak to your employer / attorney on how your petition was filed and carry relevant documents as needed.
Anybody got RFE for “University/College Transcripts”?
Non-AD WAC
Fresh H1B 2019 lottery
RFE received September 12th
Response submitted November 15th
Still waiting ?
Got RFE… Yet to recieve mail regarding rfe details..
WACXXXXXX
My petition states case recieved on may 4th 2018 . Its jan 4th 2019 , havent recieved any update . Going crazy over this wait ….
Any one on the same boat ?
#Me Too
Same. May 3rd.
part of that (sinking) boat …8th may
#me too, still it’s showing as case was received.
Pls don’t depend on online status.
Yes, one of colleague received is approval from employer, but it is Case Was Received in DHS and eGov
Same here.. Waining… “Case Received” from since June… nor sure how long it will take..
My husband f1 visa is valid till October 2019. Currently he is working on cpt so his employer filed h1b under normal quota non-advanced. I scheduled f2 visa interview on 11th jan 2019. That time his h1b on rfe received status, but now his h1b visa approved on 27th dec. Can i attend f2 visa interview now? Please suggest?
If your husband applied H1B as Change of Status, then he is in H1B now and you can attend H4 visa stamping…If they have applied it as Consular processing, then he is still is on F1 visa and then you go for F2 visa.
Thank you Kumar. My husband h1b approved with change of status.
Hello,
Can help me to understand that genuinely how much time it would take to amend the petition. I spoke to my Visa team and they say minimum 3 months and maximum 5 months . The premium is suspended till 29th of Feb and if i apply in March, I need the same set of pain and wait.
LoL.
If you file after premium process is back on, it should be faster and no need to wait that long…as long as your visa team is willing to do premium processing.
Hi, My friend got H1b approval yesterday. This is for CTS. Anyone else from CTS heard any updates?
Thanks for the update .. There have been quite few RFE that I know of, was it a direct approval ? .. Any details on the series background ? …
This is from 2018 lottery pick ?? and Is it direct approval ??
yes it is. Its direct approval.
Super . hearing direct approval after long time . can you please update your skill Set and soc code that is mapped to your case
Good News.. congratulation to your friend. Still waiting for an update from GM team.
My RFE was responded on Dec 12. Still the status is not updated on USCIS website. It says RFE was mailed to my employer. Does it take so long to update the status on the website to ‘RFE response was received’???
Finally after almost 10 months of wait, my Visa got approved for 3 years.
Non AD
Received RFE – 6th October
RFE Response – 10th December
Approved date : 2nd January 2019.
Will plan for the Visa stamping in few days.
All the best to all the deserving people.
Hey congratulation !!! You Must be relieved.
Do you mind sharing your Notice Date and serie number ? WAC18xxx ?
Thx a lot and enjoy 🙂
Cheers !
Cheers !! When is your visa interview scheduled ? Please share the interview experience
My case is showing “We mailed your document for your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number******”. what does this mean?
Hi Kumar,
I know,WAC processing times are usually slow. awaiting RFE response since 114 days. (responded to RFE on SEPT 10) .Is there any maximum time line? Any likelyhood of RFE response by january end or feb 1st week.It would have taken 4-5 months by then
No, there is no maximum timeline as such…it is very hard to tell, if you would get it by then…Talk to your attorney and see, if they can raise a service request, if it getting delayed.
WAC
RFE – October 1st
RFE Response Received – November 23
Approved – December 4
Consulate Interview Approved – December 27
Cheers !
So your stamping is also done ?
Guys any updates from TCS / CTS / INFY / WIPRO etc …. ?? .. Approvals / RFE’s / Denials .. ??
Got Approval Notice Today
Which Organization and your background please .. ? .. Thank you for your response … did you recieve RFE ?
It’s Us based Level 3 company… But our Client is one of top Insurence Provider in the Us.. Coming to my background.. I have total 5 Years Experience in IT(Datawharehouse Tech.). last year I went To Us on B1
Hi All,
My H1 is Rejected after RFE ?
I have heard that there is something to reopen the case for further investigation.. What is that ? is it there ?
If so what is the % of chances to approved the already rejected petition.
you have to go for MTR motion to reopen or an appeal.Both entail submitting string evidence refuting the denial/rejection.Chances are very less but not non-existent.
@kumar
Since the US govt is shutdown, is this going to take more delay ? And how does it impacts h1B FY2020
In general, should not because USCIS is a fee funded agency.
My lottery select date came on 1st june 2018. I am still waiting. My company says none of the people selected in lottery got approval and all are waiting. i have one question: is it possible that my company is hiding something, and can my H1b post lottery select can be given to someone else. Kindly note i asked my HR whether they withdrew my petition, but they said no.
It could be…the only way to verify is, if they share the information like rejected petition letter or your lottery selected USCIS case number for H1B. Ask them to share the receipt notice with you, that way you know you were selected…You can verify the same online once you have the case receipt notice.
got rejection notice today 🙁 …guys dont keep hopes almost all are rejected/denied
you case is picked up in this year lottery ???
your case is picked up in this year lottery ???
Did you get the RFE and then rejection Notice or it was Direct Rejection as i couldnt get any update from USCIS.Please let me know
Please share contact details Kumar on my email id
Narender@volganetworks.com
Looking for h1b for my self and my one employ
if you have any questions, please ask in forum or here for everyone’s benefit.
Hi Kumar,
I am from CTS. My H1b got approved today from 23 days … From 12/08/18 to 12/31/18 .
Please let me know what are my next options if any.
Can you provide some input on your background and Exp .. Also it could be due to reason that the SOW provided may have 31st Dec end date .. Filing for extension could be an option …
What do you mean by options ? You may read Steps after H1B Approval to get idea
Hi Kumar ,
Mine was a H1B – New cap request for 2019 .Received date was- 4/12/18.
Receievd the approval notice yesterday .They have approved only for 23 days , Starting from 8th Dec, 2018 and ending 31st Dec,2018 . What are my options from here ? Should I raise an SR with USCIS ? or should I try for Non- CAP ? or anything else ?
I am NON-AD , ECE background . No RFE , direct approval for 23 days . I don’t think that SOW was submitted originally , so not sure how they came up with 31st Dec,2018 date .
Well, it is what it is, speak to your employer and see, if they can file H1B extension quickly so that you can continue to work and leverage the 240 Day H1B Rule . Raising an SR will not do anything, it is meant for requesting for decision, if processing is delayed, not for changing decision. It could be that documents submitted were valid till the date of Dec 31st, so you got shorter approval. You may also find another employer and do H1B transfer, that’s an option too…Again, discuss with your attorney.
Sorry, if it is irrelevant question here. I have H1B & have 6 years boy and 2 years girl baby. Somebody was saying that vaccination chart is mandatory and will be verified on first time entry. Is that so? If yes, what all the mandatory vaccinations that must be completed?
If you are immigrating ( moving to US on Green Card), then there is a Vaccination List given by Depart of State that you need have done…but, for H1B workers and dependents, there is no clear guideline as such. It is better you carry all your vaccinations chart that you have done so far to be safe.
INFY got RFE
Query received from USCIS 1: Employer- Employee Relationship
Query received from USCIS 2: Specialty Occupation
BE production – MBA operations
11 years IT Exp in Application consulting (ERP)
any advise ?
My petition has been approved.
NON AD
Case Received – 04/12
RFE – 09/07
RFE responded – 11/15
Approval notice – 12/13
Any Business Analyst/ Domain Consultant got approval after RFE?
Received RFE
Received Date : 12-April-2018
RFE Date: 18-Dec-2018
WAC18164*
Non-AD
No Details of RFE Yet
ToTal IT Exp – 9 Years
Education – B.Tech Comp Science
Applied for – Software Developer
Applied from – IBM
Client Letter – Yes
Sharing for others, who all are still waiting in queue, and any idea; what could be the other reasons for RFE if above info is correct. So that, I can prepare in advance.
specialty occupation could be on reason.
There should be a timeline to issue RFE.
Almost wasting a year of the aspirant now the consulate is issuing RFE.
Now they will take their sweet time to respond to RFE and reject it after more than an year.
Who will account for the wasted year?
1.) Work products like PPT, model pics, designs etc .
2.) Enhanced job description.
3.) client letter.
4.) Expert evaluation letter to prove that you skill is equivalent to specialty occupation.
These are some stupid ref’s which USCI’s are issuing to buy time or to bring restriction in H1b.
I got 3 from above and many in october and many of my colleagues got almost the same rfe’s
Don’t understand those USCIS clerk would unserstand from the work products, enhanced job descriptions.I think USCIS needs speciality occupation for the clerks sitting and buzy rejecting the petitions.
Even I am from IBM, even I got RFE on 17-Dec, still no updates on RFE details.
Hi Kumar
I had an earlier rejection @ Chenna consulate in EVC model last year! I am going for stamping in January ! Can I choose an other consulate ? I am currently from Bangalore ! Is Hyderabad or Mumbai better ? Or going to Chennai is no issue ?
You may choose another consulate…Well, it is just perception regarding the consulates based on some very little stats from word of mouth…frankly, it does not make any difference….
Hi kumar,
Thanks.can I choose chennai despite an earlier rejection? I am intending to go to chennai again in case I am asked about earlier rejection,I will be in good stead to explain.
It does not matter…Going to another consulate does not necessarily guarantee you anything. It is recommended to go to your base Consulate.
@Badtimer .. Sorry to hear .. can you give some more inputs … regarding your background and reason for denial … Every moment is now passing with apprehension .. such is the situation .. after so much of hard work so much uncertainity ..
Thanks to everyone and timely responses from Kumar. I’m from one of the WITCH companies.
Just came to know my H1B petition is denied by USCIS. Successfully wasted 1 year of my life time waiting for H1 and dreaming about US.
Not to discourage anyone here who are still waiting.. it’s pure luck..
Got good amount of knowledge on H1 process from this group. Thanks to admins.
Wishing you each and everyone a very happy life wherever you are..
Sorry to hear… Yes, with the new rules, it is tricky, if you are from WITCH companies…Take care!
Hi Kumar,
My H1B got approved recently as COS. I am on L2 visa curently. for how long can I work on L2 now. What is the buffer period to move to approved H1B?
Working on L2 for company A and H1B got approved from company B.
It depends on the start date on H1B that have put in for COS to be effective. Check with your attorney.
I’m on h1 status and have the following questions:
1. How long it might take to get the decision from USCIS in current scenario for an h1b amendment filed in regular processing?
2. Can I travel out of country while h1b amendment decision is pending? If yes, please let me know the list of documents to carry
3. can I travel out of country while I receive RFE on amendment?
4. will there be any change in my status when I travel out of country while h1 amendment is under processing
5. What happens if I receive RFE on amendment when I am out of country. Can I travel back to US?
1. It is very hard to say, can be few months…check USCIS website for processing times.
2. Well, you may travel, provided that you are still working with the same details as in the original petition. You may be asked questions at POE and they have right to reject, if you have already started working before the amendment.
3. same as 2
4. No, there will not be any change in status
5. As long as you are still working on original petition, it may be fine…if not, can create issues at POE.
These are very tricky scenarios, you need to discuss with an attorney and make an informed decision.
My case got denied yesterday (17-12-2018) :((( waiting for the decision notice.
Very sorry to hear this. Can you give more details. Your profile, your technical specialisation & your US service center.
All the best for future.
Profile – Masters in Engg
IT Exp – 13 Years
EAC
Almost 37 selected in lottery and 37 got denied.
it could be due to employer or documentations issue or something else related to offer not with your degree credentials
You mean stamping got denied ?
Oh really sorry to hear that:((
Finally my H1 b got approved, Non AD,
Received date —4/12/2018
Noticed date—11/29/2018
Receipt number-WAC ****
Not IT, embedded software,
Received RFE
Received Date : 12-April-2018
RFE Date: 18-Dec-2018
WAC1816*
Non-AD
Thank for the update, can you provide your background and organization details.
Dear Kumar,
USCIS will work during Christmas hoildays ? It is worth of waiting during last of Dec and 1st of week of Jan 19?
Technically, federal employees get one day official holiday for Christmas, but many may be on leave and it will be holiday time, so processing would be delayed. Also, some offices are closed, check USCIS Office Closings. Coming to your question, it all depends and hard to say…
Thanks kumar for the quick response.
WAC center increased processing time to 8.5 — 11 months.
Looks very bad news to us.. something happening, we aren’t getting right information either from USCIS or our company immigration team.
Has anyone got visa stamping done ?
Any good new from CTS associates?
No, Still waiting. Heard few RFE’s..
Hi,
Last week my employer told me that my case was directly approved.
However they said it is only approved for 1 year till Nov 2019.
Any idea why it is approved for only a year ?
My case is non AD
Thanks and Good luck to those still waiting !
If you are working for a consultancy, your petition will be approved for the duration of the project. If you are full time, it is generally approved for 3 years.
HI ,
I need information regarding 221G yellow slip. I have attended interview for H1B and officer gave me 221G yellow slip and asked from me to submit the documents on email. I have submitted documents last week.
How long it take for processing 221G yellow slip as per current trend?
221g is like a black box, it is hard to judge how long it takes….for some it is very positive and they get it in few days or few weeks, for some it takes for ever…so it all depends. You can use our 221g tracker to get an idea.
Thank you Kumar for reply. I will follow Visa Tracker for the same.
Any idea to whom we can contact in US or consulate office.
You just need to reach out to using US Consulate contact us email / phone.
Thank you
Here also same with my case.
Are u from CTS?
Any update from CTS
Any update from CTS
My case was picked up in lottery, and got the receipt notice as well. I am checking the case status on USCIS it giving validation error, however on DHS myaccount the status is “CASE WAS RECEIVED”.
BELOW ARE CASE DETAILS
H1B CAP 2019
WAC1816XXXXX
RECEIVED ON MAY, 10 2018
NON AD
PLEASE SUGGEST WHY VALIDATION ERROR ON USCIS
Don’t worry. My case got approved. In DHS account, it shows as approved. In USCIS, it shows “case was received”.
Hi, how were you able to sign up for DHS account? It doesn’t recognize the receipt number when trying to add in.
have u got any email alert or u just happen to check dhs account
No email alert. I check status on USCIS case status page but decided to check on DHS page as well. When I try to “Add a paper filed case,” it doesn’t accept the receipt number so I am unable to add the case number to DHS website and track it. Any link/suggestion other than USCIS (which I believe is not updated frequently) where I can check an updated status?
got an emai alert. checked the status and “it shows approved”.
After a long wait I got the update on DHS account yesterday saying case was approved but on USCIS account it still says case is received. I am also confused.
Btw its WAC****
Lot of people are reporting that they are seeing update on either mydhs or egov not both. Same was the case with my colleague. His DHS account got updated as “approved” and egov was still showing “case was received”. He received the physical copy of approval notice within a week from the lawyer. So be positive guys.
I am also in the same boat ..same series & same receipt date ..please post once you see any update on your case
Congratulations !! … Can you provide us with some background .. time lines .. profile .. organization … Thank you …
Received date : May 12, 2018
Approval date: Dec 14, 2018
Profile : Software Engineer (Masters in CS from India)
Well known software company
Got approval today. Direct approval. WAC Non ad
At-last finally we heard good news this morning .Received email alert 2 hours before and status updated .Submitted RFE response on Aug 3rd after 134 days its approved . I94 is valid until 17th December only, lone more day to go … with god blessings everything went well
Many congratulation Sree!!
What is your profile?
EAC
Non AD
Wage Level 3
Working in an MNC on L1B
I mean are you a technical developer?
Or
Business Analysts?
Or
Manager?
No updates. I am from Nisum.
I heard from my manager that nowadays completing one term of 1.5 years of h1b is only possible, extensions are very very difficult… Is that true ? Am from IBM…
Anyone on a 100 day wait on RFE Response Received!!!!
CTS / TCS / WIPRO / IBM / INFY … any updates guys of approval / RFE / Rejection … ???
REF – 7th Dec
INFY – don’t know the reason yet
Do update once you get more information .. Thanks … !!
I am from IBM, one of my team mate got his approvals yesterday but egov site still status showing as “Case was Received”.
Even I am waiting for my approvals. Hope we will get good news soon.
All the very best for all of us .
did your friend get physical copy of approval notice? did he get an email alert from mydhs?
for my friend, attorney got the details and they informed him.
Floods of RFE in Wipro.
Very few approvals. Mostly rejections
Question about the 6-years duration
My H1B case got approved today and so did my change of status.
Did my 6 years maximum duration start from the approval day or on October 1st?
Thanks!
From the day your employment starts as per the approval notice.
rfe response reached USCIS on 3rd Dec18 (also last date to submit), still, the site didn’t update as rfe response received.
is it normal?
I’m on h1 status and have the following questions:
1. How long it might take to get the decision from USCIS in current scenario for an h1b amendment filed in regular processing?
2. Can I travel out of country while h1b amendment decision is pending? If yes, please let me know the list of documents to carry
3. can I travel out of country while I receive RFE on amendment?
4. will there be any change in my status when I travel out of country while h1 amendment is under processing
5. What happens if I receive RFE on amendment when I am out of country. Can I travel back to US?
Hi Kumar/Readers,
I am from HCL (NON-AD WAC center) and selected in lottery but still waiting for further updates and my status is still “CASE IS RECEIVED”. Please find below my queries.
1) I did not get RFE till now for my case. Can i consider myself safe from getting RFE as its already december?
2) Tentatively when can we expect a response or updated for further processing?
3) There is rumour going around that USCIS might reject the petitions from Indian Companies abruptly. Is that true?
1. Once a USCIS officer looks into your case, he will take a decision on whether case can be approved directly or RFE needs to be issued.
2. No ETA.
3. If your job is not specialty occupation/education doesn’t align with your job/salary is low then chances of rejection are high. USCIS will never reject your petition just because you work for an Indian company.