This page has all details, FAQs, latest news updates that are related to the H1B Visa 2020 season that started in April 2019. Previous H1B season details are at H1B Visa FY 2019 Quota.
H1B 2020 Season is over, Check out details of current H1B 2022 season at H1B Visa 2022 – Registration, Lottery, Fee – FAQs
If this is your first time filing H1B, please read H1B Visa Basics – FAQs like Requirements, Quota, LCA, etc.
When does H1B visa 2020 Season start ? What is the start date ?
Update : USCIS announced on March 19th that they will accept H1B 2020 petitions starting from April 1st.
Based on past history, it would be Monday, April 1st, 2019. The rationale is that, USCIS starts accepting applications for the next fiscal year exactly 6 months before the start of the next fiscal year. USCIS fiscal year for 2020 year starts from 1st October 2019, which means they would accept applications for FY 2020 from April 1st, 2019. This will change for the next H1B FY 2021 Season as USCIS has published New H1B Registration Rule, where employers will register much ahead of the April 1st date and go through process to be able to file petitions on April 1st.
What is H1B visa 2020 Quota for Regular and Masters filings ?
H1B quota is listed below. There are no changes to the cap count, USCIS confirmed that in their press release in March 2018. Below are the numbers. For first timers, this quota 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
H1B Lottery Predictions for FY 2020 ?
Update : USCIS announced on April 5th that they received enough petitions for Regular cap quota and there would be lottery.
We had H1B lottery for the last 6 consecutive years starting H1B FY 2014. Looking at historical trend of H1B filings, cap reach dates, it is very likely possible that we would have lottery for FY 2020 quota. We have written a detail article on this topic, read H1B Visa 2020 Lottery Predictions, Dates, Results, Analysis.
H1B Visa 2020 Lottery Date ? Results ?
If we look at the H1B lottery, we have three things, one is when the H1B petitions are accepted for the lottery, second is when the actual lottery is done and third is when the H1B lottery results for everyone are out.
- Applications Accepted for H1B Lottery : H1B visa petitions for next fiscal year would be accepted by USCIS from Monday April 1st, 2018 for 5 working days until April 5th, 2018 to be part of the H1B Visa lottery.
- H1B Visa Lottery conducted date : 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 2019, H1B lottery was conducted on April 11th. Similarly, for FY 2018, the actual H1B Lottery was done on April 11th, 2017 . We can expect anywhere around the same dates like April 11th or April 13th.
- H1B 2020 Lottery Results for Everyone : This is probably the most asked question as many applicants wait in state of uncertainty. USCIS, only informs about actual results for everyone after they completed sending our receipts for accepted petitions. So, technically, you may need to wait for a long time to get the actual results, depending on if you were selected in lottery or not. For FY 2019, USCIS sent our all rejected applications on July 30th, with a timeline given until August 13th. So, you can hear your lottery results anywhere from April second week to August 13th..that’s a long waiting window !
- Update : USCIS released a press note confirming that that returned all H1B petitions that were not picked in lottery and you should get a mail by Aug 29, 2019. So, your final date for lottery result date for FY 2020 is Aug 29, 2019.
How to find H1B visa 2020 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. Depending on your situation, 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 or H1B Grader – Sponsors Database
- 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 2020
What is H1B 2020 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 2019 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. Also, premium processing fee increased from $1,225 to $1,410, effective October 1st, 2018. Below table is a high level summary from FY 2019 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) | $1,410 ( from Oct 1, 2018) |
Immigration Attorney Fee | Varies from $500 to $3000 |
What is New H1B Registration Rule ?
USCIS and DHS went through 9 Steps of Federal rule making process to change the H1B lottery process and published the final rule on Jan 31st, 2019. In the new registration rule, employers register their potential H1B hires during the H1B registration window in the USCIS registration system. USCIS will conduct lottery on the registrations and inform the selected registrants to file H1B petition on April 1st. In the new process, the order of H1B lottery is changed to select Regular cap quota petitions first and then Masters quota petitions. For more info, read Summary of New H1B Registration Rule
Will the New H1B Registration Rule be applicable for FY 2020 Season ?
Not fully. USCIS is suspending H1B Registration Rule for H1B FY 2020 cap season to design, implement and complete user testing of system and make sure the system is ready. USCIS will formally announce this suspension for FY 2020 on their website. So, for the upcoming H1B Visa FY 2020 season , the current process of accepting H1B Petitions for 5 business days and then conducting lottery from the received petitions will be followed. But, one change to the current process will be done, which is the order of the H1B lottery will be changed, where first regular quota petitions are selected in lottery to fulfil 65,000 petitions cap from entire pool of applications and then master quota petitions are selected in lottery order to fulfil the masters quota cap of 20,000. Read complete info at H1B Lottery Changes for FY 2020 Season
H1B 2020 Processing Timelines – Regular vs Premium ?
You would know about the H1B Lottery result for your H1B Petition filed with USCIS, if you either receive a Receipt Notice from USCIS or a Rejected Package indicating you were not picked in Lottery. The timeline for receiving receipts is different for regular vs premium processing. We have put together all the details in a detail article addressing all of these questions. Read H1B 2020 Lottery Results – Premium vs Regular Processing Timeline
H1B 2020 Case Tracker :
Did you submit or plan to submit H1B petition for FY 2020 ? In general, the wait for H1B receipts, lottery results, and processing is quite frustrating without any status until you receive something from USCIS. You would be curious to know others status…so, to have a general view on the statuses movement for entire community, we have put together a tracker along with good graphs for analysis. It is completely anonymous as we do not capture your case number or any personal information. It is community contributed data, the more you add, the better for everyone, including You !
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What’s the latest news for H1B Visa 2020 Season ?
Below is the list of latest news by date related to FY 2020 season.
- Aug 15, 2019(Official ) : USCIS released a press note today indicating that they have returned all the petitions that were not selected in H1B 2020 Lottery. They say that, if you do not hear back from USCIS by Aug 29, 2019, you can reach out to them. See below screenshot. You can read the USCIS Press release
- June 7, 2019(Official ) : USCIS released a press note today indicating that they will begin premium processing for all H1B 2020 cap subject petitions starting from June 10th, 2019. Technically, now you can upgrade your H1B petition, if you have filed it as COS or Consular processing. All in all, anyone can upgrade their case to Premium processing. Check the USCIS Official Press Release
- May 17th, 2019(Official ) : USCIS announced that they have completed data entry and will start sending out the reject notices now…Also, they may transfer some cases as well to balance the load. If you see a status change, nothing to worry. Check the USCIS Official Press Release
- April 11th, 2019(Official ) : USCIS announced today evening that they have reached masters cap and also announced completion of H1B lottery for FY 2020. They received a total of 201,011 petitions. Read H1B 2020 Lottery Completed News Summary
- April 5th, 2019( Official ) : USCIS released a press note that H1B 2020 regular cap was filled. Read H1B visa 2020 Regular Cap Filled News. Check out Short Video on H1B 2020 Regular Cap Quota reached.
- April 1st, 2019( Official ) : USCIS Launched H1B Employer Data Hub as part of transparency effort to understand H1B employer’s Information on Approvals and Denials. You can check out How to use H1B Employer Data Hub,
- March 19th, 2019 ( Official ) : USCIS did a press release indicating the start of H1B season from April 1st, and gave out details on Premium Processing that it will be open only for applications filed with COS. Check out all details at H1B 2020 Starts April 1st, Premium Processing Info
- January 2019 ( Official ) : USCIS Publishes Final Rule on H1B Registration on Jan 31, 2019 and gave guidance for FY 2020 season.
- December 2018 ( Official ) : USCIS Publishes a proposed rule in Federal Register to introduce the concept of electronic pre-registrations before filing the actual full H1B petition. Currently, it is in process seeking public comments until Jan 2, 2019. Check out details at H1B Pre-Registration New Proposed Rule – Lottery, Process, Analysis.
- For FY 2020 season there is an increase in Premium processing fee. We do not even know, if USCIS will have premium processing fee for FY 2020 as they have suspended until Feb 2019 for petitions filed in April 2018 under FY 2019 quota. But, something to be aware of.
You can bookmark this page and check this page for updates on H1B FY 2020 season. Also, you can read H1B 2020 Cap Count Updates Page for up to date tracking of this year’s news and other info.
Do you have any questions on next H1B 2020 season ? Join us on WhatsApp H1B 2020 Group, Telegram, Facebook , Slack H1B 2020 and Community Forum to discuss, ask, share.
Just got approval, AD/PP/CA service center. Approved on May 29th (today). Good luck to everyone
Hi,
Did you get any RFE or direct approval you got
Direct approval
Upgraded my application to premium processing a couple days ago and received an approval today. Best of luck to everyone else!
How did you upgrade to premium processing? Is that option available now?
Cheers !
Hi, My employer filed my H1B this year in premium processing and has not yet given me the case number. Every time I ask, I am told that they have not received it yet. Is this much wait time for premium processing normal? Or could it be a possibility that they did not filed my visa at all and are just bluffing. Is there anyway to verify?
Thanks.
Yes, for premium pretty much over, I would say…It could be. The way to verify is ask them to give you a copy of the rejected package or notice. It looks like in article H1B Sample Reject Notice
What actions you can take if someone is bluffing about h1b?? For h1b they take money… Is there any website or phone no where you can call them??
Check USCIS website on how to report H1B Fraud
Dear Kumar,
Greetings!
I am a bachelors degree holder in non computers related degree but I have 12 years of IT experience worked as a IT Analyst, Test Engineer, Business Analyst. Currently I am on H4 EAD and working as a full time employee as a Lead Testing Engineer. My company filed H1B petition under level 2 wage and it got selected in the lottery process. Mine is a Regular Bachelors Application with Regular Processing.
Please suggest if there is a possibility of receiving RFE on Specialty Occupation basis. If so how could I handle the situation and support my case.
Thanks in advance!
Veda
Well, your profile looks good. It is hard to say, if you will get an RFE…many of these depend on the SOC code filed, job they applied for and fitment for your profile..Don’t worry, it will be fine.
What are the chances of approval after getting RfE? What they actually asked for? Do I need to do something or will it be the employer/attorney?
Please, advice.
The RFE could be anything actually. Could you please explain it on what exactly is the RFE about, like education background or previous employment etc. Then the members can address your query better.
Also please share other details as well, AD/non-AD , Consultant/Full Timer.
PP/AD holder
I didnt know what came actually as I just got an update from USCIS tool.
can my lawyer have an email from USCIS before receiving actual RFE notice?
No, they will usually only get Physical copy for regular processing petitions.
I have premium processing. So will they get an email or just a physical copy?
It all varies by the RFE and your application. It will handled by attorney and they will ask you, if you need to give any information.
anyone still receiving receipt notices?!
Hi Kumar,
My employer filed the H1B amendment 33 days ago, but they have not received the receipt for petition yet. I just just wanted to ask, do you think if this is normal time to wait?
Thank you.
Usually, you should get receipt sooner than 33 days…it seems very long…Ask your attorney to follow-up.
Anyone from Wipro is still hoping for?
Any stories or updates from GIMS team?
Kumar,
My H1 got approved yesterday. Currently I am on H4 EAD and didn’t travel India after converting from L1 to H4 last year. Planning to travel India this Sept, should I get the stamping done on H4 or future H1 which starts from 01 OCT?
Hello,
First off all Congratulations!
Is your degree/masters in computers and you hold a full time job? May I also know if yours is a developer position?
Thanks,
Dev
I would get H1B stamping. If you already have H1B approved and plan to work on it in US, you should get that to make life easier for future travels. if you arrive on H4, again, you need to apply for COS, that take a long time and issues with travel, it could be hassle…
H1 got Approved, AD/COS/PP
H1b got selected in lottery or approved sir ??
Are you on OPT or CPT, contract or full time job
May I know when did you get to know that your application got approved?
Thanks for your response. If I get H1B stamping done and if I come back before 1st OCT, what visa Do I have? Can I still work on H4 EAD until 1st OCT?
Hi,
Im on my STEM OPT which is valid until 2020 June. My H1B got picked and it is pending. I have to travel to India in June for 2.5 weeks. Is it really safe to travel now. Please respond.
I am also traveling in June.
If you have applied in consular processing you are good to go else it is not advisable.
You may, but if you have filed as COS, your COS will be abandoned. If you have F1 stamp in passport and valid, should be fine to travel and come back. You need to talk to DSO, get all your paperwork before you travel and also the receipt of the H1B as well.
Got RFE for my PP/Masters petition on may 22nd. 🙁
Hi,
Are you working full time or a consultant? Job is related to ur MS major? if its yes in both the cases you should be good! btw, wat was the RFE about? I can suggest you better (to whatever I know and have seen) if you can share that.
I am working as a consultant. Yes, My job is related to major. My company is not telling me the details of REF.
Hi,
If you are a full timer and ur job is directly related with ur major in MS then you should be good. btw wat was the RFE about?
what is the RFE on?
are you from cap or non cap
non cap
are you from cap or non cap or AD
My OPT ends on June 13th, have not heard anything back from the employer or attorney yet. Should I wait until 15th at least?
You can wait, but ideally you have about 10 days to go…
Hi Kumar,
Have u seen any instances before where people have received news of their h1b regular processing being picked in the last month of May or first month of June ?
Awaiting your reply…
Yes, we have few users who posted earlier this week as well. Over the years, yes, I did see some in early June, the volume would be very low.
Are you saying we only have until next week to expect receipt notices for RP/AD/CA?
Yes, pretty much…
Got approved. CA/MASTERS/RP. Approval date 23rd May. Check on USCIS case tracker and it says got approved. Full time. Level-1. GLTA
Congratulations! USCIS has already begun to process AD/RP cases?
Yes. Mine got approved its Regular Processing and Masters. It was approved on 23rd May. Same here i was surprise too that its too fast for regular Processing.
That’s good to know.
Cheers !
did you receive the approval notice yet?
Folks, H1- B Completed for this year. All the best for next year to all. decided not to go H1-B once more. Why to apply & tension till the results out & disappoint after rejected .. Crazy ,,
Hi Kumar,
Suddenly today my attorney asks whether you filed B1/L1 earlier. Anyone came across this situation? ( I didn’t get any information so far on h1b which was filed this year). I lost my hope but now why these questions are coming any progress or is it usually happens?
Thanks
Rg
You should ask your attorney, why are they asking for that information now. That will help clarify things…Well, there are about 10 more days to go…
Dude…this is my 7th attempt and finally I got it…never give up ….miles to go before you sleep…
When did u received mail ? Did employer / lawyer informed u ?
Hi Kumar,
My employer filed h1 b. It got selected in lottery process. they mentioned salary is $77000. But I heard that salary should be $90000. Is it correct? Any Chances are there for rejecting because of this reason?
I don’t think there were any minimum criteria for the compensation at least for this year. Does anyone have any other views?
There is always a prevailing wage concept for H1B, where they need to paid at certain level in certain area…This is Department of Labor requirement for H1B
You can validate the minimum wage for your position. Read how to find minimum wage for H1B LCA. If it is below the prevailing wage in the region, then there will be RFE for sure and then other steps.
Did anyone received update from HCL??
Anyone from Wipro , who receveived response. GIMS is not responding to queries.They are saying they will be able comment only after 15th June.
I dont think ours is selected in the lottery and by 15th June we will get our rejection confirmed. Those who are selected have already received the receipts. No more receipts are expected anymore.
Hi, does that mean people who haven’t got any receipt still have chances of hearing back until June 15?
Hi!
Should we give receipt notices one more week or do you think it is over?
RP/AD/CA
I am still hopeful!
I am a First Timer also…waiting with hope!
I am currently from India. Having 11+ yrs of IT experience. A New employer from US filed H1B with premium processing. It picked and pending RFE with Specialty Occupation.
Will this RFE get clear with my education below !!!
Graduation and Post Graduation Both are with non-IT subjects. ( 13+2 = 15yrs education ).
Having PGDCA diploma
Having three technical certifications.
Well, it is hard to give generic answer just on this thing. It depends on the SOC code used by your employer, the role they applied and how they put up your case. Your experience, fitment to the role they applied for and the open job is all what they will consider. Check with your attorney
SOC code is – 15-1132 ( Software Developers, Applications )
how long Vermont processing center will take to approve the petition.
You can check the status of processing on USCIS website…But, it does not matter, most of them take anywhere from few weeks to few months.
Hi Guys,
I am working for a reputed MNC. 2 weeks back I got a confirmation from office immigration team that my applicaiton was picked in the lottery and they have uploaded the scanned confirmation also.
But I am not able to check the current status of my application using the receipt number ( WAC19180******) . https://www.uscis.gov/ says invalid receipt number.
Is there any other place or way to check the status?
you need full receipt number like WAC19160***** (* indicates 5 digit case number)
You are checking in the right place…but, it is normal issue with online system, do not worry..Many see similar message, even after their case is approved. If you have the physical copy with you, you are fine.
Hi Kumar,
If this error might be seen even after the case is approved, how would I know the result then? They will send an enother letter to my employee via post? Or should I be calling them once a week just to check?
Sometimes Yes, we have seen that the error continues to be there even after approval, that’s why you should always check with your employer for the physical copy.
Found the solution for this issue. You will have to create an account or login at blow link and add your case. Then you can track it easily.
https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
My H1b got approved on 23rd May.
AD – RP
Cheers !
Approvals for AD RD have begun?
Hi Kumar,
Last update we got from GICS is on 24th is it final or will get lottery result updates in slots. Is it over or can wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Already data entry is done, if something was picked you should hear it in mail ( post) in two weeks, the two weeks are just mail delivery time…
Kumar,
You mean if it was picked mail has not reached so they may update in glomo once it received!!!!!
I dont know how your glomo works, but yes, that’s the idea.
When will unselected applications be returned?
should be in couple of weeks at the max.
should be in couple of weeks at the max.
Any one got updates from Synechron.Inc ?
Did any one applied from Semetrix inc ? They have cheated many people in hyderabad, If you are scapegoat , Pls ping .. i want to go for police complain… Trust me ,We can get back the money what we paid. Rs1,50,000/- . we are 3 now.. we want to increase our strength. So Many H-1B aspirants are becoming scapegoat to companies like this ,,,, who r cheating people in professional way. Lets get together & raise voice ,,, Pls Help ….
Why doesn’t this company have any website? “Big Red Flag”
yes, Semetrix Inc has cheated many people this year as well. How to connect with you? my email id is jprai50@outlook.com
Hi, my h1-b application got selected in lottery. Now the status is “Recieved”.
Plz tell me how long it will take for approval?
May I ask if you were non-ad?
Yes, non-ad
It can take anywhere from few weeks to few months. Read H1B visa processing time.
Thank you very much Kumar…
Hi,
File no is not updated for me? Is there any chance of getting Selected?
Data entry is done, maybe you have about 2 weeks to wait..
Hi Kumar, if the check isn’t cashed yet, is it safe to assume that I’m not selected?
Well, very likely…overall about a week or so left at max…plan backups.
Less than 10% chance.
I’m in same boat.
Any lucky person from DXC Technology who received any kind of good news for H1B??
DXC noida i got receipt number
Hi ALL,
I’m really concerned that my chance of getting h1b is very low as almost all of my friends and colleagues have been selected. Today’s 5/23… do you think there’s still hope?
(Paranoid)
I am here waiting as well.
Sailing the same boat.
From the comments, seems like people are still getting their receipts.
Very little hope but still hoping for the best.
Hang in there…
Is there any updates on your SEVP portal?
SEVP portal is updated for the Cap-Gap applicants only.
No updates in my SEVP anyway.
would sevp portal be updated automatically current OPT visa holder get selected?
Only, if you fall under cap gap.
Well, about 2 weeks to go…
Hi Kumar, I have not applied for Cap Gap since my school is saying they would not allow if I do not have the receipt. So I was waiting for it update automatically…. Is that correct?
Well, technically, they need the receipt…They usually can do without receipt until June 1st. It is up to the DSO…
Game Over. I have given up hopes for this year and starting to get ready to relocate back to India.
3rd Timer AD + CA + RP
Anyone from WIPRO got confirmation on lottery result ?
Some people got the updates . Please check the wipro yammer group conversation on H1b. i am waiting for the results.
Guys, want to share good news with all.
Just got updated from my employer with the case number WACXXXXXXXXXX.
I am so happy after losing all hope.
Thanks to community here and Kumar who have been very helpful.
Wishing you all good luck!
Cheers!
which company ?
Infy. Received today along with few others I know.
Cool.. congratulations
Hi, may I kindly ask what was your circumstance? non-AD and RP?
if it’s infy it most likely is RP and also non-AD.
Yes, its non-AD, Regular.
thank you for updates! I am waiting here with hope….! fingers crossed
Cheers !
Hi,
Are you aware of anyone who is based out of Bangalore and got the receipt?
Hi…
Did you get mail or it’s updated in Glomo??
Few people have glomo updated today. Not mine yet 🙁
Any hope !!! Will it come in slots or at one shot???
Glomo will send updates every Friday. May be we can for another 2 weeks. Managers will get to know if the packet is returned
You get the receipt number updated under Visa details, file number. The stage update is done by system the next day. Mail you would get after few days.
2 batches have been received so far. The second was a big chunk. There should be 1 more batch with big chunk as well. The team is taking good amount of time to update the cases(they updated 1 month after receiving for me). At least 10 days after receiving receipt. So, you very well have chance till June 1st weekend. After that, its an exception.
Is it over for CTS? Did anyone received lottery results after May 10?
i am also not received any mail, i think this time no hope i suppose
Few ppl say we might get till June end. But this year no one received after may 10. H1 season is closed for CTS this year I guess.
ya i am also think so, anyway this is the time to look for other opportunities, all the best for you also bro. i will let you know if i know anything
Yeah no updates in my account level as far as i inquired. we can wait till next week.
No, we had users, who posted that they got receipts even earlier this week for general, but I have not seen for CTS.
Any updates from anyone filed from wipro?
Check the yammer group of wipro. Some people got the updates. I didnt recieve anything.
I have received an receipt number. Does that mean by application got selected in the lottery?
Have u got the receipt number it GIMS status mail?
date you received the mail?
Hi R u from banglore? When did u received the receipt?
Does all premium applications gets approval in 15day stating from 05/17/19.
Thnanks,
PB
Did any one applied from Semetrix inc ? I heard that 4 folks got picked in lottery. Not sure if it is correct or not.
Pls update if any information regarding Semetrix Inc.
It is cheque which will be cashed .. not check .. I saw all folks in this forum are using check ,, instead of “Cheque”.
Just FYI. The work “Check” is used in American English so there is nothing wrong in it.
Cheque or Check it doesn’t matter, it will be cashed out if your application is picked in the lottery system.
Now is not a good time for correcting English my friend. Also, check is correct too
Share your contact or what’s up me 8200876863, me too same
boat.
Hi H1B , Can u turn on ur mobile 8200876863. I am getting message as switched off.
Hi All,
My H1B petition got picked this Monday AD/Non-PP. I heard from a couple of my friends too this week!
Btw can my employer opt for premium processing now for my H1B petition?
Thanks.
Yes they can, once it is available.
Thanks for the reply! When will that be available?
If it is Change of Status, yes, you can now.
Got H1B approved today!! AD/PP Vermont centre. case got updated on USCIS
Cheers !
AD/PP – any chance of still getting selected?
Well, probably very little or none…
H1b petition approved on 21st May, 2019. AA/PP/CA. Receipt notice on 12th May, 2019.
AD*
Congrats! Does this reflect on your USCIS case status?
Yes, it does and thank you!
In fact I am yet to hear back from my lawyer. I noticed this only on case status.
Congratulations!!! are you working Full time? or working as a contractor? with any employer-vendor-client model?
Full-time. Non-IT background.
Woah, lucky man, receipt notice May 12th and got approved in 10 days, congrats
Actually, sorry the receipt date is 12th April, 2019. Just now noticed here.
Cheers !
Hi sir , My lottery got picked .. working in ibm . May 1st week I got receipt. how many days it takes for approval ??
Hi Ibmh1b lottery,
Congratulations Sir, it got updated in AssignmentPro or you got email?
Got mail sir
Congratulations. is it regular one? I am waiting for mine.
Hi Kumar,
How can we confirm if my consultant filed my H1b have not received any confirmation from attorney .Is he liable to share denial notice in case not picked up I don’t trust the consulting company if they really filled it.
They are not liable to share anything. It is their petition, they can choose not to share any of them…It is a general practice that most employers share the receipt number and the denial letter to keep the trust.
If premium, you should something in 15 days, if not it can take few weeks to few months.
Hi Kumar I got picked in Lottery. Mine is h4 to h1 cos regular processing/ California. When can I expect the approval? Last year lots of delay was there. Any chance for delay this year too?
Well, it is hard to say…can be anywhere from few weeks to few months…Unfortunately, if it is not premium, you need to wait…
This is fake Infosys only updates mid of June
How sure are you that no one from INFY received an email that they were selected in the lottery? Are you from GICS?
I heard in this forum that few people received the confirmation on May 17th. I meant by usual trend, the confirmed applications are updated at once. The second and third batch have fewer application. Non confirmed will be updated only when the rejection status is received.
My case has been selected today.. Infy bangalore.. Non AD/Non PP
My application got selected today..WACXXXX…NON AD-NON PP
well now , is your questions clarified?
Hi Admin,
When they send back the rejection package with rejection receipt. I mean not picked up in lottery. Do they open the package or they return as it is with receipt separately ?
They do open it to pick up some basic info for lottery and to generate the reject receipt. Either Case, it does not matter to the one, who gets rejected as the decision is not in their favor…Check Sample H1B Reject Notice
My case was approved today. I got an email from the attorney, nothing is reflected on mycase status (USCIS website).
– AD/PP/VT.
– Notice date 04-16.
we seeing more approvals After Data entry completed ,.. Thank god…
“Approval” is different from “Picked”
So now ready for stamping in passport ..
Hey Abdul does that mean that everyone that got picked should know by now?
Tone it down lil bit… else they will kick you out before Trump leaves..
Sometimes, it may not fully reflect. Ask them to share a copy of receipt or approval email.
AD/PP and I had heard on April 12th that I was selected in the lottery. Does the status “Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed” change if we get RFE, or we only hear from the lawyer whether an RFE was issued? Also, does the status change to approved if we do not get RFE within the next 15 days or the status will change only after June 5th.
You would see status online of RFE as well, but sometimes, the online system is not fully up to date…Check H1B Status Online – Approval RFE Denial
hello,
I have two petitions filed one with Company A (current employer, AD/PP/VT) and another Company B(future employer AD/RP/CA). Both my petitions have been picked and I received receipt notices.
1. Company A(Current Employer) It is in Premium processing, I got RFE yesterday. In order to give reply for this RFE do we need to withdraw Company B(future employer, Regular Processing) petition.
2. or else can we keep both?
Looks like both are not related based on VT/CA numbers. So, you no need to withdraw at this point (again, i am assuming both are not duplicate petitions as per USCIS guidelines).
–Refer the following link and see if your case fall any of the scenario listed. https://redbus2us.com/uscis-h1b-duplicate-filing-multiple-petitions-new-rule-2018-whats-not-allowed
–If both accepted then you may choose to join one of them at later stage (Oct 1). if one of them rejected then obviously you have to join the one which received the approval. If both are rejected then you need to find alternate option.
You do not need to withdraw. You only need to respond to the RFE with the exact details requested in the letter.
If both offers and jobs are not related and they were independent there is nothing you need to do…You can keep both and you can choose whom to join after approval…If USCIS believes that they were related, they will deny it as duplicate…
I think infosys status updation is complete. Usually infosys submits all the form together and they get the lottery result together. People who have got the lottery congratulations for them. For others better luck next time.
My status is still not updated in the GloMo portal. So, do you think my chances are none?
There is a 10 percent chance. But mostly the first batch is the big lot. Second batch is only a few application. The unpicked application will be updated by june 20.
As per info glomo help desk, they have not received update yet..not for a single application.
Is that true..??? INFY status updation is completed..??
Still my status is not updated in portal. ☹️
wait untill the request is updated as abandoned. Till that time there is hope. GICS send in batches, may be there is still chance
Don’t spread fake news and your “heard somewhere” news. Kumar is repeatedly saying the regular processing would come till Mid-June. How can Infy update the status before that and its all over? How can you say my case is gone? How can you say First batch is alott while USCIS itself keeping sending without an order? How can you say nobody got it when somebody I saw recieved it?
Just hold yourself and hear to what people who have known this thing have been saying.
Cheers!
You got about 2 weeks or so…
No, USCIS does not send lottery results together for all the ones that were submitted together…it is just that Infosys immigration team updates their employees at the same time…
Hi Kumar,
Any idea how Infy updates about lottery at once or in slots????
I don’t know in specific about infosys. Based on what people have been sharing on blog, it seems that they update everyone at once..again, I am just guessing based on what users shared so far.
My case has been selected today.. infy bangalore. Non AD/non PP
Cheers !