Wow, it has been a crazy day with some surprise news from attorneys saying that they received H1B Receipt Notices for their premium processing cases. It clearly indicated that lottery was done and we were just waiting for the official press note from USCIS. Anyways, as you know, the H1B cap for FY 2017 reached on April 7th and finally, we have an official press note from USCIS. Below is the quick summary of the details.
Summary of the USCIS Official Press Alert on H1B FY 2017 Lottery, Cap Completion
- Total H1B Petitions in Lottery: USCIS received a staggering number of over 236,000 petitions for H1B FY 2017 Quota during the standard 5 day filing period between April 1st and April 7th, 2016.
- To put it in context, it is the highest number of petitions that USICS has ever received for H1B Quota cap since its inception. Last year for FY 2016 quota, we had 233,000 H1B petitions As we look at history, the previous highest was in 2001, when the H1B quota as 195,000 and total petitions received were about 201,543. You may read H1B Quota Cap reach Dates History
- Masters Quota : USCIS received more than the cap of 20,000 set aside for US Masters degree quota. We do not have any split on how many were filed under masters quota and regular quota, all we have been updated by USCIS is that the overall number is over 236,000 petitions for FY 2017 quota.
- Lottery Process for H1B 2017 : USCIS indicated on April 9th, that they conducted computer generated random selection, popularly called as H1B lottery for the total over 236,0000 petitions received to pick the required petitions for regular cap of 65,000 and masters cap of 20,000 petitions.
- Masters Quota Lottery : First a lottery was conducted for the US Masters degree H1B petitions to select the 20,000 petitions. The petitions that were not selected in this first round were added back to the regular quota pool of applications and lottery was conducted on the entire pool of applications to pick the required 65,000 petitions required for regular quota. This is no different from previous years and you may read H1B Lottery Process
- Petitions Not Selected in Lottery: USCIS indicated that they will reject and return all the petitions that were not selected in the FY 2017 lottery with the filing fee, unless they identify that the petition is duplicate filing by same employer for same or related job roles to trick the system of lottery selection for better odds.
- H1B 2017 Premium Processing Details : USCIS indicated earlier that premium processing will begin no later than May 16th, 2016. It means that, if your petition is filed under premium the clock of 15 calendar days starts from May 16th. As we have already seen many attorneys getting receipts, they may process the petitions earlier as well, but the 15 days SLA for premium processing starts from May 16th, that’s the idea.
- For FY 16, they said that it would be no later than May 11th ( later moved to April 27th after lottery) and for FY 15 it was April 27th. You can see that the initial forecast of the dates are further pushed for this year by 5 days…it tells us that they are anticipating more petitions. You should read H1B Visa 2017 Lottery Predictions Analysis
- Cap Exempt H1B Petitions: The current press alert is only for FY 2017 H1B cap quota stating that it is completed. As always, all the H1B cap exempt petitions will be accepted all year long, which falls under the below categories :
- Changes in H1B employment terms, contract
- Previously H1B cap counted Applications
- H1B extensions
- H1B Transfers
- Concurrent working second H1B petitions
Our H1B Predictions for FY 2017 – Actual Results : We have indicated in our H1B 2017 predictions article couple of things, first one is that we expect lottery and second one is that we expect about 230,000 to 250,000 petitions. We are proud to say that both of our predictions are correct. Firstly, USCIS had lottery for FY 2017 quota and secondly, they received about 236,000 petitions. Hope our predictions, let some of you plan ahead !
What can you expect in next few weeks or months?
All I can tell you my friends is that it is going to be a very long wait for many of the H1B Applicants, who filed petition for FY 2017 quota. With our experience, we can tell you one thing, stay calm and continue to focus on what you are doing…you may feel the pain and anxiety, when others report that they received case number and some post indicating that they got approval… As we have an active discussion always on H1B Visa 2017 Page, I suggest you all not to hurt anyone with your comments or post rumours misleading people. Please do NOT get into fight or write hate speech ! Let’s keep the forum friendly and help one another as everyone goes through this tough waiting period. I suggest you add your H1B case to our H1B Case Tracker and keep it up to date, so that everyone get some high level info and take necessary action as needed.
What are your thoughts on this FY 2017 Quota and Lottery ?
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Official USCIS Tweet on this with press release
We've completed the H-1B cap random selection process for FY 2017: https://t.co/SFEay9jWqm
— USCIS (@USCIS) April 12, 2016
Its already 2 weeks since they started sending notification.
For PP/AD cases going forward, the chances are very slim in upcoming week.. Many forum suggest to wait until may16.. But uscis is pretty fast in response this year than before.
Its already 3rd time for me and dont want to waste money for second masters just to stay here.
Instead of sending notification for selected cases, they could return all the cases not picked in lottery on the same day or within that week..We would be in relax within a week..
This wait time is really killing and every time i got an email im hoping it was from my attorney.
Need to start searching job back home now.
So sorry for you, but I completely agree. They should have a website where you can check your lottery status based on Passport # or something. This way you can move with your life and make different choices. They cant have people waiting more then 1 month to tell them if they got selected in a lottery that was made in ONE DAY! Its not like we ask them to give our visas in 24 hours!
Last year USCIS complete all lottery selected data entry by May 4th(all AD/non-AD/PP/Regular). Assuming same number of staff and similar timelines as last year, I think everyone who got selected through lottery this year should get thier receipts through email/mail worst case by May 10th. Others Good luck for next year.
So have patience for another 2 weeks. All the best to All !
H1b-P
This is my third time(:/) no update on my case, Two of my friends have received the notifications yesterday-RP/AD
Guys who got H1B , all the best for your future in USA.
Guys whose H1B is not selected dont worry. It may be for your own good.
Here in US, the market is slowing down & desi consultancies corrupted the whole system.
“If you are smart, you will get the job” days are gone. Now desi managers in vendor & client places are taking kick-backs and giving jobs to anybody who is giving high-margins.
If you have job in India (If your partner is also working , never think of US) work hard, get promotion.
In coming days , its going to be worst.
That is very alarming. Do you have any first hand experience of this?
I’m following this site since i was applying for my H1B(2013, AD/PP/VT) and my H1B approved within 7days as i was PP in 2013. My Brother applied this year for AD/RP/VT. Just got update today morning, he got through Lottery. All the best to all of you guys. 🙂
Did any one from techm rexeived any updated on h1b. Non Ad/RP.Eagerly waiting. When can we expect results for regular process.
Hello All,
Non AD / RP / Vermont,
My employer has filed total 40 applications this year . Total 14 applications ( RP ) has been picked up till now ( 9 on 20th April , 5 on 21st April ) . No News on my application . Very slim chances now .
P.S : He was expecting around 8-10 to be picked .
Did any one from techm received any updated on h1b pick. Non Ad/RP.Eagerly waiting. When can we expect results for regular process.
This is my third time(:/) no update on my case, Two of my friends have received the notifications yesterday-RP/AD
Rakesh
Are all the 40 applications Non-AD/RP???
all 40 were Non AD/RP/VT ?
Unfortunately yes , thats what he told me . No way to confirms this .
Now i am having doubts whether he is legit or not , because i have not seen many Non AD/RP cases picked here or in any other forums . Also past years experience suggest that non AD/RP will start next week .
Dont know how this many of his case got picked . Anyways he is going to share the rejection notice so lets see .
“We” means who?
The immigration firm/attorney
Congratulations for those lucky ones who received there receipts and Good wishes for those still waiting for the GOOD NEWS to come.
I would like to request you all who received there receipt kindly comment on this post. Also all who started getting approval kindly comment on this post…
It will help others to stay up to date with the latest update.
Non AD/RP/VT
How many got ? Im eagerly waiting
I am Non AD/PP/VT ans still waiting.
Any update from Infy Hyderabad DC.
Infy Hyderabad DC…. Ha Ha are you Kidding, These Guys will never tell you Till 3rd week of may in Best Case, and in worst case June Last week, If rejected you will come to know by July end…..
I know many of my friends who is working currently in Infy, Whose H1 was Picked up Last year, They have not yet travel.(so just imagine…. wait time involved here!!)
Please ask This question only 2nd or 3rd week of May. That will make some sense.
Hi, guys. Anybody heard anything about AD/RP? Seems no news at all yet. Quite anxious here.
Lawyers have been receiving receipts since a few days now for AD/RP. If you do not hear from them regarding your application checks being cashed by May 15, its a done deal.
Hi Guyz,
Just received a message from my employer that my case went thru lottery..(cheque encashed)
5th Time, No words to express my happiness. I am turning into happy tears…
Non-AD/RP.
wish you all the best..
Congratulations @Srinivas i went through same situation… Now fingers crossed for Approval without any issue…
Congrats Srini.. Mine is for the 3rd time, for that itself I cannot hold my patience and for you it is 5th time.. really happiness will turn into tears.. fingers crossed for my turn 🙂
HI Senthil,
Thanks for your kind words.
Don’t worry, This is pay back time from Luck. Our patience will bring luck this time.
Wish you all the best Buddy.
Congrats!!
Was it from Vermont ?
@ Arnold,
Yes it is from Vermont.
MNC or Consultancy? Asking because it will determine your future.
@Srinivas,
I am not saying your lying but cant believe at the same time,
How can this be your 5th time. we had lottery only 3 years in a row and I understand the 3rd timers as I am 3rd time as well 5 years ago the CAP reached sometime in NOVEMBER!! so practically everyone applied got selected.
unless you where denied / rejected the first 2 times and then came into the hell hole of lottery and got stuck with people who applied multiple applications.
It’s definitely not 5time. We had lottery for 2014, 2015, 2016 and now 2017.
I guess he is over dramatic about his attempts!!!
congrats buddy!!!
me 2nd attempt…waiting for Non AD/RP Cal..
Prayers…..
Non-AD/PP/VT as on April 22 my attorney did not receive any email yet.
Is this game over?
Any one from Experis US Inc?
I did not get any update . Any one got
I AM experis non-AD/RP still waitaing
Any updates from CTS bangalore yet ?
Any update for Deloitte people from Fragomen ?
I am Fragomen, Non-AD/PP/Vermont … no news. Fremon sais to wait, they only received emails for AD/PP so far and expect to receive Non ADD next week. I am not sure if I should believe this.
Mine is Non-AD/RP, with Fragomen
Lets hope we have luck!
Mine is Non-AD/RP with Fragomen too. This is my second attempt. Haven’t heard anything yet.
Hi Debbie,
So your attorney is Fragomen? I am also Non-AD/PP and wondering till when I have a chance.
@Debbie and @Anand don’t loose your hope guys, USCIS will process all selected petitions on or before May 16th. So you still have chance to receive good news till May 15th.
Fingers Crossed…
Thanks @FirstTimer 🙂
@Anand,
Yes, its FREGOMEN.
Last time I spoke with a paralegal girl was Wed, April 20 and she said:
“At this time, the cases that I have been receiving are the AD filed with premium processing. I would say we should be getting the next Non-AD cap premium processing filed cases”.
So far no new, Friday April 22.
I try not to get nervous. Maybe Fregomen has a different system (or a lot of work) so they cant inform the customer on that same moment when they receive an email from USCIS with case number.
I tried to us Fregomen to see if the check for Premium Process was cashed, but they dont answer on this petition. How difficult cant it be to find out? Each chech has a number and you can see on Bank website if it was cashed…
Hi Debbie,
This means that we still have time. It makes sens that first they will send all the receipts for AD/PP as AD lottery happened first and they were PP.
I also checked with my attorney and they said that they will continue to receive Non-AD/PP receipts till at least May 01st so I guess there is still some hope.
-Anand
I was in your shoes last year. I know how tough the waiting game would be. …
It is good to keep hope but same time you should start looking for alternate options.
To be honest with you 95% who got picked in the lottery got their receipt numbers although technically you have time until May 16
Good Luck!!
Mine is AD and PP case. Till date not received the receipt. Still can I hope or the game is over for me
as per the people’s discussion, nothing wrong in keeping your hope..
all the best bro…
Did anyone from Tech Mahindra receive any update?
Have people with Regular (non-premium) processing received their receipt notices yet?
Question:
If I applied for Premium Processing and my petition does not get picked in the lottery. Will the USCIS still charge me the fee of $1225?
I currently applied for RP/Non AD, but I am planning on applying for PP. Thank you!
@Tady,
Since you have applied for RP, you can only upgrade to PP only after its selected in lottery and you have a receipt number.
If original applied in PP and not selected in lottery USICS will return the PP check.
Thank You!
TCD guys what is the status in vts.ryt now?
pending with immigration authority for lottery status.(Non- AD/RP First time)
any more updates?
Nah Same status ,Tcs has a very unclear process,we wont get to know anything till June.
Petition filed status was updated yesterday only
all genuine candidates ,please sign this petition
https://www.change.org/p/uscis-fake-h1b-filing-by-consultancies-in-usa-ruining-genuine-candidates-chances
Banker,
Do you really think that USCIS is not aware of these practices? I don’t know whether you any idea on Nash equilibrium concept or not? Everyone tries their chances to win the race and Here USCIS also needs money. Don’t get upset too much. They are not asking you to stay here and work. Stop these non-sense here and don’t spread hatred on one community. You cannot blame entire community based on some percentage of people. I saw crooked fellows from all major parts of world.
Well Said!
Sure, if someone is trying to do something right, start bashing that person. Not sure if he/she can bring about a change or not, but at least he is trying. People like you always try to trick the system and therefore there is no surprise that you did not like his initiative.
As for as USCIS needing money is concerned, they should forfeit application fee from such applicants who file multiple petitions. Most important change should be that irrespective of selection in lottery, filing fee shouldnt be returned. Automatically MNCs applying in hoards and frauds applying multiple petitions would stop. Guess what USCIS will make more money- probably will be able to streamline the process at the same time genuine candidates will have a fair shot.
Joker,
You didn’t get me. I am not in favor of multiples. I am trying to tell the reality. You cannot fix this broken immigration system. It’s been the same since dot com bubble. and I am against his comments on one particular community. I have seen people from all parts of india filing multiples. So; please don’t develop grudge on one particular community and also don’t abuse admins for removing comments. They are doing very good favor to everyone by providing very good info. take care and wish you good luck.
Please ignore those jokers.
USCIS don’t care about those stupid petitions..
No one is violating the rule in this case. USCIS clearly says one cannot file multiple petition with the same employer but can file multiple petitions with different employers. Even USCIS charges fraud protection fee to scrutinize each applicants.. Just bcoz these jokers didnot selected in the lottery, they are making fun of the system.
Please try to find alternate way if you are not selected in lottery. this is not a end card.
@Get a life – I did not see comment against a particular community, but if that is the case – I am with you. However in principle what he is trying to do has merit, although as i said it may not work.
@TL – USCIS also clearly says that visa fee must be paid by the employer. These multiple petitions from different employers is allowed to ensure that talented people could get into the country but is being used by some pricks who pay for the consultants to file for their visa, which is illegal. I hope you can do some research before commenting with an ignorant attitude. As far as another route is concerned- thank you. Tons of people have been tricking the system in my home country and I dont want to be one of them.
I receiving receipt number and below is the status. What does this mean and what is the next step now?
On April 14, 2016, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC- – – – – – – – – -, and emailed you a receipt notice. It is being processed at our California Service Center location. The notice describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
@ABC it means your case was picked up in lottery and it will be processed… rest of the details must be available in the email you have received from attorney
Thanks @FirstTimer, but that means my case is approved and i do not need to worry?
@ABC it does not mean that your case is approved. As your notice clearly says that we received your petition I-29. It means they received your application and they will process to approve which may take some time. So you need to worry now… ha ha ha Chill
Yes, first you can stop worrying about because your application is selected and they will start processing your case AND the start worrying about your case being approved without any RFE.
* *Yes, first you can stop worrying because your application is selected and they will start processing your case AND then start worrying about your case being approved without any RFE 😀
@Not so soon !! – Lol, Thank you. I wish i would not see REF status and waiting to get it approved 🙂
Itna sannata kyun hai???
Hello,
I guess USCIS California center has started approving Premium Processing I129 applications. Since USCIS sent out receipt notices for premium processing on April 11,with 15 days SLA they should be starting to approve the cases. Below are 2 examples I came across.
WAC1613351743
WAC1613351745
This doesnt mean its an end to PP/RP. They are doing in batches so it will take time. I request DO NOT lose hope. Stay calm and good luck to everyone.
@Anonymous it’s really so fast… receipt no’s provided by you shows approved. Do you know anything Vermont Service Center…
Also one simple question… what is the ratio of approval out of all picked up petitions in lottery.
WAC is for California service center. EAC would be Vermont. Its too early to tell the ratio of approval. They would have just started approving the premium cases. Remeber a lot of Non Premium and few of Premium would still be getting their receipt notices. Its too early to give stats.
@Anonymous email receipt from Vermont Service Center says received date April 11th but on status page it says we received your application on April 15th and also says that we will process your application with in 15 calendar days.
which date they will consider 11th or 15th.
Also my question about approval ratio was from your previous experience… if you can give me any idea
If the case was received on April 11th the 15 days would be from April 11. I am not sure how you are getting 2 different dates. April 15th might be the date notice was prepared and sent to you since Premium applications are first informed through an email and then by mail.
No idea about approval rate since this data is not made available to public.
@Anonymous It’s true that the email receipt says the case was received on 11th April. Does that mean that i can get Approval till 26th April.
My attorney says USCIS will start processing after 15th May.
I think moderator of this forum is a fake and fraud person, every time I raise a voice against fraud..my comment is removed.in that case, I will assume you support fraud and will report to us agencirs
Banker,
Remember the time you were posting hate comments against a particular region (before the lottery results were out). As a result of that, all your comments are moderated. After review they are posted on the forum, but don’t appear immediately.
Saurabh, was there anything wrong I posted come to usa and do the research…word by word and line by line everything I mentioned is true.
If they do something wrong..u do not see issue…but if I highlight the same it’s an issue..right?
Banker,
You can highlight the issue w/o naming a region, right?
If you post that all Telugu people are crook b/c they do … then I would have same issue as w/ someone who posts that all Indian people are crooked b/c they do …
See the comments about multiple filings, fake resume etc they all stand in the community. But do not target one community, religion, country etc.
If you can’t see the difference and want to continue down the path of hatred against a community, then this community is not for you. There are other places where you can go and vent your anger.
Allright last comment from me, I am going to publicize this website. You will get good hits but for the reason you support fraud and do not wanna highlight people doing frauds.thanks and best wishes
banker,
This blog was created for people to help one another. The world is not perfect, there is always someone who tries to break rules… We are a small community blog to help students and professionals in their journey to study or work in US, we are not a media blog to discuss about religion, country, a sect, etc. You have a ton of places on internet to raise awareness on your concerns, maybe you can start your own blog to discuss such things. Let’s not get into fights or blame a community here, lets try to share and help each other…
Banker,
That’s your discretion. But as full disclosure to do remember to tell everyone that your comments were moderated b/c you were continuously targeting and abusing Telugu people.
Good luck w/ lottery!
@banker,
tell me where you came from . I can give 1000 example where your people misuse the authority. you cannot generalize looking at few data points.
For example: There is a region in punjab where every family in the town have atleast one person serving indian military. So that population is biased. you cannot generalize that every punjabi is a military person.
Many Andhrites come to USA because they have lot of exposure even from Childhood. My nephews are already planning to write SAT and study here and they are in 9 th class now. We encourage them to come here as everyone know that there is lot of exposure here than in india.
Andhra was considered one of the top states who clears IIT’s, AIEEE’s, BIT’s every year. @banker i guess you are frustrated that you and your region people are not getting enough attention . Try to make your community and start helping each other. You will achieve what andhra people are achieving in few years hopefully.
Non-AD/PP/Vermont – April 21 no news for attorney. Are there still chances?
I read people getting mails for RP already since couple of days. Does this mean USCIS already sent out all emails for PR?
i am a Non-AD/PP/VT,checked with my attorney BAL GLobal,per themthey have not heard any updates yet for me.Although they say,until they receive rejection package still they see chance……but i am pretty much sure,we r done here for PP and it’s just consolance.
This time again it’s proved..USCIS allows unfair practice to win the game and genuine candidates have no hope.I will create a petition to expose all such fake universities and consultancies..await my update soon.
Dude. I know you are frustrated. Last year I was exactly in your situation but the fact is USCIS legally allows multiple petitions filed from different employers. You and me cannot do anything about anyone until USCIS changes this rule and publish it on their website.
@banker,
Taking about Genuine Candidates , you say you are genuine right. Lets make a debate buddy. I am Advanced degree holder , so my view is all Non-AD people are not to be given preference. We paid fees and we struggle to get degrees. Non-AD does not do anything of such sort. Most of them join some companies and try to come to USA .
If you argue that you are genuine because you apply only one application. I will argue that all non-ad are not to be given any preference since they do not even have a advanced degree at all. We paid 30-60k to get our degree and we are to be considered genuine.
As per multiple H1’s . Few people might be misuse the loop holes but there are many genuine candidates who use it wisely. My friend got offers from 3 companies ( top level) . He cleared interviews and got offers .
I guess AD/PP game is over not the non AD/PP
PS: I am a AD/PP
@Lost Hope,
My lawyer said yesterday that she was only receiving emails for approved AD/PP and that she would begin receiving emails for Non-AD/PP later this week.
I dont know, just keep getting different information from all sides.
@Debbie What do you mean by “My lawyer said yesterday that she was only receiving emails for approved AD/PP”
I don’t think USCIS started approving any of the applicant. Probably your attorney might be receiving emails for applicants picked up in lottery…
@First Time,
Yes, thats what I mean. Emails with case numbers, but only for AD/PP. She said that she expects to receive emails from Non-AD/PP later this week and next week.
It just sounds weird to me because I read people Non-AD/RP already getting their receipt by ordinary mail. So how how my attorney received emails only for AD/PP?
@Debbie Premium Processing mean USCIS will process the selected petition within 15 calendar days…
Believe or not USCIS sending receipts for AD/ Non-AD/ PP / RP/ all together. i guess 3500 a day which means USCIS will keep sending receipts till 15th May than from 16th May USCIS will start processing Premium Processing Petitions.
AD / RP / Vermont, got a call from my employer this morning saying that the checks were encashed.
I received a receipt number EAC…… AD/RP/First try Does that mean that the application was picked in the lottery?
Yes, congrats!
Thanks Debbie.
Also to everyone out their waiting for their notification:
I have been under major stress lately because of this lottery system. Hate the abusers of the system and especially the ones multi-filing. The system in its own is extremely broken and needs a fix to weed out the issues the process has. I am not asking to raise the number but certain checks are necessary. The quotas are Regular (Bachelors and remnants of Masters quota), but where does a PhD go? Is there no incentive for the time toiled behind the degree as compared to a Masters or a PhD? Nope there is is not. Of course there is O1, EB-1, EB2-NIW, and I of course you have not looked at the eligibility criteria. Its steep. I personally do not know a single person who has an O1 in my vast PhD social group, which has very intelligent and smart folks, to whom I better not even compare myself.
I have a PhD, non-stem (although all my courses are stem based, my department refused to budge to apply and change the program to Stem :/ ), and if this had not been picked I was very much out of the country. Unfortunately there are absolutely no jobs in my field back in India (it is still developing and I am kind of a fresher for that yet, lacking much needed experience). So this would have meant starting a fresh after having have spent 8 years working to get my coveted degrees. A major dejection and a downer if you think about it. Not to mention added responsibility of a dependent who even after massive experience cannot work because of visa status.
For all those who have viable options other than US, keep the spirits and head high. I cannot be in your shoes but I can attest for one thing that has pulled me through these years in my tough times: Hard work counts. No matter where you are and what you are doing. Do not give up. No matter what. Repeat. Do not give up. Keep moving forward!
I hope all deserving folks make it!
Regards,
Jughead
Jughead
I received a receipt number EAC…… AD/RP/First try Does that mean that the application was picked in the lottery
Yes. It’s through the lottery, but it might take a while to be approved.
Check the status of your application here: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do
Hi,
I am newbie, kindly advise when did you get the receipt number after picked up in lottery or before, when i am checking with my employer they saying there is no receipt number will provided until application picked up in lottery, is it true??
Regards,
L0v
AD/RP/VT – Was just informed by company that my application is picked
Hi Friends,
Currently i am working in Company A. i have applied H1B NON-AD/RP On Company B. waiting for H1B Update.. now i am getting another offer to work in Australia. can i go with that offer now.. if My H1B Got Selected and approved can i come to USA..
My Question here is . I have applied h1b with current working company as A. if my H1B got picked and going for Stamping.. will it be any issue if i show currently working in Australia and current company is new.
Should i come to India to attend Visa Interview or can i attend visa stamping in Australia itself..
Please answer my questions..
Your can resign and work in Australia as long as you wish and need to come back to India for H1B stamping once its approved and before petition expiry
Friend,
Once you are ready to appear for stamping, check w/ US consulate in Australia about their policies on TCNs. If you have stayed in Australia for a while and are considered a resident there, then you can appear for stamping in AU. If not, you will have to go to India for stamping.
@Saurabh look at the post by @Anonymous
“I guess USCIS California center has started approving Premium Processing I129 applications. Since USCIS sent out receipt notices for premium processing on April 11,with 15 days SLA they should be starting to approve the cases. Below are 2 examples I came across.
WAC1613351743
WAC1613351745
This doesnt mean its an end to PP/RP. They are doing in batches so it will take time. I request DO NOT lose hope. Stay calm and good luck to everyone.”
what do you think about VT Center
FirstTimer,
Like others have mentioned, it is not possible to know whether these are cap-subject or cap-exempted petitions. Unless you know the person who is the beneficiary of these petitions, its all speculations.
Official start date of PP is May 16, but it is possible to get it approved anytime b/w April 11 and May 31.
Thanks @Saurabh. Do you have any idea of approval ratio from your past experiences…
I am first timer and got picked up in VT Center, just wanted to know if there could be any problem or not…
FirstTimer,
Stats are not available, but AFAIR most of the petitions that run into issues were the ones filed through consulting companies.
Thanks once again @Saurabh. Thank GOD my application was directly filed by my employer… i am safe at this side… 🙂 still fingers crossed… getting stressed day by day.
this time all multiple application even from different clients/employer selected in lottery will surely get RFE and finally rejected this is what i got information from my attorney they are very strict this time they just want to discourage multiple application they know how fraud is taking place, for one example USCIS will ask interview schedule date and also recording of interview , they are going for in-depth , friends be prepared for worst
lol it is never gonna happen
Got confirmation from Fragomen that this will be the case…
Multiple applications isn’t fraud. Its person ‘s capability to get multiple offers from different employers.
Get your fact straight brother. Here you are pissed of because many people are doing multiple applications, but what you wrote absolutely not making any sense.
It’s laughable to think that the USCIS would ask for anything to validate that the company actually interviewed said candidate – what would that prove?
I assume your employer recorded your interview?
Why should a candidate be punished for legitimately obtaining offers from multiple companies?
Both original poster and your comment are laughable. While its true that USCIS isn’t going to ask for interview recording and Ganesha is probably trying to spread a rumor. At the same time, your comment of candidates getting legitimate offers from multiple companies is also a joke of the year. We all know how these offers were obtained. There are tons of such consultants who take advantage of the visa situation and people with lots of cash and desperation go this route.
Is it so? Did USCIS made a personal call to your attorney?
USCIS should make a rule of the same first and publish it on their website letting everyone know prior to the filing date
@Ganesh,
you know what i heard, they are going to consider your college of graduation , degree and company you are working for. They will also conduct a written test (like IIT, AIEEE) and give weight to each of the above categories.
You will also need to pass grammar test. Please make sure you start from Parts of speech tagging.
Hi I am Shivram.. Applied Non AD / RP First time. So far no info on my profile..
Have anyone got Confirmation receipt today?
No I am waitaing for that , just let me know if someone got picked with NONAD/RP
I`ve been still waiting too..
How can i know that my employer really submit my file to USCIS.
I still didn’t get any E-mails or Documents from attorney or my employer.
Can you please let me know what questions or what proof i need to ask to my employer?
nanzo Alam,
You can ask for Fedex Receipt first. Not all of them share the receipt and tracking info, you may ask though. Usually receipt numbers are shared with employees.
If they say you were selected in lottery, you should ask for H1B Receipt copy. If they say you were not picked in lottery, you need to ask them for reject notice from USCIS.
Unfortunately there is no way of knowing until if your attorney sends you the rejected notice when she/he received some time in June/July
Is it True that this year process is much faster than last year??
Surya,
It is very relative…on a high level, they have done lottery earlier this year by few days…For the processing time and wait times, only time will tell.
Guys, any updates on AD/RP?
Can any one explain this… just got an update email from USCIS
For two weeks after premium processing resumes for H-1B cap-subject petitions, USCIS will not use pre-paid mailers to send out final notices for premium processing H-1B cap-subject petitions. Instead, we will use regular mail. USCIS will be doing this due to resource limitations as we work to process all premium processing petitions in a timely manner. After the two week period, we will resume sending out final notices in the pre-paid mailers provided by petitioners.
Read update on H1B 2017 updates page for details.
Hello All !
My Name is Ketan and i apply for H1B first time, i apply under Non-AD/RP.
How can i know that my employer really submit my file to USCIS.
I still didn’t get any E-mails or Documents from attorney or my employer.
Can you please let me know what questions or what proof i need to ask to my employer?
@Ketan,
You can only ask for Courier Receipt, which will show your attorney address and delivery address at either California or Vermont offices.
But you wont know what documents were actually inside of the courier package. Sorry.
Hi,
Did any of your attorneys receive any notification for regular processing.
Thanks in advance
Any one from Tech Mahindra received case numbers?
Just got an email from employer saying that the check got encashed! Regular processing.
Is your application NON-AD /REGULAR??
Friends of Mine NON-AD/RP received snail mail receipts to respective attorneys.
Hi everyone!
Has anyone with premium processing, non- advanced degrees heard from the lottery? Any response- yes or no- is helpful. I am trying to figure out if USCIS has issued any responses at all.
Thanks, and good luck to everyone.
Yes, NON-AD/PP is started since last friday, but still going on
you can wait until end of april ,good luck!!!!
Yes, we just heard from the attorney today. Non AD/PP
Non-AD / PP / Vermont, no response from attorney so far.
Yes, I have heard my case is selected on 12th of April – Non-AD/PP/CA
H1B process is killing, while they did lottery on 9th..don’t know why they keep everyone in dark.Ideally they should have allowed everyone to check online instead…unnecessary suspense.
Hi @banker,
At 1st I also thought it was necessary all this suspense, however after looking at this forum and some other forums, I ended up understanding why all this suspense.
Serious employers spend resources and time to bring foreign talents. People go through the interview process and accept the terms and salary to be sponsored. Before people even get their visa processed they are already thinking about transferring employers.
Of course there are a lot else on this game. Maybe if candidates were more fair there wouldn’t be all this suspense…
Just my thoughts…
Agree
@Banker
So true! By passport number plus some other personal details should be enough. Just like for GC lottery. So silly.
Guys any news about NON-AD/NON-PP (regular processing)
when can we expect lottery status mails?
Heard some started receiving….non frm TCS though 🙁
ohhh really… i dont think tcs has any plan to inform the associates anytime before june 🙁 its a long wait
Even if TCS receives the lottery communication updates would be shared to the associate’s only after June. Need to have lots of patience and All the Best for the results.
I got this from my attorney FREGOMEN:
“The cases that I have been receiving are the Master caps filed with premium processing. We shall get email notification when a case is filed as premium processing.
I would say we should be getting the next batch of the Bachelor’s cap premium processing filed cases. ”
You think its true?
I am currently working for a company A , and it is processing my L1b and I am due to attend L1b interview at the end of May.
I also got my h1 filed this year with an employer B and waiting to here on my case status(Non-Ad/Regular). Will it ok if I attend the L1b visa interview while I wait to here an update on my H1 status.
Case 1: If L1b is a success then what would be the impact to H1b(In case if H1 is selected in random and being processed).
Case 2: If L1b goes for a denial then what would be the impact to H1b(In case if H1 is selected in random and being processed)
Any suggestions?
Thanks a ton in advance
If your H1 application gets picked up in the lottery and you leave the country for L1 stamping while your H1-B petition is pending with the USCIS, then they can still approve your H1-B petition but surely rejects the change of status from L1 to H1. They will ask you to go for consular processing if you wish to change your status from L1 to H1. This would be true in both the cases (Irrespective of your L1 stamped or got denied). If you want to change your status from L1 to H1 without having to go for consulate processing, you may have to stay back in the US until you get to know the lottery result and a decision is finalized on your H-1B petition from USCIS.
I am on F-1 in US. My H1-B Picked up in lottery. i want to know if my H1B Approved will i get change of status from F1 to H1B or i have to go to Councillor Processing for change of status.
I am not sure if I completely follow your question. But if you’re asking whether you need to visit the US consulate in your home country for the change of status from F-1 to H-1, then yes!
You re-enter the US as H-1 holder and not F-1. It doesn’t automatically change to my knowledge.
@Aadi are you sure that i have to go back to my home country for Councillor Processing to get change of Status…
Any Expert Advice ?
FirstTimer,
You should ask your employer if the H-1 was applied w/ COS or consular processing. There is an option in form I-129 where they have to mark this. This will give you an idea whether it will be approved w/ COS or consular processing.
When your employer file for an H-1B petition with USCIS, he would have to request for a change of status from F-1 to H-1B on your form I-129. If he requests it and you didn’t travel outside the United States, then you will get your change of status approved from F-1 to H-1. Whenever you plan to leave the country and re-enter, you would have to get your H-1B visa stamped. The change of status gets rejected only if you travel outside the United States when the application is pending with the USCIS. This rule applies for any change of status petition that is pending with the USCIS.
Anyone got selected from Infosys ?
Would like to check on this one…!!!
Not yet. GI team won’t update that easily.
Heard that NON-AD / REGULAR PROCESSING CANDIDATES STARTED RECEIVING RECEIPTS.
Is this true?
@Jack, from what I understand, Regular or Premium has nothing to do with emails. Those are randomly sent to attorneys. PP or RP is for later stages.
@Maria
But then till when to expect receipt for NON-AD / REGULAR PROCESSING TO COME IN?
MAY 15TH?
@Jack, if your attorney did not receive any email that your case was picked up in a lottery until April 29, I would say that means your case was not selected. I am not talking about getting a visa, just being selected in lottery.
@Maria
Why is april 29 is the deadline. I thought there are hopes for NON-AD : REGULAR PROCESSING TILL MAY 15
@Maria,
PP has something to do with emails as well. Not just the later stages but also the emails are supposed to be sent to PP’s first as the total processing to PP’s should be done by May end. If they do not categorize pp and rp at the beginning, they would not make sure they will complete PP by may end
@Jack, I am talking about emails from USCIS to the attorneys. USCIS is sending emails since April 11 (around 3500 emails a day). So by April 22 they should be over. This means, if your attorney did not get an email (and a case number) by that time, you did not win a lottery.
Note that April 22-29 is not official. It will depends on how emails USCIS was able to send a day. Maybe one day they do manage to send 3500, maybe next day they can only send 2000, so you have one extra day.
Hope I am clear.
As for May 15, I am pretty sure that’s the day when USCIS would start processing SELECTED PREMIUM petitions. It has nothing to do with Regular process.
@gg,
I dont think so. From what I am reading online, RP petitions were getting emails with Case Number last week. And this week I still see PP petitions getting the emails with Case Numbers.
So I am pretty sure its random.
USCIS does keep a truck on which petition is PP after this process, and will begin checking PP cases first.
But I think emails are random. Whoever has more experience from other years can confirm or not…
Maria,
RP will never receive email. They will always receive snail mail. Why will USCIS send RPs email when they are not making that extra payment of $1225.00
@Saurabh
So why I am reading in this forum that RP people attorneys are receiving emails?
People are lying?
And $1225.00 is to get your petition processed quicker, not to get the email…
People comment as experts without knowing all details.
Fact is that only PP cases receive notification in an email as well as a snail mail, for RP cases all attorney gets is a snail mail.
Maria,
People are wrong if they state that their attorneys received emails for RP. Paying 1225.00 gives lots of benefits – faster processing and email updates from USCIS (not tracking but real updates), just to name a few.
Can you point me to a post where someone has mentioned that their RP received email update. I would love to follow-up more w/ them on this.
It seems that any Non-AD/RP get receipt yet?
@Saurabh..
So realistically .. or from your experience.. What would be the deadline to know if their application is picked or not for AD/PP case ?
Sai,
It is difficult to put a date as USCIS becomes relatively efficient w/ each year. A good symptom would be how many people are reporting PP receipts on blogs like this.
Official deadline is May 16, but I guess it should be all done way before that.
Thanks Saurabh..
Tough luck this time..
Congrats to all who made it this year 🙂
Non – PP Game Started GOOD LUCK.
PP Game over.
Where did you find this info?
How the hell you know this?
Your name is truth but statement is lying
I can understood you are very curiosity about your result . See there is no partiality for PP and RP Except time line. Don’t give false statement in forum. If you give the statement after April 29th… I indeed. Best of luck for your profile picked up in the lucky draw.
Hello Everyone,
I have been closely monitoring this site for over 3 years now, every year the last week of Mar is when I would check to see if some comments or rumors were floating around and then in the first week of Apr for the lottery to be complete and then again to see everyone commenting on here regarding their status.
I graduated top of the batch work for a top 5 consulting firm and regardless of the shortcuts to H1B I took the legal route filed 1 application through legitimate employers every year. I went back to school last year for my MBA after I did not make it last year and for some of us if you are willing to take the risk financially it is something you guys can look into. There are other countries too Singapore and Canada to name a few, your long term goals can be a reality in these countries too. It is very subjective and I am no know it all to inform you guys. My company did receive my receipt this time around and given what I went through every year the anxiousness and pain, there is joy at first but then it is mellow. Hope is a good thing although frustrating it is something surreal when there is light at the end of the tunnel and patience is indeed a virtue.
As for others rotting here every year, looking for every shortcut to get a H1B for personal reasons, the american dream and the lamest of them all – dowry, you guys are opportunists and as long as the system is corrupt there will be opportunists. I would appreciate if you can ask yourself if you are moral and doing the right thing, we do it back home and yet we have branch our immoral’s wherever we go. Hope is a good thing for you too, maybe by reading my comment you would be more opportunistic and get into a legal firm and make it right. Hopefully you will come forward with a comment like this one in the coming year or so.
Thanks.
you are talking about morality right. You need to think back why you came to USA. Why not stay in homeland (india probably ) and give something back to your home land where you were born and raised. You do not have ethics and morals . If you have had chances you would have applied as well.
By the way will you pay for my Education if i don get my H1 ? Nah right, yeah got it. keep your mouth shut and keep your thoughts to yourself.
Not to say this but you are absolutely wrong. Because of multiple applications, the chances have become slim. The garbage that was created in the home country is been spilled over and making everyone think twice before choosing US as the career choice. Yes, all the people would have gone back to their home country unless the people wouldn’t have over-exploited the system as they are doing now.
@HB,
A good candidate will not go out of this country what ever the reason may be. Good candidate will always be in a good company. Even if you(a good candidate) do not get H1, he will be back in his country and will be back on L1. Do you know for a fact that L1A greencard processing is 6 months for India ? where as E1b is taking around 8-10 years (sometimes more) for indians ?
So if you are a deserving candidate , you need not bother about anything anymore.
Non AD,RP, Vermont center h1b got picked up.
@Hary Congratulations Harry
Harry,
Did you get receipt?
Want to look at the update
Hi All
anyone in below category got selected?
Non-AD/RP????
Good luck
Any news about AD/RP/VT?
Hi Guys, I am in the Regular pool (Master from Europe). So what does mean AD RP VT? and NON AD PP / RP? Is RP=Regular pool?
When they start the lottery for Regular pool_
Thank you,
good luck !!!!
@Mat; AD means you have Masters in USA, so you are Non-AD. PP = Premium Process, RP = Regular process. VT = Vermont office, CA = California office.
The lottery was made for everyone on April 9.
Now we are waiting for results. There is no fixed date, but from what I read USCIS should send emails to ALL the people who won the lottery. Doesnt matter if you are AD, Non-AD, Premium,Regular.
If your attorney did not receive an email from USCIS by April 22, it means your case was not picked up in lottery.
Maria your concept is wrong. Sometime they Don’t send emails but still their applicant got picked. I didn’t received any email from USCIS but 3 checks got picked from my account. so it means they got picked in lottery.
@Muhammad, how many cases you know that this happened? I just want to be realistic about it. In my case I have to know if I was picked up in lottery as soon as possible, because I have deadlines for my other visa and work authorization… so sooner I lose hope, better. I cant afford to wait until September 30 to get my original documents from my attorney with a rejection.
Hey Maria,
I’m Non-AD/RP/VT, are you sure if my check doesn’t get cashed by friday I’m basically done? Do you think they just started cashing RP checks this week or it’s almost done? This is my second time applying and I’m very nervous.
Thanks
@Alex,
Friday 22 is not an official day. USCIS is sending emails since April 11 (around 3500 emails a day) to the attorneys for all selected cases. So by April 22 they should be over. This means, if your attorney did not get an email (and a case number) by that time, you did not win a lottery.
Note that April 22 is not official. Maybe last day would be April 23 or 24… It will depends on how many emails USCIS was able to send a day. Maybe one day they manage to send 3500, maybe next day they can only send 2000, so you have one extra day.
I am not trying to make you lose hope. but in my case I need a decision as soon as possible (either YES or NO), because I have deadlines for my J visa and EAD (Authorization to Work), which should be renewed 90 days before expiration. So yes, clock is ticking!
Hi Mat,
you are non-AD ( AD’s are only Advance degrees= Masters done in US). PP stands for Premium Processing, while RP means Regular Processing- your company should be able to tell you did they pay additional 1225 $ for premium processing- which means you’ll find out results faster, but that does not increase your chances to get picked in the lottery:
So, you’re either non-AD/ PP or non-AD/RP
Actually, I think a master from Europe can be equivalent to a master in the US. So Mat could be AD-RP.
Also Maria, the RP don’t get an email receipt, only by mail. So even if you don’t get notified by Friday 22, you still have a chance. For the RP, a big part of us should know in the next 2 weeks, according to my attorney.
Don’t give people bad answers without knowing.
@Madms
People are commenting they are RP and their attorneys received an email from USCIS with a Case Number.
Can you explain me that?
I don’t see any update except for some on the forum. this is my second trial and I am really panicking.