Many of you who have applied for H1B Visa for fiscal year 2014 might be wondering regarding the H1B Visa processing times. Some common questions are like below:
- What is USCIS Regular Processing time for H1B Visa 2014 petitions ?
- Is there any SLA for USCIS to process the H1B Visa 2014 petitions ?
- What is the processing time for H1B petitions filed under Premium processing ?
- How has USCIS done historically with H1B Processing Times ?
- Where and How can I look at the average processing times for H1B petitions ?
Let me take some time to address some of the above most commonly asked questions around H1B Visa petitions processing times and how USCIS has done in the past. If you have already received a case number for your H1B petition, you can read this article: Understanding H1B Visa Case Number, Track Status
What is USCIS Processing time for H1B 2014 petitions filed under Regular Processing ?
Well, the typical adjudication (decision making) time for H1B visa petitions filed under regular processing by USCIS can range anywhere from 2 months to 6 months. There are cases where the decision was mailed by USCIS in less than 2 months and there are cases where USCIS took much longer than 6 months too. Every H1B case is different and the time taken depends on various facts and factors tied with a petition…
Is there any set SLA for USCIS to process petitions filed under H1B 2014 Regular processing ?
There is NO set SLA for USCIS that stipulates them to adjudicate a H1B petitions filed under regular processing within certain amount of time. So, you would just have to wait for USCIS, there is nothing you can do. Unlike, USCIS has SLA for premium processing H1B petitions, but it comes with a cost.
How long will USCIS take for H1B Visa 2014 Premium Processing petitions ?
USCIS has a standard 15 calendar days SLA for premium processing petitions. Typically, it starts from the day USCIS receives the petition and they issue a case number. But for FY 2014, due to expected high volumes they have pushed the premium processing clock for H1B petitions to start from April 15th. So, you can expect a response from USCIS on your case by April 30th. It can be a decision or an RFE, if something was missing. Read article: H1B Visa Statuses – Approval, RFE, Denial
How has USCIS done historically with H1B petitions processing times ?
Again, as mentioned above, it has varied from 2 to 6 months. The current national average for processing times that USCIS publishes on their website is about 2 months and it seems to be varying depending on how busy USCIS gets with processing at a particular time. You have to remember that the reason processing times can vary a lot is because USCIS constantly receives other H1B petitions that are not part of FY 2014 quota, which are extensions and change of employers, cap-exempt petitions, etc. that they would have to process as well. If some of these mentioned are filed under premium processing, the priority changes from USCIS perspective.
Where can I look at USCIS processing times for H1B petitions ?
USCIS publishes the processing times on their website. The only trick is that that, you have to watch for date that processing times correspond to…All you need to do is select the processing center and it will show the approximate processing times. You can check at here at USCIS website
You can check out some of the processing times at our H1B Visa Tracker. Don’t forget to add your case.
What has been your experience with USCIS processing times ? How long did it take ?
Any one from TCS who is still awaiting the SELECTED mail from FDFU ?? Majority of associates have got the selection mail whereas for others its still pending..any idea how many more lists will be published ?
Reciepts are still being generated. I got mine today. Dont loose hope.
What’s the number?
Congrats! Would you mind sharing the receipt number? The first 5 digits..?
We still have not got receipt number. We will get it from our employer only by end of May or during June.
@selected : u r from which location and ur ISU plz ?
Any one from TCS who is still awaiting the SELECTED mail from FDFU ?? Majority of associates have got the selection mail whereas for others its still pending..any idea how many more lists will be published ??
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Hi Saurabh,
Is there really a waiting list this year? If that is so,has the USCIS made an official announcement about the same? The whole thing is so hazy.
Has anyone come across any such news as to when will the waiting list come into play.
So many unanswered questions..:(
No, there appears to have been no official announcement about a wait list this year. It looks as though they were a lot more communicative and transparent in 2008.
At this point, all we can do is wait. I doubt they will go as far as to announce anything in regards to a wait list at this point.
AC,
There is always a waiting list. However, I don’t think it is published anywhere. IMO, they select few extra petitions and issue receipt numbers to them. I have not come across anyone who was issued a waiting list number (since 2007).
Anyone from Accenture got any updates?
Nope. RMS said, you can raise a request after May 15th.
today, RMS sent mails to all applicants. Few got selected in lottery
Hi Every one
atlast i got mail from employer yeasterday…..that i got selected in lottrey…….
May we know that when did ur employer get the receipt. Please share
Hi all,
I got selected in the lottery.But at the time of applying H1b ,i did not send the degree certificate.After 15 days I submitted the degree certificate to employer.Does this leads to RFE?
Please reply ….
Please reply for this
Regarding RFE,
USCIS will issue RFE only if they need that document. As your employer already has the document now, they can respond to it.
Does anyone know what order does the USCIS process RP applications? I understand RP apps are taken up only after PP, but I cant understand the logic in their selection.
I randomly tried some numbers before and after my receipt no (WAC1313451xxx). Many are approved before and after mine, but mine is still in initial review. I also checked for WAC1313351xxx, (i.e. same no, but entered on the previous day) and it is also in intial review. Are they processing as per last name / first name or randomly picking up? Is it possible that they are bypassing apps they have potential problems with to scrutinize in detail?
Hey bhagwan!! Is H1b ne dimaag ka dahi kar diya!! First the excruciating wait for lottery results and now this.. I’m AD/RP/CSC
dude ….. give it a break. The average wait time is 2 months.
I called USCIS today and after waiting for an hour, he checked my status in the system. I was not on the “system”, not sure what exactly it means. So, i asked if it means i am not selected in lottery and the answer was no it does not mean that. He said by 15th may your petitioner would either get the receipt or the package returned. Not sure if he meant that receipt would be generated till 15th or not.
If someone else also got a similar reply, please share the same
Hey can u plz tell me if u filled under RP or PP ?
Hi,
Did you talk to the USCIS people as employee or employer ? did they say as May15th ot June15th , if it is may 15th , only one more day ?
I am also waiting for the receipt no.
Ohh so candidate can call USCIS directly????
I am under RQ/Rp.
I called and specifically mentioned i am applicant and not employer, but he still checked the system for me. I was ready to hang up if he said that he would talk to employer or attorney only.
They said May 15th and this is what is confusing me as well. He mentioned everything by may15th and then in the end he said petitioner should surely get either the receipt or returned package after may 15th
Sahil
How did he identify you???
Using your passport number ???
Pls reply
1-800-375-5283. They asked me for
Last name
First name
Date of Birth
Company name
Also the IVR prompted me for the EIN(employee identification number) before i could talk to the representative.
Hope it helps and share your experience
My emlpoyer have filed the H1b for me. I’m doing job in IT in indian company. Can you please tell me whether I need to give company name where I’m working now or company name from where I got client letter. Also tell me what is EIN.
Even I want to know my visa status as my company will not update me unless they know the results of all the applicants. It may stretch to July August for my company to update coz they will wait till last applicant either get approval/or rejection.
I don’t have any information, neither my petition number nor anything else. Please tell me will USCIS persons can find my petition number using passport alone??
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks
I have also called uscis, but they don’t provide me any information and told me only the employer can get information. Tried again, same with an other representative.
Which numbers do you use to get through IVR? I don’t get the step to give the EIN, think this is the problem they don’t give any information.
Finally got e-mail from my lawyer saying my petition has been rejected. I was RQ/PP/CSC. They received the notice via mail. It feels really bad, but when all is said and done, the show must go on.
Hi Nancy, sorry to know that.
But what do you mean rejected? Did you receive any RFE? What was the Time line on this? Rejected in Lottery or after being selected in Lottery? Thanks
Hi Pkaiser,
No what I meant was my package has been returned. My lawyer received the notice and he sent me an e-mail regarding the same. I was never selected in the lottery.
Awww Gee! I am so sorry.
I was wondering since they started processing some applications now they might also be sending out rejections or something. >.<
I am sure this is for the best. You have an alternative plan made out I hope.
RP/RQ/CSC
My employer gave me receipt number last week, when I am checking the status, its in initial review with following message :
On April 2X, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.
Can some one please help me to understand what this means ?
FYI- Last time i traveled out of US was in Feb 2013
H1BQuery,
Wait for the status to change to something else or ask attorney to follow-up w/ USCIS.
My packet has been returned yesterday finally, I am AD/PP/CSC….My employer got an email this morning from attorney saying that my checks and application are returned yesterday by mail.
Mine (RQ/RP/CSC/WAC13143XXX) also moved to PostDecision Acitivity today with below notice , but w/o any confirmation on acceptance/reject .Any guesses on accept/reject if the status moved to postDecision so soon.
On May 14, 2013, your notice I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was processed and mailed to the address on record. If you have not received it within 30 days of May 14, 2013, contact customer service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move while your case is pending, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.
there is a 50 % chance it was rejected.
Is it some previous data? or probability theory (50:50) :)?
It is simple probability.
The tracking system has been acting goofy.
I should have said that its 50% chance approved.
Surprised to see that got approval for non-premium application in 5 weeks
Post Decision Activity
On May 13, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
Can I know your last name first letter please.I am waiting for my approval I am reg
Congrats San Ch .. can you please provide your 5 digit receipt # .. also info like RQ/AD and the different stages of ur process? like initial review ->RFE -> decision?
EAC1314252XXX
RQ/RP
Initital Review->Post Decision (I check it everyday but still not sure if it went to Decision yesterday)
Congrats !! My wife’s case is also RQ/RP with case number EAC13138xxxxx but still no movement.. not sure in which sequence USCIS is processing the case..
if you don’t mind sharing, are you in IT and related to consulting?
Intial review means they doing background check and document validation on your application and it vary for each application so don’t worry.
I got approval on april 22 for non premium. :0 :0 it’s not surprise for u. I am AD/RP/CSC
Lucky you..
Post Decision Activity
my is RQ/RP withing 2 weeks i git below msg
On May 13, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
Hi guys,
I’m very sorry for everyone who didn’t get selected in the lottery, especially if you live in the U.S. already.. This sucks!
My case (AD/RQ/VSC) has a receipt notice of April 15th and though I know that the guideline for processing is two months, I have noticed that the vast majority of cases (~95%) within 2-3 days of my receipt number (EAC131365xxx) have been processed with either approval or RFE. I’m still in initial review. Anyone else in this situation? What could be the reason? They do seem to be adjudicating cases chronologically so not sure why mine is just sitting there.
*AD/RP/VSC
AD/RP/CSC, WAC13132XXXXX (means it was processed April 12), still in Initial Review.
Mine still in initial review, been more than 3 weeks now
when im trying to access my case follow msg comes:
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
it was in inital review stage last day.
anyone have the same ?
same with me . Till yesterday it was showing initial review and this morng changed to above message .
same thing for me from today morning…
I lost the H1B lottery in 2008 and went back to school to get a PhD. It’s my 2nd attempt for H1B now, and bingo, there is lottery again, and I am loosing again… screw US!
Well what is your PhD in? There are certain things that are meant to and not meant to happen in life. And even if we dont understand the reason why, God has the best plan laid out for us.
Perhaps a better opportunity waits for you elsewhere. Don’t know if you know this but Gandhi was suppose to be a lawyer in South Africa. He had set up a career and everything, yet left that to follow a better purpose. You never know whats good around the corner.
Hard luck. Try for O-1 visa if you have atleast 5 scientific publications !
If you get a job at a university (or non-profit) they can apply for cap-exempt H1-B. Then you don’t have to worry about the lottery.
Hi Friends,
Can you please clarify one doubt?
Even though i have selected in lottery process my employer saying that we didn’t receive your receipt. but law firm updated case number in portal. and law firm saying that they have forwarded receipts to employer. but employer not responding on this. what could be the reasons for doing like this? can you please share to me.
Some employers do that. They hold on till they receive results of all applications they had filed. Some update every week. all the best. Latter happened to me.
I hava applied for h1b from a company in USA. Out of nowhere today my exsisting company has suddenly decided to send me to the US for A short stint of around 6 weeks to the US, though on. B1 visa. What are rules regarding a b1/b2 visa. Can I legally work in USA on this visa. My primary reason would be to gain some Business knowledge there.
Will this have any affect on my other petition, just for clarification these are two distinct companies.
On a B1/B2 visa you cannot work for and get paid by a US company.
On B1 you can conduct business for up to 90 days, such as attend a meeting/conference, go to job interviews, meet clients and provide consulting services. All of this must be tied to your company that is based outside of the US, and they are the only ones who are allowed to pay you.
In short, you cannot be paid by a US company on B1.
Only extra money you get is for your day to day expenses like hotel, food and stuff.
At immigration make sure you don’t say ‘Work’ as your purpose of travel otherwise you’ll be flying back on next flight 🙂
Dude,
B1/B2 is a tourist/business visa and by law, you cannot work in US on tourist visa. If found you ll be listed and the prospect of your future visas will be jeopardized. However, on some newspaper, I heard that there is a company called Infosys based in India and they use to send people on B1/B2 to work in US without the knowledge of USCIS. A man from that company blew the whistle after his managers didn’t treat him well and it became a news. I wouldn’t encourage you to do so. Rather, ask your company to wait till your H1 gets active on October 1st and kick the work at that time. Your reputation and profile is more important, if I were you.
I agree with both the above answers and another point you need to remember is POE and visa interview for B1 and anytime you enter US.
Never say you are gonna work (assuming thats true) on B1 to POE officer and VO. It will be direct rejection of B1 visa at the consulate and deporting at POE.
Your employer will be able to guide you.
Hello fellow readers,
I came to know from my lawyer that there isn’t any wait list cases. All the lottery selected cases were notified and the pending cases should be considered not selected in lottery.
For more clarity read the excerpt from the following website http://www uscis gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=f537eff29cb6d310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
“If USCIS receives more petitions than it can accept, USCIS will use a lottery system to randomly select the number of petitions required to reach the numerical limit. USCIS will reject petitions that are subject to the cap and are not selected, as well as petitions received after it has the necessary number of petitions needed to meet the cap”
approval email : 30 April
approval notice in mail: 13 may
thts a long wait.. nways congrats dude!!.. pls let us know ur 5 digits of receipt # and also AD/RQ and PP/RP.. thnx
WAC13134+++++
AD.. was RQ later moved to PP
thnx dude.. tht helps
Looks like unpicked packages have started coming back..
whoever reported so far, all of them seems to be AD people..
Hey,
Anyone who had paid to their company for their H1b filling, what ur employer are saying ?Are they returning you the total money back or 50% or like that.Please help and share.My employer is saying he wont return 2000$ as lawyer fee.
Lottery is over Not selected.
They are not going to refund anything. The filling fees that the company was suppose to pay to USCIS will be refunded to the company, now the lawyer fees cant be returned, the lawyer did this part of preparing and sending the paper work, you had bad luck and thats it.
Hi Anyone, Most of the employers are charging for Lawyer fees as they get everything back other than the lawyer fees, but the fees should not be more than $700-900. He is charging you too much for lawyer fees.
Thanks.
Hey Suggestion,
Thanks.Yes and at the time of filling he said big lawyers don’t take 1000$.They take pretty high.
And SO m looking people from some other company who are in same situation and how much their lawyer are keeping money??$2000 seems pretty high.
A fee cant not be estimated my friend. Lawyer differ their fees by their own discretion. I paid my lawyer $1,500, it all depends of who your lawyer is. I would call the firm that your company used and ask them directly how much were the lawyer fees. If is different from what your company says then you have a problem.
Remember to keep all your emails for security purpose.
You are an idiot if you paid $1500 for H1B visa petition application… or you do not know what else they have charged for… there are several things involved.. sometimes the lawyer charges for degree evaluation… or from this year, if you are filing from a new employer, employer e-verification etc… the fees for the lawyers are and should be less than $1000 and that includes the reputed lawyers…
My employer dint charge me anything for the filing. They said that they have 100% profit terms with the client and would take a small sahre from my salary when ill b employed. Don’t know how can you guys agree to pay to a employer when you have all the right skills and a handsome experience.
Sorry but paying should not be a option.
That’s my vision
they are taking money from your paycheck! that is illegal
Paying commission to the company from salary is the worst thing that can happen. Get permanent with the client and show your company how a H1 person can be a super man 🙂
Re: Employer refund
If your employer has taken money for you for lawyer fees and you agreed that it was for lawyer fees then probably you cannot (and probably should not) do much as it was part of your verbal/written contract with them. However, if an employer has taken money from you as a security deposit, you have a right to ask for all of it back.
If you are in USA, follow up the email with a certified mail asking for the money back and a threat to complain to USCIS and pursue legal options. If you don’t hear from them, you should at least inform USCIS.
Typo…I mean “from you” not “for you”.
I totally agree with “In Sanity”. You should consider complaining USCIS through ‘USCIS info pass”. With this option, you can find nearest immigration officer at your place and discuss the issue. You will get your money back or your employer will be under scan from USCIS. Make sure that you do it legally and be honest.
If you are not selected in lottery and you dont have any further business to do with employer. Tell him pay my each cent back or I am reporting you to Labor department because its not legal to take any money (Not even attorney fees) from employee related to H1b. He might cough up few extra hundreds. Good luck
WRONG, Company is not required to pay lawyer fees, therefore if the applicant verbally agreed to pay for the lawyer the company does not have any responsibility.
http:/ /www.uscis.gov/err/D2%20-%20Temporary%20Worker%20in%20a%20Specialty%20Occupation%20or%20Fashion%20Model%20(H-1B)/Decisions_Issued_in_2009/Jul062009_02D2101.pdf
Check page 5 of this case. It says “…..except that the deduction may not recoup a business expense(s) of the employer (including attorney fees and other costs connected to the performance of H-1B program functions which are required to be performed by the employer, e.g., preparation and filing of LCA and H-1B petition)..”
2000 for lawyer fee? that’s ridiculous
my employer said its around 700$ for me.
may be it depends on lawyer
What, how much did you pay?
Ideally it should $2250 for H1B application and around $500 for lawyer.
you should be getting back money worth all the checks which were sent to USCIS.
I called GI team now.. they said ur application got selected in lottery. but ur status will get updated in AIMS after 10 days. All the best 🙂
Congrats Got selected_infy
when did u call last time & what did they say ?
Guys,
My package was returned yesterday . Thank god I was not picked in the lottery.
AD/PP/CSC
why you applied in first place then?
Well that’s the way you say and just move on.. what else can I do?
All its me again.
This is to thank everyone here for support. I have been contributing from the start.
Employer has just been notified by lawyer that my package has been returned.
Accordig to employer, there was some letter to effect that “not selected for cap”
I was AD/PP/VSC
Its a sad day and Emloyer is even more worried.
My opt extension ends in Dec.
Good luck all.
Sorry to hear that bud.
Best of luck in your future endeavors.
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Just to let people know my attorney just confirmed she got my packet back. RQ/RP/CSS. Disgusting- USCIS CASINO
I’m sorry to hear.
What is your field of work?
Hi ,
I just checked my status on USICS site . It shows
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
Anybody who have come across similar message.
Please let me know . I fall under RQ/RP/VSC
Thanks.
wt is your first 5 digit of ur receipt no..
It could be they are updating ur case…
Yes, I did get the same message for two days right now, I received an email and a message that my case was changed to RFE, then I tried to check my status it gave me this message “At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case”. I called the USCIS they said there is a glitch in the system and they are fixing it, but the officer told me, wait till you get a letter from the USCIS within one and half week and call us again.
I am RP/AD/CA
wht is ur 5 digit receipt number after WAC?
I am also getting same message.
my case status changed to RFE on 1oth May and now getting below message.
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case.
wht is ur 5 digit receipt number after WAC?
For all those who are waiting.
We are all aware that pckages are now coming back meaning ALL data entry and receipt generation is over.
The focus is obviously shifting to the waiting list( about 10,000-15,000). Any new receipt entries are most likely from waiting list.
One fact is we dont know how they decide who gets to waiting list. If anyone has info, please share.
Guys please report if you get package back Or otherwise.
Do they notify if you are in waiting list??
I am AD/PP- still waiting, No package back ,No waiting list notification??
People one the wait list were most likely chosen at the same time that the lottery was conducted. They just kept an additional 15,000 or so applications to account for what they expected the rejection rate would be.
Either way, it is a completely random selection, a bit like a second lottery among the non-initially selected applications.
Packages will not be returned before June, so it is still too early to assume you are one the wait list. As far as I know, USCIS has not said they would notify wait listed applicants yet this year, though they did so in 2008. I might have missed such announcement, however.
Is there anyone who themselves or anyone they know got their status changed to RFE and then immediately to Approval within like 3 days?
It happened to my case. My lawyer did not receive the RFE yet, neither did he receive an Approval in mail.
Hi buddy could you post details as to dates and your case type? like RP/PP? That might help us in figuring it out. Congratulations if it worked out.
My case id AD/RP/VSC. I saw the status changing to RFE on May 7th and it said that the USCIS sent my representative a detailed RFE notice on the 7th. I checked my status again last Saturday and it said that my case has been approved on May 10th.
My lawyer never got the RFE notice and obviously never responded to any RFE on my case.
I remember some PP cases changing to RFE and then immediately to approval on the same day. Do you all remember any examples like this or may be my brain is making stuff up?
Congrats Buddy.. i hv also seen few ppl comment on this forum about RFE and then approval in about 2 hrs the same day..
Thanks man! I hope you are right.
But the only thing that is worrying me is that the status change from RFE to Approval took 3 days for my case.
Dont worry.. b happy ur case is approved.. hope for gud..
Hi, I am is the one who post the question about RFE and it changed to “At this time, USCIS cannot provide you info about your case…”. I am RQ/RP in Vermont. Today (05/14) I checked it again and it changed back to RFE but the date is different “On May 14, 2013 we mailed you a notice abour RFE…” (before it is May 9). May be the system of USCIS is ok now. Hope it helps!
Just wanted to know in your case it changed to
initial review -> RFE -> message to contact NCSC -> today back to RFE.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
Even i am in similar situation. Till yesterday it showed initial review and this morning i checked and happened to get Contact NCSC message.
Not sure exactly what’s the issue.
The same thing happened with my case too. On May 9, when I checked my status it said ” On May 9, 2013 we mailed you a notice about Evidence…” On May 10 it changed to “At this time, USCIS cannot provide you info about your case…” and today when I check it says ” “On May 13, 2013 we mailed you a notice about Evidence…” I agree with you that there maybe a glitch in the system and that is why the May 10 message was showing but does it mean that USCIS has sent me 2 RFEs…one on May 9 and then again on May13??? Spoke to my attorney and he has not received a notice yet.
Hey can you guys tell the first five digits of ur receipt no and also if any of you are from RQ/RP
Hi All,
Anyone from Infy got their AIMS updated today? I am from RCL B’lore.
I called the GI team last week and they said that “Congratulations your application has been selected in the Lottery”. 5 days prior to my call, i got a mail from GI team that not to call them since they are receiving the receipts and they will updated AIMS in REAL TIME.
I am confused very much why it takes them so long to update the Receipt number even after confirming me that mince got selected. Is this what they call as REAL TIME??
Typo mistake… ***Mine
HI,
Same story here…i am also from RCL
Siva @ TCS Hyderabad
Hi, This is Siva from TCS. I got an email saying I am Selected in Lottery.
They are releasing the Lists on weekly basis it seems.
Till now 3 lists are announced & 2 more lists are there. Dont worry.
This is correct information.
Please wait until the end of June.
Dont forget that in 2008, when H1s are closed on April 1st only &
the RQ receipts are generated till June 2nd.
So, there are more coming. keep up the hope.
Good luck to all.
🙂
Are you sure we have 2 more lists…? I almost lost all my hopes, never thought i was this unlucky…:(
Are you sure there will be more 2 lists in coming days.
Okay lets wait . Wish for me guys let me get through this..
H1blottery I ve been seeing ur posts in the last couple of weeks. . you will get through. all the best
After waiting so many days, heard good news from my HR that I was picked up in lottery.But yet to receive receipt number.Mine is RR/RP.No idea about center.
Thank all for your support and information.
Congrats!!
Got the much awaited news of the year!!! Selected in lottery :)…..
Much relieved..Many folks from TCS have got selection mails today.. dont loose hope guys.. I jst wish everyone to be selected irrespective of company, country and profession!!!!
Hi ,
From whom you got mail.
It’s a numb feel. Not sure if i feel happy or sad. I got thru the lottery.
This forum has kept me very busy for the past 1 month. Thanks.
RQ / RP.
Congrats to all TCS folks..
Its true that you will feel empty after waiting for something so desperately and finally getting wat you wanted.. Congrats, i am still waiting…:(
Don’t loose ur hopes. You will get thru. All the best.
got through in lottery. my gl informed me. my hearty wishes for the deserving hearts waiting for h1b.
Got selected in Lotterry…..
Yahooooooooo got mail from employer……………
got selected interivew…..
TCS guys,
Can you oblige us with a count of your department (if applicable), how many applied and how many got selected in lottery?
Thanks
BOA – 330/586 are through
Remaining are Pending
Good count!!
Congrats to All TCSers!!
Do u mean BOA- Bank of America…
A single account applied for 586 persons….. Is it???
out 30 ppl got 22 ppl selected..in my project….
keep hopes every one is getting…..
God is great all the times…pray god hopefuly every one will get
Anybody from Infy got receipt number in aims today ?
Nope.
No update in AIMS.
No update in AIMS
Few ppl got today as well… In my account most of the ppl already got it.. we are few waiting with hopes 🙁
I lost all hopes…good luck to all who got it..
3 months back, I had a very nice offer from a good company.. But didn’t join because of H1b. Now, lost both.. It’s all reset now. 🙁
Don’t loose hope dear.. until said done. everything is for good reason.
I dont understand… how can those people receive today when US is night..
it could be that their US team sent to India team yesterday or before..
which Unit??
Mine is updated in AIMS..
Which unit and DC??
chennai FSI
i called last week and i was told i am selected.. aims got updated few hrs back only.. there is no order .. my receipt number is before my team mate’s number but his aims was updated last week itself..
Did u call GI team before, what did they say ?
@Nope, Congrats..when did you call GI team last week. Can you share the 3 digits are 13-xxx ?
Called last Thursday.. 3 digits are 139.. AIMS got updated yday..
I don’t know of any one from MFG Chennai getting an acknowledgement. Please post here if I’m wrong.
These AIMS team doesn’t give proper updates. They have a template and keep posting the same. Why cant the fellows update if our applications are rejected. They can check if the application fee cheque is processed with the bank right
anybody got recently receipt number?Please tell me till which date we can wait…?
Even I m waiting… Any timeline …
Thank U all for the valuable information on this site. My Special to Kumar and Saurabh.
My H1 got approved today.
thank you All once again
correction My Special Thanks to Kumar and Saurabh.
Plz give the recipe number and some details if ur employer. Is it a small firm or a large one
Oh sorry u wrote approved..dint read that it’s ok n congratulations
Receipt # WAC131335XXXX
Congrats Vini.
If it is possible, can you please let us know whether it is AD or RQ and PP or RP
Regards,
Raghu
@Vini,
Congrats dude..
If it is possible, can you please let us know whether it is AD or RQ and PP or RP
@Harry and Raghu
Mine is AD and RR
@Harry and Raghu
Mine is AD and RR
Thank You!
Hey Vini, another question, did your status change abruptly from Initial review to decision today? was it in Initial review till yesterday or was there any othr activity?.. ur response is very valuable for most of the ppl awaiting approval.. thnx in advance
Hi guys,
can we still hope on getting the receipts for H1b selection.
As per previous analysis where the lottery took place in the 2008 the results announced till 2nd of june and the rejections started. So we can expect same in this year as well.
Whats ur go………..
I think this time the Uscis has been too quick with their proceedings be it sending the ack receipts… To the approvals. So as per my employer and attorney they are done with their bit of sending acks and have moved a step higher. They are sending the approvals now n no more ack receipts. Somewhere I read the rejection rate would b high n looks like it was this year!!! B practical guys n move on dint just stick to h 1 think create and innovate. All d best god is with each one of us and will help n shoe us the way to move forward. Don’t just stare at the close door divert your vision towards the open one and move forward.
Spell checkers for u 🙂 it’s don’t n show rather than dint n shoe
I am still waiting response from my employer Sapient. Just wanted to know whether its me only or is there any one else as well who is waiting for response.
Finally got selected in the Lottery.. !! Loads of tension released.. 🙂
All the Best to everyone here…!!
@ TCS_H1B_Intezaar
Can you please tell us notice date and first 5 digit of receipt number..?
Not yet received the receipt number and any other info from employer. Just the update that got selected.
when did you got to know that you got selected, means when the employer mailed you and when did they got the update…….
You are from which location in TCS and from which account ?
Retail Domain… Pune… got the update today. Employer might have got it earlier, they updated us today.
From last few days there are no messages that they got picked. Everyone is reporting that their package got returned. That is discouraging. My attorney said check is not cashed so should wait couple of weeks for a final answer. Is there anyone whose application got picked in the middle? like waiting list?
I am RQ/RP/CSC and do not know whether to wait or not. Maybe I should get back to work 🙂
Guys please tell me if we can still wait…my package is not returned yet…
Nazi G, where are you when one needs you 😉 ?
Neel, you can wait. But whether that would impact the outcome is a different question.
Hope for the best, expect the worst.
My employer told me that they filed 20 received ack for 17, and dint get for 3. I am amoug the three people whose ack dint come. He also said that he believes now there will be no more acks coming in so I better should apply to some university :(.. On the other hand Illinois state university did not accept my form saying that I am Late for this season and should apply again in aug for the Jan term. No good news on career front so I would b starting cooking blogs and would start painting for my house. 🙂
Just married so I think god wants me to stay at home for some more time :)..
Hey,
Anyone who had paid to their company for their H1b filling, what ur employer are saying ?Are they returning you the total money back or 50% or like that.Please help and share.My employer is saying he wont return 2000$ as lawyer fee.
Lottery is over 🙁 Not selected.
Moderators,
Is there a way to find out this person’s email address? It is our responsibility to report anyone who is using illegal ways to get the visa.
The fact that they were not selected and not able to get the refund is a good punishment
As far as I know only paying for the visa by the beneficiary is illegal, paying for the lawyer is not. Unfortunately companies like Iamonh4’s are “smart”, they know how and where to find the holes in the system…
From his post it sounds like he paid the training, petition & fraud detection(ironically) fees as well. All these need to be paid by the employer.
Who gives out the correct email address anyways.
Finally…I got an email from my attorney today saying my H1B is approved for 3 years.
I haven’t got the receipt till today and i completely lost my hopes and was looking on other options .I am AD/RP/CSC.
All the best for the folks who are still waiting ,Hope you will get some good news too.
Wow, you must be happy man in the world!!
Do let us knw about the 7 digits after WAC, if u get hold of ur receipt..congrats dude!!
Receipt no. please…
wac1313152xxx
Do you know what the actual approval date was? (I assume before you heard from the lawyer?)
RQ/PP/CSC
Finally got news from the attorney that my package was returned.
Finally can stop waiting.
Still want to say best of luck to all in waiting.
I’m sorry.
What status are you currently in?
@Rac, thanks. I’m applying from UK and it looks like I’ll stay a bit longer here.
So sorry Jeff.
Not having to wait any longer is a positive.
What field of work were you in ?
Hope your employer would be willing to apply again next year.
@gbav: thanks. I’m a software engineer. Yes, luckily the employer is happy to do it next year.