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USCIS H1B Visa 2014 Regular Processing Time? Premium Processing ? FAQs ?

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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 ?

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Satheesh Kumar Ilu, commonly known as Kumar, is the founder of RedBus2US.com. He is an Immigration and Study Abroad expert. He holds an MS from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He studied, lived, and worked in the U.S. and Singapore for nearly two decades, and has traveled to over 25 countries.

   

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  1. Is there any one from Deebecon got their H1b approved?. I was told that my petition was approved but they not giving the petition papers now. It look like they will send the approved papers only after I join/be on their payroll. Is this normal way of doing it?

    Please share your thoughts….

    Reply

  2. Hi Saurab,

    I just found out that my H1B was approved. However, the notice date said June 25th 2013. Apparently my lawyer thought he had informed me but he hadn’t I emailed him today and that is how he sent me a scanned copy of the approval notice. My question is what will be my next steps?

    I was on OPT that ended January 2013. I had to leave the US in February but my employer kept their word and filed for my visa. I know that I have to go to Barbados to do my interview but I don’t see any experiences being shard on this site for that consulate.

    Is it the same process for each consulate? Also, what am I to receive from my lawyer before I make an appointment or go to Barbados?

    Thanks,

    Ehjayl

    Reply

    • Approved…Yay,
      The process is more of less same, but you should check out the consulate website in Barbados to be sure. You will need employment related documents, 797, copy of LCA, I-129 from your employer. They will be able to provide employer related documents as well (if required).

      Reply

  3. Hi Gurus,

    I am not sure if my earlier query is visible to everyone.

    Issue:
    I am in a situation where my H1B Petition was Approved last year but not yet stampped thru Company A in India. Now I have resigned Company A and moving to Company B. I do NOT have the receipt number nor the copy of the approval notice with me. I will be joining the new company next month – unfortunately, without getting the Approved H1B petition details from the current employer.

    Now, my questions are ..
    1. Can the new employer be able to file cap exempt petition for me in this situation?
    2. Is there any way to find out the receipt number from USCIS/some other source to facilitate the new H1B cap exempt petition with the new employer?

    Thanks in advance.

    Reply

    • See http://redbus2us.com/qa/8230/h1b-petiton-approved-later-withdrawn-cap-exemption-or-not

      but you might need the receipt number.

      Reply

  4. Hi All,
    Pardon my ignorance. But is there a way to upgrade H1 petition to Premium Processing without contacting employer .

    Reply

  6. Hello! I am EAC13146500xx/RP/RQ/IT/Consultancy/EC and got approval on 15th July.
    From recent experience, how much time it take for the documents (i797, etc) to reach the attorney?

    Thanks……

    Reply

  7. Hi

    My case number is WAC131395**** and it was in IR , from past 4-5 days site is showing some other message it says
    “At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.”

    Any Idea ??

    Reply

  8. Hi
    My H1 petition was filled in 2007 and got approval till May-2010.I travelled to US and returned before 2010 staying for only one year. I have changed employer and now my new employer is trying to use old expired H1 petition to get H1 visa again for me to go and work in US. Can a h1 application filed in May-2007 be renewed in June-2013. How long is H1 visa valid. Please help me understand this

    Reply

    • An H1b petition is usually valid for 6 years. So ur current employer can file a cap exempt petition if you have not used up all the 6 years. The clock starts at the time you start working in US on H1b.

      Reply

  9. Mine is WAC131425XXXX and is still under Initial Review! RQ/RP
    Has anyone from KPMG or the Big 4 got their approval decision just yet?

    My work is supposed to start on October 7th and I have a 1-month resignation notice.
    Any idea when I should approximately get a decision?

    Reply

    • If this gives you any comfort, mine is wac131435****, and is in IR since Apr 8. I will suggest upgrade to PP if you are time bound to start, resign etc.

      Reply

    • Hi
      My application is in same series WAC131425***** and its in IR since April 8.

      please let me know if receive any update. i will do same for you.

      Thx

      Reply

  10. To those people who ask the processing time and complain the pain of waiting,
    I just want to say. If you don’t want to suffer, please upgrade to premium process and pay the money. I hate waiting, so I pay it and I got my approval after 8 days upgrade.
    If you want to save money and complain again and again, I would say 3 words to you: YOU DESERVE IT!!

    Reply

  12. It seems EAC13-139-52XXX is the slowest moving series, more than 3 months have passed and no update till yet..!
    This wait is too much to handle… 🙁

    Reply

  13. Got RFE on June 25 th. don’t know what the RFE was and if it has it been responded..
    The wait is killing me… Don’t know how long it’s gono take… I hav also registered for masters and hav to pay my tuition in a few days. Should I do premium processing now or wait for a little longer? Hope I get to know the desicion before my classes start…
    EAC 1314653***
    RQ/RP

    Reply

  14. The number is EAC13142***** , however no update since April 8.
    The wait is killing.
    And I am trying to tell myself , saying ” Patience is the KEY”..!!:)

    Reply

  15. Hi Saurabh & All,

    I need clarification on below question.
    My H1 was approved on 16th July and I have H4 extension application is with USCIS now. If I get H4 extension approval after 1st October. Will H1 petition be invalidated or do I need to convert back from H4 to H1 COS.
    Thanks!!

    Reply

    • Radha Krishna Siripurapu,
      It will not become invalid. Your status will change to H-4. You can move back to H-1 either through COS or entering US on stamped H-1 visa.

      You can withdraw your H-4 extension after Oct 1. When is your current H-4 I-94 expiring?

      Reply

      • Hi Saurabh,

        Thanks for your response.
        I appreciate you taking time and responding to each and everyone’s question.
        My H4 I-94 is expiring on 10th Aug.

        As mentioned earlier – my H1 was approved on 16th July and I applied for H4 extension on 9th July.

        I have two options left with me now to remain in H1 status , I need your help in choosing best one –

        1. Withdraw H4 application after 30th Sep if its not approved by then.
        2. Send an H4 amendment letter to USCIS to extend my H4 only till 30th September

        Reply

        • Radha Krishna Siripurapu,
          Is your COS approved or not? Can we put all questions in 1 chain instead of starting new chains.

          Reply

  18. Guys,

    Any update on EAC1313853*** Series. As from April 8 onwards it is in status Initial Review not sure if anyone in RP got the petition approved with this series.

    Seems they lost this series:(

    Reply

  19. Guys,

    Mine is in EAC1313853*** from April 8 onwards it is in status Initial Review not sure if anyone in RP got the petition approved with this series.

    Reply

  20. Folks one more weekend passed waiting, congrats for those who got their approvals last week. People who got their approvals last week please pen down your case number series in XXX13xxxx**** hiding their last 3-4 digits along with their case info like RP?PP, MS or Regular. This will give hope and more info for people who are waiting.

    Thanks

    Reply

      • HI IBMER..i am too from IBM and my case is also in IR..my case number is EAS131435**** and type RP. Are you from SAP?thanks.

        Reply

        • Hi ,
          I am also IBMer and my case number is WAC131395**** and it was in IR but from past 4-5 days site is showing some other message it says
          “At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.”

          Any Idea ??

          Reply

  22. Dear All,
    I am filling DS-160 application right now.
    I am travelling with my wife and one kid. I filled one DS-160 for myself.
    On “Thank you” page there was option for filling “Family Application”. Should I use it? Or should I complete separate DS-160 for my wife and another one for the kid.

    Thank you in advance.

    Reply

    • Hi Sergey,

      If I remember correctly last time when I filled DS-160 I used the ‘Family application’ to fill my Spouse details.

      Reply

    • Hi,
      can you please let us know which location you are going for interview. and about DS160 too. as i need to fill same next week.
      if possible please provide email Id, will take it offline.

      Reply

  23. Hi Saurab,
    I am planning for VISA stamping along with my family (wife & kid).
    Question is –
    We have registered & taken a marriage certificate at village panchayt where marriage taken place. They had given in a A4 size printed form certificate where we usually get it in xerox shops. They Panchayth officer wrote the names and dates with pen and sealed it with govermet stamps and added in their books as the marrige held in that village.

    Will it be a problem while in visa interview as it is manully written by hand in a normal printer form?
    Please advise whether i can proceed with this or not?

    Thanks
    Babu

    Reply

  25. Hi Friends,
    Here any one from Infy and got approval for H1B. My case(# WAC131385****) status is still in IR.

    Reply

      • Oh nice to hear mate. Congrats…But don’t know the logic of picking/processing the each case. I am still waiting to hear…are you from HYD STP or from other DC?

        Reply

        • IamfromInfy,
          Your H1B case status has Approved directly or got RFE before. Could you please help with your reply.

          Reply

          • I dint get RFE thank god it got directly approved…give me ur email id…i will mail u n we can discuss on monday

          • My emp id: 103393. Hope this is suffice to get my email I’d. Instead of providing email id in public forums. Will discuss on Monday in communicator. If possible you can provide ur emp number or ping me directly on Monday.

          • Hey guys, did you get to hear from your employer after your petition got approved? has it moved forward?

    • Hi,

      Congrats everyone who got approval. USCIS is doing it in random?…or is it the bulk processing by the company name wise or receipt notice number wise… ? Any idea anyone…
      mine Still in IR, case series is WAC131415****.

      Reply

  27. My friends have started getting approvals. I am still on Initial Review, Apr 8th submission. I have not submitted client letter, since I changed my client just before I filed H1B. I have been working on L2-EAD since last 2 years. Will I get a RFE for client letter?

    Reply

    • Still waiting,
      They may ask for the client letter or approve it w/o it. There is no set formula and depends upon the adjudicating officer’r review.

      Reply

  29. Hi Saurab,

    My H1b was applied through a US based company and it got approved. When i see documents sent by my company, i could see that my year of passing of graduation is mentioned as 2011 where the actual is 2007.

    Will it cause any issue in my H1b Stamping?

    Reply

    • errorinpetition,
      It shouldn’t. Which document exactly contains that information? AFAIK, 797 doesn’t have graduation year. Is it I-129?

      Reply

  31. Hi Saurabh,

    I have received RFE for offer Letter and or Contract letter.
    I am not sure how complex this RFE is .
    I am not sure how should i reply.
    Does it it necessary to mention the period for the employment or contract.
    Not sure how my attorney will reply to it.
    Kindly guide.

    Reply

    • Hemant,
      The contract usually contains start and end dates. Do you have a client? If yes, then they would have issued a client letter.

      Reply

  32. Any updates on EAC131415**** series……. Please share your updates on 139/140/141 series if you or any of your friends have any updates from EAC.

    Reply

    • Mine is EAC13142 series, got rfe on july 5th for education evaluation and replied by my attorney as well, waiting for status change..

      Reply

    • Thanks guys,

      Lets keep updating the status, I feel that if we can keep posting regularly w.r.t the service centers and movement of applications as per their trend that will help a lot for many aspirants like us.

      Saurabh can you please suggest if we should have a separate thread for discussing only these things

      Reply

      • H1b_Aspirant,
        I am writing a new article on the interview process which can be used for that discussion. Until then, you can discuss it here or any other post. There are few stamping blog posts already existing.

        Reply

  33. Any idea when EAC131465**** will be approved… i got receipt notice on Apr 8… Does any one got approved in this series. ??

    Reply

      • Mine too EAC13146506** ……few in this series have got approval …not sure why not others …..mine is still in IR …appl date 8th april …IT background …any one sharing same situation for 13146506** series ??

        Reply

  34. Hi,

    My H1 filed by company A has been approved, is it possible to transfer my H1 to company B and start working for it from Oct 1st.

    I got mixed feedback, some suggest that i should be working for atleast 2-3 months before we can transfer H1 to another company.

    Thanks,

    Reply

    • Vad,
      The new employer can file a cap-exempt petition for you even prior to Oct and mention a start date of Oct or later. It it not mandatory to have 2-3 months payslips when it has been filed prior to Oct 1.

      Reply

      • Hi Saurabh,

        Thanks for this valuable info. Just wanted to clarify a few things on this same topic:

        1. Company B can file the cap-exempt petition only after H1B petition from Company A has been approved by USCIS
        2. If the above is correct, what documents does the Company B need to file for the cap-exempt petition:
        a) Original Approval notice from USCIS
        b) Copy of Approval Notice
        c) Just the Receipt number of the filed petition

        Can you please advise on the above queries?

        The reason I am asking because I am not sure if employer A will share the original approval notice with the applicant fearing that they can apply elsewhere.

        Thanks for all your guidance and support here.

        Reply

        • H1 Waiting,
          Yes, only after A’s petition has been approved.

          Its best to have a copy of A’s approval notice. If not, you can still try w/ A’s receipt number and print out of online status showing it as approved.

          Reply

  35. Hey I know this has been asked before and a lot of ppl get angry if they see the same question again. But this is different.
    Since 19th June. the status of my case is “At this time USCIS cannot provide info”
    As i understand, an RFE or approval will be the end result. But it has been one month and the status has not moved. Is there anyone else with the same issue? Just wanted to make sure that this is a one-off case. Attorney has not received any documentation.

    Please let me know guys what u think might be the problem here.

    Reply

    • I do not think that you need to be worried for what other people think. Mostly it will be RFE. I think you will have to just wait for the status to be changed.

      Reply

      • The attorney checked and they said that there is a problem in the system. Some status are not showing any status. My question here is, if an RFE was issued, shouldn’t it have reached the attorney by now? And a friend of mine got his approval papers but the site still shows initial review… There are a few people who got approval notice after seeing this message. Do you think upgrading to premium processing will help in getting the status?

        Reply

        • Hi Mj,
          If the papers have been dispatched thay must reach withing 5-7 days to attorney.
          Upgrade to PP ,may help as yourattorney can directly call to the helpline and you can get the details of RFE on mail if any .Hope for the best.

          Reply

          • So it can be that the actual status is still initial review. Next week my employer will upgrade that status to PP. How long will it take to know anything at all. This is getting ridiculous

  37. Guys,
    just wanted to give some assurance and calm some nerves, i know i was the same until today. Finally got the application approved. It was on Initial review since April 25, got picked up on 17th and approved the same day.
    My understanding is, they have just completed the IR for the date of 25th April. If your IR or PP stopped date is after 25th April, expect some activity within the week.
    My # wac13131511**
    RFE and IR – 25th April
    Employer submission – 4th May
    PP restarted 17th July
    Approved – 17th July

    Good luck all!!

    Reply

    • I guess I can refute your assumption, because my Californian case is on inital review since April 18 and still no step further than that.

      Reply

      • im IR since April 8th, I read someone wrote that to this date , they’ve have checked all the documents once, who got RFE had the chance to submitt an RFE, those who didnt that mean their documents are ok and they are waiting for the processing.

        moreover all the acceptance are for IT and engineer so far, so business is for last , as I remember it was the same in lottery selection

        Reply

  38. Dear All,
    I just got my approval.
    WAC13138528** RQ/RP/Software Engineering

    This forum has been really supportive all this time.
    Thanks to all of you and good luck.

    Reply

    • I have one question.
      Do I need original I797 or not? Different sites say different things.

      Per my understanding it doesn’t have electronic form, so in case I need original my company should send it to me by some kind of regular mail ?

      Thank you in advance.

      Reply

  39. Hi Saurabh,
    My application for H1b got approved yesterday. I am working in India and would want to travel to US in October itself. Could you please let me know how early I can go for stamping?
    For others, series 139 has finally started showing activities, I am EAC1313953***.

    Reply

    • KN,

      U can go for stamping 90 days before 0ct 1st, i.e., July 1st.. July 1st is already passed, U can appear for stamping now
      Also U can enter US only before 10 days of oct 1st… i.e., sep 21st i guess

      Reply

  40. Hi,

    I would like to know if the h1b decision comes before oct 1st or it might get delayed till december or even next year. Mine is still in initial review and i might have to extend my current visa status which expires in november.

    Thanks

    Reply

    • It Depends on case to case (accompanied by luck :P)
      Normal Processing is 2 to 6 months…
      Lucky ones even get approval before 2 months…
      Hope U r in US and ur visa is valid till november, So u have ample time… Wait till september end and then u can think of ur current visa extension…
      However I feel that ur H1B might be approved before september or in september max
      Whats ur case number?

      Reply

  41. No news for H1 lottery result for long … Lost all hopes .. stop looking at this forum which I used to see 10 times a day since march till end June. Suddenly I got news my H1 is approved.
    I am numb now .. Don’t know how to react … No reciept number with me but it is confrmed.
    Best of luck for the people who are still waiting …

    Reply

  42. My H1 was approved on 16th July 2013 and valid from 1st October 2013 .As of now I’m on H4 which is expiring on 30th July hence I applied for H4 extension. My employer says that since H1 comes into picture only from 1st October so even if my H4 is approved before 1st October then also H1 will be my latest status. Is this true ?

    Reply

    • Radha Krishna,
      Is the H-1 approved w/ COS? Your employer is right if H-1 is approved w/ COS and H-4 extension gets approved before Oct 1. However, you will be on H-4 status if H-1 was approved w/o COS or your H-4 gets approved after Oct 1.

      Reply

      • Hi Saurabh,

        Thanks for getting back to me.
        You are very helpful.

        I have a question though. Incase my H1 is approved w/o COS and now if i get H4 approval before or after 1st Oct, 2013. Does that mean I loose my H1 completely or is there any possibility that I can convert back from H4 to H1 by applying COS.

        Reply

        • Radha Krishna Siripurapu,
          You don’t lose H-1 completely. You can go to H-1 status either by filing COS from H-4 to H-1, or enter US on stamped H-1 visa.

          Reply

  43. Hi Saurabh,

    I have one very important question.

    I came to US on 30th March,2013 on H4.
    My H1B petition was approved on 16th July,2013 but my H4 is expiring on 30th July so I applied for extension well before and is currently in process.

    Since I have H1 approved now…Can I withdraw H4 now. If yes, what will be my status from 30th July to 1st October,2013. If i cannot withdraw H4..what are my options to retain H1 status.

    Please respond ASAP if anyone have an answer for this.

    Reply

        • H1 & H4 Question,
          Do NOT withdraw H-4 extension as you don’t have any I-94 b/w Aug and Oct. So let it remain in process and withdraw it after Oct 1. If it gets approved before Oct 1, you are still ok as your H-1 will kick in from Oct 1.

          Reply

          • H4 expiry on 30th July, h4 I-94 expiry on 10th Aug. H1 approval date 16th July.

            My employer says apply for H4 extn and withdraw it on or after 30th Sep in case i dont get approval by then. My question is if I withdraw say on 30th Sep. Is the stay between 3-th july and 30th sep legal.

  44. I have been following the forum for a while and I am amused with the amount of morons we have here.
    Saurabh has been very patient in replying to everyone but believe me these morons are just wasting his time day in and day out.
    Same questions are repeatedly asked, why cant you just google before asking some question. Believe me google will bring you back to redbus coz it was already answered.

    There are some who know the logical answer but still go ahead and ask a illogical question. Come on guys, you are showing the world how dumb you are behind a pseudo alias.

    Then there are morons who ask what is a ZIP CODE, WTF man, I cant believe this crap.

    Reply

    • I agree partially. There are a lot of repeated questions that people can easily find the answer to from the index page but either really don’t know about them or are too lazy to look up.

      Regarding certain technical things though, like ZIP code and stuff, that is understandable. Because people who come from different countries have different systems there. For example we dont say ZIP code we say PIN for postal zone codes. I know that sounds similar to a credit card pin for its a different purpose there entirely. Just FYI.

      Reply

      • It has to be the attitude mixed with lazy ass! Most are ignorant and do not care about others who take out time and take efforts in answering these stupid questions. They do not respect others time and efforts.
        IMPO, I think this has more to do with culture, ignorance and insensitivity towards other’s efforts. Just coz its free we have all rights to seek help till we piss off the person helping us.

        Take “At this time USCIS cannot…” status message for example. countless times people have asked what does the status mean. Come on, it means exactly same what it meant for the other guy. You will not get any special treatment.

        Another classic example is “I got my approval, what now” ? what now? I tell you what now; you are ready to go to US, kick your managers ass, book a ticket and get on the flight god damn it. This forum is full of such posts.

        Dude! How is zip code technical? A person who will be in US in few months has not heard about ZIP code? Hard to believe.
        Google search “what is zip code” will give you the best result. Forums are no good, I was successfully able to troll him right here. I don’t usually troll but I felt he deserved it for his laziness or ignorance. Not judging the individual but his act! (irony is that your acts define who you are).
        OVER AND OUT!

        Reply

        • Questions posted here are open for anyone to answer and if you don’t want to for whatever reason, then don’t mate! Its not like they are forcing you to answer till you are pissed of now is it?

          Yeah some might be lazy and like I will state again, some might just be wanting to ensure that the info they got from other sources is confirmed. Yeah there are a lot of repeated posts related to “USCIS at this time..” Maybe they don’t logon as often as you and I, maybe where they are connecting from doesn’t always have a decent connection and they can only do it for a few while at work or something? There is more to this world and life than you will ever experience and know. And there is ALWAYS something you are ignorant about that the other person may have knowledge of or is better at.

          Tolerance is the way to progress. With peace and respect. If these posts bother you so much there is absolutely no effort in not logging on here at all or even going to some specific page. And yeah by judging the individual’s act and declaring laziness and ignorance you are by default also judging them and their circumstances from a mere 100 words posted here.

          I don’t know where you are from, but it seems that clearly you are very annoyed by these posts. My suggestion is ignore them or don’t interact and only interact with those that are genuine. Have a good day.

          Reply

    • I second that..Also few people couldnt understand if their peition is approved even the message in USCIS said petition is approved. duh !!!

      Reply

    • Lol
      Bang on bro!
      Another question ppl keep on repeating…do they process applications in random order? Look below, many hv msged tht theirs receipt is EAC WAC 1313 smthing..others in 1314 smthing are approved…still some morons keep on repeating the same ques..is it random..is it random or is it in series….mine is 1314 smthing..so I shud get my approval in 2 days…how the heck man..
      lol

      Just take it easy guys..Truth shall prevail soon
      Chill out

      Reply

    • I don’t know how many of you are aware of this or from where you are, but for a lot of these people H1B is a life change. Their future depends on this, along with their family’s. Their life savings are put inline here to fund the consultancy or PP or whatever. Not ALL are entitled lazy young buggers posting here without a second thought.

      If you don’t want to interact or answer them, just keep scrolling guys. Hardly takes a second more. You will only see more and more of such questions being repeated as more petitions are picked up. The nature of posts here is not going to change any sooner. But what can change is how we respond to it.

      If you help somebody today, genuinely, tomorrow they may extend the same courtesy to others remembering how once they were in the dark and now they know better. Simple as that.

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      • Agree to what you just said. Its irritating but should hold our nerves I guess. But it irritating lol

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        • Thanks buddy! I mean imagine what it must be for Saurabh who admins this forum with tonnes of posts going – “Hey Saurabh, Saurabh very important question, ” etc.

          Least we can do is help out a little if and when we can and if at all we want to. 🙂

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  45. Hi All,

    my receipt no is WAC1313951* got RFE 2 days back but dont know which additional info they want. USCIS just sent mail with status as RFE and no more info.
    My companyz system also it is not updated.

    How can i check what all documents are required for RFE??

    Thanks in advance!
    Regards.

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    • usually RFE mail should have the information what additonal docs they are asking for. Your employer or lawyer will get mail with the RFE, have to wait if it is a regular processing. Will not know what docs they are asking for untill you see the RFE.

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  46. Hey Saurabh/Readers, quick question for all of you.

    When my petition got selected for lottery my employer and attorney both got receipt copies. When my RFE was sent only my attorney got a copy. My petition has now been approved will both get receipts once again or only attorney?

    My attorney is out of town a couple of weeks so was curious.

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  48. Hi All,

    My petition is finally been approved yesterday: WAC-13137 RQ/RP. It was a long wait and thanks to the forum and Saurabh for keeping my hopes alive.

    All the best, guys!!!!

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  49. Hi Saurabh.

    My H1B got approved last week, but yet to be stamped. My employer told me that petition is valid for 3 years I need a US project, othervise the Visa will not be stamped (I need to wait for a US project now).
    I have received an offer from one of the Big4s for a US project (because of my H1B). My question is can I change the employer now understanding that H1B is yet to be stamped. Do I have any legal bonding with the employer.

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      • Technically speaking if you have approved petition, you are eligible to change your employer, and they will file cap exempt petition and visa once again. However you might run in an issue at the time of visa interview, because of this recent switch. If you have not signed any contract with your employer for H1B, you are allowed to move out without any restriction.

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        • Hi,

          I am almost in the same situation as Dinesh (Situation: H1B Petition Approved but not yet stampped thru Company A – Moving to Company B). Only difference was, my petition was approved last year . I do NOT have the receipt number nor the copy of the approval notice with me. I will be joining the new company next month – unfortunately, without getting the Approved H1B petition details from the current employer.

          Now, my questions are ..
          1. Can the new employer be able to file cap exempt petition for me in this situation?
          2. Is there any way to find out the receipt number from USCIS/some other source to facilitate the new H1B cap exempt petition with the new employer?

          Thanks in advance.

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  50. Finally my petition got approved. Thank God and Everyone in this forum and especially Saurabh for his work in this forum.

    Petition Type: Regular Quota/Regular Processing/Outside US
    Receipt Date: April 08 2013
    Receipt No: EAC131405xxxx
    Notice Date: April 19 2013
    RFE Status Update: May 24 2013
    RFE Replied Date: Jun 20 2013
    Approval Received Date: July 15 2013

    All the best for the all who is waiting and be patient & strong 🙂

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