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 ?
This year uscis seems like working very slow. Anyone heard n e news for 148 series in eac.
Do you think 50% applications are processed…
Same here.. EAC131485* series. It looks like most of the approved or RFE cases are premium cases. For RP I think it would take another month at least I guess. May be end of september…. who knows…. Hope it comes earlier than that… 🙁 I am just worried that if I get an RFE then I would have to wait that much longer after I respond to it and it is definitely not advisable to respond to RFE and convert to premium… That just ticks em off!! Honestly though, I have not seen too many rejections….. so hopefully it should get through??? Does any one know of any Denial cases?
Hi,
Yeah I have seen 2 rejections reported in this site. Can you please let me know is it true that it is not advisable to upgrade to PP after getting an. RFE ? U have been advised by friends or seen any rejections in these cases?
Hey Cd. IMO, most H1 cases get approved. The one’s that get RFE are most likely the ones where there is a consultant and they have applied for the beneficiary and they do not have a job yet and they have a 80/20 or a 70/30 split which has been agreed upon with the beneficiary. This is why a client letter would be required to show USCIS that they would not be job hunting after getting the H1B but rather have a job already which needs their prescence in the US. However, since the case is already under the scanner, just forcing them to “do their job quickly” within 15 days by upgrading it to premium by paying 1225 kind of ticks them off (this would be true if you were the person handling the case too). This is purely from what I have seen/heard from others, although there should not be any kind of direct impact and there is no legal advise which tells you not to do it. If you feel that you need it because you need to start working ASAP, no harm in doing it. So, if you have already done it, dont worry about it. You will be fine 🙂 sorry, did not mean to scare you or anything there… Hope things work out… chill 🙂
Hi AJ,
Thanks for the kind words and moral support. I am worried even though I realise I can’t do anything. Human mind can’t help it.:)
Regards
CD
🙂 dont worry… things will work out!! all the best 🙂
Hi All,
Is anybody still in IR in EAC1314554*** series? I see a few I129’s under IR as well few approved.
Anybody in same boat..:-(?
same here still in IR
Me Too EAC1314551
same here..
Hi All,
Thanks everyone a lot for the support and hope.
Finally my H1-B got approved on August 8th 🙂
EAC-13.138.5.050.2
RP/RQ IT
Indian
All the best for the people who are still waiting…
Is it approved in AIMS also ? When would you get the status updated in AIMS ?
Hi Infy Guy 1, May I know did infosys gave recipt numbers befor u got approved mails or u know the recipt number only once AIMS team sent approved mail?
@Priya, I got receipt number before only. Once the petition was submitted i got receipt number. Now using the receipt number given in AIMS i checked at USCIS website and found that it is approved.
AIMS is still showing “ackw received from uscis”.
Hi Priya,
You will get your receipt number in AIMS once you got selected in lottery. So if you are not seeing your receipt number then please contact GI team and ask them about clarity.
It would take 20 days approx to get updated in the infy system.
Hi John Infy,
Can you tell me where to check the status in Infy system? Is it Dashboard?
Search for AIMS web app in the intranet.
Haven’t you ever accessed it before? :S
Hi Me24m Infy,
Check AIMS in web apps.
hi all, i got update on my h1 petition from USCIS on Aug 9 and its approved. thanks for being a wonderful community that tries to help others in tough time and good times, both.
my petition details:
RQ/RP/IT, 9+ yrs of exp
EAC-13-145-5xxxx
Congrats … 🙂 U mean EAC 13 145 51*** or 52*** ?
🙂
its EAC-13-145-52xxx
Hi ,
Has anybody in EAC1314450*** got any updates. Mine is in IR since April.
Hi , My case is approved just now . case number WAC1314351***. mine is RP/RQ. But due to some problems I don’t want to go US this year. Next year after Jan only I am planning to go. ( I can manage my employer in this). So, Can I go for stamping in Jan-2014? or Is it required to go stamping before this year October?. please suggest me…
Go anytime you want but before your petition expire ..
H1b_Approved,
You can appear for stamping anytime during petition validity period. However, always carry recently dated documents whenever you appear for stamping.
Wanted to understand how much time it will take from Decision to Post Decision Activity. Is I797 receivable is part of decision or PD Activity.
Hi All,
I just got update that my case got approved after RFE.
my case AD/RP CSC ,
wac131325****
Receipt : April 8,
RFE : May 9 ( Specialty occupation )
RFE response July 29
Approved : August 8
I have been following this form since Jan. it gave a lot info and details
Thanks All and special thanks for ( Saurabh )
And good luck for whom still waiting !!
Ihab
Hi Ihab, what’s the specialty occupation you applied for?
hi andre,
i am a full time web developer for mid size company. and they want more detailed job description about what i am doing in the company.
thanks for replying! i’m so worried right now coz I got RFE for Special Occupation as well… congratulations on your approval. Still working on my RFE, hope I get approved too.
Hi All,
Need help urgently……..pls help.
My petition is approved, but company doesn’t have any US project currently. I just have the receipt no# and the company denied to provide I-797 docs until I go for Visa stamping. I have an excellent offer from another co in the meanwhile for long term project in California. Not sure if I can use the same petition and do the H1B transfer. If I resign, I am uncertainly not going to get I-797 docs.
Can somebody please help? Is it really possible to join another co.?
Firstly, Force your current employer saying you atleast want to get stamping done and you are willing to wait until you get the opportunity to travel. If that is the case they would give you your 797. Use that doc and immediately send that doc to your future employer and have them process it under premium processing within 2 weeks. Don’t go for stamping with your current employer. wait till you get your i129 with your new employer and go for stamping with that. Good luck. I hope it works out..
Kartik,
The new employer can file a cap-exempt petition (i.e. H-1 transfer) using the receipt number and print out of online status showing it as approved. If you can get the approval notice, that would be even better.
Thanks Saurabh……I hope with the receipt no# I will be able to transfer the visa.
hi,
Guys & Saurabh
i know many people are waiting for their approval or clearance of RFE or status update.
good luck to them and stay calm your day will come.
but please any 1 can update or share their experience regarding stamping procedure or any updates who face already interview from India or other countries.
Also it is thankful any 1 can guide that i am working for u.k based company for last 2 years so i have to go for stamping in london or back in India.
First of all ur nick on the blog made my day haha. About your question as far as im aware, you can go to interview in the country where your residency is (in case you are in london) and of course if you have a valid proof of residency on that place, but as I think you are a indian national, you can also go to india for the stamping. On my opinion i think in london will be easier and less people (i mean at the moment to make the visa appointment).
Thanks a lot, SS
what are the chances of getting visa ?
or its 100 % ratio………
indian-tiger-want-to-go-us,
If you are residing in UK, then the general answer is that you can attend the stamping there. However, call US consulate in UK and ask them about it as well to be sure.
Thanks, Saurabh
for your kindly reply.
hey Guys,
Any updates on WAC1314250*** series? Its being long. Any update will help? Is anybody in the same series still waiting?
Congrats to all those who got their Approvals. Feeling a bit dejected and this wait is really turning out long.
Yay , Workpermit (WAC1314050XXX) got approved after a 3 months long wait. All the good luck to the ppl who are waiting.
Thanks to sourabh and every one for this wonderful forum.
Congrats. Wish you Good Luck for next step.
Hi all ,
Today I got status update
On August 7, 2013, the 15-day Premium Processing clock stopped on your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. A notice was sent on this date explaining the specific reason for stopping the premium processing of your case. This notice will contain detailed information on further action required by you. Your premium processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries.
After replying for RFE I got this message . Can anyone tell me what does it says
I’m very much scared now . If already decision is made when they will update ?
Regards,
Chandana
What was the first RFE about. This might be a second RFE.
@Chandana,
Hopefully, it will change to “Approved” soon, typically after 2-3 Hrs wait or your attorney must have received approval e-mail already from USCIS instantly.
Contact the attorney if you are can’t wait to hear good news.
This message is common for PP case after RFE response is submitted. I have already gone through this stage.
Good Luck.
Chandana,
Did u get any update on ur H1b?? heard anything form ur attorney?
Hi Anshu,
I can see same status since yesterday . My employer have not received any notification yet but they told me it might be again for one more RFE or denial .
Now I’m feeling rejected 🙁 all my dreams vanishing 🙁 🙁 🙁
What happened to yours ????
Regards,
Chandana
Any update buddy?
Bless
Chandana,
I havent seen any update on my case yet.
Its almost been 20 days since my employer replied to rfe. But my case status still shows “Intial Review” and the premium clock is not started.
So not really sure whats going on my case.
Don’t lose your hope, Chandana.
I was in the same case like you. I got RFE and convert in Premium Processing. I got the same message like you got. I was so scared, called and talked to my lawyer and my employer all the time. I could not sleep. I thought it was second RFE or denied. But after 4 days, my status changed and I got approval status. And today I got approval notice hard copy from my employer. You never know, so don’t lose your hope, ok.
Hi Kim,
Since August 7th pp clock stopped , my employer dint get any notification I forced them to call uscis they told its denial 🙁
Is there any hope ?? Should I ask for appeal again ?
Regards,
Chandana
sorry for you. was yours IT ?what was the reason for rfe ??
Did your attorney get any hard copy? What is the reason to be denied? What is the first RFE?
Hi Kim,
First RFE was for employment hand book and client letter .
Now my employer dint get any hard copy and also USCIS did not provide the reason for denial .
I was sr software engineer in Samsung Bangalore, I quite job and came to US on h4 but here I’m jobless now . H4 is curse 🙁
Regards,
Chandana
Hi all,
Am happy to inform that my H1 is approved (Online status changed from initial review to post decision activity yesterday). My no is WAC13141*****. Thanks for posting and helping out each other. Thanks admin for maintaining the site.
what field?
IT- RQ/RP
Here is my observation
WAC13143514000 to 1500
29 approved
23rfe or status unknown
Rest all IR
Mine still in Initial Review.
Following this forum from a very long time and very happy to inform you all that my H1B is approved.. RQ/RP WAC13143500**
This forum has given a very valuable information and one of the best place to find any information related to H1B. This will not be possible without members who are following/commenting/suggesting to others.. Thank you every one and special thanks to Saurabh for building a Dias/forum to help us..Hope everyone of you will get good news very soon..
My application WAC1314252**** turned into RFE today. RQ/RP.
How long it will take USCIS to take decision after receiving RFE response? If i convert my application to premium during RFE response stage will it help as far as time concern?
Any reply will be appreciated.
Thx
Hi
I got an RFE on 3rd May 2013. My company responded to the RFE on 25th June. The status changed to RFE response review on 26th June. It got approved today i.e. 7th Aug. It was a long wait. If I were to do it again , I would recommend PP for peace of mind. In my case I had already waited too long.
Mine was EAC13136****, RQ/ AD, Non IT – Supply Mgmt
Hi All-
My petition was selected in lottery and I got a mail from my employer but after that I did not get any case ID yet . Does it mean, my petition has been rejected or it may come . is there any time limit for it?
Hi, If your employer told you that your petition got selected, it means that they would have received the receipt number (which is your I797 – notice which confirms receipt and it would have a number on it). May be your employer would not wish to disclose it to you because you could use that and process your H1 transfer with another employer. If you are outside the USA, then they will have to send you the I129, approved petition when you go for stamping! Hope that helps!
Any updates on EAC131445**** series. It is showing as IR since April. What happens if dint get any approval by Oct1st. When should start working? Can we work with pending H1B from Oct1??
Sam,
You cannot work on pending H-1. It needs to be approved.
Thanks saurabh,
My case is similar to sam . my petition still showing as IR. and my I-94 is expiring on 14th Oct .. will i can stay in US beyond Oct-15th using the H1B pending petition status.
Gokul,
Yes, you can. However, a better option would be to upgrade H-1 petition to PP to know the quicker result. Discuss w/ your H-1 attorney about it.
HI Saurab
My Case (WAC13139508**) Approved on JULY 11th.
Till now I didn’t get any information from my employer about I-797 (Approved copy).I made a call to my Employer, they said that they are following up with USCIS.
Please let me know ….when we can expect the approval Document.
Thanks in advance …
H1B Raja,
If it is not received in 30 days, they should follow-up. Wait for them to get the response from USCIS.
If anyone received I797 after H1 approval; would like to understand the time taken to receive 797
HI Info,
I am also in the same situation….My case is approved on July 11th …I didn’t get the approved copy as of now…
Let me know if you get any info about the approved copy…
Thanks in advance
Hi Raja,
I am on same boat..My Visa got approved on july 7th 2013 still waiting for documents.
HI Sunny,
Did you get a chance to call/Esquire your employer about this Approved copy?
If yes please let me know what they said
Thanks in Advance
@Raja
They are saying still working with client to get client letter. I don’t have any clue how long it will take …. Can you provide me your email id I will update you as soon as I will get any updates from my Employer…Same you can do …..
Sunny
Thanks for your Quick reply….
Here is my Mailid: thalupuru at gmail dot com
I will let you know once if i get any info about my I-797 approved documents.
Thanks for your support
I’m waiting for series EAC 1313952XXX, since day one it is in IR.
This wait seems endless:(
Any updates on EAC131445**** series. It is showing as IR since April. What happens if dint get any approval by Oct1st. When should start working? Can we work with pending H1B from Oct1??
Sam,
You cannot work on pending H-1. It needs to be approved.
RS,
I am EAC 1313951***.Still waiting for the approval..Everytime opening the home page of USCIS its showing IR.. Wheather they will touch the EAC 13139 cases or not God knows??
Any comments 139 cases guys???
My case WAC131435**** turned to RFE today. RQ/RP. Looks like it will take a couple of days for the RFE notice to reach the Lawyers.
Are you in series WAC1314351*** or WAC1314350***
I am in 52 series
I am in wac1314351### series. Still in initial review. What abt u CU?
I have been tracking WAC 13 143 51 000 to WAC 13 143 51 100 …Basically 100 reciepts . As of 5 th August 74 were in Initial Review ….today there are only 64 in initial review . The tickets that changed from Initial Review to something else are following :
WAC1314351039
WAC1314351044
WAC1314351048
WAC1314351053
WAC1314351058
WAC1314351063
WAC1314351068
WAC1314351073
WAC1314351081
WAC1314351100
I will check again in couple of days but looks good 10 reciepts daily for initial review from WAC 13 143 51 *** series …Huh !
I am on 51 series. Have been checking 600-900 no pattern at all.
Hi,
My father name in my passport is “Nageswara Rao” (1 space is there between first name and last name)
Now he is applying for his passport. The passport agent wrote the name in the application is as “Nageswararao” (Without any space between the name).
In Summary –
My father name in my passport – Nageswara Rao
My father name in his passport – Nageswararao
Will it cause any issue in future while applying for his VISA?
Please advise..
Thanks
Kis
the name can be changed when you father visits the PSK for the passport appointment. He should have proof of how his name is actually written and the agent in the PSK can make the change in the application
Any idea by when all the applications would be processed ?
September or October ?
December
Waiting,
They are not bound by Sep/Oct timelines. Last year, petitions were processed until April.
Hi all,
My company got in touch with USCIS to try to get some information from them on my application. I’m not too sure what was said, but they have now upgraded me. I suspect this is because they are still some way off processing my series (EAC13145*****).
I just thought that I’d share this update with you all, so folks in the same series know that they may have a bit of a wait yet.
Cheers,
GeochemG
Thanks GeochemG. I am in the same series too and waiting …
Hello experts,
Does anyone know what is the below mean? I am in wac13140 series.. Today only I got this msg….
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
Thanks,
Kac
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Thanks for ur detailed answer Mr. FK-U.
Hi, might be both RFE and approval.
But it’s a little more probable it would be RFE. Don’t lose mind and get resolved it.
Please let us know what was it.
Wish the best.
Hmm let’s see. Sure I will update the status.
Hey guys, just to inform the ones of you, who still in IR and are curious.
I post a tiny statistics, which you can consider in your own estimation on how’s USCIS’s progress.
Statistics in 138 series.
Series: EAC1313851***
Sample: 23 petitions
Initial Review: 10 petitions
Decision(Approved): 11 petitions
RFE: 2 petitions
Conclusion: 50% petitions in Initial Review in 138 series
I’m still waiting, of course 😀
I’m happy to read other statistics from you like this one.
Boner,
Here are my results for a sample of 50 in 148 series
Approved – 16
Initial Review – 18
RFE – 6
conclusion – again i would say a little more than 50% ,as few of them were approved in PP in may and early June.
At this rate it might take another 2 months to get most of the petitions processed.
For the guys who are freaking out , i would suggest you to freak out if you dont hear anything untill end of september. Untill then take time to hone your skills rather than getting worried. Best of Luck to everyone and three cheers to Saurabh.
Hi Nandan,
thanx for stats.
Honestly, I am not very happy about your conclusions 😀 mostly because I think you’re correct.
I also see overall 50% completeness for a long time and I am afraid it will take time till September to process everything.
But on the other hand series 135 and below are much more complete (i think 80-90%), which is a good sign!
here my 2 cent input.. a sample of 36 cases in eac14853*** series,
just checked 50 before my recpt no… 36 having I129 petition on April 8, 2013.
Approved – 14
Initial Review – 14
RFE – 8
EAC1314650001 to EAC1314650200 Analysed.
146 H1 applications, the rest are non H1
79 in IR, rest approved or RFE,
Checked EAC1313854xxx series
Total – 875
IR – 360
PD – 222
D – 161
RFE – 73
A – 10
Other – 49
I checked the series of EAC131385469x all of them are decision or post decision except me & one other 🙁
http://uscisstatus.herokuapp.com/
I have seen the following message for a random case status checking in USCIS site:
On August 2, 2013, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
What is the meaning of this message?
it means exactly what it says
It means you’re special and they gave you a green card instead of approving your H1B.
grrr!! Dont check random…Thats the case of EAD !! Look for I129
Hi,
Any one from WAC131435#### series who got approval in rp/RQ series. Please share the years of exp and designation if possible the name of company. Your help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance
CD
hi all
i have a question for all
can u please tell me one thing
is initialreview better than rfe or rfe better than initial review any gusess
Hi,
We can’t compare both. I think if you are in 137 series u will be more anxious if ur application is in initial review as most of the other applications are either approved or initial review. If u r in 143 series u will keep praying that your visa directly gets approved instead of going to RFE so that you can mentally prepare to start working. Depends on your perspective.
Regards
Cd
wac1225
i have seen 100 cases in this series in this 30% are inital reviews and 50% are post decesion activity and 20% are decession and only 1 application and thats mine is in rfe
what next
going to be approval or denial
Depends on what is the RFE for. And not sure if u posted the application number correctly should be something like WAC13###5#### according to my experience.
yeah wac1312250***
Hi,
Initial Review is better than RFE, if you are petition is going to get approved directly without RFE. Otherwise RFE is better than IR.
It depends.
-WAC 143 Club
Folks,
Is the link http://uscisstatus.herokuapp.com/ working for u?
For me, It worked yday but not working today.
There is a limit from USCIS of how many case status checks can one IP address do.
Therefore this site you’ve mentioned works only day by day, but not all the time.
Does this men an RFE?
On August 2, 2013, the 15-day Premium Processing clock stopped on your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. A notice was sent on this date explaining the specific reason for stopping the premium processing of your case. This notice will contain detailed information on further action required by you. Your premium processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your cas
Seems like it is an RFE.
Meera,
That or a decision like approval.
Based on Vicky’s advice , I have started analyzing 300 petitions from 1313952500 to 1313952800.
Yesterday evening it was 142(out of 300) still in IR.
Today 11 were processed out of my sample of 142 still in IR.
So assuming on an average if they process 10/day in my 300 series then it comes to 50/week and approx 150/3 weeks.
So hoping that there would be some status update on my case maximum in 3 weeks.
(The stat would change if #case processed/day changes in the next coming days)
“Patience is virtue”. Good luck to everyone on this forum.
Great Job, thats a very usefull information for all. Could you please share which service center was this info for. EAC/WAC
it is for EAC.
I checked series 13751000 to 13751500 total of 500… There’re 50 still in IR , no change from yesterday…. Will keep checking them tomorrow…. I can’t understand in what logic they process ….. Never felt so left behind… 🙁
Btw, the series I checked is from WAC
its august now and many of us are still waiting without any updates. did not know usa processes the visas so slowly. may be they should some work to India where some of us can approve our visa ourselves 😉 😛
Hi Saurabh,
I have a question:
I am on H1B with company A and H1B is valid till 2016. If I moved to company B with H1B transfer but no extension in the H1B visa validity, with company B also H1B validity is till 2016. Now if I go out of US, should I get stamped before coming back US.
Thanks in advance.
Nope,
I don’t think so.
Thanks.
Lets say my H1B is extended for one more year with company B i.e., 2017, should I go for stamping in this case?
As far as I know the rule of thumb is you need a valid stamped visa on your passport to enter US. If you get a transfer within the date of your valid stamped visa date you need not go for stamping but if you get an extension beyond that date you need to go for stamping. Example you have a valid stamped visa till 1 st October 2014 you can go back to any country and come back to US n number of times within 1 st oct. but even if you have an approved petition beyond 1st October say from 9 th October 2014 to 9 th dec 2016 and you want to enter us after 1 st oct 2014 you need to get your visa stamped. Hope this makes it clear.
hi saurabh
what is the general estimation time for an regular rfe?
since from july 10th my case is showing as respond torfe review itz rp wac13122****** can u please tell me till how many days this will remain as respond to rfe what is the avg time for respond to rfe
Bhumi,
Once RFE documents have been submitted, they generally take up to 60 days. However, in some cases it can take even longer.
Need_Info,
You always need a valid petition from the employer you plan to work for, and an unexpired visa stamp (from any employer) whenever entering US. So you can enter on B’s petition and A’s unexpired/uncanceled visa stamp. When A’s visa stamp expires, you can get B’s visa stamp (when you are out of US) and enter using B’s stamp and B’s petition.
Thanks “Cd” and “Saurabh” for the clarifications.
Any one from Stat9 ? If visa approved ?
Any one from Stat9 got approval ?
No, got RFE and Waiting for approval.
Finally vexed with EAC-139 series, upgraded to premium processing today.
When my company check back with uscis the reply is more 1-2 months estimated time.
Have few things to rush, so paid the price finally.
Guys, my H1 petition approved on 31st July. My series no is WAC131375XXXXX. I would suggest you all to ask your attorney to send an e-request to know the status of your petition. USCIS will give you the receipt no, which you can quote after one month incase they don’t revert back. Mine was due on 7th August, but before that only they processed mine. Hope it will help
Hi Neeraj,
What is the e-request? Does the status that we check on uscis different from what you say? Does employer needs to pay extra for e-requeest?
Thanks.
Hi WaitContinues ,
if you see the link https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do, on right side pane, second last link is for e-Request. It is completely free of cost and one should definitely request if expiration date on your petition page is older than current date. In my case, it got expired on 30th June and my attorney sent e-request on 7th July. But i will suggest attorney to raise the e-request
got my H1B approval yesterday.. best of luck who are waiting in “Initial Review”
Thanx bro!
We’re sentenced to be in Initial Review forever.
I bet when I go retired, I will still daily check my status and see Initial Review.
No problem with that! 😛 😀
nice one … Bonner!!
you will get positive news soon…..
hey Boner,
I also check my status everyday since 8th April. 🙂
today morning your comment made me laugh.i am ready too.
other year will come and go and we will be still in IR .
hihih
Cheers
Hi Saurabh,
my company has not shared the petition no with me, but ive done bsc Mathematics with 7 years experience in IT. I have been selected in lottery..wanted to know am I eligible for this…
Narayan Subbu,
Eligible for what? Your H-1 is already in review stage as per your company.
Saurabh,
Company has no idea about whetehr the petition will get approved or not.. because i did BSC mathemtatics and 7 year experience …and applied post is system administrator.
Its in initial review…but not sure about eligibility for approval.
Just lucky it got selected in lottery,
Nara Subbu,
You need to be:
– qualified for the offered H-1 position
– have education equivalent to US Bachelors, or at least 3 years of work experience for each missing year of education.
Did your employer submit education equivalency certificate w/ the filing to show that you satisfy #2?
Mine is approved today. WAC1314350*** series. The series has just started i guess..!!
RQ/RP/IT.
Good to see some movement in this series
Yeah . Same here. WAC1314351### and feels like the wait is till eternity.
Seems like EAC1313950* series is moving too slow..
True, mine is also EAC131395* and still in IR!
Looks like EAC series is slower.. WAC 13 144 ***** is approved.
EAC 13 145 ***** IR 🙁
Finally my petition got approved… EAC131395**** on Aug 01. The wait was for eternity. They received the petition on Apr 8. RP/RQ.
Whew… Thanks to this website and all the folks who kept the spirits up. Misery loves company.. 🙂
Thanks guys… Hang tight… it was a ride while it lasted… All the best..
Mei Zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya…..
Hello Saurabh,
I am working from one Indian IT company on L1B which got expired and currently am staying on I-94 which is valid till Dec-14.Company A has filed H1 for me this year which is still in “Initial Review” status. My Indian company wants to file L1A petition for me now.
1) What could be the complication if L1A petition gets approved along with H1B.
2) Can I work on L1A and have H1B as well ?
Would appreciate your help on this.
LL,
1. Both can happen in parallel. Last Action Rule will determine what your eventual status will be. You can do a quick search of this online.
2. You cannot work for both of them. Depending upon what your status is L-1A or H-1, you will have to work for the corresponding employer.
Anyone hearing any movement on EAC-13-141-5**** series…..
Got my stamping done today and I am glad to be leaving India, pollution, poverty and corruption behind. Until a few years ago, I was very nationalistic and proud of India, but over time I realized how wrong I was and started looking for a way out of this place. Before people say that I should have changed things in India, I would like to say that this world is capitalist and you will be better off if you make looking out for your own interests your top priority.
wow, what an ungrateful soul u r…with the kind of thinking you have, i can only wish u good luck for ur future !
You are right, I should be grateful. Grateful for pollution levels second only to China. Grateful for the stench of trash and animal fecal matter on the streets. Grateful for overpopulation and crowded trains where you’re packed liked sardines.
I am glad you are leaving. Our country doesn’t need heartless soul like you. If you look back again you are a pussy.
If you are so empathetic towards India, then why are you on a blog that is about US education and immigration? You should stay in India with your pure heart and soul because the country needs you.
Ramesh,
You are a pathetic soul. USA would have been like India long back. They made this great country because there were people like Abraham Lincoln and JFK who were wiling to change and die for this country. If they would have started running away like you it would not have been great like it is today. More over please do not try to justify you saying this in a public blog that you are proud of leaving india. If you are keep it to yourself and enjoy your life in a foreign country. India is not as good as USA. But definitely not as bad as you are projecting it to be.
I don’t have population statistics from the times of Abraham Lincoln and JFK, but shame on a country like India for not producing any leaders after Nehru and Gandhi even though its population is more than 3 times that of the US. Life in India has become very binary. When you are in school, you are expected to study every breathing minute and make the choice between science or business at some point. Soon, you have to make a choice between becoming a doctor or an engineer. If you are not either one of the two, you are looked down on by everyone. I am sick and tired of being placed in to different classes whether it’s based on what caste you belong to, what your income is, what you studied or what work you do.
ramesh,
Glad that you got ur stamping done. but ur words are like making a sand heap made by a dog before peeing. these pollution and other things you told is not a good reason! and u mentioned about overpopulation, u r in that count, don’t forget that.!!
getting H1B is not like ur a permanent resident of US. you have to come back.
What good reasons do you want? Are you only going to leave your country if there is war or genocide?
Let’s not kid ourselves here by saying that the eventual goal of getting a H1B is not permanent residence.
I may or may not agree with your views. However, it is the right of anyone to express his opinion, no matter what. I wish you all the very best and hope that you get the best of what you deserve!
H1B positive… He is not expressing his views, literally he is abusing India .!!!
Ramesh.. Pitty you on your thoughts…!!
You are boasting and barking on your stamping.. which is also by virtue of a lottery.. shame..you are sham man… I am not claiming India to be a great country…but it is all due to citizens like you who instead of feeling lucky and being thankful to your employer and this country’s education system which nurtured you for this day is playing foul… God bless..!!
There is no doubt that there is some luck involved in getting to the situation I am in, but why should I be so attached to my employer or education system? I worked hard to achieve what I have, and was employed by my employer because I was a good fit for my firm. This country’s education system isn’t free, I paid for it and in return received an education.
Ramesh…this is correct that you are leaving pollution, poverty and corruption behind but also you are leaving your family behind ….I am sure that 99.9 % like me going to US for better career growth not because of the facts you mentioned…you should love your country no matter how it’s condition…
LOL… come on guys…. chill out… Every one has their right to their opinion guys…. Why is everyone getting so touchy and patriotic when sadly most of what Ramesh said is true is beyond me… I might differ in views as far as the way he articulated it about the country as a whole being blamed for the tragic state of affairs, but I honestly don’t see the majority of the Indian public changing themselves to being environmentally aware to refrain from spitting or peeing in public for instance. Neither do I see the nation being free from the clutches of politicians and corruption nor do I see a major chunk of public being socially aware as understand their rights as citizen and vote for the right person to rule. I also don’t see social activists like Hazare succeeding. Everything that Ramesh mentioned is true and sadly it is all self inflicted by the people of the nation. Though it is tough to accept, the nation is far far far away from purging itself from the clutches of these problems and any individual who thinks they would be able to is ambitious (and I wish them the best and hope they succeed). Any one who has lived in the US for a while would agree with me that given the current state of affairs, US would be a much better place to live in… 🙂 No disrespect to my country, I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied Heritage but definitely not the people who ruin it at this juncture and I most certainly do not have the patience nor the proclivity to change the thought process of the millions of uneducated souls who are just so incorrigible!! Just my opinion 🙂 I apologize if I had offended anyone though. I did not intend to!! 🙂
Exactly my point, Seriously?. You put it in a way that hasn’t offended anyone (yet).
Good to hear that you are going with the intention of career growth. You are in the minority because a majority of Indians are going with the intention of becoming permanent residents. Hence, there is a long backlog in EB-2 and EB-3 categories for permanent residence for Indians.
Thanks for all the active people in this Thread 🙂
Special thanks to Saurabh 😉
I have a silly question. Why everybody is putting their case # with last few digits masked? Will there be any issue in putting the complete case number?
There wont be any problem but people are reluctant with it. Its start with you ….U can share urs 🙂
John Infy,
Your employer knows your receipt number. If you put the number and he happens to stumble upon it, he can do little more research to see what kind of questions you are asking online. I can’t think of any other reason.
Hey Guys,
I am one of those guys who are left in IR and series after them are getting approvals. For a while I have been trying to find a pattern that can help me figuring out when USCIS will start processing my case.
My case number is 8th in a series so I checked 200 cases of my series and the next hundred e.g WAC13135 50001 to WAC13135 50100 and WAC13135 50100 to WAC13135 50200.
I made a list of all the cases that were in IR and checked them on daily basis. You won’t believe what I found out. USCIS was processing 1 case daily from both of these series. Means they are picking a case they left from each 100 cases and processing it.
Now there are 9 cases left in my series which means in next 9 days I should see some changes in my case status. Hope this help!
Awesome find Vicky 🙂
whats exactly is the case number , how can i find mine.. my receipt no is EAC13146508**
Regards
MG
MG,
You should go to USCIS website and check status of numbers from EAC1314650800 to EAC1314651000. These will be 200 cases or you can check for 100, its just the more numbers you will do better picture you will get.
Please make a list in excel of the cases you find with status Initial review. From today onwards you will be checking only these numbers and you will see that the status of a couple of cases will change to either Post Activity or the error “We cannot provide you the status right now” that is the RFE.
Remove these cases from your list who’s status have been changed to reduce the list on daily basis.
Tried my best to make myself clear.
I don’t think this is true.
See the below cases approved on same day(July 29th). I hope this shows the pattern is not what u mentioned. Please correct me if I am wrong.
EAC1313850503
EAC1313850507
Its not true…What John Infy is correct….. Just wait for ur result…engage urself into something else…The result will come when it is supposed to. Just wait and watch…Refreshing the status every 5 mins….looking for some posts on Redbus wont change the outcome or its timing …>So stay calm and do something constructive meanwhile.
Nice observation! Thanx.
Honestly, I think this USCIS does.
They go through all serious and resolve the easy cases.
Easy case means: 1) large company with good reputation. 2) no doubt on beneficiary education. 3) no doubt on employer-employee relationship, etc.
These case are easy and quick so let’s resolve them first.
The cases which look more complicated and need a closer look are flagged and reviewed by another more experienced person – and this makes the delays and non-systematic resolving, I think.
So if your case is a little unique and is not the easy one, then USCIS need little more people to look at your case and do background checks and that’s why it takes longer.
this is my idea. i am open to discuss it.
I dont Agree Boner. What makes u think that? I have seen people who have filed from small companies (15-20) and got approvals while 10K + company candidates are still waiting. So there is nothing like easy or difficult case. Ya I dont know how they do it so no comments on that.
H1KiAag ,
As a software developer we are bound to make logic and pattern of things. I was not concerned about the time either but when i got left behind and series after were 90% processed I got a bit worried.
John Infy,
It might not be exactly 1 case in 100 but can be more then that. I myself and some other people are checking it and getting some positive result.
Thanks Vicky for the insight. I will start analyzing my series.
Here is what i found for eac1313952500-eac1313952800
501-520 IR=12, RFE=2, Decision = 6 (continued in same manner below)
521-540 11,3,6
541-560 7,6,7
561-580 11,1,8
581-600 11,5,4
601-620 8,2,10
621-640 10,1,9
641-660 8,5,7
661-680 10,4,6
681-700 7,5,8
701-720 12,2,6
721-740 9,1,10
741-760 11,2,7
761-780 10,1,9
781-800 5,6,9
Total analyzed =300
IR = 142 (47.3%)
RFE= 46 (15.3%)
Decsion = 112(37.3%)
Kam,
You can restrict yourself to 700 if your number falls in 500 or 600 series so you won’t have to check these 142 numbers tomorrow ;=)
Hello Kam,
very nice! Thank you!
I was doing my own analysis I am willing to share with you.
138 Series
Reviewed set: 50 petitions
Initial Review: 11
Decision or RFE: 19
Conclusion: 60% done on 138* series.
Can you please tell how you checked 300 petitions?
Do you use some online tracker?
Thank you.
No, I had lot of free time. so checked each petition and put it on an excel sheet.
Just wondering if we can write a program to do some auto retrieval.
Write a VB Script dude 😛
Very good Find, Vicky.
I checked 300 cases in trenches of 100 cases each. I could see around 30 cases processed in each of the 100 cases. So it is confirmed that each 100 cases are handled separately. I checked in EAC1315151*** series.
Another thing is, In my 100’s series, 11 cases processed in May, 9 cases in June and 7 Cases in July and 1 case in Aug (so far). Worrying thing is, the slowness with which they process the cases. This Includes PP cases also. I am seeing one case whose 15 day PP clock stopped as of Aug-1 (today).
Form here on, I have to track the “IR” cases alone and see try to find out the pattern.
Besides doing all this, I could wait for 2 more weeks and check the status again. 🙂
For the case, whose 15 day PP clock stopped as of Aug-1, was processed and approved. So 2 Cases processed in 2 days in August. Hope if they process at least a case a day.
My receipt number WAC131425***** series … RQ/RP got RFE today 🙁 waiting for more details!!
Glad to share my H1B petition got approved. Wac13142****** RQ/Reg/IT
I have Q:
I am Indian citizen residing in another country on work permit
working for Company A. I got my H1B petition approved from Company B.
Can I get it stamped in the local US embassy or should I go to US embassy in India?
Appreciate any help with my above Q
r u in malaysia
Not in Malyasia
Hi Sri,
Even My case is similar,
I got my H1B approved and presently I am on Work Permit @Australia.
As per my immigration team,Its preferable to go stamping from your own country.
Even I am doing the same to get it stamped from India this month end.
Just Hoping for the best.
Sri,
If you are resident in another country, then you can appear for stamping there. Still first call US consulate in that country to ask their policy on TCN and then schedule the appointment there.
Thanks Saurabh for the advise- this is very helpful, will check with the local US embassy
The focus of this petition is to demand Department of State to streamline the security clearance and provide better tracking for administrative processing visa cases. This will only help retain capable talent contributing towards the growth of the country in areas of technology, medicine and science
At present the uncertainty of the security check process and the often time-consuming delays can cause a potential visa applicant to wait an unspecified amount of time. Meanwhile, business plans, employment opportunities, major life events and holidays can pass without the issuance of a visa. Applicants can be left in this status indefinitely with no explanation and no legal recourse. There is no one to appeal to and our lives are literally on hold. Most of us are working middle class that have struggled to make our dreams of a future together become a reality.
Some suggestions for improvement:
1. Perform the security check proactively when the work petition is filed and only grant I797 for applicants who clear the required security checks
2. Add more staff – the department might have a backlog with the confines of resource limitations and adding more staff will help improve the turnaround
3. Review and update of the mechanism popularly referred to as Visa Donkey Checks that are based on a “name hit”
4. Embrace transparency and provide reasonable turnaround for additional administrative processing cases and in case there is delay share the reason for delay from the required agency
I request your immediate attention to issues and concerns troubling tons of highly contributing non-immigrants toward the growth in economy. Historically the United States for America has been a land of diversity and opportunities and it will be a loss if diversity and opportunities shrink , lets join hands and support this change
http://www.change.org/petitions/department-of-state-uscis-visa-consular-officers-streamline-security-clearance-h1b-administrative-processing-visa-cases
Hi
Strongly agree with this..
Thanks for making this summary .
This is very good!
Yes, USCIS should really bring more transparency into H-1B processing. Thus, US employers would be able to predict to processing timeline better.