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 ?
Hi Saurabh,
For my petition number it is showing ,
On August 30, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283
Can you please tell me what does it mean,My employer has told that he submitted the evidence for RFE and from past 3 months the status is not changing what should I have to do now?
Please Clarify
August 30, 2013 – November 8, 2013 => 2 months and 8 days..
but, how you have calculated 3 months.. 🙂
joke apart.. you cann’t do anything other then believing your employer…
If your employer has not submitted the required docs… then probably you case would be denied after 90 days…
I would advise you to contact your employer.. and ask them to confirm the status with USCIS.
I have been a silent follower of this site since last 1 year ……but finally my wait is over after lot many stages……like lottery , submission , rfe , rfe response and finally got the approval……
Thanks every one…..hope everyone gets their visa’s approved….
series (vermont): EAC13138
h4toh1b
RFERR from 05Aug.
RFE abt: Education Evaluation and Project Details
Regular Processing
hi h4toh1RFERR , raise a e-request online
Case details :
Processing center : vermont (h4 to h1)
IR : Apr 8th
Rfe : aug 26th.
Compy will reply to rfe hopefully in 1-2 weeks.
Is it advisable to convert it into PP now ?
Hi ,
My case details:
Center : vermont
H4 to H1
IR : april 8th
Rfe : aug 21st
My compy is yet to reply to the RFE. Hopefully it will be done by this week.
Is it advisable to convert it to PP ?
Its been really a helpful blog.
My petition is still in initial review…!
The worst thing is my employer hasnt shared the petition number yet, due to some internal company policies..!
But i got a response from my employer stating that “tbere is no response on your case, its in IR”.
I requested them to raise service request but there is no response from them.!
Is it a normal process for petition to stay in IR even after 6 months from filing date?
Kindly suggest, what can i do..!
Hi All,
I received petition approval mail today! Had submitted the docs on 30th Aug, ’13.
Wish everybody who is waiting “All The Best”!!
Congrats hope.
Please share series which can be helpful for all of us. Thanks.
done a survey with around 200 cases.. from EAC1313753800 to EAC131375400.
Below are the cases with RFE and RFERR
EAC1313753804-RFE-Sep 12
EAC1313753805-RFERR- Oct 09
EAC1313753806-RFERR-Oct 16
EAC1313753809-RFE-Aug 20
EAC1313753811-RFERR-Sep 05
EAC1313753832-RFERR-OCT 11
EAC1313753833-RFE-SEP 20
EAC1313753842-RFERR-OCT 17
EAC1313753843-RFERR-OCT 31
EAC1313753849-RFERR-OCT18
EAC1313753855-RFE-AUG 20
EAC1313753856- RFE- AUG 13
EAC1313753860-REF- AUG 13
EAC1313753861-RFERR-OCT 29
EAC1313753862-RFE-AUG 14
EAC1313753870-RFE-AUG 29
EAC1313753871-RFERR-OCT 10
EAC1313753873-RFE – SEP 09
EAC1313753889-RFE-SEP 17
EAC1313753894-RFERR-OCT 21
EAC1313753896-RFERR-OCT 29
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EAC1313753905-RFERR – 18 OCT
EAC1313753914 RFERR- 15 Aug
EAC1313753919-RFERR -Oct 31
EAC1313753923 -RFE-Sep 23
EAC1313753928-RFE- AUG 19
EAC1313753932-RFERR-Oct 28
EAC1313753937-RFERR-Sep 17
EAC1313753938-RFERR-Oct 30
EAC1313753946-RFE-Aug 16
EAC1313753947-RFE-Aug 28
EAC1313753948- RFERR-Oct 23
EAC1313753968-RFERR-Nov 04
EAC1313753971-RFERR-Sep 24
EAC1313753974-RFE-Aug 29
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Hi Friends ,
I got RFE on 25th August my employer responded it on 28th August but still no updates . How much time it will take ?
Its been more then 60 days . Is there any one like me who is facing the issue.Please advice.
Regards
Jordan
Saurabh,
Just want to know the H1B visa stamping chance if B1 was refusal 2 years back. Can B1 refusal impact the H1B stamping.
no…..its should not.
H1b extension
July 5th – Regular processing at Vermont
Oct 24th – upgraded to PP
Oct 25th – Acceptance
Oct 28th – Cash deducted from account
11 days over now..Still in acceptance state 🙁 🙁
Hi All,
I have been a silent follower of this website ever since Feb 2013. I applied for the 2014 H1b quota and my petition was picked up in the lottery. After that I got a RFE related to employer-employee relationship and SOW,etc during late July. Since I work for one of the world’s top MNCs and my attorneys were Fragomen, I thought this should be an easy one but after almost waiting for 3 months I got to know that my petition was denied stating that my role and job description does not match with the contractual agreements of the SOW. The thing that hurts me most is that almost every one from my project has used the same SOW and JD but I was the only one whose petition was denied…..perhaps there a lottery after the lottery too :)……anyways…I have decided to move on with life and try next year(if I get thru lottery again)…wishing everyone else on this forum…Best Of Luck….and thanks to this forum for being my sole companion in this stressful journey.
Congratulations!!!
Buddy,
Let’s cheer!!
Hi
I have also got RFE and even I have similiar situation as far as RFE desciption goes:
* Employee employer relation
* SOW
* educational eval
* other company related info
* Job description
Mine is a small desi employer, we are yet to send our RFE response. I was just trying to check back to see if there are any documents that we can take care of to reply strong in such a RFE.
I am afraid as I have a very complex RFE and I have almost lost hope even if we reply in time there are minimal chances of approval. Any suggestions and pointers are appreciated.
Are u H4 to H1 COS? I got the same kind of Rfe and still in RFE RR status more than a month.still worried….which service center?
Yes, You are correct. Mine is H4 to H1B. Did anyone here had a similar situation and heard any results for such a RFE.
Hi,
My case is same as yours. H4 to H1B.Rfe was about some 10 docs.Wasa little worried.Finally got approved last night.Dont lose hope.You’ll get through it.Mine is CSC.
Hi friends,
I got RFE on 25th August my employer responded it on 28th August but still no updates . How much time it will take ?
Its been more then 60 days . Is there any one like me who is facing the issue.Please advice.
Regards
Jordan
Jordan,
I think the best way is to upgrade it to PP.
Here is what happened in my case:
RFE on 4th June
RFERR on 5th July
PP ugrade on 17th Oct
Approved on 21st Oct.
Though I am not sure but it seems they are delaying the processing after that shutdown.
Please consider it for PP upgrade to get quick response.
Hi i got below status which is something new to me can any one tell me
We reopened this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER on October 31, 2013, and are now reviewing our earlier decision. We also mailed you a notice describing the next steps in the process. Please follow any instructions on this notice. Our review should be completed within 30 days
Hi,
which is your service center? when was your H-1B approved?
Did you do H-1B transfer? Did you change your client or employer?
i am not sure, till Oct 30 it was “REFRR” when i saw on Nov 1 the status was PDA reopen. vermount service center.
actually in 2008 my h1b was approved and i never took papers and never went for stamping. could be that is the problem?
what do u mean RFE RR? had u applied for H-1B extension?
Wch service center?What PDA on Oct 31?
Where are u? India or US?
RFE RR – Request For Evidence Response Review.
@unknown: I think they may have re thought their decision on your case. You may have to wait to see what it is either way. Let the notice get to you and see what detailed information it provides. Never saw this status before so it would be good for all to know about one like this.
@kishore, ya myself it’s very strange, i had a call with my employer they says lets wait and see.. .. is this a second RFERR?
had u applied for H-1B extension? or is it a fresh H-1B application?
Did u convert to H-1B from other visa ?
Wch service center?What PDA on Oct 31?
Where are u? India or US?
had u applied for H-1B extension? or is it a fresh H-1B application?
A : Fresh Application
Did u convert to H-1B from other visa ?
A: Nope
Wch service center?What PDA on Oct 31?
A: Vermont Service center, not known
Where are u? India or US?
A: India
My H1 petition finally got approved today..
VSC/ EAC13148*****
RFE: Aug 14
RFE RR: Sep 20
Conv to PP: Oct 21
Approved: Oct 31
This forum has been very helpful to me. best wishes to people waiting.
@Wating from 24th sept RFE RR vermont EAC1313854***.
Please update the details if anyone gets approval today. Many Thanks.
Thanks.
Finally my petition got approved after a long wait. RFE RR status on July 25th and approved on Oct 29th. Almost 95 days after RFE RR status. Mine is Vermont. EAC13143**** . My RFE was about client invite letter, payslips and Job description.
Is there any one from EAC13146* or prior ..who is waiting to see their status changed from RRReview to PDA .. mine is in same since 20 sep…hope to get this changed as my Diwali gift 😉
Hi,
My case is still not processed ..its wac center 143 series anybody else waiting ….
and is there a time limit for th decion .
the wait is killing
i m awaiting too was 13 series
Nami, I have been waiting for 4.5 years and my visa status is still in initial review. Don’t worry, do balle balle and your case will be processed soon.
@nami….
What is the status of your petition? Is it rfe or IR?
In my case it is IR since april-8.
Hi All,
Attended the Visa interview on 24 October and its been Approved 🙂 🙂
Thanks a lot for all in this forum. Its been Very usefule.
All the very best for all who are waiting !!!
Hi Arun could u please share how ur interview went
and where did u attend for stamping
Hi guys,
My employer changed by H1 petition processing to Premium on October 16 2013. Since then the status is like this:
Acceptance
On October 17, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER and we e-mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. This case is being processed at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
Can someone tell, what is this? Thanks.
Its pretty much the same for me. Vermont center, though i got another 5 days to stop the clock.
Experienced,
Does it make sense to check whether the cheq is en cashed to see if they are working on it?
Got my approval… H1-RP/RQ
EAC1314250***
receipt: apr 8
rfe: aug 12
rfe reponse submitted at USCIS-sep 9
The status didnt change to rferr
My onsite HR called USCIS officer to chk for RFE response aknowledgement USCIS officer raised a service request on our behalf of us on sep 25th
Status directly changed to PDA from RFE
PDA: oct 10
RFE was about speciality occupation
All the best to everyone… thanks to this forum…
Hello People,
Need some quick advice,
i am filling up DS-160 and there is a question on, “Have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa?”
This would be a Yes , L1B was refused last year. VO quoted “the specialized skills are insuffient and are granted to someone with rare skill set in specific fields. Please check for an alternative for travel”.
My employer has applied for h1b. Should i mention the same in the form? does it have any -ve impact? does in general L1b refusal has any impact on current h1?
Please advice.
Yes, please mention it. this time you apply for h1b, it covers a wider specialty occupations than L1 i think. so dont worry.
d
Thanks for your response. Should i just say the same that i have mentioned here. i hope it doesn’t sound too negative.
Are there any delays right now in the processing times in California Center? Any one waiting for Approval .. ???????
hi Alll
i applied my visa in my I129 from 1/10/2013 to 1/10/2016. but my post my approval i have visa valdity as 1/10/2013 to 1/10/2014.
1. if i can extend this psot 2014, until how many years do i get to extend it ?
2. i heard that h1b can be extended for 6 years, so in my case is it inly 4 years ?
i am newbie, so please explain
My case is still in IR.
Its already October, and still in the same step since April. No RFE so far.
Will there be any deadlines for USICS to process these petitions.? or it will be turned to rejected state directly?
Will usics gives RFE before rejecting its petitions or it can directly reject the petitions.
Mine also same case.Nothing yet..Did your employer open a Service Request?
Nope. Even my employer havent shared the petition number yet.
After huge follow-up with employer, finally came to know it is in IR.
What was your case. Did your employer opened a service request.??
my employer did not share the petition number either and nope they are not opening a service request.How do you know its in IR
?
I mailed my employer and got this response.
He said it is in IR.
All we got to do is wait then!!
Hi All,
My petition got approved on 22 Oct.
Petition # EAC131445***
Notice date : April 18th
RFE – 6th September
RFERR–30th September
PDA–22nd October
Keep faith .. you all here good news.
Congrats Kishore,
Could you please share the reason for RFE ?
Hi CD,
My employer not shared RFE type with me, they told that dont worry we will take care.
Hey! Were you premium or regular?
Regular.
Hi All,
My petition got approved on 21 Oct after a looonnnnng wait !!!
Petition # EAC131465#$%^
Notice date : April 26th
RFE –4th June
RFERR–July 5th
PP upgrade-17th Oct
Decision(approved)–Oct 21
Rfe reason-
1.SOW
2.Appraisal process
3. Reporting chain
4. Roles
5. Offer Letter.
I know how waiting sucks 🙁 My employer didn’t want to wait any longer so they upgraded it after almost 104 days of RFERR status.
I will pray for all whoever waiting for their result … All the best guys!
Also I would like to thank everyone in the forum. It kept my hope alive all the time!
Congrats on your Approval!!!!
Thanks for your prayers for people who are still waiting like me…ur words just got a smile on my face 🙂
104 days sound scary, but thank god finally good things happened to you. Congrats. Enjoy working in the USA.
thanks everyone. You guys were always a virtual support to me.
Hi Saurabh/Others,
My H1B was approved by the end of September.
I came to US with my husband on 19th Oct on H4 visa.
Since I have not yet received H1B petition docs from my employer, I was not able to get my H1B visa stamped in India.
Here is my question:
1.) I have got an offer from another company. Can I apply for H1B trasfer now?
2.) How long will it take for H1B transfer?
3.) Are there any chances of rejection?
4.) My H1B is approved, but not stamped. Will this be of any problem for applying for H1B transfer?
Kindly reply
your new employer can apply for a h1 anytime, since you are cap exempt. it will take 6 months , based on current waiting times. you can have any no of h1 s applied.
and curious to know if you were given a H4 even though you had a H1 approved.
Hi All,
My petition got approved on 21 Oct after a looonnnnng wait !!!
Petition # EAC131435#$%^
Notice date : April 18th
Rfe –sometime in May
RFERR–June 18th
PDA–Oct 21
Rfe reason- Education- Speciality occupation
Can you share what your background is like and how did you resolve this query. Might help.
Thanks
I am a production engineer with 11 years of experience in IT. I work for one of the leading IT company in INDIA and the education evaluation part was taken care of by my HR team. Additionally, i was also asked to prepare a document on my overall experience and the kind of activities i would be performing in the US and get it vetted from one of my manager.
All,
Finally I got my H1B petition approved. I got the status changed email today indicating my case approved on Oct 18th. Details Below
RFE Date : July 2nd
RFE Response Review : Aug 29th
Approved : Oct 18th
Center : Vermont
Receipt No : EAC13148*
Process Type : Regular quota / Regular Process
Can you share your background pls. I am in similar situation working on the RFE resoponse. Also can you tell us what all you did to counter the RFE
Thanks!
All,
Finally I got my H1B petition approved. I got the status changed email today indicating my case approved on Oct 18th. Details Below
RFE Date : July 03rd
RFE Response Review : Aug 27th
Approved : Oct 18th
Center : Vermont
Receipt No : EAC13148*
Process Type : Regular quota / Regular Process
RFE : Education Evaluation
Thank you all & will pray for everyone who is expecting their approval news!!!!
Can you share your background pls. I am in similar situation working on the RFE resoponse. Also can you tell us what all you did to counter the RFE
Thanks! (This post was supposed to be for you)
Yes
Anyone on Initial Review since April 8th?? California Service Center?
Did u try raising a service request ?
Employer is not ready to raise service request
Sad. You can only wait. Even my case was similar but it Changed to RFE some time back.
Is there an SLA for processing?Its already been 6 months now..
The SLA is officially two months. The normal procedure is to raise a service request or call the customer care after 2 months are passed.
Hi,
Same state here still in IR…
I have asked the employer to raise a service request and they have raised one.
Any idea how long do we get to know the case status once the service request is raised..?
Hi,
Still in IR.
Had requested the employer to raise a service request and they have raised the same.
Any idea how long it would take to get to know the decision after the service request being raised..?
Do we have any SLA after the service request raised..?
Same here
CA center, wac1313751***
Ask your employer to call the USCIS. YOu can also call, but still they will ask if employer is by your side.
Employer is not ready to raise Service Request and they are not giving the Receipt number to me.
Hello,
I got RFE for my CPT approval from day 1, vendor letter and my educational background. We replied on October 8th with all the documentation. Premium processing clock started on the same day. Today is the 14th day and still no reply. I know they normally take 15 calendar days but i am really worried. Moreover, my case is still in “Acceptance” status.
Anyone has got there approval recently? I am just trying to understand how long do they (vermont branch) normally take?
Hello,
Kindly email me.
vinp235 at gmail dot com
about?
Do you go to goldey-beacom college?
YES
They don’t always update the online in a timely manner. You should get a decision tomorrow afternoon (the latest) Please update here when you hear back. I have been through it. If you want more information, please contact me.
Thank you Vinayak for your concern….I am really not sure what to do. I haven’t heard anything back from them yet. Should I call them directly and ask?
They sometimes wait till the last moment of the 15th day man. Call tomorrow if you don’t hear anything. Keep me updated.
Good luck!
Did you face the same issue?
Whats the status of your H1? if you dont mid giving me some info.
Did you face the same issue?
Whats the status of your H1? if you dont mind giving me some info
Yes, I got it approved.
Any news on your one?
Same boat as you man. Got an RFE for CPT too.
Please let me know what happens to your case.
Thanks
Hey! What happened to your case?
I got a reply from USCIS at 3pm on the 15th day of premium processing. They issued me the exact same RFE again. I was really worried and called my lawyer. My lawyer called USCIS and they said it was a system error. They didnt really look at any of my RFE documents during those 15 days. Now the new status on my application is Initial Review. Now i have to wait for another 15 days……Urggghhhh
Sorry to hear this man. Looks like my situation will be the same. Mine is in PP and replied to RFE on 15th Oct. Till now it is showing IR. Where do you file your petition , is that California?
Its vermont
Hi All,
I got my visa approval today !!!
Here is my case Details
Notice date : April 18th
Rfe –June 14th
RFERR–Sept 4th
PDA–Oct 21
Could you please tell if it is at Vermont service center or California ?
CD,
Vermont Center .My series is EAC1314051***
Thanks Kav.
Hello Saurabh,
I need to ask something very important from you. I have moved to US on H1B recently and in my I94, my –
Passport Country of Issuance: India
But, my passport was issues in Madrid, Spain (It is a normal Indian passport though, place of issue being Madrid. My Indian passport was lost in Madrid and hence i was issued a new passport from Embassy Of India,Spain).
So, my concern here is that should i get my I94 corrected as Spain from Customs and Border Protection( deferred inspection) or the Passport Country of Issuance is correct as India.
Please let me know. Thanks for your help
Important_Query,
I think it is ok. It just means that you have an Indian passport. Doesn’t matter where it was issued. You can run this by your attorney as well.
Hi Friends,
I got RFE on august 20th (Exactly 60 days by today).
They have not submitted response as of now. They were telling due to Govt shut down we could not proceed with the response as of now. we will do it soon like that..
Is there any time limit for RFE response? If the limit exceeds what will happend to my case? I am really worrying alot.
Kindly provide me some information regarding this..
Thanks
Hi ,
Nothing to worry about . I think the consultancy is taking time to arrange the documents. The duration to reply to the RFE with a response is some where near to three months. Do not worry they will send it at the last moment. If they do not respond USCIS will evaluate the application without the documents they asked for and more often it will lead to rejection. I believe the consultancy will reply well within time limits.
I got an H1-B RFE and Response has been submitted with USCIS on October 9th, 2013. How many days usually USCIS takes for making Decision on H1B- RFE?
Note that I am having Regular Processing for my H1-B Visa
Shashikant,
Typical processing time is 60 days, but as there is no SLA for non-PP petitions, it can take longer as well.
Thanks for your response
Can I apply for H1-B Premium Processing now? How SLA be affceted for my H1-B RFE in this case?
Shashikant,
PP upgrade can be done even now. Once USCIS receives the PP request, they will review the RFE response within 15 calendar days.
Myself responded on oct 4th status changed to response review on oct 9th . Hope we can expect update on or before end of nov . But as saurabh said they had 60 days SLA for it .
I think u an upgrade to premium now . From CLOCK starts it will take 15 days to get update from them ..
ALL THE BEST
Hello,
My case went to RFE and my employer responded back in two months. Now it has been sent back again and my employer has responded back again yesterday, though he has not given any details on what are the questions.
Since my employer is a small company, is my application heading for rejection?
Thanks
As of my knowledge answer is NO … because my company also a small company …. but my case got approved and VISA approved .. So do not think in that way ….. you are already saying that your employer responded to the questions asked by the USCIS …. so hope for the BEST … All The Best
Nirvaan,
At times the 2nd RFE is issued. It doesn’t necessarily lower the chances of approval. What matters is what was asked and what your employer response. Stay hopeful.
Thanks Saurabh and Lachhu.
Thanks all, my petition was finally approved. I wish the best to all on this forum and thanks to all for their support and help through this period.
Can someone please let me know how much time does the whole stamping at consulate take? Thanks.
hii..
need a small info..
for filing h1b i have given only b.tech qualification….
and i did MBA in distance education..so i didn’t add in while filing…
is ther any impact on this in future.
some one told if u have MBA u would have get the chacnce to go has BusinessAnalyst..
can u pls any one help..
hiii…
saurah, can you pls reponsd to the above question…
thanks..
h1b help,
If your current H-1 position requires only B.Tech, then it is ok. In future, if you opt for a position which requires MBA then you can include that MBA degree as well. The company will have to decide whether they recognize the MBA degree and it may be prudent to get education evaluation done for the MBA degree.
got the approval email yesterday at 11 pm . Best of luck to others. matter of time only i think. my series was 13155*****( apr 30 normal process)
Congrats. You have been an active blogger here clarifying queries and keep it up here even after your approval 🙂
Thanks CD. Will do : ). Glad someone is noticing it also , thanks .
Finally Aprroved!
Regular Processing.. WAC131375***
RFE received – 18th July
Reason for RFE – Offer letter
RFE response – 29th Sep
RFE RR – 01 Oct
Approval – 17th oct
Best of luck for who are waiting still!!!
Just one question.
I want to process the H4 for my wife along with me .Can someone help me understand the process required documents.
Got Approval on 10th oct
Regular Processing..Vermont Center.. EAC13142***
RFE received – 18th Sept
Reason for RFE – employe-employer relationship
RFE response – 28th sept
RFE RR – 01 Oct
Approval – 1oth oct
Best of luck for who are waiting still!!!
Hi,
My Receipt number is WAC1314******, I got RFE on 22nd July and replied on 30th July, its still in RFE review.
Its almost 75 days and still no update, does this mean I am going to get denial
Thans
Raj
Nope. But you can ask your attorney to raise a service request. Last year my wife got approval after 80 days. Could you please share the reason for RFE ?
Hi Everyone,
Got approved just now…m very happy now. 🙂
Kamal,
congrats …..Which center??
Vermont, its EAC131445****
today was 55th day post response review…broke my F5 key hitting for so long…. :p
All d best to all who r waiting…..
Is the uscis tracker site down
Yes. It’ been down for more than 8 hours now… 🙁
It’s working now..
Got Approval on 11th oct 🙂
Regular Processing..Vermont Center.. eac1314254***
RFE received – 29th july
RFE response – 20th sept
RFE RR – 25 sept
Approval – 11th oct 🙂
Keep faith … you all would hear a good news soon 🙂
What was the reason for RFE ?
Cd,
It was regarding proj details, SOW.
Need help from the forum.
Is there any impact of US Shutdown on H1B stamping. My immigration dept is not accepting any fresh visa interview requests because of this. Not sure if the Dept of Labor is working or not? Anyone from the forum has any experience of the same. I am in the verge of loosing a project.
Hello All,
I just want to share my Stamping experience.
US Embassy/Consulate Place : Hyderabad
Scheduled Date & Time : For Finger Prints : 9/Oct/13 11AM Interview : 10/Oct/13 10:30 AM.
Conversation between me & VO:
Me: Good Morning
VO: Very Good Morning. How Are You Doing?
Me: I am doing Good. How about you?
VO: Doing Good. Give me your passports/
Me: Passed
VO: Give me your I-797
Me:Passed
VO: Left the little one at home ?
Me: Yes Sir
VO: Gave a break to the baby from dad & Mom?
Me: Yes Sir
VO: madam can i get your left hand 4 fingers
Wife: Given
VO: Sir can i get your right hand 4 fingers.
Me: Given
VO: Is your arranged or Love Marriage?
Me: Arranged
VO: Who Arranged?
Me: Parents
VO: Who is your employer?
Me: XYZ
VO: Who is your client?
Me: I am directly working with the Employer only. Because its a Product based company and there are no clients.
Vo: What is your project?
Me: and its not a project..its product.
VO: Salary in US?
Me: 000000$
VO: How did you find this job?
Me: I am already working with this client since 2 years from ABC company. So they offered me.
VO: YOUR VISA IS APPROVED
Me: Thank You Very Much 🙂 🙂 🙂
@Lachuuu thanks a lot . very informative. I m going to same embassy, planning in next month.
Congrats lachuu anna
even i am planning to go next month in hyd ….fingers crossed!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone went to Initial Review after Getting approval notice ?
My case was approved on 8/22 and I also received approval notice soon after. Now today all of a sudden my case went into Initial Review. This is really weired and I was wondering if there is anything to worry.