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 ?
Just received an update from my employer on my selection.
RQ/RP/VSC
EAC-13-139-53***
Be positive and you will get thru…
I really appreciate all the support this community has provided… Amazing how we all came together in such a time of need.
Anyone H4 to H1_Still waiting? I’m RQ/RP/VSC, H4 to H1… Still waiting for the good news 😀
present:) still waiting with no hope
Me too…
still waiting RQ/RP/VSC
Still Waiting(RQ\RP\CSC)
Starting from EAC1315150375 through EAC1315150574, there are 86 H1B receipts entered today, which were received on 8th and 9th April as the description says (90% of which are 8th april). Can someone shed some light if these are all possibly lottery applications?
Yes, these petitions must be of lottery selected candidates, that too RQ/RP
keep hopes alive… we still have a chance…
Hi Friends
I am on H4 .Applied to H1 this year in RQ/RP/CSC. Upto now I didn’t recieved any notice from the employor. So feeling very upset as I missed the opportunity last year also due to wrong selection of the employor.I have 6 years of experience in India.So now, I have few Queries.
1.Upto when I can wait for the receipt ?
2.If not,what are my possible options ?
3.I am currently located in chicago,so Can I go for MS ? If so,what are my options(means when does it start,which are the universities available so on) ?
Please please guide me friends ?
its late to apply to most of the recognized universities; look at state universities around where u stay; eg i am looking at cal state universities; there will also be many smaller universities in and around chicago; make sure these are accredited universiites; (state universities are accredited so u dont have to worry about those)
Hi,
VSC/RQ/RP.. waiting.
I am also CA based and on H4, please suggest some CA universities for distance learning or part time learning and can we get OPT or CPT there, or we have to wait 1 year.And what would be study cost approx.
aa_planB_H4H1,
There was one university like that in CA, which allowed distance learning and CPT from day 1. It was called TVU and was shut down by USCIS and ICE. Be very careful when going this route as the university you may decide (and which follows such practices) may be next in the list to be shut down.
I think till end of next week. But with very less hope.every one is saying Cpt is an option. But we need to be cautious in this approach. BTW which employer did u chose last time. Who is ur employer this time. This is for our information so that we don’t fall in to problem next time.
I know the words like you will get thru holds no value while you are waiting but trust & faith in yourselves & God will help you deal with difficult times like this.It seemed checking email, reading this blog, waiting, praying & crying has been routing since last few days.
Just heard back from HR that the check for my application was en-cashed and they expect receipt notice to come in next two weeks.
My app was – RP/RQ/Don’t know whr application is sent.
Is this really good news that app got thru lottery or still anything to be concerned ?
Congrats RJ. As long as the HR is sure that the encashed check is for your application, you are selected in lottery. Now begins the processing of the actual app.
any PP WAITING…OR its over now for pp.
anyone in the same boat
i am still waiting PP/RQ/CSC, I applied in 2007/08, did not get selected in lottery and after 6 years wait , applied this year but as of now no luck… 🙂 still hoping to see some light at the end of the road…
Good luck!
What is your general area of employment? Did you apply through a large company or a small start-up?
SSR, don’t try next time, otherwise again lottery will happen 🙂
never mind.. just to fun in this sad environment… good luck
ad/pp/csc
This is a reply to @goo, @XC and everyone else.
Don’t over think it guys. If you have got a receipt number and seen a copy of your I797C form, consider it’s good news. Why is everyone worrying about checks not being cashed or SEVIS not updated etc? Honestly, be happy that you have a receipt number. Not everyone has it. Only the ones who MADE THROUGH will have a number.
Thanks
Cheers!
Maybe you got the wrong message, but NONE of those activities happened.
The reason I asked for checks and SEVIS is because I see zero activities for any of those, so am wondering if recieving a check is possible WITHOUT any of those other things happening.
That’s all.
i.e. I DON’T HAVE A RECEIPT YET.
Okay. I understand.
Be patient buddy. You will hear soon. If you have a check en-cashed or an update on your SEVIS, you are IN. If you have an update on your SEVIS your DSO should be able to get your Receipt number. That means you are in too.
Lawyers who have been in immigration law for years confirmed these facts.
So take a chill pill until your postman delivers the good news.
Cheers 🙂
Just got a call from my employer and finally the wait is over. RQ/RP
Receipt Number : EAC-XX-XXX-XXXXX
Notice Date : 04/26/2013
So, there is still hope for some of us!
What’s your 7 digit number ?
It’s EAC131465*****
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Any hope ??
RQ / RP / CSC
Any hope ?????
You’re not alone ! The postman just delivered mail and nothing received 🙁
Guys,
Anybody from Infosys got any update mailer from AIMS/ GI Team.
if so please post it.
http: //www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=180491248&m=180491406
Hope this bill get passed!
Friends,
Mine is RP/RQ.
My employer called USCIS yesterday. After 40 min wait, all they replied was they do
not have any information on the system.
My employer asked, So can we assume we did not get through the lottery. And here is the reply we got=>
Sir You cannot assume that way and You need to understand. The system we access will get updated only when employer gets the receipt number and sends confimation on I-797 or when he receives a return packet.
U need to wait until May 15 for either one of this to happen untill then we have no information in our system.
Friends: What can i assume from this reply. Did it make it or no. I am confused:(
My friend that means wait until may 15th and don’t worry you will hear good news 🙂
It means like even if we get the return package, our name will be in the database. Correct me if I am worng.
(From above comment – The system we access will get updated only when employer gets the receipt number and sends confimation on I-797 or when he receives a return packet)
I understand the same. All I wanted to hear is I am goin to receive a receipt or
returend packets::((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
Dear friend,
I also called on Tuesday and my name is not in the system. They told me be relaxed and asked to call back after 10 days.
If whatever you have written is true, still there is chance for me and all who were told by USCIS that their name is not in the system.
Appreciate your information.
Hope that means we all get through the lottery but they haven’t input our info yet. God bless us !!
I was told the same. Totally confused. Why don’t they just give us a clear answer ?
Hi All,
I have been a silent observer of this forum. I got news today from my Employer that my checks have been deducted. I hope each one of you make it. all the best.
Bro,
which category are you in?
Checks will be cashed if you get thru in lottery. But that doesn’t this forum.
and also if possible post your receipt number.
I am too still waiting. Regular processing, regular quota. The check hasn’t been cashed yet and no receipt received. I still hope we will get it, but I am kind of prepared for not getting it.
Let’s wait for couple of more days, but the chances are slimmer and slimmer every new day.
got my receipt number EAC 131 148 ***** !! got it from my DSO and also my employer called USCIS and confirm that my petition is in Initial review !!! I am RP/RQ /VC sent my application on 1st april.
Guys just so you know last week when my employer called USCIS they did not find me in the system, but his week they did!!! so is not over yet.
Which day last week did you call and was told you were not in the system?
friday last week
Awesome!! God bless you!
Post you rcpt# clearly…
It says eac 131 148***** which is not true.
you can also post the complete number if you are comfortable which will help others. It wont hurt anyone.
what do you mean is not true !! thats the number i got FROM DSO and i can review my status online, and no, i am just posting those numbers !!
Dude ur number should be like EAC-13-148-5*****
Well you are right SS.. sorry. It is EAC 131 485 *****
thx
Is that you premium processing or regular?
Seems like its regular.
Good luck man. chill out. Dont get excited. Lot of people here are waiting for their receipts.
the number would be something like this:
EAC 13 148*****
you published EAC 131 148*****
See the difference.
Clearly a typo, 😛 . Guy is jubilant. So give him a break! Congratulations buddy!
All,
I called the USCIS office yesterday (45 min wait) asking about my application. The ONLY information he was able to give me was that he could not yet see me in the system (RegQ/PP/EAC). So where are you all getting these different types of information? Or is it just rumors?
I don’t know if this is comforting news for you people who are still waiting, but we may probably assume that processing is not done yet, which means that rejection notices will take a while. Maybe weeks.
My OPT expires end of May. If I don’t get the H-1B, I can work until I get the rejection notice (even though that date will be post May). My plan B could be applying for a Green Card which is harder, since my employer has to show/proove that my knowledge and experience cannot be replaced/substituted by an American Citizen. The problem is that, when trying to proove this, my OPT-experience may not count.
You are correct. I don’t believe reports from people saying “a USCIS operator told them all processing was done”.
They are clearly still generating receipts. Not in mass numbers, but receipts are still being generated.
Waiting is frustrating, but I am afraid it will be another few weeks before people can confidently say whether they are out or in for sure.
EAC1315150245…….If can any one can tell if this receipt number generated today??? I don’t know the date code.
Looks like entered today related to cap subject lottery case. Who is that lucky one ?
Looks like they are generating receipts today but very few, latest I saw – EAC1315150375.
Keep some hopes people.
Latest one is EAC1315150550
Since counts have reduced drastically in last couple of days is it fair to assume they are processing only wait list candidates now ?
Latest….EAC1315150245, 375, 392, 395, 413, 417, 425, 429, 459, 459, 463, 466, 478, 489 ……..that is decent count from 400 to 500….keep hopes and make this forum alive for people who are waiting…..
Maybe some of the receipt numbers are not for new H-1B petition, perhaps for H-1B transfer. We shall do a statistic analysis to filter out this noise…
Starting from EAC1315150375 through EAC1315150574, there are 86 H1B receipts entered today, which were received on 8th and 9th April as the description says (90% of which are 8th april). Can someone shed some light if these are all possibly lottery applications?
Yes, this appears to be generated today. Also, I noticed EAC has generated quite a few H1B lottery receipts today.
H1B quota might increase if the new bill got passed before October 2013….Little hope left 🙂
If that really happens will they return packages in June and then reopen and request to apply again. (Not sure)
I think everyone will get it eventually, what I observed so far USCIS sending receipts to almost all the petitioners. I know few people applied, they all got it. So don’t worry, good news on the way!!
🙂 false hopes..
Dinesh, are you RQ/RP and still waiting or Advanced.
I’m RQ/RP, receipt my receipt 2 days back. Pray god, you all will get it.
@dinesh..hey u are very optimistic person…hope all ur good wishes for us comes true …as well for u too 🙂
Does anyone know how long should we wait with this hoe f getting the receipt , I herd many people telling May 3rd is that true ?
If any one f you have this information please share it wih me .
hey @Sweets waiting my attorney asked me to wait till this friday…but hv seen ppl saying atleast by may10 …as they r still sending out receipts for RQRP…keep the hope alive n pray to God:)
Hey Sainath ,
I know we can just keep hopping , but just wanted to know when can this hope last long . Well will wait for few more days to here some god news .
But I have seen many h4 guys got lucky this time . I don’t know if we are In those lucky ones , this waiting has given me a bad impact on my health as visited the doc twice already 🙁 . I am not going to take anymore tensions .
hey @sweets waiting…yep thats true this waiting has created hell ..i had the heart ache two days back…every afternoon due to the stress of getting selection ..used to awake up every mid nite n read the blogs…since yesterday i hv decided watever comes i will acceept that n apply next year GO HELL WITH LOTTERY ..
Dinesh,
Lets draw a line b/w optimism and facts, as at times being optimistic can convey factually incorrect information.
Facts: Not everyone is getting the receipt number. Only the ones who made through the cap will receive it and there will be thousands of people who will not receive it.
Optimism: You can hope that everyone you know or have come across online/offline are the lucky ones who make through the selection.
Saurabh,
You should also check your facts.
People NOT selected in the lottery may also recieve receipts if they have been waitlisted. Moreover, we do not know the rejection rate this year, so saying that “thousands of people will NOT recieve receipts” is also pure speculation and inaccurate guesswork.
Just sayin’.
Goo,
There are only options – you receive receipt number which confirms you have made through the cap, and you receive the package back which confirms you didn’t make through the cap. I didn’t use the word “lottery” in my post, but the word “cap”. There is a difference.
I have seen 2007 and 2008 lotteries to see how many petitions are received back. That number is pretty high and we can wait and watch to see the number this time. Do you think only hundreds of petitions will be returned? Even if 10,000 applications are returned, its still “thousands” of applications returned. Unless you are saying that <1999 applications are returned, you are agreeing to what I said above.
All I was saying is that EVERYTHING is a rumor at this point. There are no official facts relating to most of what we are discussing here.
“Thousands of people will not recieve a receipt ” is NOT fact, it is merely speculation based on past data. End of story.
As of right now, we EXPECT about 20,000-40,000 to be returned or rejected. None of this is a fact.
I am not arguing, merely separating fact from speculation.
Goo,
Who said we are arguing? We are discussing 🙂
Anyways, if it gives you more hope then be it. I don’t have a dog in this fight.
All good 🙂
Not that I want to argue, but the cap limit is 65k + 20k, and USCIS received 124k petitions. Even though it’s very unlikely that USCIS approves exactly 85k applications and not a single one more, we can safely say that at least 25-30k petitions will be rejected, either because they were not selected on the lottery or for any other reasons. Given previous years’ statistics when the rejection rate was around 15% on average, USCIS probably selected ~95-100k petitions on the lottery. Even if the extra 10-15k people on the wait list get their H-1b approved, 24k is likely going to be rejected simply because they were not selected.
At the same time, there are rumors, like this: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/h1b-visa-rejection-rates-at-all-time-high-for-indian-it-cos_862198.html
If it’s true, then it’s also possible that most of the petitioners will get a receipt number, but many of them will never get approved…
I agree with you entirely, but everything you said is speculation, and entirely subjective.
I feel something fishy this year, USCIS did not tell the exact count of no of petitions. It looks like USCIS playing something with us by showing to the world that they are very good in economy situation which is not 100% true. Lets hope everyone receives their receipt. I heard many people got their receipts either.
I mean exact count of petitions for regular and advanced
100% i also feel the same. why they declared for the prediction of lottery so that ppl rush to getin the same week. They are playing somethg .
Dinesh,
Even if they have not given the break-up of AD and regular petitions, they still published the overall counts, which is way more than the caps. So there are rejections bound to happen.
Guys,
Don’t panic. Everyone will hear back eventually. My lawyer said that USCIS will continue data entering until END OF MAY. She gives pretty legit information. Most of your receipts are still in transit. It will take time.
Be patient. I know it’s killing you. I was like that too. I only heard back yesterday but I still visit to see good news from you guys as well.
I am RP/RQ/VSC.
All the best!
Cheers!
Please don’t call USCIS and take a risk. Call your school If need be. That’s the most I did, and my ex-gf happens to be an International student adviser. So she was very helpful 🙂
How did you find out? Receipt mail? Check cashed? SEVIS? Any of these still not happened yet?
I got a scanned copy of the receipt. I got my SEVIS update a day before.
Do you have any idea if the check has been cashed yet?
@Blogger
Hi
How long will it take for the final approval/final decision from USCIS for RP/Non premium, my reciept was generated on 17th april.
Thank you.
By ‘everyone will hear back eventually’ are you saying you think everyone will be issued a receipt? Did your lawyer speculate anything about that?
Because if not, everyone will of course hear back eventually — either by receipt or returned package.
I have the same question goo, i got a receipt but check was not cash yet, i am wondering if everybody got a receipt.
This is a reply to @goo, @XC and everyone else.
Don’t over think it guys. If you have got a receipt number and seen a copy of your I797C form, consider it’s good news. Why is everyone worrying about checks not being cashed or SEVIS not updated etc? Honestly, be happy that you have a receipt number. Not everyone has it. Only the ones who MADE THROUGH will have a number.
Thanks
Cheers!
Thanks :), bu the reciepts being generated does not point any of that, none of them for WAC dated 8th april for I129
I ean teh ones generated yesterday(1st May)
Yes, Very true (END OF MAY)…the same case mine..got yesterday..
Your lawyer is not up[ to date. many people have called USCIS and said that all data entry is done and all notices have been sent. Its just tat some notices may be in mail
Hi,
Some one may clarify this.
I’m working in Client place, New Jersey. My company office address is California address and my attorney is from California. I thought my petition would go to California center for processing but my petition sent to Vermant center.
And your question is?
Sorry my question is why my petition sent to Vermant center and not California center?
Honestly, I don’t know the answer to that so it’s not gonna be too much of help. Perhaps because you work under Vermont Service Center’s jurisdiction? But it shouldn’t and doesn’t matter at all regarding the outcome…
It seems as though quite a lot of people are still waiting for receipts.
I find it hard to believe that so many capable and willing people – especially ones with advanced degrees – will be left out of the lottery. Part of me thinks that eventually the majority if not everyone will be issued a receipt.
Some people posted that USCIS has stopped entering cases — really? I think the have reduced the number of cases they process, sure, but they are by no means done. What one USCIS operator says may not in fact reflect what in fact happened.
I am still waiting, freaking out and hope is slowly drifting away, but part of me feels it would not be fair that the lottery system would leave so many good people out in favor of body shop candidates. I am hopeful…
Can someone please tell me how many processing centers are there to process H1B visas?? Is it 4 or 2?
2 – Vermont (VSC/EAC) and California (CSC/WAC).
My hopes are waning day by day…..
RQ/RP….
I work for a US based MNC (related to tech research) and have been toiling for more than 5 yrs, everyday till 4 am in the morning… I thought finally my pains are gonna end, but USCIS created problem by informing everyone that there is huge demand when there wasn’t much (read in ILW.com)
Not sure what to do if I don’t get thr’ H1B. I may have to find a new job and waste 5 yrs of excellent career progression in the current company and start from stratch. I was promoted 6 times in 5 yrs, all that hard work, toiling and above all, great luck seems to go down in drain….
dont worry….ur efforts will not go in vain…ur skills are going to stick with you forever and H1B is not end all of life…may be god has something better in store for you…game is still not over even I am waiting RQ/RP/CSC…but even if its over…next time we will be through…….stay calm and think of all good things you have in your life which many others probably dont have….
ya completely understand these thgs I am also RQ RP still waiting but teh pain lessens by as there are many ppl like us who are also waiting. USCIS has done this deliberately.
I have my parents too support and other thgs planned to get the job, but everythg ruined with the lottery. FUck this system
I feel the same…Every day that goes by is another nail in my coffin full of hopes :'(
I can’t bear this shit anymore…I have been working for one of the best companies in the world…I feel bad when people from InfoSHIT and other ahole companies get H1b’s and I don’t get one 🙁
Effing immigration system…This needs a major over haul…soon…
AHOLE company OR BHOLE company, AHOLE employee or BHOLE employee all works for there profits and all does hard work. Do not live in a dream land where you will be treated as king , No over haul will give you direct citizenship to live here as long as possible. You have to go through all the shit required to get there as like any body else.
Do not feel priviliged you are also part of any CHOLE company only. Some got lucky others were not. Even if process is converted to Exam based selection some will be selected others will not.
@VJY
So, do you support body-shopping or moving employees on ‘specialty occupation’ visas as ‘cheap labor’?
One thing you have to know is IF american citizens are avaialable in open market for given skills no body will hire outsiders they do not have to. Real thing is unavailability of technical resources in America, which attracts body shoping nothing else. Why clients / companies support that body shop ? because they have to get there Job done and at reasonable cost. In the era of recession companies are not so rich to pay every one hefty salaries. They have to rely on outsourcing and body shop thats the truth of todays economy. What ever resources are competing here are all considered skilled workers because there not as many american citizens to fill those positions. At the end of Year no company wants to run there bussiness with out good profits. Client is making profit , provider companies are making profits , economy is improving. Anything which needs to be corrected is education and training system of America thats when there will be no need for any technical workers to be hired from outside.
1. It was a ‘yes or no’ question. I asked if you support it or not. Whether it is right or wrong.
2. There might be some truth in the skill shortage issue you brought up. But I am sure IT consultancies don’t even look for local talent before hiring. Locals demand more compensation apparently. 😐
3. Understand the difference between ‘there’ and ‘their’. Here is a link for your help: http:/ /www.primaryresourcecentre.com/ourshop/prod_1371969-Their-There-Theyre-Literacy-Display-Posters.html
1. Certian Qs need explanation, YES or NO does not work out. I choose to explain.
2. It’s not entirely true, Local might demand more compensation just becuase of shortage, once education system is improved and training programs are in place there will enough supply and instead of working in shopping malls or subways American youth will work in the technical industries.
3. Thanks for pointing out.
Having to reiterate. I am only interested in knowing if you feel whats going on is right. Should some IT technician working 80 hours a week for $65k block chances of a Pranav Mistry being able to stay and continue his research? Yes or no?! (This time the question is just rhetorical )
@stupidity. I am not sure what is source of your data about 80 Hours/Week that’s not legal and I have not seen it happening in 10 years of my experience. Which means may be there are some real ignorant people who do not know there rights and labor laws? You only know that as I do not know any such scenerio. Here is what I know –
1) IT contractors – Paid at Hourly rate. If client pay 80 $/H to company they keep 20% and give 80% to employee
2) IT permanent employees – They get fixed salary and have to work 40 Hours, they get lot of other benefits (Insurnace, stocks, Awards, Travel charges, allowances).
May be you have seen some bad examples and generalized your understanding that all IT companies or employees are doing it that way. I think you need to correct your undersating.
Regarding your research work – If America feels your research is of immence value to the country and human kind then they would do everything to keep you.
@VJY,
If you have special talent why don’t you demand more pay…They r transporting u guys over hear not coz u have any special talent but coz ur work for pennies…
Facts a bitter…but u gotta accept it…I am not blaming the companies…as long as there are people who like to take shit they just keep on exploiting…
@Desperately Waiting. You can not Judge talent or salaries.
Labor law of USA does not allow companies to recruit resources at salaries below standards and with out benefits.
Every one is educated enough to know what is good for them. You can not decide what is good for an individual with out knowing enough.
Its just competition of Quality, cost and innovation – who leads in these three aspects goes long way. Others just keep complaining. Even after Lottery if indivdual or company is not providing package of (Quality, cost and innovation) they can not succeed in longer run.
If you feel you have that package be content.
She/He has a point. I don’t know if you ever worked for any of these companies, but very very few of them would be considered as special talents. There is no professionalism at work or after work.
Not only these companies abuse the workers (paying less), but also reduce the chance for other talented people.
This also goes for desi consulting companies as well. Putting fake experience does not make your candidate specialized.
I think there are 2 different things here – whether the applicants are qualified or not, and whether these companies “try to game the system” or not.
The first one may still be up for debate, but I think we should have a consensus on the 2nd one. These companies do file H-1s in bulk so that at least some of them make through the cap. Non IT giants file petitions based on candidates, while the IT giants file on the basis of count of candidates. To non IT giants, it matters which candidate made through the cap and which didn’t, while to IT giants, it matters how many made through the cap.
Just my 2 cents.
I agree…I specialize in a non-engineering science… and though my H1 is approved, I can totally empathize with other people from non-IT fields.
Thanks to this lottery: there are companies who cannot get H1Bs for deserving candidates while there are people in the IT field who claim visas in bulk through consultancies without even having projects to work on…
I’m so glad USCIS has started to realize what is happening and is rejecting so many visa applications from the IT consultancy companies.
I am pretty sure u r working for one of those sweat shops…that is the reason u r supporting the current immigration system…current system definitely needs a major over haul to block people like u and companies like the one that u work for to block the people who super exploit the system…
I think u like to be exploited b****. U guys dont speak out and demand more wages….u just like to work for bare minimum prevailing wages….sorry for u…
They should also implement a category cap so that IT guys dont bother real engineering people (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace etc)
I work in IT for one of the big 4. The main point of H1B visa is the specialized skill workers. It has nothing to do with IT or engineering.
I agree that the current system needs to change. It should be more related to the qualification of the person rather than the lottery.
Exactly! We are making the debate so polarized. It should not matter which field you are in, if you have the knowledge and skills that are rare, you deserve a chance. But yes, no other sector than IT seems to be into body-shopping. :p
Immigration system might need an overhaul but more than that America needs to overhaul there education system so that there will be enough talent locally and they do not have look for preople from outside who just assume that they deserve much more than others. Some self centered outsiders.
@TCSers, VTS portal is used by many and not accessible. Does it mean they are updating something? Or everybody is just curious like me and hitting it so often
Curiousity kills patience ! i dont think any updation is going on from RMG /SSG.
Any RQ/PP/CSC still waiting with hope ?
Yeah still waiting..very dim chances we have now…..
Yes dear.. am in the same boat RQ/RP/CSC..badly waiting for the receipt no.
Same here…waiting..
+1
Hi All,
Could any one say me which date was “day138” with EAC.
Thanks in Advance
Apr 17th
EAC WAC
23rd 143 141
22nd 142 140
21st – –
20th 141 139
19th 140 138
18th 139 137
17th 138 136
16th 137 135
15th 136 134
14th – –
13th 135 133
12th 134 132
11th 133 131
10th 132 130
9th 131 129
8th 130 128
April 17th
@ So
Thank you very much.
That’s lot of hard work so? .. it seems u were very dedicated to track all petitions. i hope u get it
Saurabh,
Can you please let us know the exact process after the case is approved. Wanted to know the clear process of how the interview is being scheduled. Please let us know
NRJK,
After the case is approved, USCIS will send out approval notice (797) to the employer/attorney. They can then send all the required documents including 797 to you for stamping.
Stamping process varies from country to country. In India, the process is outlined on the US travel docs website. In general, it involves submitting fees, taking biometrics, completing DS-160 form and appearing for interview on the scheduled date. If approved, you can travel to US as per the start date. If you are put in administrative processing, then it can cause some (minor/major) delay.
Has the USCIS done with the processing of 65k petitions (generating /sending receipt to all 65k)?????
As per info from people who called, yes they are done. If u are rp then it may be that our notice is in mail since this was the last batch. For pop and ad like me, it may be game over.
Blessed with Receipt Number Yesterday 🙂 . . .
RQ/RP/VSC
EACXXXXXXXXXX
congrats.
EACxxxxxxxxxxx doesn’t help because it just tells us it was VSC, which you already mentioned.
The first five digits would help, please.
EAC13145*****
You can even call USISC and ask about your case with below information handy:
Company Name (Petitioner)
Your Name (Applicant)
Company Location
Company Tax ID
And the last name who signed your petition
Has anyone got WAC 13 145 ….(Regular Processing) It looks like there’s no H1-B receipts (Based on someone mentioned that all H1-B got picked from the lottery should states, “On April 8, 2013, we received…”)
My friend got his yesterday with WAC13142….. Im assuming the last day to expect something would be this Friday (from CSC) ?
Have a feeling I didn’t get thorough, but just dont wanna give up yet 🙁
Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
are we still recieving response from WAC for CTS folks..
Anyone from Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Chennai has got intimation regarding H1? Please let me know. Am still waiting…
Any one from Congnizant bangalore, got any update about H1B visa being selected in lottery?
Please reply
Yes i heared a guy who got receipt in Cognizant bangalore…..
Has anyone from Infy received the receipt number. Aims was down two days back but I do not see any change of status. Anyone has any info when it is expected ?
Nothing man.. I just checked with some HR, he said GI team has already received all the data. But i am not sure whats their problem in sharing it with us. Wait kills.. 🙁
Might be, if H1 is not thru, people will start putting papers which anyway they cant stop
Not yet.. they will take their own time
i have checked with GI team today and then said that for few they have already updated the status in AIMS. So looks like it started in infy as well..
Hi Saurabh excellent work full marks to u for spreading the right knowledge and information . Would urge u for a blog for the h4s the scopes and the kind of colleges that we should apply for where we can grt the opt
Hopingh1,
There are already few articles on F-1/OPT/H-4 in general. You can access them from the Archive section at the top. I will forward your request to Kumar as well (he is the one who writes all the articles).
Thanks
Hi All,
I almost lost my hope on H1 B this year. At last yesterday I got receipt!!!!!!!So my advice is to keep your hope alive…You’ll get it…Best of luck
Congrats!! When did you get the receipt? HR or immigration team from US emailed you ?
Thanks..I got mail on yesterday from immigration team from US stating the receipt number..
Congrats….I am also waiting……..I lost my hopes
Thanks Buddy…don’t lose your hope…wait for 1 more week..you’ll get it..
Anybody got from TCS blore?
Nothing Yet…. Dont know when the D-Day will come….
Got a mail from GL, we have received the 1st batches of receipts. Unfortunately my name s not in the list of “Selected in the Lottery”.
R u from Bangalore??? Has anyone got receipts from chennai
I do not think that Chennai SSG tesm has shared anything with GL. Do not believe on @TCS-er .
What am i going to get by not telling the truth.. Absolutely nothing..!!! Wait n watch, you will get updates very shortly.
I am also very eager to know the status.
@TCS-er Do not mond it . There are some people on this forum who mis guide others. Thanks for updates .
It means they have shared details to GL… we should contact to them.
Same here bro , not in that list.
Got a mail from GL with list of selected cases. We have received the first batch of people who have got selected, mail say below things.
As you are aware, H1B FY14 cap reached on 5-Apr-13. On 7-Apr-13, USCIS conducted computerized random selection process (known as lottery) to select 65,000 H1Bs. The applications selected under lottery will be adjudicated by USCIS and cases not selected under lottery will be returned by USCIS along with the filing fees. We are expecting receipt notices (confirmation that got selected in lottery) and returned H1Bs (not selected in lottery) from USCIS in batches. We received the first batch of selections on 30-Apr-13. Please find the status below
TCS-er is correct. We got a list of selected cases(for BFS domain) Nearly 10% cases got selected , remaining cases status is “Pending with USCIS”
Tcs-er when they have shared that list because our RMG is telling it will take another 2 months
This mail is sent only to GL’s. As of now we have clear information, we individulally will get updates only when all the batches are received, also thr is a mention that we will be knowing both ‘Selected’ & ‘Rejected’ cases, so we have to wait for some more time.
10% seems to be very less 🙁 , considering its already may.
For our account(one of the largest US Bank) >500 cases are filed, in which 58 cases are selected in lottery. Remaining are in “Pending with USCIS” status.
But don’t lose hope these are the case status which TCS got as on Apr 30
I m also from the same account, update was as of Apr 30. But looking at the % selected, i m losing hopes. USCIS are almost done with RP receipt, so chances seems to be very slim.
don’t lose hope. We’ve 3/5 chance. btw I made it through the lottery. But, didn’t know any other details like receipt number and all
@Joker -Congrats.. How did you get to know you are through? Did ur GL updated you?
@PuneTCSR- My name is in the selected list, which we got for BFS domain. Don’t know about other domains.
It feels like game over even before it began for us, tcsers !
Only 10% How you know that?
Yes, only 10% of the cases says “Selected”, seems to be very less. Also received another information saying that they will get more batches, expectation seems to be 50% cases in the “Selected” range.
Why does the mail come from GL.. I thought it would come from RMG or VISA, no?
True that for one of the BFS domain, the list was shared and 10% was the selected ratio. Unfortunately my name is not in the lost. Loosing hopes as its already first week of may. Fingers crossed. I am really frustated and getting demotivated.
Hi Bangalore TCSers,
Today I got an update from our GL that my application got selected. He also told that this is the first batch and there are subsequent updates soon.
@Naada which’s your domain ?
I got through !!!
Thanks everyone for wishes and kind words.
Regards
Stranger
@TCSer-Bnglr You are from which domain ?
Hi ,
I am also from BFS domain ,whom should we contact ,how can we see whether our name is in list or not
I am from BFS
Be patient guys its only ist list.
Ask your GL abt status.
Thanks
Stranger
@TCS_H1B,
I belong to Retail domain
Hi Saurabh,
kudos to you for clarifying so many questions the forum put up..!Can you throw some light for the case:
My OPT ends in July.. and if i apply for admission for June and got thru, till when i can work on OPT..? till sevis gets transferred..? when the sevis transfer actually occur.. ?
U cant work in july all h1b starts in october… Mi opt expires in september but if i get approve i can work until my h1b visa gets validation which will b october
Thanks JJ, I saw few univ offering CPT from day 1 sem starting in June.. ., And i really dont want to quit my current job..
I know this is risky.. but is this possible to take this route without quitting job,,?
THX!
BR,
Has your H-1 been selected in the lottery? If yes, then you are eligible for cap-gap. This allows you to stay and work until Oct 1 or H-1 denial date (whichever is earlier). Just let your DSO know about the selection in the cap.
Hi Surabh,
Nope, i dont think mine wentgot thru the lottery.. AD/PP/CSC.. I dont want to quit my job, and my manager has given options,
job from India till next years H1, working in India.. both would be tough.. as my status ends till my opt.. the pay roll dept wont be happy paying in both options.
Joining university which gives cpt from day seems to be option with light.. so wanted to know if i join and gets the cpt work authorization.. can i continue ?? the same q..wanted to ask HR.. but dont know exactly how to put the question..
Thanks again.. !
BR,
A person can work on CPT from day 1 only if:
– the course/program requires you to work from 1st semester/quarter
– the work is related to your course
You have to be very cautious when going this route as some schools use this CPT from day 1 as promotion tactic and issue CPT even when they shouldn’t have (like TVU).
Hi Saurabh,
kudos to you for clarifying so many questions the forum put up..!Can you throw some light for the case:
My OPT ends in July.. and if i apply for admission for June and got thru, till when i can work on OPT..? till sevis gets transferred..? when the sevis transfer actually occur.. ?
Thanks a lot..!!
I guess USCIS is almost done with data entry… Counts have reduced a lot in the last 2 days in VSC centre
eac wac
1st May 150 1350 148 1125
30th 149 1400 147 2150
1st May -> eac count is 1350 approx
30th Apr -> eac count is 1400 approx
it used to be more than 4500 previously..
Hi All,
I checked my case today. and it was request for evidence :(. I am not sure why i am working for medium company (not consultant ) in IT position. my case is AD/RP/CSC.
Is RFE will affect the final decision on the case ? /
Ihab,
The decision will be favorable or not depending upon what/how your employer responds to the RFE. Be in touch w/ employer/attorney to know what the RFE is for.
What was the first five digit of your receipt number?
WAC13132 !! I am waiting for the RFE
Reg processing/AD last number of approved receipt ??
Hi
I have been a silent follower of this forum . RQ/RP/WAC. Nor my attorney nor my employer had heard anything from USCIS. Nor the check was cashed . Today I called USCIS and they said that my name was on the list . After a brief silence when asked her again she went on to say that the receipt processing was complete all the names have been entered and that I have not been selected in the lottery . This was different from the previous week when I called and all they said was that my name was not on the list . It is sad but thought would share . If you call USCIS may get an answer soon. Best of luck to all those waiting .
Sorry the above statement should mean I was not on the database list
You name was in the list and she said you are not selected in the lottery ? This is confusing. What did they tell you clearly when you last last week and today ?
Your info is important for me. Thank you.
Sorry for the confusion . Typo error . I called them today and I was told I was not on the list . As mentioned she went on to make those comments saying that I was not selected in the lottery . I was a bit shaken but coming from USCIS I think it is reliable and I given up hope . All the best .
how did you persuade USCIS representative to check your info in the system? Every time I call they just ignored me and asked my employer to call them instead.
You have to say your r calling from employer office and have the details of your employer identification number and other details in hand.
ah, I see. Thanks!
NoH1b4me,
Be aware that this is not the right thing to do unless you are actually calling from employer’s office and their representative is w/ you.
I am also desparately waiting, one question, how come uscis said your name was on the list but you were not selected? I suggest you double check. God bless everyone
I got receipt from uscis when my emploer called..but chech has not been cash… Anynody in same situation????
what are first few digits of ur receipt number? or which day was it processed?
I have been a silent reader all this while. I just now received email from my employer that they got confirmation from USCIS on my case.
Date: 26th April
Employer got it today
RP/RR/CA
Hi Saimercy
I am also in the same boat.
what does it mean “conformation”…was that mean you selected in Lottry?
if yes did you got your Receipt Num?
My employer also gave me the same information like they got conformation about my application…..But i didn’t get my receipt num
Please give some inputs in this
Thanks in advance
Praying that I might get selected in the last lot if there is any!!!!
God plz shower ur blessings
Thanks
I called USCIS yesterday and they said my name is not in the data base. Is it a good evidence that I am not selected in the lottery ?
Appreciate in advance.
YES, you were not selected If your name is not in system.
It has been confirmed by those who have called that Data entry has been completed and they have been sending back packets.
when was the data entry completed ?
Inaf dude,
Its a good idea to back your statements before you tear down people’s hopes.
1) They are still inputting H1bs; today’s entry EAC1315050708 (April 8th). Now I do see that the number of reciepts generated for H1bs has reduced today, even compared to yesterday, but they have still generated over 50 (counted myself)
2) In 2007 (FY2008) and 2008 (FY2009), they announced when they completed the data entry process and started the return process. In both these years this happened in late may to early june.
3) NO ONE ON THIS BLOG HAS POSTED THAT THEIR H1b APPLICATIONS WERE RETURNED TO THEIR EMPLOYER/LAWYER. There was one guy few days ago who posted that he was told by employer of not being selected, but did not mention anything about returned application.
Think\research before you type (this comment is intended for everyone).
People like you raise confidence. My life will be screwed if I don’t get H1. Thanks anyway for the info.
Very true, don’t make blank statements.
I would have used my program to find you exact numbers processed today but USCIS has banned my IP because of exceessive number of requests coming from my IP (program running in loop and checking each receipt number 🙂 ).
try with mobile phone !!! make an android/ios app for that !!
The last entry for 05-01 was: EAC1315051352 (was a PP too)
please prayer for me and I am too praying for all our waiting lists
How could you say that EAC1315051352 is cap subject ?? This could be an H-1 B extension. I heard it generated only 50 numbers today at VSC.
XYZ,
Actually today someone posted about receiving the returned package. Not sure if it was on this blog post or another.
Oh God! I can’t wait anymore!
My employer told USCIS encashed the cheque in 4/19. But till now he didnt receive the receipt.
Applied in Regular processing.
Any one in the similar situation?
I’m also in the same situation.My check is encashed on 17th.but i didn’t get my receipt yet.
@ Abi and Rathu
You should make sure from your employer that check cashed was paid for you and also make sure you follow up with attorney since lot of times it happens they actually already receive receipts but sometime they do not notify immediately….
Has anyone cracked the H1b lottery selection algorithm ? I sure think not
Aparna, do u hv the link of algorithm?