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,
Any idea on how much time it takes to move from Initial review to Decision for RQ/RP/Vermont? any experience?
hold on my friend…we PP guys are still waiting…you got to have patience…..
I am AD/RP/CSC/Fragoman
Anyone same as my situation who is either waiting or has received there receipt in this week..
I am kinda in limbo.. I am not sure if i should loose hope or be hopeful… But last 1 month this blog has given me hope everytime.. I know everyone will not get it and we all have plans riding on this.. So just hoping that watever happpens is for the good…
I am also in the same situation dude..hope for the best
@SB: same situation… did u check with ur school for sevis updates?
Till last week no update on my SEVIS. This week and next week my DSO is OOO…
REG/REG quota…still waiting
What are the chances now??
Same here. I know it’s hard, but let’s wait a couple more weeks or so.
i see people getting receipts from 26th april on mail and ucsis has processed h1b applications till 30th April, so we still have one more week i guess.
I have been following this website since April 1. It is very informative. Looking at some comments I was thinking if my wait was over but thankfully I got my receipt today receipt date is 04/08 and it was RQ/RP/CSC. I hope it gets approved and I wish everyone waiting here good luck
@PP guys:
I know we all are hopeless….has anyone receipt from the following list:
Waiting4lottery – Regular/PP/VSC
Paagal ho Jaunga!! – Regular/PP/CSC
Hey Bhagawan – Regular/PP/VSC
hopeful – Regular/PP/VSC
still waiting for receipt num – Regular/PP/VSC
Goodluck – Regular/PP/VSC
xyz – Regular/PP/VSC
Deb(me) – Regular/PP/VSC
AVS – Masters/PP/CSC
kimmel – Regular/PP/CSC
H1b Singh – Regular/PP/CSC
keepingithonest – Masters/PP/CSC
RD – Masters/PP/VSC
Neha – Regular/PP/?? center
HOPE – Masters/PP/CSC
Raj – Regular/PP/VSC
Sam – Regular/PP/CSC
Mat – Regular/PP/CSC
T – Masters/PP/VSC
Mr.Hope – Regular/PP/VSC
Waiting – Masters/PP/CSC
waiting4 – Masters/PP/VSC
Apple Fan – Regular/PP/VSC
GG – Regular/PP/VSC
ATL_PP – Regular/PP/CSC
frustrated – Masters/PP/VSC
Sai – Masters/PP/VSC
GOD – Regular/PP/CSC
Lost hope – Regular/PP/VSC
gbav – Regular/PP/CSC
PP – Regular/PP/CSC
Lili – Masters/PP/CSC
AK – Masters/PP/VSC
ssr – Regular/PP/CSC
CAPGAP – Masters/PP/VSC
ss – Regular/PP/CSC
OMG – Regular/PP/VSC
Lifesucks – Masters/PP/??center
srinivas – Regular/PP/CSC
vs – Masters/PP/CSC
Oh no! – Masters/PP/CSC
QP – Regular/PP/CSC
cK – Regular/PP/CSC
ASH – Regular/PP/CSC
mohammed salaoddin – Masters/PP/VSC
P – Masters/PP/VSC
Friend – Regular/PP/VSC
Jeff – Regular/PP/CSC
TheEternalOptimist – Regular/PP/VSC
Hope H1B – Regular/PP/VSC
Deemag ka dahi – Masters/PP/CSC
FC – Masters/PP/VSC
GA – Regular/PP/VSC
pedal2themetal – AD/PP/CSC
Yes, I did, just today. Check some of the earlier posts from me.
Congrats!!! All the Best.
please pray for all of us who haven’t got yet…
Nope. I’m not hoping it any more.
Dev.. I am too in same boat and still waiting..
Just checked the last num is EAC1315152405 and some r PP. so lets keep our hope
I wish we all from this list at least should get through.
I know all the pain an stress we r going through form april 01 till…
Hey Deb. I thought u got ur rec and disappeared.
Still waiting
no my friend: haven’t received yet…lost hope…
me too still waiting… ad/pp/vsc…. got to know from employer that May 20th is last day of processing receipts that includes premium too.. so don’t loose hope until its official…
still waiting…. no hope 🙁
Still Waiting
Regular/PP/VSC
Hi Deb,
No, I am still waiting and I still contend that there are a lot more PC/PP/VSC to come!
I will add that my employer called the USCIS yesterday (May 3rd) and was told that my name is not in the system yet.
When my employer asked if that meant I had not been successful the USCIS officer said no it did not mean that. Further the officer contended that they are simply taking a long time in view of all the applications they received and that …… EVERYONE, whether selected or not will get a receipt! I’m not convinced about that statement but it did come from a USCIS officer.
On the other hand when I thought about it, my own personal thinking was that maybe every application, whether selected or not, will get a receipt number eventually on the basis of accountability. Let’s assume you are not selected, surely the USCIS would need to create some type of record of your application on that accountability basis so that at the very least they can confirm that your application was received, entered into the lottery, not successful and then had the package returned?!
Perhaps someone on this forum has experience from the 2008 lottery and knows what was the procedure then on the basis that the USCIS may use the same procedure again?
Good luck to all and keep the faith!
Can any tell me PLZ, what are the chances of approval after receiving receipt
What are the criteria they are looking for?
If all documentation provided are good, you will get it approved and go for stamping.
http: //www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=4b7cdd1d5fd37210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=73566811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD
@lk
Thanks for sharing the information, but the link which you provided is not working, could you please update the details in the blog
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=4b7cdd1d5fd37210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=73566811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD
Finally, the wait if over. Sigh… I almost made my plan to go back but from no where got good news from employer when I almost lost my hope. RQ/RP/VSC. All the best guys. I wish Congress decide to accept all 124K applications this year by looking at the market demand. Why life is so tough.
Guys got my receipt just now. Employer in chicago. H4 to H1. RP/RQ/CSC . receipt number WAC-13-143-5XXXX. receipt generated on 26th April and received today. I wish you all the luck.
Any h4-h1 still waiting?
Mine also H4-H1/ Reg Processing/ Reg Quota/ CSC. Still waiting
Sam here h4-h1 still waiting RP/RQ/VSC
Hi guys,
anyone got receipt who applied on 1st apr ?
waiting 4 reply
Case status from Initial Review to RFE to Initial Review
Receipt received 18 April 2013
Upgraded to PP 26 April 2013
Uscis status Acceptance 29 April 2013
Uscis Status Initial Review 30 April 2013
Uscis Status Request for Evidence 30 April 2013
Uscis Status Initial Review 2 May 2013
AD/Regular Processing to Premium Processing / VSC
Employer just got the premium processing receipt today that was generated on 29 April 2013
Suddenly today Status changed from RFE to Initial Review. Employer might get the RFE notice tomorrow. MBA working in Supply Chain. Non IT.
Can RFE people please post what has been requested? I guess mine might be for some specialty occupation.
@ Non IT RFE :
My RFE ia all about maintaining valid F1 status at the time of filing H1 petition. Did any one get such an RFE . I filed under adv degree @ CSC . anyone with an RFE under this category then may be we can discuss the query & help each other .
My employer told cheque was en cashed on 4/19. But till now no receipt.
dont know wat to do? any one in the similar case?
Lot of people on your boat! don’t worry!
AD/RP/VSC
Got email alert today from USCIS that my petition for h1B is approved today and notice has been sent via mail. :):)… My OPT is gonna end on May 31. So I was really tensed… Now Finally relieved… 🙂
Prism,
Congrats , good to know . is it Regular Processing / Premium processing. ? , If it is regular processing you are very lucky to get the approval in 30 days.
Thanks,
Srikanth
Hi Srikant,
Thanks.. Its Regular Processing. Yaa I think I got lucky. My notice date was April 12. And my lawyer received the notice on May 21. 🙂
Thank you Prism, for updating the information.
can you please let us knw 5 7 digits of ur receipt?
can you please let us knw 7 digits of ur receipt?
EAC13134
thnx dude!!
Please share the first 5 digits of the receipt no., plus which center.
I need your information.
Hi,
Could you share the first 7 digits to guess?
Mine is EAC13-134-53xxx
Please.
Hi Folks,
Just got the email from employer with receipt number.
RQ/RP/Vermont.
EAC 13 146 5**** Received Dt: Apr-8, Notice Date: Apr-26.
Wishing good luck for all the guys still waiting ..you will get it.
This forum has been very helpful in going thro the bad waiting period. keep it up
Got the receipt for my wife’s H1 from F1.
WAC13141524**.
RQ/RP/CSC.
Received date : Apr -8 , Notice Date : Apr-30th.
All the best Folks…
Folks:
A few minutes ago my lawyer(fragomen) emailed me that I have got a receipt number(WAC13143…..) !
WOW……
For those who have been on this forum from April 1st, they might have seen that I had lost hope a couple of weeks ago.
But I was wrong.
mine was a RQ/PP/CSC case, and lawyer website hasn’t been updated :-p
It is still in initial review, so I am not sure where it will go from here…..
How long has it taken for other from intial review to decision ?
Congrats!
so the IHP site was updated? they directly emailed you? I am from same lawyer firm, so just curious to know 🙂
IHP was NOT updated. Not sure why……
Yes, they emailed me (CCed employer)
thanks!
I m like u lost hope but stil nothing !!!!!!
Wht I shud do ?
DABC,
I am not sure, hope for the best, but expect the worst.
I don’t think there is an easy solution to any of this…..
Congrats,
do you know if your lawyer received email or regular mail. Also can you tell what the status says, like 15 day closk started or just received I129 and mailed you…?
Don’t know whether mail or email
It just says …’received I129 petition for…….
Thanks,
Does status say received on apr 8th or some other date?
Yep, April 8th
This comment gave me hope again. My law firm is Fragomen too, with PP.
@gbav, congratulations! That’s incredible! Glad you made it!
I had kept silent since the commenting was disabled in the other blog; I am also RQ/PP/CSC; no longer waiting, cos I don’t think there is any point to be distracted and stressed any more.
You take care buddy; all the best to your American dream!
Thanks for your wishes Jeff.
There have been some very nice & capable people on this forum, like yourselves, and it is a shame that a coin toss is deciding their career.
It is a good decision to focus your energy on something else. Being distracted is not going to help in a lottery situation. Although I say this, I have never been so distracted in my life !
@gbav, yes, the whole April is probably longest month ever in my life, so torturous!
Btw, can I ask the first alphabet of your family name please? As you can see, I still haven’t given up on the ‘old’ theory. 😛
It is “V”
🙂
@gbav, thanks!
Btw, are you sure your petition is PP rather than RP? Judging from the date when the receipt was generated (wac13143 shall be Thursday 25th) and the date you received it (Thursday 2nd). It feels more like a snail mail delivery.
Congratulations!! 😀
Does anyone know if USCIS reviews regular cap cases by their serial numbers?
Most cases before and after my receipt number have been approved or are in RFE.
depending on the complexity of each petition, the processing time might change. Don’t worry!
Thanks Ik. I work for a small company started 10 years ago. I am the only candidate they applied Visa for. Does that matter?
No :).
+1. No shouldn’t matter – as long as they are not willful/non-willful violators. Don’t worry!
I am in a similar position – small company, they don’t usually file for H1Bs. Still waiting… And very worried. RP/RQ.
Add me to the list!
Why are you worried?????? They are talking about approvals and USCIS page sais they take 2 month average for approvals! Its been only 15 days. Do not worry for unnecessary things!
WAC closed ? Still processing ????
Any hopes ?
RQ RP WAC
Killing me waiting !!!!!!
WAC is still processing. My friend got a receipt just now.
Number pls !
How much time it takes to get receipt ?
My employer is at Chicago
WAC-13-142-xxxxx
My friend also got hers today.
WAC131415xxxx.
Employer and location ?
With all due respect, why does it matter (other than curiosity)? Being selected on the lottery, getting a receipt number and making a decision on the approval / rejection has nothing to do with the employer and its location. Okay, approval / rejection may have something to do with the employer in case it does some shady outsourcing business.
WAC starts.
I saw at least WAC1314950202 for I-129. Hope we’re still in the game.
Can we keep the hopeeeeee !!!!
Not its done ???????
Thanks Saurabh u have always been so generous on yor comments. Surely ur good frens are blessed people to have u in life :)….
Xxx second you bro….completely….I don’t have the guts to write this crap and this surely doesn’t look good in a forum…so would like you to definitely curse the ones who are in india holding h1s and now planning with their funds and searching jobs…crap I know…we are struggling here….so just a req b polite to everyone….b it negative…hold your horses…will help you in life some where….just a advise 🙂
I pray we all make it 🙂
Can any one confidently say that reciept number which was generated today EAC1315151690 belongs to cap subject H1 B for 2013.
On April 8, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NON IMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. 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 contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
AD guys , don’t loose hope until you get back your package .
I saw news on moneycontrol website that there is very high rejection rates this time.
i have a feeling that all rejected applications will be replaced with AD petitions first so there is still chance .
I pray all good people get selected in lottery.
Any ways its not the end of life .
last year rejection rate was 16 percent (internet source) which is 13600. they should cover all AD guys as well some RG guys.
It looks like only regular quota applications are getting receipt numbers. So should Advanced degree applicants still have some hope. I dis not see any AD guys saying that they received their receipt number in this last 2 weeks. Any light on this will be highly appreciated. My head is braking and am not performing well at work as well. been doing same task for more than 10 days.
My case :
AD/REG to PP/ CSC
I received this RFE just some time back and I need to know if this is the general standardized message that ppl get for an RFE or I should strt worrying ..Still haven’t heard from employer about the requirements !!!
On May 2, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting evidence/information for this case to you or your representative. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the material requested. This case will be held in suspense until we either receive the evidence/information or the opportunity to submit it expires. A new processing period will begin when we receive your response. You or your representative will be notified by that office of a decision or if any further information or action is needed from you.
I am really worried …I need Good luck …Please pray for me !
Hi there, I’m in the same situation and also got that message when I check my status online. I think that is the general message you will see if you get a RFE. My status said that they mailed the letter with details on April 22nd. And I’m still waiting for the letter!!! It is taking so long and this wait is so miserable. Good luck and I hope you get your letter soon!
@ Patty thanks for teh response , also were you reg/ PP ? I think reg processing will get mail and PP will get email …does it apply for RFE too ?
I’m RP so I will get a letter. I think you will get an email or fax since you changed to PP.
@ Patty plz let me know when you get ur RFE I have few basic doubts we might discuss.
Thanks in advance
Fter an hour the case moved from acceptance to Initial review & msg was also updated as follows :
On May 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 case.
Anyone else having same situation ??
Case status from Initial Review to RFE to Initial Review
Receipt received 18 April 2013
Upgraded to PP 26 April 2013
Uscis status Acceptance 29 April 2013
Uscis Status Initial Review 30 April 2013
Uscis Status Request for Evidence 30 April 2013
Uscis Status Initial Review 2 May 2013
AD/Regular Processing to Premium Processing / VSC
Employer just got the premium processing receipt today that was generated on 29 April 2013
Suddenly today Status changed from RFE to Initial Review. Employer might get the RFE notice tomorrow. MBA working in Supply Chain. Non IT.
Can RFE people please post what has been requested? I guess mine might be for some specialty occupation.
SG,
RFE can be like a breeze (missing signature, missing standard document) or a tornado (all contracts, wage reports, all employee details, SOW, MSA etc).
So its better to check w/ employer what they are asking in RFE and that can give you an idea on how much to worry.
@ Saurabh thanks for the reply Man , I was wondering if the RFE details will be sent via email/ mail my process got converted from Reg to PP …I didnt hear from my employer yet !
SG,
From the status message it looks like they have sent USPS mail. Was the petition successfully upgraded to PP before the RFE was issued? If yes, then it should have been sent by email.
@ Saurabh as mine got transferred from Reg to PP my employer received an email … My RFE looks complex it is mostly related to my non-immigrant F1 status during filing of H1 petition . any similar cases ??
SG,
See my response to your other post on the blog.
Can any one confidently say that reciept number which was generated today EAC1315151690 belongs to cap subject H1 B for 2013.
On April 8, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NON IMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. 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 contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
Looks like it is cap subject.
I randomly gave different number and it says “On April 11, 2013, we received this I539 APPLICATION TO EXTEND OR CHANGE NONIMMIGRANT STATUS”
so EAC1315151690 must be cap subject to FY 2014.
Bhai… is thr still any chance for PP guys….
With each passing day, chances for PP guys is going down. However, there is someone who claimed to have received receipt number today (PP case). I am following-up w/ him to know when it was generated and if the employer held on to the receipts for so-many days.
I received confirmation of my H1B petition receipt number & change of status note on my SEVIS record from international scholars office, then attorney confirmed the cashed checks. It is under RP/RQ/VSC, receipt # EAC13148 5****. Just want to share the ray of hope for few Non-IT guys out there in the ocean of IT petitions. My background is from applied science research, postdoc on J1, traveled the hard path of obtained waivers and got through the touch phase of convincing recruiters ( for barely 2 or 3 positions) that why they should take the hard path of hiring an international candidate….. then on April 5th life took a spicy turn with the news of lottery to decide the fate of many careers. I thank this blog for hinting me about the idea of SEVIS record check & wish everyone out there waiting with genuine petition will get the long sought fine moments and much success.
Thank you — I am also a science postdoc currently on J-1. It’s not been easy finding a sponsor, and when I finally found one, the lottery happened.
RP/RQ/VSC. No receipt, no news, no nothing. Freaking out.
Vee, try checking your SEVIS updates via international scholars office. May be it’s already there! Best
@ Saurabh
For the Regular Processing petitions that have been selected in the lottery, do you know approximately how many of those petitions are generally processed in a day? Thanks!
K,
Such numbers are not published and my guess will be as good as yours. General processing time is 2-6 months but it can vary based on center load and complexity of the petition.
Appreciate you replying. Thanks.
Dear Sourabh,
Thanks for you help and this nice website.
I have been informed by my company that i got selected need to ask one question:
Once we get through lottery what are the other hurdles that need to be crossed ?
thanks
Chameli Bai from TCS
Chameli bai@TCS,
Next step is petition processing and finally visa stamping (once the petition has been approved). You can then travel to US to work for your H-1 employer.
Thanks bro
Can you please tell from u came know about ur status.
I mean from person or department in TCS
What the f***g hell !
You don’t know the hell about h1b visa from the Torchering consultancy services !! You are going to work for usa ???
Omg Wht the hell
We r waiting for our receipts and you are giving the h1b for this f*** g tcs infy shit !!!!
you can’t help. Indian IT companies have a big chunk of US business in their plates.
And it is not going to go down.
But the only bad thing is there are many people @ offshore(IT companies) who have approved H1b visa but are not sent to US. Unnecessary waste of H1b quota.
Omg really ?
They have h1b not working in US ?
F***g ass holes
Don’t be angry on TCS and other Indian IT companies. They are bread and butter to many in India.
And with the new visa reform proposed, who knows they will start hiring big in US locally.
Thats true. Agreed.
But why they are taking the bread and butter from us?
We didn’t even got the receipts. all this is just because of what?
Even Microsoft is complaining about this.
The only thing I don’t understand is, they are working for the U.S projects in India. They are again coming here and taking the h1b from the people who are here and jobs from the U.S people.
Just think about it. Put your hand on your heart and think twice.
What the hell is this? You already got job which is due to the U.S outsourcing.
It is all trade and business and open to anyone as per uscis rules.
It is just the way the system is setup.
Why should Microsoft complain about TCS ? If they are applying for H1b, they know they are competing with TCS and others.
But you may argue, that a person with a job from Microsoft/Facebook/Google/Apple deserves H1b more than a person working for TCS/Infy.
But these same big companies have outsourced lot of their work to Indian IT companies and need resources from TCS/Infy,etc to come to onsite. At least I know about Microsoft outsourcing lot of work to Indian IT companies.
These words do not suit you @SS, You are not american citizen. You are just a person standing in queue just like any body else who applied for H1. You want previlege? for what.
Even you are just like one of the ordinary applicant applying for a US visa. Dont think, just because you have done some shitty degree from US don’t make you GOD.
Better still Keep crying……
and you are doing what ? because of which you claim easy entry to USA . Did you file many patents or big research guru who has changed world ? Why you feel you are above others.
it felt so wrong that our future should be decided by loterry , everyone should have received the same chance according to their skill, not by a mere chance.
Mind ur language ..
its so frustrating to read ur comments
@xxx :
There u go off again.
Congrats for selection. If TCS doesn’t send you to US, you can always change your H1B employer once you have H1b approved. No need to apply again for H1b.
And you will earn at least 20% more than what TCS will pay you in US.
Guys ,
Calm down ok ?
1.TCS is not some xyz company I am proud to be part of it and I am skilled person.
I am an Engineer did Btech and work with a good client in niche technology.
This is a myth that we are some shop etc
It’s just we have a business like that for which we need more US visa.
I will not to that down and will start bashing you all but let me tell you I or my company don’t want in any case that you all don’t get selected.
It’s just like I got chance and got through.
@that person who was saying me i don’t know process and blah blah
Let me tell you dude lets sit together one day discuss how knowledgeable one is … “technically”
@all tcs guys –for status you need to contact your Delivery Manager guys.
Agreed. TCS and other Indian IT companies have very skilled resources. Lot of them from IITs and IIMs.
No doubt US companies are ready to outsource their work.
Moreover one last point want to add —
No matter you hate us or love us we were/are/will exist and will grow heaps and bounds by almighty grace.
and to all TCS bashers ( we are part of $100 Billion TATA group the same who acquired Jaguar,Corus etc etc )
since when shops have become so big LOL
keep on crying 😉
Hasta la Vista baby !!
@ Chameli bai@TCS – Good Job that’s the spirit. Elephant walks royaly and dogs keeps barking pity.
hahaha ,…..
good one …..
and m not form Tcs …
M in Usa ….PP/CSC
But i believe all of us have our own rights to be happy and reasons for the visa …
so top fighting plz …..ad lets pray and hope for the best 🙂
Glad to see atleast a few sane people here.
WAC closed ? Still processing ????
Any hopes ?
RQ RP WAC
Killing me waiting !!!!!!
@ chamelibai
Congrats! You have successfully made an irrelevant point. 🙂
Chameli bai@TCS- To be very honest I am not against any company or any individual.
But at the same time I beleive in facts- TCS, Wipro, Infy, Cogzi etc are all body shops. Moreover, its not because of their business model that these companies need more Visas. They need more visas because their survival depends on low cost.
On 18 April 2013, there was an article on TOI where one of the very senior manager of Infosys quoted- Infosys will suffer decline in profits if they donot get all their L1 and H1B visas because now they will need to hire locals to do the same work.
The above statement clarified all doubts on the use of H1B visa.
My point is that H1B was always meant for High skilled professionals not for general IT workers. So these companies are abusing the system.
I know this will start an array of comments from most Indian IT professionals but if you introspect and see the type of work you do in USA then you will realise whether you deserve a H1B visa or not.
@aabb. What is your definition of high skilled ? What Job you consider fit in High skillled category. You have already declared IT is not a skilled work. Any body walking down the road can do it just like that ? Why not take out IT from H1 eligibility itself ? I thing USCIS should pass a bill to take it out ?
@VJY- I mentioned “general IT”. And believe it or not the companies I mentioned above (plus a lot more) do general IT work…..
This is so funny I had to share. No offense meant to anyone. Please take it in the spirit in which it was intended.
http:/ /www.fakingnews.com/2011/01/tcs-to-hire-through-ipl-style-auctions-quote-lowest-to-get-job/
@aabb, And u deserve a visa right. I forgot. U r an alien of extraordinary abilities from a western country. And you are developing some rocket science right? No no o, you are the MBA right witH 175k salary??
What happened to the M category visa you wanted to apply. That was for morons like you. Remember?
You are no one to decide weather I or anyone else need to work in the US or not. If USCIS next year decides I am not eligible, I will respect the decision not bark like a dog in forums.
@chamelibai don’t every worry of morons like aabb. Such loosers will always be there who think they are the smartest and all people around them are fools. All the best for ur life in the US.
Very true friend, I work for one of TCS/Infy/CTS likes, I’m from one of the top engg. schools (IIT) and later did MBA from one of the top b.schools (IIM) and have many friends like me here (my company) and the likes. So stereotyping all tcs/infy ppl is wrong and mostly h1b is applied for all deserving/skilled employees only
I do work in one of these companies.. Mostly they process H1 for employees with good ratings only.. Do you think these companies are stupid and they will send dumb guys to client place only to spoil their reputation.. of course not..
i do agree that some of the visas may not get utilized immediately and those employees wait for some months/years to get project matching their skill set.. When company process H1b spending their money, surely they will have some business projection and that’s the reason they are processing.. Few business deals will go thru and few will not..That’s the reason all H1bs will not be utilized immediately.. For them, losing a deal bcos of non-availability of resources with valid H1 is big compared to spending money for their H1.. So there is logic behind everything.. Big Indian companies like Infy,TCS, CTS are not run by jokers or gamblers to spend money without thinking thru.. Those are run by great people who had great vision for their countries and for themselves too..
Not contributing to the debate.
@Chameli bai@TCS : “I will not to that down and will start bashing you all but let me tell you I or my company don’t want in any case that you all don’t get selected.”
This sentence murders many basic English grammar rules but it more than makes up for it with its accurate use of ‘I’ v/s ‘me’. 🙂
@Crap- you would die without visiting USA….come and I will sponsor your “W” visa. And you will earn more than what you will potentially earn with your experience here…..
And get over with your inferiority complex, buddy
lol… you shouldn’t pay attention to things like English and grammar when you read some posts on this forum, they will make you want to kill yourself (as you can’t kill the people posting)
Worried about this
On May 2, 2013, the 15-day Premium Processing clock stopped on your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER.
AD/PP/VSC
what does this mean…?
Thanks.
This means decision has been arrived , wait for another 2-3 hours and check, you should see your approval ! All the best !!
Is it true..? Did it happened to you or anybody..?
It can mean that decision will come soon or RFE. It happened to me as well. I was so worried, but after couple hours, it got approved. So check back in couple hours, if it still doesn’t change to decision, you should contact your attorney to see if they get notice from USCIS about the RFE
Ok I will wait for couple of more hours and see.
Thanks.
Ok, guys, there is some ray of hope for us yet, I guess. I just received an e-mail from my attorney, where he states that according to the report form AILA, which is a closed association of immigration attorneys, and there it is stated that it takes 30 and more days for Non-cap H1B to be processed. He told me not to lose hope till next week. There are still many people waiting for receipts, with no checks not cashed.
Got my WAC no today, first from international advisor and the SEVIS and then confirmation from my lawyer. My hope was out, but I was wrong. I hope that you all will get it!
My receipt is dated the 26th and postmarked on the 29th.
WAC131445****
RQ/RP/WAC
😀
Whr is your employer located ?
Do we hv to keep hope still
I m RQ RP CSC ;(((((
I lost hope
For the Regular Processing petitions that have been selected in the lottery, does any know approximately how many of those petitions are generally processed in a day?
I have a question.
Are the RQ/RP guys getting the receipt number through post or through mail ?
Does anybody know why there are no receipts generated at CSC today ? are they following different work day ?
Guys don’t panic, still there are generating receipts. Latest I saw – EAC1315150900, randomly checked.
The receipt number could be from any other visa request.. for H1B extension for anything… new I140 etc…
Don’t know but it says April 8 and I129.
What about WAC ??????
My spouse got receipt yesterday.
RQ/RP/CSC. Notice date April 26.
Anyone from IonIdea got their receipts….no updates for me yet.
Mine is RQ/RP/VSC
I got
me, was it regular/pp or advanced/regular and when did you get it? I am really worried no words yet
I thought regular mail from VA to VA shouldn’t have taken much time.
its RQ/RP/VSC i got it on 24/04/2013
EAC13139xxxxx
Received update from my lawyer (Fragmon)
RQ/RP/CSC
WAC1314352***
what was receipt generation date and when did your lawyer receive the receipt in mail.
Your employer and work place please !
@Rajeev- its day 143 so I am guessing its either Thur or Friday last week
DABC- Employer- one of the large strategic consulting firm (NOT IT :-)) and its in CAL
Do I need to keep hope ? I m RQ RP WAC
Just got my receipt -RQ /RP case .
WAC-13-143-51XXX
Received date – April 8, 2013
Notice date – April 26 , 2013
courier received 2 nd may 2013 .
Best of luck to everyone .
Thanks
Hello
143 is last Tuesday?
Hi Everyone ! Any body waiting still for AD/PP/CSC??
yes I am still waiting for info. on whether I am picked in lottery or not.
Losing confidence every day as days pass.
ALl, Lets be Honest.
Not to break hope, but to be more realistic.
DO WE HAVE anyone who has receved package back? OR does anyone know of someone who has gotten package back??
My employer called USCIS today and they said they received my petition but it’s not in the system. My employer asked whether this means I lost the lottery. They said no and asked us to wait for one more week for the info to be input to the system. Totally confused, did I lose the lottery or not ? Anybody knows this kind of situation ?
Which center was it?
Sorry, forgot to mention my category. It’s RC / RP / CSC.
whats your category?
guys please post their categories how you filed h1.
without that no one can expect anything here.
I contacted my adviser and no sevis update. I lost all hope!
Saurabh I see that you are here on this forum from ages and keeping it well alive and iintersting, so would like to ask you that as there are 100s of people discussing this issue on such a large front this year , does this happen every year or its jus this time that people have got so crazy on the forum and I see are completing a pages in a day….to add more to that we exhausted the page limit on of the pages and diverted to the different one..
Hoping for h1,
Yes, this is not anything new. This is how it happens every year:
Jan-Mar: people keep discussing about finding the right employer(s)
Apr-June: people keep discussing about the filing, cap, lottery etc
July-Oct: people keep discussing about the petition processing, RFEs etc
Sep-Dec: people keep discussing about H-1 stamping, 221g, not getting regular salary, out-of-status etc
Jan-Mar: next batch of applicants arrive and the cycle starts again 🙂
There were thousands of comments in 2013 as well, but as that lottery was conducted in July there was less participation than this year. On murthy, lot of people were banned in 2007-08 after their forums were bombarded w/ lottery applicants.
Still CSC generating receipt for RC/RP ?
Any one from California center received receipt today ?
Any updates from Fragomen for RQ/RP?
I got selected in lottery but I am soon getting married.
My would be wife is a doctor a physiotherapist, she wants to continue practice in US, can she practice on H4 visa? if not, what are her options to apply for work visa for doctors?
Please let me knw!
Thanks!
Person,
She cannot work on H-4. She will need her own H-1 visa. It can be filed as early as April 1, 2014 for a start date of Oct 1, 2014. You will have to see what are the other licenses required for a doctor’s job in US.
Thanks for reply Saurabh, the way software engineers and all can apply only through a US based company for H1.
Do doctors also have to get associated with some firm\hospital in the US? Or, they can apply independently?
The H1 for doctors is cap exempt or it will fall under cap only?
Person,
I am not well versed w/ the doctor profession w.r.t. H-1. So you will have to check w/ someone experienced in that field. My guess would be that the hospital or a private medical group will have to file the H-1 and it may or may not be subject to cap depending upon who the employer is.
Hi Person
To work as Physical therapist, one has to do educational credential evaluation through agencies like FCCPT, ICD. Indian PTs generally lack general credits and they can be completed by taking CLEP exams. Once his/her education found to be equivalent, the PT board of the state where he/she wishes to practice will give an authorization to test letter to sit for National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). Once all these steps are completed, he/she can contact agencies or direct employers, who can file for H1b. Cap exempt visas are available from hospitals which are engaged in research, not for profit research organization etc
any one from Deebecon still waiting?
I am from Deebecon too and I received a call from employer about the receipt… Have you tried calling them for an update? To whom are you talking from Deebecon?
There are people still receiving receipts, so please dont lose your hope…
I tried calling …. but no luck… 🙁
what did they tell you? whom did you contacted?
(s)no update…
Yes, if they receive any update they will give you a call immediately for sure…. I had the same tension before i was selected in the lottery.
until you don’t receive the return package, you still have a hope…..People are started getting the returned package too…..
Hope for the best….
Really? :-‘( ..do u know/heard about some one who got the package back?
Yes I heard couple of my friends had got the returned package.
@XXX
Don’t create panic !!! if you just heard.
Can you please share your email ID?
we can discuss over the phone… if needed for any clarifications..
Hi XXX
Even they didnt provide me also the receipt number. He was telling some stupid reason for that.. It was not at all convincing.. but couldnt do anything
Hi waiting .. and XXX
I also filed thru Deebecon… did they provide u with receipts…. or just give a call…. For me I just received the call but didnt provide any receipt number
I did not receive the receipt, they just called and told me that I got selected in the lottery based on my check cashed by USCIS. I think they are not issuing the receipts to any of them.. Don’t know what is harm in sharing the receipts….
Yes, the reason that he gave was really stupid.. But anyway what to do we don’t have any other options..
Now there is no hope for PP guys…. go for alternate…. OPT /CPT .. do it now..
Just waiting for my return packet from USCIS. 🙁
Did you hear anything official. I am also PP/Req and still waiting though with no hope..:(
Nope…. just heard some 1 got the packet… it must b PP guy… coz regular processing is still going on… I dont have any hope… so going for another option…
I’ve heard some PP people got their receipt yesterday
I heard the same thing. Check andhra friends
I got my recipt number yesterday and my status shows as inital review. Good luck to all you guys
whats your category?
PP/RQ
My employer had confirmed today that my H1B application is through lottery. I got the receipt no. and soft copy of the receipt.
Employer received the receipt last Friday.
Further details:
Regular Quota / Regular Processing / VSC
Receipt generated on: 22nd April
I wish you all the very best.
any hope left for AD/RP/CSC??
I am so ready to take alternative steps… Should I be a little bit more patient of just say fak it and move on??
I am in the same boat as your.. AD/RP/CSC… Dont loose hope… Wait till it is over.. Cos till its over der is hope…
I am still waiting for physical receipt …I got my Wac 313 no. from DSO.
and while researching random no. yesterday i came across this WAC1313350797 this no. is close my receipt no. and it was accepted on 30th of April. Which is kinda weird right ?
I think if the petition is upgraded to premium processing, the acceptance date changes to when PP started.
me too still waiting for physical receipt.. got number from dso!
Srb, when did you get your receipt number from your DSO and when does your OPT end?
MichGrad, when did you get your receipt number from your DSO? and when does your OPT end?
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.
when did this happen today or yesterday?
today RQ/RP/VSC