As you know, yesterday USCIS released an official press note indicating that they received about 233,000 petitions and H1B lottery was completed. As of yesterday, USCIS indicated that the premium processing will begin no later than May 11th, 2015.
Today, USCIS released a news alert indicating that the premium processing for H1B Visa 2016 petitions will start from April 27th, 2015.
What does this change in premium processing date mean to everyone in H1B 2016 quota ?
It simply means that, if someone filed their H1B petition in FY 2016 quota under either in masters quota or regular quota and filed it under premium processing their 15 days clock for adjudicating the petition starts from April 27th. Technically, if everything was right and there is no RFE they should have a decision within 15 calendar days starting from April 27th, which would be May 11th.
So, technically, premium processing candidates for FY 2016 should receive their H1B case petition numbers/ receipt notices starting anytime from today via email. They should ideally have H1B case number by April 28th or 29th. USCIS might take some more time to release the case number or receipt notices for the regular processing petitions, as there is no SLA or time commitment.
This clearly tells us that the number of premium processing petitions filed this year were more or less same as last year and not too many filed under premium processing as USCIS anticipated. They adjusted the dates based on the work load they have. Also, with the push in the premium processing dates, hopefully, regular processing candidates petitions are processed slightly faster as well…lets hope so !
Also, they indicated in the press note that no changes to the premium processing petitions filed that are cap-exempt. Their processing continues to stick to the 15 calendar days starting from the day USCIS received the petition with the fee. Also, you may read the below to clarify on the processing times.
H1B 2016 Premium, Regular Processing time, Receipts Info
What are your thoughts on the H1B processing timelines by USCIS ?
Reference : USCIS Alert on Premium processing
Do not lose hope guys..!!! receipts are still being generated EAC1514854104 from vermont. as of now almost 4104 have been generated.. they contain other applications too but most of them are H1 B so hope for the good..!!
i dint check calif though it should be starting from wac1514850001 and so on
Are there any hopes left?
Receipts started for non-AD/RP/Cali?
Yes. On my case, check got cashed on April 24 and lawyer received receipt on April 27.
I got selected in lottery, my employer called me and told that the check was encashed and waiting for receipts.
Non-AD/Reg/VSC – First time and single genuine application
Credit goes to random number generator.
Congrats!
congrats!! Can you please tell when was your cheque encashed ?? Date !!! It gives a lil hope
My cheque was encashed today “04/29” Morning !!!
Are you sure it was encashed on 29th? Thanks
Oh thank you , it seriously gave me some hope
Congrats !! When was ur cheque encashed ?? U mean today ?? !
Infy anyone got?
Nope.
anybody got updates till now in any DC?
No one is received till now in chennai onfy I guess
Hi All,
I got mail from my employer now. Got myself picked up in lottery.Finally got it after 2 years of waiting.
location?
chennai
can i still expect receipt number for non-AD/PP ?
Yes. May 11 is the deadline. Don’t lose your hope. Hang in there
LMAO 😀
optimist is trolling this post 😀
If may 11 s t last day to receive receipt, then what is t last day fr cheque encash ??
Random guess
can i still expect receipt number for non-AD/PP/VT
Hang in there till 11 may.
We are done dude. Bags are packed.
im packing stuff
bye bye usa
me in same boat .. AD/PP/CSC
Hi,
There are 2 dates mentioned on the receipt -Received date & notice Date.
What do each stand for?
Thanks!
Any receipts for AD/RT today?
any hopes for PP/VT/AD
Chicago, PP/VT/AD, Any Hope?
AnY hope for NON-AD / PP / VERMONT?
Or we are done?
Idk, I’m in the same shoes 😀
Same Boat.. Waiting.. Waiting..
We are done. Dont wait
Any hopes left for AD/PP/CSC ?
unfortunately, I don’t think so buddy. I am on the same boat. I don’t know what to do. This is my 2nd try.
I am keeping hopes alive till Friday 1st May.
Did any RP hear back from CSC?
Nothing yet
Did you get selected ? I did not.
No. I think I was not selected. I made my peace with it 🙂 Better things await hopefully.
Ha ha.. Good on you brother.. Am in the same boat as you.. Moving on…
I happen to be a sister 😀
Hahahha…
Non AD/RP/VT recieved notice for CTS.
Thanks and best of wishes to everyone
you are from which location?
i m in kolkata
any news about non-ad/reg processing from California center?
When did you receive? You are in India or USA?
Hello,
Even i’m from Cts. Any of your frndz also got ?
No none of my friends have recieved yet. Hope for the best. This was my 3rd attempt. I think they will send the bulk notification later in night or tomorrow.
As per comments i understand some people got receipts under Regular Processing also. Please correct me if my understanding is wrong. Until which date we can wait for result. Even i am waiting for the updates.
May Mid.. and till May end to be absolutely sure..
May 15th bro ,
Hi,
Any news for ibmers??
Mine got picked and I am waiting for my employer email for details. But they confirmed that it got picked. I can’t believe millions are in queue and I got picked on my first attempt. Mine is regular
Hai, Do you know when your check got en cashed? Please let us know.
Thanks.
Hi, when did you get the notice from u r employer that u r petition got picked?
Millions? You know how million is quantified ? Its 10 lakhs if you know what a lakh is.
This year the no of applications are ~ 234000, which is ~ 24% of a million, so there isn’t even a single million there.
Just note down all the above stuff, so that it will be useful once you come here .
LOL . So glad you explained what a million is. He was being smug. Thinks he is some sort of chosen one LOL
Guys, can you please let me know till when can we expect the receipts coming. Does it keep going till end of May?
Anyone got updates for Non AD/RP/VT..?
same here.. I am also waiting ….. I think USCIS just started send the receipt number… keep hopes till mid of MAY …. All the best
Guys, my first and ONLY petition was picked in the lottery. The legal counsel just sent me a notification yesterday.
Thanks for your help again. I hope everyone waiting for their decisions get them soon. Good luck to you all.
Congrats! PP still coming ??When did USCIS receiving your application ?
NAD/PP still coming? Pls help.
Cognizant Anyboby got updates?
Anybody got updates from Infosys.
Any of your Infy frnds got till now?
None
I got two receipts and my cases status are request for evidence. Kinda nervous. What did I do wrong? #_#. Anyone has experience with this? Thanks.
I actually have a follow up to this guy. If both his cases or one of his cases don’t get approved, will USCIS pick another application from the ones that weren’t picked earlier?
LOL
Haha.. They dont select new.. Already they select extra than 85k in lottery guessing few gets rejected or withdrawn.. So no new chances created..
My case status changed to RFE today.
– AD/PP
– WAC
Hopefully it is a straight forward RFE.
Congrats ,Can you please let us know what day is mentioned on your receipt? I mean EAC15***??? 134/135 maybe??
134
Hi,
What is RFE and WAC
Thanks
RFE is request for evidence. The USCIS has additional questions about your application. WAC – is the prefix that indicates the service center. I think WAC is for California.
Thanks
Mine too. Do you know what is the rfe all about?
I don’t know anything about the details of the RFE yet. It is probably in the mail, on its way to the attorney.
I am thinking with so many Approvals….i am the only most unlucky person.
I am Non-AD, PP candidate.
If it makes you feel better, AD/PP , genuine, single application, 2nd (last) attempt, packing my bags!
+1 same boat, can’t feel any better though..
Feel for you and all AD candidates man. System is eff-in unfair (In my personal opinion). I wish that the AD candidates (especially STEM) who have put in the effort for a GMAT / GRE, spent all that money and effort in getting a degree didn’t have to compete with the regular non-ADs in a lottery. One of my close friends is packing his bags too, after an MBA at a top school. Hope you have made your peace.
AD/PP/VT
First ( and last) attempt. Still waiting 🙁
Who knows? Maybe there are better plans for you ?
If it makes you better, 3rd Attempt, AD/PP , packing my bags already. Looking for people to sell my stuff :p
Hi guys,
What’s going on with Cali center ?
Still hope …or not ?
Thanks
Absolutely nothing is going on there. There is hope
Hi ,
If my understanding is correct ,USCIS just started sending the receipt numbers for RP right ?
yes that is correct..RP started since yesterday
Not entirely correct. I received mine yesterday morning (meaning it was sent by mail late last week). My colleagues received on Friday, meaning was sent by snail mail earlier in the week. They will continue sending for a few more days. It could go well into May.
Ok, Its very hard to wait …. Now i understand why ppl pay huge money and opt PP .. fingers crossed ..
what the hell is going on here. People waiting for h1b lottery.
whats h1b?
what is lottery?
w*f is happening in this website?
Kavya, please go back to india. Enjoy your life! why the ** u came here? Appreciate if you can take your *** off from here ..huh crazy ppl
Not sure why you are on here if you are not aware of these things. And anyhow, your attitude seems so rude. No one on here is destroying human civilization or anything. So what do you mean “what the hell is going on here “? wtf is going on with that attitude of yours ?
Someone’s just trolling. Just ignore.
AD/PP/VSC..1st attempt..1 genuine application
Check En-cashed: 17th April
Received official Receipt email: 20th April
Case Approved: 28th April
Good luck to everyone waiting for receipts, hope you all get it!!!
Congrats buddy! Can you please let us know what day is mentioned on your receipt? I mean EAC15***??? 134/135 maybe??
my receipt says 136!! hope that helps!!
my receipt say 136 buddy!! hope this helps
Police case or rape case approved?? 😛
@kavya tooo funny… I know u r a spam…Get a life
Go F*** yourself and you will know what case I am talking about B*t*h..Dumb-a** get the hell out of here if you are too much of doofus to not understand whats going on here!!
Major reason for this freaking for you folks is due to multiple filings by people dying to stay here that’s all.
Who ya’ll did and have like multiple approvals they are watching you.
Well i got mine AD/RP. single employer. My good genuine folks are worried because of ya’ll punks.
A well-wishing post from you, I know. But even with all this freaking out I cracked up thanks to you!
Congratulations!
Till when can we expect the receipts.
I see many are waiting from CA service center for AD/RP
+1
++1
Did any of you get the notice?
+1
No. There’s still a delay at CSC
If non AD / RP/ CA have received notices, then we are definitely out. My employer just informed me he has received notices for all other employees that he had applied H1 for.
+1 🙁
Though AD/RP receipts are supposed to be sent out before Non-AD, the pattern doesnt hold true. There are several AD/RP/VT guys who got their receipts today non-AD in VT started a few days back
+1
Only few ? Looks like only few from AD/RP/CSC are waiting. I know most of my friends from CA already received numbers.
Only few have responded to this post
+1
Any of you selected ?
Any AD/RP/VT receipts today? Upto when can we expect receipts for RP? I’m still waiting for mine.
RP cases will go on for a few more days (or weeks). Retain hope until you get either a receipt notice or until you get your returned application.
Thanks for the response. If you do not mind, may I ask if you received yours? My questions comes from understanding that you too are a similar candidate like me.
Yes I did, yesterday. My comment about that is buried somewhere in this chain. I am only staying on here and commenting because I know how stressful the wait was.
Congratulations to you. Well, thank you for making the rest of us feel better and retain some hope by responding to our queries.
I’m AD/RP/Vermont..my cheque got cashed last week. still waiting for receipt…do u know how long the wait is…?
Though I had left hope by last friday, received an email from attorney saying that they haven’t yet received any email or receipt from California for any of their petitions PP or RP. And that there is still hope.
Is there even a bit of truth in this?
Yes. That’s true. California receipts are stagnant. They will push out the receipts in bulk I guess
But as per earlier comments, if we don’t receive by 27th its almost nil chance. Is it true that people haven’t got receipts for PP from CSC?
I can’t really comment on that being in RP. But I did see a few PP people getting receipts sporadically
Thanks for the quick replies. Though I wish lawyer’s words are true, I don’t want to keep my hopes high.
Hi, my cheque got cashed last week and i didnt receive any receipt number yet…any particular time frame..?
PP? Probably not, especially since they should have got an email notification. RP, yes there is. They will continue to send RP receipt notices for a few days. There is no SLA for RP. Hope that helps.
Wish it is true. ^_^
Not seeing much movement in the Cali Service center. All my friends who got receipts today are from Vermont service center!!
Do you know, if their SEVIS STATUS is active now?
I was thinking just same. I haven’t seen any receipts from cali
Just checked with my DSO. No updates yet!
Still Waiting CSC
Pretty sure they wouldn’t bother to check with the DSO on the SEVIS once they receive word from the employer.
Plus the DSOs have started biting back !! 😛
This is from Immigration girl – ***UPDATE 4/28/15 – Receipts are still coming in for Vermont regular processing cases today. Nothing new from California, but we do expect more will be coming.***
Technically PP clock starts yesterday(27th april 2015). How come there is no hope for people who have not received their receipt yet?. There is still hope till may 11 for all PP candidates.
Keep faith and don’t worry!.
I am not in competition with anyone. I hope we all made it.
i heard, if you did not get the receipt number for PP by 27th its game over, so its not true?
Its not yet over…..its just started yesterday.2 more weeks togo.
Receipts for PP are already sent through E-Mail which indicates that the petition is picked in the lottery. Now its approval time starting from 27th April. Few people have approvals already. In the next 2 weeks, USCIS will adjudicate the cases. This could be a distaste to know but its a fact.
I have applied under PP and was intimated on 20th April i got picked but no receipt number yet from USCIS. Any info? thanks
any hope for non-AD/PP/VT
I think for PP the season is over as people filed the petition under PP already started getting approvals
I just talked with my DSO. Nothing is pending in SEVIS and lawyer has received nothing. So not picked for sure? AD/ RP.
Which service center?
California. 🙁
Guess we are in the same boat here. I am still being hopeful
do you know what DSO needs to look for in SEVIS? I asked and she said she sees nothing pending. She is a new DSO and is not very familiar with SEVIS.
Don’t loose hope. Today morning my cheque got en cashed. No update from attorney or school. I am waiting for receipt number from attorney. AD/RP/Vermont
Oh today it go en-cashed?! That raises some hope for the remaining RP folks. Thanks man.
Thank you. However, looks like luck was not on my side this time 🙁 I am not going to study more. It is too expensive, both monetarily as well as time wise. Life is almost over…
Cmon.. Cheer up.. Usa is not ur life.. It is just part.. I am sure you are very valuable person .. When one door closes another opens.. Been through more bad phase than this.. So trust me.. Nothing wrong will hapoen ever if you have put 100% effort in anything and you have faith in urself..
I dont really know. I emailed my DSO asking for any updates in SEVIS status and she replied back saying there isn’t any
Same with me.
I am also AD/RP/CSC.
I am keeping my expectations low at this point.
Immigration girl says that they are expecting more AD/RP/CSC receipts in the next few days. The number of receipts coming out of CSC seems less than ideal
If any of you get any info, please post here. So others from the same service center know if they have any hope or not…
I dont really know. I emailed my DSO asking for any updates in SEVIS status and she replied back saying there isn’t any
I just check yesterday, there will be very clear receipt number for your H1B on the buttom, DSO can not see it if it does appear there. Bless you and bless all of us
DSO wouldn’t not see it
Yes, DSO sees nothing. So I am out. Can you imagine again take GRE ( in 2 weeks or so )and go through the entire application process.:(
With mercy of God, just received the receipt number from my employer. I am AD/RP/VT, single application. Best of luck to all genuine applicants with single applications.
Do you know/Can you find out when the checks were cashed? Would give us some hope. Thanks.
Hi gurus,,
My employer told me that my H1 application check got chased. Today I checked with DSO for my SEVIS status. He said there is no update in the SEVIS. Anybody know how long it take to reflect in SEVIS after your check is cashed ??
May I know which center? When check was cashed? Thanks
They only cash checks of accepted applications. Be patient, especially if you are RP. They have tens of thousands of applications to process.
Hey…i heard from my employer on thursday that my cheque was cleared..but i have not received my receipt yet,I’m AD/RP/vermont…any idea guys…i’m annoying my employer…but he wants me to wait..my DSO sucks..he doesn’t pick up..how long should i wait…
My DSO informed me last Tuesday regarding my receipt and after a week my Employer received the snail mail from USCIS. So be patient, your employer will receive the receipt.
Same here i was informed on April 20th but no receipt till date.. i am waiting for it and bit nervous as well.
Apart from t ones who received receipts on 27th for Non-AD , Did anyone receive anything today ??? Or ur friends ???
Please share me t link of t site where u can check t last person receipt received in uscis …. TIA
The status on my receipt number has changed to ” Name updated for I 129″.
Can any one please let me know what this means?
Employer got receipt in the mail yday. I don’t think it was premium as my cases status on the USCIS website doesn’t say that. I have a MS degree so it was under the Masters’ quote. Reveived date 13th April, Notice date 21st April. Got in the mail 27th April.
WAC-15-140-XXXXX
I think I’ve read that the last 5 digits of the receipt correspond with the allocation number. Is this correct? So, on the basis I have seen numbers 55000 there are approximately 30,000 left.
So its taken 2 weeks to do 55,000 notifications. I suspect it will take over 2 weeks to do that last 30,000 as a fair amount of man hours will be diverted to completing meeting the premium processing requirements of those already selected. Does this sound like fair observation?
How do you 55k notifications have been sent this year so far?
False information. I just checked by changing E with W in my receipt number and there is a separate receipt. which means that the last 5 digits repeat.
Genuine RP Candidates, please patiently wait. It’s hard, I know (And easy for me to say after getting my receipt), but there is no other go.
This is my first attempt, I am still waiting. My attorney stated that there is still time. Up to when can we expect receipts for AD/RP/VT? Thanks!
what is full form of AD/RP/VT.
especially AD
Advanced degree/ regular processing/ vermont. I am a Master’s degree candidate.
AD – Applied for the masters cap. AD stands for Advanced Degree.
RP or PP – Regular or Premium Processing.
VT or CA or CSC – Vermont or California Processing Center
Advanced degree in the US.
thank you All
For RP, you can keep receiving receipts for a few more days (even weeks) as there is no SLA commitment (Unlike Premium). Until you get your package / fees returned to you or you get an actual receipt, you have to patiently wait. It’s very hard, but focus your mind on something else.
Is it game over for AD/RP/CSC? My employer said that they haven’t received any receipts for the last 4 working days! They are losing hope. I am almost too!
Same boat. My attorney did tell me that there is time left
Sai, Did you check with your school? Any updates on the SEVIS?
I did. There wasn’t any update
Hi, I have applied for H1, AD/Regular processing/Vermont. I am waiting for the receipt in the meanwhile I checked with the school today and they said my SEVIS STATUS: ACTIVE and i checked with my employer and they mentioned that the check is not cashed. Does this indicate my H1 is not picked. Appreciate any response.
THanks
I am on OPT extension, it expires in January 2016.
Well I share your name and concern. I am on the same boat. Just hold tight. Receipts are still coming in
Does sevis status indicate if my application is picked or not.
Sai
Yes SEVIS does indicate the receipt # if its picked. I just got email from my School telling that my SEVIS status is pending and they gave me the receipt #. But I havent heard anything from my employer
Even though OPT extension expires after OCT 1 ie Jan 2016. I read in some blog saying that Sevis status will be updated only if OPT or OPT Extention expires before OCT 1.
Doesn’t really matter when your OPT gonna expire. Mine expiry date is July 2016 but my DSO provided me the receipt number mentioned alongside the Change of Status notification in SEVIS
I am Non AD/RP VR has anybody received receipts from here. Awaiting response. All The Best Good Luck!
I am still waiting. Any AD/RP applicants got their receipts today? All we need to do is- stay calm and think positive! Good luck all 🙂
I am still waiting. Hoping for a good news today. AD/RP/CSC
Called my employer cheque isnt cashed yet… Today nobody has updated abt receiving receipt or cheque encash 🙁 🙁
God shud help.
I have filed a NonAD/PP/Vermont. I still have not received a receipt. Is this the end of the road for PP?
As much as I hate to say it, I guess its safe to assume that your receipt is not picked, what are you ? applying from India?
Yes. I am applying from India
Unfortunately, Yes
Hi,
I did in regular process and my employer told , they received the receipt notice and they will send receipt # ASAP.. How long will it take to get the receipt # . Please let me know.
Wait, You said your employer received the receipt? Then this is a question you should ask your employer. It is simply a matter of your employer sending it to you. I don’t see how this community can help.
That i didnt ask at that time.. will check today.. but will there be a notice first sent prior to Receipt # ?
If he has the receipt, why cant he email the number in the mean while…