I know many of you have been waiting for the update on the H1B Visa 2016 petitions awaiting receipt numbers and the lottery results. It has been painful wait as always for many of you waiting… Earlier today USCIS released a news alert indicating that the Data Entry is completed for all the H1B petitions selected in lottery for the fiscal year 2016. Below is the quick summary and analysis.
Summary : H1B Petitions Data Entry Complete
- USCIS announced that they completed data entry for all the H1B petitions that were selected in the lottery.
- USCIS will start to return all the petitions that were not selected in lottery and mail out all the rejection notices.
- USCIS does NOT promise any time frame for returning the packages not selected in lottery due to the high volume and they ask employers/ petitioners not to inquire USCIS regarding their petition until they receive a receipt or return package.
What can we take away from this news alert from USCIS ?
In the past USCIS did not release any news alert like today regarding the data entry of applications. Many websites have been speculating that data entry is complete and spreading some rumors…I believe, USCIS has released this alert just to confirm everyone that the data entry is complete from their end and have all the stake holders on the same page…
It seems like the DHS Note to All SEVIS users released last week, has been generating quite a bit of inquiries regarding the filed H1B petitions to USCIS…this alert is to clarify to everyone that they should not reach out to USCIS regarding their petition until they get some information from USCIS.
What is missing from this news alert for all the petitioners is that they have not given a time frame on when the employers/ petitioners can expect to receive the rejected petitions that were not selected in the H1B 2016 Lottery . This could be very frustrating for everyone waiting for their petitions.
When to expect H1B case Receipts ? Rejection Notices or Return Packages ?
If your petition was premium and selected in lottery this year, you should have already got something in email as the 15 days SLA for those petitions’ is May 11th, either for a decision or any action like RFE, etc.. If your petition was filed under regular processing, what I guess is that, if your petition was selected in lottery and receipted, if you have not received anything yet, you should expect your H1B case receipt notice in mail in the next couple of weeks….If you do not hear anything in the next 15 days or so, you probably need to think about your other options…
Having said that, you cannot be really sure if your petition was not selected until you get a rejection notice or return of your original package. Last year, USCIS mailed out rejection notices for petitions not selected in lottery until late June. What USCIS mentioned today is that they will release an alert indicating if they have mailed out all the rejection notices. Well, lets hope they mail out those notices soon so that it cuts down the wait for many waiting anxiously…We wrote an article last year around your options, you can read the Options, if NOT selected in H1B Lottery so that you can be prepared… Also, I request you to update your petition’s details in our H1B Case Tracker, so that others can get some high level info. The information is fully anonymous as it does not show any personal details.
As I always say, if you are lucky, you would probably get H1B receipt number, if NOT…don’t worry, it has nothing to do with your talent or education…it is an external factor and you should not lose your confidence on yourself…it is not the only destiny and end of your life’s dream…Just take your setback as an opportunity to explore options to work in other parts of the world…We will try to write articles on other parts of the world.
What are your thoughts ? Did any of you get return packages already ?
Reference :
USCIS Completes Data Entry of Fiscal Year 2016 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions http://t.co/hyVhEWrX9Q
— USCIS (@USCIS) May 4, 2015
can we Still keep any hopes of receiving the news of getting picked…?
my employer didn’t gave any update till now,almost lost all the hopes with the news of USCIS regarding the data entry completion,if some guys are still receiving the news about there pick in the lottery,so still how many days max we can keep hopes …..?
check with your employee whether cheque is en cashed or not.Wait till may 15th
can you tell me what does this mean, I get this when I check my case status in USCIS website
Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 FREE for additional information.
I have same issue. somebody know why?
Don’t worry, usually it takes some time to update in the system. When the receiptno’s are received your are through the lottery. At a later stage you will come to know your case is approved or RFE.
I got receipt number from DSO in the sevis system. my lawyer didn’t receive the notice yet from USCIS. Do you think my lawyer can receive the receipt in few days? (AD/RP)
guys need your help ………. i had got an offer from Adobe and at same time my H-1B is selected in lottery process. Please guide which one should i go for.
Very happy to share that today i got my receipt from Global Mobility @ 3.45pm IST.. God is Great.
My centre was Vermot.. Receipt no EAC1514755***
All the best for ppl who are waiting..
Advanced? nor non-ad?
Non-AD/RP/VT/2ndTime
hi , do you have any idea if USCIS will be verifying fathers name in 10th certificate also , in all places it is correct except 10th certificate and CBSE is not correcting the certificates which are more than 10 years old. As a precaution i had got on affidavit prepared and got it signed from SDM too . Please suggest !
Its not at all problem because you attached affidavit so np here
hi, once it is selected in lottery. What are the further rejection changes ? ( in %) in petition verification as well as in consular interview ?
AD/RP/Probably Vermont
Got receipt # from SEVIS through my school DSO, but my lawyer didn’t receive any notes from USCIS yet. Is this due to delay of snail mail? How long should I wait for the hard copy? Is there possibility that i’ve not been selected?
CTS started sending receipts , most of the people are got here.
Did anyone get receipt today
how can i identify my center .guy who is in my project got last week .Is there any hope still?
There is no CTS center, is it?
There is only VSC and CSC for H1B.
hi, once it is selected in lottery. What are the further rejection changes ? ( in %).
10-20% Max
any idea , how much is rejection chances in further stages after the case is selected in lottery process.
Do anyone has idea about what is the process of sending the mails, why some mails should reach late by 15th, in my office 2 colleagues have already got the receipt numbers, am waiting, but have lost hope, as I suppose my receipt should have come with them as well, if it was there
This might be due to many reasons. Firstly you receipt notice won’t reach on the same day as of your friend’s and another would be if your employer is one of the big MNC’s it is a very hard and manual work for your internal teams to open and match the notices to corresponding employees and send them a notification. So, be patient and wait for couple more weeks. Even there are few MNC’s which haven’t reveal a single list till now across the organisation.
Is there someone who’s regular has been approved … or oly t premium … ??
Hello, I am from CTS…
Guys are getting reciepts from last one week. I didnt get. Can I wait for 2 more weeks ? Is there a chance to get in coming 2 weeks?
CTS will send in phases.. last year one guy in even june.
so have some hopes and even plan for alternate options
Some guys filed more than 2 applications and got selected twice or more….Can we expect second list for the duplicate petitions to fill 65k quota? plese answer
No.
Yes Reddy, you are spot on. USCIS filter duplicates before the lottery based on the person-employer criteria. Hence an application from same person with different employers is not a duplicate.I know there are many people who were selected more than once in lottery. But finally a person can get H1B and travel for the first time for a single employer and the extra ones get cancelled creating few empty slots. Later USCIS would fill those spots from the remaining bunch of unselected ones. This is the main reason why USCIS won’t return the rejected applications immediately after the lottery. They just want to make sure all 65K slots get filled up with distinct persons. Example if they return all the rejected ones immediately and if they need 1000 applications more after 3 weeks then they can’t get them from anywhere and can’t ask any new one’s to apply as well. Hope this clarifies many people doubts.
One more important point is that few people get the receipts And their cheques would be cashed very late may be even in June. Those we call them as very lucky as they get it due to above reasons. Like USCIS would pick say 1K among 148K rejected one’s to fill the empty slots.
Anyone from Accenture.. Regular Processing ??
Does Accenture file for PP? How do you know if Accenture has filed your application as RP/PP?
Anyone from tech mahindra, regular processing ?
Hi Did any one got update who filed from Avant System Inc. I filed under Regular Processing, Did any one on same boat waiting for result….
@sunny : Not yet ..any update you got from Avant System Inc.
Hi, please share your inpu…Is everything over from “Vermont” centre. can I have any hope left??? mine is Non AD/RP..please someone reply..
Yes, it looks like it is done. Check with your employer if the cheque got enchased, if not then you can go with your Plan-B.
Anyone from Concept Soft got receipt.
Hi friends…
my company filed H1B for me, but still no update.
how long could I wait and decide….???
Pls help I have few decisions based on this lottery.
Is it RR or PP?If it is PP chances are bit slim if it regular you can wait till may 15th
thanks kalyan,
company filed h1b thro’ third party lawfirm…not sure about RR/PP and all.
HR told that they r waiting for updates on all the petitions from lawfirm.
but i have doubt that when other company getting results why donot this guys…?
it depends…Even though your employee receives the receipt they will announce lately in some cases!!If they got all receipt numbers then at a time they will announce!!Pls check with your employee or lawyer whether ever your checked got en cashed or not.If it is en cashed then you will get a receipt with in 10 days
dear all can any one suggest me who all are having experince in this forum, for regular cases still we are having chances or not
any ways congrats who ever got picked in lottery and all the best who all are waiting for it.
till may 15
thanks bro
I am too waiting buddy….
pls lets know if u get updates.
Wait till may 15th
congrats bro.
don’t know when my turn will come…om sai
Hi, Can you please let us know whether it is AD or NAD? Also when does your check got en cashed or DSO status change? Thanks.
I know it’s pointless to complain and etc but I still cannot believe that the country like the USA can have a system like that. I just don’t get it… Before I thought that it really depends on company and the lottery was just BS. I don’t see why would USCIS do smth like that. They have people applying with fake jobs and fake companies and getting visa and people who graduated with honors from the US universities do not get H1. I just don’t see the point in doing that. Oh well. Congratz to those who were selected (if you a genuine applicant) and screw those who paid money to apply.
I do agree.
Selection should be based on following factors:
1. Education(AD in US or NonAD)
2. Years of Experience
3. Years stay in US
Then sure everyone will get justice
Hey Josh, even my point was same. I referred my explanation to larger group of people in the forum where many people are in a thinking of only AD should get a travel chance. Some how need to avoid the fake people whomever it may be, but I guess we can’t help much on the process need to accept it till it changes or CAP increases.
Guys, I got picked a couple of weeks ago. I just want to post it again. I’m super happy! 2nd time going through the lottery. Made 125K on my OPT year (and I don’t have expenses like wife and kids, thank goodness), but had to leave because I wasn’t picked. I was living like a king in a place with excellent quality of life and cost of living, but then I had to leave.
I got a better job this time (even though I was applying from abroad). Super happy here. Yay.
But I DESERVE it. I worked so damn hard.
And no I did not PRAY for anything or anybody. I MADE it happen. I DESERVE it.
AD/RP/Cal
AD/RP/Cal,
Congrats! yes you deserve it but if you did why did you not get the first time? Just curious as you said you dont pray…..somewhere you must have wished in your heart that your case should get picked!
I also heard , people got picked never prayed for it !!!
Population of India has been inflated to 4 times to attempt sarcasm and to put more weight to the argument . I hope the statements “Made 125K on my OPT year” and “I got a better job this time” were not mere parts of similar attempt.All the very best.Even if all the Indians do not , India rocks \m/
how can i contact you?
All those who where not picked in the lottery . What alternate options are you looking at ?
next year, try to apply through multiple consultancies.
I started planning already for 2017 !!!
Contact ur school to see if they can give u a temporary job and process ur h1b.
Anyone heard anything from Vermont service center??
Got acknowledgement from employer just now. Mine is Non-AD/RP/CSC. Stay positive and believe in God you will get it for sure.
My employer has applied for my H1B under regular processing, I wrote back to my college to check if there was an update on my SEVIS information. Unfortunately there is no update, since USCIS posted that they are done with their data entry I am worried I may not be selected in the lottery. Are there chances for me to get H1B or should I loose hope and move on??
Thanks
Don’t lost hope! Don’t you know how slow is the federal government? They work slow as snails.
anyone from R-Systems noida recieved reciepts or get to know their status ?
Not so far on my case, but they have received for others.
All the checks should have been cashed by now if selected in lottery …..does it mean if the data entry on May 4th is over no more checks would be cashed,…..do we still have chance for the checks to be cashed further this week….please answer this query
@tina,
I guess many of us have this query.. which needs to be answered, so that we could have little ray of hope..
I believe the game is over now, cheques would have been encashed by now, if selected. In case if there is any delay from banker’s end it would be encashed by may 7th. Today is the last day of hope, so keep your breath tight.
any1 from 8kmiles..no update yet, worried a lot
I guess it’s Game Over for AD/RP/CALI.
I got my recipt number on April30th. First time applied through consultancy. Cannot be happier
Did any got update in Tcs?
No… still waiting.
Hi,
my attorney wrote: “your case was selected in the lottery and is being processed. it is not approved yet”…is that mean, that all is good & my hopes are well-spent?!
rp|n-ad|c
Can’t you understand English? Should the lawyer had written in some other language for you to understand you were selected in the lottery?
you just wasted few seconds of my life asking that question.
Is the wait over for PP/Non-adv? My lawyer is Fragomen and they said that they have not received any receipts so far. They can’t see if the checks have been encashed. Please, tell me if there still a chance
I saw ppl posted this noon that they got receipt today.
CSC tho
wait till 15th may
The email I got today from Fragomen said smth like that: “Since you filed with PP and the USCIS has indicated that all PP that were selected have been receipted, we assume that you case was not selected.”
There might still be a slim chance that they have a typo in email address but I don’t beleive that. Oh well, it looks like shit of luck. Hate this lottery and people applying with 5 differenct companies.
Hello guys – I am a regular(undergrad,non advanced)/PP applicant. On April 15 I was notified that ‘Case was receipt and email notification was sent.’ Till today the status says the same. My friend who got selected on April 13, received a status update that said ‘The case has been updated’ on April 28. He was an advanced(graduate)/PP applicant. I am feeling slightly worried as in why I haven’t received any further update yet. What are the possibilities? Any one on the same boat? Thanks!
The possibilities are that the USCIS officers are humans and need some time to process through all the cases. If your friends was approved does not mean that you should start worrying. They should probably complete all premium cases by end of this week. Have patience. Gosh !!!
Apex tech systems not picking phone/replying emails, anyone from apex?
Hi I am from apex tech Nj…
I have mail communication with apex…they asked me to wait for 2 more days.
I am with apex tech system and not with apex tech group.
Mine got selected, yet to receipt number though.
Should all of the checks received have been submitted by now? Or are there still a few days to go?
I have the same question…. Should all the checks been encashed by now????
Hi i got my receipt number on 4th May…!!! in I-797 its just stated ” Notice of action ” . what will be the nest step.??
Hi Guys,
I donno how this stuff works… I got the receipt number from CTS- GIT today .. Does that confirm anything… whats the next process after this…
All the BEST, for the ones waiting the updates…
Regards,
has anyone from “RCLSAP” got receipt?
Yes …… in Chandigarh DC
did they get mail or status updated in AIMS? any idea?
Dear Experts,
My employer Informed me that my cheque got cleared last week, But I have been applied for F1 last 10 days and its got rejected. My question is will it affect to H1 b? ..Please guide me.
Thanks,
My gut feeling says that H1B application should not be an issue but your visa application might be. Since, they have your record for application as F1 visa you should have solid reason for intent to go to US. Questions might arise how did your intent change from studying to working?
Thanks for info Bikash,
H1 & F1 have both different objectives. It shouldn’t impact the decision on your H1 petition. However, be sure to state the correct facts when you go for your H1 stamping.
USCIS clearly says it has done its data entry part which means the cheque has to be encashed by now.
Does it mean the drama has come to an end ?
Any one from accenture recieved reciepts or get to know their status.
no..still awaiting….
Any idea by when they start giving out the information in Accenture?
As per the last update from People Mob..its mid May…:(
No update till now. I think they will update in RMS by end of May or even later, it was the same period they informed last year also.
ibm, bangalore , started receiving receipts starting 24th april onwards. Some 10 members got their receipts, out of total 40 in one single project that applied.
Hi All,
can i still hope for receipt number ? , I applied first time through Consultancy
Hi any news from wipro?
Guess What? Wipro is the most stupid company in the world. It delayed filing my H1B on 2012 and my OPT STEM got expired. Now I’m filing H1B since 2013 and it is not getting picked in lotteries. I want to punch them in their faces for doing this to me.
Its not just Wipro even my company Illumina.inc has delayed my H1 application in 2013 and I dint get picked in 2014 lottery. I am waiting for any news from my employer regarding this. I am on F1 and this is my second masters. I feel the govt should change rules! Increase the cap
Why would they increase the gap? Think about it. They increase the gap, they will have more people applying. What’s next? Increase it again? It’s pointless. They won’t do it.
Wwll this cap is from year 1990 nothing has been changed from that time. Demand vs supply is different from that scenario. Well ok may b I am wrong But think about it people who don’t care would not apply but people who have been here invested in masters should Be able to get in without any issue!
My status on immigration portal is “PAF to NJ”. Does anyone knows what does this mean ? I haven’t received any other information yet.
Public Access File to New Jersey. but what does this indicates ?
What immigration portal are you referring to XYZ??
My company’s immigration portal. Egan.
Has anyone from ‘Tennessee’ or ‘Rhode Island’ got receipt? Friends from california have got already.
Hi, I’m in Tennessee. My employer has received a receipt notice last week.
i amalso from infy…. Waiting for the receipt no.
Anyone from clearlite inc New Jersey. Any news Non AD Regular Processing. Is there any hopes left.
I applied for one application and got picked. i got an email today.