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
I have applied H1B for the first time this year through Nebraska Processing Center. I am a Non AD/RP. Checked with my employer and still they haven’t gave me any updates (Selected/Not Selected) and asked me to wait until this week. No idea when and whether it will be successful or not. This wait is actually killing us like anything.
Nebraska Processing Center?!
Yes. Nebraska Servicing Center (LIN)
LIN is not involved in H1B application.
Only CSC and VSC, california and vermont.
Looks like you sent your application to wrong address. Why are you even waiting for Lottery ?
Any one receiving updates from TCS??
We have not received yet . When I called FDFU told that this week they will send to ISU’s.
Last week I checked with FDFU. They said they will send update to ISU directly.. not sure if they have sent till now?
Anyone from IBM Still receiving rcpts ?
Anyone has any update from TCS?
no Adi.. no update.. Looks like TCS will make us wait till May End/June.. 🙁
I heard one of my friend also got update in Wipro, non-premium category. its selected in lottery.
Few in Wipro have received updates from GIMS today.
GIMS sending emails? or just updating the status in portal?
It’s sending emails….just like last year. I am however not sure whether it’s alphabetical or randomly sent as received or the final list. However I feel like killing those guys who got that email 🙂
Same feeling for me when you got the job and making money
lol, take it easy my man….as the saying goes, there is always a next time
My some friends got email last year , Wipro Send email randomly .
I called GIMS, they said,wipro has got 4200 receipts, internal data entry is being done batch wise. Today first 1000were being processed nd sent emails
Just now reached out GIMS. they fired only 1000 application on batches. next few days applications results are going to come yet
is the 4200 figure correct?
only 1000 where fired
calling to GIMS, seems to busy waiting for half an hour for reply. still they have not. not sure what happening tension started
I got my email in the morning today. I think they sent the first batch. Don’t loose hope. Wait for a week or two. Last year GIMS sent emails till end of May.
true, by the way, applications either go to Vermont or Cali depending on your client invite. Can you please tell me which was your center that the application was sent to and the first letters of your first name and last name please?
my application was sent for california
Yes correct till may end there is hope . Mostly will get email before friday 15th May 2015
did anyone got mail today?
no , i think there were no emails today
No mail today
no meails today as far as i know
Heard Global mobility waiting to release two more batch result.. Is that true..
hi can u suggest what it mean global mobility
who gave you this info ? GIT ?
Yes, Global mobility team is planning to announce 2 more set of rounds…so please do not loose hopes and wait for next one week.
the first 2 rounds results mobility team already shared them through mail
Guys any news ………………….
No updates 🙂
Got update today.. Acknowledgment received .. WAC..
Liar !! They will update once for all. Except the handful they updated 10 – 15 days back. Stop spreading rumors.
Yes…AIMS have been updated with the receipts…these are not rumours.
Sir.. Just because u r not aware of it u r calling others liars.. Anyway ATB with ur lottery.. This info was only to give update to others who are waiting for AIMS update.. I got I797c .. I am happy abt it.. Hopefully no RFE
Almost 1000/8100 have got their file numbers. May be files from EAC are taking their time.
what is the source for your information that 1000 have got an update?
So can we expect another 1000 atlest to come up.
Let’s be positive for another couple of weeks. Infosys gets update in slots and as and when they get update they communicate it. I guess this week they got one more slot that’s why many people have got their status updated in AIMS. Cant’ do much other than waiting.
Today as per an info from GI team around 2500 were rolled out.
Today also two of my friends status gets updated in AIMS. Lost the hope now 🙁 Still is there any chance?
Note sure if GIS team is communicating Unit or account wise. Have hope till couple of weeks more.
Guys kindly update if there is any news on the h1b @ infy
HI all,
This is the first time i applied for H1B- RP/NONAD
still i havenot got any news form my employer/Lawyer
Can we wait or we can lose HOPE 🙁
Got update from my employer today. There is no receipt for me till now but others got it. Looks like it’s done deal. Non AD/RP/CSC and 1 application.
+1
+1
Is there anybody who has Receipt number (through check or SEVIS by DSO) but the lawyer did not receive the hard copy of receipt?
Hello Guyz, I’ve been dealing with many immigration cases from past 12 years. I can advice you all one thing. H-1B is a huge process to deal with. It has different centers WAC, EAC, SRC and LIN. All the selected applications from the lottery will be distributed among these 4 centers to process further. As lot of human intervention involved in verifying the docs, its uncertain about the timing here. WAC may process applications quick bcoz of smart workforce and EAC might be bit slow. So, I’ve seen cases where we get receipts till 3rd week of may. After that also we got very few times but those are all super lucky. Wait till 3rd week of may, if you didn’t hear anything by then better plan for an alternative.
Good Luck
Called my DSO today and he said on Apr 17, my SEVIS has a pending change to expire on Sep 30th (originally expire in July). He didn’t see my receipt number. He said it’s a good sign but don’t get too hope up just on the SEVIS status alone. My employer and lawyer haven’t receive my receipt yet. Is anyone in the same situation with me?
I’m RD/RP/VT
I thought only Advanced degree can use the SEVIS update to check…
Anyone studies in a US college can check. I had to call several times to get to talk with a nice DSO who’s willing to check for me
Hi Guys,
Emp says he applied but nothing yet, hard to believe him.
How can I confirm, what should I ask him to clarify that he filled my H1 Petition.
If God forbid your H1 petition was not selected then USCIS will send him a letter clearly mentioning that it did not go through cap lottery with your name and unique lottery ID. You can ask for that letter as a proof he filed the petition.
If your employer is genuine, there is no reason for him not to apply, it’s in his interest. If you are asking this question, then probably your employer is fake and you paid him money to apply (which is illegal by the way) and you probably do not deserve a visa.
How did u come to conclusion that I paid $.
Looks like ur super genius….
What makes u think u deserve visa.
Well, a genuine employer invests several thousands $ in the h1b application process. Usually, this is a sign of commitment and serious interest in the candidate. Under such circumstances it would be a very stupid thing not to apply.
On the other hand, if the employer has no interest in the candidate, then it’s possible. But a genuine employer would probably not initiate the process in the first place, he would not lie to the candidate.
The final possibility, a fake employer/consultancy that collects money from the candidate and does nothing, in this case people should be worried.
If you are genuine and still worried, ask for a copy of a rejection notice.
Please guide me how to validate petition in uscis website.
Best thing to do is, create your login profile using link “https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/disclaimer.do” and ADD your case number/ Receipt number in the tool. Once added you can set Email Alert ON and even Mobile alert ON. By this way you will get notified as soon as your case status changes. Need not track it everyday. Just look for email or Text msg.
Whats difference in case number and receipt number ? Where do we find the case number ? I’m still waiting for receipt..
No update. Mine is RP/Non AD/ California center.. Loosing Hope.. 🙁
CA is done. Vermont is very slow in mailing they are still sending mails.
Can you explain ur statement.. CA is done.. you mean they are done sending the receipts/rejected packages? Where did u get this news??
Do I hold any chance now? No updates from my employer 🙁
I think you should not lose hopes unless your employer gives you an answer back.. just wait for him to reply.. if you are selected then you will get email soon and if not your employer will let you know.. so just relax.. there are lot of things in life then getting an h1b.. 🙂
🙂 Thanks for ur kind words!
hi all today any one receiving receipts for regular process
I got mine on Apr 27th via mail (not premium processing).
What isthe next process after getting email that lottery is picked
Vermont is very slow in mailing they are still sending mails. I think CA is done case.
Received receipt today. Non AD/ RP/VT. 2nd attempt. Wish you all good luck.
receipt dated?
May 1
Received date: 13 th April 15
Notice date: 24 th April 15
your first and last name 2 letters plz
Got the receipt today! Just hold on tight guys. It’s still coming in
Receipt dated?
your first and last name 2 letters plz
PD
May 1
Is your check enchashed ? Just wanted to check with you. I don’t have any updates from my DSO, my employer said there is no sign of check encashment. If you’re check is enchashed I can lose hope and look for another alternative.
Thanks in adv!
No updates till now, lost all hopes.
Congrats to those got selected and all the best those still waiting.
At last the question remains with me- is god really great?
Maybe he has better plans for you. Good luck buddy.
Just wait for few more days don’t wait your hope yet… Nothing is over till May 15
Don’t loose hope. God is really great. He is getting things for your better future. God bless you. All the best.
I just got my receipt today! had lost all hopes! God is great 🙂
Is vikas your last name? I guess they process cases ordered by last name. That is why you get the response so late. Mine is z, still waiting. If my guess is right, it is closer…
Mine is Z also , NONE AD / RP / California Center. no news yet 🙁
Vikas is my first name! Last name starts with B 🙂
Did your firm whether your check was encashed a few days in advance? Or was it cashed today too?
My receipt says Notice Date as 05/04, but my employer shared the receipt today morning.
Also when I checked my recipt # in USCIS website, it said the below:
“If you do not receive your receipt notice by May 13, 2015, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.”
Seems like 05/13 is the last day!
The notice date says May 4, 2015
Hey, you got your reciept on 11th May, its hardly afternoon there, so did it arrive today morning US time?
Yes, my employer sent me the receipt today morning 9 AM MST.
Thank you
Congrats!!!
what is your processing type PP/RP?
mine is PP.. Still Waiting….. 🙁
Thanks in advance
Anyone from tcs with h1b 2016 lottery status??
Guess first batch results from tomo
Hi Siri,
Can you please tell me the source from where you have heard that 1st set results are tomorrow, I am also from TCS.
Hello Siri/Sam,
Did any one in your knowledge received update till now? Looks like they will send selected candidate list to ISU.
I think this is rumour news. PR is already getting receipts. There are no predefined dates / batches. TCS announces as and when the VISA CELL receives and processes your notice/ receipt.
Guys…
From HR, got oral communication that lottery picked my petition.
What are the things/doc should I ask them to confirm my petition was picked.
Thanks.
hi when you have got the update today
Yeah today…
Firstly Congrats.. ask the receipt number and check that number in USCIS web site for confirmation.
Thanks…
Without complete mail these guys can’t be trusted.
So waiting…
Which company?
Anyone from HCL got an update
I got my receipt number updated in I-Aura today.
It is a WAC number. I have still not recieved the email, neither the “Status & Reminders/Step” is updated.
It is updated in the Details/Dates” page. You can also check the tab ” Check USCIS Case Status” on the H1B visa link and not the LCA link.
hEY cONGRATS, Please let me know, ur from which location and have u received any mail form WPC SPOC for ISG for the same…..
No email from any body.
I am from Pune location
Are you from HCL Noida or Chennai…..When your iAura updated…..
Hi..i too got WAC number,but no mail from ISG..if we get this EAC number meant that,petition is selected??
Congrats …..Its menas Year you are selected in lottery
It should be either WAC(California) or EAC(Vermont)
Even my case status link shows receipt number….is this authentic…no mail officially
RP/NON AD
Cheque still NOT encashed…. Still any chances?
No
I’ve not received a rejection notice, but my lawyer said that it’s just a matter of time since they have announced that the H1B data entry have been completed. My lawyer is moving on with an O-1 visa application. I know this might not be an alternative for some, but bring this up with your lawyer in case it does apply to you and you did not get selected in the H1B lottery. Good luck to all of us!
“To qualify for an O-1 visa, the beneficiary must demonstrate extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim and must be coming temporarily to the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability.
Extraordinary ability in the fields of science, education, business or athletics means a level of expertise indicating that the person is one of the small percentage who has risen to the very top of the field of endeavor.”
If you qualify for this, why trying H1B in the first place?
Anyone from Atos got the reply about H1B..
I got reciepts from 2 different companies..don’t know which one to choose? 🙁
The system allows you to keep both, try one employer for few weeks if they dont appeal to you much or dont treat you properly shift to the other one.
Choose any one u A-hole….i hope ur petition gets rejected.
Really? 2 places? Surely you are an A- Hole. Dont feel smart, this is something stolen and unethical.
He can give u one, if you request humbly.
you can choose one employer and ask another one to withdraw the petetion. Any way you cannont hold 2 h1bs at a time. You can always shift employer if you dont like him/her with one h1b. you dont need two 🙂
as per rules, there can be only one application per person and if there are two, both are to be rejected and no money returned. That’s what the rule says.
No Adm, the rule is for a same employee applied under same employer. If employers are different it’s not a duplicate.
Dear friends,
Can anyone please answer my query..
USCIS will send the consolidated report for RP/PP/AD to Employer..
Nope.
Hi,
Did anyone who applied as Non Ad/RP/VT got approved there petition
after selected in the lottery ????
Thank You
RP is a long way to go…. keep ur patience up….
Hi “god is great – H1B 2015”, can you please let us know the time line for the same. I mean, when can we start receiving approval notices (I-797)?
Anyone got recept today?
Nope
I just got it today! had lost all hopes and even started working out plan B & C 🙂
Did you apply in AD quota and which center it is ??
I am the exact same boat with you. My check has not been cashed yet. quite stressed out now
So far no updates. .Lost remaining 0.01% Hope.
All the very best to who got picked !
Anyone got receipt today..
No results yet. Awaiting.
You will get for sure 😉
Hopefully few more results should be coming up tomorrow(Tuesday). Fingers Crossed, few of my batch mates in my project received, eagerly waiting with much hopes to receive mine 🙂
when did your batch mates get it…is it today?
By time did ur project mates got today (11/5)?
Few got updates on 4 may and few got the week before that week. The Global mobility says that they are releasing updates in batches and have mentioned that the internal updates would come as late as may 30th from internal team due to delay in data entry from CTS team internally.
Hi guys,
where did u get the info about a batch to be sent tomorrw.I also called git, they told that by end of may they will post an official update.
Thanks for your updates guys, Just keep posting if you get any further updates. CTS is taking atleast 1 week to process the result once they recieve the reciept number from USCIS.
Expecting that the next batch result will be sent by today or tomorrow.
I believe there has been no updates after that, not sure if I have proper information. But remember one of the Bangalore folk mentioning about to have received email this week, dont remember the post though. Any updates from other folks in this forum for CTS.?
Anyone got update from Accenture .
No mate….Still awaiting…god knows which we will get any news…
Any update from Infy?
Infy Updates started , Few folks already received ack.
Yes.. most probably the game will be over by this weekend….
when did they get an update? is it today or last week are you talking about?
Since last week updates are getting rolled out.
As per my knowledge, there has been no update since 5th May
there has been no update for a long time. It was not like this last year, from may 1st every day somebody used to get the update. This time only one or two days we had some update. After that nothing at all
HI all,
This is the first time i applied for H1B- RP/NONAD
still i havenot got any news form my employeer, he said we have to wait for one more month due to heavy applications ..
Can we wait or we can lose HOPE 🙁
any updates from Wipro?
Hi,
My employer said check got chashed but no receipt number still.
are my chances alive still.Please any body explain me..
Highly probable that your got selected if the check got cashed. If I am not wrong , One thing to note though is USCIS sends receipt by postal mail for Non PP applications. So it might take a few days till you actually know your receipt #. Needless to say, Check daily with your lawyer/employer.
Dear Friends,
I have a question to ask… The Regular Process Application was picked up in the Lottery and we did receive a Receipt Number from the Employer. However when we use the WAC12345678 number to obtain a Status we see the following message… ” Case Was Received ” On DATE, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC12345678, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice.
I was in the Impression that we will be able to see the case stage by stage like Initial Review, RFE, Decision.
Just curious when will we be able to see the status. This is a Regular Process.
Thank You and God Bless!
Hi, Same situation for me too
This is how you’ll see, till your application is approved. Keep checking the status through the mobile app. You’ll know if it’s approved, mine took 10 days for approval after receipt
Was it a Regular Process or Premium ?
Hi still did not get any update from employer… Not aware of lottery results…employer says he will update me as soon as he has any update from USCIS…RP from US… Vermont center… Any hope? How long to keep hope …almost lost hope: (
+1
No updates from Accenture PeopleMobility so far.Fingers Crossed.
PMSD Team is expecting the report from Fragomen by end of may.
Any one from wipro got updates?
no updates from GIMS yet
Did you try contact GIMS thru toll free numbers ?
They are saying they will send out emails once they receive updates from uscis.
any updates from GIMS as yet in Wipro ??
Some Guys of WIpro received email , GIMS is saying they started to send email from 11th may and with in a week they will declare all the results .
stop sending the roumors dude. Guys from Wipro please dont get panic, i verified with GIMS, they are saying may be next week they will start sendin the updates… All the very best to All
I got an email around 11 AM today. No rumors.. it’s just to help you guys posting here. In IMS , the status changed to ‘Receipt copy received’
It not a rumour , i also verified with GIMS , they told that they started to send email .
Any one from Accenture got any latest??
Not yet received. Anyone else got the communication from Accenture?
Nope, People mobility team said they may get update by May end
one more question…Does Accenture file for PP? How do you know if Accenture has filed your application as RP/PP?
H1B Cap is filed for RP
If Project request and pays for PP, it is processed as PP.
I am loosing hope day by day… till what time can we wait for lottery result.. Non-AD/ RP from India.
Same case here… 🙁
What is PP/RP ? I know Ad & Non-Ad is for advanced and non-advanced !!!
If you wont receive update by 15th May PST, 99.99% of your chances were gone.
It means Premium Processing/Regular Processing
Dear Friends,
I have a question to ask… The Regular Process Application was picked up in the Lottery and we did receive a Receipt Number from the Employer. However when we use the WAC12345678 number to obtain a Status we see the following message… ” Case Was Received ” On DATE, we received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC12345678, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice.
Just curious when will we be able to see the status. This is a Regular Process.
Thank You and God Bless!
Hey guys I talked to my employer yesterday and he said check is not cashed yet. Do we still stand a chance. Ad/Rp/Vt
Be strong, yes there’s still definitely hope, especially since you have an advanced degree. Remember that you are part of the 2 lottery rounds. Immigration said something about PP will be 100% in 4 days, thus there’s much more time for regular processing to come in. Keep the faith!
Thank you for the follow up comment… I will keep on checking with my employer…And as soon as i hear anything i will update it.
Guys need help
my employer says cheque got cleared for my application. Could anyone please let me know by when I can get my receipt number.
When was the cheque encashed ? Was it today ?
It would be of great help if you can tell the date, as most of us thinks cheque should have been encashed before data entry completed notice.
Guys my employers days that the cheque got cleared for my application.
can any one tell me when I can expect the receipt number
Hi friends..I have been waiting and till now I haven’t heard anything from my employer..feeling sad about it…My opt extension ends on March 28th, 2016… Do I have to register for college or can I get cap gap i-20 from college.. Thank you for your answers.
When you file your H1B again next year, as long as your H1B makes the lottery then you qualify automatically for cap-gap relief. But since your OPT ends on March 28th, 4 days before April 1st, only your F1 visa gets extended to Sept 30th (provided your petition makes the lottery) but you cannot continue working. You can then start working from Oct 1st, 2016 when your H1B visa kicks in.
Hope that makes sense. I understand you buddy. I am in a similar situation this year.
Thank you friend. But my visa is expiring on Dec 15th, 2015. So … can you help me what should be my next steps..? thanks for your reply again.. you said.. you are also in the same boat…All the best friend… hopefully, we both will get our H1
I believe there are two things here… So your F1 visa expired on December 15th 2015 and your OPT expires on March 28th, 2016? It does not matter as long you don’t leave the country after December 15th 2015 since in that case you will have to apply to renew your F1 visa, I would consider talking to your school DSO about that. But otherwise your OPT end date drives your legal status in the U.S. So you do not need to worry about your F1visa expiring as long as you don’t leave the U.S. I hope that explains.
Thank buddy.. Wish you the same.
Why would you be sad? If you have to leave the United States, you get to go back to India, which we all know is the best.