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
Lawyer gave me a receipt# start with VMN. ANY one know which service center is it? I cannot find it on google..
YEA…. egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do
Go to this site: Thanks… I’m hopless, thought I will be selected :'( … But, i applied for PP – think its not done yet??
Its “Vermont Service Center”
Thank you buddy. That makes sense.
So is the lottery results finished by now? I was filed under RP and no update on lottery selection.
As of 5/15/2015 my case status still says: Case Was Received (On April 13, 2015, we received your Form I-129). How long does it usually take for the case to change status to Initial Review or Decision? Thank you!
I guess that it itself is the initial review stage , for the decision for RP u need to wait for 2-6 months without RFE.
Congrats to the ones who got selected and all the best to the rest 🙂
I happy atlest my application reached United States America !
Good Luck USA Next time. . . not so lucky to get me this time . . 😉
Who cares man… i have Life !!
🙂 🙂 🙂
My first post here buddy, I am also in same boat and you gave me moral boost
All the very Best to Who Got Selected . .
My last Post ! . . No More Luck Tests and Hope Songs 😀
Back to the Past . .
Good Byee
good info :-
USCIS issued Receipt# starting WAC1514750001
to WAC1514754650, under WAC. total 4649
USCIS issued Receipt# starting EAC1514850001
to EAC1514856150, Under EAC total 6149
Whts this info???
Whts the meaning of this info?
Is it related to infy?
R these receipts issued today???
Check with even EAC15143***** there are 148*** there are receipt numbers
Hi, I havn’t yet received any update from GI.
Do you think still there are chances?
Thanks.
Has GI team informed these ppl with their receipt numbers?
Is there still any hopes for infy guys???
Still any hopes infy guys???
Are there hopes still?
Man, how come u r deciding the total count?
The numbers u have given above have EAC..148.. Series. Wat about other serieses like EAC..142.. Etc?
Pls post the info only if u got it from correct sources.. Don’t confuse others with assumptions…
Hi, does this mean more than 10 thousand cases were accepted in the lottery?
Can you please explain?
Hi, Can you please let me know whether GI has updated the status for all these applications?
I’m still waiting for my update,
Hi, My application has been sent to the Nebraska Service Center. Has anyone got any updates from this particular Nebraska Service Center. My employer told me that until today we can wait, else we can consider this as a closure. Any updates please?
Dear all
can anyone suggest me is still any hopes are there or not for Regular processing visa receipts will receipts from California center
Thanks
The selected receipts are suppose to receive from USCIS by 15-May-2015 to Employer at mailing address. So it depends on Employer when to break suspense.
Good Luck!!!
My application was sent to CA center. regular processing/ advn degree. I still have not heard any news from USCIS. Hoping to hear the news, either way. Please update the thread if you hear anything.
Does any one hear from Murthy Law about their H1B?
Any Updated for Infy CIS … I haven’t head updates from the team ….. Seems the success rate is extremely low…..
Wht happened in infy this yr??? I hve heard very less selected candidates so far…
Any hopes?
Its should be luck factor ratio rather than success ratio.
Guys try to check with your organizations, it could be last chance to confirm your petition selection. Next, week onwards companies may start receiving return packages.
I don’t see anymore scope for myself. So ready with plan B.
Good Luck to all you folks. Hope for best!!!!
Anyway our waiting time is almost over, so wats ur plans guys those who are not in US
Lot of plans to do in India. No further try for US done lot with short travel and L1 rejection. Now time to settle in INDIA.
Those who desperately looking for onsite can try for Australia, Singapore and European projects. Smoother process to get it through.
any update from CTS ? still chances are there ?
Forget about any more updates….time to move on.
I guess it’s over. Chances are very less for hearing from Employees after May 15th
Anybody have Update for Wipro..Any Confirmation mail today…….Its Friday.
I am also waiting, Wipro told yesterday, only 20% of application status have been received. hence wait for the update. pls drop a reply here in case you receive any update from GIMS. thanks.
I havent recieved any email. But one of my friend recieved in morning today abt the lottery selection. Can anybody tell still there is chance in next week? Can anyone give GIMS number
Dude you can raise a ticket or GIMS number will be mentioned in the intranet / helpline portal. my friend got in May last week last year… so can still wait & watch.
Called GIMS , they are saying till now they have dispatched 2 batch approx 1250 application . so according to GIMS there are still lot of chances , but want to know any one got rejection email also .
No boss no rejection mail to anyone.. from my account only 2 people got the acceptance mail
i heard there some got rejection mail. but they wont share it anyone. people may hurt :(.
I agree , I got my email on friday – friend of mine spoke to GIMS that very moment in the morning and they said they updated 1000+250 applications so far , Next week – Tuesday and friday should bring smiles to equal number of ppl. After that , Chances may b very bleak.
Guys, good news. Just received an email from mobility team for my H1B Petition approval. Thanks a ton to GOD!!!!!
Ohh great to hear 🙂
I’m also on same boat still waiting to hear
What about RMS tool, is your status changed or still remains same?
good question
No, status in RMS is not updated yet. I received it in the afternoon. One of my friend also received the mail around 10 PM IST.
Hey, can you see the receipt number in RMS when clicking “View” in the Pre-Assignment Document column.
Cool Man….finger crossed
Thanks for bringing out the truth. I checked with all my contacts no one has received any email.
End of 3rd week!
So do we have to wait for 1 whole week now??
Hey wen did u get d mail? Have people started getting mails? Anything about rejection?
I received it in afternoon. One more friend received it around 8 PM. No rejection heard so far. Lots more from our account are still yet to receive. Around 45 were filed from our account but heard about 2 only till now.
Hi. When did you get the email? Did any1 else get any news on H1B?
I’m still waiting for any update (PP). How PP works? Is USCIS obligated to give any response (rejected or selected) by 11th of May?
How is that possible that PP is not getting status update, so far?
Any Update from vignaus?
Any update on HCL… I heard that few guys are getting update in iAura…Are you getting any mail also.I am still waiting for mine and Still no update for my Friends also in HCL..
Have you checked in iaura dates/details tab for any receipt number to be updated. They are not updating the workflow. Or click on the Check Case status
Hi man,
This is karti from HCL, most of our team mates has got selected and we are issued the number. Please chk with the team
Are you getting any mail from iAura ..Are you from Chennai or Noida….No update in iAura for me…Raised SSD but still No response……
Hi Karthi
Iam also from HCL, when i click on Check status tab in Iaura it says case recieved with receipt number does that means its selected in Lottery. no official notice from ISG team. Please clarify..
Thanks
Srikanth
Yes. You are seleceted…Congrats.. Is it showing any receipt number also…..Aro you from Noida or Chennai…..
Hi Buddy Which location u r from and which business unit
Most of them ?….ideally it shud be 30% of the applications gng by probability…can you confirm…or are they putting the same receipt number for everyone ? Our ISG is capable of doing this mess…just wanted to be double sure before we share it with our near and dear ones
Hi HCL folks,
Please check under check USCIS status in Iaura. if it s ays case received it means your selected in lottery. Good luck.
Thanks
Chika
hi guys i recieved one case reciept it how can we check whether it got selected or rejected.bcos nothing status mentioned on the reciept .can you please help on this.
Hi SSK,
You can check it in egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/mycasestatus.do
Any updates from accenture?
Nope…Still praying…..
Any update from Sicon….
Bit irritating still no updates….
Any update in aiims today folks? GI is very slow and irresponsible. All receipt are out from USCIS, update it at one go…either selected or rejected. Why this chu**** policy
Till when we can expect the selected results or game is over nw for this yr????
So far i hve heard very less people selected in infy or the GI team is slow??
Any updates….
they are trying to delay the attrition
Any hopes still for infy guys?
I have heard that last year…Infy had a great selection ratio…..but this year it is not the same..
sorry guys , please be ready for Plan B
One guy here got today
Which city?
Atleast any one update today for infy folks?
What is the percentage ratio of selected people in infy this yr??? I hve heard very less so far…
Guys, any updates from Cognizant mobility team today ? How many have heard this week ?
Any news from cts Git Team of receipts???
When i inquird global mobility team, they asked me to wait until June first week as thats how the trend has been all these years for RP applicants..not sure..
1st they said May mid, then May last and now June 1st week!! This wait is going to be longer and longer. But the results are pretty worse this time, very few people have got their reciepts til now, specially in bangalore….
Never believe cts…June 1st week they will write an email keeping most of the folks in bcc that they haven’t received the receipt nos..If they say June 1st week, then its not the case..
this is my lost post in this blog.
I had full faith in god, seems god is also helpless with this lottery system. May need to return back home, all plans went in vain.
I wish lottery system should improve at least in future instead of making it a gambling. Talent and hardwork can’t be measured with luck.
All the best and good luck to everyone.
God is Great. He has very good plans for u some where… plz do not loose hope… he will guide u to even higher peaks….
Hi ,
Don’t lose hopes.. Trust him .. Your prayers shall be answered All the best..
wait for some more time Bro..
any one got the update from Avant systems INC ?
Thanks
No bro, me on the same boat they(avant systems inc) are saying wait until may end. Last year they informed guys up to may end and some cases, they even know the status by june second week……..
Thanks Sunny
who said i am posting fake stuff? i got email last night. i am in Chicago on L1.
Hey. Which DU?
If this is fake then i must say it is very ridiculous. I have been checking this forum since i got name for H1B and no one from any company has pasted these types of fake comments to misleading their counterparts. I dont know who ur and from which vertical ur and also have a doubt whether ur from accenture or not. Please stop sending these fake post. I dnt want to see accenture guys are commenting on each other on any cause.
First ths fool says that his approval has come and he will be going to US. Then he says that he is already in Chicago on an L1. Huh
Please stop doing fake stuffs… no such activity has happened in accenture.
I have received the confirmation of selection in lottery.
When can I expect the final approval to come?
Mine is Non-AD/ Regular Processing.
Congrats! When did you receive, which center and was the check cashed? Whi
12th May i got s confirmation from my employer, don’t know the other details, though.
Last year I got my receipt on April 21st, had revived date April 10th notice date April 17th and approved on May 21st. Mine was AD/ regular process with EAC. Every year its different with the amount of people applying and where the location is. Once selected just sit back and relax.
Any updates from cts today.??
No buddy…
nothing from CTS
Any updates from infosys gi team
No news so far…
Still waiting…
Till when can we expect the selection result or its over nw???
Hi Wiproites,
Just now gave call to GIMS. They clearly said that, till may end applications are processed and all will be notified with result.
Hope Good. Don’t get in trap of wrong updates. This is applicable to Wipro employees only. Best of Luck.
Many Thanks
Status in IMS changed to receipt copy received , thank goodness …as per gims , they updated fr 250 today .. total wipro-1250 so far , many more 2 come
Does status receipt copy received means its selected in lottery?
even for me status is receipt copy received what does it mean ….not seleted in lottery ??/
Status on IMS is changed to ” receipt copy received” if you are selected in lottery. And , one more thing is that – Please do keep an eye on IMS , automated email is triggered very late because of some shitty email service.
Waiting from Capgemini Mobility team to update….
I too waiting the lottery result from Capgemini Financial Services..
Hi ganesh, m also waiting for H1B visa thru capgemini finanical services..r u existing employee?
Anyone got update from Murthy Law Firm about H1B?
Murthy law firm has almost no chnace this year 🙁
How CTS is informing for those who got selected in Lottery?
1. Direct EMail
2. One C H1-B App status is getting updated with status?
3. MY VISA portal is getting updated with receipt details.
CTS Folks, for those who got intimation already can clarify how they got the intimation?
Thanks.
Associates are getting direct email from “one communicator” with a link to the “post processing portal” having complete details of the processing.
One C H1-B App is still not updated for my collegue who got on 5th May.
Do u have any info if we may expect any further lottery results??
Any one from IBM got receipt for RP in this week? I am eagerly waiting… All selected applicants are communicated?
Any news from Case managers?
Hey Still waiting from IBM ..Immigration team is saying wait upto 1st weak of June …
No updates as of now… Immigration team is saying.. if we get your receipt number will notify you as quickly as possible. They are saying we are still receiving receipts so, please wait for some more time.
who said you they are getting receipts…did you chat with case manager ?
I saw a previous post where in IBM had received a mail today..
Congrats to him… EAC receipts are generally slower than WAC.. IBM is getting more of EAC receipts.. hope till next week folks!! all the best
IBM sends receipts in batches. So far 7 of my colleagues got receipt num this year. Many got in 1st week of May and few in 2nd week. Last year they released in 2 batches.before that 3 batches. Lets wait for positive response….
We can wait till May end for Positive response.Otherwise start executing your Plan B. but don’t lose hope.
Got receipt from case manager..eac
Dear IBM friends,
Just checked mail now, got mail form IBMUS with receipt. This was sent yesterday evening 7.00 IST. EAC15148*****. Pls check your Notes mail… All the very Best. Thanks to all for sharing details here.
I agree with Accenture MK……TCS does not deserve any more H1b slots
Ram@Infy will you please carry your shit alone, dont try to carry others
TCS applies in large numbers and eat slots of all other companies..
H1B filing should be banned in TCS
I agree with you.. they reduce our chances of getting selected.
Lol! TCS is a “lala” company…
ROFL
“The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”
Accenture should be banned from the earth
Accenture guys, any idea on the expected selection ratio for Accenture?
This time Accenture have applied for 8500 resources and selection rate is 90% for past few years…..so it is expected around 7600 people might get lucky.
All the Best !
Thanks for the info dude….!
Fingers crossed 🙂
The 90% selection ratio is myth, please don’t spread rumors dude!!!
The 90% selection ratio is myth, please don’t spread rumors dude!!!
😀 Happy!, got unofficial confirmation from my manager on my H1B. Can’t wait for 18th May to get the final official confirmation from the mobility team.
Sorry for fake comments…. my current status on RMS Tool is
Petition drafting / Immigration vendor processing
Although my application is submitted to USCIS.
Petition drafting / Immigration vendor processing means ,u have been picked up in lottery?
No.. it just means your application has been filed.
thanks
That means your application is filed with USCIS. I have received the approval email today. Good luck guys.
I agree with ACC- H1B ….please dont update wrong and fake info here
Please stop posting wrong information…. get a life dude…!!
Please stop misleading… was almost going to reach out to my manager. :X
Although it was a fake and really unprofessional comment. I request all accenture mates to please inform if any one will get any update….
I’m hope we get the result tomorrow… as the rumors are suggesting.
i am from accenture…and my manager just informed me in 1:1 that my H1b is approved and they will start filing for my GC very soon. this is such a good news …never expected just good will from this company. USA here i come…
Congrats… Same Here! 🙂 i’m soon Happy
Did you get any email communication from accenture?
Hey which DC and DU are you from? Have you been informed in the night hours?
Not sure why this guy is posting fake stuff here.
Hi Guyz,
This is the first time I applied for H1b…Still no update from HR…can we still have some hope or its done?
@Tata2Us …Please have patience and all the best 🙂
Accenture is checking on the nerves guys.
Hi. I am from Wipro. Has GIMS sent all selected and holding only Rejections. Or is there any chance to get selected here after?? Is there some one who is still waiting like me hoping to get selected???
I am also from wipro , just called Wipro GIMS , they are saying that only 1200 approx application status they received from USICS many more have to be come in next few days . if you didtnt get any email either selection or rejection u r chance is still same .
Yes. I too received the same update. But I didn’t see not even a single rejection mail sent to any one. All mails received are only selection mails. What if 1200 mentioned by GIMS are only selected and rest are all rejected. Hope that should NOT happen. What do you think on this point?
A guy from my team just went to gims office , he told most probably they will receive the next udate from wipro USA on friday , they say they plan usually for tuesday and friday for status,updates on IMS. Fingers crossed fr tomorrow
Thanks for the update guys, hoping the same!!!
Hope should get selected tomorrow.
If GIMS says that only 1200 Application Status are received, is there any rejection mails received by any one in this 1200? Did you see any one getting rejection mails?
Just now got update from GIMS they rolled around 750 confirmation mail…this evening ….losing hope now……all the best to others..
Guys, I am also awaiting response from GIMS, they have told applicants need to wait till may end for any response, so response not recd may mean anything selected/rejected in lottery.
Two Indian-Americans, who recruited foreign workers mainly from India with purported IT expertise, were arrested in New Jersey today on charges of H-1B visa fraud.
About Time
business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/two-indian-americans-arrested-for-h1b-visa-fraud-in-us-115051301599_1.html
Finally…The wait is over… Got my receipt today…
Congrats. Is this RP/Non AD vermont center (receipt starting with EAC***) ?
Yes !!!
any idea till whn we can get a positive response frm case managers ?
Yes !!!…Result may come till May end in IBM as per my Senior team members
What time did u receive it & from who ? do v receive the receipt num or ur manager ?
Got receipt num yesterday night around 11PM from US case manager.
Congrats dude. Thanks for coming back and replying. I think you deserved it 🙂 All the best..
I am still waiting for an update from case mgr. I dont know how long they take to update us.
Attached to investment firm. Asked my lawyer about my H 1b status. Still no news. Any chance to get positive answer.
I know some Accenture guys who got to know their h1b lottery status last year on May 17th. So will wait till this Sunday.
Thanks a ton mate…keep posting hopes……
Two days before my manager informally sent mail that lottery picked my petition.
But still waiting for official mail.
Moreover HR told no update (accepted /rejected) yet…
I am sure about their intention….!!!!??
Did Anyone came across like this… What could be the conclusion…???
Correction :: not sure about their intention
14th May. Still no news from my employer. I would wait until tomorrow EOD. Probably I will not visit this site from 15th May. All the very best for those who got selected!
Will try my luck next year!!!!!!!
Hello Guys any update today for Infosys folks? did any of you got any file no. today or know of someone who has got it?
I have raised AHD and below are the comment:-
“Hello, The receipt notice to your application has not been received from USCIS yet, the GI team onsite is updating the AIMS record with the file number as they receive them. Please allow some time for your receipt notice to be received and updated in the system.”
So I guess there is no use of raising an AHD.
Even my AHD reply is the same words. Any hope after this?
Any news today infy guys??
one guy i know got today
Dnt u think this year AIMS is updating very slow…. So far i hve heard few people who hve received their receipts
Any update from Accenture ?