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USCIS received 124,000 H1B Visa 2014 Petitions – Official Lottery Update Results

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As predicted by us earlier on USCIS official news update date, USCIS did an official press release today disclosing the details of overall petitions received and lottery process followed, including results. Below is a brief summary of the H1B Visa 2014 news release.

USCIS Official News : Summary of H1B Visa 2014 Lottery Results press release

  • Big News: For the first time in USCIS history since 2008, H1B Visas 2014 cap reached within the first week of filings, i.e, first week of April.  You can check out US Economy and H1B Visa Lottery
  • Total H1B Petitions received :  USCIS received a total of 124,000 H1B Visa petitions for fiscal year 2014.
  • Lottery Information : USCIS conducted a random computer generated random selection process, also called as lottery, on April 7th to select the petitions needed to meet the regular cap of 65,000 and masters cap of 20,000
  • Lottery Process followed: As described in our detail H1B Visa Lottery process, USCIS followed the same thing.  First USCIS conducted lottery process for Masters quota petitions and then the petitions not selected in masters lottery were merged with regular quota pool and random selection process was conducted for remaining pool to select 65,000 petitions.
  • Petitions Not Selected in Lottery  : If your petition was not selected in lottery, USCIS will reject and return the petition along with the filing fee, except for duplicate petitions.
  • Premium Processing for H1B Visa 2014 : To facilitate the data entry process and meet the timelines, USCIS will begin premium processing for H1B Visa 2014 from April 15th.
  • Non-Cap Subject Petitions Accepted :  USCIS will continue to accept non-cap subject petitions i.e, that have already been counted towards to the cap, including petitions filed under below category
    • H1B Visa stay extensions
    • Employee terms changes for H1B visa worker
    • H1B petitions filed for Change of employers
    • H1B petitions filed for concurrent working for more than one employer

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  1. Hi all the lucky guys,

    Did your petitions all arrive at USCIS on the first day ( April 1 ) ? Anyone who already got receipt number delivered their petitions on other days within the first week ? Thanks.

  5. Still the last reciept in CSC is AD/PP/CSC for the last 30 mins is WAC1313451407. Do you guys think checking if the cash was encashed be a better option to see if the application went through in the lottery? I am getting really worried and frustrated now. Thanks for the support!!!

  7. anyone received rejection notice yet? Does anyone know when they are going to mail out the rejection notice? Thanks

    • The rejection notices will be mailed around end of June, AFTER all receipts have been mailed, going from 2008, and from what Neufild said at the AILA conference last week.
      I dont know if the same applied for rejection notices for PP.

  8. Guys,
    Received the receipt number from my employer.
    WAC 1313353xxx. AD/RP/VCS
    ALL THE BEST, My Friends~~

  10. Hey Guys,
    I got an update from my employer. USCIS have started the regular processing and regular cap. My employer got this information on Saturday. I was not one of them. Not sure what will happen to my case. I will keep praying.He asked me to wait till next week. :(:(

  11. Hi everyone,
    Mine was regular cap premium processing. My status was changed from Acceptance to initial review few minutes ago. and was written” the 15-day Premium Processing clock stopped on your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER”… anyone got this message?

  12. WAC1313451407
    Still waiting for mine. Is that true that PP are getting reciepts by snail mail now?

  13. Just want to reach out to those who have not get the receipt. This is my story.

    AD/PP/VSC

    never received any email regarding PP.
    Received my wife H4 letter Saturday.
    Lawyer received H1B letter today (Monday)
    Still no email according to my employer and lawyer.

    All I am saying is, if you didn’t get any email, don’t panic.
    Your receipt could be in the mail as we speak. Check with you lawyer and employer because they should both receive a physical mail from USCIS. Forget about email, I never got one anyway.

    Best of luck to all

  16. Are we certain that the mention of “mailed” vs “e-mailed” is the correct way to conclude if a petition is processed normally or by premium?

    This might just be an assumption we’re operating under.

  17. Hi Folks,

    I just received an email from my Attorney. I receieved my EAC. It was filed in regular processing AD. I wish my best to everyone who is still waiting. I hope we all get through.

    My petition was accepted on April 11th .

      • Hey guys.
        Sorry to hear you didn’t hear back from USCIS,
        but check the message 3 posts down “krs April 15, 2013 at 2:04 pm”.
        So let’s give it a try.
        I’m also waiting (non-PP).

  19. How amy more day? God bless me? I can’t take this anymore. Please send me anything (rejection/approval). I can take anything but cant to take this stress any longer.

    • You need to relax and know that as long as your file did not come back, you definitely stand a chance. Just hope that whatever happens, your file does not come back.

  20. Just got an email with receipt number for AD/PP/VSC. My attorney received it today. So dont lose hope guys.. All the best!!

  25. Friends,

    Please be patient as notices will be sent out.
    I really feel bad for Masters students and others applying within USA.

    USCIS should definitely limit h1bs from the same company to about 500. The reports of code coolie companies like infy(pathetic), TCS, wipro etc filing 9000 visas each is nothing but a joke and a direct assault on the chances of Masters students. I hope you guys get your receipts soon.Good luck.

    • Instead I believe USCIS should increase the quota. Everyone deserves to be working in US.. Who are we to decide if someone deservs more than others..

      • Well 1st of all Sorry Shakimaan (Sounds awsome). Now yes USCIS should increase quota but should let limited no. of candidates coming to US from Indian Companies .Just think about it .. Students graduated from US universities invested time and money here ..now if they are rejected in this H1 lottery they are going to lose there job and will need to go back.

        So simply everyone who are already working in US should be given priority.

      • No. Code coolie companies must be prevented from bringing in truck loads of useless engineers for 4-6 month projects just because they have not got their L1B. All such code coolies must be prevented from coming to USA. It is UETHICAL and HURTING the chances of poor MS and PhD students who deserve the visa more and are also better for the economy in the long run.

        I also support H1Bs for people inside USA like H4 and others…but using H1Bs and filing more than 10k applications for a single Indian company is just pure GREED and UNETHICAL.

        • Unethical is to promise visa officer during F1 interview how badly you want to come back after finishing your study in US and then demand to give priority in jobs once study is over..
          at least those 9k ppl from TCS are coming here with right intention and follow the law in words as well as in spirit..

          • Unethical Shaktiman,

            And what about those 9k people from TCS, do they plan to stick around with TCS once they come to the States ? They transfer immediately and have no intention of going back. So, in reality they really don’t follow the law in words as well as in spirit. What Shaktiman is arguing about is the big IT Companies need to be made accountable for the H1B visas they apply for. Just blocking visas in bulk really does not make sense.

          • Where does it say that people who come to US on H1 must stick with their company? its neither wrong in words nor in spirit to change the job..
            Blocking visa for IT companies make perfect business sense for them.. too bad that it doesn’t workout for guys like you (and me as well)..

            I am not against anyone getting visa..everyone based on merit should get visa but why I see that ppl who did their masters in US feel that they are more deserving candidates and they all should get H1 even at the expense of someone more deserving from India?

          • Change the job? They don’t even start the job that they got visa for before they change it. How blind can one be just to prove his point!
            Also, if USCIS considered coming to the US for education and then start working here immoral they would not even created the AD category.
            Slavery made perfect business sense for white farmers but it had to be stopped. BECAUSE IT WAS IMMORAL. GET IT, YOU DICKHEAD?!

    • You don’t get it do you. There already are 20.000 petitions for those with a U.S. master’s degree that are excempt from the cap.

  27. current H1 for VSC is EAC1313652625

    From morn I am checking this but looks as all these are for Reg (Non PP) as I can see all mentioned as “You will be notified by mail ” . Please let me know if there still any hope for Reg PP

      • This is the general code they follow:

        Eac – vermont eastern part
        Wac – calif. western partnof usa southerrn byvtexas and rest by nebreaska

        13th year ,136th working day ,5, petition no.
        Gives:
        Eac13136502620
        Keep checking the no’s u will see regular are gettng proceesed.

    • Oh, I am sorry to hear that, that you didn’t get your recipe while on PP.
      Check with your attorney.
      And see post by ZZZZ down here, but unfortunately it is related to CSC.
      Wish you best luck and make a good backup plan!

      Sincerely,
      Long Johnson

    • Are you 100% certain that’s the correct way of finding out whether a petition belongs to regular or premium processing? If it is not, then the regular processing applications might not have been even touched yet.

    • If you think you are thoroughly checking USCIS site, then I must say you are not!! I just entered some random number : EAC1313652400 and this is PP and entered in VSC today. This clearly says they are entering PP cases also, but possibly very less in number. Wait and keep hope

  28. Did anyone hear about acceptance and receipt of regular processing petitions for advanced degree quota???

  32. AD/PP/CSC…is it all over or do I still garner my hopes.
    Anyone know of the latest on reciept processing from Cali. Someone here commented they got a PP reciept via snail mail. Highly unlikely but any chance that could keep me holding.

    • I am in same situation AD/PP/CSC waiting. I spoke to my attorney but no clear answer other than we will let u know once we receive your notice. I think 95% its all over for us but lets c and keep our hopes alive

    • AD/PP/CSC

      I got my receipt update from attorney today afternoon. Apparently, USCIS is sending receipt updates few through email and few through regular mail. Mine was through the regular mail. Even though the receipt was issued on Apr 10th, attorney received it today. Hence the delay. So there is still hope for PP.

      PS: Attorney mentioned that CSC stopped email notification for most of the PP and started sending regular post notifications. Not sure if this is true for all PP cases but mine was. Wait till this weekend, I know it looks like eternal wait and it sucks but have no other option but to keep hopes alive. Good luck!!!

    • According to what ZZZZ said, you should have some chances.

      Personaly I wish you best luck, man!

      Sincerely,
      Long Johnson

  33. Regular/PP/ csc …received my receipt…fingers crossed for next level….guys don’t lose hope….they are still sending forms.so wait until this week…good luck

  34. Hi,

    could you please any one tell me whether the money deducted from account for premium processing . I did not received any mail from employer or attorney. Just heard like if money deducted from account then the application selected though lottery .Is it true?

    • Hi Devi,
      My employer also mentioned that if selected they will withdraw cash before the i get recipt number. But I got the reciept number first on friday morning for regular quota premium processing.

  35. Any one received mail/notification for Regular Cap/Regular Processing /Vermont. Any one aware of their cheque status for the same category? Will they start first for AD/RP or Regular/RP? Thanks

      • Well I`ve completed my High school and bachelors in USA and have been working since 2011 with a top US company. I have applied in Regular/ Regular processing/ Vermont, so I think I deserve to get selected aswell. Anyone who has been working in USA and has a Legit job should get the first preferance of getting their H1b approved irrespective of Bachelors or Advance degree.

        • @Paromita ji: Listen we all in same boat …and Now onward AD should stand for American Degree’s alright

        • @Paromita. I am in the same boat as you!! Regular cap/Regular Processing/Vermont. I got my Bachelor’s here. I have been working since 2011 as well for a for fortune 100 company. The only difference between you and me is that I have been here slightly longer than you (Middle school). I completely agree with your statement about Advanced Degrees. Hopefully, both you and I will get through this emotional roller-coaster ride successfully. Good luck!! 🙂

          P.S. I will try and find you on here to update you with my case. I pray that both of us have been successful with the H1-b Lottery process

    • I wish i opted PP rather then RP as this wait is kinda killing me.
      I know most of you guys are on OPT right so when your OPT is expiring ?

      • I said the same to my friend. Why didn’t I starve a little and get PP instead. Mine in June for OPT

        • LOL, you crack me up! starve a little 🙂

          I’m actually a little glad that I didn’t do PP. Otherwise, I’d be a lot more worried now if I still haven’t received mine. We get to cautiously worry for a few weeks.

          BTW, how do you think they are processing the cases? By beneficiaries last name? Just saying, that would suck for me since my last name starts with a W

      • My OPT ends on 3/2/2014, and that is the reason I had to apply this year for my H1b orelse I would have applied next year if it was ending on sometimes in june 2014.

          • no i cant apply with my actual grace period and I dont have much options rather than going back to masters which will cost another 50k-60k and i`ve already spent 100k for my bachelors. I need to work and pay my loans in USA first and than I can get another loan for my masters. So masters is not even an option unless the bill for immigration passes and i`ll have my GC by the end of this year with my family which will solve all my problems.. Gosh i wish that happens..

          • Oh Sorry. Guess we are all on the same boat! I have no other options, next might be GC but that will take sometime.

          • @ jeremy.. you are in AD… you will get selected…. everyone I know.. or my friend`s friend.. or my co workers or relatives who applied in AD got selected in lottery.. soo you have a huge chance of getting selected.. All the best.

          • Thank you. I really want the deserving individuals to get selected – you included! i am just speechless to people who applied with multiple applications.

          • @jeremy –@paromita: I guess the probability of getting selected for Master’s degree candidate is like .8 out of 1 so chances are good.

      • Well mine is expiring in Nov 2013 so i will try to get into some course in fall where i can use my CPT to keep my job . This so F***ed up.

  38. my application was sent in premium processing under bachelor quota. I still receive any thing from USCIS. Do I sill have chance to get H1 or no chance now as they are going to start processing for premium application from today.

    Help plz

  39. Guys, could some one inform if the notification mail for regular processing was devliered using USPS or Fedex/DHL/UPS? Thanks.

  40. Guys, I got mine today, PP/AD/CSC and in MAIL to my employer. Checked receipt online and it was accepted on Apr 11. So if yours was accepted Fri or Sat, pls wait until Apr 20 … Keep the hope guys, I was still panic a few minutes ago.

    I absolutely love this website and I’ll post the link to my FB next year and tell all my friends to check it out. It’s kept me alive the past 2 weeks.

    Thank you all so much!!

    • Aww, congrats! So happy for you. Seeeee, there is still hope for all PP’s. Not everyone will even get an email.

      • Yeahh, plus it did not say in the message online that it was 15 day premium processing. Guys we need to consider our logic about PP and non PP. USCIS DOES NOT FOLLOW ANY RULE … It’s a mess 🙂

  42. AD/PP/CSC

    Employer got my receipt notice today via regular mail. No email was sent to either employer or attorney as of now, and checks have not been cashed!! Notice date on I-797: April 10th, received date: April 8th. Just to reiterate, we filed under PREMIUM processing, and that’s what I797 says. So do ask your employers and attorneys to check regular mail even if you are PP.

    Hang in there guys, there is still hope!

  43. for PP on Regular, still we are not getting receipt numbers.

    So still we need to wait guys.. it is really so frustrating..

    • waiting desperately for 2 weeks,. still didnt hear anything from employer or attorney. not sure if this is the end of the road..

  44. Could some one inform if the notification mail for regular processing was devliered using USPS or Fedex/DHL/UPS? Thanks.

  47. Decision:
    On April 15, 2013, this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was approved
    AD/PP/ Vermont

    Good Luck!!!

  49. Eac1313652353. They are sending it much faster as compared to other days so regular people may receive soon.

  50. My lawyer has received the receipt notice (I-797C) from USCIS via mail. I’m AD, Regular Processing, Vermont Service Center.

    Receipt number: EAC-13-133-54xxx.
    Received Date: 4/08/2013
    Notice Date: 4/11/2013

    I’m thrilled. My best wishes to everyone who’s still waiting. God bless you all.

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