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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. Can HR call USCIS to get an update about our application to see if it is selected in lottery? Am really tensed now. AD/RP/CSC

  2. guys I need some quick advice here …I got receipt AD/REg/CSC
    Received : 8th Apr
    Notice date : 15th Apr
    Form I-797 C

    My Qs : I got my OPT denied and my case is still pending in USCIS …is thr any one here in same category who doesnt have OPT/OPT extn and got the H1 i-797 receipt acceptance …I want to know if I should expect COS or I will get RFE or soemthing …please reply.

    thanks

    • If your Opt is denied you should stop working now. Since your application is pending decision you can legally stay in the US until a decision has been made. If you submitted your application for h1 when you were out of status then you are in trouble. If you were in the 60 day grace period then you are ok. Since your opt is invalid, if the h1 application is a COS, that also can cause a problem. Check with your DSO immediately. You should not assume anything at this stage. Do your due diligence.

    • Something I not right here. Why was your OPT. Denied? We’re you not working in the field of your major? I hole you were Not a tudent in one of those shady universities like UNVA. The more honest you are the better someone can help here. B

      • My OPT was denied as there was a delay in sending my I-20 …it was all the error on the part of the DSO . And I am in troble for his mistake …he is a shrewd guy who is not helping me at all. My university is a good one and most of the people did get there OPT approvals as far as I know. I have just been unfortunate and I am suffering for his ignorance and no proper guidance. I was in grace period when I applied . And of course not working since then .

  4. I just received my receipt from employer 30 mins back my case AD/REG/CSC its says form I-797C and when check online the status is initial review …I called SEVIS and they said that my COS is pending …So guys stay positive and keep hope…this website is very supportive and people are very informative and each of you have been tremendously supportive of each other. I thank god and all of you for the support …This was very crucial for me …Now I am relieved that at least I got selected …so just remained with two more hurdles now !!!

  5. Hey Guys, Stay Positive

    I just received my receipt from my employer. AD/RP/CSC.

    I have been fighting with my school all day to get an update on my status but they refused to give me any info. My employer received the receipt in the mail this afternoon.

    Hope everyone gets through. Good luck, guys.

    • Hey Ron ,
      What is ur present status ! OPT/OPT ext ..I am trying to find anyone without OPT how will the H1 petition be file d?? mine is same case …AD/RG/CSC …got form I 797 C today from employer my DSO sucks …he dont give any info …so no info on sevis rec !!

  6. applied for H1… AD.CSC,PP though I have never heard from my lawyer.. I have found out a reciept number update through sevis info.. Does that mean I am selected or do all the applications are given a reciept number…

      • Ad/Reg/CSC got receipt atlast Sevis shows : COS pending.

        I got my OPT denied and my case is still pending in USCIS …is thr any one here in same category who doesn’t have OPT/OPT extn and got the H1 i-797c receipt acceptance …I want to know if I should expect COS or I will get RFE or something …please reply.

        I am confused how they can give COS since I dont have my OPT yet ….so any info will be helpful .

  7. Hi Friends,

    I used to read all the comments on this blog since the day of the lottery. I was also one of many others waiting to hear the good news.
    I am a AD/RP/VSC candidate. I have not yet received my receipt. However I saw QWERTY’s post and I emailed my international student advisor regarding SEVIS status. I heard back from her today at 5.01 pm when I had given up all hopes of a reply till Monday. My application has been selected in the lottery and she gave me my receipt number which says Initial Review.
    I am thankful to all you industrious souls out there who found out different solutions for finding the decisions quickly. I wish you all the luck and hope the best for everyone. 🙂

    • Can we trust SEVIS status ?
      I also checked with SEVIS and get EAC13136*****, and search on USCIS tracker : April 8 received………………………………..
      But my lawyer and employer said they cannot make sure who dose this number belong to. Have you contacted with your lawyer or employer regarding to this number ?? Thank you 🙂

      • Thanks 🙂

        @CR EAC13136XXXXX I am not sure you meant first five or last five.

        @H1B Hunter Yes I contacted my attorney. His reply was positive and cautious.
        He mentioned that it looks like it was selected but he would be confirming it
        only after receiving the physical receipt. He praised me for my resourceful nature to find out via SEVIS but I assured him the praise belonged to this blog.
        I don’t think my advisor would be foolish enough to give wrong number. Besides she has updated my I-20 and I would be getting a look at it on monday. So I guess I can get additional proof then. For now I trust the Sevis status. Its better to be happy than anxious 🙂 Thanks

  8. I think I got it!

    Regular Quota / Regular Processing / CSC

    Called my DSO, my Sevis record is updated with a WAC number
    WAC1313653XXX
    And the notice:
    F-1 status and employment authorization for this student have been automatically extended to September 30, 2013.

      • April 8 🙂

        On April 8, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case.

        • Hey were u on OPT when you applied for H1 …what work authorization extended for you till 30th …I desperately need some one to tell me how the process works for person done with graduation and without any OPT …

          • I’m actually on pre-opt, I haven’t graduated with my Master’s degree yet.
            I will ask my lawyer on Monday, since I am also waiting for my OPT. Not sure if I have pre, or regular OPT until Sep 30.

            My best guess for you is that you cannot work, since you do not have a status that can be extended. H1b doesnt go into effect until Oct 1. You probably have 60 days to leave the country after graduation. Your international students office should be able to answer you.

  9. Hello everyone, I just received the receipt number. WAC13134XXXXX.
    My case falls under the catagory of advanced degree/regular processing. I am still in school hoping to graduate in summers. I have been reading posts here for the past few days. I thought my post would help ease the pain of waiting for few of you still waiting. I really pray that atleast all the people who are currently in US and have no other option of staying except getting their work visa approved get their case selected in the lottery.

  10. Any one with WAC13134 got the receipt notice? I got to know my receipt thru my DSO and havent heard back frm my employer/attorney, just want to estimate the probable date…

  11. Hi Everyone,

    I just got an email from my employer saying that I got an receipt number. I am so happy today. I lost total hope a week before and tried to move on. But I was seeing this forum. It made my day. Hang in there everyone.. Mine is RQ/PP/VSC. But my employer said that they filled under premium for all of the employees but they cashed the check and took normal processing fees and sent back PP fees for some of them. So they are now going to upgrade it to PP. So even if you have filled under premium processing there is a chance that USCIS considers it as normal processing.

  12. RP/RQ /CSC has started coming ….got to know from my attorney who jus confirmed to get one of my employer..although its not of me !

    • It’s too early to lose hope. I got my receipt number half hour ago. AD/RP/CSC. No checks cashed yet. I didn’t ask my university to check SEVIS because wasn’t expecting much from them and some people here who got receipts, don’t have their SEVIS updated yet. So I just decided to wait for info from my lawyer/employer. AD people have twice the probability of getting selected, so hope for the best.

  18. AD | Regular processing | CSC

    Received a mail from the attorney and the company HR an hour ago. The application has been accepted by USCIS for processing.

    Until yesterday evening, the check was not even deposited by USCIS. I had lost hope. But, all you guys (especially AD category), please have patience. You will know the outcome of your petition soon.

    Good luck to every one.

  19. Hi Guys,

    I have filed my H1B in Regular quota/Regular processing..Do you guys have any idea how long its gonaa take..This wait is killing me.This is my last hope.. :((

  20. Finally, got receipt number from my lawyer. It’s for AD/RP/CSC. and the date of acceptance on April 15th if that helps. Best wishes for those of you still waiting!!

  21. Hi Guys,

    I am AD/RP/VSC.

    I called DSO to check on my sevis status but they said there is no update on H1B. My laywer says she did not receive any information so far on my application, where as few my friends and colleagues applied via same lawyer got their receipt numbers. So does that mean am I not selected in the lottery? This is my final year for applying 🙁

      • Did u have any updates on Sevis or check before you received the receipt?
        I hope so… keeping my fingers crossed x.

      • @k’d
        Did u have any updates on Sevis or check before you received the receipt?
        I hope so… keeping my fingers crossed x

  22. Is thre any way for the regular cap and regular processing guys to know if we got selected?
    Can we call the Indian passport office and ask if our record got updated?
    Or would white house know the status. Our condition seems to be pathetic .

  24. How many of you waiting for your receipt numbers in AD/PP category? Are they still sending out receipts for AD/PP? Please respond.

      • Me too

        ADV. Deg/PP/VSC

        Nothing in SEVIS. Nothing in USCIS records, nothing from attorney or employer.

        Seems like, the time is over.
        One of my friend was told by USCIS that they are done sending for PP masters.

        No hope. Scared to spend again 30-35k USD for school until next october.

        time, effort, money, life everything is lost.

        No hopes on anything now and don’t know whether I can make it next year too…
        Seems like, next year would also be the same situation.

        Feels like, life is U.S came to an end.

        • AD/PP/VSC
          Got update that my case was approved. No status till noon yesterday, not even about selection in lottery.
          Contact your school if no response from attorney or HR. My friends did that.

          • Hi AJ,

            you didn’t hear about your lottery result, but you found out from your school DSO and got the receipt No and checked the status right..?

            My case is same AD/PP/VSC i didn’t hear any thing as of now ,I called DSO but they are reluctant to give any details.
            I am loosing Hope….

          • 🙂 I did every possible ways to find it out.

            DSO, USCIS both have no update.

            My employer and attorney they don’t have any update.

            Mine is also ADV.DEG/PP/VSC.

            Sorry guys. Don’t want to discourage but, I am trying to explore it.

  25. Just got an email from the lawyer:
    We have received a Receipt Notice for your H-1B petition. Attached is a copy for your information. We will let you know as soon as we hear anything further from USCIS regarding this petition.

    My application was AD/RP/CSC.
    Received date: April 8
    Notice date: April 15
    WAC-13-133-XXXXX

    This forum has been so helpful. Keep ur spirits up guys. GOOD LUCK!

      • Thanks. CSC seems to be awfully slow as compared to VSC. But they are sending them out. Just a matter of few days!

    • Hi

      my receipt generated on the same day as yours. But I have not received any mail yet. I got it from my university. But when I check status in online it shows like this. DO you have any idea about it? what is showing for you?

      On April 13, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please check our website for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.

          • @Manoj: Hmm… If you try to google the message, there are mixed responses from people. Some got approvals after getting this message and some say it’s a system glitch. I found one case where somebody said their employer changed the office address in the application after filing it, that’s why the message was displayed. You might want to ask your employer or your lawyer, if they’ve come across anything like that in the past. Hope that helps!

          • You are correct. I google through it but did not find satisfied information. I asked my employer already but she was telling we have not get the receipt by mail yet wait for it.

      • Thanks.. I know how that feels. Since I was RP, I had given myself until next week to hear the result. If not by then, I’d have started panicking. But the mails are on the way, and then considering the time it takes for the lawyer to open the mail and notify us, it adds up. Hope everybody hears the good news soon!

  27. So I was worried that my status was still on acceptance. I went to my school to get a new cpt and as walked in my dso told me that my h1b was already approved. So I dnr know how this helps but really check with your dso. Good luck everyone. Ad/pp/vsc. Pls note that my online stays still says acceptance.Pages

  28. Hi everyone! Just got email from lawyer.. got selected in lottery! AD/RP/CSC..

    I am based in Chicago and lawyer in NY..

    Everyone..hang in there… receipts are on the way.. don’t lose hope 🙂

  30. guys i told you yesterday, its our turn now…I got an email from my employer…finallyyy…got my receipt number…yesss….my application was into RP/RQ category…….i wish for everyone here in this forum to make it into the lottery…wish u all the best

  32. AD/Regular

    Got receipt….relieved…I know it is easy to say don’t panic…but I think all AD will get it soon…

    Regular quota guys will also hear soon….don’t lose hope

  33. Hope this applies for this year too..:)

    From H1Base Website:
    Get Ready… an H1B visa increase is on the way.
    Between 50,000 to 100,000 New H1B visas should be added soon (we expect it to initially be 50,000 approved for this year). It’s not 100% signed off yet but an increase is almost definitely coming. Stay a step ahead, be proactive now, when the new visas are released they will go to those that successfully obtain an H1B sponsorship employment offers.

  34. Hi Guys

    Just got update from lawyer that they got the receipt today by snail mail
    AD/RP/VSC.

    Till yesterday, DSO had no update in the SEVIS. MY OPT expires 30th Sept 2013

    Do you think i should go for PP. Any disadvantages other than $1225 (which is worth for the amount of stress I will go with RP over the next 3-4 months)

  35. can somebody please clear me on this..
    for advance degree, they did lottery, so dint they select 20000 on first time only?
    and if they do, then how come the remaining one can mix with regular ones? is in it unfair?

    • It’s the policy..to prioritize ADs in getting their H1-B.

      For example, say, there are 30k applications this year for AD. These 30k goes through the selection process for the 20k spots (quota specifically reserved for ADs) and fill them up. Then the 10k who didn’t get selected in the first round joins Non-ADs and compete again for the remaining 65k spots. Basically they get to go in the lottery twice, maximizing the probability of getting selected.

  36. AD/RP/Vermont here.Called International office in my university. They said “change of status pending” note is there but no receipt number at all. I don’t think this means I won the lottery. Is there anybody without this notice on his/her I-20/SEVIS at all. and Why is there no receipt number? Any answer is appreciated. Thanks

    • Ys, you were selected in the lottery. Same thing happened to me yesterday. DSO said my SEVIS record shows “Pending” with no receipt number in the morning. I latter got a mail with the receipt from the lawyer later in the evening. So hang in there, sure you will hear something soon. Cheers

    • Yes, you were selected in the lottery. Same thing happened to me yesterday. DSO said my SEVIS record shows “Pending” with no receipt number in the morning. I latter got a mail with the receipt from the lawyer later in the evening. So hang in there, sure you will hear something soon. Cheers

    • Yes same here, “change of status pending” note is there but no receipt number at all. In fact the DSO told me to wait for the mail from USCIS and scan and send her the receipt number. It doesnt look like they are getting the receipt number. I have no clue what this means? Should I be hopeful or not 🙁

      • be hopeful, your receipt is on the way.same thing happened to me yesterday, now i have my receipt number from the lawyer.good luck mate.

  37. Hello,

    I am AD/PP/CSC didn’t receive any update as of now. Is it all over for PP now as ppl were saying PP should wait until this week ends?

  40. @komal Can you please let us know once you hear back from account deparmentso that we will also contact them…..

  42. Looks like I made it through.. Contacted my school and was told that my SEVIS got updated by USCIS.. Just waiting to get some news from attorney now, but feel a huge relief already..

    AD/RP/Vermont

    Good luck to everyone who deserved it!

  43. Hello.
    I have read this forum since early March..and feel nervous like most of you guys everyday.
    I never post anything as I know many people are in the same boat and feel the same as me.

    I am Ad/RP/CSC filed with Fragomen in Chicago. We mailed on Mar 29 to make sure that the package arrive on Apr 1st… Because chicago is kinda from from California. So I know I will be worried for another 1-2 weeks.

    Thanks to people here who shared the info that we can ask our University.
    I sent an email last night and got reply as following:

    “Your change of status shows as pending. You will be able to get the receipt number from your employer. You are in F-1 status until your H-1B validity begin date, if it were to be approved. Thanks.”

    I hope showing as pending means that I am selected from the lottery.

    My position is not IT related, company is small. so I will be worried in the next months as well…
    Best.

    • I asked my school to check and the DSO told me that she sees nothing with the SEVIS. What does that mean? RR/AD? Please advice. I am really tensed.

      • Same here. I think we just need to wait. Selected applications will be processed over the next few weeks so you wont see a change of status if they haven’t processed your application yet. This could be a long wait and it isn’t over until its over. So try to relax.

        • Does me being on OPT affect this SEVIS status??? My paralegal said we will have to wait until next friday. After that she said it was very unsure. I am scared.

      • Hey .. Don’t worry .. Even I was in the same situation an hour ago.. I received my receipt number just now.. U will get it

      • Hi, I actually didnt know my center. but I saw one other post shows that Illinois should send to CSC… I didnt get receipt number from school and no news from lawyer/employer. the only good thing is the change of status. I am pretty nervous though. But I know its long wait for the receipt.. and longer wait if we dont get selected.

  46. hey guys,

    I got my receipt today, AD/RP/CSC.:)
    ITS SUCH A RELIEF, I HOPE EVERYBODY GETS IT.
    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

  48. Got it! 🙂
    AD/RP/VSC
    Received Date: Apr 8
    Notice Date: Apr 15
    My lawyer got the receipt by snail mail today.
    Thanks a lot to everyone for the posts and info here.

  49. Got it! 🙂
    AD/RP/VSC
    Received Date: Apr 8
    Notice Date: Apr 15
    My lawyer got the receipt in snail mail today.
    Thanks a lot to everyone for the posts and info here.

  50. Did anybody receive update from sab info……. no updates so far yet………….

    mine pp/vsc/rq..

    if anyone gets the receipt.. please let us know……..

    • Hello Omg & all Sab info guys,

      @OMG : I havent received anything yet…
      Any update about receipt number. Mine is RQ/RP.
      They are not even replying to any of my emails now
      Have you contacted the law firm ???
      Many of RQ/RP guys have received their receipt …..

      • I’m from SAB info , they applied around 85 ……………. i tried calling they say not even for one they received update.

        • Oh they told me that they are applying for only 15 ppl, Have they applied for 85 ???
          No receipt yet , oh god pls help ……….
          Sab info 🙁

        • @ Komal and sai.. i tried to law firm more then 10 times a day.. but they are not responding.. sab info is telling they didnt receive any receipt for both regular and pp from the attorney.. my guess is anyone of us should have been selected atleast.. I am really upset… did you ask whether money deducted from the account like that…….

          • @ sab info guys, usually sab info use to respond well.. I think these law firm didnt give any update yet… law firm should have received for at least any one of us……..did you try calling law firm

          • I asked it couple of days back but they responded like ” when we get update we will surely update u ”

            not sure why they are waiting for and wats gonna happen.

          • Hi OMG,
            I have also contacted law firm, they are saying to contact employer.
            Sab info ppl are saying they will update once lawyer updates them ….
            I am worried….
            I emailed them about check cashed or not , no reply yet 🙁
            Now calling them….

          • Really it is making me so upset.. Y are they making us to wait.. they atleast can say money deducted or not.. some kind of clue.. we will also be relieved…..

            @Komal did law firm ask us to contact the employer, then it means did they send any receipt to sab info…

            it is confusing……

          • Most of the ppl in this site got update from lawyer , then why we want to contact employer . Both are balancing each other .

    • @ sai, yes most of the employer forwarded the receipt , they can atleast say whether cheque has been encashed or some kind of clue at least…… dont know what is going to happen.. really worried a lot………

      They are saying this week also they didnt get any update. this law firm is not at all picking the call……

      Dont know what to do…….

          • Hi OMG & SAI,

            I just know called them. I am touch with Vishnu from Sab Info, but got to know that she is on leave thats why she is not responding.

          • Hi OMG & SAI,

            Rani from sab info just received my call and I told her to contact accounts department to check if my check has been cashed by USCIS.
            May I know, with whom U guys are in touch with..

          • @ komal i am in touch with Junaid…… He usuallly responds well…….
            Can you please contact the account deparment and let us know so that we will also contact them…..

          • Hi evryone from SAB info 🙂

            I am also waiting for update from them but they are saying they haven’t got any update from Attorney for any of the consultant.

            I have sent email to lawyer as well but they are saying we need to get in touch with our employer because as and when they have update they will inform our employer.

            God know why they are not saying anything.

          • @ OMG Did get chance to talk with junaid ? Bcoz these ppl dont assure any thing without his confirmation?

          • Hello OMG, SAI & all Sab info guys,

            Rani has not replied yet. I’ll let u know guys
            @ OMG, I was also in touch with Junaid but from so many days he is not responding. He is a senior person. If you can ask him to check with the accounts department about your check has been cashed by USCIS or not. He can do so….
            I am worried becoz u have applied thru PP, atleast you should get your receipt before us.

            @Sai, Pls contact Rani…

          • Hello OMG, SAI , Still waiting & all Sab info guys,

            Guys, can u pls share your email id, so that we can contact each other through email ….
            That will be helpful…

          • Hi Komal, OMG, Sai

            I had a word with junaid also because I have also applied in PP but he also said he dont have any update yet wait this end of the week or next week.Once we have anything will inform u as well.

          • @ Komal, sai and all sab info guys

            I had a word with Junaid today.. he said there is no update from the attorney.. attorney has to reply us…wait till next week…… so sad…..

          • Law frim should have got receipt for atleast one guy………………. that is my guess.. since they didnt tell us.. i am hoping we everyone got selected and they will tell atleast once the visa get approved.. that is my only hope.. now also tried this law firm more then four times.. no one is responding..

          • hi ,
            I have applied through sabinfo.
            lets all excahneg email ids and keep in touch for udates.
            my email is bh[dot]amit82[at]gmail[dot]com

      • Hello all sab info guys,

        My email id is : shalu[dot]rijhwani[at]gmail[dot]com

        Please share yours….
        I will create a group…
        So, far amit has shared his email id…
        We can directly contact each other through email …

        • @ komal

          am sending a mail to you……..

          All sab info guys,

          Please send a mail to komal if you want to share your emaild here.. as she said,she will create a group and we can share our updates…….

          Lets hope everyone’s visa gets approved…….

          • Hi all Sab info guys,

            One good news..

            I just spoke with one lady from law firm.. They have large number of receipts needs to be sent out in the queue.. On daily basis they are receiving very large number of receipts numbers.. They are updating the receipts one by one in the system, so it will take time..
            she told me that they will notify us and our employer once they update the receipt number in the system… She said our employer is checking with them on daily basis.. so if we need any update we need to contact our sab info going forward…….

            she also added that there is no returned packages…

            lets hope we all won lottery..

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