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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. So this is nearing the EOD in CSC. I guess all we can do now is hope for the best. AD/PP/CSC

    • I got an email last night about my receipt though I checked it this morning. If its one of the bigger immigration firms they will take time to update each petition as they receive it.

  3. Did anyone in PP get notification that they DID NOT get in? It sounds like only those folks are being notified who have been selected…
    …biting my nails here….

  4. Spoke with employer and he said no emails from CSC for MASTERS-PP yet.

    Guys is this delay expected one from CSC or Is it a done deal now?

  5. I have applied on regular PP at VSC and still waiting for receipt number is there any luck for me?

  7. Received an update from my Firm’s lawyer.
    Quota – Masters
    Processing – Premium
    Center – California
    Update – April 10th (That is what it says when I check my status on USCIS website)

    I am praying all of us get through.

  8. HI,

    I just received my acceptance#. Does that mean I got through lottery and USCIS will now start processing my application(backgroud check, employment verification etc.) Or does it only means that my application was received at California Center?

    I filed in Master’s PP

    Cheers

  9. HI,

    I just received my acceptance#. Does that mean I got through lottery and USCIS will now start processing my application(backgroud check, employment verification etc.) Or does it only means that my application was received at California Center?

    I filed in Master’s PP

    Thanks

  10. no one from regular processing got any update so far?
    Any idea when regular processing results will be declared or send?

  15. Non Premium Guys/Girls,

    You all are needlessly going into overdrive. I see same question being asked and again when or if any non premium case got any receipt number. Looks like none has got so far.

    So the notification is not dependent on whether its Masters or Regular cap, rather it has to do with the fact that that any app is premium or not.

    So of the 85000 total, even if 40% apply in premium then that’s 34k. It will take time to open packets and enter into system and send email. So premium guys will continue to receive notifications through Friday.

    Non premiums applicants will have wait till next week or longer (depending of the method – mail or email). So any non premium applicant should just chill. I know its easy to say but there’s no other shortcut.

  17. This wait is just gruesome!!however I know we can only wait and hope for the best. Anyone got news for CALIFORNIA service center/AD/PP??
    Much appreciate the forum and knowing you are not alone. I hope all of the AD with no OPT extension left get through. No hard feelings against others but that’s just more personal and so I know the pain and suffering. I am sure all have a reason but like said before its just my own prejudice.
    Thanks and again any news for CA/AD/PP???

  18. Please vote and spread the message:

    https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/introduce-company-level-cap-temporary-work-permits-h1-b/tF8QSBhJ

  19. OK Here is a calculation Which may make you feel good ……ALL Master Degree H1b applicant :-
    Total Received :- 124000 by uscis
    Master quota:- 20,000
    General:-65,000

    We are saying that uscis received 24000 master quota application so let say out of those 20000 are selected.

    Now the people left are 4000 not selected in first lottery –Hard Luck Guys…..

    out of the 4000 remaining in master they again go in 65000 general quota……ok so now

    again we have total left applicant are 104000 & only 65000 are selected

    Which means =65000/104000= So we have 62.5% chance of getting in

    Now here is the big thing if some one has 62.5% chance of getting selected that means out of the left over 4000 aprox 62.5% people will be selected right

    Do you now know the number 62.5% of 4000 which is equal to 2500 no of Master degree people……So lets do the total no of Master degree selected = 20,000+2,500=22,500

    That means out of aprox 24,000 Master people 22,500 are selected roughly.That is an 93.75% chance of getting selected for Master people…

    So guys relax we have a big chance of getting selected –Dont Panic —You havent scored that number in your BE or 10 or 12 th
    So just chill & please correct me if I am wrong or I missed something

        • Harry

          I am using logic because I believe that USCIS also use it ..if you dont have it or use it you are not bound to believe what I say..

          • Dude whatever it may turn out to be.

            I appreciate you have taken sometime to calculate and came up with your idea during this stressful period.

            Instead of venting your stress and trying to be calm you have tried to cool the nerves of people.

            Thanks buddy.

            I am sure everyone of us will get thru this together.

          • Thanks for the kind words ..I did it because I saw most of my you including myself was going through the same….But Hey we the AD holders have more & Should have more chances to be on the list….Becoz we have earned it….

            I read something this morning….I can loose a lottery but will never loose HOPE & My Will!!!

            All the best

      • Tks…MasterS H1b PP…after see ur probability i got little confidence Yday….finally i got word from lawyer today…I am in the lottery AD/pp/csc…

      • It is based on Stats of 2008 when last time USCIS had the lottery that year

        total application are 163000
        And MAster quota is 31500 aprox…as per USCIS

        & Hence this year we believe its approx 24000

    • if number of masters quota applications is 40k (+84k regular) then probability of masters applicant being selected is 20k/40k + (20k/40k)*(65k/104k) = 0.8125

      I think this is more realistic…

      • The math doesn’t work like that… they would add the remaining applications to general quota!

      • Why? just ranting because you are in general quota? or do you have any assumptions? Please share if so!

      • Dear Ambu,

        Your stats are no where close to reality only those people can file in masters who hold a masters degree from US ….SO just to make it clear on F1 student graduated after Dec 2011 – Dec 2012 would be filling…becoz anyone else will either have H1b or is not eligible for it since they are not graduate

        In one year US only gives appro…. 35ooo F1 visa student to enter to US university so…hope atleast some file last year they number is quit close to the actual number we have….

        Sorry to break your heart but Yes we Master degree holder have better chance then you…..

  21. STAY CALM! I am venting my tension by posting comments on this forum 😛

    PS. Last one btw.. so no hate please!

  23. if you are in PP, you should get receipts by End of friday, since they start processing on monday. expect the receipt through email since it is the fastest method. although hard copies will be sent for the same.

    This is most reasonable approach that uscis had to take and have taken.

    if your regular processing then wait for next week.

    lastly, STAY CALM

  24. Hi,
    Is there anyone who has got receipt for :
    CAP : Masters (Advanced Degree Exemption)
    Processing : Regular
    Center : California Service Center
    I am observing this forum since last two days and haven’t got similar case.
    Does that mean it’s gonna take some time for AD-REG-CSC cases ?

  26. I got confirmation from my employer by noon today

    It’s regular quota, PP, Vermont center

    All the best for all of you!!

    • Congrats man. Looks like regular cap premium processing is now underway. I was thinking this would wait til next week.

      • Why next week? All premium processing cases should be notified by Monday, April 15th, regardless of which quota (Advanced degree or General). Which means this week.

      • Date Received: 04/08/2013
        Above is the data in the mail. The application was submitted to USCIS on 1st April itself I guess. That was the information I got from my employer..

    • This is not entirely clear. However, regular processing cases will not recieve notifications (in any form) before next week.

        • Premium processing cases are being given priority so they can start adjudicating them from April 15th. Regular processing will follow as soon as all premiums have been cleared, which means most likely from the beginning of next week or so.

          This is, however, less than 3 business days away.

    • PP cases will notify via email. Regular processing case will receive mail . Both the cases, there is no direct communication between USCIS and candidate.
      Hope this is enough 🙂

  28. Don’t loose hope Guys!!
    I was also one of you until I got email from attorney about 30 min. ago.
    My case AD, PP, VSC – Just got receipt no.
    Hope fully all OPT students get their H1-b, I have strong feeling that’s what USCIS also thinks.
    Talked with my attorney before they got email and they said they are receiving email at irregular interval…USCIS are opening up the packet one by one and sending email for PP candidates. Guys don’t loose hopes…This process may take up to a week to complete!!!
    All the best!! Prey Hard…

  30. Has anybody received receipt for advanced degree / Regular processing at Vermont service center Please update ….

  31. Friends , i just recognized that my lawyer sent the application to CA center , although it should be sent to Vermont one ? Any solid answer about this ??

  33. I got receipt number (#EAC) from my lawyer. Masters/PP/Vermont.

    For those who are still waiting, hang in there guys as notifications are continuing today and might as well span till friday. Looks like there are many filings in PP so its taking time.

    All the best.

    • congrates finally got guy….
      thanks for sharing so we can keep hope that Vermont is not done with Master premium people…… thanks man
      finger crossed:

      • Some of my friends in regular but PP are also getting notifications. out of 85k there will be many PP so it takes to enter into system and send out email. That’s why I believe the notifications will continue till Friday.

  34. Any one still waiting from VERMONT Premium processing master quota?
    Please reply here so we can know Vermont is not done with all premium selected Master category…

  36. Why there is no news for Masters-CSC-PP cases.

    I have hardly seen any cases that got accepted from CSC for Masters.

  37. I just received my receipt number in the email from my Attorney.
    Masters degree – Premium processing – Vermont
    Employer/Job based in NY

    Good luck to all you guys. Cheers !!

  38. Received my receipt # from attorney. AD/ PP/ Vermont service center. Email says he received it Monday at 8:30 AM. Not sure, why he let me know today. 2 days of hard time!

  40. My lawyer said,
    “Your case has been accepted; however the USCIS will not begin premium processing cases until the 15th.
    I will let you know when I receive additional information.”
    What does that mean? Am I selected in lottery? Because lawyer hasn’t responded me when I asked “does that mean my application was selected in the lottery”?

  42. Any news on when will USCIS update the count o orpetition received in regular cap v/s masters exemption?? Until now they just stated that 124k received, but whats the break-up!

    • No. I think There are very minor chances this year for NON AD. If AD loose their chance in their quota, they have chance in general quota. People like us it is a fire in the wrong place

      • But once AD is in general quota , then PP , AD will be the part of the same lot …. or i am missing something …

  47. Just got notification from HR/Layer that I was selected under Regular cap, PP Vermont Service Center around 1PM.
    Good luck to you all.

  48. All the guys who got their receipts..did you get an email confirmation or you received the physical receipt in the mailbox?

    • I got my EAC number this morning. My employer had filed for Premium processing. So my employer received an email from USCIS. I was forwared the same email. It says that the receipt will be sent through mail as well. I think they are sending receipts through emails only to premium processing. It may take 2-4 weeks for regular processing.

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