USCIS accepts various kinds of H1B petitions, such as new H1B cap-subject petitions, petitions for H1B extensions, H1B petitions for the transfer of companies, and H1B cap-exempt petitions. One thing is common: they all receive an H1B Receipt Notice from USCIS indicating they received the H1B petition.
When you look at the USCIS-issued Receipt notice for the H1B petition, it would have a receipt number or case number. This number can be used to track the petition’s status with USCIS.
If you are new to the process, looking at the long number and guessing what that number means can be puzzling. In this article, we will cover what the H1B Case Receipt Number or Petition Number indicates by looking at each of the letters in the H1B Case Number.
As a background, if you are a first-time H1B applicant, you will need to go through the H1B Visa registration Lottery process, and only if you are selected in the H1B lottery, then you would be eligible to file an H1B petition with USCIS. Also, the H1B petition can only be filed by a Company. As an applicant, you cannot file the H1B petition alone.
What is the H1B Visa Case Number? Petition Number?
USCIS sends a “Form I-797C, Notice of Action” after they receive the H1B Petition. This form is called the H1B Receipt Notice. It is a generic form used to notify the receipt of a petition or application, but the Class requested field indicates whether it is a receipt notice for an H1B petition or not.
As part of sending the H1B receipt notice, USCIS assigns a unique case receipt number for every H1B petition they receive. The receipt number consists of 13-digit alphanumeric characters and typically starts with three alphabets, like WAC or EAC, based on where it was filed.
This 13-digit alphanumeric number is called the H1B receipt or H1B Petition Number. It appears at the top of the H1B Receipt Notice (Form I-797C, Notice of Action), as shown in the screenshot below.
H1B Petition Number vs. Receipt Number
People sometimes use the term “H1B Petition Number” and ask for the “H1B receipt number”. This can be confusing if you are new to it. The “H1B Petition Number” and the “H1B Receipt Number” or “H1B Case Receipt Number” mean the same thing and are often used interchangeably.
On some websites, you may be asked to fill out the H1B Petition Number; in some cases, you may be asked to enter the H1B receipt number or USCIS H1B Case number. In all these cases, you would use the same 13-dight alphanumeric number on the H1B receipt or approval notice. If you are filling out the H1B Visa Stamping application, you will asked to fill out the Petition Number, which is nothing but the H1B Case Receipt Number.
Understanding the H1B Case Receipt Number, Petition Number
Of the 13-digit alphanumeric characters that are part of the H1B Case Receipt Number or Petition Number, each set of characters has a specific meaning. We need to break them out properly to understand them correctly.
We should break down the H1B Case Number into sets of characters grouped like below:
- XXX—XX—XXX—XXXXX
- EAC—24—128—50345 ( example for H1B FY 2025 filed petition)
Now, let’s look at each of the groups of characters.
First 3 Letters of H1B Case Number: EAC, WAC, LIN, IOE, SRC
The first three characters indicate where the H1B petition was filed.
- EAC – Vermont Service Center (old name: Eastern Adjudication Center).
- WAC – California Service Center (old name: Western Adjudication Center).
- LIN – Nebraska Service Center (LIN refers to Lincoln, Nebraska).
- SRC – Texas Service Center (old name: Southern Regional Center).
- IOE – IOE stands for Integrate Operation Environment(where the petition was processed); it is not a service center location but indicates that the petition was filed electronically or electronically scanned and processed. In the H1B petition context, it was scanned at a shared service center and then processed. The service center details will be at the bottom of the receipt notice.
Following 2 Letters of H1B Case Number: Year of filing
The following two digits indicate the year when it was filed. It is not the fiscal year but rather the calendar year when the petition was filed. Do not try to read something that says WAC2023XXXX to think it is related to the year 2023, you should only look at the following two letters after the first three characters.
- For the H1B Visa FY 2024 season, it would be 23
- For the H1B Visa FY 2025 season, it would be 24
Subsequent 3 Letters of H1B Case Number – Computer Working Day
The next three digits indicate the computer working day of the USCIS fiscal year that starts from October 1st. It indicates the computer workday does not include weekends and holidays. USCIS computers do not work on weekends and USA National holidays :-).
October 1st is when the fiscal year starts for USCIS. If your H1B was filed on October 1st, it would be 001. It is a little tricky with this number; computer workday indicates only working days and not weekends.
For example, if it is October 20th, it would be the 16th working day or something like that…For April 12th, it would be 134 as the weekends and federal holidays are taken out. You can use websites like TimeAndDate to compute that number.
- For April 8th, it would be 128.
Subsequent 5 Letters of H1B Case Number – Actual Case Number
The following five digits is the actual case number and is assigned based on some internal USCIS logic. There is no guarantee that it would start with 0001 and go in sequence. Sometimes, it may start with 5; sometimes, it may be with other digits as well.
- One sample number would be 51244
Below is a nice visual explaining the H1B Receipt Number format. It is the same as any other USCIS Receipt Number format.
How to Check the H1B Case Status on USCIS.gov?
After you receive your H1B Visa Receipt case number, all you would have to do is to track the status on USCIS website. Read How to Check H1B Petition Status on USCIS website.
Premium Processing for H1B :
If you were to file H1B visa petition under premium processing, you would have received the case number and a confirmation email that your petition was received by USCIS and it is under processing. Usually your attorney or your employer would get that information. Once your case is approved, similar email with approval status would be updated via email. A hard copy would be emailed after the emails to the address specified in petition.
Regular Processing for H1B:
If you were to file your H1B visa petition under regular processing, you would not necessarily get an email from USCIS, rather you would get a hard copy receipt mailed to your employer or attorney. Also, decision information would be mailed to your attorney or employer after the decision.
You can read Steps after H1B Lottery – Flow Chart to know more on the next steps
Did I miss anything? Any other thoughts to add?
Anybody in WAC131355**** series ? Mine still in IR from Apr 16. RP/RQ…. IT sector.
Hi,
My Receipt number is WAC1313552*** and got approved on June 18th. But dont worry..the number preceding my receipt number got it approved on May 30th and next immediate Number got it approved on 12th July.
All The Best,
Lucky
Got RFE on 2nd of july and no change since then.
EAC-RQ-RP
its been three weeks since my employer replied for the RFE and yet there is no change in my status. it it something to worry?
what field?
what would be the next status after RFE. my status doesn’t show anything that it received the response or something. it simply states that RFE was raised
Rajesh,
Your company will get RFE details and have to respond to it. Once USCIS receives the response, it will change to RFE response review status message.
IT, software developer
Rajesh,
Don’t worry, if your employer has submitted requested docs then you should be fine.
I got RFE on May 7th, employer responded on May 14th, status changed from RFE to RFE Response Review on June 27th and I got approval on July 31st.
Hope this helps. Good Luck..
Ajay: Thanks very much. Are you on RP/PP ,EAC/WAC ,RQ/AD
RP, WAC, AD
WAC131325****
Ajay,
Did you upgrade form RP to PP after responding to RFE ?
He did not get the result in 15 days after sending the response so obv it was not a PP.
Got RFE on 2nd of july and no change since then.
EAC-RQ-RP
Hi,
I work for cts , I have 3 years experience., one year I was on lop due to delivery. Now now of my project met resigning and will the company sponsor the h1 for me . My manager asked me to start the process in November . Can it be done ? Waiting for it valuable suggestion.
Hi,
Seems like policies have changed. They are doing H1B only for SA and above from this year. May be you need to check with your manager. Also H1B process starts in the month of Jan 2014 and will be filed with USCIS on Apr 1 2014. Hope this helps. Let me know if any.
Thanks.
WAC1314350001 to WAC 1314351000
Intial Review>>720
Post Decsicion Activity>>>64
RFE >>>41
RFE Review>>>8
Descision>>>>37o
Rest >>>> Either not a H1b petition or USCIS can not provide status message
sorry
Desicison>>>>37
WAC1314350***
Notice date: April 25th
Received Date: April 8th
IT RP/RQ
Status says : At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
its been like this for past 3 days..
What are the chances of an approval/RFE ?
if all 9 circles are not highlighted, most probably it will move to RFE.
Saurabh,
Is it advisable to upgrade a RP to PP if we get an RFE or let it remain in RP.
What are the chances of getting approval by moving to PP?
Info,
Chances of approval don’t change. If you want to know the result early and want to travel by Oct 1, then you can evaluate upgrading it to PP. Your employer should also agree to it.
Do you have any update on why the case status website is showing the message below wihout highlighting any circle.Does anybody got into same situation?
•At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
its gona changed to RFE..
My case status is throwing the same message. I asked my employer to find out and they confirmed that CIS is in the process of updating their website for they have been experiecing technical difficulties which is why the message is showing up.
Hi thanks,From july 11th onwards it is showing the same message.when i asked my employer also i got the same reply namitha got.
Anyone whose status changed to RFE after this error message?
Yeah there are a few who have informed that their status changed to RFE after this message. Few have got approval status after this message.
As far as I read on forums, this seems to be a glitch in the system and is nothing to do with RFE. It might be an RFE or approved state.
I too got this message this evening…
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
2 of my friends in my floor who got this message had their status changed to RFE within the next 2-3 days.
so we in our floor had virtually decided that those who get this message will have their status moved to RFE. we might be wrong also.
even if tis RFE, dont worry. once u submit required docs like client and manager letter, its getting apprvoed within 10-15 days. try to submit the RFE docs ASAP as it will increase yur chances of early approval.
Ah I see. Thank you Rajeev for your valuable input.
Hey Rajeev,
Do you have any idea of WAC131435#### series?
Hi, frankly speaking nobody apart from uscis can even guess what will happen to any of the recepit numbers. thats the kind of confidentiality they maintain.
To try to find out a pattern, just check 100 receipt numbers below and above yur receipt number along with the approved dates. u wil get some idea.
i did the same and luckily my petition got approved the very next day.
time is the best healer. ATB. 🙂
Thanks Rajeev. Your words did work like a medicine :). Thanks for the information. Would u mind sharing first 5 digits of your receipt number. And if it is WAC or EAC.
Mine is from EAC13137 series.
Unfortunately I got an RFE today morning…I think Rajesh is right… 🙁
Unfortunately I got an RFE today morning…I think Rajeev u r right…
U R dead. Denial coming
Received RFE on 30 July. Waiting to hear what exactly USCIS as asked. Feeling unlucky to have received the same.
First 5 digits of ur receipt number please.
WAC1314150***
Thank you Ravi.
good day mam & sir,
may i ask if there’s any possibility to come with us if I’m overage due to long process but I’m carrying with my father who grant his visa last 2011, he is a petition file. there’s any chance?
I ass for the other agency and they told me that i need to provide the WAC Number or Notice of Action how can i get this? if there’s a file in your good company.
Many thanks
sincerely yours
mersol biay
Statistics:
Series EAC1313952000-53300
Total I129 petitions: 1207
RFE: 218
IR: 409
Post Decision: 580
RFE%: 27.3% ( 218/(218+580))
IR%: 409/1207 33%
Post Decision: 580/1207 48%
I am in one of these number still in IR. RP/RQ/Marketing Analyst/COS. Does any one have any idea or some statistics regarding rfe % depending on the job sector in the near past. I have a bad feeling i might get speciality occupation RFE. Any statistics of how many RFE on speciality occupations have been accepted vs rejected (after submitting response on RFE) in the past.
Regards,
H1B Novice
Hi Saurabh,
Unfortunately I got my RFE result as denied, PP regular quota. Now going to do an MTR to prove Employer-Employee relationship with a client letter and additional documents. I’m with this client for 2 years now, this is an EVC model but before i was directly working with the vendor.
Can you tell me how long it might take for a decision and success rate?
Sandr,
Processing can take few months. Chances of approval will depend upon what kind of documentation employer submits w/ MTR.
See my response to your earlier post. Your employer seemed to have misunderstood what EER is.
Hi
My status is changed to RFE on Aug 5th. They have mailed a notice to my employer on the same day,how many days does take to reach my employer??
RFE,
It should be received within 30 days. If it is not received, then they should contact USCIS.
Hi Saurabh,
my company has not shared the petition no with me, but ive done bsc Mathematics with 7 years experience in IT. I have been selected in lottery..wanted to know am I eligible for this…
Hello All,
I got approval on 1st Aug, 2013… Here is the detail… hope this helps.
Receipt No: WAC131355XXXX/Regular Processing
Notice date: 17th April, 2013
RFE Issued: 19th June, 2013
RFE Submitted: 15th July, 2013 (Status changed to RFE response review on same day)
Approval Date: 1st Aug, 2013 (Status changed to Post Decision Activity)
Thank you everyone and good luck…
please what field?
IT..
IT…
XYZ,
What was the reason for your RFE??
Thanks,
ABC
It was about Employer-Employee relation…
Hi
My status is changed to RFE on Aug 5th. They have mailed a notice to my employer on the same day,how many days does take to reach my employer??
Hi,
My h1b visa transfer was filled under PP on July 27.
When I check my status it’s still under acceptance and it shows following message.
On July 27, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER and we e-mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. This case is being processed at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you.
Does this mean they emailers receipt notice to lawyer??
Thanks
Suresh,
Yes, all communication is sent to the employer/attorney.
my no: EAC1315251*** anyone got any update from USCIS?
Any update on WAC-13-143-51*** series?
WAC1314350*** – RP/RQ – Still Initial Review
There have been some approvals and some refs in 1st and 2 nd. As the percentage is very less I guess they Dw just starting with this series.
I picked up random applications in EAC1315****** series and did see some approvals. But mine has been waiting since 9th may 🙁
Hi All,
At last, my heck of a wait got over today morning.
Petition Type: Regular Quota/Regular Processing/India/6+ IT exp.
Recpt # : EAC 13 137 5xxxx
Recpt Dt : Apr 08
Notice date : Jul 31
I did a random review of the EAC13137 series yesterday and it seems that around 30% of the cases were in Initial Review.
Apart from sequencing the receipt numbers, USCIS doesnt follow any sequence. Everything is random.
So others dont lose your hope. Its a matter of 1 or 2 weeks time now (or at the max till Sept 2013).
ATB for those who are still in IR.
Thanks for this website users for providing continuous updates on H1B status.
Congratz Rajeev 🙂
Congratz Rajeev.
Bte What is the next digit after 5 in your receipt 13 137 5xxxx?
WAC1314350*** – RP/RQ – Still Intial Review.
eac1313754xxx
hi.. congo Rajeev!!
m also in the same series…EAC1313753***.
Anyone in this series waiting or got approval recently ??
RFE!! RFE !! RFE!! 🙁 🙁 🙁
can anyone please let me know how long does it take from RFE to APPROVAl ???
any information is appreciated
Many Thanks!
Miles to go!!…
It takes 60 days.. Probably i was lucky enough to get approval withing 15 calendar days after submitting RFE.
So work with your attorney and submit all required documents. It will be just fine… Do not worry… Good luck..
Thanks XYZ!
hoping for the best!
keeping fingers crossed!
Hi All,
At last, my heck of a wait got over today morning.
Petition Type: Regular Quota/Regular Processing/India/6+ IT exp.
Recpt # : EAC 13 137 5xxxx
Recpt Dt : Apr 08
Notice date : Jul 31
I did a random review of the EAC13137 series yesterday and it seemed that around 30% of the cases were in Initial Review.
Apart from sequencing the receipt numbers, USCIS doesnt follow any sequence. Everything is random.
So others dont lose your hope. Its a matter of 1 or 2 weeks time or at the max till Sept 2013.
ATB for those who are still in IR.
A special mention about this site which provides regular updates regarding the H1B status. Thanks to all the fellow prospective H1B holders and the admin team.
Happy posting.
My Husband’s H1B is still in Initial Review status (RQ/RP). He is currently in India.
There is a requirement for him to travel US shortly on B1 visa (for official purpose).
As per my knowledge, inorder to get the H1B visa stampped after approval, he would require hardcopies of documents. And approximately it would take around 1 month to get the documents from USCIS and from Employer.
Please correct me if my above assumption is wrong.
Here is my question :
Incase my husband has to travel to US on B1 visa, after H1B is approved and before H1B is stamping, is it possible?
Also, is it possible to change the status from B1 to H1B (before Oct 1)
Incase my husband’s H1B is approved (when he is in India), and if he has to travel to US on B1 visa, will it be possible for me to apply for H4 Visa(soon after my husband’s H1B is aaproved), get H4 stamped and travel to US along with my husband.
Kindly suggest
Hi,
B1 is business visa and H1 is work visa, they are totally different.
B1 to H1 Change of status not possible.
Even if your husband has H1 visa and B1 stamped, he can come on any one of them, stay for b1 is usually 3 months and he has to clarify which visa at the port of entry.
You cannot get H4 without your husband’s H1 being stamped (your case).
You cannot travel with him when he travels on B1, dependents allowed only on H1 and L1 work visas.
— Vamsi
Hi ,
I believe change of status from any visa to any other visa is possible. So b1 to h1 cos is possible.
Please Suggest,
Yes, he can travel to US on B-1 while H-1 is pending or has been approved. He should do his thing in US on B-1 and then return to home country.
You cannot accompany him on H-4 while he is traveling on B-1.
Finally the wait is over,got Approval notice from my HR
Petition Type: Regular Quota/Regular Processing/Outside US
Recpt # : EAC 13 146 5xxxx
Recpt Dt : Apr 26
Notice date : May 06
Hi ,
My case status is WAC1313851*** .But when i check last update on my case status was on july 11,before that it was in initial review circle.Now case status is showing many circle with none of them highlighted and showing a message down
“•At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.”
Does it mean any issue with the visa processing?
Or They are started processing with out any RFE?
Pls share if you know any info.
Regards,
Krish
In most of the cases like this it turns out to be an RFE.
Hi MBP,
What is the next digit after 5 in your receipt 131465xxxx?
1314653xxx
Hi MBP,
Congrats for your petition approval. 🙂
What do u mean by notice date ? Is it same as your petition approval date ?
If yes, how come you got the HR letter only 2 months later ?
Let me know if i am missing something here.
Tried EAC1314450630 APPROVED for I129 and some below it still pending.Eg 615 appvd and 620 init review.Is there any trend???
Hi All,
I have a doubt in filling DS-160 for B1. [My current H1 is in progress ( initial review). ]
While filling the DS-160 i noticed two question.
“Have you ever been issued a U.S. visa?”
” Have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa, been refused admission to the United States, or withdrawn your application for admission at the point of entry?”
I guess answer is NO, but anyone can please confirm ?
Thanks for the help.
i think both answers should be NO as your H1 B (Assuming it is the first time H1B) is still In progress.
“Have you ever been issued a U.S. visa?”
They asking if you ever had US visa stamped in your passport.
If not then say NO.
” Have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa, been refused admission to the United States, or withdrawn your application for admission at the point of entry?”
They asking if you ever went to US Embassy (consulate) to a visa interview and have been refused (no visa). If you never been there, say NO.
Hi theck and boner,
Thanks a lot for your inputs.
Anybody has any updates on EAC131445**** SERIES? Please update
Some random picks
EAC1314450700 -APPROVED
701-INIT REVIEW
703-APRVD
705-INIT REVIEW
All seems random. Why
Similarly tried EAC1314450630 APPROVED for I129 and some below it still pending.
Eg 615 appvd and 620 init review.
Is there any trend???
finally guys..i see my status changed today and its approved.. i fall under series WAC1314150*** RP, IT stream, its been one hell of a wait.. Guys, who been waiting, i ask you to be be patient and remaining focused… wish you all good luck!!!
Congrats dude. Have a rocking time in USA .
I am still waiting. Mine is EAC1314450***
PLEASE KEEP POSTING. THIS GIVES SOME HOPE
As my application has date 3 days later than yours. Hoping i may also get the resultz by weekend or monday.
Hi
Kindly Clarify
On 25 of july I upgraded my status to premium processing. The details is as shown below:
Application Type: I129 , PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
Your Case Status: Initial Review
On July 25, 2013, the 15-day premium processing clock started on your I129,PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. You will be contacted by the office that is processing your case when a decision is made or additional information or action is needed. Please check our website at http://www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Your premium processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on youhe r case.
Now on 26 the case status is back to Acceptance . The message is as below
Application Type: I129 , PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
Your Case Status: Acceptance
On July 26, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER and we e-mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. This case is being processed at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
Why did the case move back to Acceptance and does this mean that my case is still in premium processing ?
Meera,
Yes, it is still PP. It is normal for it to go to Acceptance as it has moved from its place in RP queue to the beginning of PP queue.
Hi All,
Can any one will send me statement of Complexity document for below mentioned points , its very urgent, as i have got this RFE from USIC .
A Statement of Complexity is meant to show the relationship between the duties that a Software Programmer performs and the requirements of the position. It is important the requirements of the position in the statement of complexity be consistent with those outlined in the Letter of Support with the H-1B filing. You should also ensure to stress the need for a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information, Systems, or a related field.
Below are the duties as provided in the filing:
Identify risk areas and make balanced decisions about test scope.
Develop test strategy, test specifications and test plans, test reports and other necessary QA documentation .
Develop QA software test cases to run on Linux/Windows/Solaris/Mac OS X/AIX/HP-UX.
Execute QA tests, analyze failures, open & follow-up defects and verify fixes.
Investigate complex issues, analyze and isolate underlying problems.
Reproduce problems reported by customers.
Validate the level of test coverage and ensure that it meets or exceeds release criteria.
Configure and setup systems for QA cycles.
Identify and provision/book test lab resources.
Investigate, propose and implement new QA processes & procedures proactively.
Review and provide constructive comments to new detailed design and interface specifications.
Adhere to correct SW engineering processes, including test documentation.
Embrace learning new technologies and undertaking tasks in unfamiliar areas.
Help the team work efficiently by accepting responsibility for all aspects of a task.
The requirements of the position as reflected in the filing are as follows: The minimum requirement for entry into the position is attainment of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, a related field (or its equivalent), plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Please create an updated Statement of Complexity that demonstrates the relationship between the above listed duties and requirements and most importantly the need for a Bachelor’s degree to perform the above listed duties.
what kind of an RFE is this? It’s a lil confusing….
hey guys,
for EAC13138 series.
just random pick
EAC1313851003–July 30 Approved
EAC1313851006–July 30 Approved
EAC1313851029–July 29 Approved
EAC1313851058–July 30 RFE response review
EAC1313851072–July 30 RFE issued
EAC1313851107–July 29 Approved
EAC1313851124–July 29 Approved
Hi Friends,
Seems my luck 50% gone through.Notified me on 29th Jul that my application is in post decision activity with application got approved.. My ref no: WAC13138507XX.exactly 3 months taken for my application.
Having 6 yrs of IT experience in Singapore. I will hope for the best to attend interview from US embassy in Singapore. will see my luck how it goes rest 50%..
All the best to rest who are waiting and thanks everyone here for the updates..surely applications not processing in sequence wise. good luck to all..
@hope4best…congrats…is singapore ur home country? if no, can you attend for interview in countries other than your home country?
have u come to know for how many years ur visa is approved?
Light,
home country is india..
Yes.it’s possible to attend in Singapore if people working for more than 6 months here as per people attended here got this information
I didn’t yet to know how many year it got approved..still yet to hear from employer..tks.
I know lot of people either got their approvals or waiting.
But, there are some people still waiting for their receipt or rejection package.
what is situation of those people because i am one of those.
is there anyone like me, still waiting for their receipt or rejection package?
Hi,
Please help.
Can you please tell me how much time usually employers took to send visa stamping documents.
Thanks
Hopefully,
It can be as quickly as 1 week (1-2 day FedEx overseas delivery) or forever. You will have to check w/ your employer.
Thanks for your reply Saurabh
Hi Guys ,
Is any one there in y series EAC1313853***. My still in IR from Apr8th.
Since Next to my Number & previous all are been PP & RFE.
Can Any one update me when i can expect the Updates from USCIS……
Hi,
My case is approved : EAC13142*****
Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity
On July 29, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
Thanks….
Please, what is the next number of your receipt?
RQ/RP or PP ? and what field?
RP and IT
Hi All,
My H1b got approved….
Mine is RP/WAC Center.. WAC1314052*** . The 140 series is in process… Thanks redbus for giving updates….
Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity
On July 29, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
Hi,
Congrats. Thanks for informing the forum. Could u please let us know the role for which your h1 was filed and ur experience ?
IT … ……. around 6 yrs of exp……………
Thanks a lot. Appreciate you visiting this site and replying to queries even after your visa is approved.
IT …. TeamLead … arnd 5.8 yrs exp….
Congrats dude. Appreciating you for replying queries even after the approval.
Hi,
My husband go his H1b visa approved.
We got married recently and ill be travelling along with my husband in H4.
So kinldy let me know if adding spouse name is mandatory for H4 visa??
And since the H1 visa is approved already will this cause any issue??
And does the passport number change if we apply for a adding spouse name??
Not sure about the change of passport number but the answer to your first two questions is no.
soundaryav,
It is ok to change the passport number after the petition has been approved.
It is not required to have the spouse name mentioned in the passport if you have other documents to show the proof of marriage (like marriage certificate). However, in the long run it is always better to have each others’ name in the passports.
Hi Saurabh,
we got RFE last week and received details in mail today.
It states: submitted your petition was a foreign bachelor degree without an evaluation of beneficiary’s education to determine if the degree is equivalent to a US bachelor degree.
Mine is 10 + 3 year diploma + 3 years engineering ( lateral entry)
Can you please suggest what need to do further.
Hi Raj ,
Mine is also 10 + 3 year diploma + 3 years engineering ( lateral entry)but still in initial review..can you plz share me your mail id so tat i can contact you….
you need submit evaluation doc for your 3 year diploma + 3 years engineering + exp if any..
your rp/rq? what is you receipt nu..
Hi Raj,
Can you let me know what was happened in your case ?
This year , i have applied for H1.
I am little afraid to get RFE becuase i also have done diploma + lateral entry.
Can you let me know the what are all the docs required ?
Raj,
I agree w/ what GB said.
Hi Saurabh,
I am currently working in US on L1B visa and my visa is valid for the next 2 years. I have applied for H1B and its in “Initial Review” state. My employer had applied the H1B with COS. I understand that my current L1B status will be invalid and H1B status will be active starting from Oct 1st. I’m wondering what steps should I take if USCIS takes beyond Oct 1 to decide upon my H1B application.
Lets say if USCIS approved my H1B application on Oct 15, will I get some time before switching to H1B status? Why I am asking is, my current employer need at least 2 weeks notice period before I leave the company.
Please help to understand the above case.
Chinni,
In the mentioned example, your status will change to H-1 from Oct 15. Legally, you are required to work on H-1 from that date. If you want to continue working on L-1 for few more days it may be ok (it’s still a gray area and will depend upon USCIS’ discretion in future). You should ask your H-1 attorney if the spent duration will be fine or not.
Another option is to upgrade your petition now to PP so that you know the result quickly. This will give you ample time to give the notice period.
Just wanted to check on status update steps when moved to PP; Is this status indicate they started working on this or accepted ? Is this normal steps for PP
a.Very beginning it was on status : Initial Review On April xx, 2013
b.When moved to PP it changed to : Initial Review On July xx, 2013, the 15-day premium processing clock started on your I129,PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. You will be contacted by the office that is processing your case when a decision is made or additional information or action is needed. Please check our website at http://www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Your premium processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case.
c.Today it is showing as
Acceptance
On July xx, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER and we e-mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center
H1B Moved to PP,
This is normal behavior. When it upgraded to PP, it goes to Acceptance as it has now moved from its place in RP queue to the beginning of PP queue.
Hi
My receipt number is
WAC131425****. when I try to check the status in USCIS site its showing
“cannot provide u information at this time”. till last Friday my case status was “Initial Review”.
Can anybody tell me the possible reasons for this.
Thanks in advance.
It has been discussed in this forum numerous times. Mostly it turns out to be an RFE after some time.
Hey,
Does any one have any idea or a study of past approval rates of H1b categorised by Sector.
My receipt number is EAC131395****, RQ/RP, COS, Marketing Analyst still in IR since 8th April. Was just wondering whether being in Marketing Analyst (Non It) sector drastically reduces my chances or something? A bit worried about RFE (not a technical job)
Another question I have is that do you think perhaps Uscis is processing cases by COS vs Stamping. As in stamping is done earlier ( as they would need more time for stamping ) compared to COS ( as their visa status change and dont need stamping ).
Your insight in this matter would be very much appreciated.
Regards
Rick:my receipt number is EAC13142***** any idea on this series?
Sid:
You cannot ascertain anything from the case sequence number series…I know quite a few of my friends whose series are in EAC13142** and EAC13145** and some decisions are already been made on their cases!! I am in EAC13140** series and I am yet to hear a decision on my case…
If your case is a new H1B RQ/RP visa, you can expect some decision by August..
Keep your fingers crossed…
Yeah rick is absolutely right.No series order are followed.My series is EAC1313754***.
Still in IR.so be patient .you will get there soon.
Cheers!!
Did anyone got approval for new H1b EAC1314453xxx series? Mine is RP/RQ and filed on 8th April 2013.
Hi KK,
One of my friend got an RFE last week .EAC1314552XXX. Mine is EAC1313851XXX and still in IR from Apr 8th.
Thanks
Thanks For your response.
Btw, Is your friends a RP/RQ or PP? and what abt yours RP/RQ?
Hi All,
Am asking this on behalf of my friend.
My friend’s company has applied for his H1
He would be shortly travelling to US on a Business visa (B1 visa)
His H1B Visa is not yet approved. The status is in initial review.
If his H1B is approved while he is in US on Business tour (in B1 visa), would it be possible to change the status from B1 to H1 and start working immediately without visa getting stamped.
Please clarify.
you can NOT move to H1 B from a Business or Tourist Visa . I have seen people with F1, H4, L1 B ..doing and its valid but for Business Visa I doubt .
H1B clarification,
Yes, that can be done. However, he should be careful how long he stays in US (until COS approval) and how soon COS is filed after entering US on B-1/2.
Need suggestions please!
I have just started working for a company A on my opt which expires in couple of months. Company B has filed my H1 and I will eventually be working for him after my h1b approval. Neither of them know about each other. My current employer is asking me for the I-20 with his name on it, my question is will there be a problem if I update my sevis with my current employer A information and will company B who has filed my h1 would know if I update and will it effect my h1b processing.
Thanks
H1B candidate,
See my response to your other post on this.
Mine is in EAC1313854**** series..was filed on Apr-08th and still in IR. 120+ days till now.still in intial review..
Same here.. My is EAC13138541** , no news…! We can wait till OCT. 🙂
RQ/RP – WAC13142XXXXX still in IR, waiting for updates in this series.
mine is RQ /RP and WAC13 143 51*** ..still in Initial Review
The WAC131435xxxx Series would probably not start until the beginning of September as per my attorney. I am in the same series too. RQ/Non-IT..
Hi Saurabh,
Does it make any difference during stamping interview whether one got RFE or not ?
EAC13146….. got RFE
REFGuy,
RFE doesn’t impact the outcome of stamping.
Any approval on EAC1315251XXX it show IR – and application received on 15th Apr’13.Any idea by when my case will get decision? it regular processing.
I’ve been following this forum over a month and I haven’t seen any approval on the EAC1315XXXXXX series at all. Its now there are 3 posts with that series and one says those applications could be H1b extension applications. Is yours extension too?
Mine is same 13152** series and yes, mine is a Transfer.
Hi All,
I got RFE on 15th July but till now I have not received any info from USCIS regarding what the RFE for. My employer have also not received any info regarding the same.
Can anyone please help me with this? how can i find about what the rfe for?
Regards..
Unknown-RFE,
Your employer/attorney should receive it within 30 days. If not, they should follow-up w/ USCIS.
Saurabh…thanks a lot!
Does anyone know about any deadline that Vermont Service center or California service center has ??? By when will this wait end.. even if I have a date say 2 months from now, atleast I will be less anxious and will wait for “D-Day”
For that matter, they usually say 2 to 6 months so let’s see.. April 8th till…. Oct 8th… makes 6 months.. so I guess, atleast by Oct 8th we will all get the result (frustrated yet making fun)
Anyhoo.. All the best everyone and many Congratulations to all Happy faces.. Cheers ! 🙂
V!
Most of the petitions are processed in 2-6 months. They don’t have a deadline. However they would like to process almost all of them before start of next filing season (i.e. April 1, 2014).
Hi All,
Can any one tel how usics is picking the case. Mine is in WAC1314052***. I verified around 100 case before and 20 after it. Most of case they have processed either they have got approved or RFE , in between few some are in IR state including mine also… any idea y so ???
please tel me the reason …………. 🙁
Yes, the reason is USCIS do not follow the sequence that you are monitoring. They have their own sequence and they adheres to that. Also, the cases converted into Premium processing is also affecting the regular processing cases to a certain extent as they get the priority over the regular cases..
For all cases this year, decisions are expected by 2nd week of August. If by then you still do not see any change in your status, ask your employer to contact USCIS.
Wow Rick! The confidence with which you wrote the post gave me some confidence that probably by Mid-august I hear the final decision. Mine is H1 extension and was filed on May 9th. For my colleagues who filed the extension in April got their approval within a month in RP, but mine is going to finish 3 months soon. And I really cant wait to get the visa now.
Then you may expect a decision even sooner as your case is for extension..!!
Thanks rick… got some relief now….
Hi, My H1 extension (EAC13151*) was filed on Apr-11 and still in IR. 105+ days till now.
I observe that EAC1315****** series is for the H1 extension.
Whats your profession?
IT Developer. My extension filed under RP.
Hi Rick,
What happened with ur case ? If I remember u had a status like ‘alien number changed’…pls let me know if u got the reason for such a status msg.
Hey!
Nice to hear that you remember my case but unfortunately no one has a proper answer to the case update that i am seeing yet…It is still the same!!
Are you too in that category, as I did not find anyone with such an unique update??
Hi Rick,
Yes, same status since may 21st. Dunno when it s gonna change…nobody knows y such a status.
Okay…
Just be patient…that’s what I can say you now, as you have no action on it…
I found one more case status update as we are in now in another forum..that guy got a RFE 3 weeks back…
My employer has communicated with the USCIS and they have confirmed that it is a technical glitch at USCIS website..and my case is still at IR..
FYI – My notice date was 8th April..
Yep. That is all we can do now. Thanks for the update. Please let us know if u see some change in ur status. There are not many on this forum with such a strange status message. I’ll also post here if I hear something from my employer/USCIS.
@ Light
Is it your first time US visa?
Are you from IT background(employer)?
Is your qualification a B.Tech/B.E? If Yes, what was your stream?
Rick, I hold B1/B2. H1b is first time. Qualification BE. Yes IT background with 5 years experience. Stream -CS. Employer s a small company in Chicago. Wat abt u?
What makes you say that by mid-august the results may be out?? Is it a usual trend or you know it through someone in USCIS?
My employer has confirmed this…
..yes..that’s the usual trend that they(employer) have seen over the years…
Today i got mail with approved status. Hope yours will be approved by this end of week 🙂
Congrats Friend…
Please tell ur series and if it was RQ/RP
Infy_approved – What is your Application #? Is it an extension case, or something in EAC13157***** series?
Thanks
Infy_approved – What is your Application #? Is it an extension case, or something in EAC13157***** series?
I am waiting for my H1 approval notice, which still shows in Initial review. However, I have also received an I-20 for my admission at VT. I have already done my Master’s in the US with an initial stay of 9 yrs until 2011. I am now confused, of whether to wait for the H1-B or just go for the F1 visa as the starting date of the school is August 26th. Any suggesstions????
Thanks
Santi,
Do you want to study or work?
Since I have family, my first option would be work and if I get a chance, I would also love to to study.
Thanks.
Santi,
If you have confidence about your H-1 approval then wait for it. At times F-1 visa stamping runs into issues and you don’t want to get into that. If you want a quicker H-1 decision, then upgrade it to PP.
Thanks Saurabh. Is it really worth doing a PP now or just try and wait.
Santi.
Santi,
You should consult your attorney/employer about their confidence level. If you have filed through a big reputable employer, then it will be worth upgrading to PP. You can wait for 1 more month to see if it gets processed by its own. Even in best case scenario, you cannot enter US until Oct 1 on H-1. So you still have some margin here.
Hi,
my receipt number is EAC13140*****. I got RFE on june 7th.I have submitted the required document on june 13. Now it’s going to complete 2 months from date of RFE generated.
Can anyone plz tell me how long i have to wait or should i ask my employer about the delay reason?
Thanks…
Li,
It is around 1.5 months from the date RFE was responded. It doesn’t matter when it was issued. What matters is when it was responded. Typical processing time is 60 days but it can take longer as well.