Updated : April 21, 2015- Modified content on additional petitions than 85,000 quota – wait-listing for denials
As you know, USCIS conducted a lottery on the 172,500 H1B Visa petitions filed for FY 2015 quota and did a press release indicating that the 85,000 petitions selected will be notified with receipt numbers and those not selected will be rejected and returned. I have seen many of our readers asking questions on variety of topics like below.
- What are the Next Steps after H1B Lottery by USCIS ?
- Who will get the case number ? Do I get an email ? Will I get a hard copy ?
- Who will get the rejected application ? Employer or Employee ?
- Did anyone receive H1B receipt Numbers for Premium processing ?
- When will I receive the H1B Case number?
- How many Master’s degree petitions were received ? What were my odds in lottery ?
- Does USCIS select more petitions than 85,000 as backup for denials ?
- How do I know, if my employer really filed my case ?
- Can I know the details of my case from USCIS ? What are my choices ?
- Can I upgrade my case to Premium processing without receipt number ?
- I have not slept in couple of days, when will I receive my receipt number?
This article addresses all of these FAQs.
What are the Next Steps after H1B Lottery by USCIS ?
- USCIS notifies selected Premium Processing applicants about their receipt numbers
- USCIS then notifies all selected non-premium/regular processing candidates about their receipt numbers through postal mail
- USCIS completes all premium processing applications adjudication by May 12 (15 calendar days from Apr 28)
- USCIS continues to process non-premium processing cases once their premium processing applications load is down
- USCIS starts sending out rejection letters to non-selected candidates
Some of these steps may happen in parallel, while some may happen sequential. Also, the timelines are based upon historical data and it is not possible to predict actual dates for this year. For general info, you may also read USCIS Processing time for Regular vs Premium
Who will get the case number ? Employee or Employer ? Do I get an email ? Will I get a hard copy ?
Usually the employer/ immigration attorney, who filed the H1B petition would receive the receipt number. The employee will NOT get any email or hard copy of the receipt number from USCIS. For selected premium processing petitions, an email with receipt number will be sent to the attorney and then followed by a hard copy in mail. For selected regular processing petitions, a hard copy of the receipt notice with receipt number is sent via standard mail. Either case, nothing will be sent to the employee, it will always be sent to the employer/ immigration attorney. Read about What USCIS H1B Case number means
Who will get the rejected application, not selected in lottery ? Employer or Employee ?
The employer/immigration attorney will get the rejected application that was not picked in the random computer generation process/lottery. It should include the fee you sent as well, unless it was a duplicate filing by the employer for the same employee.
Did anyone receive H1B receipt Numbers for Premium processing ?
Yes, some of our readers have indicated that they received Premium processing case receipt numbers on Friday, April 11th, 2014. Check the sample USCIS H1B 2015 email receipt. There is no guarantee that everyone, who filed under premium processing, should receive the case numbers right away this week or in the next week. They may start to receive the case numbers anytime from now, nothing to panic that someone got it and you did not.
USCIS said April 28th is when they will start the premium processing, How come some are receiving the case numbers and emails ?
Here is the exact USCIS statement “While the Form I-797 receipt notice indicates the date USCIS received the premium processing fee, the 15-day processing period set by 8 CFR 103.7(e)(2) will begin no later than April 28, 2014. “. If you read carefully, it says ‘NO LATER THAN April 28th “, which means that they will start the 15 day clock for premium processing by April 28th, does not mean they will start on April 28th. So, technically USCIS can start the processing and send out receipt numbers for Premium processing any time before that as well. In fact, they have already since Friday April 11th.
When will I receive the H1B visa 2015 Case number, if I am selected ? Regular vs Premium ?
The premium processing cases selected, ideally should get receipt numbers by April 28th and a decision (approval or RFE) by May 12th ( April 28th + 15 calendar days) as they are bound by 15 calendar day time limit. For regular processing, ideally, you would receive the receipt numbers a little later. Last year, we have seen receipt numbers sent until late June. This year, we can expect it to be around the same or maybe a little late like early July, as the USCIS load has increased slightly ( Denying and returning more petitions )
How many Master’s degree petitions were received ? What were my odds in lottery ?
Unfortunately, USCIS has not officially released any petition numbers received for the master’s degree quota. They have not release it last year too. If someone says a number, it is pure speculation. To calculate your odds in lottery, just use the 172,500. It may not be accurate, but gives you some baseline to know your worst case probability.
Does USCIS select more petitions than 85,000 as backup for denials ?
[Updated on April 21st, 2014 ] USCIS did not release any official information for FY 2015 saying that they selected or wait-listed more petitions than 85,000 as backup to account for denials. Previously, in 2008 USCIS mentioned in their press release that they have “wait-listed” some petitions to replace the denials, withdrawal petitions, etc. But, for this FY 2015 quota, we don’t know. If USCIS were to follow the same process like in 2008, they would have some “wait-listed petitions” put aside in FY 2015 as well. We just have to wait and see or hear from our users. No official information from USCIS on this.
How do I know, if my employer really filed my case ?
Well, you have to trust your employer and get the information from him that your petition is filed. Usually, employers are upfront and keep you posted about this and send you the emails/hard copy scans from USCIS. You need to find this from your employer.
Can I know the details of my case from USCIS ? What are my choices ?
Well, this is a roundabout way. USCIS has Freedom of Information act , which can be used to get information regarding you file/case. This could take few months( 6 months ) as there are many requests. But, there is no guarantee here as it is at the discretion of USCIS. Technically, the H1B petition filed is the employer property and you may not have full rights until you start to work for them legally on H1B. We have heard that some cases information was not disclosed. Again, it depends. Talk to an attorney for more clarification.
Can I upgrade my case to Premium processing without receipt number?
You need the USCIS H1B receipt number to upgrade your case to premium processing. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do, you need to wait for the case number.
I have not slept properly in couple of days, when will I receive my receipt number?
We understand that it can be very stressful period waiting for the petition receipt number and then for processing of the application. Many of us have been in similar shoes and can empathize your pain. Unfortunately, there is nothing we all can do as it is not in our hands. Please try to stay calm, focus your personal time on something that you enjoy or with your spouse/kids/friends. Do share your information with our readers on the blog, so all of our readers help each other. We plan to re-build our H1B Tracker with analytics, please post your case once you get the receipt number.
What are your thoughts ? Did I miss anything ? Stay tune for more articles on H1B Visa 2015
Are any non-AD/PP/CA applicants waiting to hear back?
I am. I have faith something will work out for us.
I wish i can hold the same hope but I am losing it now..
Stay strong. Any alternative plans?
Thinking of enrolling in school again 🙁 How about you?
Have Hopes friends, hang in thr, you will get it. I had gone thro’ the painful time.. so relieved for now.
Opt stem extension or school. I really want my masters anyway
I have already exhausted my opt and currently on f1 CPT..
+1
My employer has asked to keep hopes alive till mid May atleast. Do not know the reason. I guess they would have received receipts till mid May last year. They sponsor very few H1Bs and all of them in premium processing.
PlanB : Masters, Else I’ll have a gap of 2 years in my career.
Have hopes! I just got the good news!
Are you PP?
Got call from my employer that i am picked in lottery.
received receipt(i dont have num# now) , it is for RegularQuota/Regular Processing
Good Luck everyone, do not get disappointed if you are not picked( i too did not get last time, didnt loose hope and tried this year again)
where there is will there is a way, dont worry… keep going…
KK congrats….please pray for the rest of us…as well and good luck
Just wondering what makes it so difficult for a SuperPower Nation like U.S. to establish a strict process in eliminating the unfair categories of H1 applications (like paying for consulting companies to apply for visa, paying and applying multiple applications to increase lottery chances, fake experiences to make eligible for H1 application, and many more……etc.. etc…)
Had there been a strict screening like the one mentioned above, many folks may not end up waiting for a lottery results like this to decide their career.
Just a thought and no offence meant.
I would request we keep this page..strictly clean and for important updates like case picked and RFE and important information ….such thoughts though could be valid might just end up filling the forums with non critical posts right now …i request you to keep it clean here ..so we can all track our respective case information here.
Agree with you. Most us are accessing this page from mobile. So, posing critical data/queries helps most of the readers.
Sorry OP….if i came across as rude.. i do agree with your views and thoughts…but for now i would rather wait like you and JK and read more critical info which is how many cases got selected and where
Hey, I just came know 6 people including one of friends, got their AD/RP/CA receipts today. All of them work for the same Tech Company based out of Sacramento. He says however that hi receipt shows Initial Review, and 25th is dispatch date.
that is good news arpita…thanks for giving this update…did you receive yours yet??
No, I am so scared now. Everyone around me are getting their receipts. And I have heard nothing about my Application Status yet. 🙁
I am in the same boat…..but atleast they are still sending receipts..it atleast gives us a glimmer of hope
Hi All.
I just checked my case status and its shows Request For Evidence. “we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER.”
My Questions are..
1.how much time do they usually give to respond for RFE?
2. do they e-mail to my lawyer or send regular post?
Thanks
wow …they are already sending RFE ….what category was your case AD or non AD/ RP or PP …..and finally which center. Finally you have 30 to 60 days to answer RFE from what i have heard.
AD/PP/California center…
Thans for the Info
well i am AD/RP/CA and not heard a word…but i wish you well my friend…hopefully its a simple RFE
Wish You luck too, Friend.
Hopefully it should be a simple one.
please keep us updated.
hi i got the same notice today. i got RFE. they want more documents..
what category were you …i am guessing PP as well?? can you guys please keep us updated on what they requested in RFE so others can be prepared…and hopefully its a simple one to respond too
California or Vermont?
woah thats the third rfe i have read today.
sorry..i thought yours was another one.
not yet and I’m hoping it won’t be 🙂 … if possible, can you tell us what was your RFE about? there are some sites that predict a high level of RFE for PP applications this year (just so that USCIS will gain some time) – it will be very valuable for us to see if it’s a true RFE or just a bogus one – I’ve read about some very weird RFEs so far…
Can you share the weird rfe you have read so far???
got the receipt today…..good luck to all.
Thanks!
Just got email from my employer. so so relieved.this was my last chance.
non ad/rp
WAC1414451xxx
California is fast. Looks like this ran on 144th day and i already have the receipt…
Thank God and thanks all for keeping your status updated in this forum
what would be the 144th day ??
its 28th April.
Sorry its 24rth April. I saw 28th its 146.
23rd or 24th april
144 is the computer working day starting from Oct 1st 2013.
Just got a mail from my employer, Mine got picked in Lottery, Waiting for WAC number.
Best of luck all 🙂
congrats man…seems like they have moved to non AD..i guess game over for AD
Congrats!:)
Non-Ad/reg/vermont here. still waiting..
AD/PP/Vermont. No update as yet. Should I be looking for other options just yet ?
Hi Guys,
Nice to see this message board with most of positive news and full of hopeful advices..
Mine is H4 to H1 Non AD/RP/CA.
Yet to hear any news about my case, very hopeful and optimistic though 🙂
All the best those who got selected and have patience those who are still waiting to hear the good news!
Mine is the same too. H4 to H1 !! Still waiting
Hello All,
I have no words to express, my application is picked up in draw, just got confirmation from my employer, not having further details…
So happy!!
Passed another day of desperate wait. Wonder how many days I will have to wait like this. Have already waited for 3 weeks. Even Non AD’s have started getting theirs.. AD/RP/VT 🙁
in the exact same situation bro …getting super frustrated with life now
Same here
honestly…man..i dont even have hope anymore ….people are getting non-ad receipts now
Just got an email from lawyers confirming receiving receipt no. from uscis.
Non-AD/RP/CA
i guess AD is over guessing so many non AD are getting them now…congrats !!
Can u share the series( I mean 142,143 or 144 -the day) of your receipt number please..
WAC141405XXXX
Good Luck Everyone!
Also,
Receipt was received today (4/28) and USCIS received 4/10
Hi,
I got the receipt notice from the lawyer today. I was not selected in last year’s lottery. Am currently on L1 visa.
This forum is a useful source of information, but one tip from my long (and fruitless) wait last year: I know it is difficult, but try to check only once a day or so for updates, and try not to let something that you cannot control take over your life.
Good luck to all.
Anyone in Non-AD/Regular Processing from iGATE?
Just got an email from attorney to everyone (all AD’s – 2PP & 2REG) who had applied for H1. He says to hold on until you receive your package back. With the number of applicants being so high, the rejection rate would be equally higher and so would be the time taken by USCIS. The last years timeline of acceptance / rejection / lottery etc should only be taken as a rough reference. The actual dates this year might significantly vary.
Just wanted to update everyone.
Good luck & All the best !!!
–Sid
thanks for the update SID….are you also amongst the 4 awaiting ..or did you already get yours??
Hey Sid,
Thanks for the update. Are you AD/ PP or RP waiting for an update? I heard that from my attorney too that in some cases it may take as long as first week of June.
I got my receipt last week – AD / REG / VSC. But I just wanted to update all the guys who are waiting…This website link is in my favorites 🙂 … Good luck !! 🙂
thanks for thinking of us….keep posting any valuable updates you have …at this moment ..i have all but given up hope
Hi will our sevis get updated if selected in lottery even if my STEM-OPT expires in Jan’2015 or is it just for the people whose OPT expires before Oct ‘2015??
that is the answer i want to know as well but ….but GOTIGER had his expiring next year jan and he still came to know through his DSO …that his SEVIS got updated..so i am not sure.
Hi, Did anyone from CTS hear about Non AD/RP?
Yes. I received my receipt. Non-AD/Reg/CA
Great, Congrats! When did you hear? Are we notified by email from Global Mobility?
Today morning. Email from lawyer.
Any one with AD?PP whose status changed from acceptance to initial review?
Mine changed as initial review.
Reg/Non-AD/CA
Mine is reg / Non-adv and is at initial processing I am scared
Mine is still in Acceptance stage
Mine is still in Acceptance
With every minute m loosing hope of getting selected in lottery but i will wait till i get receipt or file from USCIS….
did anybody from HCL got receipt for Non-AD/Regular ? I am waiting like anything.
Nope.. Waiting….
can anyone tell me if the notifications are still on for AD/RP?? or it was over last week
It’s definitely on per the attorney
Are you waiting too? I am AD/RP/VT still waiting.
yes, I am waiting. My HR unformed me that my check was encashed on Monday but they are awaiting receipt.
Any body applied thro launch it and got response pls post whether regular or premium
Any body applied thro launch it and got response
MY SCHOOL CALLED ME THIS MORNING TO INFORM SELECTED IN THE LOTTERY.
THANKS FOR THIS PLACE and GOOD LUCK GUYS.
AD/RP/NOT SURE CA or VR (work in CA, but seems lawyer in NY)
was this your last chance …as in was your opt expiring anytime soon??
KIND OF, MY CASE IS A LITTLE BIT TRICKY THOUGH.
MY EMPLOYER HAS A TRANSFER STRATEGY FOR PEOPLE WHO NOT SELECTED.
BE SURE TO ASK YOUR EMPLOYER IF THEY CAN TRANSFER YOU TO SOME PLACE AND APPLY FOR NEXT YEAR.
as in was your OPT expiring anytime soon??? Transfer strategy is …between you and the employer ..right…thanks for the tip ..i will work something out with them …but the reason why i asked is because i heard SEVIS changes for those whose OPT is expiring soon. So can you tell me when your OPT expires??
MINE EXPIRES NEXT YEAR AROUND FEB., AND THE SCHOOL WAS SURE IT’S H1B RESULT.
In that case..i am think i`m screwed …DSO said no update 🙁
I JUST TALKED WITH MY HR, SHE CONFIRMED AND TOLD ME THERE WERE PEOPLE IN MY FIRM HADN’T RECEIVED YET, SHE SAID MORE WERE COMING THIS WEEK.
I GUESS HR DIDN’T DISCLOSE SINCE PEOPLE WHO HADN’T RECEIVED ANYTHING MIGHT GET EXTREMELY STRESSED IF HEARING OTHER GOT IT.
SO HANG IN THERE AND ALWAYS HAVE PLAN B
GL
almost sounds like my firm 😀
My employer send this reciept number EAC1414251XXX. and he said cheque was chashed on 04/25. but in website it was showing application received on 04/10 and it was in initial review. so it seems they are even back logs in notifying employers and cashing cheque. so dont loose hopes yet.
what category??
Non-AD\RP\VT
Congrats Krishna. 🙂
congrats
I received my receipt number. Reg/Non-AD.
I received today morning.
VSC OR CSC？
California
AD/Reg/VT still waiting 🙁
I’ve got my receipt today.
My friend also applied within the same company but no news yet?
do you think it’s the end for him since I’ve got mine?
no he can hope ..not necessarily two people from the same company get the receipt together…but are chances are for sure decreasing …with each passing day ..including mine 🙁
Oh thanks for your answer
don’t loos hope, you’ll get it soon.
i have not heard from my attorney even once every since this process started …so have no idea if i should even hope ..or just give up …but looks like i have no choice but to hope for the best. Please pray for us
Sure … be patient and you’ll get it
I have a masters degree from US and applied for H1b but have still not received the notification. Does anyone knows if i still got a chance or the notifications ended last week?
call up your school DSO and see if thr has been a change in your SEVIS
even though my employer has not said anything still my school will be able to answer?
YMMV ….depends from school DSO to another.
Got selected in lottery under RD\RP\VT.
Best of luck for all of you ..who are waiting eagerly
congrats …when did you find out …also when was it sent to you??
Got the mail from attorney just .. in the receipt the Notice date shows April 24th
so i guess…we can still be hopeful…remind me your category again please
Non-Masters/ Regular processing /Vermont
losinghope_I need to be strong , JK and I know a few more here awaiting a positive outcome !
Guys, please keep providing vital inputs that could make or break the case for us
Vital inputs are that receipts are for sure being mailed in this week and next.
check enchantments/SEVIS is a great indicators of selection in lottery
Many AD candidates are waiting to hear back which is a good enough indicator that notifications are pending because AD hit rate cannot be so low…
Yeahhh hopefully the AD hit rate aint that low …just sucks to be waiting till the end but if we get it ..it`ll be so worth it
Hi Starlite,
Our frnds in this blog are getting mails for sure. We ll surely hear some good news today/tomorrow. 🙂 Lets see.
lets hope so JK ….getting really desperate now
Thanks for the inputs folks.
That being said, any idea how long does it generally take for USCIS to return the application packets back to the attorney for rejected petitions ?
Masters r non masters
Ok
Anyone who applied through BAL GLOBAL got receipt for Non-AD/Reg/VT?
ANY CHANCE FOR AD/PP/VT ??
Thanks
read today a few people received PP receipts…so it might not be game over yet
May I know where read news.
here itself
Did anyone from CTS got their receipt number for NON-AD/RP category?
I am still waiting CTS Non AD/RP
Dear All,
When could we start expecting the receipts for :
“Non Advance Degree” / “Regular Processing” / Vermont
Regards,
Thanks.
+1
+1
+1
Folks, waiting expectedly !
Even i am waiting. My employer told we can wait till the end of this week. We can have hope till next week as well
Anyone from AD/RP/CSC …still waiting …i just see people from VT …does that mean its over ??
I am AD/RP/VT still waiting.
thats what i am saying ..i just see people from VT waiting …not a lot from CA
Dude I see your frustration, we share the same boat. I am sorry man the frustration hurts.
i am sorry if i came across as frustrated….just not enough CA people here to make me believe i still have a chance 🙁
Is this your last window? I have one more attempt but if this was your last your frustration is completely justified.
Are checks being en cashed an indirect indicator of Lottery selection or just one of the indicators?
it is a sure shot indicator to the best extent we can guess on USCIS…but whenever it gets en-cashed you are in …did your get en cashed??
I spoke to my attorney just now, and he says he is going to check with the bank and let me know. My DSO refuses to check SEVIS status for me unless I furnish her with the H1 receipt details. So stuck in between.
so has your check been encashed…or are just trying this as an alternate method to find out if you got in??
Trying this as an alternate method to find out. I apologize if my question sounded enigmatic. My attorney has not got back to me regarding check status, so keeping my fingers crossed.
Hello Arpita,
Somehow my comment a few days ago got deleted. Im in the DC area and I haven’t heard a thing. There are total 6 guys in my office and they all havent heard anything and thats very unlikely. I guess the post office is having trouble. Wish you good luck!
Also, my personal mail package which I sent out on the 23rd still has no update on USPS website. So I guess high chance is the post office system is having trouble. Maybe we still have hope 😀
Hi Ad/Rp/VT,
Thank you so much for replying. I guess we can rest our fears for sometime, as most of us have heard nothing from AD/VT. I am the only one my company sponsored. My Attorney, asked me to wait till May 15th, and he also added that traditionally VT has been a little late for any immigration related processing.
I’m AD RP CA WAITING WITH LOTS OF HOPE
Hard luck last year!
DONT WORRY AND LOOSE HOPE! Pray for you!
We will get the receipt soon!
same here man …..also is it certain if no change in SEVIS …we dint get it.
VK…also is this your last attempt??
Got back to my home country last year! Opt ended on June 2013!
Gone thru soo much last year!
This year applied thru new employer.
Will wait and see.
I am AD/PP
Is there still any hope for me?
yes, attorney informed that receipts are still being sent out
Thanks
Hopefully we will get it soon then
I havnt had a good sleep whithin past 2 weeks, and couldnt concentrate on my work
I understand. Last two weeks have been very stressful- especially the weekend. But receipts are being sent out till May 2nd week. And I know sooooo many AD guys still waiting that it is hard to believe that the hit rate would have been that low especially for AD guys
I know ..i am shocked to my core by the amount of people in AD who are still waiting ….anyone know if SEVIS always gets updated if you are AD????
Yes, the SEVIS gets updated if you are an Advanced Degree. I was notified I was selected in the lottery and got the receipt last Monday for AD, Regular Processing in Vermont. 3 Days later my DSO issued me a new I-20, for the cap-gap extension until Sept 30th, even though my OPT does not expire until late August.
from what i have heard it only gets updated for people whose OPT expires before 1st Oct….not sure here
Any news about Vermont Service Center sending receipt numbers to Non – AD/RP/VSC ?
Any news about Vermont Service Center sending receipt numbers to Non – AD/RP/VSC ? and how long will it take? what are the chances?
Hi All, I received receipt for my H1B on 04/18. But till now i can’t see any update on USCIS site. Does anyone know how much time does it take for updating the receipt on the site?
Praised the lord.
My employer just notified that the 3 cheques have been cashed. does it mean success in the lottery ?
I am Non-AD/RP/Austin baded company.
yes.. it means great news. Congrats
Thank you AD/RP/Vermont. all the best to all who are waiting for their results desperately.
Thanks to this forum and redbus team. Great job guys.
My prayers for all of you.
Have people started getting approvals?
Got my receipt today. I had a hard luck last year.
Thanks to all the friends here and redbus2us for keeping me informed.
I am Non-AD/PP and receipt number starts with WAC 🙂
When I enter my receipt number into uscis website, it says invalid number. I assume that it is because of the delays.
Can you please share the first 5 digit of receipt number?
My case EAC14142***** is picked which is regular processing/Non AD.
I got the reciept from employer today.
Thanks to redbus2us team for phenomenal work. It really helped me a lot. All the best for all those are waiting.
Here comes another Monday. I hope this is the week we are waiting for so longand we will get our Visas soon.Good bless us all.
Amen!
Amen..
AD/Regular/VT
Till when do we have hope? 🙁
Same here AD/VT/RP waiting!
Waiting. Difficult to keep self focused. Any guesses how many people got theirs till date from VT for AD/RP?
Arpita, I am waiting for receipt but my HR informed me that the check was encashed.
That is really good news. I am so happy for you. Pray for us too :). I may have some hope this week, by your success.
When there was no news last friday, I became totally hopeless. Spoke to my attorney today morning who says that even AD/PP are getting receipts even now and receipts are expected till May 2nd week. I haven’t received a receipt yet but it is my heartfelt prayer that all students who have made a huge investment of time and money in US and really wish to get stay here should be selected. I don’t believe in god, but I will pray for you guys and wait for my receipt.
Thank you so much, we need your prayers.
Still waiting here AD/RP/CSC….congrats to you for getting it 🙂
AD/RP/VT got email from attorney today
Awesome…. What Is your case receipt date???
I have doubt, My employer(2000 to 3000 employees org) has filed only one H1 petition for me, So does this lottery assure every employer petition picked up?
no it does not…its a lottery amongst total cases..i am not sure i quite understand your question
Congrats!!!
Congrats.. till when we can expect non ad reg vermont
+1
Awesome Congrats!
Final Hands up AD/PP guys who are still waiting..
+1 AD/PP/VT
+1
AD/PP
AD/PP/VT………….+1
+1
AD/PP/VT waiting
AD/RP/CSC waiting as well :(… Don’t know if thr is any hope left
AD/PP +1
AD/PP/VT. Still waiting 🙁
AD/PP +1
+1
Don’t loose hope, I got my receipt today.
Premium or regular?could you tell us under which category you applied?
Non-AD/PP/WAC
Congrats !
Did you get your receipt today or did your attorney/employer received it few days back and they emailed you today ?
Please clarify. Thanks.
+1
+1
There are so many AD/PP waiting. What happened this year? They just decided to eliminate AD/PP??? So upset at this point. At least let us know if we have a chance or not. This waiting drives me nuts!
Exactly!!
I know some friends of mine AD/PP waiting on the same.
This is really insane. The best they can do is give us the result ( Good Or bad) as soon as possible.
So many AD are waiting. I just hope they reject the duplicate applications and give those slots to us.
Anyone still waiting for a receipt? AD/RP/VT and have not heard anything from my attorney yet. After all we have gone through – top 10% of the graduating class, job hunt (non IT) in the US…and not fate lies in the balance of a lottery.
Anyone sharing the same boat I hear your concerns. All these people gloating on 5 or 6 applications and the consultancy guys hear me – you guys are demolishing the concept of merit and you will answer for it when time comes.
Bharat, Dont think as a demi god if you do AD from America. There are people here who did masters in other countries and in India and they also going through same phase. AD guys have very better chances if they apply for H1b from day 1 instead of wasting time to utilize OPT so they can get tax benefits and trying for h1b in last minute. if you want to blame some one, it has be Infosys and TCS mainly. just dumping application in bulk as they dont has to loose anythng if it didnt get picked (they hire lawers on permanent basis, so nothing to loose in money expect postal charges and they dont bother about client letters etc.. as normal desi-consultant go through)
Hey Krishna,
Just give a thought to this — I have an education debt to pay like everyone does and we strive hard to repay and whatever that is left we invest in our small dreams like owning your dream car, getting a nice television, furnishing your house so that when your parents visit they have a comfortable life, getting your dear ones what they want and like so. What happens if your application does not get selected you do not go back to where you were but instead your position is even more worsened.
I have a lot of respect for AD guys here I certainly do, but just give thought to where the AD guys will be if the application does not get picked. Your dreams are shattered.
yes, i am on your side fully for espically AD guys, as they do through lot of stress espically to repay 20-30k loan along with intrest and it will take your full 2 year saving to repay it. and i heard uscis know all this and they give full prefernce to AD guys as well and they make sure 80% of them get selected. I am sure they have some kind of tracking to check how many percentile each company is getting or else some one should end up with 0 and some one should by 100% and that is never the case from all these years. only company you can blame is Infosys and TCS. last year infosys raised 15,000 LCA and this year it raised 32,000 LCA. Desi consultant number will be in very small compared to these big firms and person coming through desi consultant is same like you and he hope to settle in usa and so invest time and money same as you here.
Hey Bharat,
F1 Visa is not a working visa. When you applied for this visa, you said after finishing the education, you are going back. So, donot blame anyone but you. If you think you were not financially strong, then you should not have bothered to come here.
Get life bro and take everything in life as a challenge and just accept it. I did not get picked up last year and this year not yet.
I did my bachelor in US and guess what spend more money than you in Education.
not true. A lot of employers do not want to go through H1B process if they don’t know the person they hire can do good work –> thus OPT.
That is making sense, but i know atleast 60% of OPT go through some consultancies on percentage basis to get better pay, they should atleast do that to avaoid competetion amongs AD’s itself. why they are not doing it?
I am waiting for receipt but my HR informed me that the check was encashed.
Okay, I hear you. But I am increasingly annoyed by the AD applicants who assume they should have the first preference over non-AD applicants. Stop spreading the hate. Everyone here is as annoyed as you and are waiting for the result. If you consider yourself as merit, draw confidence from it and you can stand up to any challenge. Common whines from AD guy – 1. I have a car, apartment, a GF – yeah, these are all first world problems. Guys waiting to come to US on reg. quota have sick mom, loan on sister marriage and a dead dog.
2. I am on merit – yeah 10% of you. Rest of them came in for that no name university just to get in to US.
3. I am qualified – again, yeah 10% of you. Rest of you obviously rig your resume with 10 years of experience when all that you have is 2 months training from your employer.
So, the bottom line is every cart has bad apples. In this case, a lot of bad apples. So keep calm and stop the hate towards those regular guys. We are after all in the same boat.
I second you Mag. I understand the stress, caused by this long drawn process as I am going through it myself. We need not spew hate on others. Just pray all the right deserving people get through.
@MAG Completely agree, AD applicants already have 20,000 seats reserved just for them. Applicants in India have done their time and worked hard in order to have someone sponsor them.
Unfortunately people are abusing the system by applying 3-5 times. I am also an AD applicant and refrained from making any major investments like a car or a long term Apartment lease because I knew my future here in the US would depend on a random lottery.
Honestly there is no point blaming any one or crying about it here since that will not change anything.
@Arpita and Mike… both of you exude common sense.. lol. All the best to you and me!!
Hi,
I would like to send H-4 application for my husband and my son (8 yrs). Do i have to pay only $290 one check or $290 X 2 checks.
I send $580 one check but it is returned back. If someone can help, will be appreciated.
Go to hell, people are worrying about their careers here !!!!
No you go to hell !!
Dude!! Being rude to people would not give you H1B receipt.
Well Said Sac.
Why are these uncivilized barbarians permitted to exist. I hope a slot wont be wasted for this creature.
@Navi,
Mind your language before you post your shit here. You are not talking to your mom and dad. You deserve hell better.
guys lets not start a war of words here ..ignore such comments if you can …..we need this thread to be as relevant as possible. Sourabh can you please delete any additional comments that are not necessary including mine 🙂
Best would be to ask your attorney. Wish you all the best.
I would say that you should confirm it from USCIS customer care. It should not matter to them $580 or 2 separate checks of $290 each as far as they are getting money. Call them.
Thanks everyone. Its only $290 one check. regardless numbers (1, 2 or any) of family members.
Anybody from India working in IT organization and waiting for H1B? Mine is non-AD/RP/VT. Asked HR today, said might come by the end of next week. Any updates on this? Heard that TCS and Cognizant employees have got their receipt numbers.
Not gonna lose hope; I have now lived 6 years in the U.S. and this country has never let me down. Keep your heads up; remember that are wait lists and what-not. Mostly important, remember that until you hear the “no”, it is still a “maybe”. Non-AD/
Got a call from my employer that my wife h1b check was cashed on Friday. so she has been selected. RD\RP\VT
I am waiting for receipt but my HR informed me that the check was encashed.
My check was cashed last Wednesday but I have yet to receive my receipt number. Do you know how many days it takes for USCIS to send the receipt after cashing the check?
receipts for cases including those where check was encashed are being sent out till May 2nd week per the aattorney and HR
Rob, did you get the receipt?
Are you applying for H1-b as well?!
Me and my friend applied with the same company
I got my reciept today
Do you guys think it is over for him since we both are with the same employer
No it’s not over since many people in my workplace are receiving notifications at different points including me
its random selection…so no one ever knows …but it is not necessary that everyone from same company get them together…..anyway ..what category are you in and congratulations??